"Miss Ningguang, we aren't nearly as capable as you imagine. We merely received help from Cloud Retainer."
Li Qiuzhi spoke with a little modesty, then looked at Shenhe beside him.
"Your letter has already reached that adeptus. This is Shenhe, Cloud Retainer's disciple. Cloud Retainer asked her to pass on a message."
He felt it would be better to let Shenhe, Cloud Retainer's disciple, explain things.
"Oh, so you're her extraordinarily gifted disciple? I seem to recall Ganyu mentioning you once when we were chatting."
Ningguang crossed her right leg over her left, revealing her shapely, snow-white knee above the desk to everyone present.
"Ganyu... the senior sister my master mentioned? I heard she came to work in Liyue Harbor long ago. I haven't really seen much of her."
Shenhe spoke without any change in emotion.
"Is that so? Then you should take this opportunity to spend some time with Ganyu while you're in Liyue. She's been grieving over the Geo Archon's passing lately."
Ningguang nodded with a hint of surprise, then continued, "Then, has Cloud Retainer made any arrangements after learning of the Geo Archon's passing?"
Ningguang certainly lived up to her reputation as an expert in politics and business. Faced with a stranger like Shenhe, she first made some casual conversation.
Only after creating a friendly, relaxed atmosphere did she ask about the adeptus. This probably made her seem easier to get along with.
Li Qiuzhi felt he had learned something.
"Master said she doesn't believe the Geo Archon could have been assassinated, so she'll come to Liyue with the other adepti to see his divine vessel and confirm it for herself."
Shenhe spoke calmly.
"Yes, Cloud Retainer's request is perfectly reasonable. However, to prevent evildoers from exploiting the Geo Archon's divine vessel, I've secretly stored it in