Genshin Impact: Return of the Water Queen

After hearing Zhongli's question, Luo Chaya fell silent.

However, Zhongli did not seem to want to pursue the matter further, and he continued, "You have changed a lot since you were five hundred years ago."

"The Egolia of five hundred years ago is dead, and I am Luo Chaya now." Luo Chaya looked at Zhongli and said slowly.

Zhongli nodded and said, "Yes, you are Luo Chaya now. The Egolia of five hundred years ago is dead. I have spent more than six thousand years in this world, and you are the only demon god who has been resurrected that I have seen. I think it is because of your special status as the heart of the original fetal sea."

Seeing Zhongli's slightly regretful expression, Luo Chaya asked, "Are you thinking about... the end?"

Zhongli glanced at her, then laughed and said, "To be honest, it is true."

"Let's go, this is not the place to chat, we can talk slowly on the way back." Luo Chaya stood on tiptoe and patted Zhongli's shoulder, then walked forward with Lotiya.

Zhongli followed suit.

"Guizhong and I met before the Demon-God War. My ideals coincided with hers, and the people of both sides lived in harmony. We built a settlement on Guili Plain, and the return of the departed was called Guili. Then the natural disaster struck, and people moved south to Liyue Harbor. After that, the Demon-God War began."

"The cruelty of the Demon War was something that Guizhong and I had not anticipated at first. Demons appeared one after another in Liyue, conquering the world and making it difficult for the people to survive. Although I had no intention of competing, I also knew the suffering of the people. So I joined forces with Guizhong to support the world of Liyue."

"It's just a pity... In the end, Guizhong died at the hands of Chi in order to protect the people of Liyue."

"To be honest, when I saw you appear in front of me, I had the same thought. If you can come back from the dead, can you do the same after death? But then I figured it out. You and the demon are different after all."

Luo Chaya and Zhongli walked side by side, and the two walked along the road towards Liyue Harbor.

Moon stars are rare.

Zhongli's voice was reassuring in the night, and despite being nostalgic, it was also calm and steady.

Luo Chaya put her hands behind her back, looked up at the moonlight, and said, "It would be great if I knew how to revive other demon gods."

"Luo Chaya, you don't have to force these things on yourself." Zhongli sighed and said to Luo Chaya, "Life and death are determined by fate. The people around me left me one by one. This is the "wear and tear" imposed on me by "law of nature."

Luo Chaya was silent as she and Zhongli walked in the moonlight. Lotiya followed behind them, also silent, wondering what she was thinking.

The lights ahead caught their attention. Luo Chaya looked over and pointed at Zhongli, saying, "Wangshu Inn, shall we go find Xiao for a meal?"

"Yeah, that's fine." Zhongli nodded.

In fact, Xiao is not often in Wangshu Inn, but when Luo Chaya and Zhongli arrive, he has to be called over even if he is not there.

The four of them sat down, and Xiao seemed a little reserved.

"Emperor... Lord Water God..."

"There are other people around, so don't call me Emperor. Just call me Zhongli." Zhongli said to Xiao.

Luo Chaya also nodded and said, "Call me the same as you called me before. The name Lord Water God is really not suitable anymore."

"Uh……"

Xiao blinked and chose to remain silent.

“Hey, this year’s Lantern Festival, why don’t you celebrate with us in Liyue Harbor?” Luo Chaya looked at Xiao and invited him, “There are some beautiful sky lanterns and bright sky lanterns!”

“This… or… forget it. I’m not suitable for crowded places.” Xiao was somewhat resistant. He said, “A Yaksha with karmic obstacles is not suitable to enter Liyue Harbor in such an occasion. Besides, the Sky Lantern can also be seen over here at Wangshu Inn.”

"Hey, this is different!" Luo Chaya shook her head and said seriously: "Are you going to reject Zhongli and my invitation?"

"Well..." Xiao looked at Luo Chaya, then at Zhongli. He looked at his two bosses and his old colleague who looked very calm and composed sitting in front of him, not knowing what to say.

"And you don't have to worry about Dihuazhou's safety. I'll find someone to take your place." Luo Chaya added, "I'm not giving you the option to refuse, Great Sage Conquering Demons, Immortal Xiao!"

"Don't... don't call me that..." Xiao felt even more embarrassed after hearing how Luo Chaya addressed him, and he kept saying, "I agree!"

"Oh, that's right, just be obedient." Luo Chaya nodded with a smile.

"Serve the food!" The waiter at Wangshu Inn brought the food that everyone ordered.

After dinner, Zhongli and Luochaya stayed at Wangshu Inn for a while and talked with Xiao. Before leaving, Zhongli asked Xiao not to work so hard and to take a proper rest.

After returning to Liyue Harbor, Zhongli and Luo Chaya separated, one went to the Hall of Rebirth and the other returned to the Jade Pavilion.

After returning to the Jade Pavilion, Luo Chaya stopped and turned to look at Lotiya who had been following behind her without saying a word. Seeing Lotiya's depressed look, she smiled and asked, "You have been silent all the way, what are you thinking about?"

Lotia was stunned for a moment, and before she could speak, Luo Chaya raised her hand to stop her, "Wait! Don't say anything yet, let me guess... You are thinking about what I said to Zhongli when we were in the Salt of the Earth, right?"

Lottia was silent, and finally nodded.

"Then do you think I am Egolia?" Luo Chaya looked at her and asked.

Lotia said without hesitation: "Of course! No matter what you look like now, you are Lady Egolia, the Mother of Pure Water, the Queen of All Waters, and this will never change!"

"Since you said that, why bother thinking about what I said to Zhongli?" Luo Chaya continued.

Lottia sighed and said, "It's just a little annoying."

"What do you mind?" Luo Chaya asked.

"Why do you want to talk about your death five hundred years ago? You are obviously still alive, why do you mention such an unlucky thing! What if...what if something happens to you again! What should we do if something happens to you again!!" Lotia looked at Luo Chaya and spoke out her true feelings in one breath.

"Ah...is this what you think..." Now it was Luo Chaya's turn to be stunned.

She still underestimated the pure water elf's feelings for Egolia.

"So, please don't mention what happened five hundred years ago!" Lotia looked at Luo Chaya seriously and said to her.

Luo Chaya nodded awkwardly and said, "Okay! I won't mention it."

"You promise?" Lottia stared at her.

Luo Chaya hummed and said, "I promise!"

Lottia stared at her, and after a moment of silence, she smiled, "Let's go, Miss."