I'm a male god in Liyue

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With Xiao Shenhe's company, his originally monotonous collection became more interesting.

Xia Zhi converted his loot into points, closed his inventory, and turned to look at the wall adjacent to Shen He's room. His expression became somewhat strange again.

He once bought a book called "Basic Knowledge of Dreams" from the [Mall].

The book mentions that it's very difficult for ordinary people to escape their dreams.

Once they realize they are dreaming, their dream becomes extremely unstable and then dissipates, and they immediately wake up from the dream.

But Shen He's situation last night was not like that.

She followed Xia Zhi out of her dream world and naturally accepted its existence without anything happening to her.

Xia Zhi couldn't help but wonder if Shen He, like him, had also entered the dream through some kind of conscious effort.

This explains why he never saw the monster when he met Shen He; the monster must have been there, but Shen He dealt with it beforehand.

So... last night's Xiao Shenhe was actually her doing the micro-management?

He called her "big brother" so sweetly...

Xia Zhi thought about it and decided it would be better to pretend he didn't know.

I got up, changed my clothes, prepared my welfare payment, and went outside.

Just like yesterday morning, he ran into Shen He, who was just leaving home.

Shen He looked at him and greeted him softly, "Good morning, boss."

Xia Zhi smiled and nodded: "Shen He, good morning."

The two went downstairs together, and tacitly avoided mentioning the dream they had last night.

After breakfast and sitting for a while, everyone took the gifts they had prepared and headed to Yujingtai.

Miss Akabane stayed behind to watch the shop and asked everyone to help deliver a blessing.

On the way, they met Bai Shi, who was holding breakfast, which seemed to be for Ning Guang.

After exchanging greetings, everyone parted ways with her and went to Grandma Ping's house.

This was Xia Zhi's first time visiting. Grandma Ping's house wasn't very big, far less grand than the mansions where wealthy merchants lived in Yujingtai. However, the layout and appearance of the house made him feel very comfortable.

The fact that even a connoisseur like him couldn't find fault with it already puts it far ahead of the big houses that rich people live in.

Grandma Ping stood at the door, smiling as she greeted everyone. Yao Yao thoughtfully moved a chair and handed out teacups.

At this moment, True Lord Li Shui and True Lord Xiao Yue were sitting in the room drinking tea. Mr. Zhong Li had not yet arrived, nor had Miss Gan Yu.

Xia Zhi handed over the small box in his hand. Inside was a silver-grade tea that he had bought from the [Mall], which had a special effect of calming the mind and regulating the body.

"A small token of my appreciation, wishing Grandma Ping a happy birthday."

"Mr. Xia, you're too kind. It's good that you could come."

Others also gave gifts they had prepared.

Grandma Ping smiled and thanked everyone, accepting the gifts, and then introduced the two True Lords to the group.

"I have seen the True Lord of Water Management and Mountain Building, and I have seen the True Lord of Moon Carving and Sun Building."

"No need for formalities. Liyue is now governed by people. Just treat us like ordinary people."

The two True Lords were gentle in nature and easy to get along with.

Xia Zhi chatted with them for a few minutes, then asked casually.

"Grandma Ping, what's the lunch plan for today?"

"I booked a table at Wanmintang."

"Wanmin Hall."

“In previous years, Xiangling would come to our house to do it, but this year she went on a trip.”

"There is definitely a better atmosphere at home."

"Yes."

"Grandma Ping, we have a lot of people today, and Wanmintang doesn't have any private rooms. It might be noisy for the guests to eat in, which isn't good."

"What does Mr. Xia mean?"

"Let's eat at home instead. I'll cook for Xiangling."

“Mr. Xia is a guest; there’s no reason to ask a guest to cook.”

"Grandma Ping, you have all protected Liyue for many years, and I just hope to take this opportunity to express my respect."

"This……"

Grandma Ping hesitated for a moment.

Li Shui Zhenjun coughed and said, "Ah Ping, I think Mr. Xia is right. Eating at home is indeed quieter and more casual than eating at Wanmintang."

True Lord Xiaoyue also spoke up, saying, "Mr. Zhongli said yesterday that Xiao will also be coming. He doesn't like large crowds and prefers to stay at home."

Grandma Ping was a little surprised: "Is Xiao coming this year too?"

True Lord Xiaoyue nodded: "Mm."

Since Xiao is coming, then the home environment is indeed better.

Grandma Ping looked at Xia Zhi, somewhat embarrassed, "Then we'll have to trouble Mr. Xia to cook lunch."

Xia Zhi laughed and said, "It's alright, I cook every day at the shop anyway. Zhu Zi, you guys go to the market and buy more vegetables."

The girls agreed: "Okay!"

Grandma Ping took out a wallet and gave it to Shen He: "You've gone to so much trouble, we can't let you spend any more money."

Shen He accepted it: "I understand, Grandma."

The girls went out together, and when they passed by Yuehai Pavilion, they saw Bai Shi carrying a stack of documents.

Bai Shi asked out of curiosity and found out that they were going to the market to buy vegetables.

She returned to Ningguang's office with the documents in her arms, only to find that Ningguang hadn't touched the breakfast on the table.

"Lord Ningguang, it's Grandma Ping's birthday today."

"Yes, I've already picked out the gift. Please deliver it to me later."

"Okay, I saw Mr. Xia and his group on the road earlier."

"They must have gone to Grandma Ping's house too."

"Later, I saw Miss Zhu and the others go out to buy groceries. They said Mr. Xia was cooking lunch today..."

Ningguang paused for a moment, then stopped writing, looked up from her desk, and became solemn.

"Hundred Knowledges".

"Lord Ningguang, what are your orders?"

"I've been thinking about it carefully. Last time, during the Osel incident, there was some unpleasantness between the Seven Stars and the Immortal. This time, Grandma Ping's birthday is an excellent opportunity to ease the tension between the two sides."

"Lady Ningguang is absolutely right!"

"So, I'll go there myself this noon."

"what?"

"Go and fetch my best dress."

"Oh!"

Chapter 197 Mr. Xia is truly an extraordinary person.

When the girls returned from the market with groceries, Xia Zhi went into the kitchen and began preparing the dishes.

Before long, Zhongli came from the Hall of Rebirth, Ganyu came from the Moon Sea Pavilion, and Yanfei returned from the law firm.

Afterwards, Ningguang, dressed in a gorgeous gown, arrived with gifts.

The last one to arrive was a young man with a cool and aloof demeanor.

He had short hair that faded to a light blue hue, and a purple diamond-shaped eyebrow tattoo in the center of his forehead. He wore a close-fitting short outfit, with a white top decorated with cloud patterns and wide sleeves. There were ribbons in the front and a hem in the back. His legs, cuffs, and shoulders were adorned with jade pendants and small, antique-style ornaments.

He wore armor on his wrists, with a wind-elemental God's Eye embedded in it.

He wears a vajra around his neck, has a mythical beast tattoo on his right arm, a small incense burner on his left waist, and a snake-patterned amulet in the middle.

He also carried a Nuo mask with black, blue and gold as the main colors on his right waist.

When Grandma Ping saw him, she greeted him with a smile: "Xiao, you're here."

The young man named Xiao nodded, responded softly, greeted the other immortals, and then quietly sat down in a corner.

He seems to be very bad at dealing with people.

The immortals didn't think his behavior was inappropriate, and they all smiled and nodded at him kindly.

Ningguang glanced at Xiao again, her gaze somewhat surprised.