Time-limited Archon Quest

The war between mortals and adepti that had been on the verge of erupting was dissolved by a few carefully chosen words from Ningguang. In truth, the adepti had come to Liyue only to demand justice for their lord. None of them had considered the cause of his death.

Only after their battle against Osial did they realize that even Osial, whom their lord had suppressed for thousands of years, had barely been defeated through their combined efforts. What caliber of assassin could have successfully killed Rex Lapis, who was several levels stronger than Osial? A god from another nation?

Even if an assassin of that caliber truly existed, neither the Liyue Qixing nor these adepti could handle them.

By now, they had also realized that something was strange about the incident. Coupled with the Qixing's sincere yet firm stance, this gave them an opening to back down.

After dealing with the adepti, Ningguang finally turned her gaze toward Yucheng, who was resting against Ganyu's thighs nearby. She slowly walked over. "Mr. Yucheng, thank you for your contribution to Liyue. Without your intelligence, Liyue's losses might not have been as minor as they were today."

"Minor? The Jade Chamber, the second most important thing in your life, was destroyed, and you actually think that was minor?"

"Although the Jade Chamber is very important to me, it is ultimately just an inanimate object. As long as Liyue and its people remain, I can build another Jade Chamber. That is hardly difficult for me."

...As expected of the richest person in Liyue, her words really were infuriating. She could smash such a luxurious Jade Chamber without hesitation, then simply declare she would build another. What an imposing display.

"By the way, Mr. Yucheng, I recall you still have a Mingxia Floating Life Stone stored with the Feiyun Commerce Guild? I heard they found several buyers for you recently, but you refused to sell to any of them."

"That's right. None of their offers met my expectations. Aren't you planning to rebuild the Jade Chamber, Lady Ningguang?"

"Were you waiting all along for my Jade Chamber to be destroyed in this battle? You certainly planned far ahead."

"Just a coincidence. After all, a Mingxia Floating Life Stone that large could speed up the reconstruction of your Jade Chamber considerably. If your offer satisfies me, Lady Ningguang, I could bear to part with it."

"Hmph! That Mingxia Floating Life Stone of yours will definitely be mine, but whether I pay for it myself is another matter. A merchant must always weigh gains against losses. I never make a losing deal. After all, my favorite thing will always be Mora. The Jade Chamber can only rank second."

"I see. You want to use your power and standing as the Tianquan to have the wealthy merchants who want to curry favor with you pay for it?"

"Very clever. You could call it a win for all three sides. You get more Mora, I obtain this Mingxia Floating Life Stone at minimal cost, and those seeking something from me receive my guidance or information in return."

Ningguang smiled and held out her hand. Yucheng thought she wanted to pull him up while also signaling that their cooperation would go smoothly. Under Ningguang's puzzled gaze, he took her hand and pulled, trying to get up, only to discover that Ningguang was not bracing herself at all. Instead, he pulled her down.

With a stumble, Yucheng, Ningguang, and Ganyu, who was sitting on the ground, all tumbled into a heap in full view of everyone. The onlookers and Millelith exclaimed at the sight, their eyes blazing with gossip.

Yucheng now found himself in an extremely curious position, with Ganyu cushioning him from below and Ningguang lying on top of him. Ningguang's fragrance was clearly different from Ganyu's. If Ganyu's scent was as fresh and delicate as a Glaze Lily, then Ningguang's was as soft and hazy as a blooming Silk Flower, lingering without fading.

This was clearly Ningguang's first time being so intimate with a man in front of everyone. Even her years of practiced composure could not conceal the blush on her face. She hurriedly rose and snapped, "You lecher! What do you think you're doing?"

"What do you mean? Didn't you hold out your hand to help me up?"

"That wasn't what I meant. I was asking for what you promised me earlier."

"Huh? What thing?"

"Didn't I just give you the Jade Chamber? The thing you offered in exchange."

"Oh! You meant that. Couldn't you just say so? Holding out your hand as a hint made me misunderstand. It's at my house. I can go back and get it for you, or you can send someone to collect it."

Yucheng casually shifted the blame to Ningguang without feeling the least bit embarrassed. Whatever the case, he had come out well ahead from that little incident.

Ningguang looked at Yucheng as though he were a scoundrel. Could I mention Yelan's private photos in front of everyone? If I said it outright, believe me, I'd hold a wedding for you two tomorrow! May you enjoy a hundred years of marital bliss!

Ningguang left in a hurry, leaving behind the crowd of spectators. Seeing Yucheng acting as though nothing had happened, Ganyu also left with flushed cheeks. As Yucheng watched his comfortable lap pillow leave him, his disappointment was even greater than when he realized he lacked the ability to wield the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.

At this point, Paimon finally belatedly realized that she seemed to have forgotten someone. The more she thought about this [Rite of Parting with no adeptus to send off], the more suspicious it seemed, and she could not help asking Yucheng about it.

"Oh, that. Go to the Northland Bank now. Something interesting should be happening there that can answer all your questions."

Lumine and Paimon headed to the Northland Bank, half-convinced. As for Yucheng, he had no interest in a mystery-solving session when he already knew the truth. He would be better off spending that time thinking about how to increase his total chakra reserves.

This world had no chakra cheats like Tailed Beasts. In fact, Yucheng was the only person who could use chakra. Oh, no, there was also Rex Lapis, who had already successfully learned it in secret.

Just as Yucheng was about to leave, his system started acting up.

[Ding! Because you are suspected of cutting corners in the previous quest, this system is issuing the final time-limited Archon Quest ahead of schedule! As the Uchiha Clan's sole bloodline in Teyvat, revitalizing the clan is your inescapable duty. Complete any one of the following options to finish the quest.

A. Economic revitalization: become the richest person in Teyvat within ten years;

B. Military revitalization: become the strongest combatant in Teyvat within ten years;

C. Political revitalization: unite the Seven Nations of Teyvat within ten years;

D. Revitalization through offspring: have ten children with Uchiha blood in Teyvat within ten years.

Penalty for quest failure: immediate erasure! Quest reward: unknown.]