"Evidence? It's actually not difficult. You can ask Lisa tomorrow. She is knowledgeable and will surely know that this teapot I have is the Serenitea Pot of a Liyue adeptus..."
The art of deception, Feng Yi's words flowed out effortlessly.
Of course, if it succeeded, that would be best. If it failed, he would honestly explain everything.
He was just joking, trying to lighten the mood. He wasn't trying to rob or murder someone, so he shouldn't be paraded through the streets by Jean, right?
"Serenitea Pot?! Could it be... you really are the Pot God?"
Prompted by Feng Yi, Jean suddenly remembered related records she had read in books, specifically about the Serenitea Pot of a Liyue adeptus...
According to records, Liyue adepti possessed abilities comparable to gods, capable of moving mountains and seas with a wave of their hands. The Serenitea Pot was a concentrated manifestation of an adeptus's externalized power, and only an adeptus could refine it.
The Serenitea Pot resembled an ordinary teapot but was inscribed with mysterious patterns. Internally, it was a separate space capable of containing all things...
Jean carefully examined the patterns on the teapot on the table. They indeed bore a strong resemblance to the descriptions in the book. Coupled with Feng Yi's emergence from the teapot's world, she couldn't help but largely believe in Feng Yi's identity as the "Pot God."
"Of course, young Jean, meeting this Pot God today is also a matter of fate. Quickly state your wish!"
Feng Yi spread his arms wide, secretly manipulating his arts to create a radiant background behind him.
Suddenly, mist swirled around him, ethereal light flickered in and out of existence, accompanied by the distant cries of cranes and various celestial phenomena, making him appear even more divine than an immortal.
These were all inspirations Feng Yi had gained from past life entertainment.
Things like dragon-drawn carriages, auspicious clouds, and resonant Buddhist chants. While not highly practical, they exuded immense prestige and were perfect for deceiving people!
"My wish... I wish Mondstadt will no longer be plagued by monsters, that all residents can live in peace and prosperity... And also, I wish my sister can be happy and joyful..."
The lingering doubts in her heart vanished as Feng Yi displayed his divine spectacle. At this moment, Jean truly believed him to be a magical Pot God and earnestly made her wish.
As the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt City, Jean had always been devoted to her duty, bringing peace to the people. Warm and upright, she thought of everyone when making her wish, but utterly forgot herself.
"What a wonderful wish! I wish you achieve it soon!"
Feng Yi nodded, touched by her pure and kind heart, and sincerely blessed her.
"Wait, aren't you the one who's supposed to fulfill it?"
Jean was bewildered by Feng Yi's blessing. It seemed he had no intention of fulfilling her wish. Had something gone wrong in the process?
Jean looked at him with great confusion.
"When did I ever say I would fulfill your wish?"
Feng Yi retracted his dazzling background and replied, as that thing consumed quite a bit of his power!
"..."
Jean recalled. He had only asked her to state her wish, but he had never said he would fulfill it!
At this moment, Jean was so taken aback she couldn't speak.
"If you can't fulfill it, then why did you ask me to state my wish?"
Jean, still somewhat unwilling, asked with pursed lips.
"I was just asking casually... Hey, let's talk properly, why are you attacking?" Feng Yi hadn't finished speaking when she drew her sword and lunged at him.
"You intruder, you charlatan who impersonates a deity! You've even tricked me! I'll capture you and parade you through the streets tomorrow!"
Jean immediately deemed Feng Yi a swindling charlatan, someone who coveted divine offerings without possessing divine powers.
As the Liontooth Knight who guarded Mondstadt, she could not let such a villain escape justice!
That Serenitea Pot, belonging to an adeptus, must have been found by him somewhere and was being used as a tool for deception.
After she apprehended this person, she would write a letter explaining the situation and return the treasure to the Liyue adeptus.
"Listen to my explanation, I'm truly not a charlatan..."
Feng Yi dodged Jean's swordplay while desperately trying to explain.
He had intended to lighten the mood, but it had backfired, and she now saw him as a fraudulent charlatan.
However, while he wasn't the Pot God, he was a part-time River God. He really wasn't a swindling charlatan!
"Stop your sophistry! I've seen through your deceitful tricks!"
Jean refused to listen, her sword slashing ferociously in the confined space.
"Alas... I wished to interact with you as an ordinary person, but all I received was misunderstanding. Fine! I won't pretend anymore, I'll reveal myself. I am the River God who punishes evil and promotes good!"
Feng Yi pinched Jean's sword between his fingers and said with a sigh.
He didn't want his journey in Mondstadt to end before it even began.
If he were to be mistaken for a charlatan and the Knights of Favonius sent him back to Liyue, how could he face the people of Liyue with any dignity?
Having no other choice, Feng Yi decided to take a gamble and reveal his identity as the River God.
"River God? You're trying to trick me again? I won't fall for the same trap twice!"
Jean completely ignored Feng Yi's claims. Having been tricked once, she wouldn't believe anything he said now!
"This time it's real! Since you don't believe me, I'll let you experience it yourself! River God's Domain – Activate!"
Feng Yi's toes lightly tapped the ground, and the floor was instantly replaced by a watery surface, engulfing both of them.
"Young Jean! Did you lose this golden sword, or this silver sword, or this ordinary sword that symbolizes your identity as a Liontooth Knight?!"
Feng Yi smiled as he looked at her, three long swords of identical design but different materials floating before him.
"My sword... how is it with you?"
Jean was shocked. The sword that was just in her hand had somehow ended up in his grasp without her knowledge.
This spatial manipulation technique forced Jean to be cautious.
"Young Jean! Did you lose this golden sword, or this silver sword, or this ordinary sword that symbolizes your identity as a Liontooth Knight?!"
Seeing that Jean didn't answer for a long time, Feng Yi quickly urged her again, as the time for her to answer was running out.
Jean frowned as she noticed he was repeating the same question mechanically instead of answering hers. She sensed that things were not simple.
Given his previous deceitful behavior, Jean decided to be extra cautious!
Her first instinct was to choose the ordinary sword that symbolized her identity as a Liontooth Knight.
But what if he had anticipated this and deliberately set a trap for her here?
Jean deduced from his previous deception that this was not an impossible scenario.
However, if she didn't choose the ordinary sword that originally belonged to her, which of the golden or silver swords should she choose?
Was it possible that choosing either of these two golden or silver swords would also lead her into his trap?
Accustomed to her position of authority, Jean considered many possible outcomes.
But it was precisely her caution that caused her to exceed the time limit for answering.