Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands.

Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands. (Author: Young Girl)

Introduction:

"I, Li Ye, have a dream: to become the leader of Liyue!"

Li Ye, who inexplicably transmigrated to Liyue, was unwilling to live an ordinary life. To realize his dreams, he secretly began recruiting talent and building a power base, waiting for the right opportunity to seize Liyue!

Once the assassination attempt on the Rock King Emperor was over, Li Ye knew his opportunity had finally arrived.

Inside the teahouse, the two sat side by side.

Li Ye: Mr. Zhongli, listen to my analysis. Now that Morax is dead, the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Immortals are a disorganized mess, and the Seven Stars and Eight Gates of Liyue are nothing to fear. As long as you and I join forces, the entire Liyue will be within our grasp!

Zhongli pondered for a moment: "From a general theoretical point of view, that's not wrong, but with just the two of us, we're probably still short-handed."

Li Ye: Don't worry, I've already started recruiting people.

The unemployed landlady behind Wangshu Inn, Granny Ping of Yujingtai, the white-haired girl skilled in mechanical arts, and the beef offal cutter at the South Wharf of Liyue Harbor...

Don't underestimate these people just because they are currently unknown. They each possess unique skills and will definitely help me achieve great things!

Zhongli: (O_o)??

Chapter 1: I, Li Ye, possess the bearing of an emperor!

For the people of Liyue, the passing of the Geo Archon was like the sky falling down.

Fortunately, thanks to the combined efforts of the Seven Stars of Liyue and the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations, the collapsed sky was put back up.

So life goes on as usual, and the tunes must continue to be listened to.

Recently, Jiaxuan Teahouse released a new song, the story of the monk's journey to the West. Customers who sit down and listen for just three to five minutes are immediately captivated by the story.

As a guest of the Hall of Rebirth, Zhongli had a full schedule of activities, including drinking tea, walking his birds, listening to music, and going out for a walk while waiting for a delicious meal.

He has recently become interested in this new piece of music and comes to enjoy tea and listen to the music on time. However, just as he sat down today, the door to the private room was pushed open.

"Mr. Zhongli, it's been a long time."

The boy who pushed open the door was named Li Ye. He was seventeen or eighteen years old and had a handsome and refined appearance.

The two first met in the middle of last year, when Li Ye was still making a living by carrying sacks at the Liyue Harbor docks.

In just one short year, Li Ye went from being a penniless vagrant to making a name for himself in Liyue Harbor with nothing but his bare hands. He also took over the Jiaxuan Tea House.

Previously, the teahouse operated as a restaurant, but due to the monopoly on ingredients, the dishes naturally lacked any special features. Seeing that the business was not making ends meet every day, the original owner put the restaurant up for sale at a low price.

Who would have thought that since Li Ye took over the restaurant and turned it into a teahouse, the teahouse business has flourished thanks to storytelling and drama.

Seeing that the storyteller hadn't started speaking yet, Zhongli picked up his teacup, took a sip, and asked, "It's you. Is there something you need?"

Li Ye, ever the familiar type, sat down next to Zhong Li, picked up the teapot, and filled Zhong Li's teacup: "Mr. Zhong Li, do you still remember what I said when we first chatted?"

Zhong Li thought about it. That day, Li Ye had talked to him from noon until evening. If he didn't have to work the next day, he probably would have talked with him by candlelight for three days and three nights before he would stop.

"That sentence?"

"A petty theft of a pearl is a grand theft of a kingdom!" Li Ye said with a smug look on his face, full of confidence. "I told Mr. Zhongli back then that I had Liyue under my control, and Morax couldn't keep him. I said it!"

Now that Morax is dead, Liyue is under the rule of the Seven Stars and Eight Gates of Liyue, and in my opinion, this group is not a threat at all.

As for the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortals of Jueyun, without Morax's leadership, they are a disorganized mess, so there's no need to worry about them.

Mr. Zhongli is a man of great talent and ambition, knowledgeable about ancient and modern times, both Chinese and foreign, especially the customs and traditions of Liyue. I admire him greatly.

"If you, sir, are willing to lend me your assistance now, the two of us joining forces can easily conquer Liyue! Afterwards, I am willing to share control of Liyue with you. What do you say, sir?"

Even Zhongli, who was known for his composure even when Mount Tai collapsed before him and his unwavering gaze when a deer ran past him, still trembled three times with his right hand holding the teacup when he heard Li Ye say that he wanted to jointly govern Liyue with him.

Zhongli declined Li Ye's offer: "Mr. Li is too kind. I am not interested in jointly controlling Liyue."

Li Ye knew that anyone who heard the promise of "controlling Liyue" would think it was a pipe dream, and it would be normal for them to refuse.

However, he clearly had no intention of giving up so easily. After his conversation with Zhongli, Li Ye firmly believed that recruiting Zhongli was the most important and crucial part of his plan to seize Liyue.

With Zhongli's assistance, taking over Liyue will no longer be just empty talk!

Li Ye patiently explained to Zhong Li, "Sir, there's no need to rush to refuse. When I said Li Yue is within easy reach, I wasn't exaggerating."

Liyue is a commercially developed region where merchants wield immense power. Ningguang, one of the seven stars of Liyue, rose to prominence step by step through her business acumen, eventually becoming the most powerful woman in Liyue.

Although I, Li Ye, am an orphan who lost both my parents at a young age, and was still working hard as a porter at the docks a year ago, my starting point in Tianquan Ningguang was not high either. My first pot of gold was earned by pushing a cart barefoot and hawking my wares in Liyue Harbor.

If Ningguang can reach the position of Tianquan, why can't I, Li Ye,? There's no such logic!

If Morax were still alive, he would at most sit in the position of one of the seven stars of Liyue, ultimately just working as someone else's puppet.

Now that Morax is gone from Liyue, as long as I control the Seven Stars and Eight Gates of Liyue, and then sow discord between the Three-Eyed Immortals and the people of Liyue, causing them to go their separate ways, then Liyue will completely become my personal domain!

Once Liyue falls into my hands, as long as Mr. Zhongli is willing, all positions in the Seven Stars and Eight Gates can be filled by him alone!

A true man should be born into this world with a three-foot sword and achieve unparalleled feats.

Mr. Zhongli should reconsider. Only on a sufficiently large stage can one have the opportunity to showcase their talents. Given Mr. Zhongli's abilities, staying at the Hall of Rebirth as a guest elder is truly a waste of his talents.”

He wants to be able to take on all the positions in the Seven Stars and Eight Departments all by himself!?

Upon hearing this, Zhongli's hand holding the teacup trembled three times, and a rare ripple appeared in his usually calm eyes.

Seeing Zhongli's reaction, Li Ye nodded in satisfaction. As expected, she was moved by his sincerity!

You treat me like a national hero, and I will repay you with the same respect!

As long as you are sincere and the conditions for dismissal are tempting enough, I don't believe Zhong Li won't be tempted.

Li Ye knew when to stop, as going too far would be as bad as not going far enough: "Mr. Zhongli, there is no need to make a decision immediately. In the past year, I have been preparing start-up funds for myself and searching for potential business opportunities in Liyue."

Believe me, in less than three years, the wealth I've amassed will be enough to buy the entire Liyue Harbor. At that time, I will have the leverage to dominate Liyue!

"Sir, you can certainly remain at the Hall of Rebirth as a guest elder until you feel the time is right, or until you discover that I, Li Ye, truly possess the qualities of a Liyue Emperor, then you can make your choice."

Zhongli had to admit that Li Ye was definitely a formidable character in every sense of the word. He remained silent for a long time before looking at Li Ye, who was full of expectation, and said, "In general terms, it is not impossible to take control of Liyue, but it would be a bit difficult for just the two of us."

When Li Ye heard Zhong Li say this, he was overjoyed. He was indeed persuaded by Zhong Li: "Don't worry, sir, I have already started recruiting people."

The unemployed landlady behind Wangshu Inn, Wang Xiaomei, Granny Ping from Yujingtai, Shen He who is skilled in mechanical arts, and the sculptor who cuts offal at the South Wharf of Liyue Harbor...

These people are scattered throughout Liyue. Don't let their current unknown status fool you; each of them possesses extraordinary skills. With Mr. Zhongli's help, they will surely be able to assist me in achieving great things!

Zhongli: (O_o)??

Chapter Two: Is this fair?!

Seeing Zhongli's strange reaction, Li Ye couldn't help but ask, "Judging from Mr. Zhongli's expression, it seems that you don't quite believe in my ability to judge people?"

Zhongli silently took another sip of tea, momentarily at a loss for words.

Seeing that the other party remained silent, Li Ye could only shake his head and smile.

Zhongli's reaction is understandable. Although the group of people he had carefully cultivated were all talented and eloquent, and he liked them very much...

However, they have lived in Liyue for many years in obscurity, making it hard to believe that they truly have the potential to help them fight against the Seven Stars and Eight Gates of Liyue, or even the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations.

It can only be said that talented horses are common, but discerning judges of horses are rare.

Thinking of this, Li Ye felt a sense of loneliness at the top. There were very few people with his vision; even in the vast Liyue, it would be difficult to find a second one.

With a sigh, Li Ye took out a piece of crystal about half a foot long and no more than ten centimeters wide and handed it to Zhongli, saying, "That's enough. When Mr. Zhongli sees these people in the future, he will naturally believe that what I said is true."

Before proceeding, please accept this "Mora Phone." This alchemical treasure not only possesses the ability to transmit messages over long distances, but it can also display your words in text form on the screen for others to view and read.

This item was invented by me and Ms. Shen He from the team. I provided the ideas and concepts, while Ms. Shen He was mainly responsible for manufacturing.

Currently, only members of our team possess this device, primarily for routine communication and contact. Although you haven't joined the team yet, you might consider using it to gain a better understanding of our team.

"Morra phone"?

Zhong Li picked up the "Mora phone" and immediately saw a proud white crane's head depicted on the back. All he could say was... the crane's appearance was incredibly familiar...

As he spoke, the storyteller began: The tale begins with the Monkey King being escorted by heavenly soldiers to the Demon-Slaying Platform and bound to the Demon-Subduing Pillar...

Seeing that Zhongli had put the "Mora phone" into his pocket and was listening attentively after the storyteller began, Li Ye didn't disturb him further.

This lecture is about Chapter 5 of "Journey to the West": The Great Sage Escapes from the Eight Trigrams Furnace and the Mind Monkey is Subdued by the Five Elements.

When the story of the Monkey King escaping from the Eight Trigrams Furnace was told, the audience below the teahouse cheered frequently; when the story of the Monkey King being suppressed under the Five Elements Mountain by Buddha was told, everyone sighed with regret.

By the time the story ended and everyone left, it was already noon.

As Zhong Li stepped out of the private room, he happened to see a group of rough-looking men, dressed in casual clothes and with their families in tow, bowing to Li Ye in thanks. Each of them was carrying a lot of packaged tea and snacks.

Judging from the tanned skin of these rough men and the strong salty smell of the sea on their bodies, it's easy to guess that they are low-level laborers who make a living by carrying goods at the docks of Liyue Harbor year-round.

Zhongli was a little curious. Although he never looked at the price when paying, he would pay whatever the shopkeeper asked for if he liked something. Occasionally, he would even quote a higher price and buy it in one go.

But this does not mean that Zhongli is unaware of human suffering; in fact, Zhongli has a very clear understanding of the prices of various items.

Jiaxuan Tea House mainly provides tea and pastries, but the price is not low at all. Even if you don't order fruit platters or tea, the seat fee for a morning will cost five hundred moras.

Five hundred moras is enough for these laborers who make a living by physical labor to earn a living for a full day or two.

Considering that these rough men have wives and children, they probably can't afford this amount of money.

After Li Ye saw the group of rough men and their families out of the teahouse, Zhong Li approached them with interest, pointing at their retreating figures and asking, "They don't seem to be able to afford the teahouse's prices, do they?"

When Li Ye returned to the teahouse and saw that Zhong Li was interested, he shook his head and explained, "They are all brothers who used to make a living together at the docks. Why would I take their money?"

When I first took over Jiaxuan Teahouse, I said at the dock that anyone who could come and support me was doing me, Li Ye, a favor. If you have parents, wives, or children at home, don't hesitate to bring them along.

Not only is listening to the music free, but you can also eat as much tea and pastries as you like, and take any leftovers home. If you're tired, you can stay overnight; the dinner, however small, will surely fill your stomachs.

"What if they come every day?"

Li Ye laughed: "Of course I'll entertain you every day. What's said is said. If I don't even have this much responsibility, how can I have the face to say I want to become the next emperor of Liyue?"

Zhongli was a little confused: "If you run your Jiaxuan Teahouse like this, won't you lose a lot of money?"

"Ha ha ha ha..."

Hearing Zhongli's doubts, Li Ye couldn't help but burst out laughing and said, "It's normal for you to have concerns, but this kind of thing is unlikely to happen."

"why?"

"Because we need to make a living."