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After spanking Zaoyou's little butt a few times, Xie Yan let her go with satisfaction. However, as compensation, Xie Yan also made her favorite rice balls and sushi.

And now, he came to say goodbye to Ying... Unlike others, Kamiko, Kujo Sara, Kamisato Ayaka, Manye, and Xiaolu all knew that this was only a temporary separation, but Ying might not think so.

After getting along with her, Xie Yan was very aware of the fragility beneath Ying's cold exterior. Having not communicated with anyone for five hundred years, she was indeed more sensitive.

Amid the respectful greetings of the Aojie crowd, Xie Yan stepped into the door.

The tall figure in a purple kimono sat cross-legged in meditation, and only opened his eyes when he saw Xie Yan coming.

"You came?"

"General?"

Xie Yan and General Lei Dian have been practicing together every day these past few days, and they have become more familiar with each other.

Perhaps because no one had ever been able to practice martial arts with her, Xie Yan felt that the general valued him very much and repeatedly asked him to stay in the castle tower to practice martial arts with her.

But before Xie Yan could continue speaking, a purple crack appeared in the void and Xie Yan was pulled into a pure land.

Just like the last time he left, the empty pure land was now filled with swords, and in the center was a dream just like his mental world.

In the past few days, Ying also pulled him into Yi Xin Pure Land for special training. Xie Yan already knew that Ying had mastered the projection technology, but she had not yet fully mastered the Infinite Sword System, which resulted in her being unable to project the divine weapons for the time being.

If it can be successfully developed, apart from anything else, even if she just projects the artifact to fire a light cannon, it will be able to greatly increase the output.

But does he need special training now? Why did he bring him to the Pure Land again?

"You're leaving today...right?"

“Well, but don’t worry, after arriving at Xumi, I can quickly return through the Seven Days Statue, and come back directly after I finish my business.”

Ying's expression remained unchanged and no one knew what he was thinking.

She suddenly lowered her voice: "Come to me."

Xie Yan stepped forward subconsciously, but seeing Ying suddenly remained silent, as if struggling with his next words, he suddenly understood something.

He hugged Ying again, and Ying's body just stiffened slightly before she hugged him tightly back.

Compared to the Son of God, she is more decisive and firm when it comes to feelings.

The last time they hugged, he lost consciousness before he could even feel it, but now he felt Ying's soft side.

At this moment, the two of them once again reached that state of spiritual fusion, and each other's thoughts were clearly visible.

"Sure enough, as long as the degree of spiritual connection is high enough, I can sense your location."

"There's no need to be so nervous. It's just an outing...Okay, are you relieved now?"

"Ah."

Even so, it took Ying a long time to let go of his arm.

"Come back soon and defeat General Raiden."

Even though the words were very implicit, how could Xie Yan not understand the underlying meaning of Ying?

The Pure Land space surged, and Xie Yan's figure appeared in the real world again.

He is about to embark on a new journey.

Volume 1, finished.

1. Sailing

three days later.

The sea and the sky were one color, the waves were endless and blue. More than a dozen official Inazuma merchant ships departed from outlying islands and sailed slowly on the sea, with purple flags printed with the Thunder Triple Tomoe fluttering in the wind.

Under the sunlight, the patterns on the Thunder Triple Tomoe seem to have life, flashing a purple halo. This is the "anti-counterfeiting mark" added by Narukami Taisha to the flag.

At the very center was a gigantic ship with four floors. In addition to the flag of the Thunder Triple Tomoe, there was also the symbol of the Kanjo Bugyo at the top.

In fact, there were far more than a dozen merchant ships when they set out, but their destinations were not the same. Many people were ordered to go to Mond and other countries.

This was due to trade factors as well as the intention to convey to other countries the lifting of the Inazuma isolation order and the re-establishment of diplomatic relations.

After all, ever since Inazuma's overseas was shrouded in thunderstorms, apart from Beidou who had the courage to come to Inazuma to continue trading, few people from other countries would linger on the sea near Inazuma, for fear of arousing the wrath of the gods. Inazuma has gradually become an "orphan" in the political situation of the seven countries. As the highest-level diplomat in Inazuma, Xie Yan naturally needs to make some arrangements and adjustments.

Of course, except for the Kingdom of Winter.

Merchant ships heading to other countries are staffed by Tenryo Bugyo and Kanjo Bugyo, all of whom carry copies of evidence collected by Kujo Sara, including the making of evil eyes, human experiments, unsealing talismans, premeditated destruction of the Onikage furnace, interference in the internal affairs of other countries, etc. This evidence is enough to make other countries question the Fatui's sneaky behavior in their own territory and gain an advantage in diplomacy.

"If Inazuma is an orphan among the seven nations, then the Kingdom of Winterfell is the bully. I remember that in Mondstadt's storyline, it was mentioned that the Fatui's arrogance in diplomacy had long caused dissatisfaction among the nations, not to mention that they were secretly studying the remaining power of the demon gods of various nations."

"Even if we don't break off diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Winter due to our trade with them, the Fatui can no longer move freely as before."

Looking at the endless sea in front of him, Xie Yan muttered to himself.

He and Ying were both determined to break with the Zhidong Kingdom, and they had discussed it before the meeting at the evaluation institute... Although there is indeed a saying that "no meetings are held for important matters", Xie Yan felt that every time he and Ying discussed family matters, it was like a couple discussing family matters.

However, the two were not impulsive. Inazuma was close to the Dark Sea and far away from the Kingdom of Winter, and they had no special economic ties. The severance of diplomatic relations would not have much impact. Besides, the Fatui's actions towards Inazuma were enough to make any one of them a mortal enemy.

"You can't see anything on the sea... Oh, it would be great if I could fish a Paimon out." Xie Yan shook his head slightly. The main reason he talked to himself was that he was too bored.

Although Paimon is a big eater, he is still very good for chatting and relieve boredom during travel. However, if Xie Yan from some time ago met Paimon, he would probably want to turn her into the "Cup of Xie" to relieve stress in another sense.

Walking to the next level of the merchant ship, Xie Yan looked around.

This is called a merchant ship, but it can actually be called a warship. Inazuma's navigation skills are indeed impeccable, and Ying himself is a technology geek. The warship he tinkered with has quite complete functions in all aspects. Taking into account the crises that may be encountered during sailing, he even designed special defensive fortifications, with half-person-high walls around each floor.

When Xie Yan went downstairs, he saw more than a dozen soldiers in armor standing ready for battle. Not far from them, the shogunate's Kamijima Beng Cannon was placed.

In terms of firepower alone, the "Ming Zun" that Xie Yan was riding on was only second to the "Ming Shen" owned by General Lei Dian, but it was also stronger than Beidou's Death Star.

This is not surprising. After all, this is the official ship of Inazuma. It must have the necessary plaques and it also serves as a proof of identity.

After walking down to the next floor, it was quite lively here. In the center of the deck, merchants, shogunate officials, and private tourists who were hitchhiking gathered together for heated discussions, toasting each other and passing the boring time.

"After being trapped in Inazuma for so long, I can finally return to my hometown. I wonder how my wife is doing."

"I'm just worried about my parents, but they should be fine in Qingce Manor. I hope Prince Yan will protect them."

"It's all thanks to Lord Xie Yan. If he hadn't died to make a warning, we might have stayed in Inazuma for the rest of our lives. It was also because of his efforts against all odds that we were able to get the title of Ming Zun."

"Yes, President Kurisu also said that Lord Xie Yan is a warrior with the highest moral character and a keen eye for business. I heard that the two of them discussed many projects on the outlying islands."

Hearing these foreign merchants praising their own family head in such a high voice, the Kanjo Bugyo warriors who were in charge of guarding the surroundings all raised their heads with pride. They could imagine that Xie Yan's name would spread throughout the seven countries with Qianfeng...ahem, with the power of thunder.

In fact, many of these people were seconded by Xie Yan from the Tianling Bughang. After all, there were not many armed forces in the Kanding Bughang. But after coming here, Xie Yan found that everyone seemed to not want to go back.

When he returns to Inazuma next time, Xie Yan will probably have to explain things to Kujo Sara.

Looking around the deck, Xie Yan saw Jiuqi Shinobu and Qianli sitting in the corner.

Jiuqi Shinobu lazily leaned on the railing and said, "Don't worry, Miss. The speed of Mingzunhao is already very fast. It is estimated that it will be near Guyun Pavilion in another day."

"Ah, I lost my temper. It's mainly because I feel the pressure on my shoulders is getting heavier these days. I'm always worried that the trade will not go smoothly."

"Miss, you are overly worried. We are an official merchant ship, and we are the first group of people to arrive at Liyue Harbor after the lockdown was lifted. How could we fail? Sometimes, you shouldn't take your family's mission too seriously. It will become a shackle that binds your soul."

Qianli was silent for a moment and did not say much on this topic. She believed that this was not a constraint, but a decision to practice her beliefs.

"But didn't you say that some ships are faster than ours? They might have already reached Liyue Harbor."

"They are just small boats. They can run so fast because they have invited the holder of the Wind Elemental God's Eye. The identity of these people as merchants is just a surface. They are in a hurry to return and deliver intelligence."

Jiuqi Shinobu seemed to be in no hurry. She came out this time mainly to accept Xie Yan's commission and serve as the commander of this transaction.

At first she wanted to refuse, just wanting to stay in Inazuma and be a scoundrel, but who in Inazuma dares to disobey the order of the Crying God of Death? Xie Yan just glanced at her, and Jiuqi Shinobu seemed to see a threat in his eyes: If you don't obey, I will interrogate you harshly.

During the sea trip in the past few days, Jiuqi Shinobu was still worried that Xie Yan would summon her and Qianli to sleep with him. She had thought about how to deal with it many times in her mind, and also anticipated the worst ending of herself raising her scissors hands and saying "there is no going back anymore".

She had already thought of many reasons to refuse, but fortunately, after getting along with him, Jiuqi Shinobu discovered that all the rumors about Xie Yan were probably false.

Rumor has it that Xie Yan has a close relationship with Queen Oyonomiya of the summer festival. It is also said that he stayed at Kamisato House and had a close private relationship with Miss Kamisato Ayaka. Above him, there are Kujo Sara and Yae Miyaji... As for General Raiden himself, no one dares to discuss it.

But how is this possible? Putting aside whether it is true or not, even if it is true, can Xie Yan afford it?

Just as he was secretly complaining about Xie Yan's body not being able to bear it anymore, Jiuqi Shinobu suddenly found Xie Yan walking in front of him.

She shuddered and subconsciously bent over to apologize: "Red bean paste private Mason!"

???

Xie Yan looked at her in surprise. To be honest, Ah Ren's legs were really nice. If conditions permitted, Xie Yan would like to pat them to try out the feel. The bowing action now highlighted the seductive curve of her chest.

But he found the other party now because of another important matter.

Qianli observed the other person's expression and wanted to step back to make some space, but was stopped by Xie Yan as well.

"Did either of you hear any strange noises last night?"

2 Clairvoyance: C

Strange sounds?

Jiuqi Shinobu and Chisato looked confused.

Qianli hesitated for a while, then asked tentatively, "Are you referring to the sound of water when sailing on the sea? I have never traveled far before, so I am a little uncomfortable with it."

Jiuqi Shinobu spread his hands and said, "People who have not been on a boat before will feel uncomfortable. Although our staff are all professionals, there are too many emergencies at sea. Haven't we encountered some monsters in the past few days? Maybe it's the sound of a monster? Or maybe it's your hallucination?"

"No, it's not the sound of water, and I don't think it's an illusion. It's a kind of...how should I put it, mumbling? Or a calling sound? I remember there were rumors among sailors that there was the call of a banshee on the sea." Xie Yan scratched his hair, feeling inexplicably irritated.

This is a rare state for him.

For a long time, he has been using meditation instead of sleep. Although on the surface only his mana has increased, it has subtly helped him stay calm in normal times.

He did feel a little seasick, but his extraordinary physical fitness quickly adapted to it, so the call seemed very strange.

In response to his statement, Jiuqi Shinobu and Qianli both shook their heads to deny it.

"So the problem is with me."

Xie Yan believed that his magic resistance was higher than that of ordinary people. If he really encountered a monster that could perform mental attacks, other people would definitely be affected more than he would.

Shit, don't tell me the blood curse has erupted now? I haven't even reached old age yet!

Xie Yan felt unlucky and avoided the topic.

"Master Xie Yan, did your good friend go to Mondstadt?"

"You mean Manye? Yes, he came along with us before we set out to sea. He went to the merchant ship bound for Mond the day before yesterday."

Although he likes traveling, Wan Ye is not the kind of person who tortures himself. If there is a favorable boat ride, of course he will go with others. Two days ago, Xie Yan played the game of Seven Saints Summons with him on the boat.

As for Xiaolu, this guy said that there was no need to make such a grand ceremony when going out, but he skipped work that day and hid at the outlying island pier to watch Xie Yan leave. This guy even thought that Xie Yan couldn't see him.

Qianli didn't say much on the side. She thought the same thing as Jiuqi Shinobu. She also thought that Xie Yan would summon her to sleep with him to relieve her loneliness. Unexpectedly, Xie Yan had no such idea at all, which made her return to that complicated mood of relief and loss.

While he was talking, there was a sudden noise on the boat, and Xie Yan saw several soldiers hurriedly passing by.

He went forward to investigate the situation and learned that some soldiers above had seen a camp of Hill people in the distance through Fontaine's telescope.

"How come the Hillilch people's camp was built on the sea?" Although it was not the first time he had encountered this, Xie Yan still complained.

He walked up to the soldiers and looked out. He indeed saw a few pillars and simple buildings floating on the sea. They were similar to the Hillilk camp on the sea in the game, the only difference was that there was no treasure chest.

"They seem to be attacking our companion ships!" a soldier warned.

The Wind Hill Shaman raised the staff in his hand and created several tornadoes out of thin air. The companion ships at the edge were immediately affected and their positions shifted.

however.

The next second, an arrow wrapped in purple lightning flew out from the Mingzun and accurately hit the head of the Fengqiuqiu Shaman. The energy contained in it exploded and swallowed up everything around it. When the lightning faded, only some debris of the Qiuqiu people's camp was left floating on the water.

Xie Yan took back the Demon-Destroying Bow in his hand.

The soldiers holding the telescopes were full of disbelief: "How can you hit the vital points from such a distance? Only a Tengu can have such vision!"

In fact, he was right.

[Tengu Bow Technique (100%)]

Xie Yan glanced at the skill panel, and above the archery skill tree, there was now a new personal specialty [Clairvoyance: C]

[Clairvoyance: A must-have ability for the Archer class. Just by looking from a high place, one can recognize the entire town and search for enemies. In addition, clairvoyance will also affect the accuracy of bow shooting. ]

This was the reward for reaching the maximum bow skill, and it cost Xie Yan a total of 150 million Mora, mainly considering the uncertainty of sea voyages and the convenience of subsequent actions.

In addition, Xie Yan's Jingjinliu swordsmanship was also maxed out with the help of General Lei Dian, but due to the formation of his swordsmanship style, the bonus effect of ordinary swordsmanship was greatly weakened, and only provided a block +1 effect.

This is to be expected. Otherwise, if one keeps focusing on maxing out simple skills, wouldn't one be able to infinitely upgrade personal expertise? How could the Ma family's system leave such a "bug" that benefits players?

"Ying told me that I need to learn more about other martial arts styles. Only in this way can I get rid of her shackles. Will I still have to practice with her after I arrive in Liyue?"

Xie Yan shook his head slightly. It would still take more than a day to reach Liyue. It would be great if he could teleport like in the game.