Chapter 102 Exile
As the god of wisdom, Nashida should have been like the Great Compassionate Tree King, remaining calm and rational no matter what she faced.
Moreover, after Liu Bai's enhancement, her mental strength has increased by 240%, reaching a very tough level.
But when faced with Liu Bai's actions, she could no longer remain calm. The feeling of shyness always made her cheeks red and she wanted to hide.
If I think about it carefully, maybe it's because I'm not on guard against him...
"Girl, I was wrong."
Hearing Nashida's words, Liu Bai quickly raised his hand and covered his mouth.
"Hehe, since Lord Little Jixiang Grass King doesn't seem to want to continue the interview, then today's interview will end here. Goodbye, both of you~"
Seeing Nashida's reaction, Charlotte smiled knowingly and waved to the two of them. Then she turned around and was about to leave with her camera.
In fact, her previous photos were enough to be published in the news. The reason why she came for an interview was mainly because she was worried that rumors would spread from her own news, so she had to confirm the truth first.
The reactions of the two made Charlotte very sure that their relationship was real. After all, the little Lucky Grass King had no intention of refutation.
"and many more."
Just as Charlotte was about to leave, Narcida stopped her.
"What's wrong, little Jixiangcao Wang?"
Charlotte subconsciously protected her camera behind her and looked at Nashida with innocent eyes.
"Miss Charlotte, I would like to ask, what did he experience in Fontaine before?"
Nashida took Liu Bai's hand and asked Charlotte.
"Ah? This... I don't know..."
Facing Nashida's question, Charlotte's eyes were somewhat evasive.
"Girl..."
Liu Bai called out to Nashida and instinctively wanted to stop her from asking further questions.
"I know you don't want to think about it, but doesn't this prove that it's a bad memory?"
Nashida turned around and looked at Liu Bai and spoke softly.
"You said before that if someone bullies me, they are bullying you. Now, if someone bullies you, they are bullying me. I will not allow this."
Nashida held Liu Bai's hand and spoke seriously, then looked at Charlotte again.
"...Well, since Lord Little Jixiangcao wants to know, I'll tell you. It's not a secret in Fontaine anyway."
Looking at Nashida's serious eyes, Charlotte had no choice but to nod obediently.
"It's like this. Mr. Liu Bai grew up in Fontaine. With his own efforts, he has a very high reputation in Fontaine. He can even teach the duel agent Miss Clorinde swordsmanship. He has been received by the water goddess Funina many times."
"But later I heard that he adopted an overly extreme solution to solve the problem of rising water levels, which caused irreparable losses. He was exiled from Fontaine three years ago and has been missing ever since."
Charlotte told Liu Bai and Nashida this matter which was not a secret in Fontaine.
"..."
Liu Bai could feel that every name Charlotte said was familiar, but he had no impression of what she said. He could only scratch his head and blink in confusion.
"So that's it..."
Hearing this, Nashida nodded slightly.
"But even if what the reporter said is true, how much damage would it take to sentence someone to exile? Unless there is something else going on..."
Narcida pondered in her mind.
There is no death penalty in the seven countries of Teyvat, or as rumored, it has never been implemented. Therefore, one of the most severe punishments is exile after deprivation of all identity.
And generally speaking, exiled people are strictly prohibited from returning to the country in the future, otherwise they will be wanted and deported again.
"Ahem, that's all I know. After all, I was still young at that time... Anyway, I'm leaving first. Goodbye, both of you!"
Charlotte coughed lightly, then ran away with her camera.
In fact, her inner thoughts were similar to Nashida's. She felt that the punishment imposed on Liu Bai by the Tribunal was inappropriate, so she felt a little embarrassed when she spoke out.
After Charlotte ran away, Nashida looked back at Liu Bai who was racking his brains to recall those people.
"Okay, don't think about it. I asked these questions only because I thought I could help you vent your anger if you were bullied. I didn't ask you to torture yourself. Relax."
Nashida stood on tiptoe and stretched out her hands towards Liu Bai's head, gently pressing his temples to relax him.
This action was as effective as ever. Liu Bai seemed to enjoy it and soon relaxed. He held one of Nashida's hands in both hands and rubbed it gently against his cheek, feeling its softness.
"Well, you must be very tired today. Let's go to Jingshan Palace and sit for a while."
Nashida withdrew her hand, then took Liu Bai's right hand, and walked towards Jingshan Palace while speaking.
Liu Bai did not resist and let Nashida hold his hand and move forward.
After walking a distance forward, the two soon arrived at the gate of Jingshan Palace.
But unexpectedly, an acquaintance was waiting here.
"Brother Liu Bai, long time no see."
After the two men approached, Zhongli, who had turned his back to overlook the scenery of Xumi, turned around and greeted Liu Bai.
Three days ago, he and Hu Tao came to Xumi City for the business of Wangsheng Hall. During this period, he did not meet Liu Bai, but waited until today.
"...Brother Zhongli! Long time no see! Why are you here!?"
Liu Bai was stunned for a moment, then excitedly greeted Zhongli.
"Well, I came to Xumi on a business trip with the hall master, and I came to see you on the way."
Zhongli explained with a slight nod.
"I see. By the way, Brother Zhongli, let me tell you, my girl is now my child bride... oh no, fiancée!"
After learning why Zhongli was in Xumi, Liu Bai hurriedly pulled Nashida to his side, put his hands on her shoulders and spoke to Zhongli.
"…Hello, Morax."
Nashida, who was pushed in front of Liu Bai, raised her hand and greeted Zhongli.
She could only feel helpless as Liu Bai talked about their relationship wherever he went.
"Well, congratulations. You two are of similar age, and can be called a perfect match... the woman is talented and the man is handsome. You are truly a match made in heaven."
Zhongli nodded slightly, then bowed and congratulated the two of them.
"By the way, when I first arrived in Xumi, I visited an old friend. From what she said, her return seemed to be related to you, Brother Liu Bai?"
After congratulating, Zhongli immediately changed the subject and asked Liu Bai questions.
"Brother Zhongli, who is your old friend?"
Liu Bai didn't quite understand what Zhongli said, so he had to ask another question.
"It is the Great Kindness Tree King."
With Liu Bai's hands on her shoulders, Nashida, who was standing in front of Liu Bai, looked up at him and reminded him, then rested her head against Liu Bai's.
Zhongli also nodded in confirmation. The return he mentioned naturally refers to the resurrection of the Great Compassion Tree King.
"Oh, it's my beloved mother-in-law. Yes, it was me who did it."
Upon learning that the old friend Zhongli knew was the Great Compassion Tree King, Liu Bai immediately nodded and spoke affirmatively.
"May I ask what the cost is? And can it be repeated?"
After hearing Liu Bai's affirmation, Zhongli continued to ask questions.
"Price? Uh... does it count if my mother-in-law agrees to my marriage with the girl?"
Liu Bai scratched his head and could only think of this.
"Marriage...?"
Zhongli was a little confused. How could their marriage be related to the resurrection of the Great Mercy Tree King?
"Well, if there is no such marriage, I can't help my mother-in-law."
Liu Bai nodded in confirmation.
The only connection between him and the Great Mercy Tree King was Nashida. If there had not been this marriage, the Great Mercy Tree King at that time would obviously not have met the friendly relationship requirements for the "Resurrection Coin".
Hearing this, Zhongli couldn't help but frown slightly. Both himself and the person he wanted to resurrect were childless, so they couldn't do this at all.
The girl who came to Xumi with him came to his mind.
I even thought of the green-haired boy.
But he quickly rejected these ideas.
Such a price is indeed a heavy price for everyone else, except Nashida, who is already very close to Liu Bai.
"...Alas, this kind of thing really can't be forced."
After thinking for a long time, Zhongli sighed and gave up this plan.
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