"This is an excellent opportunity for us Treasure Hoarders. As long as we make a name for ourselves in Liyue this time, plenty of discerning people will surely fund us and join the Treasure Hoarders."
After gathering all the Treasure Hoarders, Yan'er shouted at them.
The Treasure Hoarders were already a gang of villains, so they felt no psychological burden about causing havoc in Liyue Harbor.
Still, some of the more timid ones asked Yan'er, "Boss, what if the Millelith catches us in Liyue?"
"I have reliable information. There will be major unrest in Liyue Harbor that day. We only need to cause a scene in Liyue Harbor, then withdraw immediately. Besides..."
Having thoroughly whetted the Treasure Hoarders' appetites, Yan'er slowly continued:
"We have helpers on our side."
As she spoke, Yan'er turned her gaze toward the other side of the island, where two people sat.
One was a young man, while the other had a slight limp.
The Treasure Hoarders looked over.
They could not tell the young man's identity from his appearance, but the limping man was a Fatui Debt Collector.
Everyone was delighted.
It seemed that
their reinforcements were the Fatui!?
When the two saw everyone looking at them,
they exchanged smiles.
"That person can only fool Treasure Hoarders blinded by greed."
Tartaglia fiddled with his Delusion as he spoke to Viktor beside him.
"Yes."
Viktor nodded in agreement.
"However, Liyue's chaos still requires the Treasure Hoarders' involvement. Let them make as much trouble as they like. As long as they buy us some time before we act, that will be enough."
"My lord Childe, can these Treasure Hoarders really cause that much damage?"
Viktor still found it hard to believe.
"Don't underestimate the Treasure Hoarders. They may not be combat experts, but every one of them is skilled at causing destruction."
Tartaglia smiled and put away the Delusion in his hand.
They were merely a batch of disposable pawns meant to stir up trouble.
He only hoped they would prove more useful before they were all killed, reducing the Fatui losses under his command and allowing more of them to return to Snezhnaya.
"Of the people The Doctor sent to support me, only you remain. Our people in The Chasm are trapped there and cannot return. The remaining people only have one chance to act. To create chaos during the Rite of Descension, we naturally need these Treasure Hoarders."
Tartaglia said with a smile.
"While we're at it, we can use the chaos to find a way to sneak our Fatui members into Liyue Harbor."
Even after changing clothes, many Fatui soldiers were still burly Snezhnayan men.
There would be no problem if one or two such people entered Liyue, but if a whole group came in, the Ministry of Civil Affairs would certainly investigate.
Therefore, entering amid chaos was absolutely necessary.
"I've never had any fondness for the Treasure Hoarders. Letting them all enter Liyue is practically sending them all to face the authorities. Well, Viktor, perhaps I should follow Bai Ye's example and ask the Ministry of Civil Affairs for some bounties."
Tartaglia stood up and left with Tartaglia.
If they acted too warmly toward the Treasure Hoarders, those people would take it as a sign of weakness and push their luck.
Only by treating them as insignificant could they be made to act properly.
Mt. Aocang.
Before Cloud Retainer's abode.
After enduring countless hardships, a merchant arrived there.
Holding up a letter, he shouted loudly.
"Adeptus, I've come to deliver a letter on Miss Ganyu's behalf."
After shouting, he placed the letter on the stone table belonging to her attendant.
This was what Ganyu had instructed. Once he finished, the merchant hurried away.
Being an honest merchant, he would never involve himself in such matters.
After the merchant left,
a crane flew out from the abode.
She had heard every word the merchant had said.
As the disciple she had personally raised, Ganyu had given Cloud Retainer immense peace of mind over the past several thousand years.
Now Ganyu had sent her a letter.
What could it be about?
Cloud Retainer saw the letter Ganyu had sent.
Teacher, it has been a long time since I last visited you. I wonder how you have been on Mt. Aocang. I have already met your young disciple, and I will take good care of her in Liyue Harbor. Please rest assured, I will certainly help her grow.
Cloud Retainer was somewhat surprised after reading it.
"Has Shenhe moved that quickly? She has already found her senior sister Ganyu?"
Shenhe had only returned for a few days.
But this was good too.
Cloud Retainer had worried that Shenhe might struggle to live down the mountain. With her senior sister Ganyu looking after her, she would surely integrate well into the human world.
Cloud Retainer returned to her abode in great satisfaction.
To sleep.
Cloud Retainer went back to sleep!
Nantianmen.
Shenhe chewed on a Glaze Lily while looking at the several men standing before her.
"This mountain was opened by me, this tree was planted by me..."
Shenhe swallowed the Glaze Lily, then looked at them.
"You want to rob me?"
The several Treasure Hoarders felt that something was off when they saw this.
But things had already come to this, so they had to persist.
"Yes."
"Yes, I think we can stop patrolling. That would not only save manpower, but also ensure that our surveillance remains hidden."
Yuehai Pavilion.
Bai Ye explained her idea to Ganyu.
"I'll be responsible for making surveillance devices and cameras. We'll place cameras in every concealed location we can. We only need to stay at Yuehai Pavilion to monitor what happens in those corners."
Why patrol at all?
Patrolling outside in the scorching heat would leave her exhausted and drenched in foul-smelling sweat.
And if she overexerted herself, she might end up unable to grow taller.
Wouldn't it be better to install cameras,
then lie in a recliner at Yuehai Pavilion while watching all kinds of surveillance screens?
Ganyu looked thoughtful.
Replacing a pattern of behavior that had lasted thousands of years with this new thing truly made it difficult for Ganyu to decide.
Seeing Ganyu hesitate, Bai Ye immediately intensified her persuasion.
She wanted to earn money while lying down.
"Big Sister Ganyu, think about it. Wouldn't the Fatui who want to cause trouble know that we plan to send people out to patrol?"
"Yes."
Ganyu nodded.
"So if we send people out, we'll definitely keep drawing their attention. Although that is our overt goal, wouldn't it make us seem incompetent if we leave everything to Yelan and the others' investigation behind the scenes? Look, if we secretly install the cameras, who would know that we have 'eyes' there? Those people will think they have infiltrated successfully, only to be exposed right before our eyes..."
Bai Ye patiently guided her.
"Mm, Bai Ye, you're right. It's just that, in such a short time, all of Liyue's..."
"Cameras."
"Yes, can the cameras be completed in time?"
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