Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands.

Can't you use your clever little brain a little and think things through? There aren't that many things to report about in Liyue, so can't you report on things outside of Liyue?

If the people of Liyue don't like to watch, then report more of what they do like to watch. It's no big deal!

Li Ye coughed twice and said, "Miss Ningguang, I think the newspaper published by the Seven Stars of Liyue can be more than just about Liyue. It can also report on things outside of Liyue, such as Mondstadt, Inazuma, Winterfall, etc., so that there will be something new to report every day."

Ningguang's eyes lit up after hearing this: "Then the people of Liyue don't like to watch it?"

Li Ye then offered another suggestion: "It's actually quite simple. First, write about Liyue's new policies to benefit the people, and then report more about the Inazuma people's miserable lives. That way, the people of Liyue will naturally be willing to read it."

Huh? This works too?

Ningguang felt a chill run down her spine from Li Yexiu's actions.

But after thinking about it, I realized it was indeed a good idea. As long as you are human, you will always want to feel proud, or to put it more bluntly, feel superior. So how can you feel proud?

Of course, you feel proud when your own country is excellent and other countries are a mess.

Yes! Absolutely feasible!

They just lacked some morals.

Ningguang hesitated for a moment: "But...isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Li Ye felt that Ningguang's perspective was too narrow: "Miss Ningguang, first of all, reporting must be based on facts and must not be made up. There is no doubt about that."

But with so many things happening every day in the seven kingdoms of Liyue, it's impossible to report them all, right? Newspapers don't have enough space either, so they can only selectively report on a portion of the events, which is a helpless situation.

Moreover, doing this over time can also enhance the sense of identity that Liyue people have with Liyue.

The key is that as long as the people enjoy reading newspapers and are interested in them, the Liyue Sept can use this opportunity to promote their voice and spread information about major events in Teyvat.

Li Ye still felt that Ningguang was too concerned about saving face; she was only selectively reporting, but at least she was reporting all the true content.

If it were the official media of some countries before the time travel, the report would have been nothing but fabrication and blatant lies.

A tree without bark will surely die; a person without shame is invincible.

Ningguang thought for a moment and thought it was feasible: "Then what does Mr. Li think would be a good name for this newspaper?"

Li Ye said seriously, "The news will be broadcast continuously!"

Chapter 104: How much do you think I'm worth, Miss Ningguang?

Whether it was due to a mysterious force from another dimension or simply because Ningguang felt it was inappropriate, Li Ye's suggestion was decisively rejected.

Ningguang ultimately decided to name it "Seven Stars Summary," which conveys the message that even the Seven Stars of Liyue consider it of great concern.

The newspaper matter has been finalized. Once the "Seven Star Summary" is published, it will inevitably impact the influence of the "Wanmin Newspaper".

But this was something Li Ye had anticipated; he never expected to use the "Wanmin Newspaper" to monopolize the discourse power in Liyue.

If things really come to this point, and the Seven Stars of Liyue don't intend to stop it, then Li Ye will definitely pack his belongings and run away.

Ningguang's actions reassured Li Ye.

The most important thing in life is to have self-awareness. "A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure." Li Ye understands this better than anyone else.

I understand, but I can't let this go unpunished. I'll make Ningguang pay for it sooner or later!

Li Ye silently told himself: "Shura, be patient! Once the three-year period is up, I'll show this little wench what I'm capable of. Then, I'll give her a good whipping and pepper spray!"

"The newspaper relies heavily on Boss Li for its affairs. Also, regarding the 'mysterious business' Boss Li mentioned, it's probably a money exchange, right?"

Ningguang was still frustrated when she mentioned the money exchange, because she still didn't know how "Kuaiyu" had managed to transmit the information to her so quietly.

When Li Ye heard Ningguang mention the money shop, he silently gave Ke Qing a thumbs up in his heart. She was indeed his capable assistant and reliable in getting things done!

Li Ye readily admitted, "As expected of Miss Ningguang, you hit the nail on the head! It seems this prize money is definitely for Miss Ningguang."

Although for Ms. Ningguang, the 500,000 Mora prize is just a drop in the ocean.

Ningguang didn't deny it. She frankly said, "For me, 500,000 Mora isn't much, and I don't really need it. But if it falls into Mr. Li's hands, I believe he can definitely use it to help many people in need, right?"

Li Ye was slightly surprised: "Oh? Miss Ningguang plans to donate to a charitable foundation?"

Ningguang countered, "Does Mr. Li find this incredible?"

“Not really.” Li Ye shook his head: “Miss Ningguang was even willing to sacrifice the Jade Pavilion for Liyue. This mere 500,000 Mora is nothing compared to the Jade Pavilion.”

I was truly delighted that Ms. Ningguang expressed such strong support for the charitable foundation.

Ningguang smiled and said, "Mr. Li, you flatter me. I've been analyzing Mr. Li's money shop day and night for the past few days. I suspect that Mr. Li plans to concentrate the money of the people of Liyue into the money shop and then use this money to make investments."

Finally, once the investment has made a profit, let's use a portion of it to subsidize the Liyue citizens who have saved money, shall we?

Li Ye feigned a sigh, then said with deep emotion, "Miss Ningguang's words succinctly revealed the operating model of the new bank. It seems that this 500,000 Mora is a donation received by the charity foundation."

After Li Ye admitted it, Ningguang finally asked the question she had wanted to ask for a long time, but it was inconvenient for her to ask as Boss Ji: "Boss Li's idea is good, but have you thought about what to do if the business fails and all the Mora deposited in the bank goes down the drain?"

Jiaxuan Tea House alone shouldn't be able to cover such a large deficit, right?

That's all the hard-earned money of the people of Liyue. How does Mr. Li plan to fill it in?

These were sharp questions, but Ningguang, as the Celestial of Liyue, had every reason to ask Li Ye how he planned to resolve the issue on behalf of the Liyue people who intended to deposit their money in the "Ten Thousand People's Bank".

Li Ye smiled. Facing Ning Guang's question, he felt no pressure, but rather an unprecedented sense of joy. Finally, someone had asked him this question.

Yes, it's better to be safe than sorry.

What if we lose money?

Li Ye turned to look at Ningguang, pointed to his chest, and said, "Miss Ningguang, how many Mora do you think my life is worth?"

This life?

What do you mean?

Standing at the edge of the Jade Pavilion, close your eyes, head down, and leap away to dispel all your sorrows?

will not!

Other Liyue merchants might choose this method to escape if they lose everything in business, but Li Ye would never do that; that would be too disrespectful to him.

Ningguang: "What does Mr. Li mean?"

Li Ye said to Ningguang with great nonchalance, "My health is actually not very good, but as long as I pay a little attention to it, I should be able to live for another twenty or thirty years without any problem."

"If I were to auction off my future for the next twenty or thirty years, do you think the money I'd get would be enough to cover that enormous hole?"

He seemed to be saying something as mundane and even obvious as possible, but to Ningguang, those words felt incredibly heavy.

To be willing to give everything for a dream, but even if the dream is shattered, to spend the rest of one's life paying off the debt instead of choosing to escape or find relief in despair—that takes immense courage.

Is this your level of awareness?

Li Ye, you are so gentle!

Ningguang silently pondered Li Ye's words, and finally smiled and said, "If Boss Li says that, Ningguang is actually starting to secretly hope that Boss Li will unexpectedly go bankrupt in his business."

That way I can hire Boss Li to help me manage the chamber of commerce I own.

Li Ye: "Although I also thought about working under Miss Ningguang, I still hope that day will not come too soon, because that would mean I really have nowhere else to turn."

At this point in the conversation, Li Ye suddenly remembered something and looked at Ningguang, quickly asking, "There are rumors that Pantarone has always regarded Miss Ningguang as his destined enemy. I wonder if Miss Ningguang has ever had any dealings with him?"

Li Ye thought of some of the rumors about Pantarone and Ningguang. As the two most successful merchants in Liyue Harbor, they seemed to have a grudge against each other. Perhaps he could ask Ningguang for some information about Pantarone.

Pantalone? Upon hearing Li Ye mention this person, Ningguang actually showed a hint of regret: "First of all, I must correct Mr. Li on one point: he has never regarded Ningguang as a lifelong enemy, or even as a rival."

Oh? Does that mean the rumors are all false?

Li Ye: "Indeed, rumors circulating in the streets should not be believed."

Ningguang took out her Eye of God, as if recalling some ancient record: "In Pantarone's eyes, there is only one opponent, and that is Lord Rock. He spent his whole life preparing to declare war on Lord Rock."

And they were trying to get the attention of the Rock King through this method.

Moreover...as far as I know, the real Pantalone is probably already dead.

Chapter 105: A Half-Move Victory Over Heaven!

Is the real Pantalone dead?

In other words, all those appearing now are stand-ins?

The news was so explosive that Li Ye was momentarily overwhelmed.

He hurriedly asked, "Miss Ningguang, could you please give me a detailed introduction to Pantalone?"

If Miss Ningguang could guess that I planned to set up a money exchange, she should also be able to guess that "Northern Bank" would inevitably use various means to deal with me.

If we know ourselves and our enemy, we won't be so easily defeated.

Ningguang thought to herself, "It's one thing if someone else said that, but who is Mr. Li? Someone who nipps danger in the bud."

Before the "Northern Bank" even had a chance to gather its ruffians and scoundrels, you had already begun recruiting a security force composed of Thousand Rock Army soldiers, just waiting for the "Northern Bank" to come knocking on your door.

Were they beaten so badly they couldn't fight back?

I think it was "Northern Bank" that was beaten so badly that it had no chance to fight back!

Ningguang: "As far as I know, Pantalone joined the Winter's Kingdom for some reason and created the 'Northern Bank,' providing the Fools with a huge amount of operating funds."

It was for this reason that he was recruited into the Fools and successfully became their executor, codenamed "Lord."

Li Ye thought to himself, "I've roughly guessed all of this, but what does it have to do with his death?"

"What then?"

Ningguang continued, "Later, Pantalone's obsession and abilities earned him the gaze of the gods and a divine eye."

Is that really the case?

Li Ye guessed that Pantalone would have the Eye of God, after all, his stand-in had hinted that the Ice Queen could give him what Morax couldn't.

As for what it is, it is naturally the Eye of God.

Ningguang quickly added, "It's an Ice-attribute Eye of God."

Although Li Ye wasn't interested in the Eye of God, it didn't stop him from learning about it in detail. An Eye of God with ice attributes often meant something that was sought but not obtained, such as Chongyun's case.

Pantalone probably wants a Geo-elemental Vision, right?

In the end, what I got was actually an Ice-attribute Eye of God.

Moreover, it was the Ice Queen who relied on him most, not the Rock King Morax...

Li Ye said, "So?"