Genshin Impact, Teyvat's own beloved immortal.

But doing so would be extremely risky. If the Stormterror heard the old lyre music and came to keep the appointment, only to find that the one who called it was not Barbatos, it would surely become even more enraged and go on a killing spree because it had been deceived.

The Fools who played the Sky Harp were the first to be killed, becoming the first wave of casualties.

After both sides have exhausted each other, I will lead my knights to arrive and reap the benefits, seizing the elemental power.

The plan goes through!

Thinking of this, Lu Sheng glanced at the time; it was already 10 p.m. He hadn't expected to drink with Wendy for so long.

"I have things to do, so I'll be going now. We'll drink until we drop next time."

Lu Sheng got up to say goodbye to Wendy, went downstairs to pay for his drinks, and left the pub to return to his residence.

He dug out the Sky Harp he had hidden under the floorboards and arrived early near the Goethe Hotel to wait.

When the clock struck midnight at the church, Rikuo climbed to the top of the windmill tower, where a masked fool was already waiting.

Lu Sheng felt that this person looked familiar. After recalling for a moment, he realized that he looked a lot like the debt collector who had ambushed him and Kaiya in the warehouse.

"Ah~ you're here, you're really punctual. Where's the stuff?"

The other person leaned against the door frame, their voice low.

"Where's my money?"

The masked man took out a contract from his pocket and showed it to Lu Sheng.

"This is a bank deposit slip. There are a total of 700,000 Mora in the account. It's already stamped. You just need to take the slip to the bank to exchange it. So, where are the goods?"

Lu Sheng glanced at the deposit slip; it was indeed a deposit from a legitimate bank, bearing the seal of the Yurenzhong Foreign Ministry, so there seemed to be no problem.

He took out the Sky Harp from behind his back and handed it to the other person, while taking the deposit ticket and putting it into his pocket.

"Sigh~ It's just that handsome guys are different, humph~ I don't know what kind of bewitching spell you cast on that lady, that made her agree to give you such a large sum of money. Damn it, I couldn't get this much money even if I killed a hundred people!"

Mondstadt-Liyue Chapter: Chapter Sixteen: He Was Too Eager to Improve

Seeing that the other person was quite dissatisfied, Lu Sheng smiled and shook his head, walked up to him, and asked, "We'll be colleagues from now on, let's get to know each other. May I ask your name?"

“Zamenhof, the debtor of the Fools.”

"It's Lord Zamenhof! My apologies for not recognizing you earlier. Were you the one in the warehouse earlier?"

Zamenhof retorted with dissatisfaction, "What sir? I'm only one rank higher than you, not even as high as that counselor. It was indeed me who ambushed you in the warehouse, but that was under orders. You won't hold a grudge against me, will you?"

Lu Sheng was shocked. "No way! After all, everyone is working for the Fools now. May I ask how long you've been a member of the Fools?"

"It's been almost ten years."

"Huh? In ten years, even a dog would have made it into the government by now. Why are you still just a debt collector? With your abilities, you could at least be a counselor, not just an executive officer, and not be working under someone else's thumb."

At this point, it was as if a wound in Zamenhof's heart had been reopened. He sighed and said, "I think so too, but unfortunately I am not from Winterfell, and my strength is not as good as the Lady and the Young Master. I have been living in a daze until now, and I can't even afford a house in Mondstadt."

Lu Sheng asked, puzzled, "It can't be that bad, can it? Just because you're not from the Winter Solstice Kingdom, you can't climb the ranks? Don't the Fools determine status based on strength?"

"Hmph! What utter nonsense! It's nothing more than an attempt to lure people into working for the Fools. In reality, as soon as a position becomes vacant, those Winter Lords will immediately try to send their children to fill it, just to give their children a prestigious resume. After a few years, they'll call their children back to Winter Lord, and with their past experience working for the Fools, they can easily get into politics."

"I heard you wanted to become an executive officer as soon as you arrived? It's good for young people to have ideals, but I'm not trying to discourage you. Let alone reaching the command level, even getting to my level isn't easy. Unless you make a significant contribution, unless I die, people below you will have a chance to be promoted to debt settlement officers."

This sounds so familiar. I never imagined that the Fools were so corrupt.

Aside from powerful figures like the Executive Officer, the power of the middle ranks has been almost entirely consumed by the nobility of the Winter Kingdom. A sucker like Zamenhof will probably only be able to do dirty work like murder and arson at the bottom for the rest of his life.

"This is outrageous! A man born between heaven and earth, how can he live a life of subservience? Brother Zamenhof, I, Lu, am the first to stand up for you! But after ten years you're still just a debt collector, you yourself have problems too."

Upon hearing this, Zamenhof narrowed his eyes and questioned, "What do you mean by that?"

"Have you not heard that there is always a way out? As long as you want to improve, the path is right under your feet. The question is whether you are willing to take it and how you take it?"

Zamenhof was filled with respect. "Would you be willing to show me the way?"

Lu Sheng smiled and nodded, saying, "On the path to advancement, having ability is the most important thing. Secondly, you must know how to help your superiors solve their problems."

“But I’ve completed every mission perfectly.” Zamenhof didn’t understand what Lu Sheng meant.

"No, no, no, what I mean by solving problems is not completing tasks assigned by superiors, but proactively completing tasks that superiors have not yet assigned."

A shrewd glint appeared in Zamenhof's eyes. "Stop beating around the bush and just tell me what to do."

“Come here, let me tell you.” Lu Sheng beckoned Zamenhof closer and whispered, “I’m asking you, what does the lady want the Sky Harp for?”

"Is that even a question? Summon Stormterror to lure out the Wind God."

"By the way, can you play the harp?"

Zamenhof shook his head. "No."

Lu Sheng continued, "So, will the lady need to find someone who can play the harp to use the Sky Harp? That's what the leader will need in the future."

"I understand! I'll get things done first, so as not to make the lady speak up herself!"

"correct!"

Lu Sheng nodded in satisfaction. "This child is teachable!"

"But where can I find a bard who can play the lyre?"

"Hey! I happen to know one. He's currently drunk as a mush in the Cat's Tail Tavern. You should immediately send the Sky Harp back, then go to the tavern and kidnap that bard. The lady will definitely praise you highly and change her impression of you. She might even groom you as a confidant."

After listening, Zamenhof took a deep breath, his admiration practically written all over his face.

No wonder Rikuo received 700,000 Mora as soon as he joined the Fatui. He used to feel that this was unfair, but now it seems that the Fatui have found a treasure!

Seven hundred thousand Mora seems a bit too little! It should be one million Mora!

“I, Zamenhof, have wandered for half my life without achieving anything, but after hearing your words, I am truly enlightened and my mind has been cleared!”

"Not at all. We're all colleagues, so helping each other out is only natural. It's getting late, so hurry up and take the Sky Harp back. Don't keep the lady waiting too long."

"Alright, I'll take it to the lady right away, and then I'll go to the tavern and tie up that bard! Goodbye for now!"

After saying that, Zamenhof's figure vanished into the darkness in an instant.

......

The night in Mondstadt was quiet. On the deserted streets, a fierce gust of wind suddenly blew up, and in an instant, the surroundings returned to a peaceful and serene state.

Tick ​​tock...tick tock...

Bright red blood dripped down the steps, and in the darkness, a disheveled figure staggered into an empty alley.

"Ugh...that bard...damn it...who is he? How can he have that kind of power?"

Zamenhof, clutching his wound, knelt down and crawled forward.

"As long as... as long as we can get to that place..."

Passing through this alley, you'll find the Goethe Hotel ahead, the headquarters of the Fools.

pat!

A figure descended from the sky and landed in front of Zamenhof.

His eyes narrowed sharply as he looked up and saw the face of the person in front of him. He instantly felt a great sense of relief.

"It's you! Help me! That bard is no ordinary person! That unparalleled power... I suspect he is..."

Before Zamenhof could finish speaking, he seemed to suddenly realize something.

"You did this on purpose?! You knew who that bard was all along! Damn it! Why?! You traitor!"

Lu Sheng squatted down, his expression indifferent, and said coldly, "How can I improve if you don't die?"

Zamenhof was furious and reached out to grab the swindler in front of him, but he was too weak to do so due to his serious injuries and was instead held down by Lu Sheng.

With a crackling sound of electricity, the former debt collector, his eyes wide with resentment, died in the dark alley.

Lu Sheng turned the corpse over, removed the evil eye from the chest, and instantly refined it in his palm.

Mondstadt-Liyue Chapter: Chapter Seventeen: Paimon Shut Up

After eliminating Zamenhof, Lu Sheng returned to his lodgings and took a nap. When he woke up, it was already noon the next day.

"Whoever wakes up from a big dream first will know it in my life."

Lu Sheng stretched and said to himself with a self-deprecating smile, "Strange, why did I suddenly start reciting poetry? This isn't the Gu Realm."

After washing his face, Lu Sheng prepared to go to the Knights to check on Qin's preparations. Just as he reached the door, he stopped and turned around. He noticed that there was suddenly another person in the house.

Thunderfire Sorcerer.

"Want to get a spanking if you break into someone's house without permission?"

"Hehe~ You have to catch me first. Something big happened last night, and the lady would like to invite you over to have a talk with her in person."

"What happened?"

"Don't worry about it, you'll find out when you get there. Just remember not to let anyone see you. I don't need to tell you that, do I?"

The sorcerer Lei Ying delivered the message and disappeared from Lu Sheng's sight without a moment's delay.

Lu Sheng was very unhappy.

The reason for my dissatisfaction is that someone can easily enter and leave my resting place, which is absolutely unacceptable.

After all, people can adapt to changing circumstances and fight back when they are awake, but they are extremely vulnerable when they are asleep. Even a small child with a knife can easily kill a sleeping person.

For such a long time since last night, I've been in a dangerous environment, and thinking back on it is truly frightening.

Being cautious is never a bad thing; this place is definitely not safe to live in anymore.

I need to get to the lady's side as soon as possible. Without a doubt, it's because of Zamenhof. He just met me and then died. It would be a miracle if the lady didn't suspect me. If I don't go, it would be tantamount to admitting my guilt.

He packed all his belongings, left his residence, disguised himself, and went to the Goethe Hotel.

"The lady is upstairs, please."

Guided by the waiter, Lu Sheng arrived at his room on the second floor. As he opened the door, a delicate fragrance unique to nobles wafted into his nostrils.

The woman was wearing a red nightgown made of thin silk, lying on her side on the sofa, her long, fluffy golden hair casually draped over her shoulders.

Because of the excessively large bust size, the upper part of the pajamas was stretched out, and the clothes became tight at the waistline, clinging to the lower abdomen, making the lines of the lower abdomen faintly visible, becoming more and more obvious with each breath of the woman.

"come on."