After being hit in the face by the system, I swapped bodies with Zhongli

Chapter 397: It can't be that the old man Yan couldn't bear to see the people of Liyue and

I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!

After hearing this, Yuan Zhuoyue denied it three times in his mind without hesitation.

Then he showed a look of surprise, puzzled and shocked, and asked back: "...Why does Master Hu have such a bizarre idea?"

Seeing Yuan Zhuoyue's denial, Hu Tao did not continue to ask, but stated her own speculation very calmly: "Before I fell asleep a few days ago, I saw changes in the sky. It was like a completely different world. I believe that it is not something that can be created by just anyone."

Yuan Zhuoyue naturally refused to admit it: "Just making such a guess, don't you think it's a bit far-fetched, Hall Master Hu?"

After Hu Tao pondered for a moment, he continued, "Ever since I learned from the Traveler and Paimeng that you were not a guest of my Wangsheng Hall, I have been following you quietly for a while... I think the immortals who appear around you seem to respect you very much."

Yuan Zhuoyue remained calm and continued, "Perhaps it's because he doesn't know the depth of this uninvited guest of mine, so he can't act rashly? Moreover, as far as I know, not long ago, the Emperor Yanwang died due to a heavenly calamity..."

Hu Tao replied in her cute and lively voice full of wonderful ideas, "Then it can't be that the old Lord Yan couldn't bear to leave the people of Liyue and came back to take a look. I have met many ghosts who stayed in the world of the living and refused to leave!"

Yuan Zhuoyue readily changed his words and agreed: "...It is indeed possible."

Walnut looked at the unknown existence in front of her, who was using the identity of a guest. Even now, inside this familiar body, there lived a stranger whom she had never known before.

But whether it is the warm and gentle temperament between the eyebrows, or the low, gentle, and steady voice, they all seem to be not much different from before.

If it wasn't for little Paimeng who accidentally let the cat out of the bag in front of her, she might still be thinking that the guest official in her Wangsheng Hall was just mentally impaired and lost his memory because of a sudden accident.

But she would never have imagined that at some point, the core of her guest's house had been replaced.

In Hu Tao's impression, Zhongli, as a guest official of the Wangsheng Hall, has always been a knowledgeable, calm and reliable person.

During the past years of getting along, Zhongli has been by her side as both a teacher and a friend, guiding her and supporting her so that she can better assume the responsibilities of the head of the Wangsheng Hall.

It is precisely because of this kind of companionship that Hu Tao not only feels close to Zhongli, but also develops a sense of dependence on him.

In the past, Hu Tao had also discovered through clues that his guest official might not be an ordinary person.

But because of this close and dependent friendship, he was very tolerant of Zhongli and had no intention of getting to the bottom of him or finding out his origins.

But now, it is precisely because of this unknown that when Hu Tao suddenly encountered this change, she didn't know how to make her missing guest return to her body as soon as possible.

Even if he wanted to ask for help, because of this lack of understanding, Hu Tao didn't know which immortal he should seek help from.

Hu Tao was bewildered and even felt a little helpless and scared. In the end, they would never see each other again.

Although she later learned from various sources that the visitor who now occupied the guest official's body might not have any malicious intentions, she was still worried and would not let it go easily.

The whereabouts of the elder who was close to her, who was kind and tolerant, is still unknown. Until there is a definite whereabouts of him, Hu Tao's heart cannot be easily settled.

Hu Tao knew her guess. Although it sounded reasonable at first glance, it was actually wild and full of all kinds of cheerful imagination.

But the reason why she expressed this guess in front of the being who now occupies the body of his family's guest was not to verify whether this guess was correct or not.

But it was because she had repeatedly verified that this person had a kind and gentle temperament, was compassionate and tolerant towards weak creatures, and would not mind any offensive words from her.

He just showed up and came to this person's side, wanting to communicate with her, hoping to get more information about the missing guest official in her family.

"...It seems that my guess was wrong again." Hu Tao sighed as if discouraged, and then supported his chin with his hands that were placed on the stone table.

With his chin in his hands and his head tilted, he looked at the person sitting not far from him. The person was looking at his figure with those bright golden eyes that were full of smiles and seemed to be looking at the younger generation with caring eyes.

He also smiled: "You have figured it out, right? I am really desperate and have come up with these random guesses. I have not received any news from the guest official of the Hall of Rebirth, which really makes me feel uneasy."

As he spoke, Walnut withdrew the spray on his chin with his hands, leaned forward slightly, and leaned against the stone table.

He came a little closer. Even though they were sitting together, the figure was much taller than him, and he had to raise his head to look at him. "…So I had no choice but to come over and ask one of the parties involved in the body swap incident. I want to know from you when my good guest can come back?"

"...Now I don't know the exact time." Yuan Zhuoyue answered this question calmly as usual, but he met those plum-red eyes that seemed to contain eager anticipation.

The words that were already in his mouth were subtly changed: "...But in the current situation, Mo Ke Hmm...Zhongli should have expected it long ago. Whether it is the return date or other hidden secrets behind it, he should know it clearly."

Hu Tao's eyes immediately lit up: "Is that true?"

Yuan Zhuoyue nodded, but he still said tactfully: "If my guess is correct, the situation should be like this."

At this moment, Hu Tao could finally relax a little, because compared to the danger she might face without knowing anything, if the current situation was really guided or controlled by her guest, that would of course be a better outcome.

This at least proves that in the whole incident, Zhongli, as the leader, should not encounter anything too dangerous... at least he can ensure his own life is safe, right?

Although these are only one-sided words from the mouth of the visitor who has occupied the body of the guest official so far.

Perhaps it was because of the familiar tone, the low and gentle voice, which as always contained a sense of calmness and reliability, that made her believe what the other party said the moment he opened his mouth.