Genshin impact: investing in small Ningguang

Chapter 83: Perhaps, I Will Get the Answer There

"Why does Mr. Amon want to find the Dragonfall Stone?"

"After all, that kind of ore has been extinct for hundreds of years. In Liyue today, the term 'Dragonfall Stone' has not been heard for a long time."

While listening to the storyteller, Zhongli picked up his teacup and looked at Amon.

Amon glanced at Li Sinan beside him and then looked back at Zhongli. Without hesitation, he answered directly:

"I am helping this kid find his brother. But he has forgotten everything that happened in the past and doesn't even remember what his brother looks like. He said that if we find the Dragonfall Stone, he might be able to remember the past and what his brother looks like."

Zhongli pondered for a moment before replying thoughtfully:

"Using the Dragonfall Stone to find a brother—this is the first time I've heard of such a thing. As far as I know, there are only a few Dragonfall Stones that can be found in Nantianmen at present. We could go there and take a look."

Hearing this, Amon recalled some details about Nantianmen. His first impression was the presence of numerous monsters in the area. The cave of the Primo Geovishap is located there, and the Overlord of Geovishap, Azdaha, is sealed beneath Nantianmen.

Azdaha, once a close friend of the Geo Archon, received two eyes from the Archon and accompanied him in battles. Liyue's current peace owes much to Azdaha's efforts. However, due to the passage of time and the excessive excavation of the chasm, Azdaha lost his mind and began to destroy everything, even turning against Morax. Although Morax managed to seal Azdaha underground, the surrounding area remains under his influence and is considered dangerous.

Considering the safety risks, Amon decided against bringing Ningguang, Qiqi, and Beidou to Nantianmen. Li Sinan, being an ordinary child, was also deemed unsuitable for such a dangerous journey. Beidou, who lacked a Vision, was just a regular little girl and would be at risk. Ningguang, though possessing a Vision, was still too young to fully control its power. Even Qiqi, who could fight, was someone Amon couldn't bear to see hurt.

Thus, Amon resolved to leave the three children at the teahouse and venture to Nantianmen with Zhongli alone. Zhongli, being the Geo Archon, could handle any dangers, while Amon himself was skilled in elemental combat and confident in facing any threats.

However, Li Sinan protested. Hugging Amon's arm, he pleaded,

"Big brother, I want to go with you to find the Dragonfall Stone! This storyteller is so boring. He keeps repeating the same story about the Rock King—it's exhausting to listen to! Besides, we might see other minerals along the way, and maybe they'll help me regain my memories about my brother. Please, big brother, let me come. I promise I won't be a burden!"

Despite his heartfelt plea, Amon firmly declined. Taking Li Sinan to such a dangerous place was out of the question. But Zhongli, after setting down his teacup, interjected calmly:

"It's fine. Let the child come with us. There aren't many children interested in minerals nowadays. Perhaps, upon reaching Nantianmen, he will remember something about his brother."

For reasons he couldn't explain, Zhongli felt an odd familiarity with Li Sinan. Though he had a guess, he needed further confirmation.

Hearing Zhongli's approval, Li Sinan brightened up instantly.

"Thank you, big brother! You're as kind as my own brother! I promise I won't cause any trouble!"

Seeing this, the three young girls also looked at Amon with wide, pleading eyes.

Ningguang clung to Amon, unwilling to leave his side. Qiqi held his hand tightly, her expression as adorably silly as ever. Beidou sensed the danger of the journey and, though unsure how she could help, wanted to accompany Amon through thick and thin.

Amon couldn't help but laugh at their earnest expressions. He crouched down, pulling the three of them close.

"Nantianmen is too dangerous. If too many people go, things might become unpredictable. Stay here and wait for me to come back. Ningguang, you love tea, and Qiqi enjoys listening to stories. The teahouse is perfect for both of you. Beidou, this is your first visit to a teahouse, so take the time to enjoy it. Take care of each other for me, alright?"

He spoke gently, like a father trying to calm his children before heading to work.

Ningguang, the most sensible of the three, nodded despite her reluctance. "We'll stay here and wait for you to come back."

Qiqi reluctantly let go of his hand. "Qiqi…will wait for Amon to return."

Beidou handed Amon a bracelet woven from straw. "Brother Amon, this is a lucky charm I made myself. It has helped me before, and I hope it will bring you good luck too."

Feeling reassured by their understanding, Amon left the teahouse to join Zhongli and Li Sinan.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go now."

"Let's go!" Li Sinan cheered.

"Nantianmen—a familiar place. I can't wait for this journey!"

Chapter 84: The Name of This Song Is Farewell

After leaving Liyue,

the three of them headed north. During this journey, Zhongli and Amon spoke very little. The two of them were more focused on observing the surrounding situation. After all, once you leave Liyue City, many things become uncontrollable.

Instead, Li Sinan kept talking.

"Wow, fresh air from nature!"

"I stayed at home for too long before. Now I can breathe some fresh air and feel very comfortable!"

"It feels so good to be free without being restricted by any place!"

Li Sinan spread his arms, feeling the vastness of the world.

"In this situation, I can't help but want to sing a song. Two big brothers, let me sing a song for you. I used to be the lark in the village."

"Oh, I forgot how to sing."

Li Sinan looked at Amon and then asked with great interest:

"Brother Amon, can you teach me to sing? Well... just a simple, catchy song would be fine! My memory is so bad that I'm afraid I can't remember complicated songs."

However, Amon's singing is tone-deaf. Amon naturally doesn't like singing.

But Li Sinan kept pestering him, saying, "Okay, okay," pitifully.

Seeing Li Sinan begging so pitifully, Amon softened his heart and agreed. He sang a song that he liked very much and was also catchy.

"Presgard di hellis Deknosapo🎵🎶

Gup nelloca dubita 🎶🎵"

(Praise the Fool, The majesty of God is indisputable, High in the gray mists of the temple)

"..."

"Presgard di hellis inleukam fa galeik🎶🎵

Sterinoda leuk hiturf"

(Praise the Fool, Kindness and trust indubitable, Saving mortals from evil)

"Presgard di hellis protasplos blodisen🎵🎶

Comagon nefortunoneg"

(Praise the Fool, Revelation, like a star, Leading me toward the brightest light)

This is a song that Amon likes very much.

(T/N: It's "Praise the Fool," a song from the Lotm game.)

The most important thing is that the lyrics are full of profound meaning.

When he heard a chorus sing this song, he had shed tears because of its lyrics.

He remembers when he was bullied by a self-proclaimed god. And when his clones were born—many small Amons around. That is why Amon has such deep feelings for this song.

What a bittersweet moment; Amon started rethinking wearing his monocles again.

When he heard Li Sinan's request, he immediately thought of this song. After the song was over, Li Sinan said nothing, and Zhongli was also silent.

Amon thought that his singing was not good, so he laughed dryly:

"I said before that my singing is not good. Do you believe it now? How bad is it?"

Zhongli heard this and shook his head slowly.

"Mr. Amon is too modest. The song itself is good, but I don't know the meaning. Mr. Amon sings without technique but with emotion. However, the singing is not bad; it's above average. The melodies are also very profound and worth savoring."

Zhongli gave a considerable evaluation. You know, Zhongli is a very particular person. He eats the best food and listens to the best operas. The fact that he could say that it was at an upper-middle level showed that Amon's singing voice was pretty good.

Amon was a little surprised when he heard Zhongli's words. He had always been aware that his singing voice was not good, so why did Zhongli have a different answer? Zhongli naturally couldn't say anything flattering, only speaking about the matter at hand.

So, does this mean that Amon's voice has indeed improved?

He immediately thought of strengthening his innate magic power. Unexpectedly, that talent could not only improve Amon's cooking skills but also his voice.

Li Sinan beside him also came back to his senses and nodded repeatedly.

"Brother Amon is really too modest! The song you sang was very nice; I was fascinated by it accidentally. This song is very nice. Can I learn it? By the way, what's the name of this song?"

Li Sinan blinked his big eyes and asked curiously.

Amon smiled and replied,

"This song is called Presgard di Hellis. Where I live, it is a song to praise an evil god."

When Li Sinan heard this, he immediately shook his head and said,

"Forget it, forget it. I still won't learn it. We just met, and I haven't found my brother yet. How can I sing such a blasphemous song? It's a bad omen!"

Zhongli and Li Sinan just stared at him with weird expressions.

Amon just smiled and said nothing, letting it go.

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The three of them were walking on a path in the woods. Because of Li Sinan's chattering, the atmosphere was not dull.

As he was walking, Li Sinan suddenly stopped. His eyes fell on an amber stone on the roadside. It was obviously just an ordinary piece of amber, but Li Sinan couldn't take his eyes off it.

"What's wrong?" Amon asked subconsciously.

Li Sinan squatted down and gently stroked the amber.

"Brother Amon, Brother Zhongli, I seem to remember something. I remember my brother loved me very much, really loved me. I like amber very much, so my brother often gave me amber as a gift.

"I was born with a strange disease and was blind. It was my brother who found a way to help me see the light. Also, I remember my brother took me out of the village, and we built a house outside. The process of building a house was very hard, and most of the time I just gritted my teeth and persevered. But when I think about being able to stay with my brother, I don't feel it's hard anymore."

Li Sinan was very excited because touching the amber reminded him of many past events. Amon was very pleased. It was a good sign that Li Sinan remembered the past. Maybe he would remember his brother soon.

But...why do I feel like I've heard the story Li Sinan told somewhere before? Treating both eyes...building a house... It was very familiar, but Amon couldn't remember it for a while.

Zhongli, beside him, remained silent. He just looked at Li Sinan twice more and then looked away calmly.

"We still have a long way to go to Nantianmen, so let's speed up."

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Chapter 85: Heaven and Earth Move

The three continued to move northward, constantly shortening the distance to Nantianmen. The surrounding scenery was pleasant, with birds singing, flowers blooming, and a cool breeze.

However, as they traveled further north, Amon began to sense that something was wrong.

It was silent.

Too silent.

Despite being broad daylight, the eerie stillness surrounded them, devoid of any sound. There seemed to be no trace of living creatures in the area, which struck him as peculiar.

Li Sinan couldn't help but voice his thoughts.

"Strange, it feels like all the animals have disappeared along the way. Do you feel the temperature rising too? It seems much hotter here than in Liyue."

Amon had also noticed the abnormalities that Li Sinan mentioned.

This increase in temperature wasn't due to sunlight. Instead, it felt like intense heat radiating from deep underground.

Zhongli, walking ahead of them, spoke without turning back.

"From a common-sense perspective, we've entered the territory of the Primo Geovishap."

He paused briefly before continuing.

"Such creatures have a strong sense of territory. Other animals instinctively avoid staying here for too long. As for the rising temperature, it's not surprising. Primo Geovishaps carry immense heat within them, which can raise the temperature in their surroundings."

Hearing the words Primo Geovishap, Li Sinan's face paled slightly.

"That's terrifying. Just thinking about it gives me chills. No wonder there are no animals here except for the three of us—it's because the Primo Geovishap attacks anyone who enters its territory!"

His nervousness grew.

"Let's get out of here quickly! We need to leave right now!"

Li Sinan tried urging Amon and Zhongli to hurry.

But suddenly, the ground trembled violently. A massive Primo Geovishap emerged from deep underground, its thunderous roar deafening. The moment it noticed Amon and the others trespassing in its domain, its fury intensified. Without hesitation, it spewed several fireballs from its mouth.

The fireballs varied in size and shape, cascading from the sky like a meteor shower, rapidly descending upon them.

Li Sinan froze in fear as he looked up at the dense fireballs.

There was no place to hide.

It was as if a net of flames was falling from the sky, leaving no escape.

Fortunately, Amon reacted swiftly. Summoning a jade shield formed by the earth's core, he positioned himself in front of Li Sinan, deflecting all the fireballs.

Li Sinan, who had resigned himself to his fate, watched in astonishment. Seeing Amon shield him, his expression softened into one of gratitude.

"Brother Amon, thank you. If it weren't for you, I'd be finished."

He let out a breath of relief, his voice carrying the tremor of someone who had narrowly escaped disaster.

Zhongli, standing nearby, watched with a complicated expression. He had initially intended to cast a barrier to protect Amon and Li Sinan. However, seeing Amon wield the power of the earth's core left him astonished.

Zhongli found it incredible.

Throughout the entire continent of Teyvat, he believed no one else could manipulate the earth's core as he could.

So how was Amon able to do it?

Zhongli decided not to dwell on the matter for now. Everyone had their secrets, and he was no exception.

For a moment, Zhongli cast a deep, contemplative gaze at Amon before turning his attention back to the Primo Geovishap.

The beast remained in an aggressive posture, preparing for another attack.

Zhongli slowly raised his hand, aiming it at the Primo Geovishap. His golden eyes grew brighter, radiating a powerful aura. The energy emanating from him felt overwhelming—like a tsunami, as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth splitting apart.

The oppressive force caused the rampaging Primo Geovishap to suddenly freeze, its body stiffening. It seemed as though an invisible hand had pinned it down, rendering it motionless.

The Primo Geovishap carried dragon blood in its veins. Such bloodlines naturally operated under a hierarchy.

Its current paralysis signified the presence of dragons with far purer bloodlines in the vicinity. Instinctively, the creature knelt, surrendering in awe.

No, there wasn't just one.

There were multiple dragons stronger than it present.

The Primo Geovishap let out a gut-wrenching roar, entirely unlike its previous aggressive cries. Where there had been anger and hostility, there was now only abject fear and reverence.

"The heavens move everything," Zhongli intoned deeply.

A dark golden meteorite materialized in the sky, descending directly toward the Primo Geovishap. The sheer force of the meteorite was staggering.

Even before it struck, the Primo Geovishap's scales began to petrify, crumbling and falling away.

When the meteorite finally hit, the Primo Geovishap was reduced to dust, its remnants scattered to the wind.

Li Sinan was utterly speechless, his jaw slack with astonishment.

"Wow, Brother Zhongli! You're amazing!"

"You summoned a meteorite and destroyed the Primo Geovishap instantly. It's incredible!"

Pausing, Li Sinan added thoughtfully,

"Now that I think about it, my brother seems to have been a very powerful person too. He reminds me of you, Brother Zhongli!"

Amon, who stood nearby, was equally impressed. He knew full well that the power Zhongli displayed as the Funeral Parlor's consultant was just a fraction of his true strength.

If Zhongli unleashed his full power as Morax, the Geo Archon, the entire terrain of Nantianmen might change drastically.

At that moment, a Leyline Blossom sprouted from the ground.

Amon had fought Primo Geovishaps before but had never seen a Leyline Blossom appear afterward. The difference was clear—those creatures had been corrupted and controlled by the Fatui.

This Primo Geovishap, however, was pure. Hence, the Leyline Blossom emerged.

Amon stepped forward, using his physical strength to open the Leyline Blossom.

The stamina required was immense.

"No wonder the upper stamina limit is set at 160. If I had to do this a few more times, I'd collapse," Amon thought.

As the blossom opened, various items scattered on the ground: four-star relics, experience books, and a gleaming golden gem—Solid Topaz.

This five-star material was often synthesized to obtain, so finding one directly was a stroke of luck.

"Brother Amon, can I see the stone in your hand?"

Li Sinan's voice interrupted Amon's thoughts. His eyes sparkled with excitement as they fixated on the Solid Topaz.

"Of course," Amon said, handing the gem to him.

The moment Li S

inan held the stone, his expression shifted, and he looked up sharply.

"I think... I remember something..."

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