In Genshin Impact, why are all the characters I play NPCs?

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A white-haired, scheming man, and a short-haired, blond man.

Oh wow, I didn't expect to run into my brother-in-law here.

Xu Guang raised his hand in greeting.

Shinri Ryoto looked at the other person and subconsciously revealed a gentle smile; his understanding of the other person was very clear.

The She Fengxing (社奉行) was in charge of sacrificial rituals. This might not be significant on Earth, but in a country where gods exist, it held a very high status.

These jobs inevitably involve interacting with more ordinary people, so maintaining a good image is necessary. However, he also needs to play some negative roles, while he leaves the truly positive tasks to his sister.

Sometimes Lingren would think that it would be better if Linghua were a boy, then he could naturally let the other person be the pure side, and leave the darkness to him.

Unfortunately, deeply ingrained traditional thinking meant that the younger sister could only be known as the White Egret Princess. But who among the truly powerful and influential would do that?

Meanwhile, Lingren, in order to find a "pig" to mate with his younger sister, deliberately broadened his search to include women.

This greatly increased his and Thomas's workload, and they haven't had a proper night's sleep for several nights in a row.

That's why he responded subconsciously. When he saw the other person's face clearly, his eyes widened and his heart raced.

Ling Ren's expression froze for a moment as he watched Xu Guang walk past him.

Turning around and looking at the other person's back, Lingren smiled.

"I think I found it."

He shoved Thomas aside, his arrogant tone filled with coldness.

"I've come to my senses. All our hard work has paid off. I've found the pig."

Thomas was still somewhat out of it at the moment. He couldn't really let the head of the family do the work of gathering clues and intelligence.

He also has a regular job, and he can't rely too much on the family's resources, as that would be too wasteful and would slow down the progress of the mission.

Therefore, those who are capable should be given more work.

To say that Ryoto Shinri had simply not had a proper rest for several nights was an understatement; he hadn't slept at all.

So Thomas paused for a moment, then said somewhat dazedly, "What pig? Do you have any pigs at home?"

Seeing Thomas's exhausted face, Lingren coughed twice and reorganized his words.

"I think I've found the guy that Ling Hua is so obsessed with."

Thomas understood immediately, and he was incredulous, his face filled with excitement.

"Really? Where is he? I'm going to get my revenge on him!"

you do not say.

I've been busy for over a month, with practically no rest time. Who wouldn't feel resentful?

Ling Ren sneered as he pointed at the departing figure.

"Do you see if that kid senses it?"

Thomas rubbed his messy hair, desperately trying to recall what the guy looked like.

With his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, his confidence was undeniable, as if nothing could stump him.

If he were a girl, he would definitely like this too, and the most important thing is, of course.

He had never met the other person in Inazawa.

What does this mean?

This means that this person has not been investigated, and the other party is the most suspicious!

Thinking of this, Thomas's eyes lit up.

"So let's hurry up and put a sack over their head!"

Ling Ren frowned: "How could you have such a thought?"

Thomas was puzzled. "Didn't you keep saying that if we caught that blondie, we'd sink him to the bottom of the sea? Why have you changed your mind now?"

Ling Ren shook his head: "Let's sneak over there first and see what this guy is up to. We'll make our move when he leaves. How can we do it in his own home? What if we get caught? Besides, it's just suspicion, we don't have any solid evidence yet. We shouldn't hurt innocent people."

Thomas nodded, appreciating that the patriarch was more thoughtful. He was exhausted and just wanted to get rid of the other party as soon as possible.

So the two of them found the young maid who had just received Xu Guang and questioned her in detail. After learning that she had a token of the head of the family, they became even more certain of their thoughts.

Ling Ren sneered, "I don't know what sweet talk this guy used to get his hands on the token from my sister."

He always kept his keepsake and would never give it to anyone else.

It seems we have no choice but to take action now.

Poor Lingren had no idea that his sister had already turned into a strange person and had been subtly altered into a well-behaved child who would squat down and open her mouth to make an "O" sign whenever she saw Xiao Xuguang.

The two tiptoed to the backyard. When they saw Xu Guang enter his sister's room, they couldn't help but feel a chill on their faces. Just as they were about to raise their hands to call for help, they suddenly saw a figure.

His expression froze.

His parents had passed away long ago, so only he and his sister in the Shinri family had white hair, or even more so, you couldn't find many white hairs in the entire Inari family.

So who is this?

Who could it be?

Even from a great distance, Ling Ren could still sense the gentle aura emanating from the other person.

The words stuck in my throat.

In the end, he could only manage to squeeze out two words.

"Mother……"

Thomas looked at the patriarch's hesitant expression, somewhat puzzled.

"What's wrong? Aren't you going to do anything?"

Ling Ren shook his head, his body trembling.

"No, wait a minute, I need to confirm this..."

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"Can a mother actually appear in reality?"

Ling Hua tried hard to control her excitement.

She had originally planned to practice flower arranging for a while before going to do some official business, but she felt a little distracted, so she went back to her room to rest for a while. Unexpectedly, she was pleasantly surprised.

Not only did I see Mr. Xu Guang, but my mother also came into reality.

Xu Guang nodded: "Of course it's possible, but there are many restrictions, and it took me a lot of effort."

This is true.

The world's barriers were constantly resisting him, but it didn't matter. After he had fiercely attacked the Star God through that abyssal rift last time, he actually gained a period of time without any hindrance.

This further confirms his idea that it was the work of those star gods.

No, what's the point?

Why go through all that trouble just to stop him from doing something fun in the real world?

That's just crazy.

Xu Guang had some understanding of his own strength; he knew very well how much effort it would take to set up something that could hinder him to such a great extent.

Linghua was unaware that she was simply holding her mother's hand, feeling a warmth she hadn't experienced in over a decade.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

This is not a dream world, it is reality.

Kayo Kamisato held her daughter, her body trembling. When she was able to embrace her, it seemed that all the grievances were worth it.

The love I missed in my childhood is being made up for in this moment.

Seeing the mother and daughter interacting like this, Xu Guang nodded in satisfaction. This was exactly what he wanted to see, but he still added a comment.

"Gentlemen, I charge by the hour, don't forget."

Kamisato Hanayo snapped out of her daze and nodded somewhat shyly.

Before she came, the other party had already discussed it with her. She would be able to grow something once every hour in the real world. The longer the time, the more expensive it would be. If she stayed overnight, she would have to pay for two.

Of course, this refers to Xu Guang and his newly found little toy.

He recently found some inspiration from octopuses. In terms of type, you might just think it's an ordinary phantom dragon, but Xu Guang's improvements make it alive.

It only needs a little energy to spread and then reach a warm and suitable location.

This colonoscopy is more suitable for Inatsume's baby, and I'm sure this lady will like it.

Seeing that Kaori Kayo nodded, Xu Guang didn't say anything more and pulled Zao You out.

Since this customer is willing to pay, he should provide full service. There's really no need for him to be a third wheel disturbing the mother and daughter's time.

As for his brother-in-law, let's leave that thing in a cool place for now.

Although they were blood relatives, he was really reluctant to see the two of them meet, and always felt a little uncomfortable.

Besides, he's not without things to do when he's out; he can keep Zaoyou company and do some fun things.

For example... a little girl's gymnastics outfit!

Thinking of this, Xu Guang felt a sudden burst of light before his eyes.

Meanwhile, Ryoto and Thomas, who were squatting in the corner, didn't look too good.

Thomas asked curiously, "Why did this guy leave after staying there? Could there be some other scheme or trickery involved?"

Aya Kamisato absentmindedly hummed in agreement.

My mind was completely focused on that figure.

He was eager to rush in and see if it was really as he thought.

But it's absurd, is it possible for someone to bring the dead back to life?

Throughout history, countless kings, nobles, generals, and ministers, including some whose strength approached that of demigods, have only lived a little longer; they were still destined to die.

Resurrection is something that defies the laws of life and death.

But... that feeling was all too familiar.

Ryoto Shinri was precocious; when his parents passed away, he was already a little adult.

He shouldered the heavy burden of the family while his younger sister was still crying.

Therefore, his parents' presence is clearer in his memory, which is why he can barely recognize them even with just one glance.

My mind is getting more and more confused.

Ryoto Shinri glanced at Thomas and had a good idea. He reached out and put his arm around Thomas's shoulder.

"Thoma, I might have to give you a difficult task later. I wonder if you'd be willing."

Thomas replied with a resolute look in his eyes, "I am your retainer, so I would gladly give my life. Please give me your orders. Do you want me to put that boy in a sack, or...?"

As they were talking, Lingren waved his hand and said, "None of that, it just might cause a little damage to your reputation."

Thomas nodded: "Go ahead and say it, none of this is a problem for me."

Shinri Ryoto gave a heavy "hmm": "I knew I hadn't misjudged you back then. So I'll entrust this to you with peace of mind. Come a little closer, and I'll tell you what to do."

Thomas leaned closer, his expression shifting from initial confidence and determination to confusion and hesitation.

He looked at the head of the family and remained silent for a while.

"Do you really want to do this?"

Ling Ren nodded seriously.

Thomas looked up at the sky and lingered for a while, feeling melancholy.

……

"Mother, I miss you so much..."

Linghua nestled into his broad chest, tears streaming down her face. Hua Dai gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"I'm back now, everything's alright."