Original God Zhongli BG Xiao Qinglong traveled through time

Chapter 293 After the War

"So... is it finally over?" Paimeng floated around Lin Huan, Ying and Xiao, looking at the calm and peaceful Guyun Pavilion not far away, and asked curiously.

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang narrowed his eyes slightly, looked into the distance for a long time, and finally nodded, "Well... it's over. That extremely fierce and ominous aura has indeed dissipated. The 'One Hundred Taboos Strategy' is not eternal in effect. Now Osel has been suppressed by the 'Qun Yu Pavilion' and returned to the 'Guoyun Pavilion'..."

He paused, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Even if it is the 'Demon of the Whirlpool', it will probably be difficult for it to stir up trouble again."

Ningguang's face was full of gratitude. She bowed slightly and thanked him solemnly.

"Thank you all for your help. If you had not been here, the future of Liyue Harbor would be hard to predict..."

Hearing this, True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng snorted coldly, and said with a slightly dissatisfied look on his face, "Humph, why bother to flatter me like this? Besides, we didn't just happen to be here - do you want to pretend to have forgotten our purpose so quickly?"

Ying turned around and looked at the person next to her. In this tense and tense moment, she remained silent, just staring into the distance with a solemn expression, as if she was thinking deeply. At that critical moment, Ying clearly felt that the person next to her had poured almost all of his elemental power into her. After checking at this moment, she found that her elemental power was full, but the other person's elemental power was almost gone.

After a closer look, Ying could sense that Lin Huan was in extremely bad physical condition. She was like a bottle that was on the verge of breaking but was barely held together with glue. After the previous burst of power and the subsequent excessive infusion of immortal power, she was now shaky, like a candle in the wind, which could collapse at any time. However, at this moment, everyone around was attracted by the tense situation. Except for Ying, no one noticed Lin Huan's worrying condition.

At this time, Lin Huan seemed to have noticed the people around him probing him. He smiled very lightly and shook his head slightly, indicating that he was fine. Then he gently stepped back half a step to Xiao's side.

Ying frowned slightly and looked at her with disapproval, but was shocked by her stubborn expression like a little animal, and didn't know what to say for a moment.

On the side, Grandma Ping hurriedly smiled and persuaded: "Liuyun, don't be so sharp."

Granny Ping's eyes softened as she spoke slowly, "I've heard that when Ningguang first started out in business, she used her limited income to prepare for the construction of the Jade Pavilion. Initially, it was only the size of a room, but it was expanded over time until it became what it is today. This was her spiritual pillar as a businessman and a Seven Star, and it also reflects her life. The destruction of the Jade Pavilion for Liyue was of great significance to her. I think this level of cooperation and sacrifice should at least be praised."

Ningguang raised her lips and said shrewdly, "No, you should say 'at least it can be used as a bargaining chip', which is more to my liking."

Grandma Ping was stunned at first, then she smiled helplessly and said, "...Ha."

Ningguang bowed slightly and said sincerely, "Thank you for explaining this to me. In fact, we all know the purpose of your visit today... But please forgive us for not being able to give in."

Master Xueyue Zhuyang frowned slightly and asked in a serious tone, "Oh?"

Ningguang looked determined and spoke methodically, "Three thousand seven hundred years... According to records, the immortals have signed a 'contract' with the Emperor to protect Liyue for more than three thousand seven hundred years. To this day, the mountains, rivers and land of Liyue are as solid as a rock, no different from a thousand years ago. This is an amazing feat."

She paused, her eyes revealing determination, and continued, "But this does not mean that Liyue is still the same as it was 3,700 years ago."

Ningguang raised her head and said sincerely, "Please don't just focus your protection on this land - please also take a close look at this city and every person here."

Master Xueyue Zhuyang had a serious expression on his face and asked with a hint of doubt: "Are you questioning the way we protect Liyue?"

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun remained silent, just stood there quietly, as if thinking about something.

Ningguang quickly explained: "I have no intention of offending you. I just hope that you seniors can think about Liyue again."

Master Liuyun Jiefeng crossed his arms across his chest and said disdainfully, "Oh, you still call me 'senior'. You Seven Stars youngsters are not of the same 'generation' as me..."

A trace of reminiscence appeared on Ningguang's face, and she said softly, "This morning, I dreamed of the Emperor."

Master Liuyun Jiefeng showed surprise and asked, "Hmm?"

Ningguang said slowly: "In the dream, I wanted to tell him that although we, the Seven Stars, are mortals, we also have a 'contract'. The accumulation of the Seven Stars of past generations, each generation of Seven Stars will leave behind something worth inheriting."

She took a deep breath and continued, "I also want to tell the Emperor that under his guidance, the Seven Stars of all generations have worked hard to survive in the human world and built a network of contracts called 'trade'."

Ningguang's eyes revealed a trace of regret as she said, "But I didn't say any of this. I just stared at him until I woke up from the dream..."

Paimon blinked, looked at Ningguang with some concern and said, "Ningguang..."

At this moment, Ying slowly spoke, "In fact, everyone's position is the same...together to resist the ancient demon."

Master Liuyunjiefeng raised his eyebrows and looked at Miss Traveler, and asked, "As the saying goes, 'A bystander sees more clearly', what do you want to say?"

The traveler said solemnly with a serious expression: "Once a conflict arises between the guardian and the object being protected, the situation will be irreversible."

Paimon nodded quickly and said anxiously, "Yes, there was such a story in Mondstadt... the story between the 'Four Wind Guardians' and the people of the God of Wind. The God of Wind wanted to stop their confrontation because he knew that confrontation would only leave scars in the hearts of both parties and would be of no benefit..."

The traveler continued, "This is what I learned in the city-state of 'freedom'."

Keqing frowned slightly and said with emotion: "In the seven countries of the mortal world, every family has its own troubles."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun nodded thoughtfully and said, "What you said is simple and obvious."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun looked at everyone and continued, "But as immortals, we should not let the strangers who helped us laugh at us."

Grandma Ping smiled and said, "Well, didn't Ningguang just say, 'Please take a close look at this city and everyone here'? I have tried this kind of observation before... Why don't you give it a try?"

Feng Yan strode over and said in a loud voice, "My fellow immortals, please forgive me for not being able to perform the full ceremony due to my armor."

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang asked doubtfully, "Who are you?"

Feng Yan straightened his back and said loudly: "I am the coach of Qianyan Army, Feng Yan, and I have come to thank the immortals. I thought this battle would be my last, but fortunately, with the help of the immortals, my army did not suffer heavy casualties. The immortals have shown their divine power. Although I am just an ordinary soldier, I will definitely hold the line in the future and will never let the immortals down."

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang nodded slightly and said: "..."

Xiao remained silent and just stood there quietly.

Changchang came over happily and asked curiously, "Huh? Why do you all look so dejected? Didn't we just defeat the monster?"

Grandma Ping squatted down and said gently: "Hehehe... Little girl, aren't you afraid? It was so dangerous just now..."

Changchang raised his little face and said confidently: "Changchang is not afraid, because I have the uncles of the Thousand Rock Army, the powerful adults with the 'Eye of God', the brothers and sisters, and all of Liyue... Everyone is here!"

Changchang gestured excitedly and continued, "When there is danger, everyone protects Changchang. Usually, everyone makes fun and delicious things, and makes the harbor more beautiful!"

Changchang ran up to Xiao and said sweetly, "Big brother over there, thank you for protecting Liyue Harbor! Come visit us next time during the Lantern Festival!"

Xiao's expression was a little complicated, and he whispered: "...I can't come."

Chang Chang asked in confusion: "Huh?"

Xiao turned his head slightly and said, "I can't help it. After all, I am an 'immortal'."

Chang Chang tilted his head and said, "I see... then being an 'immortal' is indeed not easy."

Paimon scratched his head and said: "..."

Grandma Ping smiled and looked at everyone, saying: "Look, everyone, this is what this era looks like..."

Granny Ping glanced at everyone present and said with emotion: "The country of 'Contract' is still grateful to the immortals. But over the years, not all problems in Liyue, big or small, can be solved by relying on the power of the immortals."

Grandma Ping's eyes were full of admiration as she said, "Those we call 'common people' have fragile bloodlines, but they are also strong."

Grandma Ping looked up at the sky and said slowly: "It has been more than a thousand years since the 'Contract between God and Liyue', and now is the era of the 'Contract between Liyue and Man'."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun looked around, sighed and said, "Alas... Look around, we feel a little out of place just standing here at the port... What do you think, Liuyun?"

Master Liuyun Jiefeng turned his head away and muttered, "Why are you asking me? I am not the one who led the group... to Liyue Harbor to ask for punishment..."

Paimon opened his eyes wide and said in surprise: "Huh? The atmosphere over there seems to have changed..."

The traveler asked expectantly, "Did you convince them?"

Suddenly, Xiao said calmly, "Let's go back."

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang looked at Xiao and asked, "...Great Sage Conquering Demons?"

Grandma Ping smiled and said, "Haha..."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun nodded and said, "…Yes, I understand what the Great Sage Conquering the Demons meant. The Liyue I haven't returned to for a long time is indeed very different from what I remembered."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun said with some emotion: "I am afraid that by the time I understand the new 'contract' here... you humans will have created a new look for Liyue."

Lishui Dieshan Zhenjun waved his hands and said, "Forget it. It's better to go home, it's better to go home..."

True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang was silent for a moment, then sighed helplessly, "Forget it, all the immortals have agreed, so I won't be stubborn anymore."

After a pause, True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang changed the subject and said in a warning voice, "But after the immortal leaves, what if the 'Liyue Seven Stars' cover the sky with one hand? In my opinion, we still have to be on guard..."

Ningguang smiled softly but did not respond, "Hehehe..."

Grandma Ping smiled and waved her hands, saying, "Alright, alright, Xieyue, don't worry too much, old man. In my opinion, the power of 'supervision'... is better handed over to the people of Liyue."

Paimon let out a long sigh and said happily, "Huh... the crisis of a war between humans and immortals has finally ended peacefully, right?"

The traveler breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It couldn't be better..."

Paimon suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Ah! That's right! Although peace is a good thing, there is still one thing that has not been resolved!"

Miss Ying shook her head and said softly, "No, Paimon, the matter has been resolved."

"Huh?" Paimon looked confused.

Ying smiled and shook her head, with a rather mysterious meaning.

"Let's go. We'll go find Mr. Zhongli first." After a pause, she gently called out to the person who had not followed the other fairies and had stayed where he was, her... friend.

"Ah Huan, your current situation needs to be dealt with immediately. Shall we go together?"