Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Inside the venue, the incense of eternal life had burned out, and the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony of sending off the immortals gradually dissipated.

Ningguang, Keqing and Ganyu also left the venue and went to Yuehai Pavilion to deal with things.

Just then, Ying and Paimeng came back from Zhongli.

When Shao Yun saw them coming back, he was delighted and hurried forward to greet them with a hint of anticipation in his tone.

"How's it going? Did you get what you wanted?"

Ying was slightly startled. Looking at Shao Yun's concerned eyes, she felt a warm feeling in her heart, but then she thought of the news she had just received, and a look of embarrassment appeared on her face.

"I know about my brother's affairs, but I don't know everything."

When Shao Yun heard this, his heart sank and the smile on his face disappeared.

He thought Zhongli would tell Ying everything about her brother, but he didn't expect the result to be like this. He stared at Ying with wide eyes, his voice trembling.

"what?"

A surge of anger surged in Shao Yun's heart. He looked at Zhongli in the distance, thinking that he must have not told Ying everything. He shook his shoulders and prepared to find Zhongli to argue.

"I have spared the lady's life, and if he does not satisfy you, I will make him utter the words myself."

But at this moment, Ying grabbed his arm and said softly, "Wait a minute, he did tell me about my brother, don't be impulsive!"

Shao Yun stopped and looked at Ying in confusion: "What did he say?"

Ying took a deep breath and told Shao Yun the news she had just learned from Zhongli: "He said he knew something about my brother, but he really didn't know where my brother was 'now'."

After listening to this, Shao Yun frowned. Looking at Ying's satisfied expression, he was a little confused.

"Are you satisfied now?"

Ying nodded, her tone firm: "Yes, I have asked all the questions I wanted to ask. At least now I know that my brother is still in this world, I just don't know where he is. I believe that one day, I will find him."

Shao Yun looked at Ying's determined eyes, and couldn't help being infected by her optimism. But this is too uneconomical!

"But I am not satisfied! A lady's life cannot be taken so cheaply!"

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The midday sun shines on the white marble railings of the Yiyan Hall, casting a cool glow.

Shao Yun walked with heavy steps to Zhongli's side, his face full of dissatisfaction.

He leaned against the railing, looking into the distance, and did not attack Zhongli immediately.

Zhongli stared at Shao Yun quietly, his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He asked calmly: "Shao Yun, you seem a little unhappy, what's wrong?"

Shao Yun did not answer immediately, but took out a bottle of "Guarma Rum" from his arms.

He took a big gulp, and the stimulation of alcohol seemed to calm him down a little. Then he stared at Zhongli with a hint of questioning in his voice.

"Zhongli, have you really told me everything about Brother Ying?"

Zhongli lowered his head slightly, as if thinking about how to answer. He paused, then spoke slowly.

"Shao Yun, apart from the deeply buried history from five hundred years ago, I have already told Ying everything about Kong's journey in Liyue. Kong once admired the scenery in Jueyunjian and drank tea and chatted with me. He once said that he wanted to find a way to cure all 'patients'. His wish was to 'cure diseases and save lives'."

Zhongli's words were like a gentle spring breeze, gently soothing the anger in Shao Yun's heart.

Kong does have such a wish, he hopes to save the Kanriya people who are bound by the curse.

It seems that Zhongli did not lie. He did tell Ying everything she wanted, but this is not enough!

"Zhongli, you still didn't finish your sentence? I'm still angry."

Zhongli sighed and said helplessly: "Shao Yun, the matter of Kanreya is too complicated. My contract with it was much earlier than my contract with you. I have taken a great risk today and revealed so much to you. But there are some things that I really cannot tell you directly."

After saying this, Zhongli’s gaze fell on the Sky Island in the sky.

Shao Yun tightly grasped the bottle of wine. He turned his head and stared into Zhongli's eyes, saying word by word: "Zhongli, you are playing a word game with me, right? Do you think a lady's life is worth only this much?"

Zhongli was silent for a moment, then nodded. He said to himself, "Okay, consider it as my breach of contract. I need the lady to deliver the Heart of God to Winter Solstice. I will fulfill the punishment."

After saying that, Zhongli took out a piece of bright yellow amber. It seemed to be given life by the sunlight, shining with brown light, like a concentrated piece of sunlight.

Shao Yun looked at the amber in Zhongli's hand, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of confusion.

He took a few steps closer, asking, "What do you mean?"

Zhongli did not answer. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he was making some important decision.

Then he suddenly opened his mouth and bit the hard amber.

The amber made a crisp shattering sound in his mouth. Zhongli bit down hard and actually bit off a piece.

He chewed it without hesitation and swallowed it.

Shao Yun was so shocked that he couldn't speak when he saw this scene. He stared with his eyes wide open, as if he couldn't believe it was true.

This is so cool, he really does what he says.

What does it mean to be a man of your word? This is it!

Zhongli ate the hard amber bite by bite as if nothing had happened until the entire piece of amber was swallowed into his stomach.

Finally, he wiped the mineral residue from the corner of his mouth and said lightly: "Those who break their promises should be punished by eating rocks. I ate it." His voice was calm and firm, as if he was telling an ancient and sacred oath.

Shao Yun finally came back to his senses. He stared at Zhongli, and the anger in his heart disappeared in that instant.

He gave a thumbs up and praised sincerely: "So ruthless! So courageous!" His voice was full of respect and admiration.

Then forget about this matter, this immortal is too cruel! In this respect, Shao Yun is ashamed of himself!

"Forget it. As long as Ying is satisfied with what you said, I won't say anything." There was a hint of helplessness in Shao Yun's words, but he also revealed a bit of relief.

Then, he changed the subject and turned the topic to himself.

"So, next, you should answer my question." There was a firmness in his voice, as if he was determined to ask this question.

Zhongli smiled and nodded, motioning for Shao Yun to continue.

Shao Yun pursed his lips and organized his words.

He took a deep breath, then said slowly: "There's someone following me... How should I put it? You should be able to see it, right?"

There was a hint of uneasiness in his voice, as if he didn't have much confidence about this issue.

Zhongli turned his head and looked behind Shao Yun, his eyes flashing with bright yellow light, and he immediately saw something that ordinary people could not see. But he immediately calmed down and turned to Shao Yun to play dumb.

"Are you sure? I only saw a top hat and a dress..."

When Shao Yun heard the news, he immediately covered his face.

He felt a little disappointed and frustrated, because he knew that if even Zhongli couldn't see the man's face clearly, then the problem would be even more difficult.

After he put it down, he raised his head, looked at Zhongli and said, "Damn, even you can't see his face clearly? Tell the truth." There was a hint of urgency and anxiety in his voice.

Zhongli's eyes focused on Shao Yun's back again, and he said in a slightly heavy voice: "I still can't see. Behind you, there is only a set of clothes swaying in the wind."

Seeing this, Shao Yun felt an inexplicable worry in his heart. He took a deep breath and said in a trembling voice: "I heard some rumors recently. Xiao told me that a strange evil spirit has appeared in Liyue recently. Its whereabouts are elusive and terrifying. I... I am a little worried. Is it related to the... the devil behind me?"

Zhongli's face changed slightly when he heard this, but he soon regained his composure. He took a deep breath and said slowly:

"I know the evil spirit you are talking about. It is just an ordinary ghost, but it has a lot of resentment, but it has not caused too much trouble. Liyue's Demon Subduing Great Sage and Master Hu have already started to deal with this matter. I believe they will be able to subdue it soon."

Hearing this, Shao Yun finally felt relieved.

He breathed a sigh of relief, a look of relief on his face, and said softly, "As long as it's not that devil."

Zhongli noticed that Shao Yun looked as if he had been pardoned, as if he had just woken up from a nightmare and the fear in his heart had not yet completely dissipated.

"Are you afraid of the 'clothes' behind you?" Zhongli's voice was low and magnetic, as if it could soothe people's hearts.

Although his words were light, they were like a stone hitting Shao Yun's heart, causing ripples.

Shao Yun took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He took out his diary and found the page with the portrait of the man in the tall hat.

The man in the top hat in the portrait has a calm expression, but his eyes reveal an unspeakable evil.

He handed the portrait to Zhongli, his voice trembling: "He is the real devil! Can you defeat him?"

Zhongli took the portrait and looked at it for a moment. He frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.

Then, he handed the portrait back to Shao Yun and said comfortingly: "When you see someone scolding you in the mirror, it is useless to break the mirror. Don't worry too much."

When Shao Yun heard this, a glimmer of enlightenment flashed in his eyes. He immediately perked up, as if he had found the key to solving the problem.

He stared at Zhongli and asked, "You mean, its main body is not in Teyvat?"

Zhongli did not answer him directly. Taking advantage of the moment when Shao Yun was not paying attention, he gently raised his hand and touched the air with his fingertips, as if an invisible force was surging.

With a slight shake of his wrist, an incense burner that was originally placed still outside the Yiyan Hall suddenly made a crisp shattering sound and instantly turned into countless fragments that scattered on the ground.

The sudden sound suddenly woke Shao Yun who was in deep thought.

He quickly turned his head and glanced at the remains of the incense burner, and was shocked, thinking that this was the behavior of the tall hat man who was angry because Zhongli discovered his secret.

Shao Yun took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner turmoil.

He looked at Zhongli, only to see that he looked calm. Shao Yun smiled slightly and said happily: "It seems to be true. I didn't expect it to be so petty."

Zhongli nodded slightly, took the opportunity to change the subject, and said: "I think if he really wanted to kill you, he would have done it a long time ago. So, there is no need for you to live in fear every day."

Shao Yun nodded in agreement.

"I know this, but I'm afraid that Xiao or your Master Hu will go looking for trouble with this devil. I want to verify it. It would be best if it's not him. I don't want to bring my own troubles to others."

Zhongli seemed relieved when the topic was changed. He turned his head slightly and cast a questioning look at Shao Yun.

Shao Yun stood aside, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he was trying hard to recall some questions that he had missed.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath of fresh air, then slowly opened his eyes and shook his head to indicate that he was no longer a problem.

Seeing this, Zhongli nodded gently, a warm smile appearing on his lips.

He stretched out his hand to Shao Yun, as if to give him his final blessing.

"I wish you, Ying and Paimeng a safe journey. May every step of your journey be filled with sunshine and hope." His voice was low and magnetic, as pleasant as a clear mountain spring.

When Shao Yun heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart and he shook hands with Zhongli.

"Thank you Mr. Zhongli, I feel much better knowing that guy is not in Teyvat. Your help means a lot to me."

After saying that, Shao Yun turned and left, walking towards Ying and Paimeng.

Zhongli watched Shao Yun's back gradually moving away until he disappeared from his sight.

He sighed softly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He lowered his head and said to himself in a voice that only he could hear: "Sorry, I lied, I saw its face."

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