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Chapter 223 The Emperor's Actions Have Profound Meaning
The weapon used by the Emperor?
Xu Ning poured Zhongli another cup while holding the wine jar, and asked cautiously, "Did Your Majesty leave this weapon at Qingxupu, intending for someone destined to retrieve it?"
Zhongli glanced at Xu Ning and smiled gently, "I think that's what it means! What, you want to take it out?"
Xu Ning rubbed his hands and chuckled, "The other day, I heard that the Fools of Zhidong wanted to make some trouble there. I thought that rather than letting outsiders benefit from it, it would be better to let our own people use it."
Seeing Zhongli smile, seemingly unconcerned about who got the weapon he mentioned, Xu Ning thought for a moment and then asked, "I wonder what kind of weapon it is inside. Mr. Zhongli, do you think it might be a gun?"
"gun?"
Zhongli was slightly puzzled, but then he realized, "You want to ask if the 'Piercing Rainbow Spear' that you told Tian Tiezui is inside, right?"
Xu Ning nodded with great delight and said, "Yes, yes, is it that one?"
Zhongli chuckled and said, "How could that be? Isn't 'Piercing Rainbow Spear' a name you and Tian Tiezui made up? How could it appear in Qingxupu?"
Xu Ning's initial joy vanished instantly; it wasn't the Emperor's divine spear after all.
But upon hearing Zhongli deny the existence of the "Piercing Rainbow Spear," Xu Ning poured himself a drink and muttered, "Then the Emperor's weapon must have a name, right? In storytelling, how can the audience understand the Emperor's power without a name? It can't just say that the Emperor used his divine power to condense countless giant rock spears, and then 'whoosh~' 'whoosh~' 'crack~' 'ah~', and the battle is over!"
As Xu Ning exaggeratedly demonstrated the scene of the Rock King Emperor summoning countless rock spears to fall from the sky, the gentleness on Zhong Li's face gradually disappeared.
Zhongli, whose expression gradually turned solemn, looked deeply at Xu Ning, who was still demonstrating the agonizing howls of the demons on the ground, and said calmly, "What the Emperor placed in Qingxupu was a sword."
Xu Ning was taken aback. "A sword?"
Zhongli put down his wine glass, stared into Xu Ning's eyes, and slowly spoke.
"It's a very special sword that the Emperor himself used. Since you're so good at naming things, why don't you just name it for it!"
Upon hearing Zhongli's words, the image of a sword suddenly flashed through Xu Ning's mind.
"When wine vessels are overflowing with blood, and warmth is torn apart by cold desire, turning into dust and scattering... gifts... friendship, also become sharp blades used to cut down old friends."
Xu Ning's heart skipped a beat, and a look of fear involuntarily appeared on his face. Could that sword be inside?
"I……"
Just as Xu Ning was about to speak, he suddenly looked up and saw Zhong Li's expression, and cold sweat poured down his back.
Since Xu Ning arrived in Liyue Harbor, whether it was his dragon scale body during the Summoning Ceremony or his several subsequent encounters with Zhongli.
Xu Ning had never seen such an expression on Zhong Li's face before.
Is this the legendary immovable mysterious stone?
The cliffs are as cold as ice, clearly distinguishing right from wrong; decisive in killing and ruthless, untainted by sentimentality.
Judging from the way the Emperor is staring at me, is he... trying to kill me?
Although Zhongli was emanating an aura that was like a thousand towering cliffs looming over him, carrying endless pressure, he at least did not intend to attack him at the moment.
Perhaps they're just waiting for their own answer?
Xu Ning swallowed hard, stammering, "You need to see something to name someone. Creating a name out of thin air... is very difficult, hehe, very difficult..."
Zhongli's imposing aura suddenly dissipated. He picked up the wine cup on the table, took a sip, and laughed, "You're right. Then wait until you bring the sword over, and then tell me its name!"
The moment the oppressive aura dissipated, Xu Ning felt a sudden relaxation all over his body. Taking advantage of the moment he raised the gourd to drink, he quickly wiped the cold sweat from his face.
Xu Ning left a few jars of wine for Zhongli, then respectfully bid farewell and left the hall of rebirth, his legs slightly unsteady as he walked out of the gate.
"I don't think I said anything wrong just now, except when He mentioned that sword, I shouldn't have shown that knowing look on my face. Things have been going so well lately, and I've gotten a little cocky again."
As Xu Ning reflected on his actions, he walked towards the Moon Sea Pavilion.
The creature in green materialized from the Dust Concealment Gourd, coiled around Xu Ning's left wrist, and raised its small snake head to hiss and sneer at Xu Ning, saying, "I should have put a mirror in front of you just now, so you could see who is the coward between us."
Xu Ning gave a wry smile, and surprisingly did not refute the little snake's mockery.
After all, I was really scared just now.
Even if an emperor were to become a mortal, he would still be an emperor and would never become a kind and amiable old man wandering the streets.
Qingyi laughed at Xu Ning twice, then suddenly sighed and said, "You laugh at me for being a cowardly god, and that's not wrong. Back in the days when demon gods were everywhere, there were countless capable demon gods, and almost every one of them had their own unique elemental power."
"Although I am incompetent, I am all alone. I have no territory to cling to and no people to protect. I am more than capable of defending myself against them. Why did I expend my divine power and hide when the war started?"
Xu Ning drank his wine, lost in thought and remaining silent.
"What I'm really afraid of is Him! Even though we've spent so many years together, that guy is still like a rock. No matter how many years have passed, he's almost exactly the same as when I first saw Him."
"So even now, I don't dare to acknowledge Him, or even my old friends. I'm afraid... I'm afraid I won't be able to help but ask, 'Who killed all those people who drank with me back then?'"
The woman in green's voice gradually faded.
"I've said all I need to say. As for how you face the Emperor in the future, that's up to you."
After saying that, Qingyi returned to the Hidden Cave.
Xu Ning sighed. What else could he do?
Being in Liyue means you'll see each other all the time, so it just means you have to be more cautious.
Moreover, the Emperor just told me to go and retrieve that sword.
If it turns out to be that sword, would it be better to pretend I didn't notice it and leave it where it is?
With mixed emotions, Xu Ning returned to the Qunyu Pavilion.
Ningguang was sitting in her study, reviewing the accounts recently submitted from various places.
"Why do you look so pale? You've sent the gift, but haven't gotten the information you wanted?"
Xu Ning smiled wryly and said, "I'm not so upset about giving away a few jars of wine for nothing. I've found out the news, but things are a bit difficult."
He told Ningguang everything that had just happened.
Ningguang asked in surprise, "How do you even know about something like this?"
Xu Ning smiled wryly and said, "Just consider this something I overheard from some deity. The question now is, if it really is that sword, should I take it back?"
Ningguang thought for a moment and said, "This sword involves the Emperor's past and some unknown secrets. It would be best not to take it if possible. But since He has told you to take it, the Emperor must have a deeper meaning in doing so."