"Moreover, the facts proved our guess correct. Although the three Li Yue people at the assassination site had left, their traces remained in the city. They even incited the Adepti to attack us. If the Adepti had not shown mercy and allowed us to clear up the misunderstanding in time, we would already have been reduced to ashes by their scheme."
"Humph!"
Cloud Retainer acknowledged Ningguang's words, but that did not stop her from snorting coldly.
"What we should do now is quickly find the culprit behind the assassination of the Vago Monarch. That Li Yue and Zhongli, especially Zhongli—if he had not woven that kind of spell to control the Vago Monarch, Li Yue would have been effortlessly crushed by the Vago Monarch!"
It was all Zhongli's fault!
"No matter where he runs, this adeptus will find him and reduce him to ashes!"
"Did you hear that, Zhongli? This adeptus wants to reduce you to ashes."
The sudden voice made everyone present wary.
Bzz—
A deep-blue Portal unfolded, and the most terrifying criminal gang in Teyvat's history appeared before them together.
"Li Yue!"
Keqing immediately drew Liontooth, ready to attack, but Ningguang hurriedly raised a hand to stop her.
"Keqing, don't be hasty. The Adepti are here."
"Humph! You brazen criminals actually dare show yourselves before this adeptus!"
Cloud Retainer did not recognize Li Yue or Zhongli, but she spotted Venti standing behind Li Yue at first glance. It was this fellow who had tricked her into charging into Liyue Harbor!
"Rise, wind!"
Cloud Retainer's hands moved, and a gale surged forth from behind her, pouring directly toward Venti.
"Ah!"
Venti seemed frightened. He hugged his head and shrank back.
Bzz—
A golden barrier appeared, directly blocking the gale Cloud Retainer had summoned. The wind crashed against the shield