Genshin Impact: I am really not the European Emperor

Zuo Shi hummed and immediately began to explain:

“I don’t know the specific situation.

"I regained consciousness, probably 500 years ago...

“I guess it might be some kind of coincidence.

"My soul scattered on the island has reunited on this illusory image.

“It’s said to be an image, but actually it’s also a remaining part of our soul.

“This remnant of the soul is not only not consumed by the passage of time.

“On the contrary, it has always maintained its original shape under the combined effect of blood mist and thunderstorm.

“Actually, Aru is the same as me.

"I also regained control of my consciousness in this illusion that was repeated countless times.

“But even then, he followed the progression of the image every time.

“Time and time again, I am willing to be killed as a sacrifice…

"I once talked to him, but he just smiled and replied:

"'If you don't follow the image and continue, the shadows of these people will soon disappear.'

“‘Then I won’t see you all for a long time’…

“This silly kid may not realize it until now.

“Everyone chose him as a sacrifice just for the safety of the village and themselves.

"Or maybe, in fact, he knows everything, but he is still willing to dedicate his life to everyone..."

He saw the woman's eyes were red and she was about to cry.

Si Bailu quickly interrupted the other party's memories:

"I roughly understand the reason for your existence...

"But if you ask me to save Aru, how can I save him?

"You just said that if you don't continue according to the image, the image will be interrupted early.

"In that case, is there any difference from directly stopping Aru from participating in the festival?"

Zuo Shi understood what the man meant and shook his head with a smile:

"It's different. I've tried it many times in these 500 years.

"Finally, it was discovered that only after Aru became a sacrifice.

“No matter what I do to interfere with the original image, the image will not be interrupted.

"If at this time... someone can bring Aru back to life!

"Perhaps we can change the ending of this image!

“In that case, the remaining souls of the villagers must have been wandering around for thousands of years.

"They will all finally rest in peace..."

After listening to the method introduced by Zuo Shi, Si Bailu felt that this method had certain feasibility.

But whether it can be successful or not will not be known until actual testing.

Si Bailu asked tentatively:

"Then...what we have to do now is to find Aru?"

Zuo Shi nodded:

"That's true, but it's because Aru has her own consciousness.

“So I often forget that the festival has started.

“The places he went to were different every time, so he missed many festivals.

“Every time he missed it, he would cry in frustration.

“After all, this kind of image replay only happens a few times a year.

"It must be destiny for you to encounter this kind of image at once..."

The corners of Si Bailu's mouth twitched slightly.

Then he looked at the thick red mist outside the festival, and his brows wrinkled unconsciously:

"But where should we find such a thick fog?"

Zuo Shi smiled and waved to the two of them:

"Come with me. This fog will be a hindrance to you at first.

"But for us villagers, it is a natural protection."

With that said, the woman led the two of them to the front of the blood mist.

Then he took out a strange orange and green musical instrument from his arms and placed it sideways to his mouth:

The next moment, a very penetrating sound came from the instrument!

Si Bailu was surprised to see the blood-red mist in front of him gradually dispersing.

Various strange flowers, trees, and some unknown animals hidden among them were revealed!

Si Bailu couldn't help but ask:

"What kind of musical instrument is this? It can actually dispel dense fog!"

Zuo Shi smiled bitterly and shook his head:

“This is called a wooden reed flute, it’s not a magical instrument.

“It’s just because there’s always fog surrounding our village.

“So we all have one on us.

“It’s convenient to use this thing to find your companions when you get lost.

“When I was alive, this thing didn’t have the effect of dispelling the fog.

“But after I died and regained consciousness.

“By chance.

“I discovered that this thing somehow had this magical effect.

"Perhaps this blood mist has something to do with me and the wooden reed flute..."

Seeing that the woman was lost in memories again, Si Bailu quickly patted her shoulder.

But unexpectedly, he found that his hand passed through the other party's body again.

Obviously the other party's soul is far less solid than [Ms.].

Not to mention being on par with the physical Foxsai Palace.

Then Si Bailu tried to touch the wooden reed flute again.

But I was surprised to find that the wooden reed flute can actually be touched!

It seems like this thing is real.

But the illusory ghost can touch the physical wooden reed flute...

Si Bailu felt that this island was more underworld than Qinglai Island.

It is also full of all kinds of incomprehensible things...

Didn't think too much about this.

Si Bailu and the others followed Zuo Shi's footsteps and soon arrived at a beach.

Zuo Shi was as considerate as a tour guide and introduced the two of them:

"This place is called 'Huojitan'.

“Because the terrain is open, Aru often likes to sing here.

"But I can't hear his singing now. It seems he is not here."

Just when Zuoshi was about to take them to the next location.

But Youla suddenly grabbed Si Bailu's arm.

The man looked back at his wife with a solemn expression and asked quickly:

"what happened?"

Yora turned her head to look to the southwest and replied in a calm voice:

"There is a powerful aura in that direction!"

"Oh?" Si Bailu also looked in that direction, turned around and asked Zuo Shi:

"What's the place over there?"

Zuo Shi squinted his eyes for a long time and shook his head in confusion:

“I don’t remember this island being there when I was alive.

"Every time we go south on Huoji Beach, there is only the vast sea."

Upon hearing this, Si Bailu keenly noticed that the plants on that island were darker in color than here.

It seems to be caused by being soaked in sea water for a long time, or being in the deep sea without seeing the sun.

And that side was not shrouded in red mist.

So there is a high probability that the sea level is lowering, or that there are new islands rising from the ground!

"Is Aru going there?" Si Bailu asked worriedly.

Zuo Shi also showed anxiety:

"It's possible! That kid Aru is very curious and likes to run around.