Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

As night falls, the world outside the Yiyan Temple seems to be gently covered by a layer of deep blue silk.

Zhongli, this man as calm and steady as a mountain, has been leaning quietly on the railing outside the hall, his eyes passing through the glazed tiles and carved eaves, gazing deeply at the night sky of Liyue.

The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on Zhongli's body, covering his solemn figure with a layer of silver glow.

Suddenly, a strange wind blew, bringing with it a hint of strange air, gently brushing Zhongli's face.

He lowered his eyebrows slightly, knowing in his heart that the mysterious guy had arrived.

The footsteps came from far away, crisp and powerful, just like the melody of the man in the top hat's leather shoes stepping on the cobblestone road.

He had his hands behind his back and walked slowly, as if every step was carefully considered.

When he reached Zhongli, he stopped and stood side by side with Zhongli.

Zhongli did not turn his head, still staring at the night view in the distance, his voice calm and solemn.

"I am Zhongli, may I ask your name?"

The man in the top hat replied expressionlessly: "I don't know, but I'm an accountant, that's my only identity."

The two stood side by side, staring quietly at the night sky of Liyue.

The night sky is full of stars, as beautiful as a dream.

Zhongli seemed to be in a mysterious and peaceful world, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

The stars are dotted in the endless darkness like shining gems, emitting a faint but charming light.

They may be bright or dim, big or small, but each one has its own unique charm that makes people intoxicated by it.

"Do you all like staring at a piece of torn curtain?" The voice of the man in the top hat broke the silence of the night, with a hint of ridicule in his tone.

It was referring to the boundless night sky. In its eyes, it was just a tattered curtain that might be pierced by flying birds at any time.

Zhongli did not respond immediately; his eyes were still fixed on the starry sky, as if he was attracted by some power within it.

Seeing this, the man in the flattering hat stopped asking questions and just stood quietly by, staring at Zhongli's profile mechanically.

After a moment, Zhongli nodded slightly, withdrew his gaze from the night sky, and turned to the man in the tall hat.

There was a hint of indifference and calmness in his eyes, as if he had long been accustomed to the feeling of being stared at.

"You saw my face at that time." The man in the tall hat broke the silence, with a bit of politeness and humility in his voice.

During the day, Zhongli used his divine power to look behind Shao Yun. Although the man in the tall hat quickly improved his concealment, at that moment, he was sure that Zhongli must have seen his face.

Zhongli nodded slightly, acknowledging the flattering man's words. There was no fluctuation in his eyes, as if all this was within his expectations.

Seeing Zhongli so calm, the tall-hatted man couldn't help but respect him a little, and said politely: "Out of courtesy, I think I should come to see you. After all, your performance at that time really surprised me."

His voice was full of sincerity and humility, as if he was having an equal conversation with Zhongli. Zhongli also felt his sincerity and nodded slightly to express his gratitude.

Then, the man in the flattering hat suddenly thought of something and seriously corrected Zhongli’s mistake during the day.

"However, I want to correct a mistake you made. What you thought was a mirror might actually be a piece of glass."

Zhongli calmly turned to the tall-hatted man beside him and asked, "Let me ask you a presumptuous question. Are you a threat to Liyue?"

Upon hearing this, the man in the tall hat tilted his head slightly, his eyes seemed to travel through endless time and space, looking towards the distant north.

He chuckled softly, a hint of teasing in his voice.

"That little boy with minty mouth asked a similar question to you, but you see, Mond is still fine now, nothing serious has happened to him."

When Zhongli heard this, he frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something. He whispered to himself: "Barbatos..."

Seeing this, the man in the flattering hat used his old trick again and spoke again, bewitchingly.

"As I said before, I'm just an accountant. You should focus on that 'cowboy'. His actions are what can truly affect Liyue, not me."

Zhongli frowned slightly, sensing something unusual in the words of the man in the tall hat.

The words of the man in the tall hat were full of temptation, as if there was some kind of magic, trying to lure him into a trap that was hostile to Shao Yun.

Zhongli took a deep breath, not being fooled by such words, and immediately changed the subject.

"Can I talk to you? I think you're friendly."

When the man in the tall hat heard Zhongli's words, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he immediately regained his composure. He nodded approvingly and said admiringly: "You are very courageous. You can stay sober in the face of my words. This is not easy."

The man in the tall hat nodded slightly and agreed to Zhongli's request.

"If you want to talk to me, of course you can. I'm always willing to communicate with you."

But the man in the tall hat still gave a cautious reminder.

"But are you sure you want to ask me the question?"

Zhongli smiled slightly, as if he had seen through the flattering man's intentions. He said meaningfully: "The road ahead is long and arduous, I will search for it up and down, no matter what the cost, I am willing to give it a try."

The man in the tall hat looked at Zhongli's calm expression and secretly admired him. He was so dignified and elegant.

So I nodded and said, "Since you have made up your mind, just ask. I will do my best to answer you."

The white marble railings outside the Yiyan Palace gleamed coldly in the moonlight. Zhongli tilted his head slightly and asked the man in the tall hat beside him.

"What is the supreme will of this world, 'Heavenly Principle', doing? Is it observing us?"

The man in the top hat did not answer directly. Instead, he looked up at the bright island in the sky and said softly, "The person who wrote the story is sleeping. Please don't wake it up. It is in the interests of everyone that it sleeps."

What I mean is that God is not watching you at all, so don’t worry!

Zhongli was silent for a moment, then asked a more pointed question.

"Will Shao Yun become a character more terrifying than the abyss?" There was a hint of worry and uneasiness in his voice.

The man in the top hat smiled slightly and said meaningfully: "Compared to appeasing the death god thousands of miles away, the desperado nearby is the one you should please the most. When the two meet, everything will be too late."

Zhongli frowned after hearing this, and he obviously didn't understand the tall hat man's answer. He took a deep breath and continued to ask: "If I want to kill Shao Yun, will you help me?"

The tall hat man did not answer directly, but turned his gaze to the distant Feiyun Slope, where Shao Yun was. He said calmly: "You are a smart man, you know it in your heart. But life is only once, so you must cherish it."

There was a sense of confidence and calmness in his words, as if telling Zhongli that he had his own judgment and choices.

After hearing this, Zhongli felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He took a deep breath and asked the last question.

"One last question, can you be killed?"

The tall hat man raised his lips slightly, revealing a playful smile, and encouraged: "I'm right next to you, you can give it a try, maybe you will succeed!"

There was a sense of provocation and confidence in his words, as if telling Zhongli that he had enough strength to deal with any challenge.

After hearing this, Zhongli felt an inexplicable urge in his heart.

But he quickly calmed down, because launching an attack without knowing the opponent's background was an extremely unwise choice.

So Zhongli suppressed the impulse in his heart and ended the question-and-answer session with the flattering man.

"I'm fine."

Hearing this, the man in the tall hat didn't seem to be in a hurry to leave. He paused for a moment, glanced at his pocket watch, and then spoke slowly.

"Today is my lucky day, 'No. 13'. I'd like to give you one more answer, making it five." There was a hint of mystery in his words, as if he was hiding some unknown secret.

The man in the tall hat gave Zhongli the power to decide whether to listen or not. Zhongli frowned slightly when he heard this, and doubts arose in his heart.

After thinking about it, I feel that there is no difference between four answers and five answers.

"Okay, then I'll listen to the answer you give me."

The man in the tall hat smiled slightly, pointed his finger at Feiyun Slope in the distance, and spoke slowly.

"He is a deer, but I can't guarantee that he will turn into a wolf. But he is lucky, as long as what happened to Eliza and Isaac doesn't happen to him, everything will be fine!"

His voice was low and deep, as if it had a power that could penetrate people's hearts.

After hearing this, Zhongli was even more confused. He looked in the direction pointed by the man in the tall hat, trying to find clues to the answer there, but he saw nothing except buildings.

He turned to look at the man in the top hat and asked, "What do you mean?"

However, the tall hat man did not directly answer his question. He just smiled faintly, and then, taking advantage of the moment when Zhongli blinked, his figure disappeared into thin air, as if he had never appeared.

Zhongli's heart tightened when he saw this. He looked around, trying to find the man in the tall hat, but there was no one around except him.

He sighed helplessly and said to himself: "Damn it!"

Zhongli stared at the direction where the man in the top hat disappeared, his brows furrowed, his heart full of confusion.

That mysterious man in the top hat seemed to have a hidden meaning in every word he said, making it hard to understand.

What he just said, "He is a deer, but I can't guarantee that he will turn into a wolf," made Zhongli feel inexplicably uneasy.

Recalling the question-and-answer session with the flatterer, I felt that his words were half true and half false, but they all made sense.

At this moment, this metaphor about "deer" and "wolf" made him fall into deep thought.

Zhongli paced back and forth, looking at the scenery in the distance.

I tried to find some clues from this metaphor, but my thoughts were like a tangled mess and I couldn't sort them out.

Deer usually symbolize gentleness and kindness, while wolves represent wildness and cruelty.

What does the transition between the two mean?

……