Original God: Start with Qiuqiu, become stronger with food and beauties

Chapter 190 Young Master: The Clown is Actually Me

In a dim corner of the Northland Bank, Tartaglia appeared uneasy, the beads of sweat on his forehead betraying his inner uneasiness. "I never thought that instead of forcing Morax out, I'd get to witness Liyue's true strength. That little girl, Luo Xiaoyue, seems to have become even stronger than me after not seeing her for over two years... No, I'll have to challenge her for a sparring match later," he muttered to himself, his tone tinged with resentment and a subtle hint of admiration.

Rosalyn frowned slightly and asked anxiously, "How?"

Tartaglia gritted his teeth and said helplessly, "The plan has failed. Morax wasn't forced out and might really be dead. Next, we can only think of a way to get close to the Immortal Ancestor Fa Tu and take out the Heart of God."

At this moment, King Hao's voice sounded coldly: "No need."

When Ying and Paimon saw the lady, their bright eyes were filled with confusion and vigilance. They whispered softly, "'Lady'? What's going on? Why is she here?" An inexplicable unease welled up in their hearts, as if something important was about to happen.

Rosalyn was about to speak, but the words she had prepared seemed to be stuck in her throat. Suddenly, she glared at King Hao, the rage burning in her eyes as if it would incinerate everything before her. Her face instantly turned red, as delicate and juicy as a ripe apple, but at this moment, she was too excited to speak. She just bit her lip tightly, her body trembling slightly.

Before Ying and the others could recover from this sudden change, an even more shocking scene unfolded before them like a bolt from the blue. Zhongli, his graceful and steady figure, slowly approached, each step carrying an invisible force. His gaze, as calm as a bottomless lake, seemed to penetrate the mysteries of the universe. He quietly surveyed the assembled group, a subtle dignity etched in his gaze. Then, with a subtle nod, his gesture, though seemingly casual, held an undeniable solemnity. Then, his steady yet powerful voice echoed through the air: "The contract is concluded. Your request will be granted, and the promised will be granted." As soon as he finished speaking, he calmly and effortlessly handed the mysterious Heart of God to the "lady," his movements smooth and natural, as if they had been practiced countless times.

Ying and Paimon's eyes widened in disbelief, their mouths slightly open, as if they wanted to say something but didn't know how to express their shock. They stood there in a daze, their minds racing. They felt confused and lost about what had just happened, and they didn't know what would happen next...

"So I've been fooled!" Tartaglia shouted angrily, the anger in his heart was like a volcano about to erupt.

Sanyueqi covered his mouth in surprise, while Xingze said with a look of understanding, "I knew it." Danheng seemed to be thinking about it, and then slowly said, "So that's how it is. So Zhongli is the Rock God Morax."

King Hao raised the small tower in his hand, looked at Zhongli and asked, "What do we do with Osel?"

Zhongli pondered for a moment, then said, "Since Mr. Hao has a more appropriate way to subdue him, can we try to educate him?"

King Hao thought for a moment and replied, "Hmm...it should be enough to train The fish."

Paimon looked at Zhongli and said, "Are you the Rock God? Why did you just give the Heart of God to the Fatui?"

Ying also looked at him in confusion, not understanding why he, as a god of Liyue, would help the Fatui.

Zhongli said calmly, "This is the deal between me and the Ice God. After they help me complete my assessment of Liyue, the Heart of the Rock God will be delivered to the Ice Queen by a messenger."

Paimon was filled with questions: "Huh? A deal? What on earth is worth the Heart of God?"

Zhongli touched his chin and said, "In general, theoretically speaking, no."

Paimon:...

King Hao patted Ying's shoulder and said, "Come on, Traveler, Paimon, stop asking so many questions. As for the rest, let the Ice God answer you. I'll tell you something later. Maybe the 'lady' will become a good partner in the future."

Tartaglia: "Hey? Don't ignore me! You're afraid I'll be running around in circles... but you're just talking to yourself... That's too much!"

Luo Xiaoyue: "Didn't expect everything to be a test?"

Madam: "If it's nothing else, I'll take the Heart of the Rock God back to report to the Queen."

King Hao looked at the "lady" and said, "I have something to ask Rosaline, so Tartaglia, take the Heart of the Rock God back and report. Also, you must study the secret manual I gave you carefully. I will practice with you next time I see you."

Tartaglia nodded: "Okay, teacher." Rosaline watched Tartaglia take away the Heart of the Rock God.

Rosalyn shook her head and muttered to herself, her thoughts in a state of confusion: "What on earth is going on? Why did I listen to him and take it for granted?"

King Hao raised his head slightly, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. He looked at Ying and Paimeng and said, "Then, Ying, let's go wherever we want to play next. After all, the world is so big, there are so many fun places waiting for us to explore." Paimeng frowned in confusion and muttered, "What do you mean by go wherever we want to play? That's too casual!"

Ying smiled gently and soothed him, "Don't worry about it. Next... why not go back to Mondstadt? There are people and things we're familiar with there, and it will definitely give us a different experience."

Paimon thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's right... Let's go back to Mondstadt and visit everyone in the Knights. They must miss us very much."

……

Do you need help? This concerned question seemed to bring warm sunshine to the heart of the maid Noelle. Her originally nervous expression relaxed a little at this moment. She exhaled softly, and a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes: "Huh... Thank you, but I can still do all this. After all, as a knight, these are my duties. Eh? You really are a brave man recognized by Lord Barbatos, and a senior who bears the title of Honorary Knight! I am not dreaming, am I? This is simply like a wonderful dream."

The maid looked at Ying with surprise in her eyes, and a shy blush appeared on her delicate face. King Hao beside her smiled and teased, "Hey, Maid Knight Noelle, how have you been lately? Have you encountered anything interesting?"

Noelle, the Maid Knight, lowered her head slightly and spoke softly, "And King Hao... Brother... If it weren't for your guidance, I probably wouldn't have become a full-fledged knight so quickly. You always guide me so patiently, allowing me to continuously improve. I'm truly grateful to you."

Paimon jumped up excitedly and said, "So you're Noelle, the most dedicated member of the Knights, and one of Captain Jean's most important right-hand men. You always silently contribute to everyone, and everyone likes you very much."

Ying also nodded with a smile and added: "And you are ranked at the top of Mond's popularity list. Look, everyone recognizes you so much, you must be great." Noelle listened to everyone's praise, her heart filled with pride and joy. She knew that all this was inseparable from everyone's support and help.

Noelle blushed slightly, scratched her head again in embarrassment, and said softly, "It's nothing, really. I just get lucky sometimes."

A glint of admiration flashed in King Hao's eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he said, "Everyone can see your kindness and hard work. You deserve this honor."

Noelle waved her hand and said with a smile, "Don't praise me so much. Stop talking about this. I'm so glad you guys are back. Badminton Festival is coming up soon, and it's bound to be a lively time."

Paimon's eyes lit up, and he jumped up excitedly and said, "A festival? There must be lots of delicious food! I love eating all kinds of delicious food~" Xing also nodded repeatedly, saying with anticipation, "It's delicious! I must try it."

Sanyueqi bowed politely to Noelle and introduced herself. "Hello, Miss Noelle. I'm Sanyueqi. Nice to meet you. She's Xing, and she loves food. The quieter one is Danheng. We both come from a mysterious place outside of Teyvat."

Potio patted his chest proudly and said, "I am the Sea Ranger Potio. Well, it's the badminton festival, and I'm sure his treasures will be very impressive."

Noelle fell into thought after hearing his name. "Potio? That name... I remember. My good friend Irene mentioned you. She learned spearmanship and other skills from you and soon became a full knight of the Knights Templar. Later, she was even given the title of 'Copy Knight.'"

Potiou was surprised. "He came directly to that girl's hometown? Haha, what a coincidence! Now he is finally a big girl who can stand on his own."

Paimon looked at Noelle and King Hao with confusion, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. "The name Copy Knight is really strange. He can actually learn everyone's moves, and release elemental power without the Eye of God, and use it so freely. This is simply incredible!"

Noelle nodded slightly and said seriously, "Yes, her ability is indeed astonishing. When I first saw her display this skill, I couldn't believe my eyes."

King Hao smiled smugly, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes. "Of course. After all, Irene has undergone rigorous training from me. I spent a great deal of time and energy teaching her how to control elemental power. Now it seems that my efforts have not been in vain."

[Even though it was you who cheated for her, it doesn't necessarily mean it was that hard]

At this moment, Paimon suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and asked with wide eyes: "Then, how did she learn these moves? Is it through some special method?"

Noelle pondered for a moment and replied, "I'm not sure exactly why. Perhaps it's because she has a unique talent. Regardless, she's now proficient in wielding the power of various elements and has become an indispensable member of our team."