Preparing the Ambush

"What is this?"

Yelan asked, confused.

Aren't regular markers supposed to just let the user know where they are at the moment?

"Of course, it's a marker I made."

Bai Ye lightly tapped the screen of the crystal.

With a ripple of water, an image appeared on the screen.

Yelan looked at the decorations and the figures of people coming and going in the image.

"You can see the antique shop from here?"

She was genuinely surprised now.

This was much better than the cinematography devices from Fontaine.

"Mhm, just a little gadget I made on a whim back then."

Yelan, Watch closely, This is what you call a marker!

The Art of Automata taught by his teacher was already at the Archon level, and he had innovated upon it, integrating knowledge from his past life to create many useful little gadgets.

Yelan pressed Bai Ye for more information: "How many more of these devices do you have?"

"Don't even think about it, only I can use this device right now," Bai Ye shook his head.

Although the surveillance system was made, operating it required him to simultaneously use both his Adeptal energy and Anemo elemental power. Others simply couldn't do it.

"Alright."

Yelan felt a bit disappointed.

She leaned forward and stood up, saying to Bai Ye:

"Put this mechanism away for now. Their transaction is definitely happening at night, so looking at this now is meaningless. Next, let's find a place to rest, and we can come back here together tonight to watch Shopkeeper Zhao's activities."

"Um, they should still provide lunch, right?"

Bai Ye looked at Yelan with a 'pitiful' gaze.

A handsome fourteen-year-old boy looking at you with the expression of an abandoned kitten – how many women could resist that?

Yelan could, But glancing around at the bustling crowd, she still nodded.

Bai Ye happily jumped down from the railing.

"Let's go, to Wanmin Restaurant," Yelan said to Bai Ye.

"No, no, no," Bai Ye shook his head, "I know another hotel that's good."

"Is the food better than Wanmin Restaurant?"

"No, they'll agree to let me overcharge the bill. How about we split the extra money fifty-fifty?"

Yelan considered it for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

At the same time, She made up her mind to tell Ningguang that the Liyue authorities absolutely could not recruit Bai Ye.

He was too much of a handful.

At night, When Bai Ye arrived, Yelan was already leaning on the railing, gazing out at Liyue Harbor.

A gentle breeze blew, carrying a slight chill.

However, even at this late hour, Liyue Harbor remained as bustling as ever.

"I'm here," Bai Ye greeted Yelan.

"Just in time," Yelan extended her hand to Bai Ye.

"Now it's up to your mechanism."

"Okay."

Bai Ye picked up the mechanism.

He glanced at Yelan, Then placed the mechanism on the railing and pushed it towards Yelan.

The two of them leaned together, looking down at the screen.

The action felt familiar.

It was probably like this, secretly watching a movie in the back row during class.

Bai Ye opened the surveillance screen again.

The view was completely dark, and it was accompanied by violent shaking.

"It looks like Shopkeeper Zhao has already taken the folding fan and started moving," Yelan said.

"Let's just keep watching. These antiques definitely need to be inspected. Once we do, we'll know what these people are up to."

As she spoke, the picture finally stopped shaking.

Light appeared from below and slowly moved upward.

Then, a room with an antique charm appeared on the screen.

"It looks like a bedroom," Bai Ye said to Yelan. "Wait, someone's appearing here."

On the screen, a man's large face loomed closer.

The man was about forty years old, with a short beard, of average build, and looked quite refined. However, his eyes were narrowed, as if he had some ill intentions.

"Who is this?"

Bai Ye asked.

"He's the second-in-command of the Feiyun Commerce Guild, Qian Er. Essentially, besides Xingqiu's father and brother, he holds the most power in the entire guild."

Yelan answered Bai Ye's question.

"Are you saying this person is the mastermind, or is he taking orders from the Feiyun Commerce Guild?"

"I don't know, either is possible. But from my personal perspective, I hope it's the former."

"Mhm."

Bai Ye nodded.

He didn't want the Feiyun Commerce Guild to be in cahoots with the Fatui.

Where else would he find such a good friend as Xingqiu?

The two continued to observe the screen.

At this moment, on the screen, Qian Er was constantly waving his hands, fumbling with and playing with various antique calligraphy and paintings, looking like an extremely professional person.

However, the two could clearly see the pained expression on Qian Er's face.

It was as if someone was gouging out his flesh.

He gritted his teeth several times, hesitated several times.

"Looking at his pained expression, it's clear he cherishes these antiques. But the look in his eyes, unwilling to move away, proves he has to part with some of them, and permanently. It seems he might be planning to trade some of these antiques with the Fatui," Yelan analyzed.

Bai Ye nodded in agreement.

After a while, Qian Er made up his mind and took out several antiques from a box.

Among them was the folding fan.

Besides the folding fan, jade pendants, and other common antiques, there was an inconspicuous maze map among these items, which seemed rather cheap compared to the others.

Holding these antiques, Qian Er walked towards the outside.

Seeing him start to move, Yelan turned her head towards Bai Ye.

"Let's go. Qian Er definitely won't be trading with the Fatui within Liyue Harbor. Let's follow him out and see what kind of transaction happens between him and the Fatui."

"Do you know where he's going?"

"Of course. I know every street and alley in Liyue like the back of my hand. Qian Er is at his home right now. They'll probably head to Mt. Tianheng to find a secluded spot," Yelan said to Bai Ye.

"What we need to do is hide on Mt. Tianheng before they get there."

"Understood."

Bai Ye nodded.

Next, there might be a fight with the Fatui.

He needed to prepare his combat gear first.