The Embers of King's Teyvat Journey

The only way to get them to back down, besides that "general," is probably to give them a warning.

The Beidou Southern Cross fleet, to some extent, does these shady jobs that the authorities can't do.

"Alright, I'll take it. We'll set off in three days." Beidou sighed; he really couldn't stay idle.

Liyue is prosperous in commerce, and has the most merchants among the Seven Kingdoms. If we're talking about foreigners most affected by the Inazuma Isolation Policy, it's definitely the people of Liyue.

The largest number of Liyue people are those who do business in Inazuma.

"Haha, I knew you'd agree, Beidou." Ningguang chuckled a few times when she saw Beidou's troubled expression.

She liked talking to Beidou because as long as she explained the big picture and the pros and cons to her, Beidou would understand.

"However, you should know that this is only temporary. If you want them to stop being bullied, you either need to bring them back or get Inazuma to abandon the isolation policy."

Beidou stood up, looked at the sea outside, and spoke slowly.

As she said, a knock? How long can that last? The Southern Cross fleet can't possibly come to the Inazuma Sea every now and then, can it?

Neither she nor Qixing would agree to that.

"Alas, I know that, but how easy is it? That was an order personally given by Thor." Upon hearing this, Ningguang's usually confident face also showed signs of worry.

The isolation order is the will of the Thunder God, a twisted will of a god, which Liyue cannot achieve—unless the Geo Archon intervenes.

But how is that possible?

The Geo Archon descends once a year, the only time each year that the people of Liyue can see their god. Apart from that, even Yelan cannot find any trace of the Geo Archon.

As for evacuating the Liyue people from Inazuma, that will also be quite difficult.

Putting aside the thunderstorms, the Liyue people have devoted most of their lives to Inazuma, and their hard work and dedication are all in Inazuma. Some of them even started families in Inazuma. This problem is truly unsolvable.

"Yeah, I know, I was just saying." Beidou shook his head, no longer thinking about these things.

Let's go to Inazuma now and let them have some comfortable days first.

"Alright, that's enough about the important stuff. Now, let's ask a few questions." Ningguang took a deep breath and said to Beidou with a smile.

"Hmm? Lady Ningguang, who knows everything. You still have questions for a rough man like me?" Beidou was also very surprised to hear Ningguang's words.

Liyue Harbor holds no secrets for Ningguang.

"Of course there is, don't overestimate my abilities." Ningguang smiled, then glanced at the embers chatting with Xiangling outside the window and said:

"For example, I probably don't know as much about that guy named Ember as you do."

Chapter 252 Tracking

2023-10-25

"Hehe, what could I possibly know?" Beidou shook his head upon hearing Ningguang's words.

"I've only met him twice. Instead of asking me, you should ask him directly."

"In my opinion, Yu Jin is a very easy person to make friends with," Bei Dou said casually, taking a sip from his gourd.

……

"Hiss—, why haven't those two come out yet?" Ember looked towards the direction of the Death Star captain's cabin, somewhat impatiently.

Are the Big Dipper and Tianquan Star really that close? Why do they keep talking like that?

"Who knows?" Xiangling said, puffing out her cheeks. She had no interest in Beidou and Ningguang's conversation.

The most important thing right now is to cook rice!

Just as Ember was about to peek, Beidou and Ningguang finally came out of the captain's cabin.

"Alright, I won't bother you any longer. You can continue." Ningguang glanced at the deck where the atmosphere had become tense again, and left the Dark Star without lingering any longer.

"Wait, do your Tianquan Stars often run errands for people? How come they run so fast?" Yu Jin, who was standing to the side, saw Ning Guang's disappearing figure, silently withdrew his outstretched hand, and complained.

"Who would dare to send Tianquan on errands? Maybe Lady Ningguang has some training." Xiangling clicked her tongue. Indeed, Ningguang was incredibly fast.

Beidou noticed Xiangling and Yujin whispering to each other as they gazed in the direction Ningguang had disappeared, and his interest was piqued.

She strode over and sat down next to them, smiling, "What's up? Want to get to know Ningguang?"

"No." Xiangling shook her head. Ningguang knew everything that happened in Liyue Harbor. Xiangling always kept her distance from people like that.

She would be content as long as she could run her Wanmintang well.

“I think so!” Yu Jin nodded. He was right after all; Beidou and Ningguang had a special relationship.

"Haha, since it's Ember, I believe Ningguang is also very interested in getting to know you. In a little while, I'll act as a go-between for you two and introduce you."

"What? We have to wait a while?" Yu Jin said, somewhat surprised. The Immortal Invocation Ceremony is about to begin, and we have to wait a while?

“Ningguang’s schedule is packed. Ordinary people have no chance to see her at all, let alone get to know her.”

Beidou smiled and said. As a prominent figure in Liyue, it would be no exaggeration to describe Ningguang as extremely busy.

"Tsk, looks like your connections aren't strong enough." Yu Jin shook her head. That's it? A fake sisterhood!

"This is already the limit my friend can do, don't be ungrateful." Beidou wasn't annoyed. Just as she said, it's not easy for ordinary people to see Ningguang.

Unfortunately, Ember is no ordinary person.

"Alright, no need to bother, I still have to rely on myself." Yu Jin said confidently, holding a pair of chopsticks he had never used before.

"Actually, I've always wanted to say that Yu Jin is using chopsticks wrong," Xiang Ling complained when she saw Yu Jin holding the two chopsticks in his palm.

"Really?" Yu Jin was indeed influenced by Xiang Ling. He imitated Xiang Ling's actions for a while, and then gave up.

Yu Jin slammed his chopsticks on the table, waved his hand, and said, "Goodbye, I'm going to find Tian Quan!"

Speaking of chopsticks, they're quite difficult to use in Liyue; everyone here is particular about them. Yu Jin usually eats with his hands.

Watching Yu Jin's hurried departure, Xiang Ling said uncertainly, "Why do I feel like he's trying to cover up the embarrassment of not being able to use chopsticks?"

“Great minds think alike.” Beidou looked at the chopsticks broken in two on the table and wholeheartedly agreed.

……

"Da da da!"

In the dimly lit and quiet alley, the sound of heels tapping on the stone slabs was so crisp.

In her private life, Ningguang enjoys walking in these secluded places.

Her fame in Liyue is not exactly obscure, but she's certainly a household name. If she were to appear on a bustling street, she'd probably be surrounded by a large crowd.

Over time, Ningguang developed the habit of walking in secluded places.

As for safety, anyone who isn't a fool would think twice upon seeing the gleaming Eye of God around her waist.

However, it seems that some people are being blind to the obvious?

Ningguang stopped in her tracks. After years of working in the business world, her intuition told her that someone was behind her.

Ningguang pretended to stretch, but actually she was observing her surroundings. To her surprise, everything in sight seemed normal.

The light and shadows were not distorted, the surrounding walls were not scratched, and even with elemental vision activated, nothing different could be detected.

It seems the newcomer is quite capable, at least in terms of tracking and concealment.

With that in mind, Ningguang stopped trying to engage the other person in their area of ​​expertise. She walked faster than ever before.

Ember's head popped out from behind the chimney. Although he was invisible, Ember was still startled when Ningguang turned around to look.

Seeing Ningguang's figure about to disappear into the darkness, Yu Jin immediately followed. This was a major matter concerning the commission he had entrusted to him, and he couldn't afford to be careless.

Ember followed closely behind Ningguang, who seemed to sense his presence. She twisted and turned several times, but it was no use to Ember.

Because Ember is currently tracking Ningguang from the rooftop! He has a clear view of Ningguang's every move.

Perhaps realizing that she couldn't shake off Ember by doing this alone, Ningguang simply abandoned the pointless anti-tracking techniques and headed straight in a certain direction.

After passing through Tiger-Eating Rock, crossing the Synthesis Platform, and going across the bridge, Ningguang easily left Liyue's city center and arrived at a suburb.

Apart from a few lonely trees, there was only a flat plain. The lights of Liyue City in the distance could not penetrate the darkness between them; apart from the light of the stars and moon, there was no other light.

"Are you making fun of me?" Ningguang frowned as she stared at the bushes that had suddenly appeared behind her.

Her concealment skills were so superb just now, but now they're so full of flaws. Does she think that once Li Yue is gone, she's easy to bully?

A gust of wind blew, causing the bushes and leaves to sway slightly, but nothing happened.

"Since you insist on being a coward, then don't blame me for being impolite." Ningguang looked at the unmoved bushes and decided to strike first.

Suddenly, the Eye of God at her waist shone brightly. A shimmering screen composed of gold, obsidian, and the power of a strongman expanded out from where the bushes stood.

As the rock element vibrated, the ground and the leaves on the shrubs were swept away. When the dust settled, what appeared before Ningguang was not the thugs she had expected, but two bare tree branches that had floated up out of thin air.

A tree branch floating out of thin air? Ningguang immediately thought of the Fatui's debt collectors. They had the ability to become invisible.

However, this kind of invisibility can only fool ordinary people. Anyone with an elemental vision ability can see the fire elemental power flowing around them.

Could it be that the Fatui have made another technological breakthrough? Seeing this, Ningguang felt that delay might lead to unforeseen changes, so she waved her hand.

One by one, rock jade formed from the condensation of rock elements appeared out of thin air and rushed toward the two floating wooden sticks in the distance.

"So violent?" Ember, who was lying on the ground, muttered in disapproval. Then he stuck the wooden stick into the ground, stood up, and faced the whistling gem.

He revealed himself and then took out a long halberd and began to wield it.

Yu Jin gripped the halberd and began to spin wildly 360 degrees. As the halberd spun, a storm was created.

Summon Storm – One of Stoneville's storm combat techniques. She can wield her weapon to summon a storm around herself.

A second attack can unleash a maximum of two follow-up attacks.

The wall of storm was incredibly solid, swirling up the gems that Ningguang had shot out. Then Ember stopped swinging his weapon, raised his halberd, and, riding the long-accumulated gale, took off from the ground, rushing swiftly towards Ningguang in the distance.

"Whoosh—" The halberd stopped precisely in front of Ningguang's forehead, and the huge gust of wind even blew off Ningguang's hairpin.

“It’s dangerous to walk alone at night, young lady,” Yu Jin said, sheathing his halberd and picking up a hairpin from the ground.

Chapter 253 Seeking a Job

2023-10-25

“It’s dangerous to walk alone at night, young lady.” Yu Jin picked up the hairpin from the ground and put it back into Ning Guang’s hand, who was still in a daze.