The treasure thieves of Teyvat rob Shenhe

After the pleasantries, it’s time to get down to business.

Before that, Ningguang took a deep look at Lin Ye. She had been paying attention to Lin Ye these days.

Lin Ye and Ying went to Tianheng Mountain to find Master Liuyunjiefeng.

Ningguang naturally knew that Ying went to Wangshu Inn to find the Demon-Subduing Sage.

Ningguang originally thought that Lin Ye would go with Ying.

But Lin Ye chose to stay in Liyue Harbor.

About the cooperation between Childe Tartaglia and Lin Ye.

Ningguang actually knew about it.

Lin Ye didn't even think about hiding it.

However, the combination of these two things made Ningguang realize that Lin Ye was not on her side, at least he was not a staunch supporter of the Liyue Seven Stars.

Although Lin Ye had helped Ningguang a lot, his cooperative relationship with Ningguang was a one-time one from the beginning to the end, which was not very reliable. It was unlike Ye Lan, who was a superior-subordinate relationship on the surface but actually a contractual relationship.

From a standpoint, Lin Ye is a native of Liyue Port, he is a mortal and should stand on the side of mortals, but this is tantamount to moral kidnapping.

The Fatui are against the Seven Stars, while Lin Ye cooperates with the Young Master.

This seemed like a betrayal.

Ningguang did not make any unnecessary movements. Emotionally, Ningguang believed in Lin Ye's character. Rationally, Lin Ye had received the favor of the immortal many times, and he had his family, lover, and friends in Liyue Harbor. He should not abandon a bright future and go astray and be abandoned by his friends and relatives.

So, why did Lin Ye cooperate with the Fatui?

Is it because of distrust of Chilxing?

Ye Lan returned to Liyue Harbor from the Stone Abyss. Ningguang expressed her concerns and doubts to Ye Lan, seeking her opinion.

Ye Lan's answer at the time was that Lin Ye would never betray Liyue, and that he cooperated with the Fatui for this reason, perhaps hoping to get what he wanted from the turmoil surrounding the Emperor's murder.

What does Lin Ye want?

right?

status?

He can also get these in Liyue.

Ningguang reviewed the series of events that happened after the ceremony of inviting the immortals and discovered many clues.

The initial focus was on who killed the emperor.

Ningguang had two guesses at the time. The first was to suspect the Fatui and Ying, the latter of whom was vouched for by Lin Ye.

Afterwards, the situation in Liyue Harbor was turbulent, and the political system fell into the sequelae of losing its backbone for a period of time.

Now, under the maintenance and control of the Seven Stars, things are gradually becoming stable, and the Seven Stars have more power.

The era of humans that Ningguang has always envisioned seems to be showing signs of emerging.

In terms of human rule, the internal conflicts between people have been mostly resolved over time.

What remains is the conflict between immortals and mortals.

Because of this, Ningguang had the answer in her heart.

That is the second speculation about the emperor’s death.

The Emperor, known as the God of War, is the oldest of the Seven Gods. Anyone who can kill him must be of the same level.

More than two thousand years have passed since the Demon War ended, and there are only seven known demons still alive.

It is also impossible for the other six gods to kill the emperor without anyone noticing.

Then the real murderer who killed the emperor has surfaced.

As the saying goes, put everything aside and whatever remains, no matter how impossible it is, is the truth.

The victim: Emperor Rock.

The murderer: Emperor Rock.

This was a trick directed and performed by the emperor himself.

Case solved.

So what is the emperor's purpose?

Ningguang thought about last year when the old businessman who had been working with her retired this year and was taken over by his son.

Does the Emperor want to retire?

Ningguang didn't think that the Emperor's actions would be so superficial. Perhaps it was a test for the Seven Stars of Liyue, or even all the people of Liyue.

A very intuitive test is whether the people of Liyue can become self-reliant and strong after He leaves them.

After the Emperor's purpose was concluded, Lin Ye's purpose also became clear.

Hasn't Lin Ye's identity always been played by someone else? His stand-in wears a mask.

The reason was stated long ago, and when Lin Ye was willing to make it public, it was natural for him to take off the mask and reveal his face.

There is another reason, which is the praise from the Emperor.

Ningguang wanted Lin Ye to come to the front, but he strongly refused. One of his excuses was that he was afraid that Prince Yan would be angry.

Ningguang replied that the operation of the Justice Partners IP was tacitly approved and recognized by the Emperor.

The reason why Ningguang was able to quickly rally people’s hearts after the Emperor was killed and prevent the social atmosphere from sliding into a dangerous low was also because the deeds of the righteous companions inspired those uneasy Liyue people.

After all, there were mortals who defeated the legendary demons, and even without an emperor, there were people to protect them.

The more Ningguang thought about it, the more she admired the Emperor's foresight.

It turns out that the Emperor had already planned today's situation back then.

In fact, Ningguang was right. Sometimes Zhongli’s thoughts were straightforward, such as “I want them all”. Sometimes, they could indeed be called “deeply meaningful”.

So, could it be that the Emperor had contacted Lin Ye in advance and asked him to consider Liyue on his behalf as a spy?

Cooperate with the Fatui.

Will it increase the difficulty of the test?

In short, Lin Ye doesn't need any explanation, the smart Ningguang will come up with a reasonable answer in her mind.

“This time I invited the traveler to visit the Qun Yu Pavilion. I also planned to invite Lord Lin Ye to come here for a chat, so that we can speak frankly and eliminate misunderstandings between each other.” Ningguang said.

"Traveler, I know you have doubts about the Seven Stars. If you have any questions, please speak up."

Ying was slightly stunned. She thought Ningguang, who was very shrewd, would try to trick her, but she didn't expect her to be so frank.

fair enough.

“…The Emperor was murdered, and the Seven Stars took power. This is a rumor I heard.” Ying said.

"You have misunderstood. You should have heard of the Demon God War. Although it has ended for more than 2,000 years, the last seven victors are still changing, and then new rulers of the mortal world are elected."

“After the Rock God leaves Liyue, a new Rock God will appear and take over Liyue. But we are still the old people of the Emperor.”

"Do you think that we, the Seven Stars, can bear the crime of raising a knife against the Emperor?"

This answer not only refutes the claim that Seven Stars is the biggest beneficiary, but also shows Seven Stars' position.

Ying was silent. She did not immediately believe Ningguang's words. She would witness it with her own eyes.

Ying also has her stance.

A descender from outside the world, a traveler looking for blood relatives, she came to Liyue Harbor just to meet the God of Rock and learn from Him about Sky Island and the Sustainer of Heaven's Law.

Therefore, Ying asked what she was concerned about.

"Where is the Immortal Ancestor's Transfiguration?"

"Hidden in the Golden House." Ningguang answered calmly.

Since the Emperor was not killed, the importance of the Immortal Ancestor's Transformation is not that high.

"That day at Yujing Terrace, the incident happened suddenly. You were there, so you should know clearly."

"The enemies of the Seven Stars have long been lurking in Liyue Harbor. If we do not take action, we will be at a disadvantage."

"Hiding the Immortal Ancestor's magic shell will change the situation. The enemy is in the light and we are in the dark. Please keep the matter of the Golden House a secret." Ningguang said.

"I will." Ying nodded.

However, she didn't think this matter could be kept secret for long. As the incident escalated, it could no longer be hidden.

"Speaking of which, you and the guest official from the Wangsheng Hall are preparing for the ceremony of sending off the immortals."

"Ah."

“According to tradition, a ceremony to send off the immortals must be held.” Ningguang emphasized the word “send off the immortals.”

Everyone present, except Paimeng, understood what Ningguang meant.

Next, Paimon noticed the legendary wall.

Ningguang said that Ying and Paimeng could choose one from the above.

"Is this a form of winning over?" Ying asked.

“It’s my apology for slandering you.” Ningguang chuckled.

Ying's eyes fell on the most conspicuous place on the wall. This was the information that Ye Lan had investigated overtime, which was the Fatui's research on the Talisman of No Taboos.

In addition, there are some bad things done by the Fatui during their time in Liyue Harbor, such as the Cherno Factory.

As soon as Ying saw the word "Fatui", she guessed Ningguang's intention.

Young Master Ruiqi slandered the Liyue Seven Stars, and the Liyue Seven Stars also produced evidence that the Fatui were not good people.

Ying felt a little emotional. The confrontation between the two forces was extremely dangerous, but she was a traveler and belonged to the independent side.

Just follow your own heart, Ying thought.

"The Hundred Taboos Talisman... Isn't this what the young master wanted to give us? It seems that it can be mass-produced..."

"Lin Ye, what do you think about this matter?" Paimeng looked at Lin Ye who was slacking off on the edge.

"The original purpose of the Hundred Taboos was to increase divine power and improve the combat effectiveness of mortals. Later, it became a token of fate for the immortals." Lin Ye said, "The Fatui must have bad intentions when they hold these things."

"Does this count as hoarding arms?" Ying joked.

Lin Ye shrugged.

It's not just about hiding arms, the young master is planning to do something big.

Ningguang invited Ying to the Jade Pavilion mainly to clear up misunderstandings and remind Ying not to trust the Fatui.

Ying and Paimon said goodbye, and Lin Ye was kept by Ningguang, and the two had a conversation.

After Lin Ye left, Ningguang breathed a sigh of relief, and then her eyes became determined.

Lin Ye catches up with Ying and Paimeng.

"What did you talk about with Ningguang?"

"Nothing much. By the way, where are you going next?"

"Dihuazhou, looking for Mr. Zhongli, do you want to come?" Ying asked.

Lin Ye nodded. He was a little curious about Ying's singing.

In the game, it’s “la la la”.

Lin Ye and Ying both have the ability to teleport, and they come to Dihuazhou and the meeting place given by Zhongli.

Zhongli smiled when he saw Lin Ye and Ying coming together.

"Wow, you came so quickly." Paimon said in surprise.

Even if Zhongli had set out from Sanwan Guogang yesterday, it would be impossible for him to reach Dihuazhou from Liyue Harbor in one night.

Ying was not surprised. She suspected that Zhongli was an immortal, or at a higher level.

"Haha, I have a special method." Zhongli said, changing the subject, "You should have seen Ningguang."

"Ah."

"What do you think?"