Chapter 5176: Zhongli

Su Han raised an eyebrow, conjured a table with several chairs, sat down, then created Wudao tea leaves from the world of One Hand Covers the Sky and placed them in a teapot, beginning to brew tea.

"Xiao Ke will probably need a long time to calm down. Let's drink first!" Su Han said, pouring a cup for each person before him—even pouring one into an empty seat as well…

That seat was deliberately left for Kleine.

"Yay!" Nyaiko's eyes sparkled. As for the black cat Lei Mu, she remained calm and composed, having grown accustomed to it.

Nyaiko casually took a photo and posted it to the chat group.

Nyaiko: "Hahaha, I'm obviously smart! Knew to come along with the president…"

Nyaiko: "Even just hanging out with the president is a super invincible, massively profitable deal! (photo. jpg)"

Edogawa Conan: "?"

Liu Peiqiang: "Damn!"

Dr. Roman: "Hanging out? Is that… serious?"

El Nastie: "It's probably serious—if not, the black cat would've thrown Nyaiko into the sun."

JoJo: "Too narrow-minded… If it's Miss Black Cat, she'd drag her into the deepest abyss, never to be reborn."

JoJo: "But Miss Lei Mu might just toss Nyaiko into the sun."

Lei Mu: "How could that be? I'm not the kind of person who isn't gentle!"

Lei Mu: "I'm overjoyed that my master welcomes new family members."

Jotaro Kujo: "?"

Minatori Minako: "How terrifying!"

Tu Shan Honghong: "Lei Mu's gentleness makes me cry."

Kousaka Kyosuke: "Envy of the single dog. jpg"

The Fool: "Big trouble! The president just gave me a world!"

"Ding! The Fool uploaded a memory copy!"

The Fool: "? The president's here too… then never mind."

Kayaba Akihiko: "Scary."

Otsutsuki Chenxiang: "Honestly, I did think about tagging along with the president for free meals… but I still have some pride!"

Bai Hu Zi: "Gurururu, mainly because Nyaiko actually has some connection to that world… Those of us with zero ties can only rely on sheer audacity to get in…"

Sazex: "? Why aren't you paying attention to what The Fool said? He cried—he really cried!"

Hoshino Juro: "Damn, finished reading! I'm not jealous at all. (trembling hand. jpg)"

Fushizaka Taiga: "President, could I invite you to visit my home? (hopeful gaze. jpg)"

Ryūgū Rina: "Pure white moonlight and a normal starry sky! Such indescribable comfort… Indeed, this is the president's unique gentleness toward Xiao Ke."

Thor Odinsson: "…Nothing seems wrong, yet everything feels off… Is it me? ~???"

Miss Xia Shizi: "Eyes of a pervert see perversion!"

Kousaka Kyosuke: "? You're one to talk, dude upstairs?"

Barbatos: "Giving away a world… too cool!"

Zhongli: "Mr. President! I have a favor to ask… Strictly speaking, our world is abnormal—and on the brink of destruction… Could I possibly ask you…"

Zhongli felt a rare pang of shame. The world of Teyvat had serious problems… This was known not only to him, but to the other Seven Gods, and even to Tianli.

Tianli's strict restriction on outsiders entering was also tied to this very matter.

This world could not withstand the ravages of powerful outsiders.

The moment Zhongli saw The Fool's uploaded video, he understood: saving his world was truly just a finger-snap for that man.

Yet even so, creating a world was still creating a world… Easy for the president, but not a justification he could demand with a clear conscience.

Taking a deep breath, Zhongli's thoughts flashed through his mind, and finally he made his decision—his expression turned solemn and earnest.

Zhongli: "If Mr. President can create a world and save the lives of Teyvat Continent, then I owe you a debt that can never be repaid! I am willing to serve you as a loyal hound and steed."

Zhongli: "No—every person in Teyvat owes you a debt that can never be repaid!"

Zhongli: "As the God of Contracts, I swear this as guarantee."

A debt never repayable sounded absurd—almost equivalent to offering everything.

Though Zhongli had joined Jiarugong Society only briefly, through the president's few actions and words, he had roughly gauged his nature.

He was an entity of unimaginable power, yet gentle and kind-hearted.

To form such a bond with such an entity… This was no shame! Or rather, if he accepted, it would be an honor and a great fortune for Zhongli—and for all of Teyvat.

Barbatos: "I can't speak for others, but on behalf of Mondstadt, +1!"