Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

"Hmm? What's this?"

From Zhongli's chest, a brilliant light suddenly emanated.

Keqing and Ningguang shielded their eyes, only Ganyu continued to face the light directly.

Because within this light, she felt a sense of familiarity.

"Could this be...?"

In fact, not just Ganyu, Nathan also experienced a sense of familiarity.

Touched by the light, it felt like a gentle spring breeze caressing his face.

This gentleness was incredibly familiar.

As if in an instant, it transported Nathan back to that era a thousand years ago.

"So it's you!"

Zhongli reached toward the light's source, and soon a glowing lock-shaped object appeared in his hand!

"What exactly is this thing?"

Ningguang and Keqing looked at the lock, both recognizing its extraordinariness.

That gentle yet profound aura was definitely an item left behind by a powerful being.

Unlike the two who didn't know what it was, Ganyu and Nathan recognized it immediately.

"This is the Memory of Dust, sealing within it the knowledge and passion of the Dust God Guizhong's entire life!"

Zhongli spoke, not concealing anything about the Memory of Dust.

This lock was exactly what Guizhong wanted Nathan to pass to Zhongli in the life simulation.

After a roundabout journey, it had returned to its starting point.

"How did Guizhong's item end up in your hands, Zhongli?"

Ningguang's eyes sharpened. For the people of Liyue Harbor, this goddess held a status equal to the Geo Archon in their hearts.

There were even rumors that the two deities were married.

However, as the goddess rarely appeared in the past hundred years, these rumors eventually became just gossip.

"I obtained this Memory of Dust by chance!"

Zhongli said without changing expression, but to Nathan, this was originally a gift Guizhong gave him.

But there was no helping it, after all, besides him, the others still didn't know Zhongli's true identity.

"So Mr. Zhongli, what are you taking out this Memory of Dust for?"

Ganyu had always been in contact with the Dust God, after all, during her childhood, that goddess had taught her much knowledge.

Unfortunately, none of this knowledge was ever applied to Nathan.

"The goddess's wisdom resides within. She should be able to help answer your questions!"

Saying this, Zhongli opened his palm revealing the Memory of Dust.

The three women's attention focused on it as a gentle light emanated from the lock's core.

The light split into three, enveloping each of the women.

"Zhongli... could this be?"

Keqing felt the warmth within the light, asking incredulously.

"This light... is the Dust God's test!"

Zhongli glanced at the Memory of Dust in his hand, then explained to everyone.

"So Lady Guizhong's test is to keep the chosen person within the light?"

Ningguang also spoke up, she too sensed the light's mysteriousness.

It felt as if her entire being was about to be seen through by that wise goddess.

"Generally speaking, that is indeed its effect!"

Zhongli nodded, explaining Guizhong's intention.

As long as the light didn't disappear, it meant that person was the Dust God's chosen answer.

"I see... I'm really looking forward to Lady Guizhong's choice!"

"Hmph, Ningguang, don't think you've already won!"

Everyone was bathed in light, and in terms of knowledge and physical development, Keqing didn't feel she was inferior to Ningguang.

As for Ganyu's reaction, she remained silent throughout.

She felt that given her relationship with Guizhong, she would definitely win as an insider!

The light continued to envelop the three, but after a long time, nothing changed.

"Zhongli, are you sure this is Lady Guizhong's test?"

Ningguang looked at the other two in the light, puzzled.

Nathan had been grateful to Guizhong for resolving the situation, but this result made him suddenly feel uneasy.

"I think, according to the Dust God's view, all three of you have passed her test!"

Zhongli's answer came out, making Nathan's head hurt again.

After all this, no one was eliminated, weren't they back where they started?

"So friend Nathan, Guizhong's meaning is don't hesitate, just take them all!"

Perhaps thinking the situation wasn't chaotic enough, Zhongli immediately added more fuel to the fire with his words.

"Ah, this...."

He hadn't said the option himself, but Guizhong had helped him say it.

Nathan wanted to say this, after all, only kids make choices, adults definitely want it all.

But facing these three girls with vastly different personalities, saying that might directly summon divine punishment!

"He dares!!!"

"He dares!!!"

"He dares!!!"

Just as Nathan thought, the three women spoke in unison, rejecting the idea.

These three all harbored thoughts of monopolizing him, absolutely unwilling to share with others.

"Hehe!"

At the same time, a bell-like laugh echoed in Nathan's consciousness.

He was too familiar with the owner of this voice, definitely that long-sleeved girl.

The Dust God's consciousness must still linger in the Memory of Dust.

The so-called test just now was probably meant to tease him a little.

However, the Memory of Dust had now extinguished its light, and Nathan couldn't detect any further activity looking at it.

And that laughter just now, the other three girls didn't seem to have heard.

Their fierce gazes remained locked on Nathan's position.

He had no choice but to bear the Dust God's teasing alone.

"I say, everyone, it's getting dark now. Why not go for a meal before continuing this detailed discussion!"

Thankfully, Zhongli broke the atmosphere, inviting Nathan and the others.

After exchanging glances, the three women spoke in unison.

"Let's go!!!"

Forming a triangle, they surrounded Nathan.

Even as they walked, they continued to probe and balance each other.

........

Wanmin Restaurant, a restaurant located in Chihu Rock.

Surrounded by festive decorations, it was filled with a lively atmosphere.

Nathan was also very familiar with the restaurant's chef, it was Xiangling, the four-star character from the game.

This little chef with extreme passion for cooking was quite famous among Chihu Rock's gourmets.

When Nathan's group entered Wanmin Restaurant, it made Xiangling, who was also waiting tables, pause for a moment.

"Lady Keqing, Lady Ganyu, Lady Ningguang, why are you all here together!"

These were all big shots in Liyue Harbor, and the little chef rarely encountered any of them in the restaurant.

Let alone all three together, this was a first.

Besides Xiangling, Guoba, who always followed her around, suddenly rushed over as if entranced.

"Guoba, what are you doing to the customers?"

Ignoring Xiangling's loud warning, the plump Guoba tightly hugged Nathan's right leg.

"Lu... Lu!"

His demeanor was like that of long-lost friends reuniting!

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