Making La Signora into a Dungeon Instance

Although it seemed strange, Shen Shenhe thought about it and decided to stop thinking about the topic.

"Demon-Queller, Master Zhongli, what brings you here?"

She greeted the two of them.

"I was just traveling around, wandering aimlessly. I happened to meet the Demon-Queller, and it was a good opportunity to get in touch with him for protection."

Zhongli Tai said calmly.

After hearing Zhongli's words, Shenhe looked at her thoughtfully and asked, "So, you didn't do anything before leaving the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?"

"Um."

Zhongli nodded gently.

He seemed to be thinking of something, and his expression stiffened slightly.

"Master, did you also go out?"

"Yes."

Well, both sides believed the other was there, but in the end, neither of them was there.

"It looks like there will be a lot of things to deal with after we get back."

Zhongli's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

While he was having a headache, Shenhe turned his gaze to Xiao.

"The Demon-Queller..."

Xiao glanced at Zhongli and said to Shenhe, "From now on, you don't need to call me the Demon-Queller, just call me Xiao."

Shenhe was even more puzzled.

I used to see the Demon-Queller Demons, how come it's turned into a demon today?

"Um..."

Shenhe thought about it for a moment and reluctantly agreed.

Xiao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Shenhe's words. To prevent Shenhe from saying anything further, he quickly changed the subject and asked:

"What brings you here now?"

Remembering the purpose of his trip, Shenhe quickly said to Xiao:

"I've come to inform my master of some news."

"Notification message?"

"Hmm." Shenhe took out the letter from Liyue Qixing and handed it to Xiao.

Anyway, this is meant for Xiao to see, so it doesn't matter if Shenhe gives it to him in advance.

After reading the letter, Xiao nodded affirmatively.

"Hmm, you want to use the development of Guili to prove the Seven Stars' abilities? That's a very good idea."

Xiao strongly agreed.

But that's obvious.

The initial idea for developing Guili was designed by Zhongli, who was right beside him.

Would Xiao have even the slightest objection?

He couldn't wait to throw himself into a construction site and start his piling career right now.

At this moment, Zhongli Li said to Shenhe and Xiao, "There might be problems if no one is in charge of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. I'll go back first."

Now that everything is resolved, if I stay here, I might accidentally reveal my identity to Shenhe and the others.

This is a losing proposition.

Zhongli chose to leave early.

Although Shenhe felt something was off, she didn't want to cause trouble and didn't think much of it. After watching Zhongli leave with Xiao, she began to wait for the arrival of Cloud Retainer.

After a while,

The Cloud Retainer has returned.

With her,

There are also two Adepti Moon Carver, and the Ruin Chase.

And Ganyu and Ying, who went to deliver the letter to them.

Now, all the messengers had arrived.

Cloud Retainer glanced around but didn't find Zhongli there.

"Xiao, Yan... Where is Mr. Zhongli?"

"He went back first," Xiao said to Cloud Retainer.

"I see."

Cloud Retainer thought to himself that the Geo Archon was acting this way because he didn't want Shenhe, Ganyu, and the others to know his identity, so as not to disturb his 'retired' life.

"Forget about that damn Zhongli..." Ruin Chase Dieshan said without restraint.

After that,

He then felt the serious gazes of Cloud Retainer and Xiao.

He couldn't help but fall silent again.

The Ruin Chase also felt wronged.

Am I still Adepti being?

When I encountered Bai Ye before, you all said I shouldn't treat her roughly. Now you've changed to some other Guest Official, and yet another sentence I uttered has earned me angry looks from you all.

How did I end up living such a lowly life?

"Ahem, let's discuss the contents of the message we sent."

At this point Moon Carver began to smooth things over.

"What are your thoughts on the Liyue Qixing's plan to develop Guili Plains?"

"I definitely agree."

Cloud Retainer was the first to agree.

Me too.

Xiao also agrees.

The two of them were certainly aware of Zhongli's thoughts, and they wholeheartedly agreed.

"Yes, I agree."

The Moon Carver glanced at Xiao and then at the Cloud Retainer, knowing that there must be a reason for their actions. He agreed for now and would inquire further later.

"Then, I agree."

The Ruin Chase reluctantly agreed.

"Um."

Shenhe and Ganyu were overjoyed when they heard this.

Little Paimon also provided timely assistance to the Adepti.

"Wow, as expected of Adepti, they are truly wise."

"Little fellow, I am certain that I am wise beyond measure."

Cloud Retainer heard Paimon's words, he was extremely satisfied.

If you can chat like me, remember to say more.

After leaving Mt. Aocang, Zhongli accelerated at full speed and headed straight for Liyue Harbor.

There are still many things to deal with at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

If it delays things,

The hall master returned feeling depressed again.

So it's best to go back and deal with it as soon as possible.

How fast is Morax when he goes all out?

In the blink of an eye, he had already left Mt. Aocang.

Keep going,

Before long, he arrived at Guili Plains.

Upon arriving at Guili Plains, Zhongli suddenly sensed the aura of an Archon Remnant erupting.

Um!?

He sensed something and immediately moved over there.

When he got there, he saw that Bai Ye, Hu Tao, and the others came out of the cave.

After carefully observing that although Bai Ye and Hu Tao were disheveled, they were unharmed, Zhongli nodded slightly.

After that,

Sensing the aura of this Gods, he was taken aback.

Isn't that the Gods Bifron was tricked to death by Guizhong?

Back then, as one of the very few impressive achievements he had before meeting Gui Zhong, Zhongli had heard Guizhong talk about this Gods who only had strength and no other skills.

His body was found again by Bai Ye.

Just how unlucky was the Gods Bifron that he had to encounter both of these two, master and disciple, at the same time?

Zhongli had already realized that the Gods Bifron had been dealt with by Bai Ye and Hu Tao. All the Gods aura contained within his body had leaked out, but he hadn't had time to absorb it yet.

"However, encountering Bifron this time was luck. If it were any other Archon Remnant, we might not be so fortunate."

Zhongli remembered the secret recipe she had given to Grandma Yu.

This can increase Bai Ye's physical strength.

As for Art of Automata, Guizhong and Cloud Retainer are their specialties.

Even the sharpest eyesight isn't something you can easily develop.

So there's only one left that can be enhanced.

Zhongli pondered this, then looked at the stone pillar north of Liyue Harbor.

He left the Hu Tao Bai Ye teleported directly to the stone pillar.

Zhongli carefully examined the inside of the stone pillar.

[La Signora] Rosalyn is still alive and well, though she can't move her whole body, and her eyes are still full of anger. Zhongli was very satisfied to see her in this state.

He patted the stone pillar to allow Rosalyn inside to move.

"Mo..." Rosalyn was about to speak angrily, but she saw Zhongli's eyes after saying just one word and immediately swallowed it.

This is completely different from the Anemo Archon Barbatos; Zhongli's strength is far superior. If he dares to speak recklessly, he will definitely be sealed away even more tightly than before.

During the time she was sealed away, Rosalyn felt like she was going crazy.

I couldn't move even a single finger; I felt like I was made of rock, completely unable to move.

I am a person.

Her racing mind nearly drove her mad. Rosalyn felt that if Zhongli hadn't freed her for a few more days, she would have given up thinking and gone insane.

"Rex Lapis, why have you broken our contract?"

Rosalyn suppressed her anger and asked Zhongli.

"I have never broken my contract with the Ice Queen."

Zhongli answered calmly.

His contract was signed with the Ice Queen, who was also one of the Seven Archons. Rosalyn, as a "La Signora," was not qualified to ask him for a divine heart.

Rosalyn understood Zhongli's meaning. She could be assertive when facing others in a weaker position, but Zhongli's domineering presence made it impossible for her to be assertive at all.

"Then... then can you let me out?"

"Not yet."

Zhongli shook his head.

Then, he gently tapped the stone pillar.

He is the ancestor of all immortals; he possesses all the abilities that Adepti have. Grandma Yu can create a small world, and so can he.

Zhongli directly created a small world inside the stone pillar.

Rosalyn was puzzled as to what he was trying to do.

Next,

She suddenly felt a restraint on her body. Rosalyn sensed that her strength seemed to have been greatly reduced.

Zhongli's voice came from outside the stone pillar.

"Next, people will come in and fight you. You will teach them combat skills. When the time is right, I will release you myself. This is our contract."

What!?

Is this person using me as a sparring partner?

Rosalyn felt a surge of anger upon hearing this.

However, in order to get out, she gritted her teeth and nodded in agreement.

"I agree."

"Um."

Zhongli's voice disappeared.

Rosalyn, feeling Zhongli leave, gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and vented her anger at those around her.

But this is still better than not being able to move at all like before.

Rosalyn comforted herself.

But,

She thought of another question.

Wait, what am I supposed to eat?!

They completed the seal and marked it to prevent anyone else from accidentally entering it later. By the time Bai Ye, and Keqing others finished, it was already night.

The group lit a campfire, preparing to spend the night there.

Bai Ye, Hu Tao, and Keqing gathered around the campfire to prepare some food.

Their cooking is edible, but it's unlikely to be anything special.

Hu Tao and Bai Ye looked at the roasted rations and sighed at the same time.

"If Xiangling were here, that would be great."

Hu Tao made a comment to Bai Ye.

"Um."

Bai Ye nodded in approval.

Just then, cheerful sounds came from behind them.

"Is that how you think of me?"

When Bai Ye and Hu Tao turned around, Xiangling and Guoba were standing not far behind them.