Didn't you say you couldn't?

Zhongli stared at Bai Ye.

　Seeing his confused look, a smile flashed in his eyes.

　"How about you stay in Liyue?"

　"You said that Liyue is very much like your hometown."

　"Then, let's sign a contract."

　As soon as these words came out, Bai Ye was stunned.

　"Stay in Liyue?"

　"It seems feasible."

　"But, sign a contract?"

　"Sir Zhongli, what contract do you want to sign with me?"

　"There seems to be nothing in me worth trading with you."

　Bai Ye was very clear about Liyue's contract.

　Follow equivalent exchange.

　Did Zhongli saw anything valuable on him?

　He is now moraless.

　Now even the tea he drink was treated by the Xiao.

　He didn't think he had anything that Zhongli could value.

　"No, your existence is the greatest value."

　"I am very interested about the country you are talking about."

　"Originally, I planned to...well, retire."

　"But after listening to what you said, I decided to slow down my retirement."

　"How about you stay in Liyue and help me build Liyue?"

　"The next step in Liyue will be an era of human."

　"I will give you the Vision, and you will help me build Liyue."

　"Make Liyue what you want it to be."

　...

　What the hell.

　He just said that he could not interfere with Celestia.

　And you said gonna make a deal with me now with the Vision?

　Bai Ye suddenly felt like he was about to burst.

　Is Zhongli seriously ill?

　Bai Ye looked at Zhongli with a speechless face.

　"You don't need to look at me like that."

　"Although I can't directly give you the Vision."

　"But indirection is still possible."

　After saying this, Zhongli took out an extinguished Vision and placed it on the table.

　"Sign a contract with me, and this vision will be yours."

　"I'll light it for you."

　The Vision was indeed issued by Celestia.

　But it was also lit by the Archon (Gnosis).

　Anyway, the operating mechanism is quite troublesome.

　But if there is a dead Vision, it would be too easy for him as the Archon of Liyue to light it up.

　Just like a certain rich woman.

　When she obtained the extinguished Vision, she had no intention of keeping it in her hands, and even tried to sell it.

　And it just lit up when she touched it.

　There is no doubt that this might have come from Zhongli.

　Maybe it was Zhongli who made that rich woman lose a lot of mora.

　"As expected of you."

　"But...build Liyue into what I want?"

　"Mr. Zhongli, did you make something wrong?"

　"You just believe me that much?"

　Bai Ye did not sign a contract with Zhongli rashly.

　Although it looks very tempting.

　But who knows if there are any pitfalls?

　Xiao on the side also frowned and looked at Zhongli.

　Could the emperor be too hasty?

　However, the emperor must have his reasons for doing this.

　Um...

　Zhongli leisurely picked up the tea and took a sip.

　Then he slowly said:

　"Liyue has not changed for thousands of years due to the interference of the adepti and me."

　"As the saying goes, one is born in sorrow and dies in happiness."

　"The words you just said to me made me see a new future."

　"I created Liyue with my own hands."

　"From the simplest bartering with money to the various rules and regulations now, they were all created by me."

　"If you compare Liyue at the beginning to a child."

　"Then the child is now an adult."

　"As a father, it's time for me to let go."

　"and..."

　Having said this, he did not continue.

　And he was tired too.

　The world is changing, and everything he once knew is slowly disappearing.

　Just like the Seven Gods of Zeng and Jin.

　So far, except for the remaining few, the rest have been replaced.

　After experiencing thousands of years of wind and frost, he was also tired.

　It's time to let go and completely hand over Liyue to humans.

　According to his plan, he will fake his death at the next Rite of Descension.

　Then give the people of Liyue a test.

　If the people in Liyue passed his test, then he would let them go completely.

　But now Bai Ye appears.

　This one is from another world.

　And he was a traveler from a country that was very similar to Liyue.

　Maybe it can bring different vitality to Liyue.

　So he wanted to try it.

　Invite Bai Ye to join Liyue.

　Let him transform Liyue.

　Transform Liyue into what he just said.

　...

　"So, you want me to help you build Liyue into what I just said?"

　"Isn't this too hasty?"

　"That's how you decided?"

　Bai Ye was a little confused.

　Is Zhongli so easy to talk to?

　He just said those few words and he decided to let him come?

　That's too hasty.

　This rock god seems unreliable.

　"It doesn't matter."

　"Just try it."

　"Even if it fails, it will still be under my control."

　"Get rid of the influence of the adepti and completely establish a people-centered country."

　"This is my contract with you."

　"No matter how well you did."

　"As long as you sign a contract with me, then this Vision will belong to you."

　"Furthermore, I will also inform Liyue Qixing."

　"Let them fully cooperate with you to do various things."

　"The only requirement is that you can make the people of Liyue live happier in the future."

　...

　It's really sloppy.

　However, the Bai Ye burned up inexplicably.

　Turn Liyue into the shape you want!?

　Damn it.

　This is super cool, okay?

　And, if this can really be done...

　"If...I said if."

　"What if I do something and the woman above comes down and wants to kill me?"

　Although Bai Ye was on fire, she didn't rush to agree.

　Zhongli There is a woman on top of them.

　What if I start to pursue science and technology? If I get targeted, won't I be screwed?

　So, it's better to be cautious.

　"Hmm... is it natural?"

　"As long as you don't touch the abyss and the ley lines."

　"Then she probably won't do anything to you."

　"I said this, do you understand?"

　Zhongli stared at Bai Ye and said these words.

　When Bai Ye heard the words, he understood instantly.

　In other words, as long as you don't touch the Abyss and Ley line, you'll be fine.

　Khaenri'ah technology tree seems to be built on Abyss and Ley lines.

　As a result, they was fucked to death.

　Speaking of which, Snezhnaya technology seems to be very good.

　After all, they all have guns.

　And Fontaine camera.

　There is no doubt that these have already begun to develop technology.

　I guess Liyue and Mondstadt are the only ones who haven't climbed the technology tree.

　We have already entered the steam age.

　After lowering his head and thinking for a while, Bai Ye suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhongli.

　"Okay, I'll sign a contract with you."

　"Build Liyue into what I just said."

　After saying this, Bai Ye took the unactivated Vision directly.

　Zhongli smiled.

　"Then, the contract is concluded, and those who break their promises shall be punished by eating rocks."

　This means that, as a matter of fact, whoever cheats is a dog.

　Hit by a meteorite.

　Bai Ye and Zhongli directly signed a contract that would affect Liyue's future.