Chapter 87

"These are the documents I submitted to Ganyu."

Because Ningguang personally submitted the document, she didn't hide behind Tian Shu this time. Instead, she actively stood at the front and explained the document.

"It's about the unfair treatment that Liyue merchants received in Inazuma."

"The Thunder God of Inazuma recently announced the closure of Inazuma to the country and issued Vision Hunt Decree. At the same time, he used thunderstorms to block the sea off the entire Inazuma Islands, preventing ships from entering the waters near Inazuma and forcing merchant ships to stop coming and going. This has resulted in the merchants of the Ten Thousand Nations Trading Company being trapped on the Rishou Island."

"Although their activities were restricted, the merchants' business activities did not stop and could continue. However, the situation has deteriorated rapidly recently. The Inazuma Commercial Kanjō Bugyō oppressing them, for example, by forcibly buying their goods at low prices and requiring them to pay a certain special commodity as tax, which is then sold to them at a high price."

"The merchants could no longer hold on and wanted to return to their respective countries. So the Liyue merchants in the Ten Thousand Nations Trading Company asked Captain Beidou of the Southern Crescent Captain to bring back a letter of appeal, hoping that the officials of Liyue Harbor could help rescue them and help them leave Inazuma."

"That's roughly the situation. Because this is a diplomatic matter involving the gods, I can't make a decision."

After Ningguang finished speaking, she nodded to everyone present and then retreated back to the Qixing's camp.

"Now that everyone knows the situation, let's share our thoughts."

"Um, Li Yue, what aspect of your opinion are you referring to?"

Venti scratched her hair.

"What did you glean from this document?"

"Hmm... Raiden Shogun has sealed off Inazuma for unknown reasons?"

"Zhongli, what do you think?"

Li Yue habitually asked Zhongli a question, and Zhongli habitually tilted his head back.

"Raiden Shogun must have had a deeper meaning in doing this?"

The Seven Arbiter-Generals immortals behind Zhongli felt that this sentence was somewhat familiar.

"Is your focus all on Raiden Shogun?"

"What else? At least this time we can be sure that Raiden Shogun is not dead."

Venti helplessly spread her hands. Last time, Li Yue directly said that Lesser Kusanali was dead. This time, she couldn't very well say that Raiden Shogun was dead too.

"Li Yue, did you see something different from what we saw?"

"It's obvious, isn't it? Captain Beidou of the Crescent Captain was able to return with letters, so why not bring the person back with him?"

"Well?"

Everyone present was stunned for a moment.

Now that you mention it... it does make sense!

If the merchants can't make it in Inazuma, then come back with Beidou's ship. You can even lead Inazuma's wanted criminals through thunderstorms, deliver messages for the merchants, and even return to Inazuma to continue secretly delivering goods and doing business. Aren't you just bringing back the merchants who want to leave?

Li Yue looked at Ningguang.

"Ningguang, am I right? If Captain Beidou can deliver letters like this, he can definitely bring people back too."

After all, even the wanted criminals on the Beidou ship, Inazuma, are involved.

Ningguang looked somewhat embarrassed.

"It should be... possible."

"So this problem is solved. If any Liyue people are oppressed in Inazuma and want to return to Liyue, Captain Beidou can help bring them out. Of course, Beidou won't help for free; she'll still have to be paid."

"I understand, I will tell Captain Beidou."

Ningguang nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let's move on to the next topic."

Is there a next topic?

Venti was somewhat surprised; he thought that was all.

"Of course, how could such a trivial matter warrant a meeting with so many of us!"

Li Yue with righteous indignation and stern words.

"This issue is crucial to the future development of Liyue!"

"As we all know, Liyue Harbor is a prosperous commercial nation due to its geographical factors. However, Liyue's commerce does not rely solely on doing business within Liyue, but rather on trading with various countries on the Teyvat continent. After all, if it only operates within Liyue, then Liyue's potential will always be limited to this."

As a nation ruled by Morax, Liyue is the country with the least shortage of Mora. As long as Morax is around, Mora can be produced at will. Just like you see, if you're short of money, just print new money. You can harvest the whole world anyway.

"But now, the situation is different. The Emperor has left, and our Mora is no longer unlimited. Under these circumstances, foreign trade has become significantly more important for Liyue!"

"And at this critical juncture, Inazuma announced a nationwide lockdown. Do you know what that means?"

"Our trade profits in Liyue will be severely damaged."

Ningguang, an economist, offered his own answer.

"That's right. This means that Liyue has directly lost a huge market. As a trading nation, our profits will be greatly reduced. There are only a few countries in Teyvat. Losing even one is a blow to Liyue."

"But... that was Inazuma Goddess's decision, it should be considered Inazuma's own business, and it's not appropriate for us to interfere."

Zhongli offered his opinion: he supported Li Yue using Nahida to control Sumeru because the World Tree needed Nahida to return and take control. But Inazuma and Liyue have no connection, so it's unnecessary for Li Yue to attack Inazuma like this.

"Zhongli, you can't think of things like that. Inazuma can close its borders today, Fontaine can close its borders tomorrow. Will we still be able to do business then? Sometimes, there are things we can't do, but we have to do!"

Moreover, Beidou has already led people to help the rebels, and the Liyue people have already intervened in Inazuma's affairs.

"I support Lord Geo Archon!"

Ningguang expressed her support very enthusiastically. As a businesswoman, she wholeheartedly supported Li Yue's statement!

"Very good!"

Li Yue gave Ningguang an approving look. Previously, she had publicly stated that Ningguang had no right to directly meet her, which had somewhat diminished Ningguang's reputation. However, Ningguang continued to do what she was supposed to do. She was still Tianquan, and could still do business from her position in Tianquan. She was still in charge of Liyue's economy. And this matter could be said to be right within her area of expertise.

Previously, Li Yue. Now that Li Yue wanted to interfere with Inazuma, she naturally had to stand up and be the first to support him and show her strength. The result made her very satisfied. Li Yue's praise showed that she had done the right thing.

"But what about Thor? The order was given by Thor, and she's still alive."

"I'll solve this problem!!"

Li Yue waved his hand and directly accepted the task of dealing with Thor.

"I don't need to know Thor's purpose in issuing the Vision Hunt Decree, nor do I need to know why Thor suddenly went into seclusion. I don't need to solve the problem; I just need to deal with the person who raised it!"

"You're going to challenge Thor?"

Zhongli looked at Li Yue in surprise.

Li Yue flicked her index finger and shook it.

"Hehe, with the power of an emperor, I am invincible! She is the challenger!"

Zhongli leaned back as he watched Li Yue smugly.

"In short, Inazuma's isolationist policies must end, and the principle of free trade must be implemented!"

"Let's vote! Who's in favor and who's against!"

This time, it was the Qixing' turn to raise their hands.

To Li Yue's surprise, Nahida also raised her hand. Although she didn't know why Li Yue did this, she chose to support her father.

When Venti saw Nahida raise her hand, her eyes darted around, and she raised her hand as well.

"Inazuma's sake is quite good too."

Just because of this?

Zhongli looked at Venti speechlessly, then raised his hand as well. When the Adepti saw Zhongli raise his hand, they immediately followed suit.

"Excellent, passed unanimously!"

147. Shadow, prepare to face your sister's punishment!

A war between gods! This hasn't happened in Teyvat continent for a long time; it only occurs during Archon War. Now, the new Rock King is going to wage a new war between gods against Inazuma's Raiden Shogun.

However, back then, Demon God fought to the death, but now the Rock King and the Raiden Shogun don't need to fight to the death. Although Li Yue said he wanted to get rid of the Raiden Shogun, everyone knows that it was actually just the Rock King sparring with the Raiden Shogun for the benefit of Liyue.

After Li Yue issued the free trade strategy for Inazuma, the entire Liyue Harbor became busy.

In just a few days, Li Yue has announced her plans to conquer both Sumeru and Inazuma. At this point, Liyue can be said to be conquering two countries at the same time.

The situation in Sumeru is relatively simple. As a nation of wisdom, Sumeru's armed forces are very weak. Even the security of Sumeru City is handled by Thirty-Three Group mercenary group. There is no regular army at all. Moreover, Li Yue's strategy is to launch a high-level attack and directly replace the Lesser Kusanali with Nahida.

But it's different on Inazuma's side. Inazuma's Raiden Shogun is still alive and well, and has lived for thousands of years. He is an old god.

Although the Raijin of Inazuma has become the second generation, in the eyes of outsiders and even the people of Inazuma, the Raijin who leads them is still the first Raijin from thousands of years ago.

Therefore, to change Inazuma, one must change Thor. Like Sumeru, it involves high-level explosions, but the difficulty increases exponentially! When the Geo Archon clashes with the Raiden Shogun, the Liyue Millelith naturally needs to support the Geo Archon, especially the three Liyue Three Great Generals and the Seven Arbiter-Generals, who must be mobilized!

What they didn't know was that Li Yue, the new Rock King, might have a different way of dealing with the Raiden Shogun than they had imagined.

"Are you going alone?"

At the port of Liyue Harbor, Ningguang looked at Li Yue in surprise. She glanced at Zhongli, Venti, and Nahida, who showed no intention of taking any action.

"Won't Grand Governor Zhongli be accompanying you? And the two generals as well?"

In Ningguang's opinion, Zhongli had been unassuming before, but when he seized the Rock King's position, he single-handedly made five Adepti filthy while he himself was spotless. He must be an extremely powerful fighter. Why not take him with you?

"No need. My duty to him is Grand Governor of Liyue, so naturally he should be in charge of guarding Liyue. I can handle Inazuma alone."

"But you're going to fight against Inazuma's Thunder God."

"Didn't I already say that I am invincible with the power of the Emperor? She is the challenger!"

"Your power is indeed great, but what about the others in Inazuma...?"

Do you believe that a battle between gods is something that other people can participate in?

Ningguang couldn't find any flaws in Li Yue's words.

"Don't worry, Li Yue will be fine."

Zhongli was the most knowledgeable about the power within Li Yue. In addition to the power of the Vago Monarch, there was also the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, and even Andrius. Although Andrius's power was slightly weaker than his, it was still at the level of Demon God.

With the power of the Vago Monarch, plus Li Yue's own spatial power, and with the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata providing support from behind, Zhongli didn't think Li Yue could defeat the Raiden Shogun.

"I see."

Since Li Yue and Zhongli had both said so, Ningguang had no way to refute them.

"Then, as your subject, I can only once again wish you a victorious return."

Zhongli nodded to Li Yue; he trusted Li Yue.

"Father, please be careful."

Nahida, on the other hand, was concerned about Li Yue's safety.

"When you come back, be sure to bring me some Inazuma sake! The sake you told me about before is long gone, and I haven't been allowed to drink at all lately."

Venti immediately started complaining that Li Yue hadn't let him go to the Otherworld in a long time.

"I'll let you go drink as soon as you get back!"

After giving Venti a promise with a look of disdain, Li Yue boarded the Beidou the Crux under the watchful eyes of everyone.

To welcome Li Yue, the Crux did not wait at Guyun Stone Forest, but at Liyue Harbor. After all, you can't expect the Geo Archon to come to Guyun Stone Forest in person before boarding the ship.

"Captain Beidou, I'll be relying on you for guidance from now on."

"No, no, no, it should be you who takes good care of me. It is a great honor for the Rock King to ride on my ship."

Beidou quickly waved his hand, while Kazuha behind Beidou looked at Beidou with some surprise.

The usually incredibly forthright and outgoing Big Sister Beidou has become so polite. Is this the oppressive power of the Rock King?

If Beidou knew what Kazuha was thinking, she would definitely scold him. This is the Geo Archon! Couldn't he be a little more polite? Especially since Ningguang had just told her that the Geo Archon was puzzled by her ability to bring back goods, money, and messages but not the suffering Liyue merchants. How could she dare to appear generous in front of the Geo Archon now? She really needed to explain herself quickly.

"The thunderstorms around Inazuma are particularly terrifying. I was just lucky. We'll encounter another thunderstorm on our way to Inazuma. We might have to rely on you, Rock King, to protect us."

Li Yue smiled and nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll take action if we encounter a particularly dangerous situation!"

"With Lord Geo Archon's protection, our trip is perfectly safe."

Seeing how easygoing Li Yue was, Beidou relaxed a little. After flattering Li Yue, he turned around and beckoned to the sailors behind him.

"My lords, with Lord Geo Archon protecting us, let us set sail with boundless joy!"

"Oh!!" XN