Douluo; Zhongli Adventures in Mortal World with Paimon

Chapter 543: The Acting God

"Hello, Hydro Archon!"

Venti was the first to approach Furina. When Furina saw this "young man," she was slightly stunned and somewhat bewildered.

She had been pretending to be the "Hydro Archon" for five hundred years, and now that she had finally stepped down from her "divine position," she didn't expect anyone to recognize her.

Was this a joke?

Everyone in Fontaine knew that Furina was just a "fraud," not the true Hydro Archon.

"Who are you?"

Furina instinctively took two steps back. Being in an unfamiliar place, she feared that this smiling young man might be a weirdo.

In such a cold environment, wearing so little yet showing no signs of discomfort, he was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

He knew she had once been the "Hydro Archon," but she had no information about him. This asymmetry of information puts Furina at a disadvantage.

"I... I just..."

Before Venti could finish speaking, Tsaritsa, who had already reached Furina's side, said, "He is the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt, Barbatos."

Furina: " 0.o"

What happens when a "false" god meets a true god?

"And you are?"

"Tsarita, the Cryo Archon."

"Beelzebul, the Electro Archon."

After Tsaritsa replied, Beelzebul also spoke up.

Venti opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something but hesitating.

He didn't really want to reveal his identity, but since everyone else had, it would seem out of place if he didn't.

The gods didn't look down on or exclude Furina just because she was the human aspect of the Hydro Archon. They were all "colleagues," and supporting each other was the right thing to do.

"Morax, the Geo Archon."

Zhongli, walking at the end, spoke up.

After hearing the gods' self-introductions, Furina felt dizzy and somewhat confused.

She didn't know where she was, but she had unexpectedly encountered these legendary figures.

During her five hundred years in Fontaine, she had been pretending to be the Hydro Archon every day, with no time to pay attention to the gods of other regions.

Although she hadn't paid attention, she had heard of their deeds.

For a moment, the lively and spirited girl fell into deep thought, her lips slightly moving but unable to speak.

"I know your situation. You are a remarkable god."

Zhongli said with an unchanged expression.

With a mortal body, "rivaling" a god.

The loneliness, the bitterness, it was not something an ordinary person could endure.

In such circumstances, Furina maintains a positive attitude, only occasionally sitting on the "divine throne" to cry and express her sorrow.

"How much longer do we have to wait..."

Hearing this, Furina felt a lump in her throat. This Geo Archon, Morax, actually knew about her deeds and called her a remarkable god!

Recognition from the most ancient god!

For a moment, Furina's eyes were filled with gratitude as she looked at Zhongli.

No one understood her, not even the Traveler.

But this old man...

"Thank you..."

"Furina, come with us. We're having a gathering at the Cryo Archon's palace."

Venti extended his hand, speaking gently.

He was naturally a gentle and kind god, with no real flaws except for sometimes not doing his job.

"Can... Can I join too?"

"You're Furina, of course you can join!"

He didn't say Furina was the Hydro Archon, but that she was Furina.

This shows Venti's high emotional intelligence.

Truly, may the Anemo Archon guide you!

Hearing this, Furina's face lit up with joy, and she quickly nodded.

She had gotten lost in this snowy wilderness.

Following these gods seemed like a good idea.

Xiao Feilian and Du Siji didn't leave but followed everyone to the Cryo Archon's palace.

As the saying goes, since we're already here...

Upon arriving at the Cryo Archon's palace, they met Xue Nu, the Bing Bing, and a rather large ice bear.

This ice bear was called Xiao Bai, considered Xue Nu's adopted son.

Seeing Tsaritsa, Xiao Bai excitedly lay down on the snow, wagging his illusory tail.

The others didn't say anything, just exchanging smiles.

Xiao Bai was really cute.

In front of the Cryo Archon and the Xue Nu, Xiao Bai was naturally very cute.

But in front of other spirit beasts, he was a fearsome beast!

Sang Biao, so you're called Xiao Bai?

Regarding the battle at the edge of the North, the Bing Bing and the Xue Nu had watched the entire process from afar.

Only then did they realize why the Cryo Archon treated her "colleagues" so well.

It turned out none of her colleagues were simple.

Even that most inconspicuous young man, who seemed harmless, had terrifyingly powerful strength!

"Hello, I'm Furina, nice to meet you!"

Furina mentioned Xue Nu, Bing Bing, and Xiao Bai.

She had never seen such a large white bear before.

Hearing this, the three beasts were stunned and couldn't help but size up Furina.

"Hello, I'm Xue Nu."

"Hello, I'm Bing Bing."

"Xiao Bai."

The three beasts replied.

Although they didn't know what kind of existence Furina was, as a guest of the Cryo Archon, she couldn't be ordinary.

"Wow, the bear can talk!"

Furina broadened her eyes, looking at Xiao Bai with an expression of disbelief.

Fortunately, she was an actress and quickly regained her composure.

The three beasts were puzzled, wasn't it normal for a fearsome beast to talk?

At ten thousand years, they could speak, and Xiao Bai was close to thirty thousand years old.

He could even take human form, but Xiao Bai preferred his original form over a human one.

"Hydro Archon, when a spirit beast reaches ten thousand years, it can speak human language and even take human form."

"This Xue Nu and Bing Bing are also spirit beasts in human form, but their essence remains that of spirit beasts, just using their powerful cultivation to take human form."

"As for this Xiao Bai, he is over twenty thousand years old, so it's normal for him to speak human language."

Xiao Feilian explained to Furina.

This was a god recognized by the Emperor, even if she was just the human aspect of a god, she deserved respect.

That's why Xiao Feilian explained to Furina.

Hearing this, Furina was utterly confused.

Where did she end up??

What spirit beasts?

What human form?

And over ten thousand years old??

The newly arrived Furina was in a daze, but she didn't show it, just nodded as if nothing was wrong.

Indeed, there was nothing that couldn't be solved with a nod.

"Hydro Archon?"

At this moment, the three beasts were also stunned. They hadn't expected this girl to be a god!

Good heavens...

But shouldn't a god know these basic things?

Although they were puzzled, the three beasts didn't show it, after all, she was a god.

What the Xue Nu and the others didn't know was that among the many "gods" present, only two were native gods.

One was Xiao Feilian, the God of Destruction.

The other was Du Siji, the God of Fire.

As for the other gods, they were not native gods but demon gods from another world!

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Chapter 544: Gentle, the Wind of Freedom

Outside the Cryo Archon's Palace.

"The Hydro Archon?"

A look of surprise flashed across Xue Nu's beautiful face, her expression somewhat bewildered.

Bing Bing and Little White exchanged glances, their expressions quite amusing, their mouths slightly open as if they wanted to say something but hesitated.

A dignified god, yet unaware of spirit beasts and unable to see through their essence?

Is this Hydro Archon perhaps too weak?

Though they harbored such doubts in their hearts, the Xue Nu and the others did not show it. After all, this "Hydro Archon" was a guest of the Cryo Archon.

Moreover, a being referred to as a god by another deity, how weak could they truly be?

Xiao Feilian possessed ten spirit rings, what else could that be if not a god?

Furina awkwardly spread her hands. Although she was called the "Hydro Archon," she did not possess the corresponding strength, nor did she have the support of a divine position.

Apart from her Vision, she was just an ordinary person!

Fortunately, she was an actress. She laughed, dispelling the awkwardness.

"Where on earth have I ended up?"

Outwardly, she remained calm, but inwardly, she was in a state of panic.

Zhongli, Venti, and the others exchanged subtle glances, deciding to explain the basics of this world to Furina later.

She had just traveled here, so it was only natural that she didn't know what kind of world this was.

Except for Zhongli, the others had been somewhat disoriented after their arrival.

It was only after Zhongli saw the spirit rings that he realized where this world was.

Before long, everyone was seated again, with three additional seats compared to before: Xiao Feilian, Du Siji, and the "Hydro Archon" Furina.

Tsaritsa once again brought out many specialties from the far north to entertain everyone.

Venti also quietly brought out wine and distributed it.

With spirit fruits and fine wine, everyone chatted for a long time.

During this time, Furina also learned where she had ended up.

She had thought it was someone's "prank," sending her to Snezhnaya to experience the cold.

She never expected that she was not only not in Snezhnaya but not even on the continent of Teyvat!

Good heavens, she had woken up to find herself a "Traveler."

A "Traveler," wasn't that someone who traversed the heavens?

This world was also fascinating, souls, soul power, spirit beasts...

A marvelous world.

"Now that I've traveled to another world, it's not so bad."

Furina murmured, feeling both loss and relief.

The thing that had troubled her for five hundred years was resolved. Now, in Fontaine, she was practically "alone," perhaps only Neuvillette would look for her...

Missing her.

What surprised Furina was that so many gods from Teyvat had crossed over to the Douluo Continent!

Good heavens...

Why this had happened, Furina did not know, nor did she have the strength to uncover the truth.

For Furina, since she had come to the Douluo Continent, she might as well experience its customs and traditions first.

"Furina, what are your plans next?"

Venti took a sip of wine and asked nonchalantly.

From this, one could see Venti's gentleness.

He knew Furina's situation and understood her predicament.

Getting this girl to speak up would be quite difficult, as young ladies are often reserved.

In this unfamiliar world, she needed a reliable companion.

Venti appeared to be tipsy, but in reality, he wasn't drunk at all. Using the wine and its aroma to ask such a question wouldn't make it awkward.

Hearing this, everyone thoughtfully glanced at Venti, then turned their eyes to Furina.

Of course, their glances at Furina were fleeting, and they soon returned to chatting among themselves.

This gave Furina some private space to think things over.

"As expected of the God of Wind, so gentle."

Everyone sighed inwardly.

Hearing this, Furina fell into deep thought.

As clever as she was, she naturally understood what Venti meant.

She also knew why Venti had asked such a question.

Looking at everyone present, Furina thought for a moment and said, "I'd like to visit Heaven Dou City, one of the two empire capitals."

"Experiencing the customs and traditions of the Douluo Continent in Heaven Dou City would be a good choice."

At this point, Furina paused, then continued, "Besides, Paimon and Lumine are in Heaven Dou City, and we're good friends..."

The far north was freezing!!!

Apart from the Tsaritsa, Xue Nu, Bing Bing, and Little White, there weren't many intelligent beings here.

Furina didn't particularly like such an environment, so she decided to follow Zhongli to Heaven Dou City.

"That's great, Furina!"

Paimon flew to Furina's side and hugged the "Hydro Archon."

Although Furina wasn't a true god, she and Paimon shared a common love for delicious food!

"Lumine and I are both at Zhongli's residence. You should come to Zhongli's place too."

"Don't worry, Zhongli's residence is very large. Even if more people come, there's still plenty of room."

As the former Du Residence, Zhongli's residence was indeed very large.

Even with many guests from other worlds living there, there were still many vacant rooms. Accommodating Furina wouldn't be a problem at all.

"Zhongli, Zhongli, what do you think?"

"When friends come from afar, isn't it delightful~"

"If Miss Furina comes to Heaven Dou City, I will warmly welcome her!"

Zhongli waved his hand, not to refuse, but to indicate that no further words were needed.

Before Furina answered, Zhongli had already guessed her choice.

Firstly, Furina definitely couldn't stay in the far north, so the Tsaritsa was out of the question.

Venti loved freedom. It was only during the New Year that he would visit Zhongli's residence.

He was a wanderer, free and unrestrained. Furina couldn't possibly follow this Wind of Freedom.

Beelzebul silently ate her food, occasionally clinking glasses with everyone, hardly speaking, and wasn't familiar with Furina. She wouldn't be a choice.

That left only him, the old man.

Hearing this, except for Xiao Feilian and Du Siji, the others' expressions remained unchanged, but the two of them looked rather strange.

When friends come from afar, isn't it delightful?

They glanced at Furina, then at Zhongli, thinking to themselves: Could this "Hydro Archon" withstand a beating?

After all, these two had studied the Analects and had a very unique understanding of it.

It was because of this understanding that Du Siji was so combative!

Yes, combative, not bloodthirsty.

The two exchanged glances, giving Furina a somewhat "pitying" look, then closed their eyes.

If they didn't see it, they wouldn't worry about this girl getting beaten.

Wait, the Geo Archon had said before, this "girl"... she... she was over five hundred years old...

Seeing this, Furina was both happy and relieved.

Going to the Geo Archon's residence would at least ensure her safety.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"