People in Teyvat, starting from saving the grass god

Rhode shrugged and said, "The Emperor just abdicated, not left. It's actually not that bad. It's not that hard to accept."

“That’s indeed the truth.”

"But returning it to human rule will eventually cause a certain degree of chaos. Even among the Seven Stars, there will be more disagreements."

Zhongli agreed with one thing that Rhodes said.

That means there needs to be a knife hanging over the heads of the Seven Stars of Liyue.

This knife can be used by anyone.

The only thing I can’t do without is this knife.

Otherwise, Xumi during the period of the Imperial Academy would have suffered the same fate as Liyue.

"Has Mr. Zhongli communicated with the immortals?"

Rhode continued the previous topic and said, "The Great Sage who conquers demons should also get the support of the immortals to take your place, right?"

“I haven’t told them that yet.”

Zhongli looked thoughtful. “The others are fine, as long as they can confirm that I’m still in Liyue. Xiao alone is a bit tricky.”

"Are you afraid he won't agree?"

It was easy to guess what Zhongli was worried about. Rhode chuckled and said, "That's easy. Wouldn't the Demon-Subduing Great Sage disobey your orders? Just inform him directly and don't discuss it with him."

Anyway, you have to be tougher in your attitude and leave no room for Xiao to refute.

"This"

Zhongli frowned slightly.

He didn't really want to use such a tough approach.

if you can.

What he hoped more was that Xiao would accept his position voluntarily, rather than being forced to accept it because of the orders of Geo King.

"Well."

"Why don't you go and complain?"

"If you don't know what to do, go ask Wendy. He's an expert in this area."

Speaking of which.

Rhode remembered how Wendy had acted like a spoiled child to the bartender in order to get a drink in Mond, and he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

When it comes to playing the victim and pretending to be pitiful, there is no limit to his bottom line.

Let alone gods, even among ordinary people it would be hard to find someone who can compare with him.

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Zhongli was speechless.

Judging from the expression on his face.

Rhode's move should be classified as a bad idea by him.

However, Rhode seemed to have not noticed his expression, and continued to talk to himself, "When it comes to loyalty to you, the Rock King, the Demon Subduing Great Sage is no less than anyone else. If you want him to willingly accept the position of Rock King, you have to let him understand why you had to abdicate. Once he understands the difficulties, no matter how reluctant he is, he must willingly accept this position."

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Zhongli still didn't answer.

Even though it sounds a bit ridiculous.

But this method of selling misery.

seem

It really works.

Even if you want him to act young and pitiful like Wendy, that is absolutely impossible.

"Ugh--"

"I'll find some time to talk to him first, and then notify the immortals."

In the end, Zhongli chose to accept the method suggested by Rhodes.

The main reason is that Xiao is different from other immortals.

His temperament is relatively indifferent.

In fact, he was not like this at the beginning.

Before the Demon War began.

The young Xiao was still a gentle and innocent young immortal.

But it was also because of my youth and ignorance.

A certain demon god took advantage of his weakness and captured him and made him his subordinate, where he committed numerous bloody crimes.

Since then.

Xiao lost his former gentleness, becoming indifferent and unsmiling, with only killing skills and endless karma left in his heart.

After Zhongli killed the demon, freed him and gave him a new name.

In order to repay Zhongli's kindness, Xiao accepted the contract to protect Liyue for a thousand years, and has been fighting for it until now.

This is why Rhodes said that he was the most suitable immortal to succeed Zhongli.

All the Liyue immortals except Yan Fei have signed a contract with Zhongli.

Each of them has a different contract.

Among them, Xiao’s contract is exactly the same as the original contract made by Zhongli.

In this way, he would not violate the contract between himself and Zhongli, and could successfully replace the subject of the contract between Zhongli and Liyue.

It's his indifferent and somewhat stubborn personality.

Even before Zhongli went to find him, he could guess what he would say after he knew about this.

"It's nothing more than that he is not worthy of the position of Rock God, and that he cannot encroach on the position of the Emperor."

Rhodes could also guess what Xiao would say.

"My friend, you know a lot about our Liyue affairs."

Zhongli smiled and said nothing else.

that's it.

After listening to some storytelling and drinking a bellyful of tea, Rhodes said goodbye to Zhongli.

The next two days were nothing special.

Except for the one time when Keqing came to visit him, Rhodes spent the rest of his time shopping and eating and drinking.

no way.

It will take a few more days for Xumi's group of scholars to arrive.

Before they arrive.

Even if Rhode wanted to go to the Layered Abyss, he didn't have a good reason.

It's not that he can't go.

It was simply because before Rhodes came, Liyue and Zhidong had already reached an agreement that Zhidong's army would go to help investigate and eliminate the dangers in the underground mining area. They also reached several cooperation agreements with Liyue that were beneficial to the interests of both parties.

The army sent by Winter has now set out.

It was also cheered by the people of Liyue, making it an extremely grand event.

Therefore, if Rhodes went to the underground mine in a private capacity, it would be difficult to explain to the Winter Envoy.

On this point, both Zhongli and Ningguang suggested that Rhodes wait for Xumi's group of scholars to arrive before setting off together.

How else can I say this?

No matter how urgent it was, Rhodes had to wait patiently.

"Wendy is such a liar."

Rhodes, who had just finished shopping at Feiyunpo Commercial Street, spat when he remembered what Wendy had said before about taking him to meet the immortals.

I don’t know if this guy has forgotten everything he said.

Anyway, Rhodes hadn't seen him for three days.

It is said that he and Kurumi are preparing to rehearse the first performance of Wangshengtang.

Zhongli hasn't had much time since the conversation at the tea stall that day.

Basically, he is either busy with the decentralization of power or preparing to consult with the immortals to inform them in advance of his resignation so that they can prepare in advance.

Not to mention Keqing, who came to see Rhodes once.

After receiving the oracle from the Emperor, he learned that there was a chance to restore the Yuheng Star and return it to its original land, so he rushed to the Hall of Rebirth that night.

Attention, it’s a break-in!

Keqing was in a hurry and took the map of Guiliyuan with her. She completely ignored the strange looks from the people around her and locked herself and Rhodes in the room until the next morning.

You have to know that there were not only their own ceremonial officers in the Hall of Rebirth at that time.

There are also some customers who come to discuss business.

These people don't have as reliable mouths as the ceremonial officer in the Hall of the Rebirth.

Rhode had to listen to a lot of rumors these past two days.

and this.

He also received the ridicule of an uninvited guest while looking sad.

"Humph--"

"What a philandering man."

The lady was not wearing her extravagant and ostentatious long dress, but a set of clothes that made Rhode's eyelids jump.

She arrived in Liyue this morning.

I wonder if she installed a positioning device on Rhodes.

In short.

After she met the Rock God, she found Rhodes with a clear goal.

Rhodes was still having lunch at that time.

As a result, he not only spat out the food in his mouth, but also had to pay for the lady's meal. Looking at the amount on the bill, he felt really distressed.

"I said."

"Can't you change your clothes?"

Looking at the lady's attire from the House of the Decrees hundreds of years ago, Rhodes couldn't help but feel like complaining.

That's right.

What women wear now.

It was the attire of the ancient Order of the Church. The insignia representing the school was still the same as it was hundreds of years ago, and it was so old that even Rhodes, a standard scholar of the Order of the Church, could not recognize which school she belonged to.

Of course.

What made Rhodes feel even more awkward.

It’s not because of the long-obsolete abbey uniform, but the person wearing the clothes.

Different from the conservative attire of today's religious houses.

The clothing of the ancient Abbey was quite bold and revealing, closer to the style of the long dress worn by Falusan.

When a lady who always behaves in a haughty manner puts on this dress, people who are familiar with her will naturally feel uncomfortable no matter how they look at her.

"Oh?"

"I am a graduate of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Why should I change?"