"Quick! Zhongli, you're here just in time, give her a quick charge!"

After meeting an old friend for a long time, even Zhongli, who has a rock-steady personality, couldn't help but smile. However, before he could even say hello, he was choked by Qi Shi's words.

"..."

"Eh! What's wrong with her?" Only then did Vanessa notice that Xiao Shi, who was struggling to align herself with the room and was punched and kicked along the way, didn't know when it started. She had fallen into a semi-conscious state, her breathing was weak, and even

The body was a little unreal, which startled Vanessa, and she quickly rubbed her eyes and looked again.

That's right, this was not an illusion caused by her eyesight. Xiaoshi's body had really become a little unreal, and she was breathing weakly and with difficulty.

"This power... she must be the little girl next to Ruo Tuo." Zhong Li felt the power slowly dissipating from Xiao Shi and said with a frown, it turned out that the person who broke the seal of the Fulong Tree was Qi Shi.

"This little guy's body has been assimilated by Ruituo's power for more than three thousand years. Without the supply of power, it will naturally begin to die." Qi Shi raised his hand holding Xiaoshi's collar.

Lifting his head, he explained.

Of course, he explained it to Vanessa alone. Zhongli must have known about it for a long time, so he deliberately left a gap in the seal that allowed Xiaoshi to come in and out freely without affecting the contact with Ruotuo Dragon King.

"I didn't expect you to be quite benevolent. I thought the word "flexible" would not apply to you at all." Qi Shi looked at Zhongli in surprise.

"People will always change, and after all, before the seal, Ruotuo entrusted me to me personally." Zhongli shook his head and said, time seemed not to have left any traces on him. More than three thousand years later, he still looked the same.

Youthful appearance.

However, his very calm voice and tone that sounded like an old man were completely inconsistent with his youthful appearance.

"You are not human." Qi Shi said, rolling his eyes.

"..." Zhongli was silent. Although he was telling the truth, it sounded so much like a curse.

"Quick, quick, quick, recharge her battery." Qi Shi pulled back and greeted the other party.

Zhongli let out a long breath, as if he was a little conflicted, but he still raised his hand and put it in front of Xiaoshi.

His character has indeed changed a lot. He is no longer as rigid as a piece of stone before, because if something is broken, there will always be cracks. If there is one, there will be three or four.

Take the current situation as an example. In the past, Zhongli would never transfer the power of God's Heart to others. However, after experiencing the death of others, he had to heal the other party's demons every day for more than three thousand years. Zhongli had to deal with this.

The rigidity in the party became much weaker. Although there was still some resistance, they finally took action.

The majestic momentum and dazzling golden light are as long as ancient times.

There were no special effects at all. Zhongli didn't seem to do anything. He just put his hand in front of the opponent and paused for a short while. Xiaoshi's body gradually became as solid as a normal person's, and his breathing calmed down.

"You are quite proficient in charging technology." Qi Shi said teasingly.

Zhongli: "..."

After all, you have to mend your demons every day, non-stop for more than three thousand years, and you would be proficient at it.

"Practice makes perfect..." Zhongli exhaled and shook his head, saying in a deep voice as if it was normal, and then glanced at Qi Shi.

"Even if I don't care, you can still find a way to solve it."

"Old Zhong, you have to have confidence in yourself. With such a useful power bank, I still have to trouble myself." Qi Shi said with a serious expression.

"In the power bank industry, I, the whole family, would like to make you the strongest! The title of the strongest power bank in the rock system belongs to you, Morax."

Zhongli: "..."

It's obviously a good friend reunited after a long absence, and this friend seems to be doing well. These should be two things worth being happy about, but why can't I be happy?

Oh, this person is Qi Shi, so that’s okay...

"It doesn't sound like a title worthy of honor." Zhongli took out a long breath again and spoke in a low and steady tone.

"It seems... not powerful enough." Qi Shi took a breath and touched his chin, thought carefully, his eyes lit up, and he stretched out his finger.

"What do you think of Liyue's love for the Demon King?"

I obviously know every word, but why does the combination give off a dirty and strange feeling everywhere? It feels like my ears are polluted after hearing it.

"It sounds like a title that is only found in some unflattering novels that cannot be called books. It is a bit too indecent." Zhong Li shook his head and said, indicating that he was not interested in this title.

"Hiss—! You've actually read that kind of novel!? Old Zhong, you've fallen. I always thought you were an upright person. I didn't expect you, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, to be bad." Qi Shi was shocked.

He said, then he coughed dryly and came over and whispered.

"Ahem, where did you buy it? I have a friend who is also very interested in this."

Zhongli: "..."

Vanessa: “…”

"In market stalls more than six hundred years ago, Liyue had already strictly prohibited the sale of such vulgar books and periodicals." Zhongli took a long breath, adjusted his mentality, and said with a headache.

"Hey...which idiot made this decision? If he can't feel the happiness brought by the emperor's uncle, he will deprive others of their happiness. This person is definitely as hard as a stinking stone in a manhole and has no idea of ​​any taste.

"Qi Shi said with an unhappy look.

Zhongli: "..."

I'm so sorry that I'm so uninterested.

"Huh..." The corners of Zhongli's mouth twitched slightly, and he took a deep breath and said calmly.

"Maybe he just wants the people of Liyue to live in a better environment, instead of being vulgar and unsightly."

After Zhongli finished speaking, he seemed to have something else to say when he saw Qi Shi, so he quickly changed the subject.

"You must be wondering what happened to Ruotuo Dragon King. This is not the place to talk. Besides, you are tired from the long journey. I know a good restaurant."

"Yes, I would have forgotten it if you didn't tell me. What happened to Ruituo? Is it because you are too old and you finally got Alzheimer's?" Qi Shi nodded and did not pursue it further.

Then he sighed and said.

"Well, in order to stimulate Ruo Tuo, I tried to see if I could use this method to retrieve my memory. I also played the role of a villain and stole his wife, but it had no effect. For Ruo Tuo, my whole life's reputation was ruined.

.”

Were you acting? You were acting in your true colors.

Zhongli didn't need to think about it to know how miserable Ruo Tuo was being tortured by Qi Shi.

…

Returning to Liyue Port, the group came to the restaurant Zhongli mentioned, which was exquisitely decorated.

After taking a seat, Zhongli recommended in a leisurely manner: "This restaurant has been open for almost three hundred years, and it is one of the best in Liyue. The squirrel fish as its signature dish is very good.

tasty."

"The chef who controls the heat has a lot of experience. The fish out of the oven is fresh and tender. The sweet sauce with pine nuts and corn kernels is rich in fragrance, sweet but not greasy. For those who have a good sweet tooth, it is a rare delicacy. Again.

Pair it with fermented glutinous rice dumplings as an after-dinner dessert, which will leave you with endless aftertaste.”

"Besides, although the other dishes are not so outstanding, they are still excellent. I don't know what kind of dishes you like, and whether you can get used to sweets like squirrel fish. You can choose some of your favorites.

Food." After Zhongli finished speaking, he placed the menu in front of Qi Shi.

"Well said! Then why not play an exciting game of Tarot cards first?" Qi Shi nodded and took out a box of Tarot cards like magic.

Vanessa: “…”
Chapter completed!