In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

"Um... please go and check on Miss Ayaka as soon as possible. Her body... seems to have undergone some astonishing changes."

"Hmm?" Something happened to Ayaka Kamisato, which made Yuu Suzumiya start to take it seriously.

Did she get some serious illness? I was away from home for the past two days, and she had this accident? That's too much of a coincidence.

Without much thought, Suzumiya Yui immediately went to Kamisato Ayaka's room.

He hurriedly pushed open the door, only to find Ayaka Kamisato standing peacefully by the window, looking at the scenery.

"Ayaka?" He tentatively called out her name, and Ayaka Kamisato quickly turned her head, but he still couldn't see any change in her expression.

What's going on? Didn't that servant just say that Ayaka Kamisato's body had undergone some amazing changes, but she looks perfectly normal now?

"Yu, you're finally back." Before he could even realize what had happened, Ayaka Kamisato stepped forward with a smile.

But then, her expression became somewhat unnatural. She first looked around, then beckoned Ryoko Yu to come into the room and closed the door.

After doing all that, she took a deep breath and then buried her face in Suzumiya Yu's arms.

A moment later, Ayaka Kamisato raised her head and looked at him, her face flushed.

"Hey, I have something to tell you. I might be... pregnant."

A single, brief sentence caused a deafening explosion in Ryou's mind, instantly extinguishing her ability to think.

It took him a while to come to his senses, and then he looked at Ayaka Kamisato with an incredulous expression.

"Really...really? When did this happen?"

“Just yesterday, my stomach was a little uncomfortable, so I went to see a doctor, who said I was more than a month pregnant.”

Sure enough, this day has come. Suzumiya Yu thought she wouldn't be able to succeed before leaving, but the surprise came so quickly, just two days before her departure.

"Then... you must be careful. Don't work during this period. Just rest at home. If you're worried about something happening, move to the castle tower. I'll tell Kage."

"No...no need, I don't want to trouble the General with this matter."

After speaking, Ayaka Kamisato remained silent for a while.

"You, can you not leave?" After the silence came words that made everyone even more silent.

"You mean... I shouldn't go to Liyue?"

"Hmm, can we go a little later? At least... at least until our child is born. I want to witness that moment with you."

Suzumiya Yu didn't speak. He just held Kamisato Ayaka quietly for a long time before gently pushing her away.

"I'm sorry, I can't stay with you." Ryouji Yu lowered his head. If it were before, he might have softened and stayed with Ayaka Kamisato.

But things are different now. He has already made contact with the Heavenly Principles, which means that the gods on Sky Island are very likely to come looking for him.

Before that moment arrives, he must improve his strength. If he cannot, he will have no choice but to abandon everything and flee to the Dark Sea.

That was the last thing he wanted to see, especially now that Ayaka Kamisato was pregnant. He didn't want his child to be without a father.

Therefore, he had no choice but to harden his heart and refuse Ayaka Kamisato, even though he himself was unwilling to do so.

There's no way around it; when you're at a high place, you have to give up some things, otherwise there's a risk of falling from a great height.

Chapter 157 Thinking about how to proceed with the plan

In a desolate wilderness outside Inazuma Castle, the atmosphere was slightly bleak. Several figures darted swiftly through the woods; they were two groups of people.

"The Breath of Water, the Form of Gathering, the Flow of Life!"

Taki was at the very back of the group. Holding his weapon, he roared and his speed increased dramatically, catching up with the two in an instant.

His body spun continuously in the air, and a water dragon appeared, coiling around the blade. With a single slash, Takiki killed a person instantly.

The other man was about to retaliate, but Taki was much faster than him, so he was slit in the throat with a single blow as soon as he raised his weapon.

That wasn't all. Taki looked at the three people still fleeing ahead, took a deep breath, and his speed increased dramatically once again.

Then, faint dragon roars and screams could be heard from the forest. When the camera zoomed in again, there were three lifeless corpses next to Taki.

After swiftly and cleanly eliminating everyone, Taki wiped the blood off the blade and sheathed it.

Just as he was about to leave, he turned around and froze on the spot.

There, a figure appeared out of nowhere, silently watching Taki without saying a word.

It wasn't until Taki realized what was happening that he immediately knelt on one knee, his previous dashing and decisive demeanor completely gone.

Ryou Suzumiya stood there, looking at Takiki kneeling with a devout expression, and silently walked to his side.

"Your swordsmanship seems to have improved quite a bit these days. Is it because you've been practicing in real combat every day?" Ryou Miyako asked, looking at the distant sky.

“I have kept your teachings in mind, which is why I have made such an amazing improvement.”

"Is that so? That's good. I hope you won't disappoint me today either." Ryoujiro gently patted his head. "I'm about to leave this country and won't be back for a long time."

Upon hearing this news, Taki was somewhat surprised. If Suzumiya Yuu wasn't in Inazuma, then no one would be able to control him.

However, that was just his opinion. Although Suzumiya Yu left Inazuma, he left behind two pawns, Toma and Kujo Sara. With them around, Suzumiya Yu could know about anything that happened in Inazuma immediately.

Suzumiya Yuu wants to nurture Taki, and she will never let him slip out of her control. If anything unexpected happens to him, then... Suzumiya Yuu will draw her sword against him.

"Whatever you do while I'm gone is fine, but when I return, I hope to see a transformed Lingwu Longqi. Do you understand what I mean?"

Suzumiya Yu leaned down, which made Taki's brain tremble, because he felt a suffocating sense of oppression from the other person.

"I understand, and I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Having received a reply, Ryou Miyako stood up, took out a token engraved with the Thunder General's family crest, and tossed it to Taki.

"If you feel that your swordsmanship has reached a bottleneck, you can take this to the Castle Tower to find General Raiden. She can help you break through the bottleneck. In Inazuma, no one's swordsmanship can compare to hers, not even me."

After saying that, Ryoujiro's figure vanished instantly, and his presence could no longer be felt in the air, as if he had never been there at all.

However, the sheer, chilling fear made Takigaki dare not doubt that what he had just experienced was an illusion.

......

Today is the day that Suzumiya Yuu departs for Inazuma. The farewell was already taken two days ago, so he did nothing else.

Aside from Ayaka Kamisato, who was already pregnant, Yuu Suzumiya had always been very hesitant and even considered staying more than once, but in the end he did not change his original plan.

On this trip, he brought Rosalyn, Udagawa, and Uya along with the five members of the Twelve Demon Moons. Thomas and Kujo Sara had to stay behind because of their identities, so they could also act as cameras for Suzumiya Yu.

Although she was traveling with her subordinates, Suzumiya Yu did not travel on the same boat as them.

To avoid arousing suspicion when landing in Liyue Harbor, Yuu Suzumiya traveled on a passenger ship, using the other passengers on board to conceal her identity.

The Seven Stars of Liyue are far smarter than the Three Commissioners, especially Ningguang of Tianquan, who has spies planted in almost every inch of Liyue.

So Suzumiya Yuu divided them into four groups: she took the first boat, Uya took the second boat, Utagawa took the third boat, and Rosalyn took the fourth boat.

In this way, even if the Seven Stars of Liyue have any doubts, they won't consider the four of them to be a group.

As dusk fell, the first passenger ship carrying Suzumiya Yu departed from the port of the outlying island. This was his first trip to a country outside of Inazuma, and he couldn't help but feel a little nervous and excited.

While on the boat, he didn't idle around, but began planning what he would need to do to get to Liyue.

On the land of Liyue, all sorts of demons and monsters are sealed away, including some defeated demon gods from the era of the demon gods, such as the vortex demon god Oser, who is sealed away beneath Guyun Pavilion.

Suzumiya Yu can use them as a way to gain points. As long as the target's power is strong enough, even if it is not a demon god, she can still gain a lot of points after devouring it.

If we're talking about powerful targets, the immortals of Liyue certainly qualify. However, they mostly operate in groups, with only the Golden Roc Yaksha preferring to work alone, suppressing various evil spirits across the vast land of Liyue.

In other words, Suzumiya Yuu has to devise a plan to lure out the immortals and then annihilate them all at once, but doing so is not a wise choice.

Why do I say this? Because Liyue is different from Inazuma. The Geo Archon Morax is always watching over that land, and no matter what happens, he can find out immediately.

If Ryou were to annihilate all the immortals, it would inevitably attract his attention. At that time, the Rock King Emperor would personally descend, wielding the Rock Spear to suppress him. Ryou didn't think he would have any chance of winning.

In other words, we cannot attack the immortals for the time being, nor can we attack the Seven Stars of Liyue. After all, they are the central hub of Liyue's operation, and if any unexpected situation arises, the Geo Archon might very well take action personally.

This means that the Rock Lord, the Sage, and the Seven Stars of Liyue must be dealt with together. If they are defeated one by one, unexpected things could easily happen.

However, Liang Gongyou had no idea how he could possibly resolve the three parties at the same time. With his current strength, let alone defeating the Rock King Emperor, it would be difficult for him to deal with a group of immortals on his own.

Chapter 158 The City of Contracts—Liyue

As dusk fell and night deepened, only one passenger ship was slowly sailing on the vast sea.

The land in the distance was brightly lit, and even though it was far away, one could feel the lively atmosphere of the land.

Liyue Harbor is the trading center of Liyue, the city of contracts, and it is no exaggeration to say that Liyue itself can be considered the trading center of Teyvat.

After nearly two days at sea, Suzumiya Yu's ship finally arrived at this place.

Just like in real life, every passenger must present identification, similar to a passport, when disembarking. If they do not have one, they will be arrested as a suspicious person.

Suzumiya Yu had naturally thought of this, so he had prepared his documents in advance, successfully passed the port security check, and set foot on this familiar yet unfamiliar land.

It's not late yet, so the port is very lively. The vendors haven't packed up yet, and you can even see a family of three taking a walk.

The Thousand Rock Army soldiers, armed with long spears, could be seen everywhere. They were responsible for maintaining order, and their eyes would occasionally fall on pedestrians, looking for any suspicious persons.

With his youthful appearance, Suzumiya Yu easily dispelled their suspicions, and now, his primary objective was to find a base.

Choosing a base in Liyue Harbor might not be a good idea, since the Liyue Seven Stars' attention is always focused there, so we can only go to places outside of Liyue Harbor.

At this point, there are two choices: one is for Suzumiya Yu to have someone build a new house in the wild, and the other is to directly choose those abandoned ruins.

Places like Tianqiu Valley, Dunyu Mausoleum, Lingju Pass, and Guili Plain all contain ancient ruins, but they are occasionally harassed by monsters and treasure-hunting groups. Adventurers may also visit these places.

Compared to the first option, Suzumiya Yuu prefers the second one, because hiring people to build houses is likely to expose their whereabouts, and even killing the workers who build the houses will attract the attention of the Chiiwa Army.

However, there's no rush now. Rosalind and the others won't arrive at Liyue Harbor until tomorrow. Before that, Suzumiya Yu can observe the environment here.

Even if you are completely familiar with the environment and terrain of Liyue in the game, there will still be some differences in reality.

Speaking of Liyue Harbor, this port city with hundreds of thousands, even millions, of inhabitants is roughly divided into three regions: Scarlet Cloud Slope, Tiger Rock, and Jade Peak.

Scarlet Cloud Slope is where most of Liyue Harbor's residents live, while Tiger Rock is like a commercial street with all sorts of shops.

Yujing Terrace is different; it's a gathering place for the wealthy and the area with the highest consumption in Liyue Harbor. Even the Liyue Seven Stars live there.

There's no need to visit Scarlet Cloud Slope and Tiger-Eating Rock. Following her memory, Ryou Miyako went straight to the entrance of Jade Capital Terrace.

Yujing Terrace is located northeast of Liyue Harbor, connected to Scarlet Cloud Slope. The entrance to Yujing Terrace is marked by a round stone gate and a pond.

Many lotus flowers are planted in the pond. It is springtime now, and they will soon produce delicious lotus pods.