After watching Zhongli leave, Lin Ze returned to his own room.
He had no comment on Zhongli's female incarnation being named Zhongli.
Lin Ze was certain Zhongli wasn't someone who struggled with names. Choosing a name that sounded identical to his own must have a deeper meaning.
Heh heh~
The Rock Sovereign's female incarnation, a mature woman.
It's strange that the male and female incarnations have such similar names—Zhongli for the male and Zhongli for the female.
But if the Lord of Geo did this, he must be seriously ill!
"Disrespectful to the Immortal Master!"
As the voice echoed, a crane's cry followed. A massive figure vanished from its spot, soaring toward Liyue Harbor.
"This... sigh... Let's hope no other Immortals possess this Diary Instance. Otherwise..."
Madam Ping shook her head helplessly, leaving behind a sigh as her figure vanished.
She rushed toward Ningguang's Jade Chamber.
Even if she didn't know whether other Immortals had the Diary Instance, waiting at the Jade Chamber seemed the safest course of action for now.
"Pfft~! You never disappoint, Mr. Lin Ze!"
Hu Tao nearly collapsed with laughter, sprawling on the ground and pounding the earth with her fist. It was fortunate she wasn't at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor but rather on Wuwang Hill. Otherwise...
People might misunderstand and think the dignified Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor has been possessed by evil spirits!
Lin Ze remained completely unaware of all this.
At that moment, he was staring at the brand-new body pillow before him, a look of disdain on his face.
"As expected, this damn System is useless. Couldn't it reward me with something actually useful?"
A body pillow? Does it really think I can't write my own?
If not for the Diary Instance, which allowed him to tease its owner at will and promote some of his pre-transmigration culture, he would have already stopped writing it.
He could even vent his frustrations in it, using it as a confessional tree to pour out his bitterness or boast about his achievements.
He was truly growing increasingly reluctant to continue writing this diary.
After ranting at the System, Lin Ze hugged the body pillow, lay down on his bed, and drifted peacefully to sleep.
Meanwhile, the Jade Chamber was buzzing with activity!
"A'Ping, don't interfere. This man has shown such disrespect to the Immortal Masters. I'll teach him a lesson he won't soon forget!"
A massive crane stood in confrontation with an elderly woman atop the Jade Chamber.
The crane was none other than Cloud Retainer, the Two-Rooted Fowl Meat True Monarch!
And the elderly woman was naturally Madam Ping.
"Cloud Retainer, why must you resort to this? He can freely enter and exit Celestia unscathed, even offending its inhabitants and escaping unscathed. How could we possibly hope to contend with such a being?"
Madam Ping sighed, her gaze toward Cloud Retainer tinged with bewilderment.
Could Cloud Retainer have spent too much time secluded on the mountain, frying her brain?
Even setting aside the Heavenly Principles of Celestia, Lin Ze showed no fear of the Rock Sovereign himself.
What difference would it make if Cloud Retainer came knocking? It would be like throwing a meat bun to a hungry dog—utterly futile.
"That doesn't mean we should let him underestimate us! Hmph!
A'Ping, I am not like you. I am a free-roaming Immortal, and I do as I please.
This mere Descender may be powerful, but I will teach him a lesson!
He will learn that the Lord of Geo cannot be insulted!"
A cyan ripple flashed as Cloud Retainer transformed into her human form, hovering in the air. After a cold snort at Madam Ping, she prepared to storm the Jade Chamber once more.
But Madam Ping blocked her path again.
"Why insist on inviting trouble? What unknown consequences might follow?
If he's angered by multiple parties and vents his wrath on all of Liyue, can you bear that responsibility?
You should know—the Lord of Geo may not be his match!"
Though she had lived in the mortal realm for a century, always appearing as an elderly woman, Madam Ping remained an Immortal. Her appearance reflected her inner state—she was still young at heart, far from senile.
Lin Ze's black flag's power was truly absurd. He could casually conjure even a God's Heart.
If Cloud Retainer's actions provoked Lin Ze's wrath against Liyue, the entire nation might face utter annihilation.
Moreover, the Heavenly Principles would likely remain indifferent, as they might not even be able to control Lin Ze!
"You insist on stopping me?"
"You insist on inviting disaster upon Liyue!"
"A mere fledgling, strong in power but lacking in mental fortitude. With such a flaw, dealing with him would be child's play for this Immortal!"
"Precisely because his mind hasn't matured, he acts rashly in anger, disregarding all consequences. Cloud Retainer, calm yourself!"
"Two Immortals, this is not the place for such a discussion. Please follow me to the Jade Chamber's antechamber. We must avoid arousing Mr. Lin Ze's suspicion."
Just as Cloud Retainer and Madam Ping were locked in their heated argument, Ningguang and her entourage finally arrived at the scene and intervened.
Interestingly, the moment Ningguang spoke, Madam Ping and Cloud Retainer instantly ceased their quarrel, nodded to her, and followed her into the Jade Chamber.
Seeing this, Ningguang could only smile wryly to herself. By now, she understood perfectly.
The Immortals' earlier argument might have seemed genuine, but their true target had always been her. That much was certain!
Leading Cloud Retainer and Madam Ping into her office, Ningguang found them still locked in a silent standoff, neither willing to speak first. She decided to take the initiative.
"Enough, Immortals. There's no need to continue this charade. Speak plainly. Ningguang will answer truthfully."
Ningguang suspected the Immortals likely had some request they wanted her help with.
"This Immortal was not acting, but very well. Upon reflection, I admit I was indeed irrational earlier."
How could the proud Cloud Retainer so easily admit to acting?
Besides, she hadn't been entirely acting. She genuinely wanted to teach Lin Ze a lesson.
But before disciplining Lin Ze, she needed to understand him better.
Madam Ping watched Cloud Retainer quietly, curious to see what mischief she was planning next.
She hadn't been acting earlier.
"Ningguang, this Immortal asks you: judging from the Diary Instance, you've met Lin Ze several times. What is his personality like?"
"Mr. Lin Ze's personality? It's... complex."
"Complex?"
"Indeed."
Ningguang nodded emphatically and continued.
"Initially, based on the diary entries, I thought he had a similar personality to Keqing. But later, he claimed he only wanted to enjoy life, yet he insisted on personally selling clothing. And he loves to show off."
"Moreover, he answered most of our questions truthfully and even openly declared his desire to start a harem. Yet, after spending several days in Liyue—a land renowned for its exceptional beauty and talent, where he must have encountered countless beauties—he hasn't pursued a single one. It's quite peculiar."
"It's hard to say. 'Complex' is the only word that fits."
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