Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

Nightfall arrived as expected.

The lights of Liyue Harbor were bright, almost like daytime.

People finished their day's work, and at this time, many would meet up with friends to chat about life and perhaps vent their frustrations.

Some people, who had woken up in the morning full of confidence, ready to take on the world, now wore expressions filled with a mixture of emotions, having been humbled by the day's events.

But there were others who still maintained their enthusiasm, wearing smiles on their faces.

Life has many facets—some are joyful, others full of sorrow.

Yu Xie, Xian Yun, and Shen He arrived at the Xinyue Pavilion, and under the guidance of the waitress, they were led to a private room.

Ge Chen was already there.

"Now that everyone's here, let's serve the food," Ge Chen said to the waitress.

"Understood," the waitress smiled and left the room.

Xinyue Pavilion was a well-known restaurant in Liyue, and it was said that the private rooms here had to be reserved in advance. Even if one had the money, it was not guaranteed they could get a reservation.

"Please, take a seat. I'm treating tonight. Everyone, feel free to eat to your heart's content," Ge Chen said. "I've already ordered some dishes, but if there's anything else you want, just let me know."

The group sat around the table.

Xian Yun took a quick glance around the private room. "Ge Chen, if we were to calculate this meal by human standards, it should cost quite a lot of Mora. Looks like you've gotten the hang of how to earn Mora since you've been in Liyue Harbor for so long."

Ge Chen smiled. "I wouldn't say I'm a pro, but I've been here long enough to have saved up a little."

"By the way, you mentioned everyone was here, but where's Ganyu?"

"There's a bit of regret—Ganyu is very busy with her work and couldn't make it tonight."

"I see…" Xian Yun seemed to ponder for a moment.

Ganyu had written to her more than once, mentioning how busy her work as the secretary of the Liyue Qixing was. There had even been times during the Lantern Rite Festival when Ganyu couldn't return to Mount Aocang because of work.

"By the way, are you planning to settle down in Liyue Harbor for good, Shen He?" Ge Chen asked, turning her attention to Shen He.

"I…" Shen He hesitated for a moment. "I want to try integrating into human society again, and this is the first step for me."

Looking at Shen He, Ge Chen silently smiled.

Shen He had grown under her watch. Although Ge Chen hadn't spent as much time with Shen He as Xian Yun had, she was still very fond of her.

"It's nice to see you finally starting to make the effort, after so many years," Ge Chen said, her gaze lingering on Yu Xie.

Xian Yun also turned her eyes toward Yu Xie.

Both of their gazes contained more meaning than Yu Xie could fully process in that moment.

Shen He didn't understand the look in their eyes. She had never seen Xian Yun and Ge Chen look at anyone like that before—there was something special about the way they looked at Yu Xie, something she couldn't grasp.

Not long after, there was a knock at the door, and the food arrived.

The table was filled with an assortment of dishes, and the delicious aromas wafted in the air.

Although Xinyue Pavilion wasn't as affordable as Wanmin Restaurant, the taste of their dishes was undeniably excellent.

Dinner began.

"Here, Yu Xie, try this. It's really delicious," Ge Chen said as she suddenly stood up from her seat and walked over to Yu Xie's side, offering him some food.

Seeing this, Xian Yun furrowed her brow, then decisively stood up as well.

"Yu Xie, eat this. I just tried it, and it's very tasty," Xian Yun said, picking up some food and offering it to him.

In no time, Yu Xie's bowl was piled high with food, and he wasn't sure how to handle it.

"Uh, isn't this… a bit too much? I don't think I can eat all this…" Yu Xie said helplessly, caught between the enthusiasm of the two immortals, unsure of what to do.

The atmosphere at the dinner table seemed to change suddenly, and even Shen He noticed it.

However, Shen He couldn't quite figure out what was going on.

Why were Master and Ge Chen looking at each other like that?

In the end, the meal concluded in this subtle and awkward atmosphere.

Before parting ways, Xian Yun and Ge Chen walked to the side.

The two looked at each other and suddenly both smiled.

"This time, I won't hesitate like I did in the past," Xian Yun said.

"I won't either," Ge Chen replied.

"I think… we both really understand each other's feelings," Xian Yun said, taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling, her expression changing slightly.

"Yeah, so let's both try our best. Let's see if we can… keep Yu Xie this time."

"We will," Ge Chen said confidently.

The two exchanged a look, and once again a faint smile appeared on their faces.

Although there seemed to be some tension between the two over Yu Xie, like the way they both vied to serve him food in the private room of Xinyue Pavilion, their friendship built over a thousand years was genuine and irreplaceable, something precious.

.....

The next morning.

Yu Xie woke up from his sleep and went to the mirror, staring at his messy hair.

The events of the past few days still felt somewhat unbelievable to him.

He had been a general of the Guili Assembly a thousand years ago, and had interacted with many immortals.

Now, whether it was Xian Yun or Ge Chen, Yu Xie could feel their sincere affection towards him.

This kind of start, to be honest, felt a bit unbeatable.

But the feelings inside Yu Xie were complicated.

He couldn't remember anything from the past—no matter how small the memory, he couldn't recall it. This made him feel as if he were betraying their kindness.

"Better get to work," Yu Xie muttered to himself as he slapped his face, beginning to get ready.

After tidying up, he headed out.

....

The two girls walked side by side on the street.

One had long, deep blue hair that was almost black, while the other had fiery red hair.

Both girls were strikingly beautiful, the kind of people who would seem to radiate light even when standing in a crowd.

Just the two of them standing together formed a stunning sight.

"Indarias, do you think we'll be recognized?" one of them asked.

"It's fine. The portraits of us in those books about Yaksha are actually inaccurate. Plus, we have the 'Concealment Ring' that Gui Zhong gave us, so don't worry. It'll be fine," Indarias replied with a smile.

The girl with deep blue hair raised her hand to glance at her wrist, where a delicate jade bracelet rested. The bracelet was engraved with exquisite patterns, looking like mere decoration at first glance.

However, this jade bracelet wasn't just for show. It helped the wearer conceal their aura, making them appear no different from ordinary people.

It was a masterpiece of the God of Dust.

Since both Bonanus and Indarias weren't skilled in concealing their auras, the God of Dust Gui Zhong had custom-made the "Concealment Ring" for them, and it worked excellently.

"Alright, let's hurry up and find Yu Xie," Indarias said with a smile, brushing a strand of hair that the wind had blown loose.

"Mm, let's go together," Bonanus replied, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

In fact, it would have been more efficient to search separately, but the two had agreed not to do so.

Because they both believed that the order of their appearance was important. The sequence in which they appeared might determine some details in the grand scheme of things, and those details could decide success or failure.

So, to keep things fair, they had agreed to let Yu Xie see them both at the same time.

End of chapter

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