"I think the possibility of it being a coincidence with the same name is 99%, but what if it's that remaining 1%?" Keqing continued, her thoughts drifting back to the feeling Yu Xie gave her.
It was a feeling she couldn't quite put into words. It was as if Yu Xie had been through a lot, but everything was deeply hidden in the depths of his soul, something most people could never perceive.
"I have an inexplicable feeling that this matter needs to be verified," Ningguang said thoughtfully.
"Do you mean...?"
"If the contents of this book are true, then the immortals of Jueyun Karst must know about it. If we can meet one of them, we'll know for sure." Ningguang paused. "Apart from the immortals who live deep in the mountains, Ganyu might also know about this. However, Ganyu is currently on vacation; she's left Liyue Harbor and gone to Mt. Aocang. How about we wait for her to return?"
Upon hearing this, Keqing hesitated for a moment.
Her curiosity was growing stronger, and she was becoming more eager to uncover the truth.
If the general in the story really existed, it would provide even stronger support for her belief in "human governance."
A mortal could also protect the peace and stability of Liyue.
"It might take some time before Ganyu returns. Let's go to Jueyun Karst directly," Keqing said after a brief pause.
"...Alright. Tomorrow, let's go meet this Yu Xie," Ningguang said.
....
The next day.
The sun was shining brightly.
The spring sunshine was warm, not hot, unlike the scorching heat of summer.
Yu Xie woke up from his sleep, washed up, prepared breakfast, ate, and got ready to head out for work.
Adventurer Guild commissions were largely a matter of luck. Sometimes, you'd get a good commission that would keep you going for half a year, but other times, the rewards could barely cover the cost of oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Fortunately, Yu Xie had been an adventurer for a month, and with his excellent skills, he had already gained some renown, so he didn't have to worry about finding commissions.
Walking along the street, he passed by hurried pedestrians, with everyone heading to work early in the morning.
Some people had determined looks, filled with hope for the day ahead; others wore grim expressions, clearly not eager to go to work.
Life in all its forms could be seen in Liyue Harbor.
In such a vast port city, all kinds of people from across Teyvat could coexist, as long as they followed the laws and rules of Liyue.
Just then, something ahead caught Yu Xie's attention and caused him to stop in his tracks, surprising the passersby.
Ningguang, the Tianquan star, and Keqing, the Yuheng star, walked towards him from the front, stopping right in front of him.
It was rare to see both the Tianquan star and the Yuheng star appear at the same time.
"What's going on?"
"Why are Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing here?"
"Look, it seems like they came to find that person?"
"Who is that person?"
The people couldn't help but murmur among themselves.
"Hello, Yu Xie, we meet again," Keqing greeted him first.
"Is there something you need?" Yu Xie responded, glancing at Ningguang. "This is...?"
Though it was his first time meeting Ningguang, he could sense her mature beauty and intellectual elegance. She gave off the aura of a big sister who would comfort you gently and embrace you when you were feeling down.
"Hello, I'm Ningguang, the Tianquan of the Seven Stars of Liyue," Ningguang said with a warm smile.
"You two are here to see me—there must be something you need?" Yu Xie asked.
"Do you have some time today?" Ningguang asked in return.
"I can make time."
"If you have something important to take care of, we won't disturb you today and can come back another time," Keqing said.
"Let's do it today; I don't have anything important to do," Yu Xie thought for a moment, confirming that he had no unfinished commissions.
"In that case… how about we change the location and talk somewhere else?" Ningguang suggested.
Under the gaze of the crowd, Yu Xie, along with Ningguang and Keqing left there, leaving the bystanders even more surprised.
The man seemed so ordinary—why were Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing being so polite to him?
Could he be someone important?
.......
Liyue Harbor, Northern Suburbs.
Yu Xie followed Ningguang and Keqing here, and at last, there were no other people around.
Why did they have to walk this far to talk somewhere without anyone else?
If this were an ordinary situation, it might feel like they were plotting something.
But with Ningguang and Keqing involved, they surely wouldn't tie him up or anything.
"Thank you for agreeing to come with us," Keqing said, stopping and turning to face Yu Xie.
"Alright, speak up. What's this about?" Yu Xie smiled.
"If possible, please come with us to Jueyun Karst," Keqing said seriously.
Upon hearing the name Jueyun Karst, Yu Xie thought for a moment.
Most people from Liyue knew that Jueyun Karst was the home of immortals, where the mountain air was rich with spiritual energy, and the scenery was as beautiful as a paradise.
Every year, many people seeking to meet immortals would visit Jueyun Karst, but only a few actually got to meet one.
"What are we going to Jueyun Karst for?" Yu Xie asked.
Ningguang and Keqing exchanged a glance, and then Keqing pulled out the book, flipping to the marked page and handing it to Yu Xie.
Before coming to see Yu Xie, Ningguang and Keqing had discussed whether to tell him their purpose for going to Jueyun Karst. In the end, they decided to be honest.
After all, if Yu Xie was truly Yu Xie, there was no point in hiding anything. Wouldn't the legendary General Yu Xie be able to tell what they were up to?
If Yu Xie wasn't the Yu Xie, there was no reason to keep it secret.
Yu Xie took the book from Keqing, reading the marked page.
His feelings were mixed.
He didn't remember what he had done in his previous lives, so it was impossible for him to recall the life of General Yu Xie.
Could he have really been the General of Guilli Assembly?
He honestly preferred to think of himself as an ordinary person. As for leading armies and fighting demons—he couldn't really imagine that life right now.
Could it just be a coincidence of names? After all, while his name wasn't as common as "Zhang Wei from Three Kingdom," it wasn't exactly rare either.
"So, you think I am the 'General Yu Xie' mentioned in this book?"
"There is a possibility," Ningguang said. "While the greater chance is that it's just a coincidence of names, we can't completely dismiss the slim possibility."
"I see…" Yu Xie pondered for a moment. "Then let's go to Jueyun Karst. If we meet an immortal, we'll know for sure."
Actually, Yu Xie was quite curious to meet an immortal.
For example, there was the adeptus Liu Yun, that woman who was great at chatting.
End of chapter
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