I'm in Liyue, but I'm the only person in the chat group?

"What's up?"

"You should know Albedo from Mondstadt. I need his help with some questions."

"Um...?"

Xingqiu was confused for a moment, then thought about it carefully and then clapped his hands and said in sudden realization:

"You're talking about Teacher Baichao."

Han Xiao nodded.

"No problem. Teacher Bai Chuo and I often exchange letters. Please write down your questions and I will send them to you the next time I send a letter."

Without asking too much, Xingqiu agreed happily.

However, after agreeing, he still asked Han Xiao curiously:

"Speaking of which, why did you suddenly ask Teacher Bai Chuo for help?"

"I have some doubts about alchemy. You also know that there are too few people in Liyue who are proficient in alchemy."

"That's true..."

Xingqiu is clear.

He also knew that Han Xiao was studying alchemy recently.

As for how you know...

It's very simple. The sound of explosions coming from Han Xiao's house every day is a big topic among people who eat Huyan.

It’s hard not to know.

There were indeed very few people in Liyue who were proficient in alchemy, so it was understandable that Han Xiao asked her to introduce Abedo to him.

After all, Albedo was a prodigy who single-handedly improved Mond's alchemical attainments to a level second only to Sumeru.

...

Three bowls will not make it to Hong Kong.

Zhongli had a headache and had to withdraw his thoughts.

Can you please let him take back what he just praised Han Xiao?

Good guy, the reason for looking for Xingqiu is to get in touch with Mondstadt's son of chalk.

If you don't want to learn so many alchemy schools, you should learn the Creation School of the Children of Chalk.

Do you know that the Creation School of the Children of the Chalk is very closely related to Camrea?

I just said that you are worthy of training, and in the blink of an eye you are going to cause trouble for me, right?

He's really brave.

Zhongli sighed helplessly. He now regretted teaching Han Xiao the basics of alchemy.

His ability to get things done is probably better than that of his own hall master, the monkey.

Um...think about it...

The fact that the second monument is half price is actually quite outrageous... right?

Forget it... let's settle the matter of Han Xiao first.

Thinking of this, Zhongli stood up, left the words "Send the bill to the Rebirth Hall" skillfully, and walked towards Han Xiao's house.

Today, he, the Rock King, will destroy the opponent's dream with both hands.

...

After receiving Xingqiu's affirmative answer, Han Xiao walked towards his home while calculating what items he should use in his previous life to arouse Albedo's curiosity.

Lights, phones...

Will it be easier for Abedo?

computer?

Unfortunately, Han Xiao didn't think of anything to impress Abedo in the end.

It's not that he didn't expect it, it was actually that when he found a certain wandering bird standing at the door of his house, he had no idea at all.

There is only one thing on my mind, why is this man here again?

Chapter 9 Okay, Emperor, I have a showdown.

"Mr. Zhongli, why are you here? Are you here to see the progress of the puppets?"

"No, little friend Hanxiao, I came here specifically to talk to you."

"That's it...please come in first, Mr. Zhongli."

With that said, Han Xiao took out the key and opened the door, led Zhongli to sit down at the table in the living room, and went to the side to take out a cup of tea and hot water.

During this period, Zhongli didn't speak, but just watched De Hanxiao quietly.

"Please, Mr. Zhongli."

"Thank you."

Taking the teacup handed over by Han Xiao, feeling the faint heat coming from the wall of the cup, Zhongli nodded slightly and thanked him, then placed the teacup on the table.

Golden eyes stared at the somewhat uneasy Han Xiao, and stated in a calm tone:

"I came here specially today to have a talk with you, little friend Hanxiao."

"What to talk about?"

"Some taboos about alchemy."

The moment Zhong Li finished speaking, Han Xiao understood what he meant.

I'm here to patch him up.

Thinking of this, Han Xiao's mood calmed down, and she even asked Zhongli about something strange about him.

"Before answering the question, can I ask Mr. Zhongli a question?"

"Excuse me."

"Why does Mr. Zhongli always call me like a friend? It seems that in the whole Liyue, Mr. Zhongli only calls me this way?"

"As far as common sense is concerned, this is true."

Zhongli leisurely picked up the tea and took a sip, and then said slowly:

"Teyvat has never been a closed continent. I just shout this out of respect for my little friend."

Good guy, good guy...

Han Xiao's eyelids jumped when she heard this.

Obviously, although Zhongli didn't say it explicitly, he still hinted that he knew Han Xiao's origins.

Thinking of this, Han Xiao couldn't help but admire:

"As expected of Liyue's Yanwang Emperor, he is indeed aware of everything."

? ? ? ?

Ah this...

Zhongli's hand holding the tea cup shook uncontrollably, and the expression on his face became a little strange.

What happened?

How come he was exposed?

Obviously, the human identity of 'Zhongli' is doing very well...

At this moment, Han Xiao also realized that she seemed to have let something slip, so she looked at Zhongli quite simply:

"The matter has come to an end. Why don't you, Emperor, let us reveal our identities and have a good talk? It seems that the Emperor knows that I went to Xingqiu today to ask for Abedo's contact information."

"Just call me Zhongli."

Zhongli pondered for a moment, then asked his guess:

"Based on universal rationality, there is no obvious flaw in Zhongli's identity."

"My little friend's tone seems to be very determined. It seems that the world that my little friend lived in before must be quite special, right?"

Noticing Zhongli's curious gaze, Han Xiao thought for a while and said:

"Well...how should I put it? I've heard a theory."

“Some people occasionally capture information overflowing from other worlds and record it as inspiration.”

"Then information about other worlds will be made known to the public through novels, movies, games and the like."

"As for the special, unfortunately, there is no god or extraordinary power in that world. It is just a very ordinary world."

In the ordinary world, not necessarily.

Zhong Li didn't say much, but looked at Han Xiao with a thoughtful look and spoke of his doubts:

"It seems that my friend knows some of Tivat's secrets, why did he suddenly make such an impulsive decision?"

"Because I need strength."

Facing Zhongli's question, Han Xiao calmly stated her reasons.

"Oh? Please elaborate."

"It's very simple. I'm afraid Mr. Zhongli already wants to retire."

"Retirement...abdication and rest, this word describes it very accurately."

Zhongli nodded slightly, acknowledging Han Xiao's words.

He does plan to retire.

Six thousand years have passed, and Liyue has been in charge for more than 3,700 years.

It's time to let go.

"That's it"

This Han Xiao spread his hands in a very bachelor manner.

"Mr. Zhongli must be worried that if he lets go too quickly, it will cause chaos in Liyue, so he must be ready to test the people of Liyue."

"As far as common sense is concerned, this is true."

Zhongli answered quite simply, that's what he thought.

Suddenly, he understood the meaning of Han Xiao's words.

"It turns out that it's because my letting go makes you feel that you need strength to help you get through the chaotic period that follows."

"even..."

"There are even other Six Nations."

Without thinking, Han Xiao filled in what Zhongli had not finished saying.

"Tevat is a continent with gods. If Emperor Yan abdicates, Liyue's diplomacy may be inherently weaker when facing the other six countries."

As he said this, Han Xiao felt that what he said was not quite accurate, and then gave another example:

"In my hometown there is a super weapon called a mushroom egg, which can cause dozens or millions of casualties in one shot."

"It is precisely because of the existence of weapons of mass destruction like mushroom eggs that various countries have stopped war and chosen peace."

"So, when others suspect you have weapons of mass destruction, you'd better do it."

"Is this what gods represent in the eyes of children?"

Zhongli's eyes narrowed slightly.

Although Han Xiao's words were straightforward, the meaning contained in them was not simple.

If you don’t talk about the distance, let’s talk about Sumeru.

From the battle of Kanrya five hundred years ago until the [Little Lucky Grass King] succeeded to the throne, even though Sumeru was a country that respected wisdom, it still experienced a period of considerable chaos.