Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

Another Ordinary Day

It was just another ordinary day.

There wasn't much different from the past month. People came and went on the streets.

Yu Xie had taken on a commission—there were a group of monsters wandering in a designated area. Although it was far from Liyue Harbor, it had been affecting travelers, so they hoped that capable adventurers would deal with the monsters and make sure they didn't appear near the roads anymore.

There was nothing particularly exciting about this commission, but the reward was decent, so Yu Xie didn't think much of it and accepted it. Now, he was on his way out of Liyue Harbor.

But strangely, Yu Xie had a feeling that someone was following him.

The person following him didn't seem like an ordinary individual. They maintained a consistent distance—neither too close nor too far—and seemed skilled in hiding their presence and counter-surveillance. If it were an ordinary person, it would be nearly impossible to detect that they were being followed.

Yu Xie only confirmed he was being followed due to his exceptional perception and the system's alert.

It seemed that there were two followers.

There were all sorts of people behind him, and at a glance, it was impossible to pinpoint who exactly was tailing him.

It was just his luck that he had received a commission requiring him to leave the city.

Once he was outside the city, there would be fewer people, making it much easier to spot the two followers if they continued to follow him.

So, Yu Xie kept his usual pace, walking calmly and confidently.

Not far away, Bonanus and Indarias were following him...

The two of them hadn't yet figured out how to present themselves in front of Yu Xie.

Thousands of years had passed, and such a long time had worn down so many things.

Reunion after such a long time inevitably stirred strong emotions, and they both wanted to make a good impression on the current Yu Xie.

"Indarias, do you think if we keep following Yu Xie like this, and he notices us now, he might think we're suspicious?" Bonanus couldn't help but ask.

"It shouldn't be an issue..." Indarias thought for a moment. "Hmm... As long as we don't get discovered before we figure out how to make our entrance."

"I..." Bonanus wanted to say something more, but it came out in broken fragments.

She thought of many things—memories from thousands of years ago.

Now, the moment of reunion was getting closer, and the story she had once thought was over had not yet been concluded.

Bonanus was trying hard to keep calm, hoping that when she finally met Yu Xie face-to-face, she would present the best version of herself.

Although Indarias appeared calm, her heart was far from peaceful.

Scenes from the past flashed through her mind, making her anticipation grow stronger, but hesitation also followed.

She didn't want to act strange when she finally met Yu Xie, making him think of her as a strange woman.

Damn... why is it so hard to make a perfect entrance?!

Just then, Yu Xie left the city and suddenly quickened his pace.

Seeing this, Bonanus and Indarias immediately followed.

They continued until they reached an isolated, uninhabited wilderness, and it was only then that Yu Xie stopped.

Along the roadside, several wandering monsters noticed Yu Xie and immediately turned hostile. Their eyes grew fierce as they opened their mouths and let out low growls, charging at him.

Bonanus and Indarias saw this scene and didn't hesitate for a moment. The same thought flashed through their minds—Yu Xie was in danger!

Without a second thought, they both simultaneously appeared from behind and moved swiftly past Yu Xie.

They delivered several quick strikes, so fast that they were barely visible to the naked eye.

The monsters fell to the ground, motionless.

Bonanus and Indarias then quickly turned back and anxiously looked at Yu Xie.

"Yu Xie, are you okay?"

Yu Xie was silent for a moment. "I'm fine. But why are you following me?"

As soon as he saw their figures, Yu Xie had already recognized who they were.

It was quite easy to tell, especially with Indarias's bright red hair.

Upon hearing his question, Bonanus and Indarias both felt a sudden pang in their hearts.

The perfect entrance they had imagined seemed to have failed, and now Yu Xie had discovered them...

This situation was awkward. Was their long-awaited reunion after a thousand years going to be seen as suspicious by Yu Xie?

Neither of them answered his question right away. Their expressions were like that of children who had done something wrong.

"Alright, no matter what, you two were just worried about me and acted out of concern, right?" Yu Xie said with a helpless smile. "Just so you know, I don't remember anything from before, but I do know who you are."

Bonanus and Indarias nodded frequently.

"Have you two been tired from following me all day?" Yu Xie asked again.

Bonanus and Indarias nodded, but then they realized nodding didn't quite feel right, so they started shaking their heads instead, but then shaking their heads didn't seem right either. They both got caught in hesitation.

"...I'm not blaming you for following me. I just meant to say, if you're tired, you can rest under the tree over there," Yu Xie said, pointing to the shade of a tree beside the road.

Then, the three of them sat under the tree, with Yu Xie sitting between Bonanus and Indarias.

The wind blew through the wilderness, and the leaves above rustled softly.

The atmosphere felt a bit strange.

"Why are you following me?" Yu Xie still wanted to ask.

"Because... we didn't want the reunion to be so ordinary," Indarias said quietly. "So we've been thinking about how to make our entrance, waiting for the right moment."

"Mm..." Bonanus nodded in agreement.

Yu Xie was a little taken aback by this response, then couldn't help but smile.

"Is my idea strange?" Indarias asked him.

"It's not strange," Yu Xie shook his head. "It's just that a simple reunion isn't so bad, you know? Our lives aren't a drama, right? And honestly, I think your entrance just now was perfect."

At this, Bonanus and Indarias both looked at him.

"Really... was it really perfect?" Bonanus asked tentatively.

"Of course. You stood in front of me and helped defeat the monsters," Yu Xie said with certainty.

Only after hearing this did Bonanus and Indarias's expressions finally relax.

These two girls really couldn't hide their true feelings.

The atmosphere lightened compared to earlier, but it still felt a little strange.

Yu Xie glanced into the distance, but his gaze was suddenly drawn to a dilapidated house.

There was a flower bed outside, and overall, the house seemed somewhat familiar.

After thinking for a moment, Yu Xie stood up and walked towards the house.

As he got closer, he looked around, but he didn't recall ever having been here before.

"What's wrong?" Indarias asked.

"I feel like I've seen this place before," Yu Xie muttered, stroking his chin as a thought about Shen He suddenly flashed through his mind.

He remembered. This was Shen He's home.

Or rather, it had been Shen He's home.

End of chapter

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