Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

"It seems my taste hasn't changed much over the years," Yu Xie chuckled.

"So... do you think I still look good with my hair in a ponytail?" Xianyun turned her gaze away.

"Mm, of course," Yu Xie nodded with a smile.

At that moment, the sky, which had been clear just a moment ago, suddenly became overcast, thick clouds blocking much of the sunlight.

Yu Xie looked up at the sky. "Looks like it's going to rain. We might need to head back."

"Then let's go back," Xianyun said, though she seemed a little reluctant. The weather wasn't cooperating, after all.

Just as they were about to leave, the rain began to fall, drops splashing onto the surface of the water, creating ripples.

Before they could even make it off the island, the rain became heavier.

The dense raindrops hit them, soaking their clothes.

Xianyun's black silk inner garment clung to her skin after getting wet, and Yu Xie couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy.

The scene before them seemed to have a kind of magnetic pull, drawing attention in an almost unsettling way.

Yu Xie quickly took off his coat and draped it over Xianyun's shoulders.

"Here, put this on."

"Mm..." Xianyun nodded obediently.

Yu Xie's coat wasn't wet on the inside, and it still retained his warmth. Xianyun could feel her heartbeat quicken uncontrollably.

The two of them made their way back to the Wangshu Inn, and the rain continued to fall heavily throughout the afternoon.

Shen He stood alone beneath the eaves on the top floor, gazing out at the rain curtain in silence.

Yu Xie and Xianyun joined her.

"Shen He, you've been silent for a while. Are you reminiscing about the peaceful days on Mount Aocang?" Xianyun asked.

"A little," Shen He replied. "But Master, I think I still want to integrate into human society. Today, I observed a lot of people's behaviors."

"Any insights?" Xianyun inquired.

"Most of it was ordinary behavior, but there's one thing that caught my attention," Shen He said. "I saw some travelers, a man and a woman together. It seemed like they went everywhere together, holding hands, and the way they looked at each other... I don't understand it, but they all seemed very happy. It was like they could only see each other."

At this point, Shen He seemed to realize something and continued, "By the way, Master, it's like the way you look at Yu Xie."

This statement made both Yu Xie and Xianyun pause for a moment.

They probably understood what Shen He was referring to with the couple, but how could they explain this to her?

"Ahem... this is my fault. I should have taught you about this kind of thing much earlier," Xianyun said. "Shen He, the people you saw are likely couples."

"Couple? Then... Master, are you and Yu Xie a couple?"

The unexpected question left Xianyun at a loss for how to respond.

Just then, the rain stopped, the clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, and sunlight once again bathed Dihua Marsh. A thin, almost imperceptible mist hovered over the water, drifting like a delicate veil.

"Yu Xie, Xianyun, Shen He!" A familiar voice called out.

The three of them turned at the same time and saw Ge Chen and Gui Zhong finally arriving.

"Sorry we're late," Ge Chen said apologetically.

The timing of their arrival was perfect, as it helped divert the conversation away from Shen He's earlier question, sparing Xianyun from having to answer it at that moment.

Xianyun let out a sigh of relief and glanced at Yu Xie.

Of course, Xianyun had wanted to answer "Yu Xie and I are a couple," but she was worried that saying so might make Yu Xie uncomfortable.

"Where are Bonanus and Indarias? Haven't they arrived yet?" Gui Zhong looked around and asked.

"They said they'd be a little late," Ge Chen replied. "They should arrive around dinner time."

Bonanus and Indarias... Speaking of them reminded Yu Xie of Xiao, who was probably still at the Wangshu Inn.

According to what Xianyun had said about the past, when he was still the general guarding Guili Assembly, he and Xiao had been close friends.

But despite being at Wangshu Inn for so long, Yu Xie had yet to see Xiao's figure. Could something have come up?

Time passed, and soon it was dinner time. Bonanus and Indarias finally arrived.

In the private room of Wangshu Inn, the seven of them gathered around the table.

At dinner, the "battle for the dishes" from before was reenacted once again, but this time it wasn't just Xianyun and Ge Chen.

Yu Xie found it a little helpless, but there wasn't much he could do to stop it...

The food at Wangshu Inn was delicious, and fortunately, they managed to finish the meal without any major incidents...

It was already quite late, and the night was deep and quiet. Everyone returned to their rooms to rest.

Since the rain earlier that afternoon, the sky had been especially clear, as if washed clean by the rain. When nightfall came, the bright moon hung high in the sky, casting its silver light and illuminating the entire Dihua Marsh.

The moonlight, soft as gossamer, covered the land, creating a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere.

The water of Dihua Marsh glimmered in the moonlight, like a giant mirror reflecting the silver radiance.

Perhaps it was the beauty of the scene that had been lingering in his mind, but Yu Xie found it difficult to fall asleep.

He got out of bed, opened the window, and gazed outside.

After a moment of contemplation, he put on his coat and went out.

He arrived at the top floor, letting the gentle night breeze blow as he gazed at the night view of Dihua Marsh below, which looked like a scroll of art.

One could not deny that such a beautiful scene would naturally free one's heart.

The surroundings were very quiet, with no human voices, only the sound of the wind and the occasional bird call coming from afar.

Yu Xie looked up at the roof again, but still saw no sign of the Great Sage who Subdues Demons—Xiao.

"Long time no see."

Just as Yu Xie turned around, he heard a voice beside him.

"Xiao?" Yu Xie recognized the figure clearly.

The person standing before him wasn't very tall, but their appearance was very much as Yu Xie remembered, and that unique aura was unmistakable.

"It's been a long time. I hope you've been well." Xiao looked at Yu Xie.

"...Were you not here during the day?" Yu Xie asked.

"There was a location where monsters were causing trouble. It was more troublesome than I had expected," Xiao said. "So it took a little more time."

"I see..." Yu Xie replied.

Since the end of the Archon War, Xiao had likely been stationed here, and if there were monsters causing trouble nearby, Xiao would never have ignored it.

This was his way of atoning, and his unshakable resolve.

"It's quite late. Aren't you going to rest?" Xiao asked.

"I'm a little restless, so I figured I'd come see the view here," Yu Xie glanced down again.

"…Yu Xie, there's something I've been wanting to ask you," Xiao said after a moment of silence.

"What is it?"

At that moment, a faint sound of footsteps approached. Xiao turned his head to look.

"It's Bonanus. She's probably here to find you, so I'll leave first," Xiao said. With a flash, his figure vanished, as though he had never been there at all.

Yu Xie was a little puzzled by Xiao's actions. Weren't they all friends? Why did Xiao leave just because Bonanus arrived?

"You really are here, Yu Xie!" Bonanus's voice rang out, and she flashed a cute smile as she walked toward him.

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