Paimon tilted his head and asked curiously, "Deal? Are you talking about what you said to Zhiyi, Ye Lan?" His tone was full of inquiry and his eyes flashed with a desire for the unknown.

Ye Lan smiled slightly and answered calmly: "That's right. I don't have much interest in Zhiyi. If this matter only involved him, I could have handed it over to my men to handle it."

Uncle Tian sighed softly and said with a complicated look in his eyes: "Yes. I wanted to trust him with all my heart, but as Tianshu Star, I must remain vigilant."

Ye Lan then revealed the details of her plan, revealing her shrewdness and foresight as a strategist. She explained: "The Fatui attempted to interfere with the selection of Tianshu Star. This is a perfect opportunity for us to expose their conspiracy."

Paimon scratched his head and asked in confusion, "So, did it work?"

Ye Lan tilted her head slightly, with a hint of smile in the corner of her eyes: "Half of the success is achieved. Ningguang has already started to act, but Diofan has mysteriously disappeared."

Uncle Tian tapped the table lightly and thought, "The Fatui's reaction is so quick, it seems our opponent is not simple."

Ye Lan nodded, her eyes firm: "But this also points us in a direction, Fatui...we will take action."

Uncle Tian leaned forward slightly, his eyes revealing recognition of Ye Lan, and asked softly: "Speaking of which, Ye Lan, do you have any idea of ​​taking over Tianshu Star? I remember that you seemed to have shown some interest in this at the Yanshang Teahouse a few days ago. In my opinion, you are definitely capable enough to do it."

Ye Lan chuckled and shook her head, looking relaxed yet a little mysterious. She responded casually, "Well, of course it was just a joke."

She paused, then added, "I still prefer my current life - it's both dangerous and exciting... Although I'm always operating in secret, if I really get promoted to Tianshu Star, I won't be able to truly devote myself to the darkness and danger that I love."

Having said that, Ye Lan stood up and stretched, revealing an elusive sense of freedom in her expression: "Well, after saying so much, I should go... I have to go out again in a few days, so I have to prepare in advance."

Paimon jumped up curiously, his eyes sparkling, and asked eagerly: "Where is Ye Lan going?"

Ye Lan turned around, smiled, and answered mysteriously: "Of course... Haha, keep it secret for now." She tilted her head slightly, and a hint of mischief flashed in her deep eyes: "However, considering your nosy nature, I guess sooner or later you will be involved in some trouble."

She stopped at the door and looked back at Uncle Tian and Paimeng, with a barely perceptible concern in her tone: "Maybe we will meet again in the next dangerous place. Before that, don't be careless, after all, there are many forces watching you."

Ye Lan finally looked at Uncle Tian, ​​with a hint of amusement in her eyes: "If you have any more questions, just ask Uncle Tian. After all, after what happened this time, Uncle Tian also owes you a favor, right?"

After saying that, she turned and left lightly.

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Chapter 437 Ye Lan's Curiosity Grows

The next day, as the first rays of morning sun shone through the curtains and into the secret room of the Yanshang Tea House, Ye Lan was still sitting there alone.

Her posture looked particularly thoughtful, with her hands crossed in front of the large desk, her chin resting lightly on the backs of her crossed hands, her eyes deep and thoughtful.

In front of her were piles of messy documents, each of which carried her curiosity and questions about the mysterious man.

What secrets does that man hide? Ever since his figure quietly entered her life like a ghost, Ye Lan's heart has never been at peace.

Her long dark hair that reached her shoulders, her casually side-swept bangs, and her proud figure that could not be concealed seemed to silently tell of her extraordinaryness at every turn.

On the desk in front of her was a mountain of information, all of which was about the unknown blond traveler from a foreign land.

As a secret agent of Liyue General Affairs Department, Ye Lan has never been so eager to get to know someone thoroughly in these years.

Every time she flipped through the documents, her eyes revealed a determination, as if she wanted to dig out all his secrets from this massive amount of information.

Suddenly, there was a light knock on the door, interrupting Ye Lan's thoughts. She was slightly startled, then quickly calmed down and said calmly: "Come in."

The door slowly opened, and a tall female spy walked in. There was a bit of respect in her eyes, mixed with a hint of worry.

"Lord Ye Lan, you have been up all night, looking through these materials. Have you found any clues?"

Ye Lan looked up, her eyes met the visitor's, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

She sighed softly and shook her head, her tone filled with a bit of helplessness and persistence, "Not yet, but I believe that behind every piece of information there is a story about him, and I must unravel it all myself."

The female spy nodded, her eyes revealing her deep admiration for Ye Lan.

She walked to Ye Lan's side and gently put down the new information in her hand. "This is the latest information about the foreign traveler that I just sorted out this morning. I hope it can be of some help to you."

Ye Lan smiled slightly, reached out to take the information and continued to study it.

……

Just the day before, she had collected hundreds of documents related to the mysterious traveler.

She began to read it with full enthusiasm and a hint of anticipation, hoping to find some clues.

However, to her disappointment, most of the information only recorded some small good deeds performed by the traveler, such as caring for a sick woman, providing physical therapy for Ganyu, or sweeping the fallen leaves in front of the Hall of the Dead.

Although all of this revealed his courageous nature, to Ye Lan, this information was of no real help.

With a deep sigh, Ye Lan frowned, put down the scroll in his hand, and felt an indescribable sense of frustration.

Her gaze unconsciously passed through the window and into the bright and peaceful night sky surrounded by stars.

Just as her eyes were wandering among the bright stars, a thought flashed through her mind like lightning - Tianquan Star, Ningguang.

"Yes, Ningguang!" She was overjoyed. This was an unexpected turn of events.

Ye Lan recalled that Ningguang had invited a distinguished guest from a foreign land to a grand ceremony in the Qun Yu Pavilion, and she felt something was very wrong with this foreign traveler named Su Chen. It seemed that she could see the "shyness" on Ningguang's face that was said to be only shown by little girls.

Her mind instantly filled with possibilities and plans, but then she fell into deep thought.

After all, it is still unknown whether we can get information about that man from Ningguang.

If it was daytime instead of late at night, Ye Lan would have decided to visit Ningguang immediately. She was determined to dig out all the information about the mysterious man from Ningguang.

But the reality is cruel, and Ye Lan can only wait until dawn.

After a helpless sigh, Ye Lan's gaze returned to the scattered information.

Although each document has its own number and is assigned a fixed position, it is unprecedented to take out so much information at once.

This sudden tediousness gave her an unprecedented headache.

She knew that this mess might be the first problem she needed to solve next.

Ye Lan stood up and began to organize the information in an orderly manner.

There was an unspoken determination and persistence in her movements.

Although the road ahead is unknown, her heart is filled with desire for the truth.

Tomorrow, she will be the first person to appear in front of the door of Qun Yu Pavilion, ready to face all possibilities.

……

Nearing dawn, Ye Lan finally put the pile of disorganized information back in place one by one, clapped his hands lightly, and decided to leave the intelligence department where the air was a little stuffy and depressing.

She pushed open the heavy, dark door, and it slowly closed with a creaking protest.

Outside, the cool evening breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

She nodded slightly to the Qianyan soldiers who were saluting her on both sides of the door, then wrapped herself tightly in the white cloak and hurried back home.

On the way to Qun Yu Pavilion, there were still people coming and going near Wanmin Hall.

Before Ye Lan got closer, the smell of food wafting from afar aroused her appetite, which made her body, which had not eaten all night, feel an irresistible hunger.

She gently touched her pocket and took out a dice - the dice had a blue base and was dotted with white dots. The small square body drew a trajectory in the air and finally fell to the ground, revealing two rows of three dots closely connected to each other, forming the decisive "six".

"Then let's have a meal here..."

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Chapter 438 The night is still long, I hope you can keep up with it

Ye Lan made a decision secretly in her heart.

She walked slowly towards Wanmin Hall, ordered her favorite Four-Sided Peace Set Meal, then found a seat against the wall and waited patiently.

Around, the familiar storyteller's corner was still bustling with activity. Two rugged men who made a living by fishing and earned a meager profit were still chatting there, discussing how to earn more Mora.

But today, Ye Lan caught some subtle differences in her ears.

Her mind seemed to be attracted by the strangeness revealed in those words, which made her eyebrows slightly raised, and she couldn't help feeling a little curious.

"The blond guy who came today was such a big shot. He didn't even know how to bargain. He just paid for the fish and left! I made a lot more Mora than usual this day!"

This sentence was like an electric shock, making Ye Lan's spirit tense up instantly. Her half-closed eyes suddenly opened wide. She turned her head to look at the source of the voice, and a sharp light flashed in her eyes.

Almost subconsciously, Ye Lan immediately took a step and walked quickly towards the fisherman who was talking. Her movements were swift and decisive. She went straight up and grabbed the man by the collar, staring at him, "The blond boy you just mentioned, is there a little girl who can fly and a blond girl following him?"

The fisherman who was suddenly caught almost blurted out obscene words for a moment, but when he faced Ye Lan's threatening gaze, he was so scared that he quickly shut up and nodded hastily to confirm.

After some tense questioning, Ye Lan let the man go and walked away, leaving the two frightened fishermen staring at each other.

The fisherman who was caught swallowed and said to his companion in a trembling voice: "This girl is so excited, did we really offend her boyfriend...?"

As the sweet and sour taste of the food spread on her tongue, Ye Lan's irritability gradually subsided.

She took one bite after another, slowly savoring the soft, sweet, and fresh rice that just burned her tongue.

After enjoying dinner carefully, Ye Lan wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin, stood up from her seat, and walked out of Wanmin Hall lightly.

She had no idea that the person she was looking for was quietly passing by on the bridge above her head.

Returning to her simply decorated bedroom, Ye Lan easily took off her cloak and hung it on the coat rack.

She yawned, easily took off her daily clothes, and changed into a set of comfortable pajamas.

Then, she lay down gently on the bed, staring at the ceiling for several seconds, and finally slowly closed her eyes, gradually falling into a sweet and peaceful dream.

……

The next day, as the first ray of sunlight filtered through the curtains and gently brushed across every corner of the room, Ye Lan was awakened on time by her biological clock in this quiet morning.

She opened her eyes, felt the beginning of a new day, and stretched herself to dispel the remaining sleepiness in her body.

Then she sat up lightly from the bed, took off her soft pajamas, and changed into her usual clothes.

After a brief preparation, she lightly put on the snow-white cloak and walked into the bathroom to clean and tidy up simply and quickly.

After combing her long hair, which was as dark as the night, Ye Lan examined her image in front of the mirror.

After confirming that everything was ready, she quickly left home and hurried towards where Ningguang was.

"Ningguang, who was that person you met a while ago?"

As soon as Ye Lan entered the room, she went straight to the point and asked Ning Guang the key question of her trip.

Ningguang was immersed in her work as usual, and she paused slightly when she heard Ye Lan's voice.

Then, she slowly raised her head and looked at Ye Lan with her amber eyes that seemed to see through everything. The latter had already walked quickly to the table, with his hands pressed tightly on the table, his eyes determined.

Facing Ningguang's question, Ye Lan did not flinch at all. Instead, she stepped forward with greater determination: "The information I collected is far from detailed enough. What I want to know is what happened at that time. I need all the information."

After a conversation, when Ye Lan got all the information she needed from Ning Guang, she did not stay for long. She just said a word of thanks and turned away with firm and quick steps.

She fumbled in her pocket and found a handful of completely dried Jueyun peppers. She put them in her mouth and began to chew them vigorously.

The unique spicy taste quickly spread in her mouth, seeming to echo her mood at the moment, both stimulating and satisfying.

……

The evening breeze, with a hint of coolness, blew gently across the streets of Liyue City.

A busy day of commissioned tasks finally came to an end. Su Chen strolled through the streets of the city. He randomly chose a corner to sit down. Around him was Liyue's city life, bustling and full of vitality.

Taking out the water bottle from his backpack, he easily unscrewed the lid and drank the water inside. It was a small comfort after a tiring day.

However, in this peaceful scene, he was completely unaware that a figure was locking onto him from the darkness.

"Got you……"

Ye Lan whispered to herself in the shadows, a satisfied smile passing across her face.

She stepped out of the darkness and sat down next to Su Chen. She said with a hint of amusement, "After a lot of effort, I finally found you."

Su Chen turned his head instinctively, and his eyes showed a little surprise when he recognized Ye Lan.

He remembered her, or more precisely, he remembered her iconic white coat. It was said that she had snatched it from the Fatui executor. She was worthy of being the Queen of Night.

"You were... from that time?"

He asked slightly hesitantly.

Ye Lan did not answer directly, but walked to the alley on the side and turned back to wave to Su Chen.

Out of curiosity, Su Chen stood up and followed her into this alley with a mixture of light and darkness.

He couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong?"

Ye Lan's words were direct and frank: "To be honest, I like you very much."

Such a straightforward confession left Su Chen speechless for a moment. He pointed at himself, his eyes full of disbelief: "Me?"

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