vncnus Chapter 350: Have you solved it?
Chapter 350: Have you solved it?
"Is this... Liyue Harbor?" Gui Zhong stared blankly at the prosperous city in front of him, a hint of surprise and admiration flashing in his eyes.
"How is it? Is this place better than the previous Guiliji?" asked Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun with a smile.
“That’s more than one step.” Gui Zhong sighed, his eyes wandering between the busy port and the towering buildings. “This place is full of vitality and hope. Every stone and every gust of wind seems to be telling a new story.”
Although Guiliji is a human settlement established by the alliance of the two demon gods, Morax and Hagentus, it is far from being as lively and prosperous as Liyue Harbor, which has developed for thousands of years.
As the group walked into Liyue Harbor, Gui Zhong's extraordinary temperament and unique attire immediately attracted many eyes.
But Gui Zhong didn't care about these gazes, her mind had already been attracted by this city.
Every street and every building tells the story of the accumulation of history and the changes of the times.
Gui Zhong's gaze wandered over every corner of Liyue Harbor, as if he wanted to take it all in.
"Let's go, Guizhong, I'll take you to meet an old friend." said Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun.
"Old friend?" Gui Zhong looked confused, but then a light flashed in her mind and she seemed to have the answer in her heart.
After walking through the port and crossing Feiyunpo, the group of six arrived at Chihuyan.
Three bowls and you won’t be able to finish your job.
The tall brown figure still sat alone in the corner of the tea stall as usual, holding a teacup in hand, listening quietly to Tian Tiezui's storytelling.
It seems that nothing has changed, and time seems to have stopped in this small tea stall.
Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun glanced at Gui Zhong and, as expected, saw a complicated look from him. She smiled lightly and walked straight to the tea stall.
Zhongli, who was sipping tea and listening to a book, only felt a fresh and fragrant breeze blowing by his side, and a familiar figure appeared at another seat at the tea table.
"Mr. Zhongli." Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun called softly.
Zhongli raised his eyes slightly and saw the person in front of him. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "A Ping? Why are you..."
——How did you become your younger self again?
Zhongli didn't say this in the end, but Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun naturally understood what he meant.
But she just smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "My old friend is still here, and my heart is happy, and I am naturally young and radiant."
"Old friend?" Zhongli's eyes moved slightly.
"Morax, long time no see."
A gentle but emotional voice sounded in Zhongli's ears. He was slightly startled and turned his eyes to the source of the voice.
When he saw Gui Zhong's familiar face, Zhongli's face froze and his aura became disordered for a moment.
"Return to the end?!"
Looking at the familiar figure in his memory, Zhongli had a hint of disbelief in his eyes.
"I didn't expect that when we met again, it would be like this." Gui Zhong smiled brightly, as beautiful as the most beautiful glass lily.
Zhongli slowly loosened his grip on the teacup. He looked at Su Xun, who was standing next to Gui Zhong. He seemed to understand something, and a look of understanding appeared in his eyes. "I really never thought that we would meet again here." Zhongli said with a complicated expression.
"It's great to see you again." Zhongli added.
For a moment, the atmosphere was a little subtle. Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun looked at the two of them quietly without saying a word.
"Well, why don't we find a place to have a good chat." Feeling a little embarrassed, Paimon scratched his head and spoke at the right time.
At this time, Tian Tiezui was still reading a book passionately and was unaware of the movement in the corner.
Hearing this, everyone nodded, stood up and left.
It just so happened that Su Xun's courtyard was nearby, so the group came here.
In the simple and elegant courtyard, a few flowers and plants sway gently in the breeze.
Everyone sat around the stone table, and for a moment, no one knew where to start.
It was Guizhong who broke the silence first. She said in a teasing tone: "Morax, Liyue Harbor is so prosperous now. It seems that you are very diligent."
Hearing this, before Zhongli could say anything, Paimeng complained: "Diligent? These two words have nothing to do with Zhongli. He is usually the most idle. All he does all day is drink tea, listen to books, and walk the birds!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh when they heard this, and the atmosphere eased a lot.
Zhongli took a sip of tea and smiled calmly: "Now that I have relieved myself of my worldly responsibilities, I naturally don't have to be as busy as before." There was a sense of calmness and ease in Zhongli's voice, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.
"The prosperity of Liyue Port is the result of the joint efforts of everyone. I am just one of them."
Gui Zhong nodded slightly. She could feel the changes in Zhongli.
The demon god who used to like to settle the world with force and had a somewhat tough temper has now become more gentle and casual.
“However, even though you have stepped down, you must be keeping an eye on Liyue’s developments.” Gui Zhong said.
Zhongli nodded slightly: "Liyue is a place I have protected for many years, so I will not let it go easily."
Everyone chatted a lot, reminiscing about the past and discussing the current development of Liyue.
Before we knew it, the sun had set and the afterglow cast its light over the courtyard, giving everything a golden hue.
"Um, Zhongli, why don't you ask how Guizhong was resurrected?" At this time, Paimeng couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked.
Zhongli paused, then said calmly: "Since we are reunited, why bother asking why? As long as you come back, that's good enough."
Paimon was not satisfied with Zhongli's answer. She frowned and wanted to say something.
But Ying pulled her hand and shook her head gently, indicating that she didn't need to ask any more questions.
Some things cannot be spoken out loud casually, especially when it comes to mysteries like reincarnation and the passage of time. They can only be kept secret from each other.
Since Zhongli did not ask any further questions, he must have his considerations.
Seeing that no one present mentioned this topic, Paimeng curled his lips and did not continue to ask.
"By the way, Morax, have you unlocked the earthly chain that I left for you?" Gui Zhong suddenly changed the subject and brought up another topic with a playful smile in his eyes.
Gui Zhong’s sudden question startled Zhongli for a moment, and then he fell into memories.
"This is a token of the covenant, and also my challenge to you. All my wisdom is hidden in this stone lock." The girl repeated what she had said when they first met.
"Before I died, I told you to forget about this matter, but I know your character. I guess you have been trying to figure it out all these years? So... have you figured it out?" Gui Zhong stared at Zhong Li, as if he was looking forward to his answer.