Didn't you go to Teyvat to earn money to support me?

Few people know that not only coal, oil, shale, or precious metals, but even commonplace river sand, loess, and groundwater are minerals.

In modern society, unchecked resource exploitation allows modern humans to easily and destructively exploit natural resources, leading to easy capital monopolies. However, in the world of Teyvat, human resources are insufficient to deplete resources, thus eliminating the need for legislation specifically for extraction rights.

Human civilization at this stage did not yet need to understand the importance of natural resources.

Resources with zero cost.

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That night, Shen Liang returned to Baiju Inn.

As expected, everyone was still awake, because Shen Liang had been rushed to the General Affairs Department for emergency treatment, and there were quite a few people waiting there.

It's not that these girls are all anxious about their boss's safety; it's just that they've only been in Liyue for a few days, and if the boss gets into trouble, there's no point in continuing to work hard. They can just buy some souvenirs, take a picture at Yujingtai, and go back to Inazuma to report back.

"Honestly, I've always found it strange. How can a boy be so handsome?" Hiiragi Chisato said with a suspicious look. "And your body is too weak. You don't seem like a man. I suspect you might be a woman disguised as a man. How could you faint from the sun today?"

Some girls stared at Shen Liang's face, touching their chin, and said, "Could it be that Lord Liangzi isn't as heroic as we imagined, but actually quite weak and easily bullied, just like her appearance? Or have we been overestimating your strength all this time?"

"Have you forgotten that I genuinely defeated Kujo Sara right in front of you?" Shen Liang looked at the girl who had just spoken, his expression unfriendly. "What? You think you overestimated me and want to test your skills against me?"

"Yes!" the girl immediately shouted, "But could we try a different fighting style!"

Shen Liang was about to ask what kind of fighting style it was when he immediately understood.

Ayaka Kamisato was well aware that Shen Liang possessed the "Transformation of the Sea Moon," so she wasn't particularly worried about his health. She was also one of the few people who could guess that Shen Liang was likely suffering from a sudden mental breakdown.

However, upon hearing Hiiragi Senri's doubts about "Void," Kamisato Ayaka subconsciously recalled the final farewell between Shen Liang and Sango Miyako on the day Inazuma left.

She actually didn't sleep well that night.

She knew that Coral Palace Heart Sea also possessed "Transformation of the Sea Moon," but it was a pitiful cry of exhaling more than inhaling... She simply couldn't agree with the claim that Shen Liang was physically weak.

She doesn't yet possess the self-defense skill of transforming into the Moon Sea!

But at this moment, her blushing expression was noticed by the other girls.

Hiiragi Senri let out an "Oh," then grinned mischievously, "Miss Ayaka is definitely an experienced woman now. Judging from your appearance, the little wolf dog is still a little wolf dog after all. But boss, you really should get some sun more, get some healthy sun, and stop being so affectionate with Ayaka all the time."

"Yes, just be affectionate with us." "I can take a cold shower first to cool you down! That way you won't get heatstroke!"

Many girls who were keen on breaking up couples and trying to gain influence were unwilling to have no voice and spoke up one after another. However, Shen Liang, who was already used to their style, ignored them.

Ayaka Kamisato, completely unconcerned about her sisters' blatant wolfishness, leisurely stepped aside.

At this moment, Shen Liang brought back a projector and a PS5 from the teleportation screen, connected them to an outdoor power source, and projected the main interface onto the white wall. This room was the tea room on the third floor of the Baiju Inn. It was quite spacious, and since the tour group had rented the entire third floor of the Baiju Inn in advance, there was no need to expose any information.

Although no one understood what the items Shen Liang brought were for, the girls gasped in amazement when the images were projected onto the wall.

The PS5's main screen also features a frame of Shen Liang's half-played game, *A Dog Dies Again*. The protagonist's profile makes them think Shen Liang has "seen" an assassin, putting them on high alert. However, they quickly realize it's something like a movie. Inazuma also has movies; these expensive film toys had their initial market in Fontainebleau about a decade ago.

"Ryoko? What...what do you want to do with this?" Ayaka Kamisato asked, puzzled.

Shen Liang was also considering how to explain what this thing was to Ayaka and the others, but after thinking for a long time, he felt that using more descriptive words to describe a technological product would only make people feel more confused, so he simply didn't explain it.

Anyway, it's a toy, and humans always find it very easy to handle toys.

He opened Cities: Skylines, a city-building simulation game that allows you to build your own city from scratch. But it not only lets you customize buildings and terrain, but also simulates many of the problems that city development must address, such as transportation, education, electricity, water conservancy, police, fire protection, and healthcare, and can even simulate the economic system.

However, Shen Liang didn't need those conditions. He clicked on the option of unlimited economy and then started building terrain, city buildings, and roads.

Soon, the girls gathered in the room watching the projection screen gradually realized what Shen Liang was doing.

"A map of Liyue Harbor?!"

It was very easy to recreate the general terrain of Liyue Harbor in this game, because Shen Liang had even bought a map of Liyue Harbor from the General Affairs Department and then had Bronya recreate a 3D model according to the geographical coordinates. So he imported it into the game and recreated the map of Liyue Harbor very quickly. With some building and street details, it was almost identical to the real Liyue Harbor.

Although the replica model may not be very accurate, it doesn't need to be that accurate. Being able to understand it is the best.

So, having a sister who knows computers is really comfortable.

“The accuracy of this map…” Ayaka Kamisato’s expression froze slightly. “It’s actually a 3D map. This kind of thing can be considered military data, right?”

Shen Liang was taken aback, thought about it, and realized that... it was indeed the case.

"Otherworldly technology? If the people of Liyue discover this map, it will take a lot of effort to explain it."

"Wait, Ryoko-sama, you have such skills? You can do this in just a short time, which means that in your eyes, the terrain of our Inazuma Islands is also..." Another girl remembered something in surprise, but she quickly covered her mouth and looked at Shen Liang with a mixture of fear and relief.

"Fortunately, the shogunate did not decide to antagonize Lady Ryoko. Those people who were previously the Kansei Magistrate even said that the shogunate's diplomacy was too weak! I think they don't understand at all! The Tenryo Magistrate is indeed farsighted and did not push things to the worst possible outcome."

As the daughter of the Kanjo Magistrate, Hiiragi Senri nodded in agreement, "Yes, it's a good thing the Kanjo Magistrate has a smart person like me, otherwise we would have offended Ryoko to death and we wouldn't even know how we died."

Although Shen Liang had never actually considered creating a 3D terrain map to attack Inazuma, he knew he had a notorious reputation there, and they probably wouldn't believe him if he said it was just a game he'd only played for a few days. So he didn't argue, tacitly accepting that he was the "little devil of Haizhi Island," who was "ready to take down Inazuma and had even designed a high-tech map—he was clearly up to no good."

However, the real purpose is to use this game to explain his objective.

"First, let's look at the district classifications of Liyue Harbor."

Shen Liang zoomed in on the interface of "Cities Skyline" and then introduced the geographical location of the urban area.

"Liyue Harbor is a port city. The trade route at the northern gate leads directly to Mondstadt by land. The eastern coast is home to industrial and commercial docks. The western part, relying on Mount Tianheng for its strategic depth, is easy to defend and difficult to attack. The official road at the southwest gate is mainly used for transporting ore from Blackrock Depths and the Rocky Abyss. You should know that ore is the foundation of Liyue's existence, and there are hundreds of official roads in Liyue dedicated to mining."

"While we aim to establish a strong brand in the apparel industry, our primary task right now is to gain a foothold, which requires a base. Currently, Liyue Harbor is mainly divided into three districts. We can categorize these as upper, middle, and lower, employing three site selection strategies accordingly."

"First is Tiger Rock in the south, which is the old town of Liyue Harbor. It is the most densely populated area in Liyue Harbor, with the most commoners and the largest number of residents. The advantage of choosing this location is that the land price is the lowest, at only about 500,000 Mora per square meter. Moreover, there is a lot of traffic here, making it very lively and suitable for getting down to earth. I call it the best strategy."

As soon as she finished speaking, a girl frowned. "Although the land price in Chihuyan is low and there is a lot of people, most of the people here are workers, craftsmen, or small business owners. Whether you can make money or not, starting a business here will set the tone for your lifestyle."

This statement received a lot of agreement.

Style is very important. If a brand is labeled as "cheap" or "universal" from the start, it will actually hinder its growth. And if you want to make money, the most important thing is to target whoever has the money. Even if you're just trying to fleece people, it's the easiest way to do it.

However, people in higher social classes do not immediately choose products from lower social classes, and "good quality and low price" is not even a key indicator for them.

Of course, not all high-class people are like this, but for them, the time cost of browsing through lower-class goods is far greater than buying luxury items directly. The girls here are all from Inazuma's elite circles, many of whom have learned these intricacies from a young age, so they understand them very quickly.

But Shen Liang didn't participate in the discussion. He waited until the girls had finished discussing before continuing.

"Secondly, there's the CBD in the central area, which is the central business district. It has the most banks, chambers of commerce, and high-end shops, and it's also where the General Affairs Department is located. So it's a gathering place for wealthy buyers and sellers from all over the world, and even the Liyue Seven Stars have set up a chamber of commerce here."

"The advantage is that the people who come to and from Scarlet Cloud Slope are all rich and powerful, with extremely strong purchasing power. The disadvantage is also obvious: the land price is extremely high, with good locations costing as much as five million mora per square meter. If you want to build a standard commercial building of 1,000 square meters, it will directly exceed five billion mora, which is a terrifying expense. Therefore, I think it is a middle-ground strategy."

The land price in Feiyunpo can be up to ten times higher than that in Chihuyan, even though they are only separated by a district and a few streets.

But this is Liyue, a place where every inch of land is truly precious. Earthlings might not understand what five million Mora per square meter means; that's five hundred ounces of pure gold, enough to cover that one square meter of ground with thin gold bricks after melting.

Only the wealthy in Liyue can afford to not care about gold.

The Northern Bank of Liyue once boasted an arrogant saying, "We don't circulate gold, but blood, tears, and wails," but anyone who truly understands the business system would scoff at this statement. This is because Liyue's wealth is no longer something that a mere bank can shake; they hold the power to interpret the value of gold and the right to mint Mora.

Therefore, Ningguang, the Tianquan star of Liyue, also has a famous saying: "The one who makes the most money is, of course, the dealer who never touches the dice."

Then came another round of enthusiastic discussion among the girls. Shen Liang waited a while before speaking calmly and deliberately.

"Finally, in the north, in the high city of Liyue Harbor, is Yujingtai."

"You've probably all heard the ancient poem describing Jade Capital Terrace: 'Jade Capital has always been a place of prosperity, the imperial home for thousands of miles. Jade palaces and jeweled halls, feasting on gold and drinking jade, the sounds of pipa music filling the air.' This is the political center of Liyue Harbor. Jade Capital Terrace doesn't have many shops or merchant guilds, but it's a scenic spot with mountains and water. The Liyue Septim reside here, housing the residences of the most powerful group in the country."

"By the way, the Liyue Seven Stars work and govern right here, and the Moonsea Pavilion is also located here." Shen Liang held up a finger and pointed to the ceiling, "Closest to the 'sky'."

“The advantages are clear: even the land prices here are lower than in Feiyunpo. But there are also disadvantages. For example, this place is not suitable for opening a shop at all, and it is very likely that the shop will not be able to be opened.” Shen Liang smiled. “So this place can only be considered a poor choice.”

The three strategies—superior, middle, and inferior—are all very pertinent.

The best strategy is immediate and the fastest; they even have the money now to buy a base and take the first step. The middle strategy is the most logical step; Scarlet Cloud Slope is clearly the most suitable location to launch the Emmanuel brand. As for the worst strategy, Jade Capital Terrace seems unsuitable no matter how you look at it; its only advantage is that it's convenient for meeting important figures and cultivating relationships.

"What do you mean?" Shen Liang looked at the room full of beautiful women with furrowed brows.

"Hmm! Lady Ryoko, I think..." A flood of ideas overwhelmed Shen Liang. He listened with a slight smile to everyone's thoughts, gradually formulating a plan in his mind.

After that, he casually left the PS5, which the girls had almost figured out, and went back to his bedroom. The game console was clearly more interesting than the men; even Ayaka Kamisato couldn't resist staying.

Before entering the bedroom, Shen Liang turned around and saw a group of people staring at Outlast 2, eager to try it out. Although they couldn't understand the Chinese tutorials and settings, the innate human ability to play games allowed them to quickly get into the swing of things. A group of girls stared wide-eyed at Ayaka Kamisato, who was holding the controller, with their mouths agape.

—I hope you won't be disturbed by the noise at night.

Chapter Seventeen: Torachiyo Suffers Another Blow

The next morning, at six o'clock.

It was the height of summer, and Teyvat had no air conditioning, so Shen Liang was woken up by the heat right on time.

Opening his eyes, he was not surprised to see a demon girl with long, princess-cut hair, and he instinctively hugged her tightly in his arms.

Torachiyo was actually very beautiful. In terms of appearance alone, she was the most beautiful woman in Inazuma five hundred years ago, and as long as she didn't make a sound or fight, she was the most quintessential Yamato Nadeshiko with long, straight black hair. However, she could hardly maintain a quiet image, just like she is now.

Because Shen Liang constantly uses the Transformation of the Sea Moon technique, his body surface temperature remains around 27 degrees Celsius year-round, making him relatively comfortable in both winter and summer. Therefore, Hu Qiandai recently enjoys sleeping with him in her arms. However, unlike Shen Liang, who possesses the bloodline of the Sea God, the Oni clan's surface temperature is around 40 degrees Celsius, making sleeping together in the sweltering summer heat a real ordeal.

Especially since this guy's long legs were unfortunately draped diagonally across his waist, making him not very happy to find that he was already soaked with sweat. Actually, he had taken a shower before going to bed yesterday, and now it looked like he would have to shower again before going out.

"I haven't asked you yet, do you know Gan Yu?" Shen Liang suddenly asked.

He didn't check if Torachiyo was awake before asking directly, and Torachiyo opened her eyes at the same time, stretching as expected, "The Liyue Immortals are much older than me, I am a junior."

Heroic Spirits and their hosts are connected; whether Torachiyo is awake or not is as easy for him as knowing if a computer is powered on. Moreover, as a Heroic Spirit, Torachiyo is awake most of the time, so she doesn't experience mental fatigue and doesn't need true sleep.

Her sleep was merely a form of relaxation; otherwise, she wouldn't have had much to do, since the game console Shen Liang brought yesterday was now in the hands of those girls.

"You know each other well?"

"I just had some feelings after meeting him." Tiger Chiyo lay on the edge of the bed, smiling as she watched the handsome young man who was about to go to the washroom. She saw his long black hair cascading down his back, and him standing barefoot in front of the cabinet looking for a change of clothes. "So many years have passed, but Sister Gan Yu hasn't changed much. She's still so absent-minded and cute, just like when I first met her."

"But everything has changed long ago." Shen Liang rummaged through his underwear.

“Yes, she’s alive, I’m dead, we’re separated by life and death.” Torachiyo shrugged. “It’s just that seeing someone from the past makes me think a lot. Last night I dreamed again about my husband from a long time ago, the one whose face I can’t even remember.”