Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands.

This meeting is definitely necessary; otherwise, how can we get that Boss Ji out? But the prerequisite is that I have to hide my identity well.

After Keqing finished speaking, Ningguang was also a little embarrassed. Although she was wearing a mask, if the other party was really someone close to her, they would most likely recognize her.

If someone else attends the meetup in my place, there's no way to hide it from Li Ye.

Therefore, I need to find a way to get Kuaiyu to attend the banquet, and then observe her secretly to ensure that my identity is not exposed.

With that in mind, Ningguang decided to finalize the meeting arrangements first, and then consider the next move.

"Liyue Rich Woman": "I also agree to meet and have dinner together tonight. Although I have some things to take care of, I will try my best to make time for it tonight."

"Who in the world doesn't know about Ye?": "Alright, then I'll have people prepare in advance. If you can come, please do so. It'll be considered as attending our opening celebration."

Chapter Twenty-Four: He Dares to Defy Justice

The dinner party tonight is tentatively set, but we'll discuss the specific time and place later.

After all, the people that "Northern Bank" was going to send to cause trouble were still lurking in the crowd, and who knows when they might cause some trouble. It wasn't time to open the champagne yet.

"Beef Offal Chef": "Let's put the party aside for now. Speaking of which, with so many people outside, it's perfect timing for 'Northern Bank' to send people to cause trouble. Li Ye, aren't you planning to have someone evacuate them?"

"Who in the world doesn't know Ye?": "This isn't something I can decide, is it? Whether or not to evacuate the crowd depends on the General Affairs Department and the Qianyan Army."

Furthermore, I've already prepared for dealing with "Northern Bank." If they don't cause trouble, fine; but if they insist on making things difficult, humph! I'll make sure they don't leave alive!

"Liyue Rich Woman": "Preparations? What preparations? You already know how the 'Northern Bank' is going to make its move?"

Ningguang knew that Li Ye had obtained Mona and might be able to predict her actions in advance through astrology, but Pantalone wasn't stupid; he would definitely try to avoid her.

It's even possible that they could turn the tables on him, using his dependence on Mona to set a trap for him to fall into.

Li Ye was naturally aware of this matter, so he didn't ask Mona how to deal with "Northern Bank" at all. After all, Li Ye was always someone who was led by the nose.

He likes to take the initiative.

"Who in the world doesn't know Ye?": "I don't know what 'Northern Bank' plans to do, but if you're eating at Huyan, have you heard about what happened last night?"

As more and more people flocked to Chihuyan, under Li Ye's arrangement, the "plants" mixed in with the crowd began to quickly spread the news of what had happened the night before.

"Guest of the Hall of Rebirth": "Indeed... I heard some people talking about how the 'Northern Bank' seemed to have sent people to cause trouble last night."

"Who in the world doesn't know Ye?": "That's right, that's the effect we wanted."

I know they're planning a prank, but all I need to do is instill the idea in everyone that if anyone causes trouble today, the culprit must have been sent by "Northern Bank".

Even if something unexpected were to happen, everyone would immediately direct their anger and hatred at "Northern Bank."

This was Li Ye's plan, so even if the people sent by the "Northern Bank" hadn't caused trouble last night, he would have arranged for them to.

Otherwise, how could they have spread negative information related to "Northern Bank" so early this morning?

If we don't spread negative information about "Northern Bank," how can we get all the onlookers to direct their anger at "Northern Bank"?

In short, whether someone deliberately caused trouble or it was just an accident, "Northern Bank" is definitely going to take the blame.

Everyone: "..."

They're all smart people; anyone with a little common sense would know what Li Ye is planning to do.

Forget about blocking soldiers when they come or damming water with earth; that's all just putting on armor. Instead, they'll just place a trap card, "Magic Cylinder," and wait for you to come and get yourself.

They can also disguise themselves as victims and gain the sympathy of the masses.

"Who in the world doesn't understand Ye?": "I've always said that I can't be led by the nose. No matter how many tricks the other party has, I only have one trick: to stab him in the lungs."

If you were to poke a hundred holes through Pantalone's lungs, his schemes and plots would naturally be greatly diminished.

You're really something else.

Everyone says that fools break the rules, and you're no less so, showing absolutely no martial ethics.

In other words, you don't know that you have the Liyue Seven Stars and the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations under your command. If you did know, wouldn't the dirty tricks they use be even more ruthless than the "Northern Bank"?

"The Great Inventor": "What if 'Northern Bank' becomes shameless?"

No one praised him, and True Lord Liuyun was heartbroken, but he still wanted to find some sense of existence.

She remembered that since the death of the Geo Archon, the reputation of "Northern Bank" in Liyue Harbor had been very bad. Since it had been stagnant for a year, why couldn't it continue to stagnate?

"Who in the world doesn't know Ye?": "The reason why the 'Northern Bank' could stay in Liyue Harbor despite its bad reputation was because, although there were rumors that the death of the Geo Archon was caused by the Fatui, the Liyue Septim suppressed them."

If someone confirms this, and the reputation of "Northern Bank" collapses again, can it still continue to operate peacefully in Liyue Harbor?

When the Liyue Septim suppressed this rumor before, the people of Winterfell were pelted with rotten eggs. If this rumor is confirmed, then the "Northern Bank," which has close ties with the Fatui, will have to thank the Geo Archon for his protection in successfully withdrawing from Liyue Harbor.

"Liyue Rich Woman": "Mr. Li, what are you planning to do? Don't be impulsive!"

Ningguang was panicked. She knew that Li Ye was always bold and meticulous in his actions; there was nothing he wouldn't dare to do. If he were to become the new Rock God, he would dare to defy all reason.

Calm down! Calm down!

Why don't we give the "Northern Bank" a warning and make them behave themselves? I'm really afraid that you'll provoke a war between the two countries over such a small matter.

Ningguang panicked, but Zhongli panicked even more.

If Winter Country and Liyue were to go to war over this, then the only way to quell the conflict would be for me to rise from my coffin.

He has only been retired for a year and doesn't want to go back to work so soon.

You should probably stop using your supernatural powers. If there's really no other way, I can secretly give "Northern Bank" a rock spear in the middle of the night, which will also help Master Hu improve his performance.

"Guest of the Hall of Rebirth": "I don't think Boss Li needs to do this. If the reputation of the 'Northern Bank' in Liyue Harbor becomes too bad, in order to stabilize public sentiment, I believe the Seven Stars and Eight Gates of Liyue will definitely step in to give it a warning."

"Who in the world doesn't know Ye?": "I hope so. Actually, I still hope for a permanent solution, but considering that Liyue Harbor, as a commercial capital, still relies on the 'Northern Bank'."

Even if things escalate, they'll probably protect "Northern Bank" to the death, so I don't plan on a desperate, all-or-nothing approach unless absolutely necessary.

For Li Ye, the "Northern Bank" fish could die, but his own net absolutely could not be broken, otherwise it would be too much of a loss.

Just as everyone was somewhat relieved by Li Ye's words, Li Ye added another surprising statement.

"Who in the world doesn't know Ye?": "Of course, if the 'Northern Bank' becomes a pariah, and the Liyue Septim still doesn't teach them a lesson, then it proves my previous deduction was correct—the Liyue Septim are indeed colluding with the Fatui!"

Chapter Twenty-Five: None of you will survive!

Zhongli believed he had figured out Li Ye's tactics. No matter what problem arose, he would bring up the murder of the Rock King Emperor and accuse anyone he didn't like of murdering the Emperor.

If the effect is not good, try to involve the Seven Stars of Liyue and force them to help you solve the problem.

If that doesn't solve the problem, then the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Immortal will also be caught up in it. At that time, I'll ask the Immortal to help me deal with the Seven Stars of Liyue as well.

For Li Ye, Morax's murder was like a brick, something to be moved wherever needed.

Sure enough, Li Ye continued speaking in a sinister tone.

"Who in the world doesn't know Ye?": "If it's confirmed that the Liyue Seven Stars are colluding with the Fatui, then we'll leak the news to the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Immortal and ask them to come out of seclusion and suppress the Liyue Seven Stars."

If any of the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Immortals doesn't take action, then they must be the ones with the problem, and the true culprit who plotted against the Rock King Emperor will be completely exposed.

"Young and energetic guy": "Huh?"

what happened?

What? There are people within the Liyue Sept who are colluding with the Fatui?

Could it be that... Ningguang really does have a problem!?

Fortunately, Ningguang didn't know what Xiao was thinking, otherwise she would probably be spitting out a mouthful of blood right now.

What did I do to deserve this?

I was wrong. I shouldn't have contacted Li Ye out of curiosity. If I hadn't contacted Li Ye, we wouldn't have cooperated. If we hadn't cooperated, I wouldn't have been pulled into the chat group. If I hadn't joined the chat group, I wouldn't have had my blood pressure dropping every day because of him!

Ningguang: Northern Bank, you son of a bitch, die!

When Ke Qing saw that Li Ye was starting to make sweeping generalizations again, she quickly tried to clear herself of the situation.

"Beef Offal Chef": "Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. The one dealing with 'Northern Bank' is Tianquan Ningguang; if there's a problem, it's definitely her."

Ningguang: Kuaiyu, you won't live either!

Ningguang has decided, isn't it supposed to be a dinner party tonight?

Go! We absolutely have to go!

But not as Boss Ji, but as Tianquan Ningguang.

Let's see if Kuaiyu will still dare to splash dirty water on me after she sees me!

Yunhan Society's performance starts at nine o'clock. The reason for this late start is simply to allow this time to generate public opinion.

If Yunhan Society starts performing as soon as the crowd gathers, how can the audience have time to wait and see?

During Li Ye's casual conversation, thanks to the tireless efforts of various "plants," the topic of conversation among the crowd finally began to shift from the giant dragon circling in the sky to "Northern Bank," thus arousing the resentment of the crowd towards "Northern Bank."

He taught these "shills" a simple line: first, use what happened last night to steer the conversation toward "Northern Bank," making the transition natural and not abrupt.

To reiterate that "Northern Bank" and the Fatui are birds of a feather, colluding in Liyue Harbor, is to set a stance for "Northern Bank".

One more thing, the young master of the Fool Clan, who was the most scheming to harm Lord Yan, had all his expenses and expenditures provided by the "Northern Bank".

This information was jointly revealed by the Hero Traveler of Liyue and Mr. Zhongli, a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth, so it cannot be faked.

Finally, this is called defining the nature of "Northern Bank"!

After the casual conversation ended, even those who were not originally opposed to "Northern Bank" couldn't help but curse "Northern Bank" a few times.

At this point, the "shills" will not tell the public that "Northern Bank" will cause trouble today, nor will they tell the public that if anyone comes to cause trouble today, it must be "Northern Bank" behind it.

However, whenever riots occur and their scale gradually affects a large number of onlookers, it's hard not to associate them with "Northern Bank".

This is what Li Ye likes to do most: instead of launching a media offensive to brainwash people, he guides them to deduce the outcome of events themselves.

However, this result just happened to coincide with what Li Ye had hoped for.

In "Northern Bank," Darren, who was in charge of gathering the hooligans to cause trouble, was hiding among the crowd. He was still considering when to ask the hooligans to give Li Ye a surprise, but the reaction of the surrounding crowd gave him a shock.

This left Darren, who was originally full of ambition, frozen on the spot. He could only send someone back to Scarlet Cloud Slope as fast as he could to ask Lord Pantalone whether the plan should still proceed.

While Darren was caught in a dilemma, the veteran performers of Yunhan Society were also in a difficult situation.

These people are seasoned veterans on stage, having performed for the Seven Stars and Eight Gates of Liyue, as well as for aristocratic families and merchants, and have never experienced stage fright.

But looking at the huge crowds outside, many people's calves kept shaking.

Not only were there many people, but there was also a lot of chatter.

Even from a distance of more than ten meters, you can hear the noise from outside.