Chapter 51 (Exclusive to Jinjiang Literature City)
Jingyuan and Xiangling get along very well. They are both very talkative and love food, so they always have endless things to talk about.
Although Xiangling can be a bit eccentric at times, Jingyuan is still able to quickly understand her thought processes.
The two enjoyed each other's company, eating, drinking, and having a great time.
Until he met an acquaintance under the dragon tree.
Xiangling recognized the man from afar and happily called out, "Mr. Zhongli!"
The figure under the tree turned around, his golden eyes filled with laughter: "What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."
"Hehe." Xiangling chuckled sheepishly, "Yes, what a coincidence."
Zhongli chatted briefly with Xiangling before turning her attention to Jingyuan, who was standing to the side.
Xiangling quickly introduced, "He is a new friend of mine, his name is Jingyuan."
Jing Yuan smiled at Zhong Li and said, "Hello, Mr. Zhong Li, I am Jing Yuan."
After saying that, Mimi, who was perched on Jingyuan's shoulder, also let out a meow.
“It’s Mimi,” Jingyuan said.
"Hello," Zhongli greeted them with a smile.
"Mr. Zhongli, what brings you here? Is there something you need to do at the Hall of Rebirth?" Xiangling asked curiously.
Zhongli shook his head: "It has nothing to do with the Hall of Rebirth. I was just out for a stroll."
“Alright.” Xiangling knew that this man liked to wander around, so she didn’t find it strange. “By the way, Mr. Zhongli, I’ve recently developed quite a few new dishes. Come visit our Wanmintang restaurant sometime.”
She really enjoyed listening to Zhongli's comments on her dishes.
Although this man seemed to be a pampered rich young master who never lifted a finger, he could always pinpoint her shortcomings accurately.
Therefore, Xiangling often invited Zhongli to sample the dishes.
“Okay,” Zhongli agreed with a smile.
While the two of them were chatting, Jing Yuan was staring at the Fulong Tree, deep in thought.
He could sense that this tree was different from the others, and that a powerful force was sealed beneath it.
Then look at the stone tablet next to the tree.
[The universe cherishes life, and the Immortal Lord is benevolent. He has suppressed the evil dragon here; idlers must not trespass.]
The dragon tree, the evil dragon...
Jing Yuan couldn't help but suspect that what was sealed down there was indeed a dragon.
Dragon...
Jing Yuan sighed inwardly.
It seems that whether in my own world or this world, dragons are quite a headache.
What are you thinking about?
A voice rang in Jing Yuan's ear.
It turned out that Zhongli and Xiangling had finished their conversation sometime earlier and were staring at him with curious expressions.
"It's nothing, I was just wondering if there really is a dragon under this Fulong Tree," Jing Yuan said with a smile.
Zhongli feigned doubt: "Do you believe what's written on the stone tablet?"
"Why not?" Jing Yuan asked back with a smile.
Xiangling sensed a subtle tension between them. She scratched her head, unsure of what to say.
Perhaps sensing her embarrassment, Mimi, who had been obediently perched on Jingyuan's shoulder, jumped down, walked in front of Xiangling, and rubbed her leg with her little head.
Xiangling squatted down and picked up Mimi. Listening to her purring, she quickly calmed down.
Neither Jingyuan nor Zhongli intended to continue discussing the Dragon Clan in front of Xiangling. They exchanged a glance and tacitly agreed not to mention the Dragon Tree again.
Jing Yuan had not been in Teyvat for long, and his understanding of the place was limited to the little information he had obtained from the treasure-hunting group.
He knew that dragons existed in Teyvat.
One of Mondstadt's four guardians of the winds is Stormterror, Liyue's Geo Archon is also depicted as a dragon, and Nata is even known as the dragon's kingdom.
Perhaps long, long ago, the Immortal came here.
This conjecture wasn't unfounded; Jing Yuan remembered the Pioneer mentioning that he had seen something called "Wings of Wind" among the Black Tower's collection.
Coincidentally, Jingyuan also encountered Windwing in Mondstadt.
Just as the pioneers described, it's like wings, able to glide with the help of the wind.
The Star God once watched over this place.
Jingyuan has already confirmed this.
However, this world still holds many secrets, such as elemental power, the Eye of God, and the Primal God.
When he was chatting with Xiangling before, Xiangling told him that the owner of the Vision is called the Genshin Impact in the world and has the right to ascend to the Sky Island.
The existence of the Eye of God is somewhat similar to the concept of destiny. However, embarking on the path of destiny does not mean that one will be watched by the Star God. Very few people can be watched by the Star God, and each one is a messenger.
Xiangling told Jingyuan many stories about Liyue, about immortals, mortals, and the coexistence of gods and humans in a contract that lasted for more than three thousand years.
It's so similar, it's uncanny.
The Immortal Boat and Liyue are so similar.
Unfortunately, no matter how similar it may be, it is not the homeland of the Immortal Ship.
Nevertheless, Jingyuan was still very happy to be able to come to Liyue.
Perhaps he still won't find his homeland here, but it doesn't matter, the immortals always have plenty of time.
**
There's one more person joining us now.
To be fair, Zhongli, like Jingyuan, gives people a very reliable feeling, but Xiangling still feels that the atmosphere is always a bit awkward when the two of them stand together.
It's not that the two can't get along; on the contrary, they get along very well. However, Xiangling just feels that something is off between them, and she can't understand what they're saying.
"You must think so too, Mimi." Xiangling lifted Mimi up, the two little ones facing each other.
"Mimi~" Mimi agreed.
It didn't dare to approach those two people easily anymore.
Fortunately, Xiangling was strong and didn't feel tired carrying such a big cat, so Mimi stayed by Xiangling's side without any worries.
After spending the past few days together, Jingyuan felt that Zhongli was more suitable to be a tour guide than Xiangling.
Zhongli was an extremely learned person. He could tell the origins and legends behind even a flower or a cup of tea in great detail.
Jingyuan loved listening to Zhongli tell stories, not just because Zhongli had a pleasant voice, but mainly because the stories he told were always so interesting, and he loved anything interesting.
Just as Jingyuan's affection for Zhongli kept increasing, Zhongli's affection for Jingyuan was also constantly growing.
As the two spent more and more time together, Zhongli quickly understood why Xiao had placed such a high level of trust in Jingyuan in such a short period of time. The reason was simple: this person was just too honest.
Jing Yuan never shies away from talking about his origins from beyond the heavens, and he is happy to share his observations and experiences in the universe with others. He even doesn't mind revealing his power for others to study.
That's a bit too candid.
It's like when you reach out to a cat to show kindness, and the cat sniffs your hand and then collapses into your palm.
Sincerity is a powerful weapon, especially the sincerity of a strong person.
After confirming that Jingyuan would not have a negative impact on Teyvat, Zhongli, as one of the hosts, was naturally happy to express his goodwill to the other party.
Of course, both Zhongli and Jingyuan are intelligent people, and they naturally know that the reason why the other party did this is simply that it does not pose any threat to them or the forces behind them. Otherwise, given their protective nature, they would have nipped the danger in the bud long ago.
Jingyuan quickly grasped this point, and the two got along even better.
As for Xiangling, she relaxed after realizing that the atmosphere between the two was no longer so delicate.
There was no way around it; she was young, and being sandwiched between two powerful figures was really nerve-wracking.
The journey of the three people and one cat came to an end the moment they arrived at Liyue Harbor.
Xiangling was going back to Wanmintang to help her father with business, and Zhongli was also called away by the people from Wangshengtang to attend to business. Only Jingyuan and Mimi were left to look at the bustling port and sigh.
“It’s so similar, so very similar,” Jingyuan said.
Aside from the absence of the countless starships flying around, Liyue Harbor really misses its Lov.
Mimi nuzzled him with her little head, then ran ahead, looking around curiously.
This was its first time visiting a foreign land, and the cat's curiosity drove it to the brink of madness.
If it weren't for the fact that Jingyuan was still by its side and it couldn't run too far, it would have already been jumping around and wandering all over Liyue Harbor.
Suddenly, it paused, looked warily in one direction, and bent over, panting.
Xiao's figure suddenly appeared. He waved to Mimi, who lowered her guard and happily jumped into his arms.
Xiao has never been able to handle this clingy little guy.
He adjusted his holding position to make Mimi more comfortable, and then Xiao noticed a shadow enveloping him.
When Xiao looked up, he saw Jing Yuan smiling at him.
Taking a step back instinctively, Xiao said somewhat awkwardly, "Sorry."
He apologized for his sudden disappearance last time.
Jing Yuan didn't care about this, and after spending that time with him, he knew that this person was a bit of a contradiction, especially when faced with the kindness of others, he would subconsciously shrink back.
However, this did not stop Jingyuan from teasing him.
He feigned anger and said in a low voice, "I'm very sad."
Xiao: "...I'm sorry."
Jingyuan: "These three words cannot make up for the damage you have caused to my heart."
Xiao felt even more guilty: "…………I'm sorry."
Seeing that if this continued, the boy would dig a hole and crawl into it, Jing Yuan decided to stop while he was ahead.
"So, does it include room and board?" he asked.
Xiao: "...Huh?"
Jing Yuan spread his hands: "I'm penniless now and about to end up homeless."
Xiao's fingers twitched slightly.
He had no money on him, and the owner of Wangshu Inn usually provided him with free food and lodging.
Jingyuan hadn't expected that Xiao, the immortal who guarded Liyue, would be just as poor as him, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
The two pairs of golden eyes stared at each other for a long time before Jing Yuan couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Alright, alright, I'm just teasing you," Jing Yuan said. "Although I'm out of money, I still have some things I can pawn. Could you please take me with you?"
Fu Xuan and Qingzu had prepared this for Jing Yuan long before he left Luofu to travel to other planets, just in case he couldn't pay with credits or patrol tokens.
Xiao nodded.
The celebrity, who enjoys collecting odd and unusual items, lived not far from here, and since the two weren't in a hurry, they chatted as they walked.
Although Xiao is not good with words, he is a good listener. Moreover, he has lived long enough and participated in the establishment of Liyue, so no matter what strange questions Jingyuan asks, he can answer them.
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