Keqing: "Hey, hey, hey, does the Emperor really agree to let me use the Panyan Jielv?"
Zhongli: "Why not? The Jade Balance Star was originally meant to fight for Liyue, and I haven't used the Panyan Jielv for over five hundred years. This sword doesn't hold much significance for me now, so it’s better to hand it over to the Jade Balance Star."
Now that we are all in the same guild, there’s no problem in letting the Jade Balance Star use the Panyan Jielv.
I also believe that Keqing won't let me down; she won't misuse the Panyan Jielv."
Keqing: "Emperor, I won't embarrass you!"
Zhongli: "Hmm, I'll bring it to you this afternoon."
If it were in the past, Zhongli wouldn't have cared about the battle between Keqing and Tartaglia. What if she lost? What if she won?
Would Keqing's loss really deal a substantial blow to Liyue?
As long as he was stronger than the Ice Queen, that was enough.
"That's great! The Emperor is willing to let me use the Panyan Jielv." Keqing's lips curled into a smile, representing the recognition and trust from the Geo Archon.
If it weren't for Mu Yang speaking on her behalf, the Geo Archon would never have handed the Panyan Jielv to her.
The Seven Stars are important for Liyue, but over the thousands of years, who knows how many Seven Stars have changed? Perhaps even the Geo Archon himself has forgotten.
But because of Mu Yang, she and Ningguang have truly joined the upper echelons of Liyue.
She excitedly stammered, "Mu Yang, thank you so much! Without you, the Emperor wouldn't trust me like this."
I don't even know how to express my gratitude to you."
This is all thanks to Mu Yang!
"So, shouldn't you reward me?" Seeing Keqing like this, Mu Yang gently asked.
"Reward?..." Now, Keqing was a bit conflicted. She had already given Mu Yang the Hi Si yesterday; what else could she reward him with? Could it be her underwear?
There shouldn't be a world where gifts are given like this, right? That would be a bit too extreme.
Just as Keqing was in a dilemma, Mu Yang suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her on the lips. They separated almost instantly, and Keqing instinctively widened her eyes, filled with three parts anger, three parts shock, and four parts confusion.
However, Keqing quickly regained her composure and looked at Mu Yang with a flushed face: "How can you do this? And there are so many people here!"
Keqing had already noticed the curious gazes of the onlookers. However, because of their identities, those people didn't dare to point fingers at them. But Keqing knew she was about to become a "celebrity."
After all, this isn't Fontaine or Mondstadt; this is Liyue, where everyone is quite conservative.
"What does it matter? Isn't it normal for a couple to do these things?" Mu Yang said without a hint of embarrassment. "Besides, it's mainly because you're just too cute, Keqing."
"Cute or not..." Keqing instantly became shy and warned in an annoyed tone, "In any case, don't do this again in the future.
At least not in public.
I don't know how things were in your previous world, and I respect the customs of your previous world, but now you are in Liyue, so you need to consider the situation here.
After all, we still have to live in Liyue!"
"So, does that mean when we get home, we won't have to worry about these things?" Mu Yang said, "suddenly enlightened."
Keqing didn't know how to retort Mu Yang; it seemed like he was only thinking about these things.
The most crucial part was that he could even improve his strength while eating and sleeping.
However, compared to being outside, Keqing found it more acceptable to be at home.
Speaking of which, shouldn't Mu Yang buy a house? Living at Ningguang's place all the time isn't quite right.
Staying at her house isn't a problem; when it comes to Liyue, Keqing's family definitely has the most properties.
But letting Mu Yang stay at her place seems impossible.
People in the guild wouldn't think like that, but the citizens of Liyue don't know Mu Yang's identity, and Keqing doesn't want him to be seen as someone living off others.
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In the Absolute Cloud, Zhongli looked at the sea of clouds and continued to narrate to Chao Meng: "This is the general process of how I established Liyue.
Do you have any questions?"
Since arriving in Teyvat yesterday, Chao Meng had been asking about Liyue. The two worlds are different, but Chao Meng could understand Zhongli's thoughts.
"Why hasn't our world developed into a nation led by deities?" Chao Meng hesitated for a moment before asking Zhongli: "According to what you said before, many deities in my world possess strength comparable to yours.
Is it because they lack wisdom?"
Before leaving, Chao Meng had been infused with a lot of knowledge by Dream, even though Dream didn't know if Chao Meng would need it. But Chao Meng was somewhat special, so there were things that should be shared.
"Wisdom?" Zhongli recalled the information Mu Yang had given him: "Actually, the alliance in your world was established under the leadership of the Phoenix King.
However, after the alliance was formed, the deities chose to leave.
They didn't directly guide humanity, which is different from Teyvat. I can't say whether our choice was correct or theirs was, as the worlds themselves are different.
I had thought about handing power over to humanity, but during this time, I have witnessed much more.
Humans still need guidance and supervision."
"Guidance and supervision?" Chao Meng nodded thoughtfully. It reminded him of the knowledge Dream had given him. In the Pokémon world, those deities are very powerful, and some might even surpass Zhongli, but the vast majority of deities lack the wisdom that Zhongli possesses.
Especially Groudon and Kyogre, their strength is unquestionable, but they are more like powerful beasts.
"Next, I will teach you how to control your power.
You grasped the power of the deities shortly after your birth, but no one has ever taught you how to use it, so your control over it is quite weak.
Otherwise, you wouldn't have been completely defenseless before.
However, your talent is exceptional, even surpassing that of immortals. The road ahead will be very tough, so be prepared." Zhongli said seriously, looking at Chao Meng.
Chao Meng's gaze was resolute: "I'm ready, Master!"