Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

Although in theory one could wait a few years or decades to let Asmodeus calm down, Su Chen plans to venture into the Abyss next. Since his soul link with the Abyss Order has been severed, he is unsure of the situation there, so it would be safer to find more helpers.

The others weren't affected much, but Asmodeus was definitely the number one fighter in Teyvat. Without her, the team's momentum would be significantly weakened.

"Sigh~ Why is it so hard to be a champion of justice?"

Su Chen sighed helplessly.

The principles of Heaven are now rendered powerless.

After much deliberation, Su Chen decided to go find his old friend.

Looking at the entirety of Teyvat now, among the four Kage, only Asmodeus still retains considerable fighting power. Baal and Paimon are both outmatched, and Socrates can't come. Besides them, the Human Emperor, the Dragon King, and the Emperor are all quite capable, but unfortunately, they are all Su Chen himself.

This makes outsiders think that Teyvat is full of talented people, but only Su Chen himself knows how hard it is.

Putting aside these big shots, only Morax is still a force to be reckoned with.

Oh right, and there's Vilette too. She's a complete dragon, so she's not bad for boosting our courage.

Thinking this, Su Chen stepped out of the Floating Palace, his figure gradually disappearing from the spot.

When they reappeared, they were already inside the Emperor's Palace.

In the courtyard, Heureia was humming a song as she watered a patch of glass lilies.

Noticing someone's presence, she turned around, her eyes wide with surprise: "Oh my, Xuanyuan, you're back."

"Heureia, where is Zhongli?" Su Chen asked.

"He seems to be quite busy lately."

"A bit busy?"

"Well, about half a month ago, a guest came to the Human Emperor's Palace. He seemed to be of very high status, but... well, he seemed to lack common sense. He caused quite a bit of trouble in Liyue Harbor, and Zhongli was busy running around doing everything he could. He was exhausted."

Heuria couldn't help but smile at this, "This is the first time I've ever seen Zhongli so busy."

A distinguished guest?

Su Chen's expression was strange.

Could it be her that Zhongli is treating her like this?

"And what about Zhongli now?"

Just then, footsteps came from outside the courtyard.

"Ah, Zhongli is back."

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Chapter 165 Nasita: My dad is Azir! [Please subscribe]

Zhong Li never expected that he, a retired old man, would one day encounter his superior coming to inspect him.

What do you call this?

Having seen too much fighting and killing, he now only wants to be a quiet consultant at the Rebirth Hall.

But Asmodeus is already at our doorstep, we can't just ignore him, can we? Besides, Zhongli thinks that if we let him wander around Liyue Harbor, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble.

For example, a certain dutiful Earthshaker has already secretly laid an ambush, and a cold glint has flashed on his sword, Pu Yuan. As long as Asmodeus does anything out of line, the Great Sage of Demon Extermination will use a spear technique that descends from the sky to nail the opponent to the ground of Liyue... Well, that's the plan.

However, because of Zhongli's appearance, the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons abandoned his plan to ambush and went to Guyun Pavilion to dig up the earth.

Of course, Xiao was relieved, but Zhongli suffered the consequences.

It must be said that the gods high in the heavens are truly otherworldly.

They know nothing and do everything recklessly.

Do I have to pay for food?

Of course, he should pay. As the God of Contracts, Zhongli absolutely must abide by the principle of fairness in transactions. If you eat a bowl of wontons, you should pay for a bowl!

Even if he has no money on him.

But he never skipped paying the bill, right? He didn't carry any money with him; he could send the bills to the Rebirth Hall, the Northern Bank, or the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce—anywhere would do.

But Asmodeus did not do that; he would eat and then leave, take the food and then leave.

"She bought a lot of Emperor Huang-related items, such as sculptures, scrolls, and books." Zhong Li stared at Su Chen as she spoke, implying, "Do you have some kind of connection with her?"

His thinking is not without reason.

First of all, we should learn from past mistakes.

Secondly, Asmodeus had stood before the statue of the Human Emperor for a long time, which gave Zhongli the feeling that he recognized him, no doubt about it.

So naturally, the other party was just passing by and wasn't looking for him, but for Su Chen.

"Uh..." Su Chen's lips twitched slightly. He hadn't expected Asmodeus to come to Liyue. He pretended not to see Zhongli's gaze and asked, "And then? Did you buy a lot?"

"a lot of."

"Have you paid yet?"

"Of course I paid."

"how much is it?"

"Two hundred and thirty-eight million Mora."

Su Chen's hand trembled, and he exclaimed in astonishment, "So many?!"

Zhongli calmly took a sip of tea and said, "Your products have recently increased in price significantly."

"What do you mean 'mine'? That's not mine..." Su Chen asked, "Why? Wait... what about the prices inflated for the Lantern Festival?"

"Ah."

understood.

This year's Lantern Festival lantern model is the Human Emperor. With double the joy, plus the recent events in Liyue about the Human Emperor, especially the Xuanyuan Sword flying away on its own, many Liyue citizens now firmly believe that the Human Emperor has returned.

Just a while ago, the royalists even organized a street parade, calling on everyone to join in and protect the culture of the human emperor.

Keqing couldn't stand it any longer and ordered the ringleader to be arrested. As a result, the matter escalated, and the royalists clashed with the Thousand Rock Army. In the end, Ningguang stepped in and came up with a solution that satisfied both sides.

However, no matter how much noise there was, the news of the Human Emperor's return spread throughout Liyue. Naturally, merchants would not let such a good opportunity pass by. Regardless of whether it was true or not, they just followed suit and shouted it out. Every time they shouted it out, the price of their goods would rise. This business was too profitable.

Normally, the locals of Liyue wouldn't be taken advantage of like this. Everyone knows what's going on, and having been immersed in the culture of the Emperor since childhood, they don't care about those things.

But outsiders are different.

It's said that a few days ago, a group of people came all the way from Mondstadt to buy a huge pile of Emperor's Talismans, claiming that these things were really useful and could save lives. This made those merchants laugh themselves to death.

If the Emperor's Talisman were truly useful, would it cost only a couple hundred Mora? A million or two Mora probably wouldn't be enough.

But that doesn't stop people from wanting to buy it.

As a result, a recent assessment of Mondstadt residents has circulated among business circles: they are foolish but have a lot of money.

Unfortunately, the Mondstadt market has already been taken over by the Yanhuang Merchant Guild, and it is said that they have even reached a cooperative relationship with the Knights of Favonius. This was initiated by Grandpa Luo, and others can only watch helplessly.

Besides Mondstadt residents, outsiders would also buy some, so in the end, the merchants still made a profit.

However, this is the first time someone has bought something like Asmodeus.

Zhongli recalled the events that had transpired, and it went something like this—

Asmodeus: "Zhongli, how about this one?"

Zhong Li: "The brushstrokes are powerful and the composition is ingenious. It is a rare portrait of the emperor. Although the price is a bit high, it is still worth it."

Asmodeus: "Buy."

Next stop.

Asmodeus: "Zhongli, how about this one?"

Zhong Li: "Amber stones that have not undergone any processing and are naturally formed in such perfect shape are extremely rare and have collectible value. They are worth buying."

Asmodeus: "And the price?"

Zhongli: "Just do what you feel is fair."

Asmodeus: "Buy."

In this way, Mora himself didn't even realize that the more than 200 million was being spent.

After listening, Su Chen put down his teacup, remained silent for a while, and then asked, "What was the final bill...?"

Zhongli smiled faintly: "No need to worry, it's all been sent to the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce in your name, so she won't be accused of skipping out on the bill."

"..."

Zhongli, thank you and your whole family!

Two hundred and thirty-eight million! You just spent it all like that?!

What a waste of money!

It's no exaggeration to say that if he were to buy these things, he could save at least half the money. Having run the Yanhuang Merchant Guild, he knows better than anyone how murky things are in Liyue.

Unfortunately, Zhongli never looks at the price when buying things, and Asmodeus is even less likely to do so; he probably doesn't even know what Mora is.

Su Chen could now imagine how the Luo family members must have felt when they saw the bill.

"Zhongli, are you doing this on purpose?" Su Chen said irritably.

Zhongli asked in confusion, "Why do you say that?"

"Two hundred and thirty-eight million, just like that, gone?" Su Chen snorted. "I should start thinking about your reimbursement limit at the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce. If this continues, the Chamber will go bankrupt because of you."

Zhongli calmly said, "Then if anyone comes looking for you again, I will have them wait for you to return in the Human Emperor's Palace."

Su Chen was speechless.

You're even threatening me now?

I should have thrown you, you lump of mud, on the ground back then.

“I think we can discuss this matter properly,” Su Chen said seriously. “I’m also thinking about Li Yue.”