Still playing traditional Genshin Impact?

But after reminiscing about the past with Senior Sister Ganyu and fulfilling the contract as instructed by her master, Shen He lost interest in staying. Under the suppression of the red rope, her humanity became increasingly weak and she had no need for socializing.

"Senior sister, I'm going back."

"Okay, if you need anything, just call me and Master using the magic."

Under Ganyu's worried gaze, Shen He returned to the forest silently, closed his eyes and meditated under the moonlight, like an emotionless stone statue.

She actually wanted to keep Shen He to talk, but the two had never met before, and it was not appropriate to force a topic. But even her fellow sister was like this, how could Shen He integrate into the world in the future?

"It seems that Master has a hard time too. Shen He and I must be giving her a headache, right?" Gan Yu sighed softly.

She and Shen He were both raised by Master Liuyun. It was not just a simple favor of teaching, they could be regarded as family members. Ganyu could already imagine the hardships her master had gone through behind the scenes.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help wanting to share her master's worries. She turned to look at Xie Yan and asked, "Junior Sister Shen He, this isn't a solution. How about I discuss this with Ning Guang and arrange some work for her?"

"I'm afraid it won't work if she starts doing mundane work directly. It will only bring trouble to both sides. Doesn't Ningguang want to rebuild the Jade Pavilion? You can take Shen He to collect materials and teach her how to behave in society."

"Hey, that's good."

Gan Yu's eyes lit up. Shen He still trusted her. With her guidance, things should be much smoother and it would also enhance the relationship between the two sisters.

She looked at Xie Yan with even more admiration, took his arm and whispered, "It seems that you can always come up with a solution. Is this the teaching of the Great Compassion Tree King?"

“She did teach me a lot, but Liyue’s ideas are not about knowledge. It’s just a different perspective on the problem.” Xie Yan shook his head. He still had some shame and didn’t boast about his foreknowledge of the plot as his own credit.

As for coordinating the relationship between humans and immortals, the inspiration for this trick actually comes from immortal cultivation novels.

But in Ganyu's opinion, this is just modesty, and because of her good impression of the Great Compassion Tree King, she still firmly believes that it was the Great Compassion Tree King who guided her.

Seeing Ganyu praising the foreign Great Mercy Tree King so much, Xie Yan was shocked and felt more and more deeply about the hardships of his battle with Buyel. Although he was only Silver 1, the gold content of the S...Solo championship was still very high.

However, these ranks were of no use to Ganyu. Xie Yan could sense that Ganyu preferred the kind of plain company, so he didn't say much afterwards. After leaving the woods, he continued to stroll under the moon with Ganyu.

Along the way, the two of them tacitly did not speak, quietly enjoying the tranquility and warmth, but after a while, Ganyu suddenly stopped.

"what happened?"

"Ah, I suddenly remembered that I have always been the one asking about you, brother Xie Yan, and I haven't told you about my own experience."

Under the hazy moonlight, Gan Yu, who looked ethereal and otherworldly, raised her hand to tuck up a strand of blue hair that was blown by the wind by her ear, looking like she was in a dream.

She bit her lips lightly, her purple eyes staring at Xie Yan, but she still mustered up the courage to take the first step to change the relationship... She couldn't always let Xie Yan make the sacrifices, she should also show her sincerity.

Just thinking of the saying "coconut sheep eat tender grass" that she had said before, Ganyu couldn't help but worry that introducing her own experience would make Xie Yan feel like he was listening to his grandmother telling a story.

but--

Ganyu also has a solution to this problem.

She feels shy because when they maintain their human form, everyone can feel each other's expression changes. If they don't act as humans, things will be much easier. This is also the beginning of her fate with Xie Yan...The identity of the Qilin clan is a unique bond between the two.

so--

"Please look at me carefully."

The ice-blue Qilin's true form is revealed, reflecting a holy halo under the moonlight. Compared with Xie Yan's fire Qilin, Gan Yu's Qilin form has a more tranquil and peaceful feeling of a fairy beast.

Xie Yan seemed to have realized something and also revealed his true form as Qilin.

In the forest below, Shen He felt two somewhat similar powerful fluctuations of immortal power. He opened his eyes and looked up. Under the bright galaxy, he saw two unicorns, one blue and one red, flying in the night sky, as if they were chasing and playing with each other.

"Is this my sister...and brother-in-law?" Shen He looked up in surprise.

Could this be what Master mentioned about dual cultivation between Taoist partners?

It turns out that cultivating immortals can be fun like this?

.....

The next morning, Xie Yan and Gan Yu returned to the embassy together.

The two of them did not engage in the dual cultivation that Shen He had imagined. Although Xie Yan did want to contradict his sister, it was impossible for him to do so in the form of a Qilin.

At most he could be accused of being a lolita complex, but he definitely couldn't be a Fury complex!

However, in the form of Qilin, Ganyu completely let go of the burden in her heart, and while touring the galaxy together, she told Xie Yan everything that had happened since the Demon War.

After last night's date full of Liyue romance, the relationship between the two has become much closer. Even now that she has returned to human form, Ganyu still holds Xie Yan's arm naturally and intimately.

Although she felt a little shy when she thought back on it, Ganyu still felt that the step she took on her own initiative was the right one, because it was something only she and Xie Yan could do.

As for the fact that he seemed to have said someone else’s lines in the middle?

Oops! They are all ice-type. Last time everyone was recreating in the same pool. What's the big deal?

Ganyu was in a good mood and her lips curled up slightly until she saw You sitting in the embassy waiting.

You changed into casual clothes today, but her tall figure and aristocratic elegance still attracted countless people's attention, especially after she told them that she was here for a date with Xie Yan, the maids looked at her with much more respect.

If it was Inazuma's new wife, they would not dare to please her carelessly due to the reputation of Queen Haitian, for fear of being liquidated. But this female knight of Mond is a different matter.

Ganyu even heard the maids whispering before she entered the room.

"Miss You seems to be a descendant of a great noble family in Mond. No wonder she has such a good temperament."

"I feel that this new lady has great potential. I remember Secretary Ganyu praised her highly a few days ago."

"What? His Highness Xie Yan's sister has spoken? Then Miss You is definitely safe. Everyone knows that His Highness Xie Yan is loyal to his sister."

"Uh, but His Highness Xie Yan seems to have several sworn sisters..."

"How dare you! This is a slide that you cannot even touch!"

Ganyu's face froze.

If someone was complimenting You on your looks and figure, she could understand that. Even if she disliked her, Ganyu had to admit You's charm.

but--

If she wanted to steal someone else's lines before, she would now take advantage of the situation.

Humph, this is Liyue! How can it be your turn to reprint your Mondstadt character? If you want to reprint, go back to Mondstadt!

Gan Yu said nothing and went forward with Xie Yan.

You vaguely felt that something was wrong, but Gan Yu was Xie Yan's sworn sister after all, and had discussed the issue of dowry with her, so she didn't dare to offend her for the time being and took the initiative to say hello.

"Good morning, Sister Ganyu."

"Ah."

Ganyu nodded indifferently, thinking about how to make things difficult for You.

But the embarrassing thing is that all the things she dealt with in the past were work-related, and she had no knowledge of this kind of palace fighting... No, I have to wait for the sister of the Son of God to come over and ask her for advice.

Ganyu believes that Shen Zi must have strong micro-control ability. She remembers that she mentioned before that she could command the Shenju Island Cannon to move 5 meters to the left during battle.

Even so, Ganyu's reaction still put a lot of psychological pressure on You, and he could only silently put the blame on Qin again.

Fortunately, she was here for a date with Xie Yan today, so she wasn’t particularly worried about Gan Yu. She turned to look at Xie Yan and asked, “When are we leaving?”

Xie Yan was about to answer, but Gan Yu was right beside him, so he had to look at Gan Yu with a tentative look first.

Ganyu was very pleased with his reaction. She had a gentle personality and didn't really care. After all, according to the order, there were a lot of people on Inazuma's side ahead of her. Mainly because they had stimulated her first, Ganyu couldn't help but have some thoughts about her.

After thinking for a moment, Gan Yu's pretty face puffed up slightly and said, "Since Brother Xie Yan wants to date, I will go back to Yuehai Pavilion to hand over my work, but I am afraid that I can't explain it to Ningguang."

"Well, then I will go to Yuehai Pavilion with Sister Ganyu first." Xie Yan certainly understood what she meant.

It was actually quite good to be able to solve it this way. Xie Yan gave her a grateful look and then looked at You: "Yuehai Pavilion is not far from here. I will probably be back soon. You, do you want to come with me?"

"Well, I'll go with you, too. I just wanted to ask Miss Keqing about the progress of her work in the Abyss."

You agreed decisively. Although she liked the vibrant city of Liyue and her work was at a standstill and it seemed like she was traveling at her own expense, she, like Qin, was very responsible.

And to be honest, Klee is such a difficult child, and there's no point in seeing her shopping alone.

Oh, if only Amber were in Liyue!

You subconsciously touched the hem of her skirt. When she was trained by Xie Yan, she was protected by Amber's battle suit, and it was as if Amber was right beside her. She had an inexplicable sense of security.

Cole probably thought so too, right?

Thinking of this, You felt a little guilty, but she had done it too many times and felt that she should take some practical action. Forget it, she would write a letter to Cole when she goes on a date later and wish her and Amber the best!

Thinking about how to instruct Ke Lai, You followed Xie Yan and Gan Yu all the way down to the Yujingtai area, and the magnificent office building of Yuehai Pavilion was right in front of him.

Xie Yan looked at You who looked calm and asked curiously: "You, have you been here?"

"Yes, Miss Keqing received me here last time, and I came here a few times for follow-up work." You nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on the second floor of Yuehai Pavilion: "Look, this is Keqing's office."

Xie Yan remembered that the second floor was the area that Keqing was in charge of, which in modern terms would be called the Land and Resources Bureau and the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau. However, he was still surprised that she was in charge of the development of the Chasm.

You can't say that it's faster when Aqing dispatches the mining, right?

As if with telepathy, a purple cat's head poked out from the second-floor window. It was Keqing.

She smelled the awkward atmosphere, snorted proudly, then retracted her gaze and continued to hold a morning meeting with her subordinates.

Xie Yan could faintly hear Aqing's passionate voice.

"A moment of leisure can lead to a lifetime of loss!"

"Let us work together, and mankind will surely defeat the devil!"

Xie Yan smiled silently and walked into the gate.

.....

the other side.

Outside Liyue Port.

A luxurious merchant ship slowly approached from a distance. The rich man stood on the deck, looking at the outline of Liyue Harbor in front of him, which was faintly emitting a golden glow, and his eyes became increasingly cold.

"Liyue, I'm back." He whispered softly, "Without the power of the Rock God to create Mora, how long can Liyue's prosperity last?"

He was once impoverished. Because he had no chance of gaining the recognition of the gods, he could only pursue worldly power. However, he did not expect that even money was one of the countless powers. This made him a rare emperor in Liyue.

Although according to the definition of Liyue people, he is indeed rare now.

The few Fatui who were accompanying him sensed the madness in his tone, and felt a chill in their hearts, but they did not dare to speak out to warn him.

Even though they were the natives of Solstice and the executors came from all over the world, the Fatui believed that the executors were the agents of the Queen's will and they could not go against it.

However, the rich man looked over with a smile: "Why? Do you think I will turn Liyue upside down?"

"Uh... We will definitely obey your orders."

"Oh, there's no need to be so nervous. This is just a normal business negotiation. We never planned to create a new currency from the beginning. Our goal was just to use our plan to produce Mora. But Liyue is a country that likes to compromise. If we don't raise our requirements, how can we get everyone to agree?"

79 Ningguang and Yanfei Yelan take the initiative

Yuehai Pavilion, in Ningguang's office.

"What? The real purpose of the Fatui is to participate in the production of Mora?"

“Not only that, even if we simulate the power of the Rock God according to their method, we cannot avoid using the Immortal Ancestor’s Transmutation Technique. Studying the divine body is probably their ultimate goal.”

After the words fell, even Ganyu, who was gentle in nature, could not suppress the murderous intent in her eyes: "How dare they do this? They want to start a war with Liyue by defiling the Emperor's divine body? They should know that the Emperor is not dead."

"But Zhidong also knows that the Emperor will not take action. At this time, Liyue is in trouble both internally and externally. They will naturally not miss this opportunity. After all, in the past five hundred years, no matter how much power they have collected from the demon gods of other countries, how can they compare with the oldest Rock God? Even if they have to pay some price for this, it is worth it."

Ningguang still maintained the calm demeanor of Tianquanxing. This kind of composure had only been seen in immortals like Buyer and Hanasari. No wonder she was able to start from scratch and become the richest person in Teyvat.

She picked up the information in her hand and handed it to Xie Yan and Gan Yu, explaining softly, "This is the intelligence reported by Ye Lan yesterday, but this was deliberately arranged and hyped by the rich man. After he came to Liyue today, this news is no longer a secret among the major chambers of commerce."

“How could this be…” Ganyu frowned. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation since the end of the Demon War, but Ningguang’s words also enlightened her. Now Liyue had lost the protection of the Emperor.

In other words, the Kingdom of Winter will also adjust its policy towards Liyue. It will no longer be as wary of it as before. If Liyue shows signs of decline, the human experiments that once took place in Xumi and Mondstadt will sooner or later happen on Liyue soil.

But this is the price of growth. If humans want to control their own direction, they must be prepared to face external challenges.

However, Ganyu had already met Zhongli once and gained a lot of inspiration from the conversation. She quickly analyzed calmly, "Some guilds have already turned to Dongzhi. If this news spreads, those guilds that are wavering will also be tempted. That rich man knows the people of Liyue very well."

After all, in the eyes of the outside world, Zhidong has only proposed to invest in technology, and the currency used in Teyvat is still Mora, which has not shaken Liyue's economic hegemony. Making concessions in this regard is much better than the previously advertised competition for coinage rights. No matter who wins or loses, a long period of economic turmoil is inevitable.

Some people may think that this is an opportunity, but for the big chambers of commerce, they are already at the top of the pyramid and are the beneficiaries. A slight compromise now can solve the problem and allow the family to continue to maintain its status. Why not do it?

The rich's tactic of retreating to advance completely took advantage of the weakness of the merchant class's position. However, they held high positions in various fields and could interfere with the decisions of the upper class.

Xie Yan touched his chin. This was the biggest drawback of Liyue being overshadowed by the glory of the Emperor. If they were facing a national annihilation disaster like Osel, they would naturally unite as they had no way out. However, in this situation, people's hearts were hard to predict.

Just because Ningguang could decisively destroy the Jade Pavilion for Liyue doesn’t mean other businessmen have the same awareness.

But he still found it difficult to understand the actions of the Dongzhi Kingdom, and asked seriously: "Even if they are retreating to advance, the price they paid is not small, right? Have they not considered the consequences of failure? They can't cause trouble in the Golden House again, right?"

"To be honest, there is a price to pay, but at this point, their most basic goal has been achieved." Ganyu shook her head slightly. After calmly analyzing the intelligence, she had seen the essence of the matter. "Zhidong's relations with other countries are not good, and they have severed diplomatic relations with Inazuma and Xumi. If they do nothing, we will boycott them sooner or later. On the contrary, now, they have united with many chambers of commerce in Fontaine, Nata and even Liyue by taking advantage of Mora's childbirth."