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

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She was just a mercenary, not a ruthless killer.

She brought the food to the boy and threw it into his arms. Dixia stood five meters away, keeping a safe distance.

Xu Guang chuckled, said nothing, and simply opened the cloth bag to see what was inside.

Most of them were dried meat or similar items that could be preserved for a long time, and the vast majority were clean and intact. Since Dixia thought they might be useful in the future, she didn't take a bite of them all.

Xu Guang took out a piece of jerky that had clearly been bitten, and gnawed on it. How could he possibly be disgusted? In his worst days in his previous life, he would rummage through trash cans for food, and finding something that had already been eaten was considered a good thing.

But this didn't seem like a big deal to Dixia.

Because she doesn't trust the other person, nor does she expect them to trust her.

Eating food that someone else has already eaten can help avoid the possibility of poisoning.

That's not a problem.

Dixia waited patiently.

After Xu Guang finished eating, he closed the cloth bag, picked it up, and shook it a couple of times: "Aren't you going to come and get it? Or are you worried that I'm a bad guy?"

"Throw it over."

Dixia remained calm.

Humans can be more terrifying than monsters sometimes, but she wasn't afraid.

She has always believed in fighting violence with violence, and when faced with evil people, she would deal with them with even greater evil.

Perhaps some people think she's wrong.

But that's her survival rule.

Of course, she wouldn't get close until she was sure the other party posed no threat.

Xu Guang nodded, but did not insist any further. He used his wrist to throw the cloth bag over.

Dixia took the cloth bag and slowly backed away, intending to leave.

Xu Guang asked with a smile, "Where are you planning to go?"

Without turning her head, Dixia said, "Anywhere is fine, it doesn't matter."

Xu Guang continued, "You want to find a living person, right?"

Dixia paused for a moment, then nodded.

Xu Guang shook his head: "Give up, you won't find it in Xumi."

This is not a lie.

Since Dixia is the first character of Sumeru, it means that at this moment, Sumeru only has him and the other person.

Although the Great Tree King is also in the dream world, she has not yet recovered and is at the Inazuma Shrine.

Therefore, unless Dixia leaves Sumeru, she will never see another person who can have a complete conversation with her.

Dixia narrowed her eyes, turned around, and swung her arms out with her waist.

hum-

The heavy sword sliced ​​through the air and swept in.

Xu Guang didn't dodge; he just sat there.

The greatsword stopped just in time, and Dixia's face was as cold as iron, filled with murderous intent.

If she had only suspected the boy before, she was now almost certain that he knew something.

But, it's already like this?

Has the other party not dodged yet?

Dixia paused for a moment, then asked, "Aren't you afraid of dying?"

Xu Guang spread his hands: "Yes, I am scared, but I believe you won't kill me."

On one hand, he saw the status bar above the other person's head, which clearly indicated that the other person only wanted to threaten him. On the other hand, even if Dixia really wanted to do something, he was not afraid.

If this knife can hurt him, then the other party is really awesome.

Dixia frowned: "Why? Do I look like a good person?"

Xu Guang asked with a smile, "Are you a bad person?"

Dixia felt as if she had pressed the greatsword down on the other person's shoulder, and then leaned her head over.

"You're right, I'm a bad guy."

Xu Guang smiled and reached out his hand, but the movement was slow. Dixia just watched as he placed his hand on her face.

Then he spoke slowly and deliberately.

"What a coincidence, so am I."

Chapter 257: I Want to Hire You

Dixia moved swiftly and without the slightest hesitation, slashing horizontally with her heavy sword as soon as the other party uttered those words.

She was very confident that if this shot hit, the opponent would either be killed or seriously injured.

But the man neither dodged nor flinched, as if he were welcoming his fate, which was called death.

This made her extremely unhappy.

Dixia's living environment destined her to never become someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong.

Because of her father, Kousela.

It's hard to say whether that guy is good or bad, but there's one thing that can't be denied.

This carefree old mercenary devoted most of his life to Dixia, and even in death, he paved a path for his daughter to find freedom and kindness.

So the heavy sword stopped at Xu Guang's neck; if it had gone in just a little further, blood would have flowed out.

Dixia said viciously, "Leave here. If we meet again, I will kill you."

Xu Guang watched quietly, and he could see through the other party's bluster.

He smiled and said, "I'd like to hire you."

Dixia sneered, "Are you out of your mind?"

Xu Guang extended his hand and earnestly repeated what he had just said: "I want to hire you as my bodyguard. You can leave whenever you want, and you can kill me at any time if you discover any problems with me."

The conditions are unimaginably generous.

A bodyguard who can leave at any time and even kill his employer?

Like a joke.

Dixia squinted, trying to read something from the other person's face.

Unfortunately, she wasn't good at that. She was more confident in using force to solve problems than in reading people's expressions.

High emotional intelligence: Dixia is a strong and reliable woman.

Low emotional intelligence: A simple-minded person who only knows how to use their fists.

"My prices are not cheap."

Dixia spoke calmly, hoping to discourage the other party.

However, she raised an eyebrow slightly as she looked at the money pouch that Xu Guang took out from his pocket.

There must be a lot of money in here. The question is, why is there no bulge at all when such a big money bag is hidden in your bosom?

But she wasn't one to dwell on such things. After taking the money pouch and weighing it in her hand, Dixia nodded.

"Then it's as you say. But if you have any problems, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Xu Guang smiled and nodded, indicating his agreement with the other party's words.

After Dixia accepted the money, her attitude improved considerably.

They take people's money and do their bidding, and the other party has almost no excessive demands in the contract.

Honestly, she would have been very happy if she weren't in this kind of environment, but unfortunately...

After witnessing her companions and countless passersby turn into soulless shells, even the most oblivious person would become incredibly vigilant.

With the money bag hanging from her waist, Dixia took two steps back to maintain a safe distance.

Xu Guang chuckled.

Actually, he made a huge profit. Under normal circumstances, there would be a long line of people wanting to hire Dixia as a bodyguard, and even money might not be enough.

While her personal strength certainly played a part, the main reason was that Dixia was an absolute beauty, a fact that no one could deny.

She had captivating ice-blue eyes, honey-colored skin that almost shimmered in the sunlight, and long, flowing black-gold hair that always swayed with her light steps.

Of course, most importantly, Dixia pays great attention to personal hygiene.

Imagine a desert man who sometimes smells terrible, and the stench after he takes off his boots is even more overwhelming.

Covered in sweat, not washing his feet for ten days or half a month, and reeking of alcohol, he can make the air in the room stagnant.

In contrast, a beautiful, sexually stimulating, and athletic woman has no body odor.

Anyone would know which one to choose.

This is why, despite not being the strongest mercenary, Desia is the most popular.

Seeing Dixia retreat, Xu Guang asked, "So, do bodyguards need to stay that far away from their employers? What if they encounter danger?"

Dixia reluctantly walked over, but as she got closer, she gained a deeper understanding of the boy in front of her.

It has a very faint fragrance.

Like mint?

Moreover, her skin wasn't rough; wanting to be fair-skinned and beautiful while making a living in the desert seemed like a pipe dream.

All Dixia could do was use a wholesale blanket to cover the areas prone to sunburn, or simply apply some makeup.

Some people might think this is unnecessary, but in fact, her good image management makes her more popular with employers and allows her to earn more Mora.

But compared to the boy in front of her, she seemed to be far inferior.

They are people who can be easily identified as living a life of luxury.

After all, you can see the blue veins on the back of his hand.

A little-known fact.

The so-called "blue-blooded nobles" of the Middle Ages actually meant those whose skin was so white that their veins were visible.

This indicates that the person in question can support themselves without engaging in labor.

This is also the minimum standard for nobility.

If a nobleman still has to do farm work, then who will believe his identity?

However, Dixia didn't think anything of it; she came into contact with quite a few people in her line of work.

Those who have spare money to hire bodyguards are at least middle class or above, except in very rare cases.

Therefore, she did not feel inferior or anything like that; at most, she was just amazed that the other person was different from many others in Sumeru.

The two embarked on their journey. At the Inazuma Shrine, several girls were gathered around a table, watching with great interest.

After Xu Guang's long-term renovation, the Narukami Shrine in the Dream World has long been transformed into a proper entertainment venue, where you can find almost any kind of equipment you can imagine.

For example, game consoles of various generations, several walls of comics and novels, and various sports facilities, such as ping-pong tables and badminton courts.

After experiencing the novelty of the amusement park, most of the characters in Inazuma still prefer to stay in the shrine, which leads to an increasing number of people in the shrine.

The mother and daughter of the Kamisato family, Raiden General and her sister, Kujo Sara and the Divine Child, including Kira, etc.

The divine child looked at the scene before him with a hint of resentment.

"He really has a lot of free time. I wonder what this guy plans to do to this mercenary lady."

Kujo calmly took a sip of tea.

She is no longer afraid of those in high positions, and the reason is quite simple.

If you put yourself in her shoes, imagine you're on top, General Thunder is in the middle, and Xu Guang is below. This goes on for seven or eight hours. Would you still treat her with reverence?