On the surface, the Lord did not answer...
But in reality, the Lord had already given his answer...
The implication was already very clear...
Averting her gaze, Cloud Retainer already had a general idea of the girl's identity. Although she still didn't know the girl's specific identity, just knowing that the girl was a being from that place was enough. If she were to ask further, it would be just as the Lord had said—it would not be a good thing for them.
But in that case... What exactly does that girl want to do?
Logically speaking... She should have gone to find the Lord, right? Why did she come to my abode to find me?
After understanding the girl's identity, Cloud Retainer fell into a new state of confusion, and one could say she was even more bewildered now. After all, a being like that should have no reason to seek her out.
At the time, she did say she was looking for me... But she didn't state a reason... Then she left without any warning...
Recalling what had just happened, Cloud Retainer still couldn't make sense of the situation.
Right after the girl left, she and Shenhe had immediately inspected the entire abode. But they found nothing missing, nor had anything been added. It was as if nothing had happened at all.
I still have to ask the Lord...
After some thought, Cloud Retainer decided to ask the Lord what that girl intended to do. Although she suspected the Lord might choose not to tell her due to the girl's identity, she still wanted to try asking first.
"Then what is her purpose, my Lord?"
Hmm? Why did Master suddenly ask this question? Weren't we still talking about that girl's identity??
Shenhe was also very confused, suddenly hearing her master change the subject to the girl's purpose instead of continuing to discuss her identity. She had still been reeling from what the Lord had just said, but then her master suddenly asked about the girl's purpose.
Could it be... Master already knows who that girl is?
After thinking for a moment, Shenhe felt this was highly possible. After all, some things don't need to be spelled out explicitly, especially for beings like her master and the Lord.
Mmm... It must be!
"You will find that out later."
Seeing Cloud Retainer ask this, Zhongli thought for a moment and gave such a reply.
In truth, he had considered whether to mention the matter with Miss Kiana tomorrow, but after some thought, he decided against it. After all, he and Miss Kiana were just putting on a show tomorrow; it wasn't as if the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles was truly going to kill him.
Of course, regarding the so-called matter of the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles wanting to kill him, he still needed the adepti to believe it was real. As for why he wouldn't actually die, he had already prepared a reason: the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles didn't truly want to kill him, but merely wished for him to 'die' in front of the people of Liyue.
"I see. In that case, I understand, my Lord." Nodding, Cloud Retainer did not press the matter further.
Since the Lord had already spoken, it would be impolite for her to keep asking. Besides, she knew the Lord was surely saying this for their own good. She needed to know her place.
"If there's nothing else, I will take my leave. Also, since it's a rare occasion for you to be here, you can go down and have a look around."
"Yes, my Lord."
Feeling that was about enough, Zhongli left with one last sentence and disappeared from before Cloud Retainer and Shenhe.
"Master, that girl's identity... what is it?"
After watching the Lord depart, Shenhe turned her head to look at her master and asked this question. Although she rarely took an interest in anything, she was genuinely curious about the matter of that girl's identity.
"You should not ask about that."
In response to Shenhe's inquiry, Cloud Retainer directly told her not to ask so many questions. Some things are better left unknown.
"I understand, Master."
Even though she was still very curious, since her master had spoken, she naturally knew what to do.
"Just now, the Lord said to go and have a look around. Since you're already here, you should go down for a stroll. Take the opportunity to see if you can still get used to this mortal world."
Using the Lord's words as a pretext, Cloud Retainer planned to have Shenhe go for a stroll in Liyue Harbor to see if she could still integrate into Liyue society. In any case, she was ultimately human, and perhaps she would have to return to the mortal realm one day.
"I understand, Master." Knowing what her master was thinking, Shenhe nodded again, then she asked, "Then, Master..."
"I have other matters to attend to. You go by yourself."
Before Shenhe could finish her sentence, Cloud Retainer had already spoken.
Next, she planned to visit the other adepti to see if that girl had appeared before them as well.
After that, Cloud Retainer also quickly disappeared from Shenhe's sight.
___
🔥 New stories are available now! 🔥
We're handing out that '25% bonus' that makes your wallet smile. 😄
✅ Access up to 40 advanced chapters of ALL stories!
✅ Receive exclusive content and updates!
Help us hit our community goals:
🎯 100 Powerstones = +1 Bonus Chapter for everyone
🚀 140 MEMBERS = +5 extra chapters of ALL STORIES!
👻 P - Walnutchan