I, from the Celestial Empire, have parachuted into Teyvat.

At this moment, a soldier from the Knights of Favonius of China appeared behind the two. After the battle, Jean was in a hurry to return to Mondstadt, while the warriors of the Mondstadt Knights who had come with Jean to support Liyue also stayed behind for the time being.

"Commander Qin... Immortal Liuyun is here too. Captain Xu has something to discuss with you two. He's at Mr. Ivan's residence and says he has something to show you, something about Mr. Ivan."

Qin and Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun were both taken aback. They exchanged a glance, and then the two of them immediately got up and hurriedly headed towards Ivan's residence at Yujingtai.

When they arrived, Qin and Liuyun borrowed the Wind True Lord's help and found Ningguang and the other seven stars of Liyue, Xiao and other immortals, and almost everyone else was there.

Qin asked anxiously, "What is it? Is it related to Ivan? Have you found traces of him? Is he still alive?"

Xu Donghai comforted Qin, saying, "Commander Qin, don't worry, let me finish. This is a letter, a letter Ivan left for all of us. Xiang Feng, please read it to everyone."

Xiang Feng saluted, his voice trembling slightly, and said, "Yes."

Xiang Feng's eyes were a little red. These past few days, Ivan's sacrifice had also been a great blow to Xiang Feng. After spending so much time together, he and Ivan had long since become more than just superior and subordinate; they were friends and comrades-in-arms.

Ivan wrote this letter the night before the decisive battle, then gave it to Xiang Feng for safekeeping, telling him to open it after the battle.

Xiang Feng had already opened and read it beforehand, so he was still feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.

Thus, Xiang Feng suppressed his grief and began to read the letter Ivan had left behind.

By the time you read this letter, I may already be dead.

The first sentence of the letter stunned everyone.

Clearly, Ivan had long anticipated his potential sacrifice, which is why he wrote this letter, or rather, his will.

Please don't be sad, don't grieve. If I died to stop the Vortex Demon, it will be my glory. This is for Liyue, for Mondstadt, for Teyvat, for China, and for ensuring that no living being in the future will suffer calamity.

My parents both passed away when I was young. I have no other relatives, so I have no other worries. However, after my death, my greatest concern is the future of China's diplomacy, development, and exchanges with other countries in Teyvat. During my time in Liyue, I detailed the precautions and routes for future development plans in these areas, which are all enclosed at the back of this letter.

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that when they went to see Ivan before, they often saw him scribbling on paper with a pen. Now they understood what Ivan was doing, and they were all moved once again.

If everything goes smoothly as I envision, and everyone has a bright future, then I can rest in peace.

The letter ended with just a few short sentences, followed by hundreds of pages of detailed plans from Ivan regarding future cooperation and development in Mondstadt, Liyue, China, and even Inazuma. The thick stack of pages contained all of Ivan's hopes for the future.

Holding the thick stack of plans, Xu Donghai was filled with emotion. He had already contacted the Senate in the rear. After hearing the news of Ivan's sacrifice, the Grand Elder remained silent for a long time before finally saying in a trembling voice, "Good boy, good man."

All of Ivan's last wishes will be fulfilled, but due to the secrecy surrounding the exploration mission, Ivan's identity cannot be revealed to the entire Chinese society today. He will be etched in the annals of history as an unsung hero. However, Xu Haidong will not forget Ivan, Xiang Feng will not forget Ivan, and Qin, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun, Ning Guang, Ke Qing, Kai Ya, and many others—everyone who fought alongside Ivan will not forget him.

Another half month has passed.

Liyue Harbor has begun post-disaster reconstruction. Although the disaster destroyed most of Liyue's land, it is a case of "no destruction, no construction." According to Ivan's plan, with the help of China, Liyue has begun its first modernization and technological development while preserving its original cultural style. It is hoped that the newly developed Liyue Harbor will allow the people of Liyue who are temporarily living in Jueyun to feel the warmth of home again when they return to Liyue Harbor in the future.

Jean led the Knights back to Mondstadt, where Mondstadt began to vigorously develop its infrastructure and economy, and improve people's livelihoods, in accordance with Ivan's plan. Mondstadt entered a period of rapid development, and with the support of China, Mondstadt was changing every day. The only thing that remained unchanged was Jean's workaholic nature. However, compared to before, Jean now often takes time to come to the seaside alone, staring blankly at the sea, missing the figures in her memories.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun flies across the sea every day, and she still hasn't given up searching for Ivan, but in the end, it's just for that lingering thought in her heart.

Everyone carried on Ivan's legacy and began to move towards a better future.

......

At some unknown time, on a beach, a woman wearing a light purple military-style kimono and with long purple braids stopped in front of a rock. She found a man in a black trench coat lying unconscious on the rock, so she went over, picked him up, and left the place.

Chapter 146 General and Prince Consort

Seagulls screeched as they flew over the dock, stirring up a commotion.

A slightly salty sea breeze blew by, making the people arguing even more parched.

"Yamazaki, don't push your luck!"

In the middle of the crowd stood a middle-aged man wearing a top hat, whose expression was rather unpleasant. His high cheekbones, large nose, and blond hair, which contrasted sharply with the typical Asian features of the onlookers, clearly indicated that he was not a local.

The man he called Yamazaki was standing opposite him. He looked to be in his thirties, wearing a kimono and wooden clogs, with his arms crossed and a look of disdain on his face.

"Kurisu, don't you know that all goods entering and leaving Inazuma are subject to taxation?"

Kuli gritted his teeth: "What tax! You want 100 moras in taxes on this batch of goods worth 60 million moras? This isn't collecting taxes, it's clearly collecting protection money!"

"Kurisu, don't think that just because you're the president of the International Chamber of Commerce on this outlying island, I won't dare to do anything to you!"

Yamazaki raised an eyebrow and stepped forward, forcing Kurisu to stumble backward.

"Hmph." Yamazaki snorted coldly, "Either pay up, or we'll confiscate this shipment. The choice is yours."

As Yamazaki spoke, several armored soldiers around him raised their spears and pointed them at Kuryu. This not only frightened Kuryu, but also caused the surrounding onlookers to take a few steps back.

"you!"

His voice trembled with anger, but faced with the other party's aggressive aura, he, a merchant with no strength to even kill a chicken, could do nothing.

At that moment, a voice suddenly rang out from outside the crowd.

"I'm telling you, aren't you going a bit too far?"

In such a tense moment, any commotion would attract everyone's attention. Yamazaki immediately raised an eyebrow and said, "Who is it! Who spoke! Step forward!"

"it's me."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a dashing young man standing at the edge of the crowd. Everyone instinctively made way for him.

The young man stepped closer, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Is there a problem?"

Yamazaki sneered, "Well, kid, do you know who you're talking to?"

The young man chuckled, his tone slightly mocking, "Sorry, I really don't know that."

At this moment, a soldier standing next to Yamazaki, with keen insight, flattered him, saying, "This is Lord Yamazaki Jiro, the tax officer in charge of the investigation. Kid, you're obstructing official business; we have the right to arrest you and put you in jail."

The young man crossed his arms and said, "What arrogance! I didn't steal or rob anything. I just argued with you a few times, and you're going to arrest me? Do you think you can call the shots on this island?"

Yamazaki chuckled lightly: "You're absolutely right. On the remote island of Inazuma, my jurisdiction is the law! Anyone disagree?"

Yamazaki said the last sentence to the surrounding crowd, which frightened everyone into silence and causing them to avert their eyes.

Seeing this, Jiuli grabbed the young man from behind and said, "Young man, you should go quickly. It's just a matter of taxes. I'll pay some money. Don't drag you into this."

"Leave? You think you can leave after interfering with the work of the surveying and investigation team?"

Yamazaki waved his hand and said, "Take him down!"

"Yes!"

Upon receiving the order, the surrounding soldiers immediately surrounded the young man and were about to capture him. The young man narrowed his eyes and clenched his fists, preparing to make his move. However, at that moment, a loud shout suddenly rang out from outside the crowd.

"grown ups!"

Upon hearing this voice, the young man, who had been full of fighting spirit, suddenly changed his expression and turned to squeeze through the crowd to run away, but was stopped by the soldiers of the Kanseibu.

At this moment, people outside the crowd also squeezed in.

"My lord! My lord!"

The newcomer was a burly man, two meters tall, dressed in a purple military uniform with a sword hanging at his waist, looking exceptionally imposing.

As soon as the burly man squeezed in, he saw the officers of the Imperial Censorate pointing their spears at the young man. He immediately roared in fury, "How dare you! What are you doing?"

Yamazaki Jiro noticed the newcomer and his expression changed instantly.

"You...you are Lord Kizawa Nagahiro, the commander of the General's Guard? What are you doing here, Lord Kizawa?"

Kizawa Nagaaki drew his sword and blocked the young man behind him, glaring angrily, "Are you, the Kansei Magistrate, planning a rebellion?"

Yamazaki Jiro was dumbfounded and asked in a panic, "Lord Kizawa, what do you mean by that?"

Muze Nagahiro sneered, "You actually dare to point weapons at General Wang Fu? What is this if not rebellion? My lord, are you alright?"

As Muzawa Nagahiro spoke, he turned around, and the young man who was tiptoeing into the crowd to escape froze on the spot. Then, he waved to the crowd somewhat awkwardly.

"Hi guys."

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."

Yamazaki Jiro's eyes widened: "Could it be... that the legendary General's consort is...?"

Muze Nagahiro said coldly, "Let me introduce you. This is General Wang Husband, Lord Ivan!"

Yes, this young man is Ivan, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Exploration Fleet.

Yamazaki Jiro gasped and immediately bowed ninety degrees: "I did not know you were the King's Consort, I deserve to die!"

Seeing Yamazaki Jiro's immediate surrender, the other soldiers of the Kansei Magistrate were not stupid either. They immediately dropped their weapons, knelt on the ground, and began to bang their heads on the ground.

Muzawa Nagahiro glanced at these people, a look of disdain on his face, then turned to Ivan and asked, "Sir, what should we do with them?"

Ivan sighed and walked up to Yamazaki Jiro.

As he sensed Ivan approaching, Yamazaki Jiro broke out in a cold sweat.

"Lord Yamazaki, raise your head."

Yamazaki Jiro swallowed hard and shakily raised his head.

"Lord Ivan..."

Ivan said, "Lord Yamazaki, I still prefer your unruly self. Try to get back to your old self."

Yamazaki Jiro chuckled awkwardly twice, not daring to make any unnecessary movements.

Ivan snorted coldly and shouted, "How dare you, Yamazaki Jiro! You openly defy the laws of Inazuma! What is your punishment?"

Yamazaki Jiro immediately knelt on the ground and shouted, "Injustice! My lord! How could I possibly disregard the laws of the land!"

"Still dare to argue?"

Ivan squinted and said, "I've seen the tax regulations for the outlying islands. Foreign goods entering Inazuma don't incur such high taxes at all. Isn't it an abuse of power to oppress the people by demanding high taxes from merchants?"

"I'm innocent, Your Honor..."

Seeing that Yamazaki Jiro was about to continue being stubborn, Kizawa Nagaki shouted, "Guards!"

Several soldiers wearing the same type of military uniform as Kizawa Nagahiro immediately ran in from the periphery of the crowd.

"Commander!"

"Arrest these scoundrels!"

"Yes!"

Yamazaki Jiro and the soldiers of the Kansei Magistrate were taken away in despair, while Kurisu, who was standing by, was completely dumbfounded.

Ivan smiled and walked over, saying, "Mr. Kyurisu, you've been frightened."

Kurisu finally came to his senses: "Ah... oh, I'm fine... You, no, you know me?"