Jiang Xiaofeng was instantly transported back to the Teyvat.
Jiang Xiaofeng flew to the outer edge of Celestia and knocked on a barrier on the outer side of the Celestia.
"Hey, is there Heavenly Principles in the world? Come out and die?"
Heavenly Principles: "..."
"Sigh, this is boring."
Jiang Xiaofeng returned directly to Mondstadt.
Mondstadt remains unchanged, as always.
Apart from...
"My lord the King!"
Jiang Xiaofeng was sitting on his throne when he heard someone calling his name from the square below.
Peeking out, oh my, it's Ying.
It seems they've even accepted my power?
Jiang Xiaofeng sneered and directly opened the door, sending himself and Ying to the outskirts of the city.
"Isn't this the Honorary Knight of Mondstadt? What's wrong? Missing the freedom of Mondstadt and want to come back for a while?"
Ying shook her head and took out the Dull Blade.
Why did you conquer Mondstadt?!
Jiang Xiaofeng tilted his head and looked at Ying.
He found himself having the urge to explain the reason to Ying.
However, this impulse was quickly suppressed.
" Venti is doing nothing as the ruler of Mondstadt, and I happen to need a kingdom to prove my legitimacy. Is there a problem with that?"
Jiang Xiaofeng said calmly.
"Then, Qin, what's going on with them?!"
They cannot agree to your rule!
Jiang Xiaofeng picked at his ear.
"What's it to you?"
"What's wrong with whom they submit?"
"So what if they don't believe me? They won't harm Mondstadt anyway, so what's wrong with letting them live in the city?"
"What? Do you want me to drive all those who still believe in the Anemo Archon out of Mondstadt? And then confirm your idea of a tyrant?"
"And then feel perfectly justified in organizing those in Mondstadt who are dissatisfied to oppose me?"
"Take the power I have bestowed upon you?"
Every word Jiang Xiaofeng said pierced Ying's heart.
"No, that's not what I think!"
Ying vehemently denied it.
"I don't understand why you want to Mental Seal of all Mondstadt people!"
Jiang Xiaofeng was amused.
"Who told you I Mental Seal on everyone in Mondstadt?"
"Aside from Jean and Lisa being consistently unruly, Lawrence Clan experimenting with the feasibility of Mental Seal, I haven't controlled any other Mondstadt people."
"As for Fischl, I still allow her Immernachtreich to exist. Aren't I being very wise?"
"What? Are you interested in Mental Seal and want to try it out?"
Ying immediately held the sword horizontally to her chest.
"Come on, stop blocking me. You're not even as big as a piano. Do you think I'd be interested in you?"
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Ying gritted her teeth. "You, shameless!"
Jiang Xiaofeng shrugged.
"I never said I was a good person."
"Good people deserve to have guns pointed at them, to be used as free labor, and to be played like fools. I don't want to be a good person."
"It's pretty good to be a bad guy who can act with impunity."
"Of course, if you still have any complaints, I advise you not to take them out on me."
"Otherwise, I can't guarantee my response won't drive you crazy."
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Finally, Ying let her arms fall limply to her sides.
"And what about Venti?"
Jiang Xiaofeng gave Ying a strange look.
"Didn't you run into him? He should have told you that he gave up on his own initiative, right?"
"What else did you think? That I would beat up Venti and then steal Mondstadt? Don't be ridiculous. If I had defeated Venti, do you think Venti would still be able to slack off and live a carefree life in Mondstadt right now?"
"Of course, Ying, if you want to fight me, I can guarantee you won't die too badly, after all, I still have time to play."
Ying's face gradually contorted.
"Scared? Don't overthink it, I'm not interested in you."
"Aren't you leaving yet? You really intend to wait until I make a move on you?"
Jiang Xiaofeng produced Cursed Sword and pointed it at Ying.
Ying turned and left immediately.
Let whoever wants to manage Mondstadt take over; I'm absolutely not going to get involved anymore...
Ying quickly left, arriving at an Waypoint, and teleported away.
Jiang Xiaofeng sheathed the Cursed Sword.
"This is boring. I thought I was going to fight with Ying."
"Forget it, I'll just go back to Mondstadt and stay there."
"I wonder what Yima and Nuoma have been up to lately..."
Jiang Xiaofeng's figure also disappeared.
Liyue Harbor, Tian Tie Zui's storytelling stall.
Ying looked as if she had seen a ghost, watching two Eldest who looked almost identical drinking tea and listening to a storyteller.
" Zhongli, you, you guys, who is this? Who is this person?"
Paimon finally dared to emerge from the Serenitea Pot, looked at the two Zhongli, and began to speak incoherently.
"Hello, I'm Morax."
"Young friend, it's been a long time."
Two Zhongli, one dressed in a white robe and the other in a gilded outer garment, greeted Ying together.
"Ah, no, Zhongli, do you know about Mondstadt changing hands?"
"Change of ownership?"
Zhongli was somewhat puzzled.
" Jiang Xiaofeng has conquered Mondstadt."
Ying added from the side.
"Oh, it's him."
So what?
"Struggles between gods are common, but for the past few hundred years, the world has been ruled by the Seven, so you haven't witnessed the period of the Archon War."
Morax nodded and took a sip of tea.
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Ying had lost count of how many times she had been speechless.
Why is there absolutely no surprise about Jiang Xiaofeng ruling Mondstadt?
"But Jiang Xiaofeng isn't a god, and Venti is still alive..."
Zhongli shook his head, interrupting Ying.
"His ability to bestow his own power upon others is already a power only a god possesses."
I'd heard about Mondstadt changing hands, but I never imagined it was that guy.
"Hmm... thinking about it now, I'm not surprised at all."
"After all, he has strength, wisdom, and an army."
"Anyone else would have the same idea of becoming king; Jiang Xiaofeng's actions are not surprising."
As he spoke, Zhongli stood up.
"Since the new ruler of Mondstadt is an acquaintance of mine, I should pay him a visit."
"Well, I'll also check on an old friend..."
With that, Zhongli left the storyteller's place.
Morax also stood up and disappeared from the spot.
Those around them were already used to it.
These two definitely don't look like ordinary people...
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"So, where can I go next?"
Ying thought about it calmly for a moment.
"Let's go to the Yuehai Pavilion!"
"Find Ganyu!"
"If all else fails, find Keqing and Ningguang!"
Ying mustered her energy again and hurried towards the Yuehai Pavilion.
When Ying arrived at the Yuehai Pavilion, she received the news that Ganyu had taken leave and returned to the mountains due to illness.
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Ying, unwilling to give up, found Keqing.
" Jiang Xiaofeng? The new king of Mondstadt? What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Ying was about to ask another question when she suddenly noticed the Void Eye behind Keqing.
"..."
"Excuse me, Keqing."
Ying didn't hesitate and turned to leave.
Ningguang's office.
Ying watched Ningguang prepare a gift to visit the new Ningguang of Mondstadt and fell into deep thought.
"It feels like, in the whole world, just in my opinion, that Jiang Xiaofeng shouldn't be the new king of Mondstadt..."