Chapter 310: Ganyu: So Zhongli is the Geo Archon!

To seek an adeptus, one must first be sincere.

The so-called "sincerity can open even metal and stone."

This was the teaching Chongyun had always received.

Because of his family background, his respect for adepti was clearly deeper.

However, he hadn't expected that seeing an adeptus would be so easy, not at all as difficult and complicated as the legends of seeking adepti, nor did it require many trials.

They just walked and arrived in front of the adepti cave dwelling.

This was all thanks to Mr. Luo Li.

Because Ganyu’s identity as a half-adeptus was hidden pretty well, Chongyun’s understanding of her was not deep enough yet.

However, he would likely have a better understanding of this half-adeptus Qilin next.

"Cloud Retainer is different from the other two adepti; she should be practicing and avoiding the world in the cave dwelling. Shall we just go in?"

Ganyu had no taboos about this; when she was practicing, it was on Mount Aocang, and she had gone in and out of Cloud Retainer’s cave dwelling countless times, treating it as casually as her own home.

However, Luo Li interrupted her: "No need, they are over there."

Ganyu was stunned when she heard this, and followed Luo Li’s gaze, only to see a few figures talking about something on a small piece of land in the center of the lake.

On that piece of land was a huge ancient tree, with leaves gently drifting and swimming on the water.

Under the tree was a set of stone tables and stools, with fine wine and delicacies on them; a breeze blew, bringing a faint, attractive fragrance.

"Let’s go, let’s go over."

As Luo Li’s voice fell, he stepped across the giant stones standing in the lake first, slowly approaching the land in the center of the lake.

Until he was close, Ganyu could see the figures hidden by the tree clearly.

"Cloud Retainer, Shenhe... and Mr. Zhongli?"

The first two were quite normal, but when she saw Zhongli, Ganyu was clearly surprised.

Why would this consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor appear here?

Seeing the other party, the few also saw Luo Li and the three.

"Lord Luo Li?" Cloud Retainer blurted out immediately.

"It’s been a while, Cloud."

Greeting this somewhat arrogant and impulsive adepti crane, Luo Li turned to look at the other two.

Zhongli’s expression was calm, seemingly indifferent to his arrival.

And Shenhe’s eyes were slightly bright; the girl rose and performed a disciple’s salute.

"Master."

Luo Li waved his hand to indicate no need for formalities, then sat down.

Ganyu came to his side and diligently poured tea and wine.

Zhongli didn't feel anything when he saw this; after all, Ganyu had been sticking to Luo Li’s butt since long ago.

The two had a much closer relationship than he did.

On the other side, Chongyun was stunned by what he heard.

Lord Luo Li?

Did he hear it right? The one who was clearly an adeptus just now actually called this person Lord?!

Could it be that Mr. Luo Li possessed some different, special identity?

While surprised, he saw Luo Li and the few figures who clearly had the temperament of adepti blend in perfectly and start talking.

"There, your aunt has been found; if you have anything to say, say it quickly." Luo Li looked at Shenhe, who was sitting next to him, and said to Chongyun.

The boy suddenly realized and looked at the ice-blue girl who was looking at him because of this sentence.

"She is my aunt?"

"If the one you are looking for is Shenhe, then that’s correct."

Chongyun nodded heavily: "Thank you very much, Mr. Luo Li!"

After speaking, he found Shenhe staring straight at him.

"You have business with me?"

"Ah, um, pretty much, Aunt... Auntie."

"Auntie?"

Shenhe rarely revealed a trace of confusion in her eyes.

Since the things that happened after her birth, she had been wandering in the deep mountains, learning the habits of adepti, until now.

The only tie she still had was that small village at the foot of Mount Tianheng, and she would occasionally go back to see it, which was why she had saved that uncle before.

It seemed that saying the word "aunt" was a bit shameful, and since the other party was also a beautiful girl, Chongyun’s face was a bit red.

Those who didn't know would think he was about to confess, but it was actually just recognizing a relative.

"Um, can we go to the side to talk? I have some things I want to tell you."

Chongyun scratched his head, looking a bit silly.

Shenhe first looked at Luo Li, and only agreed after he nodded.

"Go, it can be considered a good thing for you."

As if she could only act after getting permission, Shenhe said coldly: "Come over here."

So Chongyun followed her to the lakeside, not far away.

With Chongyun’s request completed, Luo Li’s main attention was on Zhongli.

"Rare to see you come here; what, revealing your identity, not hiding anymore?"

The retired Geo Archon, now Zhongli, smiled faintly.

"I didn't intend to hide the news that I am not dead; old friends, we can't say goodbye completely."

Zhongli just wanted to retire and return the responsibility he had borne for three thousand years to humanity, which didn't mean he wanted to be a lonely person.

He didn't want to lose all his friends.

Therefore, after the Liyue Harbor incident, Zhongli told the Liyue the Liyue Qixing and many adepti in a dream that he had faked his death.

This was one of the reasons why Liyue seemed so calm; knowing that the Archon just wanted to step behind the scenes, the so-called conspiracies were all fake.

Even Ningguang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"So, you who have shed heavy government affairs, aren't you going to wander around?" Luo Li instigated.

Zhongli fell into deep thought.

"Indeed, having stayed in Liyue for so many years, perhaps it is time to go out and walk around, to see the customs and feelings of various places."

The second half of his life was almost all spent running for Liyue.

Three thousand seven hundred years of life, contributing 1.7 to this land; in the days to come, he should also consider his own plans.

Although he didn't even need to think about the plans, he knew what they were: enjoying flowers, walking birds, listening to music, and watching plays.

Zhongli would probably never be able to get rid of these, but during this period, experiencing different enjoyments in other countries was also good.

"Archon... ahem, is Mr. Zhongli leaving Liyue?"

Halfway through, Cloud Retainer hurriedly changed her words.

Unfortunately, she had already said it, and trying to change it was just covering her ears while stealing a bell.

Originally, Ganyu had been very confused listening earlier, always feeling that Zhongli had another identity; at this moment, the word "Archon" came out, and she was very surprised.

At the same time, her initial confusion was answered.

No wonder Cloud Retainer and Shenhe were chatting and laughing with this stranger; it turned out the other party was the Geo Archon!