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This is supposedly 80 chapters, somehow it reached 90. --- Chapter 146: Faints Are Not Welcome During this time, Furina had already hugg

This is supposedly 80 chapters, somehow it reached 90.

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Chapter 146: Faints Are Not WelcomeDuring this time, Furina had already hugged Eylse tightly. In Eylse's ignorant eyes, Furina gritted her teeth, suppressed her guilt, and fiercely blocked Eylse’s lips."Zi——"There was no other way. The other gods were all using special effects for their auras.If she, the Hydro Archon, appeared ordinary, it would seem cheap.And the price of using special effects among the gods was that her current divine powers were consumed quickly and had to be recharged frequently.Besides, Raiden Shogun was really fierce. Without holding Eylse, her only support, Furina's trembling heart could not be calmed.Furina was relieved.However, due to her actions, the eyes of the Geo Archon, Dendro Archon, and Electro Archon became subtle for a moment.They looked at each other through the cover of elemental power.[Geo Archon: What's the situation with Furina. Her current state is an incarnation of a pure mortal?][Anemo Archon: I don't know. But that's their own business. Let's respect her! Hey!][Electro Archon: That makes sense.]As for the matter of holding the a delicate girl and kissing her hard in front of the other Archons, the girl didn't resist anyway. It was the family affairs of young people, so the older generation shouldn't get involved.At most, they complained in their hearts—Furina, you're quite playful!However, Morax also felt that the young gods was a little overwhelmed by the aura suddenly released by Raiden Shogun. He had cultivated himself for a long time, and his character had become more tolerant, so he spoke considerately. "Raiden Shogun, calm down. We already know the cause and effect of this matter. Let's wait and see what the Cryo Archon has to say next.""Yes, yes, the other god haven't arrived yet, it won’t be that bad~~"The steady Geo Archon and the lively Anemo Archon spoke to comfort her one after another.Raiden Shogun pondered for a moment, then put down her naginata. The murderous aura was restrained, and the dark clouds in the sky and the arcs all over the ground also dissipated.The conversation between the gods came to an end for the time being.Nahida and Furina both felt something unexpected.Before coming, Nahida was thinking about saying something, and Furina was also thinking about whether she should show off or not. However, once the Electro Archon released her presence, they both fell silent.Well, it’s better for us, the second-generation gods, to be a little timid about the matters of their seniors.Nahida sighed a little, disappointed.Furina thought it was good.Furina can just be a little transparent for others during the duration of the meeting, so she could go back to Fontaine directly after the work is done. Everything will be fine if it ends safely.But in the seemingly silent state, several pairs of eyes could not help but focus on Kaguya below.[Old man, do you feel it?][Hmm, the power of a God. It seems that the information we knew before was incomplete. Not only is she a patriotic celebrity, but she is also a rare strong individual... Inazuma did not gain nothing this time.]Kaguya's body was still that of a mortal, but Kaguya's aura was indeed that of a God-level powerhouse. In addition, she deliberately concealed it, so even the two Archons who had seen the real Raiden Shogun could not connect her with the deceased Raiden Makoto.They just felt that Raiden Shogun had picked up a treasure just like them.With one more God-level powerhouse in charge, Inazuma would be more stable in the future.Naturally, the six nations would no longer have to worry about the threat from the Abyss, which was a good thing for everyone.Oh, maybe not for Snezhnaya.The stronger Inazuma was, the more uncomfortable they would be in the future.The two Archons looked at each other, and then drank silently without mercy.They aren't the ones who has to bear the death of their own doing. Do they still expect them to help to prevent the disaster?At the same time, Nahida observed Kaguya more carefully.‘Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, it must be her, right?’[It must be her. Although it is a mortal body, and although her aura has changed a lot—even I can barely recognize it. But who else could be Inazuma’s second God-level powerhouse besides her?]‘After that, we have to find a way to contact her.’[I’ll leave it to you. Do it with confidence. At least she will never report to Celestia. Otherwise, it would be tantamount to suicide, and it would also implicate her sister and Inazuma.]Greater Lord Rukkhadevata smiled in Nahida’s consciousness, which was both trust and encouragement.In her eyes, Nahida actually knew enough, and the only flaw was that she was extremely unconfident. Especially with the support of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and Irminsul, the child’s ostrich tendency was gradually getting worse.If she was not pushed out to practice, she would sooner or later become a dull donkey who could only respond to orders and execute tasks.…While the gods were silent, the fleet that came from Snezhnaya finally arrived at the port of the island.“We were given three days, but fortunately we tried our best to speed up and catch up. No— for such a thing, is it really a good thing to catch up?”The fourth seat of the Fatui Harbingers, [The Knave], Arlecchino, held her forehead and smiled bitterly.It seemed that catching up was just seeking death in time.It was entirely possible that all members would be buried at sea on this trip, and no one would seek revenge.But there was no other way. She could only come.The Doctor and the Balladeer were too deeply involved with Inazuma, and they would definitely not come back. But it didn’t matter whether they came back or not—what was more important was that it might be regarded as a provocation, and now no one dared to provoke the wrath of the Electro Archon.Excluding these two who were involved, and those who held special positions, were not good at speaking, or not very smart, the only one suitable for the mission was Arlecchino."For Her Majesty..."Arlecchino encouraged herself this way. At this moment, the only thing that could give her courage under the sword of the Electro Archon was this sentence.As for the benefits and power the Harbingers promised to cede to her after her mission—haha, that was only if she returned alive. Otherwise, there would be nothing.Looking at the port getting closer and closer, Arlecchino took a deep breath and squeezed out the most humble and respectful smile she could imagine.Then——"Boom!!!""Knave, it's bad, the cabin has been chopped through!""Knave, the ship is going to fall apart!""Knave..."Arlecchino picked up the most important box beside her, which contained rare treasures that were thousands of times more valuable than the entire ship, as well as a letter from the Tsaritsa herself.Amid the panicked noise of her subordinates, Arlecchino had a blank expression.Because she had expected it.It would be better to say that she was already grateful to Her Excellency the Electro Archon for not directly chopping the ship and its crew into charcoal."You, find a way to swim to shore."Arlecchino sighed, and had no time to pay attention to the follow-up of her subordinates. Flames erupted from her body, turning into a ball of fire and rushing straight toward the port of the outlying island in the distance.She landed carefully, holding the treasure box, and the flames on her body were very carefully put away, not burning the port of Inazuma at all. She was afraid that if she gave the slightest reason, lightning would fall from the sky and smash her to pieces."Stop! The land of Inazuma does not welcome the people of Snezhnaya, especially the Fatui."At the entrance to the island, two soldiers crossed their spears and blocked Arlecchino’s steps.Arlecchino’s eyebrows twitched slightly.Under normal circumstances, such grassroots soldiers were not even qualified to talk to her, let alone stop her. She could kill such soldiers in large numbers with just a flick of her finger.But now, taking action would be the same as committing suicide, right?The obstruction of two mere mortals became an insurmountable chasm in front of Arlecchino at this moment.----Chapter 147: This is the Rule"I am actually from Fontaine..."Alechino was murmuring in her heart, but after all, she was still a Fatui, and playing word games at this time would only make her look insincere.She didn't care about being blocked by just two soldiers. Holding the treasure chest, she took a few steps back.Then she knelt down and raised the gorgeous treasure chest in her hand."Alechino, the Fourth Harbinger of the Fatui of the Snezhnayan Diplomatic Mission, brings the letter of the Tsaritsa and the treasures to meet the Lord of the Tenshukaku!"Alechino faced the high cliff where the divine light was the brightest and did not dare to use elemental power. She only made the most solemn and loudest request with her voice.She knew how deep the waters of the Archons ran.Even if it was just spoken like this, the gods above would still hear it.But there was no movement."Alechino, the Fourth Harbinger of the Fatui Diplomatic Mission of Snezhnaya, has come with the letter of the Tsaritsa and precious treasures to pay homage to the Lord of the Tenshukaku, the Lord of the Tenshukaku!"Alechino had to repeat it sincerely and respectfully."The Diplomatic Mission of Snezhnaya..."Then it was repeated a third time.At this moment, a strong wind suddenly blew, and the sky suddenly darkened.The uncomfortable, rich Electro element enveloped the surroundings."Boom!!!"A three-meter-wide, thick lightning pillar fell from the sky and struck the port landing."Ahem!"In the lightning, a gentle and graceful girl holding a folding fan appeared. With a hint of weakness and illness, but more gentleness and charm, she stood before the people gracefully."Greetings to the Lord of the Tenshukaku!"The surrounding Inazuman people and soldiers knelt on one knee to salute.Kaguya raised her hand. "Stand up. You are the envoy of the Fatui, so where is the Cryo Archon?""Respected Imperial Master, the Tsaritsa...""Oh, I see. The declaration of war has been issued, but the Cryo Archon has not yet arrived. It seems that you hope to place the battlefield in Snezhnaya, right? Well, since you're the ones initiating the conflict, it’s only natural to let the Cryo Archon choose a battlefield that suits her. I will report to the General now, and the result will not change anyway."Kaguya said calmly. She knew that the Cryo Archon did not dare to come. If she didn’t, there was still room for negotiation between the nations. If she did, it was possible that Raiden Shogun would cut her down with a sword and start a war between gods directly—at least everyone thought so, except Morax, who had received a private message request in advance.And the people of Inazuma around her proudly straightened their backs.Ah, yes, yes, that's it. If you want to choose a venue, just choose it. Anyway, our General Raiden is invincible in the world!Alechino was immediately anxious."Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding, Imperial Master! Regarding what Inazuma has suffered...""Hush! These words should not be said by you, nor by me. Please wait for the Shogun. When the Shogun arrives at Shneznaya, and when the Cyro Archon can take on the Musou Isshin, then only the Cryo Archon will have a chance to speak. Cough, cough!"Kaguya covered her face with a folding fan, as if to hide her weakness. Her tone was gentle, but her eyes were cold. The immense pressure of an Archon-level being fell on Alechino's shoulders, making her sweat.Entrusting the qualification for national dialogue to a personal duel would be a joke anywhere else. But in Teyvat, where gods exist, especially in this land that relies entirely on the military might of Raiden Shogun, it is taken for granted by everyone.The people of Inazuma raised their chests even more proudly.That's right, you Snezhnayans have done so many immoral things. If you want to speak, prove that you are qualified to speak by surviving under the General's sword! This is the rule of Inazuma!They all thought so.Alechino gritted her teeth, withstood the pressure, and continued to speak."Master Imperial Master, this is the Tsaritsa's letter. Please... let me present it to Her Excellency the Raiden Shogun in person!""Are you pressuring me? In Inazuma, in front of the Imperial Master appointed by the Shogun?"Kaguya narrowed her eyes. Arcs and sparks jumped around her, surrounding her like thunder serpents about to spit their tongues, looking down at the ignorant mortal.Using affairs between gods to pressure mortals is almost always successful in the Seven Nations of Teyvat.No one is qualified to interfere in the exchanges between gods. No matter how high one's status and power, only gods are qualified to speak to gods, and mortals must give in.But this time was special.Inazuma has declared war on Snezhnaya. At this moment, no one could say anything if Kaguya, as the Imperial Master, refused to acknowledge the Cryo Archon."I dare not. I only beg you to give me a chance to avoid this earth-shattering war!""Hmph! You..."Kaguya looked like she was going to refuse, but suddenly her voice froze, and she showed an expression that she had heard something.Then, she bowed and saluted in the direction where the gods had gathered."Your Excellency the Geo Archon and Your Excellency the Anemo Archon are both Inazuma’s seniors and are highly respected. Since you two have spoken, Inazuma will naturally comply... You want to see the Shogun, right? Very well, come up yourself."Kaguya turned into lightning and left.At the same time, the mountain road leading to the high cliff was filled with tortuous, leaping arcs and sparks.You could tell at a glance that stepping on it would not end well.Of course, Alechino could also figure that out. Since the two eldest Archons had spoken for her, she should be able to walk up—at least she wouldn't be killed by the sudden pressure of lightning halfway.But after this trip, she was bound to be scorched on the outside and tender on the inside, with a crispy skin.‘But the Geo Archon and the Anemo Archon have spoken for me. It seems that the previous analysis is correct. The gods don’t want to see a war between Archons. There is a chance, but we have to seize it.’Alechino looked at the thunder-infused path and saw that the soldiers blocking her had truly straightened their spears silently, as if to let her pass—or couldn’t wait to send her away.There was no other way. Running from the battlefield was absolutely not an option. Alechino could only grit her teeth and step forward....[Venti: Wow, this girl has quite the temper.][Zhongli: You can see the current state of Inazuma. In this situation, it’s already very respectful of them to listen to us. Venting some anger is harmless. In fact, it’s what Snezhnaya deserves.][Venti: I didn’t disagree, old man. Come, I’ll toast you a glass.]Barbatos drank while talking.Seeing that Morax had intended to control the situation from the beginning, Barbatos was relieved. It seemed he didn’t need to take the lead in stopping the war between Archons, as long as he cooperated with the old man.What are you waiting for? Fill up the wine!Oh, this Inazuman wine has a special taste—so fragrant!...Alechino finally walked up.Although she was numb all over, covered in dust, and her clothes were burnt with some holes, she still walked through the thunder-infused mountain road and stepped onto the final step.Then, under the pressure of the followers of the Raiden Shogun, she—who had already lost her strength—immediately knelt in the direction of the Raiden Shogun, and the treasure chest fell beside her."Greetings... Greetings to the Raiden Shogun, greetings to the gods!"The Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers, here, dared not show the slightest arrogance.---Chapter 148: The End of the First Half"That Kaguya... there is something definitely problematic about her. She must be a master at the level of a God. The remaining four are also very strong, and they are not weak among the Harbingers... Damn, who is responsible for the intelligence on Inazuma? I will hang him up and whip him for three days and three nights when I get back!"Arlecchino was holding back her anger toward the person in charge of intelligence on Inazuma.The lineup in front of her is just a display. In fact, who knows if there are a few monsters of the same level guarding important places within the mechanisms?The strength of the seven nations of Teyvat depends on two aspects. One is the overall human, material, financial resources, and armaments of the country; the other is the number and quality of the strong.At least in terms of the latter, Inazuma is definitely not easy to bully.However, with so many strong people, how did it get to that point before?Oh, she rmembers, the arrow book said that the Raiden Shogun was in seclusion to heal her injuries, so the main force was all guarding the Tenshukaku!Isn't this a coincidence?Your main forces are all in the Tenshukaku, and we thought you had no main forces. It’s all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!Arlecchino pushed the treasure chest forward with fear and prostrated herself. "To the Lord of Narukami, I present the Tsaritsa's letter and gifts. Please have a look, General.""No need. According to the rules of Inazuma, to talk to me, you must first accept the Musou no Hitotachi. Since the Cryo Archon is not coming, it’s the same if I go to Snezhnaya. Please wait a moment. I’ll be back soon."The Raiden Shogun raised her sword.It feels like warming wine and killing the Cryo Archon.And this style is very much the Electro Archon's. The impression of the Electro Archon in the world is domineering—in other words, a god with a hot temper. It's her style to start a war the moment she decides to."Wait a minute, Electro Archon.""Calm down, calm down!""Hmm?"The Raiden Shogun stopped moving and frowned at the thrones of the Geo Archon and the Anemo Archon."Baalzebul, we have all experienced the Archon War, and we know that peace is hard to come by. Once the war between Archons begins, things like that will happen again sooner or later. For the sacrifices of the past and for the future of the people, we need to think twice about this matter.""Yes, and besides, the coexistence of the Seven Archons is... a rule. You know, starting a war between Archons is not a good thing for you and Inazuma. Besides, you are not in full condition, and you have to use your puppet body to fight. Your injuries will only worsen after a war between Archons. What will Inazuma do then? Anyway, calm down—can we discuss it properly?"The main people present understood what Barbatos said vaguely.So Nahida also spoke quickly."Senior Electro Archon, please calm down. There may be a better solution to this problem.""Well, they are right."Furina followed the crowd and spoke. She really mentioned an existence that could not be discussed in detail, and she couldn’t just sit back and watch. If Celestia cast a glance, Fontaine might be finished."Your Majesty the Electro Archon, the Tsaritsa and Snezhnaya are willing to do their best to compensate Inazuma's losses and make up for this matter. Please calm the wrath of thunder!"Arlecchino disrespectfully interrupted the conversation between the Archons. If she didn’t plead for mercy, she was really afraid that the Electro Archon would cross the sea to fight the Cryo Archon.And Raiden Ei didn’t even look at Arlecchino, but only glanced at the calm Kaguya.As expected of a sister, you really have a plan.The developments so far were all predicted in advance by Kaguya and Raiden Makoto.Therefore, Raiden Ei was not panicked at all. She just had a gloomy face, and lightning flashed across her body."Do you think I'm afraid?""Not at all. We know the might of the Electro Archon, but the precedent of war between Archons should not be set. This is the consensus of the Archons. Electro Archon, please stop and listen to the letter from the Cryo Archon.""Morax, Barbatos... fine, I'll give you face."Raiden Ei had an indifferent expression—angry, but expressionless.In fact, it was just indifference. How could she act? Anyway, as long as she had a cold face, other people could imagine her emotions.Then a flash of sword light passed by, and the treasure chest shattered.No one paid attention to the rare treasures scattered on the ground; only the letter floating in the air attracted everyone’s attention.Kaguya held her folding fan, looked up at the document, and the corners of her mouth slowly rose.The attitude is sincere. Knowing that further denial or perfunctory gestures will only increase the tension, she first admits fault, then unconditionally agrees to compensate Inazuma, and finally completely lowers her posture to reflect and seek peace... well, the meaning is clear.It’s better to say that this is the only choice for the Cryo Archon.Unless she really wants a war between Archons, and really wants her plan to trade the Gnosis to be scrapped, she can only admit defeat and apologize unconditionally.“Pah! Pah! Pah!”Kaguya slapped her palms lightly with her folding fan, three times in total, which seemed to be just an unconscious action while thinking.Raiden Ei high up heard and saw everything without missing a single thing, and immediately felt relieved.“Then, will the humiliation suffered by my Inazuma be forgotten?”Raiden Ei looked ahead with a cold expression. It seemed to be full of oppression, but in fact, she didn’t see anything.Zhongli sighed silently, knowing that it was time for him to step forward and bring it to an end.Fortunately, he knew in advance that this was not a war between gods. Raiden Shogun had done this, and he, as a senior, had to help out. As for Ei, they often drank together at the Seven Archons’ Banquet back then, but as for the Cryo Archon, he was not familiar with her.Logically, Inazuma had the right to collect debts, and Snezhnaya should be held accountable for its crimes in other countries.“Baalzebul, I am the oldest here. Please allow me to be the mediator on behalf of the gods. Do you have any objections?”Barbatos, needless to say, supported the old man 100%.Nahida and Furina also shook their heads one after another—they were eager to have a big boss hold things down and prevent the situation from getting worse.Raiden Ei was silent for a long time before finally nodding with a wooden face.“We already know the cause and effect of this matter. In that case, please ask the Cryo Archon to come and give a conclusion. Barbatos, you have the fastest means of communication here. Please notify her.”“Yes!”Barbatos responded with a smile.The old man is still the old man. Look at what he said—what is notification? Notification is to treat the higher as the lower, and the superior as the subordinate. It seems they haven’t gotten along well for a while, and the things in Morax’s bones have never changed.Time passed. The gods feasted among themselves, and there was silence on the ground.The embarrassed Arlecchino kept kneeling in the direction of Raiden Ei.Raiden Ei didn’t look at the Fatui Harbinger at all, but secretly looked at Kaguya’s back several times, a little worried that she was tired from standing.After all, it’s not the past anymore. Kaguya is now a mortal, and her body is weak. There has been no good remedy, and she can only recover slowly. It’s hard not to worry.Her poor sister has to worry about Inazuma’s major affairs, and she can’t even find a place to sit down and rest. It’s all because of the Cryo Archon and Snezhnaya!“Hmph!”The Raiden Shogun reacted again. But everyone understood that it must be directed at the Cryo Archon, so they just ignored it.Fortunately, the Archons were still very swift.As the sun was about to set, a figure crossed the sea and arrived at the scene.‘She looks a bit like a half-cooked duckling(Banya), and looks decent. But is this just an incarnation with some power? Is she worried about being struck by the Raiden Shogun, or is there some limitation that makes her appear this way?’Kaguya observed silently, her eyes calm.It’s the same reason for Angel. They are just the same person in another body. Kaguya wouldn’t transfer her feelings. Now she is the Imperial Master of Inazuma and the first-generation Electro Archon who has just been resurrected. She must uphold the role’s setting and stand in the position she should.

Seeing the protagonists gathered, Morax spoke. “Cryo Archon, you are in the wrong regarding Inazuma.”“Yes, it’s all because of my poor governance that such a grave mistake occurred. I am willing to do my best to make amends. I only ask Her Excellency the Raiden Shogun to calm down temporarily and give me a chance.”“Then, in the name of the God of Contracts, I invite you two to sign a contract in the presence of all the Archons. First, Snezhnaya should hand over the criminals responsible for the disaster in Inazuma and punish them according to the law to console Inazuma’s sacrifices thus far. Second, Snezhnaya should unconditionally support Inazuma’s all-around recovery and must not steal, be cunning or slippery, or shirk responsibility for any reason. Third, Snezhnaya should meet Inazuma’s other reasonable demands stemming from this grudge. If Snezhnaya can fulfill the above conditions, I will, on behalf of the Archons, ask Baalzebul to temporarily lay down her weapon and observe the outcome. This is also the best path for both nations’ Archons and even for all Seven Archons. What do you think?”“Yes, we abide by the will of His Excellency the Geo Archon! Snezhnaya and I are willing to sign a contract to make up for the losses suffered by Her Excellency Inazuma and Her Excellency the Raiden Shogun.” The Cryo Archon, who resembled Bronya, bowed her head meekly in response.

Then all eyes focused on Raiden Ei.

Now, only the attitude of the party involved could determine the final outcome of the incident.Raiden Ei stared indifferently at the Cryo Archon, and murderous aura and divine power silently permeated the air.

The bloody stench and the wailing screams of the giant serpents and monsters she had slain seemed to become tangible under the weight of the murderous aura. As if they were in a Shura Field, the threat of death penetrating to the bone made most people feel a chill down their spines—especially the Cryo Archon, the target of that intent.

After a while, Raiden Ei closed her eyes and restrained her aura.“What if she can’t follow through?”“If the Cryo Archon and Snezhnaya fail to fulfill the agreement, or if there is any deception, then next time... the other Archons will arrange a battlefield for you, and I guarantee that the Cryo Archon will personally attend the war among gods.”Morax glanced indifferently at the Cryo Archon.The Cryo Archon nodded humbly, not daring to provoke the Raiden Shogun again and unwilling to offend the gods once more.Raiden Ei looked cold. After a long stalemate, she slowly nodded.“Okay, Morax, I believe you.”She said so.At the same time, a bolt of lightning fell from the sky, turning the Cryo Archon’s incarnation and throne into ashes.“Boom!!!”This move was not ordered by Kaguya in advance but was performed on the spot by Raiden Ei. But the timing was excellent, and the emotions were just right.

If this wooden beauty wants to act, she can still act quite well!At this point, the process of carving flesh from Snezhnaya was complete.Kaguya folded her fan and clapped her hands, looking around at the Archons, smiling on the surface but not relaxed in her heart.Yes, it was over—but only the first half.The first half was to seek justice for Inazuma, and the second half was to truly advance the layout of Angel.Only this time, Angel was not leading.

The script had been handed over to them, and next, let the gods exercise their initiative.---Chapter 149: Morax is Observing"Take this opportunity to try to contact the Dendro Archon. Of course, just try it once. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. This is not our main purpose."Raiden Ei was eating dumplings, looking at the Dendro Archon, Geo Archon, and Anemo Archon who were chatting and laughing in the field, and thought of Kaguya's previous instructions.She didn’t expect it to be so easy.She just spoke a casual remark, and the three Archons stayed.Among them, Nahida wanted to contact the two gods of Inazuma, one bright and one dark. Barbatos came for a drink.

And Morax, well... he wanted to observe the Dendro Archon more and explore Irminsul's intentions. 

"Hydro Archon Focalors. Her current state is a little bit improper."Raiden Ei whispered woodenly.Only the Hydro Archon, whom she met for the first time, couldn't wait to slip away with a sentence of "something happened at home."

But it doesn’t matter whether she attended the gathering or not.

The main thing is that the action did, she held and nibbled on during the meeting, which opened Raiden Ei’s eyes.

Even the playful Yae Miko and Lord Kitsune Saiguu would not do such a thing.

So was that the 'forbidden delicacy' raised by Focalors herself?

As an Archon, this hobby is quite special.

Or is the atmosphere in Fontaine just that chaotic?

Raiden Ei chewed the meatball and shook her head.

It's the family affairs of foreign Archons, so don’t worry about it."Come on, although the cause is not a good thing, at least there is a preliminary result now. It's rare for the Seven Archons to gather like this, so let’s have a drink!"

"You should give Buer a drink. Anyway, it’s very rude to keep peeping at her before."

"Huh?"Venti blinked in confusion.

What does it have to do with me? I’ve been slacking off since I woke up?

Then, seeing Zhongli’s deep golden eyes, Venti suddenly realized."Oh... ah... right! I haven’t apologized to you, Buyer, yet. I’m really sorry. I’ll drink it!"Venti sipped a glass of wine.The successor worked diligently, and he took some blame for the successor that was not suitable for the new Archon to take on.

There was nothing wrong with that. Anyway, just don’t let him work.Nahida hurriedly accompanied him with a glass."Your Majesty Barbatos is being polite. I know why, and it is indeed my failure to perform my duties in time. You did nothing wrong. I should thank the three seniors. If it weren’t for your help, I don’t know how long it would have taken me to officially take over the duties of the previous Dendro Archon."Nahida smiled sweetly.‘Sure enough, I didn’t notice it.’Zhongli drank silently, his eyes becoming deep.When the three Archons gathered in Sumeru, Venti’s aura mixed with his and Raiden Ei’s divine power.

In addition, as both are Lords of the Thousand Winds, Venti and Venti’s power auras are extremely similar.

Not to mention Nahida—even if the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was present at the time, Zhongli would doubt whether she could recognize it.

It stands to reason that Nahida’s complete ignorance is normal.

But this is the biggest abnormality.

Zhongli silently replaced the formula "Dendro Archon = Irminsul" with an inequality sign.

Because if it were Irminsul, it would definitely record the birth of Wendy, and it would be impossible not to recognize the difference between Wendy and Venti.

Nahida’s inability to recognize it only further verified the fact that she could not represent Irminsul itself.

‘So, is the Dendro Archon a vassal of Irminsul, or a monitor of Irminsul arranged by Celestia?’

This question is worth pondering.

Zhongli pondered, silent, sitting like a mountain.Venti used his talent as a social expert, chatting and laughing with Nahida, and drinking with Raiden Ei, which heated up the atmosphere."Speaking of which, I have just taken over the management of Sumeru. There are so many things to do, and I often feel embarrassed. I heard that the state advisor of Her Majesty the Raiden Shogun is a wise person in governing the nation. I wonder if I can discuss with her. Maybe she can give me some inspiration."When the atmosphere got better, Nahida suddenly smiled and spoke to Raiden Ei.The three Archons were stunned for a moment.Venti quietly poked Zhongli with his elbow. The Anemo Archon who likes to watch the fun asked with a squinting look — old man, does she look down on your ability to govern a nation?Zhongli responded with a calm and composed look.

He just glanced at Nahida as if nothing had happened, and then thought — Inazuma’s state advisor Kaguya, Dendro Archon, Irminsul.

Well, even if he couldn’t think of any connection with his current knowledge, it should be just a simple inquiry about national policy, right?

"Henglai Mountain Kaguya pays respect to the Geo Archon, Anemo Archon, and Dendro Archon.""Master Kaguya, there is no need to be polite. I’ve wanted to meet you.""I wonder if the Dendro Archon has any advice?"Kaguya knelt down below, smiling gently, and felt that she was beneath all the Archons.This made Raiden Ei frown secretly — that was why she didn’t let Kaguya come in the first place.

At the Seven Archons’ Banquet that year, she was the last among the Archons because of her status as a shadow warrior. Raiden Ei herself didn’t care about this little thing, but she couldn’t bear to see her sister suffer that grievance.

However, things had come to this point, and Raiden Ei could only endure it.Kaguya gave her a soothing smile.Raiden Ei nodded obediently.Nahida looked at Kaguya deeply. "I want to talk about state affairs. I want to ask how Kaguya governs the country.""Ah... Kaguya is just a mortal. I dare not give you advice.""It’s okay. Just a chat. The state affairs of Sumeru are also very complicated. I don’t know where to start. If I have to say the most troublesome problem for me at the moment, it may be the weather.""Weather?"Kaguya murmured in a daze.

Nahida smiled slightly and continued. "Master Kaguya also knows that more than half of our Sumeru territory is boundless desert. Dry and dusty storms often blow, posing a great threat to the rainforest. The unpredictable and dangerous weather has always been a problem that bothers me.""In that case, why don’t you try to change the weather?""That’s difficult. You must know that divine power also has its limits, but the sky is infinitely broad, just as the earth is infinitely heavy. No one can hold up the earth, so it is difficult for anyone to really change the weather."Nahida looked at Kaguya with a smile.Kaguya also stared at Nahida with a smile in her eyes.After a while, Kaguya blinked innocently. "I think, since one person can’t do it, why not try to form alliances and unite more forces to do it?""It sounds reasonable."Nahida pondered for a while, smiled, and nodded to Kaguya.And Zhongli’s action of drinking quietly paused.

The conversation was actually quite normal, but to those who listened attentively, it was inevitable that they would associate it with some deeper meaning.‘No way?’Zhongli continued to drink as if nothing had happened, but his attention could not help but be more focused on the conversation.---

Chapter 150: Angel doesn't understand the Immortal Species"Master Kaguya, please elaborate.""What I mean is, I heard that His Majesty, the Anemo Archon, changed the terrain and climate of the entire Mondstadt with the thousand-year wind, and I also heard that His Majesty, the Hydro Archon, can turn the desert into an ocean with a wave of her hand. Since Her Majesty, the Dendro Archon, is troubled by the desert terrain and climate, why not seek help from these two gods?""Alas, using wind and water to moisten the desert, and then supplementing it with my power, is indeed a good idea to change the desert environment. But Master Kaguya doesn't know that the gods cannot interfere in other nations... It is a rule that we can't easily break. Besides, the problem of the desert is not just natural factors; there are actually some difficulties that are not convenient to say clearly."Nahida began to discuss state affairs seriously.Kaguya responded with a helpless look.Yes, she knows many ways to control the desert.

However, without using superpowers, they are long-term solutions that wear away the stone with dripping water. The Sumeru Rainforest and the desert have coexisted for thousands of years. They don't lack a good plan at all.

What they lack is a regime that attaches importance to this matter and has the ability to push it forward.

Now, Nahida has become such a regime. And she has divine power that can be put to use. Sooner or later, she will be able to bring about changes, and there is no need for Kaguya to interfere.

Besides, Kaguya is a member of Inazuma, and it is also against her character to casually give a systematic and perfect sand control plan.

Kaguya can only do nothing to help.

Nahida showed an understanding smile, skipped the question that was more of a test than a consultation, and then asked.

"I have been silent for five hundred years for some reasons, and I have just started to take over the affairs of the state. Now there are many problems in Sumeru. I think the first thing that needs to be cleared is the atmosphere of corruption and lazy governance. Does Kaguya have any opinion on this?"

"Oh, this..."Kaguya opened her folding fan, covered her lips, and raised her eyebrows.

You mean the Great Purge? She is very familiar with this. She has just practiced it again in Inazuma.

Then the two of them exchanged state affairs enthusiastically.

"I have another question...""Your Majesty, in this regard, Kaguya thinks..."After a long conversation, Nahida felt that she had learned a lot.

The thinking and perspective of those in power, the balance between authority and compassion—much of the knowledge that was only theoretical before seemed to become grounded, clear, and practical under Kaguya's narration.As expected of the original Electro Archon, your knowledge and abilities are beyond my reach.

Isn't that kind of thinking style of seeking speed and cleanliness a bit... extreme?

As expected of the current Electro Archon's sister—they are actually similar in nature, right?Nahida seemed to have realized something and responded to Kaguya's kind guidance with a grateful smile."Let's stop here. I think it's enough for me to digest for a long time. Thank you very much, Master Kaguya.""No, no, no, I was too proud of myself. Please forgive me, Dendro Archon.""No, I really gained a lot. Can I come to you again if I have the chance in the future?""If Her Majesty, the Dendro Archon, needs me, Kaguya will do her best, as long as you don't mind."The two were humble to each other, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.Raiden Ei was drinking.

Zhongli was thinking.

And Venti was still winking at Zhongli, as if he were still joking about Nahida asking Kaguya but not Zhongli's country.Then, the banquet ended.After all, Raiden Ei almost started a war between the gods before, and she knew with her toes that she still had a lot of things to do next. The meaning of the feast of gods was enough for a while. If you really want to have fun, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"Three seniors, we'll meet again later."Nahida said goodbye to everyone politely and cutely, and turned into green light and flew to Sumeru.Zhongli nodded to Raiden Ei and turned to Liyue."Then, Raiden Shogun, and the lovely Miss Kaguya, see you next time~~"Venti floated away—along with him, there were several bottles of unopened wine from the banquet venue....After that, Venti, who was floating in the air, gradually faded his smile and accelerated in the direction of Zhongli."Old man!"The two gods met in the air.Venti held his head with both hands, lying comfortably in the wind, raised his hand, and greeted with a smile.Zhongli turned his head and looked at him silently.Then Venti's expression became serious."Old man, do you know something?""Have you noticed?""Don't forget that I am the wind, the lightest and most sensitive wind.""I... maybe there is nothing much to say."Barbatos is a wisp of the Thousand Winds and has an ambiguous relationship with the Thousand Winds of Time, while the Time Ruler is the original Shade.

With such relationship, even if Zhongli knows Venti's character very well, it is difficult to reveal anything at this time.

And he himself has many questions.What kind of existence is the will of Irminsul?

What is the relationship between the Dendro Archon and the Irminsul?

What is hidden in the seemingly true and false conversations between the Dendro Archon and Kaguya?

What is the connection between Inazuma, the Dendro Archon, and the Irminsul?

Don't forget that Inazuma had prayed to the Irminsul before and then quickly received a response, successfully eliminating the phenomenon of sanctification.

At that time, it seemed that Nahida was proving her power, but now it seems unclear whether it was the Dendro Archon or the Irminsul that was responding.With all these questions, the only person Zhongli could think of discussing with was Maria.Venti's smile froze completely. After a while, he scratched his head. "Okay, I'll think about it myself. Anyway, I feel relieved to see that the old man is still so majestic and upright.""Don't be modest. I also know your strength. But for your own good, and for Mondstadt and the Seven Nations, you should think less."Zhongli patted Venti's shoulder and left this sentence. Then he accelerated and turned into a golden comet and headed straight for Liyue Harbor.Venti was stunned again.He floated in the air, touching his chin solemnly."What do you mean? Is it such a serious secret?"Venti couldn't help but look up at the sky.The secret involving Sumeru and Inazuma made the old man so cautious and even related to the entire Seven Nations. The only thing he could think of was matters related to Celestia.

"Well... forget it, if the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up anyway. Old man, thank you for reminding me, bye~~"Venti waved in the direction where Zhongli left, and then put those heavy thoughts in the deepest part of his heart.

Then, he turned into a free breeze, carrying the reserve food for the next few days taken from the banquet, and flew to Mondstadt.However, what he was thinking in his heart, only the Anemo Archon himself knew...."In the end, is it just this level?""Sister?""Nothing. Good performance, worthy of praise, Ei.""No, it was all Sister's plan."Kaguya tiptoed and stroked the top of Raiden Ei's head with a smile. Raiden Ei lowered her head and showed a sweet and lovely smile.Then Kaguya leaned on Raiden Ei's stable body and sighed softly.Really cautious. Barbatos was just testing my attitude. Morax was even more watertight. Good man, I thought they would reach some tacit understanding and remind Barbatos or something, but nothing happened.

'It should be said that you don't understand the rhythm of the immortals. As gods, a hundred years is just a snap of the fingers. They have plenty of time to think and ponder, and then slowly achieve their goals.'Maria reminded from a distance.

Among the Angels today, probably only she, who has had special experiences, can truly understand the mentality of the immortals.

Since the lifespan of the gods is measured in thousands of years, how can such an important matter be hastily promoted in a year or two!?

It is normal to proceed in units of centuries.---Chapter 151: The Legs Are Cute, I Like ThemThe hearts of the Angels trembled, and then they all accepted the experience and knowledge brought back by Maria seriously.They cleared all the details and experienced all the insights.It is not required to completely substitute the feeling of the immortal species of Teyvat, but at least to understand their rhythm and psychology; otherwise, the same mistakes will be made again.[Well, I have a bold idea.][I know what you’re thinking, but I advise you not to do that.][Reason?][Borrowing the bug of Istaroth’s power card, sending more clones to the 'past', hiding behind history to train and study, is indeed a good way to level up. However, the Erosion rules of Celestia cannot affect us, but time itself is a kind of erosion.]

Maria drank tea, her tone was faint.The Angels were silent.[You mean, too much travel through history may lead to changes in our overall thinking and rhythm?][That's what I mean. You know, I have only experienced 700 years, and I have unknowingly moved closer to the direction of the Teyvat immortals. A few more times will change our overall way of thinking immeasurably.]The Angels are real immortals. As complete Herrschers, they have no concept of lifespan at all and are more immortal than the Gods.But only the essence has been achieved, and their actual existence time has caused them to still have the rhythm speed of humans.It is not to say that the thinking of the immortals has no advantages. Immortals can see through the general trend of history, easily formulate plans for hundreds or thousands of years, and implement higher-level strategies. Few short-lived species can match this.

It’s just that the Angels, especially the main group in the Domination Theater, are still thinking like short-lived species.

If the Angels of Teyvat are the first to enter the rhythm of the immortals, it is difficult to judge the impact on the main group after returning—in the most extreme case, all of the Angels will enter the rhythm of the immortals and will be incompatible with the many girls who they care about in the world of Honkai.

Then, it will be completely unprofitable.

Even if the value of the entire Teyvat is added together, the Angels do not think it is worth taking this risk.[Let’s talk about it after returning to the Domination Theater. If you are still unsure about the End at that time, you can put forward this bug-free leveling method as a contingency plan. For now, forget it and put it aside for the time being.][Agree.][Second.][+1.]The Angels do not want to enter the rhythm of immortality so quickly.

At least, they should bring the people they care about with them; otherwise, there will be big problems.

What if they don’t pay attention and don’t see each other for three or five years? How can they bear to let the little cuties in their hearts suffer such grievances?Seeing that they listened to the advice, Maria nodded with relief."What are you thinking about again? Are you thinking about the long legs of Bonanus and Indarias who just left?""…"Maria turned her head and lowered her eyes, as if she were carefully estimating the length of Guizhong’s legs.

Finally, she was silent.

Guizhong paused while eating naan and looked down. Her crystal white toes moved subconsciously.

She realized something, so she spoke angrily."What do you mean?""No. Short ones are cute too.""Short? How are my legs short? They are very standard, okay!?""It’s just in comparison. Don’t mind, your legs are cute, I like them very much."Maria commented honestly.When Guizhong heard this, her face suddenly puffed up, and she wanted to laugh. After a twisted expression on her face, she finally spoke aggrievedly."I don’t know whether it’s a compliment or an insult. You just know how to bully me."As she said that, she gently kicked Maria’s arm with her white foot.Maria grabbed it casually, and under Guizhong’s blushing expression, she kneaded the little foot with a smile. Guizhong was obviously a little itchy and a little shy, but she still stubbornly stared at Maria with wide eyes, refusing to show weakness.The atmosphere was a little sensual and funny for a while.Havria looked around, smiled secretly, and then silently poured tea for both sides.After so many years, Guizhong and Maria were still the same, fighting each other and going back and forth. For Havria, who was seeking stability, this scene made her feel at ease.

Then, the thousand-year-old man appeared at this time."Maria… uh, did I come at the wrong time?""It’s okay. Is the matter settled?""Solved, and finally a contract was signed. Snezhnaya paid compensation, and Raiden Shogun stopped for the time being."Zhongli still sat down shamelessly.Guizhong pulled her foot out of Maria’s grasp, finished the baked naan in her hand, and then spoke to Havria."Let’s go, there are still some mechanisms in the cave that need to be adjusted. Let’s go to work and ignore these two reckless people. Slightly~~""Okay, Sister Guizhong."In fact, they all noticed something.

Especially Guizhong—she is familiar with both Maria and Morax. How could she not see that these two have had some secrets from the beginning?However, as Gods, Guizhong and Havria know that some things are avoided from them not because of distrust, but to protect them. So they can only cooperate.After Guizhong and Havria left, Zhongli picked up the teacup, sobered up with tea, made his mind clearer, and then asked. "Where are Indarias and Bonanus? Are they not in Luhua Pool?""They went to the Chasm. You also know how big it is. It is really difficult to explore it with only Xiao. After the great changes of the year, The Chasm has changed too much. It is difficult to determine the original sealing node now. If I can’t find the node, I have no way to start.""It’s good this way. No matter what the result is, let them all contribute, and they will be more relieved in the future.""Yes, after all, he is their eldest brother."The two smiled at each other.

Zhongli then turned serious and told what he had seen and heard at the feast."…I can’t determine the specific relationship between the Dendro Archon and that being, and Inazuma’s situation makes it even more confusing. I’m still thinking—does the Geo Archon have any ideas?"Maria shook her head and said helplessly while making tea. "You already know everything I know. How can I see it better than you? However, I did find one thing.""I’d like to hear more about it.""Because I’m the person involved, I can see this faster—Morax, do you think it’s so easy for a God-level person to be born? What’s more, you also said that she was originally a mortal, which is almost impossible to do."

Maria looked at Zhongli very seriously.Zhongli was stunned for a moment, with astonishment in his eyes."You mean, similar to you?"Zhongli still found it incredible.But thinking about it carefully, it is indeed very likely.

You must know that Liyue has many extraordinary beings such as the Adepti and the Yakshas, but the only one who has completely reached the level of a God in the past thousands of years is the Geo Archon.

It doesn’t make sense that Inazuma could suddenly have such an outlier among outliers!

---Chapter 152: What Is That Guy Hiding?"It shouldn't be. After the death of a God, they only turn into resentment that merges into the earth. At most, a new God with the same power will be born. I've never heard of a Demon God coming back from the dead."After Maria's advice, Zhongli couldn't help but recall some of Raiden Ei's expressions at the time.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. In addition, there were only two Gods in the Inazuma position, which made him quickly lock on to Kaguya's true body.

However, there were still many questions.Maria shook her head and asked back."How do you know she is dead? Have you seen her body and the God resentment left behind?""I... haven't.""Besides, it’s difficult for us to guess what kind of power that unspeakable existence has. Who can say they can't do it?"Zhongli was completely speechless.

Maria smiled lightly and continued. "After all, it's just a guess based on my own situation. There's no evidence. You don't have to worry too much.""No, the more I think about it, the more reasonable it sounds. I’m afraid what the Lord of Salt said is the truth. If we infer from this, then the words of the Dendro Archon, the Dendro Archon's position... Well, what do you think, Salt King?"

"I tend to agree. This can very well explain the previous prayer ceremony of Inazuma and the existence of Inazuma’s Imperial Master, making everything so far align with normal logic.""I think so too."Zhongli nodded, sighed, and looked in the direction he came from.If it is really her, then it marks the return of another old friend.From this point of view, the ability, wisdom, and design of the World Tree are more terrifying than imagined.Then, Liyue may also need to decide its position as soon as possible.

"The hidden dragon coils, its tracks unseen for a thousand miles — that aligns with His position.""Morax, don’t worry, you have to be cautious.""I understand. Thank you, Lord of Salt, for reminding me. I will think it over again.""It’s nothing. Sal Terrae is also a part of Liyue, and I have my responsibilities in it too. Let’s encourage each other."The two smiled at each other and toasted.After drinking a cup of tea, Morax felt much more at ease.Yes, he is no longer the only one carrying the burden.

Maria is also a colleague who can keep pace with him. Although the matter is significant, with her help, there’s no need to feel so stressed.Zhongli felt he had regained the mindset of wandering the world, so he thought of a previous question again."Ahem! Since the Salt King returned, you've been helping Guizhong clean up her cave. You haven't been to Liyue Harbor yet, right?""Indeed, I haven't.""Then, are you interested in visiting my current residence? The host who took me in is kind and enthusiastic, and very hospitable. I’m sure she’ll welcome you warmly.""Is there anything else? I’ll think about it."Maria looked hesitant, as if she were being persuaded.Zhongli smiled with expectation....Two days later, Maria and Havria arrived at Liyue Harbor.As for Guizhong, when she heard Maria was going out, her eyes lit up. Then, she couldn’t wait to push Maria and Havria out, saying that she would concentrate on repairing the cave and developing mechanisms, and told them to play in Liyue Harbor for a few more days."What is that woman hiding?""King?""Oh, nothing. Speaking of which, Havria... Havria, this is your first time in Liyue Harbor, right? I don’t think you’ve been here before.""Yeah, I was either in Sal Terrae or in Guili before, and I really haven’t traveled far to Liyue."The Salt God, who goes by the alias Havria, looked at the bustling city with curiosity.

Although she knew it was definitely different from the past, she still wore a happy smile.The Salt King, who goes by the alias Maria, held the hand of the Salt God and smiled gently.

"Then let’s have a good look around. It’s rare for you to come here, and it was Zhongli who invited you, so let’s put it all on his account this time.""That’s a big help. We don’t have money... No Mora. It’s great that person can help pay the bill."Havria patted her chest, looking a little nervous.Although they have long been allies, she still feels flustered when Morax is mentioned. It seems it will take some time to eliminate the psychological shadow.During the stroll, a beautiful figure in green clothes passed by, holding a guqin and a book, followed by a delicate little girl with a bow in her hair and a bamboo basket on her back."King...""Ping, I haven’t seen you for a few days. I’m Maria, and this is Havria. We were invited by Mr. Zhongli to visit Liyue today. Is this your disciple?"Maria held Havria’s little hand and looked at Yaoyao gently.The sensible little girl raised her head and looked at the two strange beautiful sisters with her innocent big eyes.Maria and Havria were both touched by the cuteness, and at the same time, they reached out and gently stroked the little girl’s head.Cloud Retainer was stunned for a long time before she reacted. She quickly bowed and saluted, smiling:"Ping greets you two. This is my little disciple, Yaoyao. Come, pay your respects to the two adults. They are both respected by your master.""Yaoyao greets the two Adeptus!"The little girl decisively bent down at a 90-degree angle, and when she raised her head, her face was full of admiration and joy.In her eyes, people respected by the adepti are naturally adepti.But no one corrected her address at that moment.Maria touched her chin, thought for a while, then squatted down and took her tender little hand.Maria gently drew a symbol on Yaoyao’s palm, and a faint blood mark appeared, then disappeared.Yaoyao felt a little itchy and looked at Maria with a confused and curious look.After Maria finished drawing, she raised her hand and rubbed Yaoyao’s head."I didn’t bring anything with me when I came out, so I left you a gift to protect you at a critical moment. It’s a little simple—don’t mind it.""No, thank you, Master!"Yaoyao said with a bright smile.Ping nodded with a smile. Yaoyao might not know, but she knew very well the value of the Lord of Salt.

The Salt King said it was for protection, so it must be very useful when facing a God.

This gift is rare in the world."Since both of you are here, then Gui... cough, where’s the other one?""She said she wanted to repair the cave by herself, mysteriously, and no one knows what she’s doing."Maria smiled helplessly.Ping blinked thoughtfully, then nodded.As for Guizhong, it’s understandable. Who knows what she is doing secretly?Living with such a person, I’m afraid chaos is inevitable.Streetward Rambler wave a slightly sympathetic look."You’ve worked hard too.""No, it’s very interesting, and I love her.""Uh... Yan, Lord Maria, the overall atmosphere in our Liyue is still relatively tactful, unlike in the past. It would be more appropriate to... restrain those words in public.""Oh? Is that so?"Maria looked back at Ping seriously. There was a trace of confusion on her flawless face—serious and pure, exuding an unconscious, amazing charm.Anyway, most of the Liyue ladies who passed by looked back frequently after a quick glance, and their walking speed became slower.Ping couldn’t help but cover her cheek with the guqin.‘No wonder she was able to subdue Guizhong. Being looked at so seriously by King Yan, even the thick-skinned Guizhong wouldn’t be able to stand it, right?’Maria nodded as if she had thought seriously and said:"I understand. I’ll try to adapt. By the way, Zhongli only said it was at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor when he invited us. Ping, do you know which direction to go?""I do. How about I take you two to have a good look at Liyue now, and then go to Mr. Zhongli’s place for tea?""This…"Maria turned her head and looked at Havria inquiringly.Originally, it was a date for two. Now that Ping had offered to be a tour guide, the most important thing was to respect Havria’s opinion.Havria nodded, smiling brightly:"Okay, thank you very much."A date for two is, of course, nice, but Havria’s expectations have always been low. As long as she can be with Maria, that’s enough.However, Maria thought for a moment, and in Havria’s surprised eyes, she shook her head and said:"Forget it. Just point us in a direction. This is Havria’s first time in Liyue, and I want to accompany her alone.""Ah… OK, I understand."Ping blinked, feeling full again.Adepti are also women. Although they’re not as shallow as mortal women, girls still have more or less thoughts.

Thinking that Guizhong has always been treated like this by the Salt King—it’s really a bit enviable."Ah~~"Looking at the matching backs of the Salt King and the Salt God walking away hand in hand, Ping touched her tender little face and sighed.Forget it, it’s all fate. I can’t envy it; I can only be happy for Guizhong.Then again, isn’t Guizhong alone at home now?Well, it’s decided—let’s take Cloud Retainer and go see our good girlfriend together, so she won’t be lonely at home.---Chapter 153: Havria's GuiltIn the afternoon, the bright and warm sunshine shines on the bustling ancient port city.On the commercial street, Maria shuttles among the crowd.Tall figure, flawless face, an exotic black windbreaker swaying gently in the wind, adding a bit of elegance to the nobleness. The most eye-catching thing is the pair of eyes as deep as the sea, as if they can see into the deepest part of people's hearts, and the nobleness, mysteriousness, and elegance that are inadvertently exuded when the steps swing.In Liyue, or wherever, such people are destined to attract countless eyes.And the gentle gray-haired girl who was holding her hand and protecting her by her side added a touch of tenderness to that elegance."Havria, Havria?""Ah! King, I—I'm here.""What's wrong with you?""No, it's just that I feel like everyone is looking at us."Havria leaned close to Maria's body and lowered her head weakly. When she was in the City of Salt, she was surrounded by her people, and being the center of attention was something she had long been accustomed to, whether she was with Maria or not.But in Liyue Harbor, where there were strangers who had nothing to do with her, that was another matter.Maria smiled helplessly. On the one hand, she found it funny that a god could not adapt to the gazes of the crowd, and on the other hand, she was helpless about the attraction of her own clone.

This was due to the excellent modeling and the transcendent temperament accumulated over seven hundred years, which was difficult to cover up without illusion.Maria could only silently hold Havria's hand tightly, and then look up at the store in front of her."We're here.""Ah?"Havria looked up in confusion, but saw that the store was clean and tidy, with people coming and going, and jars of pure white salt were placed in the store.Havria was stunned, and then looked at Maria with a faster heartbeat.Maria didn't explain, but just reached out and gently stroked a jar of salt crystals, then put her index finger with salt grains to Havria's mouth."I know you care about this the most, and so do I. Let's try it.""Yes, my king."Havria's eyes flickered, and she gently put Maria's index finger into her mouth and tasted it carefully.After a moment, she seemed relieved and moved, and spoke softly. "Almost no bitterness, very pure quality. Although not as good as mine... but it is the best salt.""Is that so? It seems that they did a good job."Maria also smiled with relief.At the reunion banquet when she had just woken up, Havria asked the Adepti about the follow-up of the salt people.According to the Adepti, after they came to Liyue, they took over the salt production and business here, which is now the Yinyuan Hall of the Eight Trades 

At first, they were still using the Salt Cup and Salt Ruler left by Havria to make salt to meet the needs of Liyue. Later, they tried their best to explore the process of purifying mineral salt and making salt from seawater. After hundreds of years and several generations, they successfully met the demand for salt production with manpower.Then, the salt people built a big ship, crossed the seawater that covered Dihua Marsh and Sal Terrae at that time, and sent the divine artifacts of Havria towards Sal Terrae of that year.When asked why they did this, the salt people said that it was the artifact of the Salt King and the Salt God, and it should be placed on the left and right of their statues and accept the offerings of the salt people together. Instead of being squandered in the distant Liyue Harbor until the divine power was exhausted, it would be disrespectful to the Salt God and the Salt King.

The salt people exhausted the efforts of several generations just to return the artifact. Their piety and faith moved the Adepti."Thank you, my king.""We have been together for so many years, why are you still so distant?""I didn't say because you brought me here, I said thank you for your care for me and the salt people.""Hmm?"Maria was confused.Havria just held Maria's hand and wiped her fingers stained with salt and saliva carefully, with a gentle and soft smile on her face.Havria knew very well that if her people had just followed her from beginning to end, they would never have such ambitions.Safety comes first, then development. Only with prosperity can we cultivate a proud and unyielding spirit.It was the king who protected Sal Terrae and brought safety and prosperity, so the salt people who came to Liyue could always remember their pride and finally make such a feat. And these, Havria herself would never be able to do."My king, I'm sorry.""Huh? What are you thinking about again?"Maria had a headache and pinched Havria's face. She doesn't understand, she came here to make her happy and relieved, but why does she feel that this girl is in a bad mood?

Havria forgot that she was in the crowd in the downtown, hugged Maria's waist, and pressed against her chest."It's me and everyone else who dragged the king down. I have been thinking that if I hadn't entangled the king at that time, you would have gone to Guili with Sister Guizhong. If it were just the two of you, it would be a strong combination, and the king would not need to run around in two places, let alone keep paying for us who have no power. In that way, the king would definitely be able to go further. If she was with Sister Guizhong, it would be completely possible to compete with Morax for that position, instead of..."Havria sniffed.At that time, when Sal Terrae was in danger, she was of course happy to see Maria flying over to the rescue.But after being happy, she saw those ominous lines on the king's face again.Havria understood at that time that it was she and Sal Terrae that dragged the king down again.So before falling asleep and after waking up, Havria often thought, if it weren't for her and the City of Salt, such a disaster would not be a danger to the powerful and gentle king, right?It was her incompetence that caused the king to die of exhaustion in the end.It has always been like this—the king is fighting, the king is working hard to protect everything, and she, a god, can't help at all.Havria hugged Maria, feeling very guilty and regretful toward her king.Maria touched the little head curled up in her arms, and from Havria's emotions, and relying on her understanding of Havria's soft and inferior personality, she gradually understood what she was thinking.Maria pinched Havria's cheek and spoke helplessly. "You should learn more from Guizhong. Think less about random things and eat more delicious food, okay?""King, I want to learn mechanisms and magic from Sister Guizhong.""You can just tell her about this. But her level is really high, though I don't know her teaching level.""It doesn't matter, I'll try my best. I may never learn to fight and can't fight alongside you, but I will help in other places."Havria knew that Maria didn't want to see her complaining, and it was meaningless. Instead of making the king worry, she might as well work hard."I'm looking forward to it."Maria smiled encouragingly. She didn't expect Havria to become so powerful—that didn't matter.

She just expected Havria to find her own value as soon as possible, and she would be at peace.----Chapter 154: Hu Tao's smile gradually disappearedJust as Maria and Havria were leaning against each other, a snow-white hand with black nails reached out."Two beautiful ladies who are deeply in love, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is having a happy discount event—half price for couples! Check it out~~"The 77th head of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, not Qiqi, is called Hu Tao.Hu is Hu, and Tao is Tao, which is like peach blossoms.Starry plum blossom eyes, reddish-brown twin ponytails, and a quirky and happy smile on her white face.She loves strange and new things the most, and beautiful foreigners naturally interest her. At the same time, it's also best to promote her own business.So, promoting the business of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor to a beautiful foreign couple is naturally a good thing that Hu Tao has inquired about all the way.Maria took the flyer from the long-prepared girl and asked. "What event? What are you selling?""That's interesting. Let me introduce you to the oldest funeral agency in Liyue, which specializes in afterlife affairs and ensures a safe and comfortable afterlife for you. We guarantee professionalism, honesty, and trustworthiness. What are you still hesitating for?""Funeral... If couples are half price, how about three people? Also, how long can the order be kept? By the way, Zhongli invited us to have tea. Since Master Hu is here, please show us the way. Thank you.""What? What the hell? Are you friends of Zhongli, the consultant?"This very beautiful guest held Havria in one hand and looked at the flyer in the other. Hu Tao scratched her face, and her smile gradually disappeared, feeling that the situation was a bit unexpected....Finally, the guests were brought to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

In addition to being keen on promoting her business, Hu Tao is essentially a polite and good girl, and it is natural for her to lead the way for guests."I was wondering why Consultant Zhongli was so kind today and didn’t go out for a high-spending stroll. It turns out he had guests.""Master Hu, please forgive me.""Forgive you? Of course I forgive you! I didn’t expect that Consultant Zhongli finally got into the right mindset. You did a good job. Keep up the good work. Two guests, come on, listen to my detailed introduction of our business. Consultant Zhongli, don’t just stand there—hurry up and make tea for our guests.""..."Zhongli didn’t know what had happened, or why the always-complaining Master Hu started to praise him.But seeing that Hu Tao looked very interested and Maria looked like she wanted to listen, he had to pour tea for everyone silently."Ah! No, don’t bother—you, let me do it!"Havria didn’t dare to accept such courtesy.So Zhongli sat down, and Havria poured tea for the three of them.Hu Tao narrowed her eyes, moved closer to Maria, and asked in a low voice:"My dear guest, why do I feel that Sister Havria seems a little afraid of Consultant Zhongli?""Well, it’s probably because Zhongli was more murderous when he was young—he was powerful and intimidating.""Oh? Is Consultant Zhongli still so young and energetic? Please tell me more!""Ahem!"Zhongli had to interrupt.He asked to help him train Master Hu, not to expose his identity.Hu Tao and Maria looked at Zhongli at the same time.Then Hu Tao blinked indifferently and asked."Go on, what did Consultant Zhongli do when he was young?""I won’t mention the bloody things. The more peaceful ones include tearing apart anyone who provoked or passed by his family into dozens of pieces, or simply crushing them under a huge rock to serve as a warning to others.""Wow! Exciting!"Hu Tao clapped happily.It was obvious she didn’t believe it, but was just amused.Zhongli stared blankly and gradually realized—it had started!

Maria's unique seriousness, which can calmed Guizhong down, began again.Hu Tao then asked with a smile. "Then why aren’t you afraid of Consultant Zhongli?""Because I was probably more murderous than him at that time."Maria looked serious, as if she was recalling the past. Her eyes were firm and gentle, as if revealing her persistence in fighting and her awe of life.

Honestly, it’s very charming.Anyway, Havria, who was also recalling the past, was dazed.Hu Tao was also dazed for a while, and then smiled and praised."Wow! The guest is mighty, the guest is domineering!""Still not as good as Zhongli. It's better to say that none of us can compare to him. Now that the situation has changed, looking back and thinking about it, I still have to say one thing—Zhongli and I are the only heroes in the world, and it should be made clear."Maria raised her glass to Zhongli.Zhongli shook his head and laughed.

What else could he say? He could only raise his glass to Maria.Hu Tao rolled her eyes, then raised her cup and said proudly."Zhongli, such a heroic figure, and he finally became a consultant of my Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. In this case, shouldn’t I also say that the heroes of the world are within my grasp? I am really awesome—no, it’s the three of us who are really awesome!""From a universal point of view, it is true."Maria took the teacup and knocked it with Hu Tao’s.Hu Tao immediately felt that this guest was very pleasing to the eye. Not to mention that he was so handsome, he also spoke so nicely, and he was serious and interesting.The two drank the tea with the heroic feeling of strong liquor. Then Hu Tao began to talk about the idea of the set meal she designed."Listen to me, our set meal is only for one-on-one couples in principle. But you are so generous and have great vision. Since that’s the case, I can’t be stubborn anymore. I’ve decided to customize a special three-person package for you. Here’s what I think. First, we can... then we can... then...""Well, very good. Although I don’t know much about Liyue’s funeral rituals, I think there are some problems with the second and third steps. Can we...""Oh! You are really knowledgeable. I’ve also seen this statement in an ancient book on funeral rituals. Although the specific source of the ancient book is no longer traceable, it can be inferred that this was the custom of the ancient ethnic groups in the border area of Liyue. But after all, times have changed, and some things from ancient times are no longer applicable today. Let me tell you..."The two discussed more and more about funeral rituals.Hu Tao is naturally an expert in this field.As the saying goes, the most important events in life are weddings and funerals. As the King of Sal Terrae in ancient times, Maria has naturally attended and witnessed many such occasions.

Therefore, she is very familiar with those procedures and can explain them clearly and logically, making Hu Tao feel she is professional, reliable, and gainful."Guest, your knowledge is as broad as Consultant Zhongli’s!""I dare not. I am just a reckless woman who is good at using force. I am not as knowledgeable as Zhongli.""No! King... I mean, Maria has always been regarded as a wise woman by everyone... You are good at everything!"Havria was rarely excited.Even Zhongli looked at her sideways, then nodded. "Indeed. In terms of universal rationality, Maria is also a highly respected talent, and she is not inferior to anyone in terms of knowledge and wisdom.""Oh, what are you all being modest about? Mr. Zhongli’s knowledge is well known to everyone, and Maria is also well versed in ancient literature and history. Both of you are amazing. Of course, I, who can chat and laugh with the two of you, can also reluctantly call myself a young hero! Come, let’s have a drink!"Hu Tao held the teacup and shouted out the heroic spirit of talking about heroes over wine.Maria accompanied her without changing her expression, and the other two could only follow.After finishing, Hu Tao’s eyes lit up. "So, after talking so much, are you ready to place an order?""Before that, I would like to ask Master Hu Tao if the conversation just now was helpful to you.""It was very helpful. It can be said that I was inspired. If we encounter similar requests in the future, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor will know what to do.""That's good. But as the saying goes, knowledge is priceless. Since I have taught Master Hu Tao so much, and Liyue happens to be a country of contracts and transactions, shouldn’t the master give corresponding rewards? For example, take our order for free and pay for our consumption in Liyue this time?"Maria asked seriously, very seriously, and it was obvious that she was speaking from the heart.And the bright smile on Hu Tao’s face disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.

----Chapter 155 Damn, Something Went WrongMaria found someone to pay the bill and began to fully enjoy her date with Havria in Liyue Harbor.Guizhong, who stayed at home, was also happily checking her collection."Finally, I've waited for the chance. The last seal—open!"On the walls of the ancient cave, some array patterns that had been covered in dust for thousands of years flickered with a faint light. Then, in the corner of what seemed to be a wall, a stone door composed of countless circles slowly appeared.Guizhong stretched out her hand and carefully felt the circle"It's okay. Although part of it is broken, the overall structure can still operate. It's really thanks to Bonanus and Indarias, who have been helping to guard the gate."Someone is guarding the cave and will come in from time to time to change blood, which means that the protection measures of the entire cave are always under surveillance. Once there is an obvious problem, it can be maintained immediately.This makes Guizhong’s secret always in danger of being discovered at any time.

But at the same time, it also allowed her seal to stay in a stable environment, so it survived more than 2,700 years.

As far as the result is concerned, it's really great."Let me see, this place needs to be replaced. This side is too broken. I need to use more force... Ah, it's out!"The damaged mechanism can't trap Guizhong, the designer and builder.After a series of adjustments, the stone circle finally shrank circle by circle, revealing a passage leading directly to the inside, and Guizhong slowly grinned."Hehehe!"The little Dust God rubbed her hands happily and flew in.Inside is a specially built small cave, with bright light, clean environment, long display cabinets on the left and right, sealing various large and small Maria collections—unfortunately, that was the appearance of 2,700 years ago.The light in the collection room today is flickering and faulty, and dust is everywhere, which doesn't look very good.But Guizhong still raised her mouth. Since the seals of the display cabinets are mostly intact, it seems that most of the collections are not a big problem. A little maintenance should restore them to their original state."Take advantage of now and work hard!"Guizhong clenched her fists and encouraged herself, full of fighting spirit. After she packed up, she had a lot of recent new collections to add to the display cabinets.But time is not abundant.She won’t sleep these days....At the same time, Streetward Rambler came with the wind and arrived at Mt. Aozang."The Salt King and the Salt God went to Liyue Harbor. Are you going to stay at Luhua Pool?""Let's go."Cloud Retainer said nothing and immediately turned into a human form, adjusted her glasses, and mentioned the [Electric Light Two-Wheeled Flying Machine] she had just completed.Hehehe, little Guizhong, you’ve slept for 2,700 years. Your mechanical attainments are still in that ancient era, but I, Cloud Retainer, have been thinking about progress!Now, it’s time to let that woman know the gap between the times!The two rode the wind, their fairy-like figures ethereal, and in a flash they disappeared into the mist between the clouds.Half an hour later.Shenshe returned to the cave door alone.“Master?”The adeptus disciple searched the cave for the third time, but no bird was seen.“...”Fortunately, she was already used to it. Chewing the Qingxin she picked on the road, she walked into the cave to rest expressionlessly....Guizhong still knew nothing about these.“Wow, this is the doll made in the early days, right? Although it’s not perfect, the charm is the best, and it is well preserved. And this is the towel that Maria used to wipe her sweat when she came to help. It seems that you can still smell the scent of warm blood and sweat, hehehehe~~”Guizhong sucked the sweat towel fiercely while stroking herself with a blurred look.She knew that if her actions and smile at this moment were seen by others, Guizhong would have to bid farewell to the world completely.Despite this, she still couldn't stop. She didn’t want to stop at all.How can outsiders know the value of Guizhong’s invaluable room?Some people may not understand why she's still obsessed with these peripherals when she already had the real person.It can only be said that the hundreds of years when Guizhong was enlightened and Maria was not enlightened were really long, so that when Guizhong succeeded, the hobby had already taken shape and could not be quit."Hiss~ hiss~~"While repairing the collection room, Guizhong enjoyed various collections and experienced the long-lost taboo happiness.Until—“Bang bang bang!”There was a sound of knocking on the stone door from the outside.Guizhong’s whole divine body stiffened for a moment, and cold sweat soaked her back....At the same time, at the door of the cave, Streetward Rambler and Cloud Retainer, who knocked on the door but got no response, looked at each other in bewilderment.“Strange, Ping, didn’t you say she was at home?”“Hmm… she was definitely there! I could feel it. Her breath was still lingering inside, very clearly.”“Then why didn’t she respond? And what about all the spells blocking the way? Is there anything else in all of Liyue that she needs to guard against like this?”The two adepti were puzzled.

But it was not easy to force their way in, so they had to keep knocking on the door....Guizhong was hurriedly putting back the collection and resealing the secret room.Oh no! I forgot to repair the mechanism and spells used for hiding first! Hurry up! It can be opened, but it won’t work if it’s resealed like this!?"The ancient seal never responded to Guizhong’s anxiety, and it failed to play the role of sealing and hiding.Sweat dripped from her forehead.Guizhong encountered the most deadly danger in her life as a god....“Dong! Dong!”Knocking on the door never got a response, so Cloud Retainer and Ping looked at each other again.“It shouldn’t be. Even if she was sleeping, she should get up and open the door after such a long time.”Cloud Retainer suddenly slapped her forehead and remembered the incident with the Dendro Archon.

There was no response—maybe something happened.“It’s bad! I heard that Guizhong and the Salt God both rely on the blood of the Salt King for life. Now that the Salt King is not here, will there be any problems with her body?”The two adepti were shocked.Anyway, their relationship has long been so good that they don’t need to worry too much. Even if Guizhong is taking a bath or even comforting herself in there, they won’t feel embarrassed if they rush in.

Compared with this, Guizhong’s safety is more important.They looked at each other and nodded in unison.Then Streetward Rumbler dropped the guqin, Cloud Retainer dropped the two-wheeled car, and the two adepti slapped their palms together.“Boom!!!”With the power of thunder, they smashed the stone door that had not been shaken for thousands of years.The two rushed into the cave side by side, but they didn’t see the figure of the god they were worried about.“There!”Needless to say, the open door of the secret room was extremely abrupt to them, who were familiar with Guizhong’s cave, so they could see it at a glance.Worried about Guizhong, they rushed in without hesitation.Then, they saw the petite girl touching the sealing technique of the passage with both hands, her back stiffly facing them.“Guizhong, are you okay?”“Yes, why are you hiding here… Oh, the weather is good, let’s go see the moon, hahahaha… Let’s go!”Cloud Retainer and Streetward Rambler are both the type who understand people’s hearts.They read the pressure of death from the layout and furnishings of the collection room and Guizhong’s stiff back.The two adepti turned around almost at the same time and suddenly ran out.Then, they ran into Guizhong head-on.Guizhong’s hands and head were strangely drooping, floating at the door of the secret room. She slowly looked up, revealing a pair of dead eyes that had lost their highlights.Guizhong opened her mouth and uttered dangerous words full of death. “You two, it’s a rare visit. Why are you walking so fast?”“Aaaaaa!” ×2--Chapter 156 Flexible Plastic FriendshipIn the last chapter, Cloud Retainer and Streetward Rambler visited the Lord of Dust with good intentions but accidentally witnessed the Lord of Dust's secret. The situation took a sharp turn for the worse, and a shocking conflict broke out immediately."Ugh!" ×2Adeptus, transcendent beings, are above the mortal world, but ultimately below gods.No matter how bad Guizhong is at frontal combat, she is still a god who is not weak. In addition, Cloud Retainer and Streetward Rambler were guilty and timid, so they didn't resist at all.So, they were tied into two balls, even with their mouths gagged, and thrown into the corner of Luhua Garden."Shua! Shua!"The sound of a shovel digging the soil came from above the two adepti.It can only be said that she is worthy of being the ingenious god.

They saw Guizhong dig two very delicate pits.

One pit was slender and graceful, perfectly fitting Ping's figure. The other was a crane shape with visible cilia, and even the shape and length of the bird's beak happened to fit perfectly with the bird's beak when Cloud Retainer was in crane form.

It was obvious at a glance that if the adepti tied up in two balls were thrown in, they would fit perfectly without any mistakes.

"Mm! Mmm!" ×2

After all, Ping was better at fighting. Her spear was a deadly weapon in the world, and she was one of the immortals with the most terrifying physical strength. So she relied on her strong teeth and strength to forcibly bite off the rope in her mouth.

"Guizhong, calm down! I swear to Rex Lapis, you and I know what happened today, and no third person will know it!"

Guizhong paused in digging.

The main reason was that Streetward Rambler Zhenjun's pit stopped, and Guizhong turned to perfect the crane-shaped pit.

Cloud Retainer stared at Streetward Rambler in disbelief.

"Ugh!!"You thin-browed and big-eyed woman, why are you only caring about yourself? Where is our friendship!?Streetward Rambler looked away embarrassedly, unable to bear to watch her friend being buried alive.Cloud Retainer's eyes widened even more, and then a flash of inspiration came to her. Her graceful body suddenly turned into a bird shape.

Unfortunately, the rope that bound her was a magic weapon made by Guizhong, and even if Cloud Retainer changed her body shape, it would still change with her, still tightly binding her body— even worse, this time it directly tied her bird beak to death, without even a chance to bite it off."Ugh!!!"Cloud Retainer widened her bird eyes in horror.And Streetward Rambler finally couldn't bear to watch anymore and closed her eyes.

At the same time, she silently squirmed her body and moved a little further away from the big bird that was at a dead end."Shua! Shua!"The digging action continued.You can see that the bird pit has become deeper and deeper, and more and more perfect. Cloud Retainer's feathers were soaked with cold sweat. She quickly turned her brain and finally found a way out."Duh! Duh! Duh!"The bird's beak could not open, but after all, it was part of the adeptus' body and could be regarded as a magic weapon.Cloud Retainer poked the ground with het beak and wrote a line of words like a printer.[This adeptus swears to Rex Lapis that only you and I know it and will never reveal it!]"Xianyun, you!?"It was Streetward Rambler Zhenjun's turn to widen her beautiful eyes in disbelief.Cloud Retainer, you are so good, you actually want to sell me out after so many years of friendship?One person and one bird glared at each other, and the human legs and bird legs kicked back and forth, vividly interpreting what is the plastic sisterhood of three thousand years.Guizhong stood in front of the two formed pits, with her hands on the shovel and his chin on het hands, watching the two people betray each other quietly."Swoosh!"After all, the two adepti actually lived longer, and had more experience and schemes.

The "simple" Guizhong was still in trouble. While one of them spurred out sword energy with het legs, and the other swung her claws with sharp edges, and they untied each other at almost the same time."Go!" ×2Without saying anything, the woman and the bird separated and rushed to the sky.The adeptus could not beat gods, at least they could not beat Guizhong in all aspects.So it was useless to join forces and flee. After the last wave of tacit mutual assistance, it all depended on their luck.

Who could continue to be free and who would fall into the pit, it all depended on which one Guizhong chased in the end."Ha! Ha ha! Here, let's recreate a corner of the Archon War!"In common sense, Guizhong should chase Cloud Retainer.

After all, Ping was more sensible and kept her mouth relatively tight.

As for Xianyun, basically all the immortals would know what she knew, and she often revealed everything in great detail.

However, Guizhong couldn't afford the slightest risk at this time.She laughed wildly and unlocked the huge seal in front of the cave, and took out her own Guizhong machine reserve that had been sealed for thousands of years.

A series of adeptus art machines that looked like giant crossbows floated out of thin air and aimed at the two adepti in the distance."Although it's been a while, fortunately it hasn't been damaged by any external forces, so it can still be used... Come on! The hunt begins!""Fuck! Guizhong, calm down! Aim at Xianyun! She's a bird, she flies faster than me, and her mouth is bigger than mine!""Streetward Rambler, you're a scumbag! Guizhong, don't listen to her. It's well known that I'm an adeptus is not good at speaking, and I often lives in an uninhabited fairy mountain! Instead, it's Streetward Rambler who hangs out in the market and will leak your secrets to everyone in Liyue!"One person and one bird fled while pulling hatred towards each other from a distance.Rex Lapis—The man himself plays so much, how serious can you expect his subordinates not to be the same?

Except Xiao, he is usually the one being played with.

Laughing wildly, Guizhong was also hesitant for a moment, and was a little confused about who to hit first.

Fortunately, Guizhong was also a veteran arms maniac, and he understood in the blink of an eye—why should I choose?

With her Super Guizhong Mechanisms in hand, of course she wants to shoot them all!

"Boom boom boom!"

"Hahahaha!"

The brilliant flames illuminated Luhua Garden, and at the same time, there was also the sound of Guizhong's crazy laughter.

Huge arrows of adeptus arts cut through the sky, dense as rain, as powerful as thunder, whistling towards the immortals in the two places.

Cloud Retainer and Streetward Rambler saw the attack approaching, and knew that their speed could not escape Super Guizhong mechanism's range—you have to know that it was a weapon prepared by Guizhong for the Archon War.

Naturally there were all kinds of sophisticated designs for flying enemies, which ordinary adeptus could not avoid.

They simply became ruthless.

"Cloud Retainer cover me. I will charge in, first subdue her and then talk about other things!""Okay! Don't worry about what I do!"The plastic friendship is re-bonded into a solid comradeship.Then Cloud Retainer summoned countless talismans and mechanical creations, and confronted the firepower of Super Guizhong Mechanism head-on. Streetward Rambler took the opportunity to break in, a long spear broke through all the mechanisms, and her body was surging with fierce and domineering power, and rushed towards Guizhong fearlessly.

"Bang!!!"In the direction of Jueyun Karst, the True Lord Moon Carver and the True Lord Mountain Shaper, who are currently closest to Luhua Garden, tilted their heads together.

Looking at the gorgeous adeptus art glory over there along with its surging breath, they were speechless.

Damn, there are no enemies, what are these three crazy women doing?

"Boom!!!"After a dazzling elemental force riot and a series of earthquakes, the hills around Luhua Garden were shattered and the ground was flattened several layers.In the chaos, an adeptus and a bird confronted a god.Streetward Rambler raised a spear, and Cloud Retainer raised a bird claw holding a seal

Meanwhile, Guizhong held a Guizhong machine in one hand, looking at them gloomily."Can't you two sleep well? Don't worry, I will dig you out when the world of Teyvat is destroyed! Do you think you can stop my Guizhong machine?""Humph! It's just an antique from 2,700 years ago. It can't keep up with the era. Who are you trying to scare? This adeptus can break it with ease!""Give up, Guizhong, we won't die like this!"The three sisters who had the best relationship in the past stared at each other like enemies at this moment.

Just when the conflict was about to break out again, Cloud Retainer suddenly raised her bird claws."Wait!""Hmm?""Speaking of Guizhong and Ping, did we accidentally collapse the caves of Bonanus and Indarias?""..."×2Guizhong and Ping were silent, and both broke out in cold sweats.Then, Cloud Retainer scratched her head with her bird claws and continued."And with such a big noise, it is estimated that someone will come to see it soon. How do we explain it?""..."×2Ping was better.As for Guizhong, she had decisively put away the Guizhong machine, set up a stone table on the spot, and poured tea."Ahaha, it's rare for two good friends to come here, why don't we have tea together and reminisce about the past?""Why are we friends again now?""Do you want to be friends, or to set a trap?""Indeed, it's rare for good friends to meet, hahaha!"Cloud Retainer and Streetward Rambler laughed expressionlessly, their laughter was flat, and Guizhong's expression did not change.In any case, the plastic sisterhood was temporarily glued together under the circumstances.

---Chapter 157: Die Together or Go Along with the Flow"Oh, Xianyun, your two-wheeled machine is really ingenious and amazing~~""To be precise, it's the Electric Two-Wheeled Flying Machine. But Guizhong's Guizhong machine is still exquisite and powerful."Guizhong praised while holding the broken wheel, with only half of it left. Xianyun pointed at the row of crossbows behind Guizhong with her wings and praised."Ping, your zither sound is still as beautiful as flowing water and lofty mountains as always, and I never get tired of listening to it~~""Haha, who said it isn't."Ping held the half-broken xylophone, plucked the non-existent strings, and played the non-existent zither music. Guizhong praised with a smile—but that smile looked fake, and it was creepy no matter how you looked at it.When Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver arrived, they saw such a weird scene.

The bird and the deer looked at each other."You three, have you gone astray?""And how come you destroyed the cave? You know, there are also the residences of Bonanus and Indarias here. What will happen if they come back?"Ping and Cloud Retainer paused.Guizhong smiled at the two outsiders and turned to Cloud Retainer. "Xianyun, didn't you mention the interesting things about Moon Carver and DongMountain Shaper before? The real masters are here. Why don't you tell us more about them?""There's a lot to say about this. Let me think about where to start..."Cloud Retainer forgot about the previous things, and the wise bird's eyes flashed. It was obvious that she was thinking about the topic seriously.Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper both stiffened."Ahahaha, I just remembered I forgot to turn off the fire in my alchemy furnace. I have to go back and check it.""Me too. The molten iron in the refining furnace is only half melted. I'll go back and check it out."A bird and a deer flew up and disappeared as if they were escaping.It is well known that Cloud Retainer is not good at speaking but is good at chatting. The topics of Cloud Retainer Zhenjun are often interesting to the listeners, but it is difficult for the protagonist herself to hold back.There are only two choices when you have no choice: either try your best to interrupt when the topic is not friendly, or you can only hide far away and keep quiet.Considering Guizhong's eccentric personality, Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver knew that it was difficult to stop her from listening to something fun, so they could only hide.However, as soon as they left, the atmosphere at the scene froze again.Guizhong quietly reached out to the two Guizhong machines behind her.Ping silently picked up the spear at her side.Xianyun slowly raised the bird's claw holding the seal."Guizhong, I think you should think about it carefully. If you continue to make trouble, it will only attract Rex Lapis and Maria from Liyue Harbor.""What can we do? If you don't die today, then I will have to die."Guizhong pulled the corner of her mouth into a fake smile.Ping hesitated. "How about we make a contract, with Rex Lapis as a witness...""Don't joke! What if Morax also finds out!?"The situation froze.Guizhong would never give up until she made sure to shut the two people up.

But the most reliable contract method involves Morax—who knows if the secret would be leaked to him instead?In the stalemate, Cloud Retainer couldn't help shaking her bird head, full of emotion."Speaking of which, Guizhong, you are quite playful. It seems that Maria must have been tormented by you in private.""Nonsense... Nonsense! I didn't!""Don't deceive yourself. I saw the tip of the iceberg in the collection room and knew how good you are at playing. Alas, poor Maria, who is so beautiful and upright. She must have cooperated with you with a red face and helplessness, right?""I said no!!!"Guizhong touched her neck subconsciously. Her face was as red as a ripe apple.The sequelae of blood-sucking back then, and the feeling of having to bite her neck regularly to inject vitality now—you say Maria is serious? No, she is clearly the type who plays with flowers very well!

But such boudoir secrets cannot be said.Just looking at the surface, who would believe that Maria would be that kind of person?

Of course, everyone thinks that Guizhong is forcing Maria.

Cloud Retainer looked completely convinced.Ping's face also blushed slightly, but she nodded in agreement with conviction.Only Guizhong blushed and couldn't say anything to refute—Damn, she even thought that she might be more perverted.Maria liked to see Guizhong and Havria's affectionate look the most, which was normal between lovers. As for Guizhong herself, she felt that there was something wrong with her when she took out those collections.After a long time, Guizhong spoke gloomily. "Ping, you are very good at the art of cave realms, and Xianyun, you are also good at magic and mechanisms.""Yes." ×2"My secret room has strong protection measures, and it should not have been destroyed in the battle just now. Help me dig out all the things, and then help me transform the cave realm into a portable type."Guizhong stared at the two culprits with murderous intent.The two adeptus looked at each other, and then Cloud Retainer turned into a human form. The two nodded together.

The three of them then started to move through the ruins.Soon, one after another of the collections was taken out from the underground space.Maria's various figurines, Maria's personal belongings, Maria's portraits, etc.

As more and more things came out, Xianyun and Ping's expressions became more and more subtle, and Guizhong's face became redder and redder.No matter what, they had been good friends for thousands of years. Ping followed her words and transformed the secret room into a portable cave. Xianyun helped to repair the interior of the cave, restoring it to the cleanliness and integrity of 2,700 years ago.After everything was done, the three of them sat down again at the stone table on the ruins.Xianyun and Ping held tea and looked at Guizhong with subtle expressions. If you looked closely, the pupils of the two were trembling slightly, as if they had unexpectedly discovered a new world.

Guizhong had a jade pendant in her sleeve. She covered her face with her hands and said sullenly. "Don't think about it anymore!""In terms of universal rationality, this is difficult, Guizhong.""To be honest, it is true."Then Guizhong put down her hands, revealing a red face, and slammed the table angrily. "Anyway, forget everything about today! If anyone leaks it, I will blow up the entire Liyue!""I knows. Although this adeptus is not good at speaking, I know what to say and what not to say."Well, unless you can't help it, that's another story.Cloud Retainer nodded solemnly.And Guizhong and Ping stared at her.This time, it was Xianyun's turn to be furious. "What do you mean? Don't you trust me?""I am sure of it.""To be honest, it is true."The two nodded in unison. Guizhong bit her finger in a tangled way, and after a moment, she hardened her heart.She took out two life-size figures of Maria—not the shiny ones, but also very dignified, and not to be seen in public.Then she took out an ancient mechanism—somewhat like a camera, but not the kind produced by Fontaine.---Chapter 158: Please Call Me, the Fifth DescenderGuizhong grinned with a broken smile. "Do you know what this is?""Isn't this the recording device you made? It's similar to Fontaine's recording device, but the picture is clearer.""I heard that the best way to cover up a secret is to kill and blackmail people... You two don't want our thousand-year friendship to end up in mutual destruction, right?""You're crazy!" ×2The two adeptus suddenly jumped up and tried to escape in two directions again.However, the Guizhong devices on all sides had already lit up, and the huge threat forced them to stop."Guizhong, calm down!""Yes, I am serious!""Then am I indecent?"Guizhong stamped her feet in anger, and then realized that she had asked a meaningless question.

Because the two besties had already answered with a subtle look of "Aren't you?"Guizhong gritted her teeth, broke the jar, hugged the two Maria figurines, and spoke with trembling pupils. "Come on, let's go along or die together, make a choice!"Cloud Retainer and Streetward Rambler froze in place.Oh no, Guizhong is really crazy!They were sweating profusely and couldn't move.What happened later, it's impossible to describe in detail.It’s only known that the two adepti packed up the messy clothes with dazed and numb eyes after a while. Then, under Guizhong's command, they helped to clean up the ruins.As for Guizhong, although she got the handle to ensure the secret, she looked dull and her smile collapsed, and she knew that she was actually not better.It's just another sense of dying together socially. ..."Chew chew chew~~"In the early morning on the mountain, Shenshe sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff, chewing Qingxin expressionlessly.

When Master Cloud Retainer was not around, this place was really quiet.It felt lifeless.Shenshe recently discovered that although she was a very quiet type, she was really not used to this excessive silence."Is this also part of the training?"Shenshe blinked thoughtfully.She was not very sure. After all, Master had many ways of training, so who could say whether this sudden silence was arranged by her?But it didn't matter whether it was arranged or not, because she would be back in a few days at most.Shenshe decided to continue her training.Jumping and searching in the mountains, looking for a suitable place to meditate.Feeling the nature of heaven and earth, and also feeling oneself.This is the cultivation of the mind. For an adeptus, the state of mind is far more important than any other factor.For a whole morning, Shenshe gained nothing.This is normal. Master said that her state of mind had already reached a bottleneck, and next, perhaps she should try to intergrate to the world to have an opportunity to improve.But how to intergrate to the outside world?Is it necessary?Where to go?Shenshe still had no idea about these questions."Hmm?"While thinking and dazed, Shenshe, who was walking in the mountains, suddenly felt confused, and then saw a three-story luxurious Western-style building — to be precise, Shenshe did not recognize the architectural style of Western-style buildings, she just felt it was weird."Evil spirit?"There had never been such a thing on Mount Aocang. If it suddenly appeared, Shenshe could only think of the evil spirits that were everywhere.She had come into contact with these evil spirits when she was training with Madame Ping. Creating all kinds of bizarre illusions to interfere with the mind is a standard method of evil spirits, so there was nothing to be surprised about.

Shenshe subconsciously pinched the seal with her hand, and the long spear she carried with her also appeared in her hand.On the top floor of the Western-style building, on the balcony overlooking the sky, Angel held a cup of black tea and looked at it calmly and comfortably."Very vigilant."[The adeptus' disciple. Although the immortal here are not as valuable as ours, they are also very valuable. At least they have survived for thousands of years without clearing their memories regularly.]

Strictly speaking, Fu Hua doesn't need it either.

Just like Kevin and Su, they didn’t clear their memories and persisted for thousands of years.

Fu Hua is more unconfident and worried that she can't always keep her original intention. At the same time, she has lost too much, so she must let herself forget.

In general, the immortals on both sides are very different in terms of combat power.

But it doesn't mean that the immortals of Teyvat have no advantages. Their mentality, knowledge, and memory accumulation as immortals may be much stronger than Fu Hua’s."Maybe I can also try to cultivate an adeptus with a Teyvat worldview?"

[It doesn’t matter. The so-called immortal state of mind will not be better than Eminence. But it doesn't mean that there is no merit. A careful study may give us some inspiration for the adeptus. You can do it as you see fit.] Maria replied.

She didn’t cultivate towards being an adeptus. Although she wanted to cultivate, Morax and the others would not hide anything.

However, in the past seven hundred years, she was more focused on developing her blood power. Maria knew something about adepti, but not much, and that was not the main focus of the experiment.Shenshe was alert for a long time. However, the expected attack did not come, and there was no spiritual corrosion or impact. It was as if the building in front of her was a real entity and had nothing to do with evil spirits.But how could it be possible?Shenshe had never seen such a thing on Mount Aocang.She hesitated for a moment. In the end, as a disciple of the immortal mountain, she felt that she had the upper hand, and Shenshe decided to find out.Walking forward for a while, the tall house appeared more clearly in front of her. The red bricks and green tiles, the tall and square building, looked clean and bright, and had an exotic beauty that was very different from the traditional pavilions in Liyue.In short, it seemed that the owner of the building should be a more tasteful type. Shenshe felt it carefully, but didn’t feel any breath in the building, like an empty house with no one.She didn’t hesitate, and walked straight in while keeping alert.The doors on the road were not locked and could be pushed open easily.The house was still completely unfamiliar with the layout and furnishings, but it felt a little comfortable.Shenshe explored calmly and carefully, layer by layer, and there was no one along the way. Until she went up to the top floor, on the sunny balcony, she finally saw the lazy and leisurely golden figure."Who are you?""Well, good question. One of the three ultimate problems in the world is 'who am I.' I am an outsider, a stranger, but according to your definition here, maybe you can also call me... the fifth Descender."Angel turned around and smiled.However, what appeared in Shenshe's eyes was a hazy and beautiful girl.

No matter what, she couldn’t see her face clearly. She only knew that she was a girl, and she was the most beautiful in the world.The sky has its camps, and the earth has its camps. However, both sides are slow-tempered and treat time as nothing.Angel doesn’t have the patience to wait too long.Since you are all so slow and don’t want to move, an extra camp for acceleration should be on the scene.

It’s just right — don’t let the sky be confused and look around, which will increase the risk for others.

The fifth Descender is her.

You can find it, catch it, and you are sure — just give it a try.The immortal disciple widened her eyes slightly."What is a Descender?"Shenshe, who touched the blind spot of her knowledge, tilted her head expressionlessly.---Chapter 159: Is This Also in Your Plan?"The tea from Qingce Village and the flower cake from Liyue Harbor should suit the taste of you Liyue people, please~~""What is an Descender?""According to your definition, an existence that comes from outer space and is equal to the entire world is called an Descender.""Equivalent to an entire world?"Shenshe didn't react to why she sat down and drank tea. She just listened to the description of the mysterious existence in front of her and couldn't help but frown slightly.What is equal to the world?The Adepti are definitely not enough to be like that. But even the Geo Archon, the ancestor of all adeptus, can hardly be described like this, right?

Is it just a deception, or did she really encounter an incredible monster?Angel spoke with a very friendly smile. "Hey, you are very calm. Isn't that normal?""I am wearing a red string, so I am indifferent.""Oh, red string, is that it?"Angel shook the red string that was wrapped around Shenshe's body and was taken away at some point, then brought it to her nose and sniffed it gently.

Hmm, the beautiful fragrance of a young girl, mixed with the scent of mountain herbs, is very charming.Shenshe was startled and suddenly touched her shoulders and hair ends, and the red string that she had carried with her for more than ten years was gone."You... Uh!"As soon as the red string came off, the long-suppressed evil spirit and resentment surged like a storm—it was fierce. Shenshe's originally indifferent and cold blue eyes were suddenly stained with a bloody red light.Angel was not flustered. She raised her hand and gently touched Shenshe's forehead with her white jade fingertips."Quiet."

A calm and unhurried shout fell.

The evil spirit on Shenshe's body seemed to be transformed from a part of the evil resentment that the ley lines failed to channel. For mortals, this is both a powerful force and a source of evil.

However, Angel's Blade Mantra cultivation was inherited from Fu Hua, which was enough to make even a conscious Herrscher unconsciously produce a wrong state of mind. It was just a little bit of fierce energy, which could not stir up any waves.

Sure enough, as soon as Angel's finger touched and the voice fell, the red light in Shenshe's eyes faded.

Shenshe felt calm, but it was a completely different feeling from when she was tied with the red rope.If the red rope was an iron door, isolating the monstrous resentment outside, then Angel's finger brought Shenshe to a mirror lake, where she could clearly see the evil spirits surging under the lake—or they were entangled with Shenshe, but she just watched with a clear mind, not affected at all."What is this?""Let me share my state of mind with you. How does it feel?""Very comfortable. This is the first time I know that evil spirits are like this."Shenshe's eyes were full of emotion and surprise.The removal of the red rope not only liberated the evil spirits, but also liberated her mind.The adeptus who did not cause dust in the world suddenly became more lively and bright. At least, she looked more like a young girl.Angel picked up the teacup and looked at it with a smile."If you like it, enjoy it for a while. I have a lot of time now and I am happy to have someone accompany me.""Why? You must know that I am carrying the evil spirit of loneliness. Anyone who approaches me will be in danger.""Then why don't you leave your master?""The master is an adeptus, I can't hurt her... Oh, yes, then it shouldn't hurt you either."Shenshe seemed to understand something. She didn't understand the word "Descender," but just looking at this finger that could make the evil spirit lose its influence, she knew Angel's strength.At the same time, she also had a little understanding of how to enter the outside world—since contact with mortals will harm innocent people, why not find those who will not be hurt, such as the one in front of her?

Shenshe decided to write down this idea first."You are an outsider. Why did you come to Liyue and Mount Aocang?""Because I happened to land here, and I just didn't want to move.""Will you do evil in Liyue?""It depends on how you define 'evil.'"A series of questions, a series of riddle answers.Well, Angel finally became the kind of riddler she hated the most.But being a riddler yourself is indeed a completely different feeling from listening to others being a riddle person.'It's so cool ᜊ(倃꒪ˊ꒳ˋ꒪)ᜊ~~'【It's so cool ᜊ(꒪ˊ꒳ˋ꒪)ᜊ~~】×NAs a villain behind the scenes, this kind of pretentious feeling really fits her identity.After Shenshe's inquiries, she got almost no information. However, the previous finger was both a deterrent and a favor that allowed Shenshe to glimpse the essence of the evil spirit. Shenshe couldn't be rude.The honest and simple girl could only stare at Angel sincerely with her beautiful eyes like blue gems.Tell me, tell me. It's okay not to tell. I won't embarrass you. I'm very polite. But please tell me.

——The eyes seemed to say so.Angel silently avoided the eye contact."...Drink tea and eat cakes.""Okay."Shenshe nodded. In general, she had not felt any hostility so far, and the other side seemed unfathomable.

Reason told her to let it go for now.…For the next two days, Master Cloud Retainer had not returned to the cave, and no one knew what she was busy with."Chew chewhiccup"Shenshe maintained her daily meditation practice, then visited the strange existence at that special place. But after returning today, she found that she had eaten too many snacks and couldn't eat Qingxin anymore."Too much worldly food is not conducive to hard practice in the mountains. What the masters said really makes sense."Shenshe touched the position of her belly button and was a little distressed because of the slight feeling of fullness.Every time she went there, the mysterious existence would invite her to eat a lot of food, which was not easy to refuse.But she couldn't not go. Now that the master was not here, she was the mountain keeper of Mount Aocang, and it was her responsibility to find out the origin, purpose, and strength of the mysterious person as much as possible before the master came back.After just two or three days of getting along, Shenshe found that she still knew nothing except for the self-proclaimed "fifth Descender" and the incomprehensible strength. The only two gains were the experience of several times being clear-headed without the red string and the feeling of fullness every time she came back."Shenshe, the master is back...""Master, why do you look..."Burned out? Unable to bear the humiliation? No desire to live? Hazy?Shenshe was not sure how to describe the sudden appearance of Cloud Retainer.This was the first time she saw Cloud Retainer in human form.However, after years of getting along, Shenshe hid a sincere heart that respected her master under her indifferent appearance and was a truly filial disciple. She would not make a mistake. This bespectacled girl with a soulless face and dull eyes, who looked like a spoiled good girl, was her master.So Shenshe hurried over to support Cloud Retainer's limp body and helped her sit down at the stone table."Alas..." Cloud Retainer sighed deeply, looked at Shenshe in a trance, and said, "Shenshe, Master, I..."Cloud Retainer paused without any follow-up."Huh?" Shenshe tilted her head in confusion. She was prepared to listen to a long speech, but she didn't expect that Master Cloud Retainer would get stuck when talking about "interesting things."Cloud Retainer smacked her lips dryly, and after a moment, said dejectedly, "Forget it, it's nothing. Just pretend that I didn't say anything."It was indeed an interesting story that was unique in the ages. But at the end of the interesting story, she was also involved and became one of the protagonists.Cloud Retainer deeply experienced the taste of being the protagonist of "interesting things" for the first time.The threat of death in the end could not suppress Cloud Retainer's mouth. But the fact that she became the protagonist suppressed that bird’s mouth.Cloud Retainer shivered as she held up the teacup and moistened her lips.—What a wise and resourceful Lord of Dust, you really have a plan for everything. Is this also in your plan?

---Chapter 160: Wanted Orders Must Be TriedShenshe was struggling with whether to take care of her distraught master first, to let her recover her spirit, or to deal with the matter of the strange visitor in the mountain first.Liyue's progress was stuck.At the same time, someone's progress on Mondstadt caught Angel off guard."I'm here for the last treasure map... Uh, excuse me, I just took the wrong road. Can you pretend I didn't come?"At the third Temple of the Four Winds, Paimon flew into the temple excitedly, and then received the death gazes of a group of Abyss Mages and monsters.From those death gazes, Paimon knew that his request for peace was meaningless, so she turned around and protected the blonde traveler in front of him."Lumine, hurry up and knock them down!""..."Lumine held the Edgeless Sword in one hand and the dark golden long-barreled pistol in the other, staring silently ahead.And those Abyss Mages were also muttering to themselves.

'It's the blood relative of our prince. What should we do?''How about trying to communicate?''But the plan cannot be leaked, and the blood relative doesn't know the Abyss yet, and she may not be close to the Abyss.''Then what should we do?''His Highness never said that we need to protect his blood relative.'Although it is more likely that he does not think that ordinary threats can endanger Lumine's life. But in conclusion, the Abyss Order has indeed not received any protection orders so far."Listen, if you can understand human language, we can negotiate."'Ensure the secrecy of the plan and its smooth execution!' ×N"Okay."From the murderous aura of the Abyss Mages and the monsters, Lumine knew that the negotiation was fruitless.Sure enough, she shouldn't waste time communicating. It's not suitable for her.Lumine raised the Dull Sword in her right hand, and the Smith and Wesson Mondstandt version in her left hand, expressionlessly, and then rushed forward.

Paimon also quietly flew up, holding a pocket, and took out a number of alchemical bombs."Hey, let me show you what Angel invented!"...At the same time, outside the temple, the fiery red knight riding a big wolf was patrolling in the mountains and wilderness."Crack, crack... Hmm! This improved flavor of biscuits is really great! It's worthy of Angel's craftsmanship!""Roar~~""I know, come, this is yours. Don't complain after eating it. If Angel or Captain Jean knows that I stole it, my salary will be deducted."Amber stuffed a handful of rations into the mouth of the running gray wolf and asked with a pout.

"Roar~~""Hehe, I knew we were best friends, Earl Gray!""Roar~~""Hahaha, you really like this name, right? I picked it for you!"In fact, it was impossible to tell whether the wolf roared in agreement or dissatisfaction. Amber thought he agreed anyway.The Knight of Boreas Code had loopholes, after all. For example, it did not stipulate whether the knight could name the wolf, and the wolf's right to decide on the new name.Amber happily stroked the wolf's fur, her charming and light body lying on the wolf's back, her bright eyes investigating the surroundings, and a happy and bright smile on her face."Boom!"A sudden loud noise came from the side."Wow!"Amber and her wolf were both startled."What's going on? Which direction? It's bad, something big has happened!"Amber made a prompt decision and launched signal fireworks into the sky.

After a while, a group of outriders followed Amber to the temple.Looking at the ruins that had completely collapsed, the expressions of the knights were very interesting.Over the past thousand years, although the name of Mondstadt has not changed, many things have changed.

For example, the mainstream settlements, sacrificial ceremonies and venues, etc.

The Temple of the Four Winds was abandoned because of its long history, people's neglect, and many irresistible material factors.But in any case, this was once the most important symbol of Mondstadt's faith, and it was a special place recorded in history books and church documents."This is the Temple of the Four Winds. Who did it?""Hurry up and tell Captain Jean to issue a wanted order to arrest the guy who blasphemed the Anemo Archon!"The most steadfast group of Mondstadt people is first the priests of the Church, and then the knights of the Knights of Favonius. The collapsed temple ignited public outrage."It's bad! This temple has collapsed—what about the other two?""Let's go and check the situation!"The outriders split into three groups: one group went to inform Captain Jean, and the other two groups quickly ran to the other temples....Our protagonist and the mascot combination still knew nothing about these things.They found a clean stream."Splash~~"The clear water flowed down the white jade body.Lumine carefully cleaned the dust stained in the battle, scrubbing the gray and black face and torso clean.After a while, seeing that Lumine had almost rested, Paimon, who was flying in the air to keep watch, hurriedly landed and kicked his little feet expectantly."Lumine, hurry up, let's put the treasure map together. The dragon treasure is already in sight!""Got it."Lumine rolled her eyes while getting dressed.This little guy—she doesn't believe in the treasure map now, right?

However, having invested so much time and energy, Lumine did not intend to give up halfway. She came to a big rock and put the three treasure maps together.Then, the two of them, one big and one small, touched their chins together.

"Sure enough, this map is so sloppy."

"But there is indeed a route."Lumine pondered for a moment, looked in the direction the map was pointing to, and scratched her head.

"Are you still going to continue?"

"Of course I have to continue. There's only one last step left. That is a mountain of gold and silver treasures!"

"What if it is fake?"

"Then we will report him to the Knights! Let the bard... let him... uh, ban him from singing for a month at least!"Paimon put her hands on her hips and said what she thought was the most vicious revenge.Lumine glanced at her, covered her face, and sighed:"Alas, I really shouldn't count on you. Forget it, I'm also curious about what's at the end. If it's really a dragon...""If I really encounter a dragon, I'll have to rely on you, Lumine.""When did you not rely on me?""Hey, stop talking like that. We're best friends! I'll try my best to throw bombs, but I can't guarantee that I'll be able to hit. After all, dragons can fly."Paimon promised as a matter of course and very confidently.Lumine said "hmm" without comment, put away the three maps, and planned to glue them together carefully after returning to Angel's house.By the way, ask the omnipotent Doraemon for any information and suggestions.The two packed up their things and headed back to Mondstadt.Due to the time Lumine spent on packing up her appearance, and the outriders’ extraordinary mobility, when they arrived at the city gate, the information that the three temples had been destroyed had already been confirmed by the Knights."Huh? Why are there so many people at the city gate? Is the festival going to be reopened?""I don't know. Just go over and ask."Lumine and Paimon walked up without knowing anything.Then, they were surrounded by several tall and strong knights."Blonde hair, floating white creature, foreigners... the characteristics have been confirmed.""Uh, what's the matter?""Dear foreigners, where did you go this morning?""We didn't go anywhere. We went to the temple to get the treasure map."Paimon answered innocently while Lumine was thinking."Click!"Then, Lumine's wrist and Paimon's neck were handcuffed by silver-white chains."Eh!?" ×2