Genshin Impact: Return of the Water Queen

"The drunkard poet's style remains the same." Zhongli looked at the wine that Luo Chaya took out and sighed, "Put it away. I haven't been drinking recently."

Luo Chaya raised her eyebrows, said nothing, and put the wine away.

Zhongli watched Luo Chaya's movements and then asked, "If my guess is correct, Wendy's Heart of God is already in your hands, right?"

Zhongli knew that Luo Chaya came from Mondstadt to collect the Heart of God, so it was impossible for her to not want Wendy's Heart of God. Unlike him, Wendy was even less interested in the Heart of God, so he just gave it to her.

Perhaps, the reason why the Ice God added that clause to the contract was because Wendy’s Heart of God was not obtained by them, but was taken away by Luo Chaya?

"Yes, I have obtained his Heart of God." Luo Chaya did not hide it from Zhongli and nodded in acknowledgement.

After thinking for a moment, Zhongli continued, "The Heart of God is just a connector to Sky Island. Although it is made of the bones of the Adventers and symbolizes the throne of God, it is not the source of our power. You are the God of Water. Even if you obtain other Hearts of God, you cannot use them to control the power of other thrones. Can you tell me your plan?"

"In order to save Fontaine, in order to break the "law of nature" when Fontaine's prophecy comes." Luo Chaya looked at Zhongli and murmured, "The prophecy is engraved in the fate of Teyvat, and it will surely come true. I need the Heart of God to open a door for me in the prophesied fate, a door that will allow me to save everyone. The Adventers do not belong to this world, and their power can pry the cornerstone of Teyvat."

After listening to Luo Chaya's words, Zhongli fell silent. As the oldest of the Seven Gods, Zhongli witnessed how Luo Chaya led the Fontaine people to live with the "original sin" step by step until now. It can be said that he respected Luo Chaya very much. For the sake of his people, he rebelled and created his own "heavenly law".

Unfortunately……

"For me, the contract cannot be changed, just like a rock that never changes. So, I really cannot give you the Heart of God. However, when Fontaine's prophecy comes, if there is any need for my strength, I will do my best to help you." Zhongli solemnly promised Luo Chaya.

"Then I'd like to thank you here first!" Luo Chaya sighed. She knew that it was absolutely impossible for Zhongli to break the contract. After knowing that he had made such a contract with the Ice God, Luo Chaya had given up the idea of ​​the Heart of the Rock God.

"There's no need to be so polite between you and me." Zhongli shook his head slowly. Although he was not a good guy, as members of the Seven Gods, they should help each other.

Luo Chaya stood up and said goodbye to Zhongli. Zhongli asked, "Are you leaving so soon? Won't you stay a little longer?"

"I'm still in jail! If I don't go back quickly, what if I get discovered? I don't want to live in Liyue Harbor as a wanted criminal." Luo Chaya pointed to her head and waved her hand, "Let's talk next time, Zhongli."

"Goodbye, Luo Chaya. I hope your life will be easier this time." Zhongli stood up and bowed to Luo Chaya. When Luo Chaya walked to the door, he suddenly called her again, "By the way, Luo Chaya! After I faked my death, the Seven Stars and the Immortals still don't know about Zhongli's identity. There are many things that I can't do for you. Maybe I need your help."

"If there's anything you need my help with, just let me know." Luo Chaya waved her hand, signaling Zhongli not to worry. This was Luo Chaya's way of repaying Zhongli for "doing your best to help her."

Luo Chaya walked out of Zhongli's room and headed for the outside of the Hall of Rebirth. Although Hu Tao led her in, she had memorized the route, so she didn't need anyone to lead the way when she left.

After everyone left, Hu Tao appeared from nowhere. She stared at Zhongli and said, "Guest! Who exactly is this Miss Luo Chaya? I don't think I've ever seen an old friend who has such a good relationship with you. And she is obviously not from Liyue."

"She is a friend I met before I became a guest official. She is from Fontaine. She traveled from Mondstadt this time and came to see me." Zhongli looked at Hu Tao and explained Luo Chaya's situation to her.

"You knew each other before he became a guest official?" Hu Tao was very surprised. In her memory, Zhongli had been a guest official of the Wangsheng Hall for a long, long time, so long that when her grandfather was alive, Zhongli had already been a guest official of the Wangsheng Hall.

I don't know how old Zhongli is, but Miss Luochaya doesn't seem too old either? Could it be that the two of them are close friends regardless of age?

Just as Hu Tao was thinking about the relationship between Luo Chaya and Zhongli, Zhongli said, "It's getting late, and a lot of things happened today. You should go to bed early. I think there will be many people who come to do business with you in the next few days."

"Eh? A lot, really?" Hu Tao looked at Zhongli in surprise.

"Emperor Rock King has passed away. Every household will organize funeral ceremonies for him. The hall master just needs to be in charge of the preparations." Zhongli looked calm.

After hearing his analysis, Hu Tao laughed and said, "Oh! That's great! According to what the guest said, the death of Emperor Yanwang has inadvertently helped our Wangsheng Hall!"

If only the Rock King could die a few more times!

This thought flashed through Walnut's mind.

Zhongli felt a chill on his back and couldn't help but look at the night sky in surprise.

"It's a cold night, please take care of yourself, Master."

Zhongli, sensing the coolness, reminded Hu Tao.

"Well! I'll go back to my room first. Go to bed early, too. We'll get up tomorrow to do business!" Hu Tao nodded, waved to Zhongli, and then walked towards her room, humming as she walked, "Big Qiuqiu is sick, Second Qiuqiu is going to take care of him, Third Qiuqiu is going to collect herbs, Fourth Qiuqiu is going to boil the soup~"

I am in a very good mood.

Zhongli watched Hu Tao leave, smiled helplessly, and then closed the door.

After leaving the Hall of the Dead, Luo Chaya did not rush back to the prison, but first wandered around Liyue Harbor. However, due to the assassination of the Rock King during the day, although Liyue Harbor was bustling at this time, people's faces showed unconcealed sorrow.

Most of the people in Liyue Harbor, who had been walking with the gods for 3,700 years, were not prepared to lose the gods. They didn't know how to live without the gods, or they had never thought that the Rock King would disappear from their lives.

Luo Chaya stopped in front of a small vendor selling candied haws. She looked at the various varieties of candied haws with shining eyes. She pointed at a candied haws wrapped in sesame seeds and said, "I want this one. Send the bill to..."