Yuanshen: The sea of ​​sand at the beginning, straight to the seat of God

Chapter 177 175-Obscurity and Brightness

Regarding how to communicate this matter, no one expected Zhiyi to be honest.

Those who reveal their true feelings to strangers are either hot-blooded comic heroes or people who can withstand failure.

You have to find a way between not caring about failure and being able to withstand failure, otherwise you can't be sincere.

Sincerity is a luxury product, and luxury goods naturally have their own price.

In their contact with Zhiyi, Yu Renzhong planned to be the first to show his sincerity.

This decision is quite risky, so I can only let my subordinates take the responsibility. If I am really caught, I can deal with it immediately.

As we all know, dead people cannot bear any responsibility.

These are his personal actions and have nothing to do with the Fools or the Winter Kingdom.

We had already expelled him from the Fools before the incident happened. This was purely his revenge on the Fools because of his hatred!

Zhiyi's pace was slow and unhurried. He walked through it completely according to his daily routine without any unnecessary steps.

Don't be in a hurry.

At this time, Liyue should say that they are all spies of the Seven Stars. Ningguang has his own intelligence officer, so why don't the remaining Seven Stars have their own intelligence network?

Liyue's intelligence agency is actually quite complete, but everyone has their own private matters. Some of these private matters can be treated as official matters, while others still have to rely on their own means, and they need to cultivate some strength in their own hands.

The value of the message decreases in a sequential manner. The later the message is obtained, its value decreases rapidly.

Zhiyi would not gamble, even if the reason he gave for his business was to use himself as bait to test the despicable plans of the fools, and then provide intelligence to Qixing.

He could convince himself of this reason, but in a trial, the parties' explanations of their innocence were of the least value.

You have to convince others of your innocence.

Unfortunately, Zhiyi didn't dare to gamble because he really couldn't afford to lose.

He had to get something before he could reveal his thoughts of using his body as bait.

You didn't get anything, and if you say you used yourself as bait, they will just pretend that you were caught.

Of course this is an adventure, but...

【Time is running out. 】

[Teacher is getting older, and it’s time to choose a new Tianshu star, but what competitiveness do I have? 】

As of now, he is not even part of the seven-star or eight-door government system. Not many people in Liyue Port know him, and most of those who know him don't have a very good sense of him.

He himself didn't know why he sought the position of Tianshu Star.

Zhiyi sighed, but his heart became more determined.

He didn't want to give up, so he had to give it a try.

In Ye Lan's legendary mission, a child named Dugu Shuo described it this way, "When everyone mentioned Brother Zhiyi before, they always used a tone that made me uncomfortable." Until Zhiyi accepted the Fool's Under the conditions of the public, the fool began to spend money to build his reputation, and "suddenly there were many more people who liked Brother Zhiyi."

For some reason, Zhiyi's reputation in the early days was actually relatively bad.

Bad fame... no, no fame at all.Coupled with his mediocre background, Zhiyi couldn't see much hope anyway.

Uncle Tian is his only hope. With the support of this old man, he at least has a chance.

Now that Uncle Tian appeared in his life and gave him some hope, Zhiyi had no intention of giving up directly.

He has to give it a try. If failure is inevitable, it is also due to fate. At least he tried his best.

Theofan, the negotiator of the Fools, put all the information on the table. This was the last time he read the information.

Just convince this guy that he's pretty sure.

But the person who delivered the news bluntly said that Zhiyi was related to the Heart of God. This matter made him and the master behind him have to take it seriously.

Even though I’m already sure, I still need to confirm again and again.

Zhidong Embassy in Liyue, Ambassador Yusupov, Adjutant Theofan.

Ambassador Yusupov should have come forward in this matter, but the blond boy who followed the executive only exchanged a few words and said, "As an ambassador, you should not come forward for an ordinary person."

This was just an excuse. In private, he described to himself that "Zhiyi involves the heart of God, so he must be moved."

Two theories, if he had not given Yusupov another excuse and repeated provocations, then the result would have been obvious: during the conversation, he determined that Yusupov might make the plan fail, but he also noticed that the other party self-esteem, so he deliberately raised the opponent's identity and kicked him out.

He looked down on Yusupov, and was worried that throwing Yusupov out directly would make him dissatisfied and ruin the plan, so he just picked him up.

This method of fighting people is not high-end, but it is very useful for dealing with some people.

It takes a little bit of skill to determine the means and start implementing them in two or three sentences.

[This is all the responsibility of the executive officer, so I won’t get involved. 】

Thinking of the rich man's order, Theofan took a deep breath and his expression returned to normal.

This is Zhiyi's home. Without Zhiyi himself knowing, a darkroom has been opened underground in his home.

Behind the door, someone has disguised himself as another "Zhiyi".

He memorized Zhiyi's daily life and made sure that what he showed at a moment was the normal thing Zhiyi would do.

If it weren't for minimizing noise, the surrounding neighbors could actually try to arrange themselves into a crowd of fools.

You must go all out for everything, and you are not allowed to fail in the task, and you are not allowed to fail because of yourself.

Zhiyi pushed the door open and found himself standing behind the door.

"Zhiyi" showed a familiar smile to him, and he calmed down his expression without any surprise.

"I'm taking the liberty to come here. I hope it won't disturb your normal life, Mr. Zhiyi."

"I am Theovan, deputy ambassador to the Embassy of Fools."

Theophan, who was waiting in the shadows, spoke respectfully.

He stretched out his hand to signal the other party to enter the dark room.

"Please come with me. The Fools hope to negotiate a business deal with you."

"I assure you that this will be a friendly and mutually beneficial deal."

"Oh, I'm a little sorry. You are a distinguished guest of the Fools. Ambassador Yusupov should have personally come to communicate with you, but you also know that the interior of Liyue Port is heavily guarded recently and the ambassador cannot move lightly."

Theofan's words were apologetic, "If the cooperation is successful, the ambassador will personally apologize to you. Please don't mind that the next adjutant will come to talk to you about cooperation."

Words should be respectful.

Zhiyi's intelligence collection and intelligence analysis level is close to the seven-star level, although he is not actually worth the price.

Qixing himself did not reveal much information, but Zhiyi was different. With the information he exposed and spent a lot of manpower and material resources, his foundation was no different from being transparent in the eyes of fools.

Zhiyi behaved in a gentle and gentle manner, which was a friendly gesture that could be accepted by most people, including Uncle Tian.

Coming from a humble background, he still persists in making progress. This attitude is worthy of a high look.

But Uncle Tian took a high look because Uncle Tian was successful and he had enough time and patience to appreciate a person's value.

In fact, people's attitude towards the poor may not be friendly. Dugu Shuo's description also proves that these people have a bad attitude towards Zhiyi, and they even have some bad words.

The reason doesn't matter. The result is that Zhiyi is quite sensitive because of this and is easily affected by other people's attitudes.

After all, this is a real world. If the fishermen selling their catch in Qixing and Liyue Harbor had the same attitude towards the world and other people, then this world would be too dreamy.

Because of his childhood experience, he is not as indifferent to other people's words and attitudes as he appears. On the contrary, he will be controlled by other people's attitudes.

Treating him with respect and seriousness will make him feel better.

Expressing it lightly and casually will make him feel malicious.

Theophan firmly believed that maintaining a respectful attitude would not cost him anything, so he didn't mind being humble and showing respect.

Zhiyi was stunned for a moment, then took off his hat and said seriously: "There, it is a matter worth celebrating that a commoner like me can be taken seriously by the fools there."

"There are qualifications to care about Theophan's status as ambassador."

The ambassador's deputy, it depends on how you say it. Anyway, Zhiyi also thinks he is the ambassador.

qualifications.

Such words made Theofan narrow his eyes slightly.

"In the eyes of fools, you have such value." Theofan signaled again, "You underestimate your own value too much, Mr. Zhiyi."

"How about we go in first and talk later?"

"If you contact us rashly, we fools will have a bad reputation, and I'm afraid it will bring you some trouble."

More than trouble.

Just the matter of appearing in his room, Zhiyi couldn't explain it even if he had ten mouths.

However, Zhiyi was completely fearless and walked into the darkroom first.

He had two reasons for not refusing. One was that he wanted to earn some credit, and the other was that he really couldn't refuse.

It's useless. He doesn't need to do anything. Just walk around your house twice and turn around to report to the seven-star spies. He will be out of the game.

He could only take risks and hope that what he gained would be used to silence his doubts.

Theophan lit the candle, and the dim firelight brought a sense of atmosphere.

The self-destructing truck is ready to attack!

"Time is of the essence, I would like to apologize to Mr. Zhiyi first."

Theophan took a deep breath.

When things are done well, he will be promoted. With the help of two executives, the rich man and the young man, he can kick Yusupov out of the game.

If things don't go well, he will have no choice but to die quickly.

Planning for the position of the Seven Stars can be done, but it cannot be brought to the table. Once something goes wrong, it will have nothing to do with the Fools and it will all be his own idea.

"Fools have their own plans, and this rash visit has almost eliminated the possibility of Mr. Zhiyi going any further."

"I cannot apologize on behalf of the fools. I can only apologize on behalf of myself for being rashly involved."

Zhiyi clenched his fists subconsciously, and then said with a gentle smile: "You are joking, Ambassador Theofan. I am just a civilian, there is no possibility of going further."

There is really not much element of anger.

Why cut off the possibility of going further? If someone touts it, you won't really take it seriously, right?
It's okay to lie to others, but not to yourself.

Since his family knows his own affairs, it is impossible for him to find out the location of Tianshu Star under his condition - unless Uncle Tian really recommends him.

But why?

Zhiyi himself didn't believe it, but reality could be ridiculous, and Uncle Tian really wanted to give him a fair chance to compete.This is what Zhiyi needs most, and it is also the only thing that Uncle Tian, ​​as the referee, can give.

Zhiyi didn't know it, he had a slight inferiority complex, so he had no choice.

Theophan took a deep breath.

Prosperity and wealth were secondary, and his life was tied to another person, so he couldn't help but be nervous.

"Regarding the election of Seven Stars, although this matter is considered a secret, it cannot be hidden from the fools."

"Including the selection of Tianshu Star, we also have a lot of information here."

Since it is a self-destruction, of course you have to choose a place that the other party cares about.

"Unlike most of the Seven Stars, which require public selection, the selection of Tianshu Star prefers to be passed down quietly and secretly."

"Usually the previous Tianshu star recommends the candidate, and the remaining seven stars jointly confirm the other party's qualifications."

"You should have had this opportunity, but you no longer have it."

Tianshu Star······

Zhiyi waved his hand, his face calm.

"No matter how you got this news, I'm very grateful for your attention." He said with a smile, "Is it because of the appearance of the Fools?"

Before Theofan could answer, Zhiyi said to himself: "No, no, no, it's not so much because the fools appeared around me, but it's more that I don't deserve too much trust."

"The position of the Seven Stars is of great importance. Candidates can be discussed in terms of their abilities, but there is no room for any sand in terms of positions and identities."

"My ability is barely adequate. Even if it is possible, it is because of my mentor's respect."

"Ability is not worthy of Qixing's excessive consideration. Any doubt about his identity will become a fatal flaw."

It's not worth being able to solve most problems, Zhiyi knows this truth.

Everything is a transaction and your value determines their level of tolerance.

"Your rhetoric embarrasses your ability, but the opinions of the fools are different." Theofan was not surprised by Zhiyi's rhetoric. He said sternly, "We believe that Liyue's next development should be the shogunate of Daozuma."

Zhiyi knew something about Dao Wife, but not much.

Dao Wife is alone overseas, and normal Liyue people have no chance to go to Dao Wife.

And the records in ancient books... these are miscellaneous books. For normal students, they have no learning value.

"I'd like to hear the details." Zhiyi's heart moved slightly.

He is far from tempted, but the other party wants to say, you have to give this chance.

"The Inazuma shogunate was divided into three administrative offices, and the three administrative offices relied on their surnames to inherit their power."

"The son of a fisherman can only be a fisherman, and only the child of Tianling Shixong can become Tianling Shixong."

Theofan looked grave: "There are very few people who can escape from the bottom position, and the three principles of Inazuma's upper class have not changed significantly for at least hundreds of years."

Zhiyi suppressed his smile and couldn't laugh anymore.

Stories and cases are subject to the speaker's thoughts, and Theofan can be said to be straight to the point.

You told me that the reason for failure was ability, but I said that in the country next door, identity is determined by blood.

The wind and the horse are irrelevant.

Those who listen carefully will naturally understand what the story is about.

The third principle is passed down to the surname, so will the seven stars of Liyue also be passed down to the surname?
Zhiyi shook his head, he shouldn't think so.

"There is no such case in Liyue. Your thoughts can only be said to be too pessimistic, Ambassador Theofan." He said lightly, "Even Daozuma, I remember that San Fengxing obeyed the orders of General Thunder."

"Since the general has such a will, he must have his reasons. You should not question the gods."

God must have a reason for doing this.

Such rhetoric is omnipotent in Liyue and in many countries with gods.

"I believe there is no such case in Liyue's past, but do you really think that Liyue in the past and Liyue today are in the same situation?"

Theofan asked in a low voice, "I remember there is an old proverb in Liyue, parents love their children, and they will remember them deeply."

"Tianshuxing's child works in Yuehaiting, but Yuehaiting is busy with affairs and has average power. Doesn't Tianshuxing not want his daughter to have a more noble position?"

"Taking a step back, he also has a granddaughter, right?"

"He doesn't want his granddaughter to enter the General Affairs Department, or even go one step further and become a Seven Star."

"Are you willing that his granddaughter can only be like you, waiting for the mercy of the superiors, and then she can get even the slightest chance?"

Zhiyi's eyes widened and he couldn't hold back for a moment.

When people have low self-esteem, many of their ideas are slightly extreme. For example, in the relationship between Zhiyi and Uncle Tian, ​​Uncle Tian can even ask for nothing, just take care of him.

But in Zhiyi's eyes, this kind of care may turn into pity and reward.

The current Zhiyi is not at this level. He is just a little sensitive, but not so perverted.

Unfortunately, this did not prevent Theophan from staring at this place to stimulate him.

"Emperor Rock King."

Zhiyi reached out and pressed his cheek.

He may not have such worries.

People revered Morax's name as a god, but this did not affect the fact that he was dead.

For a dead god, apart from remembering and sighing a few times, people will always have to face normal life.

Morax hopes that Liyue is like this, so the Liyue that everyone lives in is so reasonable.

But He is no longer there.

There is no way for a dead God to allow people to continue to respect His principles.

Zhiyi didn't know much about the immortals. He only knew that these immortals did not support "human rule" very much.

Nowadays, few people in Liyue chase immortals, and Uncle Tian rarely talks to him about immortals.

Just knowing this one thing, I can barely support myself to make some judgments - for example, if these immortals really come to Liyue Port, it will not be a good thing for anyone.

Morax died, and in the end, whether it was the arrival of the immortals or the rule of the Seven Stars, Zhiyi was relatively pessimistic about the future.

He suddenly stood up and walked slowly around the dark room.

Theophan lowered his eyes.

There may be an element of pretense, after all, it is really unlikely that the other party will betray his position in just a few words.

Now Zhiyi should still be making plans to defraud and then surrender to Uncle Tian.

But Theophan wasn't worried about him actually jumping back.

Too cheap.

Genius is precious and cheap. For an alchemy master like Albedo, any country he goes to will praise him.

Alchemy is really too difficult. Those who can reach the level of Albedo can only be described as a handful if you look at the history of Teyvat.

Zhiyi's talent lies in government affairs.

Frankly speaking, there are not many people with such talents in Liyue. He can only be said to be useful, but not irreplaceable.

A person who is not irreplaceable, but what he wants to ascend to is the highest position of power in Liyue, which only the Seven Lords have, and his position is questionable... If Qixing's choice is not to abandon Zhiyi directly, but slowly After examining him and giving him a chance, Theophan also accepted the outcome of suicide.

With such a family member, he himself felt that he really deserved to die.

But Theophan just didn't believe it.

He didn't believe that someone with a status of seven-star level would waste so much time and energy on someone who could easily be replaced.

It's just a candidate for Tianshu Star. Sometimes there are only three or four such candidates, and when there are many, it's even harder to say.

In addition, Zhiyi's status is so humble, inspection?Why not just kick him out and make three or four become two or three?
Does Zhiyi have a reason why they have to think carefully?
No.

Fools will focus on Zhiyi, not because he is outstanding and indispensable, but precisely because his status is too humble, so they choose Zhiyi.

[There is an old saying among fools, for a wild dog that is about to starve to death, all it takes is one bone to replace it with guarding the home and the yard for the rest of its life. 】

Theofan's heart was relaxed, but his face was still seriously and solemnly waiting for Zhiyi's answer.

choose?

Choice is for those with enough capital. Zhiyi has no choice.

He was just being respectful. If this person really felt that he had a choice, then this would be great.

Zhiyi shouldn't be so stupid.

"What do you want from me?"

Zhiyi gritted his teeth and sat down again.

"What can you give me!"

No choice.

Ever since the fools came to find him, he has been out.

It's nothing more than cooperating with fools and then being threatened by fools.

Or refuse to cooperate with the Fools, and then be directly kicked out by Uncle Tian.

Even if Uncle Tian is willing to give him a chance, the power to determine the heir is shared by the Seven Stars. Why should they give him a chance?

Zhiyi can figure out a whole set of procedures with his knees.

But he just couldn't refuse.

He knew how things were going to turn out, but there was nothing he could do about it.

This is the normal state of life.

[At least I have to try. Although the key to success is not in my hands, I can always control my own failure, right? 】

Theophan did not smile, but his words were still respectful.

"It's a simple thing. Although your talent is sufficient, your origin may not be very friendly."

"So the only way is to let the current Tianshu star see you at its "brightest" moment at its "darkest" moment. "

(End of this chapter)