Chapter 119

In her field of vision, Yun Jin set up her posture, and after a moment of silence, a long, murmuring chant of "yi ya" drifted over slowly.

The audience listened quietly, even their breathing subconsciously lightened, afraid of disturbing Mr. Yun on the stage.

As the performance progressed, the audience listened with fascination.

Luo Li couldn't help but nod gently; no wonder she could gather such a crowd, Yun Jin’s singing skills were truly top-tier.

Just as he wanted to comment, a slightly familiar voice suddenly came from next door.

"Whether it is singing, reciting, acting, or fighting, or hands, eyes, body, method, and steps, Mr. Yun is a leader among them."

His heart moved, Luo Li turned his head to the sound, but heard a cold female voice following closely behind.

"Clever skills that lose one’s ambition; no wonder Liyue is full of decadent sounds everywhere. This city is like this from top to bottom, rotten to the roots."

Clearly carrying sarcastic words, the previously calm male voice did not refute or get angry, but responded with a faint chuckle.

"Hmph, I want to see what this city will become without you."

The female voice did not hide the malice and mockery in her words.

The far right of the private room.

The small room had four people.

However, except for a man and a woman located in the main seat in front, the other two were standing on the side wearing masks, and one could tell they were guards at a glance.

As the woman said those words, a guard behind her spoke hesitantly.

"Lady Signora, should we notify Lord Childe about this matter agreed upon with the Geo Archon?"

The one called Signora was precisely the one who had dug out Venti’s Gnosis from Mondstadt.

Even knowing that Luo Li was still alive and living in Mondstadt, she didn't dare to see him.

The feelings brewed for five hundred years almost condensed into ice, but now they were slowly melting.

In order to restrain herself from wanting to see Luo Li, Signora left Mondstadt immediately and came to Liyue to conduct a contract transaction with the Geo Archon, Morax.

That was the handsome man beside her now—Zhongli.

"No need to tell him; this is also a condition in the transaction."

Signora sneered: "As a chess piece on the chessboard, performing well for the adult beside him to watch is his duty."

Unlike forcibly taking Venti’s Gnosis, because Morax had signed a contract with the Tsaritsa a long time ago, he only needed to satisfy his conditions, and this ancient Archon would take the initiative to offer the Gnosis.

Therefore, Signora could sit here and listen to the play with him, and by the way, talk about conditions.

As for selling colleagues?

The Fatui weren't harmonious, so wasn't selling teammates a normal operation?

Of course, she couldn't imagine that she would also be sold in the future.

However, in the present, this possibility had almost been wiped out.

Zhongli remained unmoved, staring at the stage that was still continuing: "This is also a test, whether the Liyue of today has the ability to face risks alone."

For this reason, he wanted to direct a good show himself.

Letting the problems that already existed in Liyue explode all at once, to see what kind of response humanity could achieve on its own.

Signora didn't commit herself to this; regardless of success or failure, she could get the Gnosis.

As for what Liyue would become, it had nothing to do with her.

"I wish you success."

This blessing, which was not sincere at all, was mixed with sharp sarcasm.

Zhongli didn't care; his cultivation determined that he wouldn't be on the same level as the woman beside him.

Moreover, the other party’s experience couldn't be considered happy, and she was also a pitiful person.

Staring at the stumbling steps of Mr. Yun, who seemed to be in the snow, Zhongli’s mouth curled up slightly, nodding unconsciously.

"Being able to reach such a realm at a young age, she is worthy of the name of Mr."

Signora beside him didn't want to pay attention to him, pouting and just wanting to refute, but heard an agreeing voice from the private room next door.

"Your Excellency’s words are not bad; Mr. Yun is excellent in singing and acting, using breath to support the voice, voice to send words, words to reach emotion, and emotion to transform the cavity; it can be called seamless."

Zhongli turned his head, surprised that someone could make such an accurate evaluation of Mr. Yun; could it be that they were also a wonderful person.

Wait... this voice.

While pondering, he had already responded: "Not bad, the recitation is rhythmic, the singing is gentle and passionate, the painted face has thick boots, and the old lady and young lady have long water sleeves."

Clearly it was a realm that only old actors could reach; Yun Jin was only sixteen years old, even if she had talent, she didn't know how much effort and sweat she had put in behind the scenes.

Zhongli had just finished chanting when he heard the opposite side also giving a high evaluation.

"Heyu changes into Beijing opera, with thousands of face masks and hundreds of costumes, the painted face turns into life, dan, and clown, and the famous actor sings and acts freely."

Interested for a moment, Zhongli invited directly: "Very good, Your Excellency must also be a learned person; why don't you come over and appreciate it together."

Being able to make him mention it actively, there were only two or three people left in the entire world.

As Zhongli’s voice fell, he heard the sound of footsteps moving in the private room next door.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door outside.

Signora frowned, always feeling that this voice was a bit familiar.

Under the request of the Fatui guards’ eyes, she finally didn't say anything and said coldly: "Listen to him."

The guards had no choice but to step aside and take the initiative to let the people outside come in.

The door was opened, and Signora and Zhongli looked over at the same time.

However, after seeing the visitors clearly, the expressions shown by the two were completely different.

Zhongli was surprised with a hint of realization, followed by a faint smile; it seemed he had expected it early on.

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Luo Li looked at him and shook his head helplessly: "Boring, it seems you guessed it was me early on."

"That’s not it; the true confirmation was just now."

Zhongli was very honest; seeing an old friend, he didn't show special excitement, which was a world of difference from the jumpy Venti.

Perhaps it was because he learned the news that he was still alive earlier, and had expected it in advance.

Coupled with the experience of thousands of years, he couldn't have such violent emotional fluctuations like ordinary people.

Five hundred years of life and death separation, and when they met again, the two just nodded faintly.

But the other side was not like this.

Shifting his gaze to the older sister with a curvy figure beside him, the moment Luo Li looked over, he clearly saw the woman subconsciously take a few steps back, her beautiful face, which was panicked, no longer having the previous arrogance and coldness.

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Signora quickly turned her head away, using the side with the crown mask to face him, seemingly worried that she would be recognized.

Luo Li’s eyes were a bit complex; he thought he had changed the fate of this pitiful young girl, but didn't expect that everything still had no changes.

She still became the Crimson Witch, hated the Abyss, and threw herself under the command of the Tsaritsa.

She discarded the name Rosalyne and announced it to the world with the mask of Signora, the Fatui Harbinger.

"So much time has passed, I didn't expect to see the shy Ballad Festival princess from the Anemo Archon square back then again."

As his gentle words were uttered, Signora’s body couldn't help but tremble.

She knew she had been recognized.

Clearly she had changed so much, why was she still unable to hide from him.

Luo Li didn't speak again, first glancing at the two Fatui guards at the door, and said in an unquestionable tone: "You two, get out."

The two Fatui guards were a bit contemptuous and remained unmoved. Who are you to tell us to get out?

Before they could speak, a severe reprimand from their direct superior came over violently.

"He told you to get out, can’t you understand?"

Fatui guards: "..."

Sorry, sorry to bother you.

The two left the room in a dejected manner, leaving only the three of them.

— Author's Notes —

PS: The fifth update today, there are four more updates, watch me try hard to do it!