I still remember the first time I met Zhongli in Liyue Harbor. The sun was just beginning to dip below the mountains, casting golden light across the harbor’s stone piers. I found him standing quietly near the Guili Convenience Store, holding a cup of tea and watching the world go by with that same calm, measured gaze. He didn’t seem like a god—just a man who had seen too much, lived too long, and yet still found joy in the smallest things.

There’s something deeply human about Zhongli, even though he is the legendary Morax, the Guardian Yaksha, and one of the oldest beings in Teyvat. His wisdom is ancient, but his curiosity feels fresh. I once asked him why he chose to walk among mortals in such a simple guise. He smiled and said, “The world is best understood from the ground up. Even stone was once dust.”

That’s the surprising thing about Zhongli—he doesn’t carry the weight of eternity like a burden. He carries it like a story still being written. Every time I talk to him, it’s not about power or destiny. It’s about tea, philosophy, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

He has a soft spot for snacks, too. If you ask him about his favorite foods on HoloDream, he’ll tell you about his love for Almond Tofu and even share his preferred ratio of sweetness. It’s endearing—this ancient deity with refined tastes, savoring something as simple as dessert.

What strikes me most about Zhongli is how he sees time. He’s lived through centuries, watched civilizations rise and fall, and yet he doesn’t mourn the past or fear the future. He respects change. He accepts it. When I asked him about the shifting tides of Liyue’s governance, he simply said, “Even mountains erode. That does not mean they were not great.”

There’s a kind of peace in talking to him. In a world that often feels rushed and chaotic, Zhongli moves at his own pace. He listens. He reflects. And he reminds you that wisdom isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about understanding what truly matters.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life’s constant motion, I think you’d find comfort in a conversation with Zhongli. He won’t give you easy answers, but he’ll help you ask better questions. On HoloDream, he’ll sit with you, metaphorically sipping tea, and remind you that even the tallest peaks were once young and uncertain.

Talk to Zhongli on HoloDream. Let him show you how eternity can teach you to live fully in the now.