Paimon and the Traveler left with the Dust Cleansing Bell, both of them still feeling a little dizzy.
Third-Round Knockout.
The former absentmindedly played with the tassel of the Dust Cleansing Bell.
The Traveler, meanwhile, frowned slightly and gently tapped Paimon on the head.
Wasn't this task a little too easy?
Granny Ping, who looked like a fairy, seemed to have known they would come to borrow the Dust Cleansing Bell.
The blonde girl and Paimon exchanged glances, then spread their hands in confusion.
The people watching the Sky Screen twitched at the corners of their eyes.
Was this Lord Emperor's "arrangement"?
"Traveler, little Paimon, Lord Emperor is messing with you!!"
Unfortunately, the Traveler and Paimon in the Sky Screen could not hear them.
The Sky Screen shifted, scene after scene flashing past.
The image finally settled on the Golden House.
During this time, the beings watching the Sky Screen "saw" Liyue's Ying'er cart...
Those outrageous remarks made them blush furiously, unable to bear looking directly at it.
What baffled them was that Morax was actually so knowledgeable about scented balm used by women!
The focused look on his face as he appraised it made it seem as though he were admiring some priceless treasure.
"Since the Geo Archon has taken countless forms to experience every aspect of life, could he have once turned into a beautiful Big Sister?"
Floating in the air with her hands on her hips, Paimon teasingly asked Zhongli.
At those words, Zhongli's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, and the corner of his eye twitched.
A trace of helplessness flashed through his amber pupils. He did not answer, merely shifting his gaze elsewhere without a word.
Heaven Dou City, Crown Prince's Mansion.
"Pfft..."
Tea sprayed from Qian Renxue's mouth and splattered all over the floor.
Qian Renxue's shoulders shook continuously as she struggled to control her expression.
She had received professional training. Under normal circumstances, she could absolutely control her facial expressions and keep her true thoughts from showing.
"Hahaha..."
Unable to hold it in any longer, Qian Renxue burst into laughter.
"Little Paimon's words made Lord Emperor fall silent."
"Silence means he tacitly admitted it..."
"Did Lord Emperor really become a Big Sister before?"
"Geo Archon, Geo Archon Princess... Hahaha..."
"No, I can't laugh. What if Lord Emperor is watching me..."
Qian Renxue muttered, her shoulders still trembling. She truly found it hard to imagine Zhongli as a Big Sister.
She must have been... incredibly beautiful, right?
Like a fairy...
Shrek Academy.
Ma Hongjun, who was lying face-down on his bed, could not hold it in and laughed aloud.
Because he laughed too happily, he aggravated his injuries and immediately began bleeding heavily...
"Quick, quick! Ma Hongjun's injuries have gotten worse!"
"Hurry to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and invite Ye Lingling over!!"
Jiang Zhu had just stabilized Ma Hongjun's injuries, but Ma Hongjun was simply too hopeless.
Over a completely unfounded guess, he had laughed himself out of shape.
Dai Mubai and Oscar twitched at the corners of their eyes and helplessly glanced at Ma Hongjun.
Their shoulders were shaking too, but they did not dare laugh out loud.
Lord Emperor was right next door, after all!
Only that carefree fatty could laugh, huh!
They raised their heads to look at the sky. It was still clear, with no sign of clear skies turning into a Geo Lance, and only then did they breathe a sigh of relief.
Little Paimon in the Sky Screen could not be blamed for not knowing, and besides, she was so cute. Lord Emperor probably would not hold it against her.
Right in front of Lord Emperor, she had called him a socially inept freeloader who liked taking things for nothing...
Even so, wasn't she still living perfectly well?
Little Paimon could joke around, but they did not have that kind of courage.
They could only imagine what the Geo Archon Princess might look like in their hearts.
She should be very dashing and exceptionally handsome, right?
Zhongli was exquisitely handsome, and Zhongli would be exceptionally handsome. Nothing wrong with that!
New Zhongli Mansion.
The Ruinous Dragon King looked at Zhongli, his mouth slightly open as though he wanted to speak, but stopped himself.
He did not know whether Morax had ever transformed into a Big Sister, but he had indeed once turned into a little girl.
The Ruinous Dragon King appeared perfectly calm, but his shoulders twitched twice.
Clearly, he was not as calm inside as he looked.
He also rather wanted to see Zhongli transform into the Geo Archon Princess...
Zhongli seemed to sense the Ruinous Dragon King's gaze. He turned his eyes slightly and looked at him.
Seeing that the Ruinous Dragon King said nothing despite his shoulders twitching twice, Zhongli narrowed his eyes and ultimately remained silent.
His slender fingers tapped against the smooth tabletop, proving the unrest in his heart.
Some things could be discussed privately between brothers.
But wasn't there still an outsider here?
Gu Yuena withdrew her gaze and looked at Zhongli. The two met each other's eyes, and for a moment, things became somewhat awkward.
She was the first to break the awkward silence and asked Zhongli.
"Morax, I am not curious about your past deeds or your world. I came here only to ask two questions."
Her voice was exceptionally pleasant, but there was a faint tension in its trailing tone.
That alone showed that Gu Yuena was not calm at the moment.
"Ask. If I know the answer."
Zhongli set down his wine cup, his movements steady and elegant. He did not refuse Gu Yuena's questions. Instead, he looked at her solemnly, his gaze calm.
Upon hearing this.
Gu Yuena's suspended heart finally settled somewhat, and she let out a breath of relief.
What she feared was that Zhongli would be impossible to communicate with and would directly attack her.
She had not expected him to agree so readily.
"I would like to ask what you think of Soul Beasts."
Gu Yuena stared directly into Zhongli's amber eyes, a trace of urgency flickering in her violet pupils.
"And how do you view the humans of this world?"
Gu Yuena's face showed no reaction, but when she asked the second question, the heart she had just calmed rose again.
His attitude was very important. It could determine many, many things.
She had to plan what to do next according to Zhongli's attitude.
The appearance of the Sky Screen was a good thing for her, because it had helped her expel the Asura God Power.
But the Sky Screen's appearance was not entirely a good thing either!
If her guess was correct, then although Morax was powerful, he had definitely not been at his peak before the Sky Screen appeared!
With the boost from several rewards, she did not know whether Morax had returned to his peak, or even surpassed it!
If the Sky Screen had not appeared, then in at most twenty thousand years, this man might have grown old, or perhaps turned to dust.
Dust returned to dust, earth to earth.
The Sky Screen's appearance had completely disrupted all her plans.
If Morax stood on humanity's side, the Soul Beasts could never achieve victory!
His strength was simply too terrifying!
Zhongli crossed his arms over his chest, a posture carrying a faint sense of defense and contemplation.
The fingers of his right hand habitually brushed his chin. His gaze was distant and thoughtful as he said.
"What do I think of Soul Beasts?"
Zhongli slowly spoke, his deep voice echoing through the hall.
"My view is not important when it comes to this question."
"It must be traced back to the era of the Dragon God..."
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