Everyone was chatting happily, except for Lishui and Xiaoyue, who were in a difficult situation.
When they saw the Geo God's immortal body fall, they immediately felt that something was amiss and flew into the sky, wanting to see what was going on.
But when they flew into the sky, they found that there was no one there, and the two immortals searched separately for a while.
After searching, they found that not only did they not find anything suspicious, but they also lost the Conqueror of Demons.
"Xiaoyue, let's go back and discuss with the Qixing first," Lishui said.
"That's exactly what I was thinking," Xiaoyue nodded.
The two immortals went directly to the Jade Chamber and happened to see Lin Qiu and Ningguang walk out of the room.
Isn't this the person who was standing with Venti at that time? Who is this person?
Although they could read the prophecy book, they didn't read news reports and didn't know Qiu Cheng's true identity.
"Two immortal masters, this is the author of the prophecy book," Ningguang introduced.
"Oh? You are that extraordinary person," Lishui said with great surprise.
He moved closer to Lin Qiu, craning his bird-like neck to look left and right, and finally clicked his tongue in wonder:
"Strange, strange, clearly a mortal, yet he has some immortal aura about him."
Cloud Retainer was still angry with them, so she naturally hadn't told them about teaching Lin Qiu immortal arts.
"It is indeed strange, does he have any immortal Catalysts on him?" Xiaoyue also asked.
Lin Qiu shook his head; he didn't have any immortal Catalysts on him.
This immortal aura was either cultivated through his immortal arts or absorbed from spending too much time with Shenhe.
"Then it seems you have an immortal destiny. Would you like to cultivate immortality with me?" Xiaoyue continued.
Lin Qiu shook his head again. He had already taken a master; why would he follow him?
Seeing that the two immortal masters didn't mention Lin Qiu's special identity, Ningguang spoke up and asked:
"Two immortal masters, have you seen the consultantZhongli?"
She had previously suspected the Geo God's identity, so she had also discussed this possibility with the immortals, assuming they must have gone to see him.
Lishui and Xiaoyue nodded, "We saw Zhongli in the dark."
"He is dignified and speaks extraordinarily, truly a hero of this age, but he should not be the Geo God."
It's one thing that Zhongli didn't have the Geo God's aura, but he actually used a round teacup when drinking tea! It wasn't a square one!
Zhongli had naturally discovered their secret observation long ago, and with his aura hidden, even the two immortals couldn't detect it.
"However, your guess is correct; the Geo God should be fine," the immortal continued.
They had personally witnessed the Geo God's immortal body fall at the scene this time.
However, this was too strange; that was the Geo God, how could he die as naturally as if his lifespan had ended?
Moreover, no remnants of a God appeared after the Geo God's death, so it seemed the Geo God was fine.
That's why they immediately rushed into the sky, wanting to see if the Geo God was there.
Unfortunately, they found nothing in the end and even lost the Conqueror of Demons.
Ningguang nodded. It seemed that even the immortals couldn't tell who the Geo God was.
After listening to the immortal's analysis, Lin Qiu said, "What if Zhongli was deliberately disguised?"
The immortal shook his head, "He doesn't seem like it."
The Geo God is Morax, he created Mora, so how could he go out without money?
Lin Qiu sighed, giving up on convincing them. Anyway, they would know soon enough.
He thought, 'Venti, you said the old man wasn't good at acting, but he's completely fooled them.'
It wasn't that Zhongli wasn't good at acting; it just depended on who he wanted to deceive.
"Where is the Conqueror of Demons?" Ningguang asked.
Weren't you three together initially? How is one missing now?
"We don't know; we suddenly couldn't sense his aura," the immortal replied.
"But there's no need to worry; the Conqueror of Demons will be fine."
With Xiao's combat power, it would be impossible to kill him silently in a place with so many people.
He probably returned to Wangshu Inn after discovering that the Geo God was fine.
At this moment, Xiao was drinking tea with the Geo God, Ying, and the others.
No, Xiao wasn't sitting and drinking tea; he was accompanying them.
"So, Mr. Zhongli is indeed a Liyue immortal?" Ying asked.
After all, everyone present, except for Venti, was a Liyue immortal, and Zhongli seemed very familiar with them.
"Precisely," Zhongli nodded. The Immortal Ancestor is also an immortal, no problem there.
Xiao pursed his lips, not speaking, while Venti snickered.
"No wonder Zhongli lacks social common sense so much," Paimon said, looking as if she had finally understood.
Although they hadn't met Zhongli before, thanks to Lin Qiu's book, Paimon already understood his characteristic of not carrying money and his strange spending habits.
"You're making Paimon laugh," Zhongli said with a smile.
"Pfft." Venti let out a muffled laugh.
"Cough, cough, I accidentally choked on the tea just now. This tea is too strong."
Granny Ping shook her head helplessly. Don't use my tea as an excuse.
"Traveler and Paimon, you have already understood the process of the Rite of Parting. Would you like to prepare it with me?" Zhongli ignored Venti.
"Okay, okay!" Paimon agreed immediately.
No other reason, just because she could get a lot of Mora from Childe during this process.
She could buy whatever she wanted without spending any of her own money, so why refuse? Plus, the leftover money could become Paimon's private stash.
Since Paimon agreed, Ying naturally wouldn't refuse either.
Ying wondered how Lin Qiu and the others were chatting. Should I tell Lin Qiu this news?
As fellow outsiders, there was a sense of 'meeting an old friend in a foreign land,' even though they weren't old friends.
At this moment, Lin Qiu walked into the room where Keqing and the others were, and the chirping voices of girls reached his ears.
Everyone present was a girl, but Hu Tao was the most boisterous, and Beidou was only slightly less so than Hu Tao.
"I heard your voices from the hallway," Lin Qiu said.
It was his homeroom teacher's line back then, he never thought he'd get to say it.
Lin Qiu still loved to steal other people's lines.
"Little Qiu Qiu, you're here? Are you done chatting?" Hu Tao quickly ran to Lin Qiu's side and asked.
Sure enough, she was the most lively. Everyone else had just turned their heads, but Hu Tao was already there.
"What were you chatting about? Can you tell Hall Master?" Hu Tao continued.
"I'm afraid not, Director Hu. That's a secret between Mr. Lin Qiu and me," Ningguang said with a smile.
After speaking, Ningguang walked up to Furina and said, "Water God of Fontaine, I hope you enjoy your time in Liyue. Tianquan sends her regards."
"Hmm, and I sincerely wish you success in finding the murderer of the Rock God," Furina replied.
Ningguang looked at Furina strangely. The immortals could tell at a glance that the Geo God wasn't dead, and she could figure it out with some analysis.
The Hydro God couldn't possibly not see it, so what was the meaning of her saying that?
Could it be... this is also part of the Geo God's plan?
Then this Hydro God's acting is truly good. Even with my eyesight, I can't see a trace of acting.
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Character Voice Line · Ningguang: About Furina
"A formidable God. Her outward appearance is somewhat flamboyant, but her inner self... even I cannot discern it."