I write novels in Liyue

Fang Qiu smiled.

but.

When it comes to cunning and strategic thinking, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" mainly focuses on military tactics and strategies to secure victory.

When it comes to the cunning and shrewdness of officialdom and the intricacies of human relationships, one must read "Journey to the West".

The original work is "Journey to the West: The Tale of Exorcising Calamities".

When I was young, I watched Journey to the West to see the monkey, to see the Great Sage Equal to Heaven trampling the heavens and being unrestrained and arrogant.

Many adults who watch Journey to the West as adults feel that the power levels in the original story are inconsistent and begin to prefer darker versions of the story.

I want the sky to no longer obscure my vision, the earth to no longer bury my heart, the heavens and earth to understand my will, and all Buddhas to vanish.

Journey to the West is a hoax, immortality is a hoax. The gods kept the Heavenly Court for themselves and left the calamities of the earth to humankind.

It was all a show.

As a result, countless fan works have been created.

As they get older, they begin to glean life experiences and insights into human relationships from various perspectives within "Journey to the West."

The author of "Journey to the West: The Tale of Exorcising Calamities" experienced the court during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, a time when political class contradictions, ethnic contradictions, and internal contradictions within the ruling class were constantly intensifying.

In the imperial court, the ministers vied for power.

Therefore, Fang Qiu's favorite perspective is to understand "Journey to the West: The Legend of the Monkey King" from the angles of power struggles and interpersonal relationships.

It can also be considered a deeper version of the dark fantasy Journey to the West.

She is also considering whether or not to write "Journey to the West".

Even compared to the story of the Rock King Emperor, which has real historical basis, this story is just as good.

Moreover, it is suitable for all ages.

People at different stages of life and in different positions can gain different insights from reading "Journey to the West".

The only problem is that the original Journey to the West satirizes the regime, depicting everyone in the high halls manipulating power and vying for profit...

If I were to write it out, I don't know if Ms. Ningguang would protect me...

I always feel it's very dangerous...

You must know that the power of literature is quite formidable.

Historically, during the Three Kingdoms period, the Shu Han regime experienced political instability after the death of Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and the passing of his successors Jiang Wan and Fei Yi. Then, Qiao Zhou wrote an article called "On Hatred of the State," which portrayed Jiang Wei as a negative example in Shu. Even Zhuge Liang's son opposed Jiang Wei's Northern Expeditions. Jiang Wei was almost dismissed and even missed the period of turmoil in Wei after Sima Zhao killed Cao Mao.

In the end, morale plummeted... and they forgot all about home.

So, as for writing "Journey to the West," I'll have to wait until I get back to Liyue and ask Ningguang about it...

As Fang Qiu pondered and chatted with Paimon and the traveler, the carriage carrying them finally arrived at the huge stone bridge in front of the gates of Mondstadt.

As far as the eye can see, there are massive city walls and heavy city gates, exuding an aura of history.

On the stone bridge ahead, more than a dozen pigeons were occupying the middle of the road, pecking at food without any fear or regard for others. And next to those pigeons stood a child.

Chapter 561 Where is the big cutie so big and cute?

The sturdy yet flexible wheels of the chariot rolled over the stone bridge, producing a deep, resonant sound.

On the stone bridge, pigeons took flight on the wind. One of them flew too fast and its wing struck the child's face. Then, like a kite with a broken string, it fell into the lake.

"I hope the pigeons are alright."

Just as Fang Qiu was thinking this, the pigeon took flight again and caught up with its companion.

For a moment, only that child remained on the entire bridge.

The carriage sped past, then came to a steady stop at the city gate a moment later.

"Hello, please get out of the car for a routine check... Hmm? So it's the Honor Knight."

Just as Fang Qiu peeked out, curiously exploring this foreign city-state, the members of the Knights of Favonius guarding the city gate gave him a knightly salute.

"good evening."

Ying greeted him with a smile and asked, "Do I still need to be checked?"

"Since he is an honorary knight who has made great contributions to Mondstadt, there is no need to check him."

Before the Knight of Favonius could speak, a voice rang out.

Fang Qiu looked up at the sound and saw a woman slowly walking over.

The woman had a stunning figure, wore a purple magic hat, had flaxen hair, and was dressed in a purple witch's outfit. Her sexy, straight, and voluptuous legs were encased in high-quality stockings, which stirred the imagination.

She appears elegant and languid, yet carries a hint of danger.

A natural beauty.

It's like a thorny rose.

Aside from the somewhat risky hairstyle, it can be said to perfectly match her imagination of Tingyu before she took human form.

If you could add a cat tail, and a cat ear under the wizard's hat, that would be a sure-fire kill.

Just as Fang Qiu was looking at Tingyu in her arms, lamenting that Tingyu was so disappointing as to only transform into a cat-eared little girl, she suddenly saw that the woman had turned her gaze to her, and a seductive smile appeared on her delicate lips.

Fang Qiu quickly banished the impolite thoughts from her mind and returned a sheepish smile.

"Since Miss Lisa says so, then there's no need for further inspection. I apologize for taking up your time."

The Knight of the West Winds said politely.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Lisa smiled, then looked at Ying, Fang Qiu, and Paimon, and said, "The three of you, come with me into the city."

Once the carriage had slowly driven away, the guards at the gate immediately began to discuss the matter.

"Did you see her? The white-haired lady in the traveler's car just now?"

"I saw it, oh my god, it's so beautiful."

"Wait a minute, wasn't it said that Miss Fang Qiu would be coming to Mondstadt for the Returning Wind Flower Festival? Could that white-haired lady be her?"

"Very likely! After all, I heard that Fang Qiu went to Inazuma with travelers last time, and Inazuma also said that Miss Fang Qiu is a white-haired beauty. My goodness, I had heard that Fang Qiu was a great beauty, but I never expected her to be this beautiful!"

"Stop dreaming. Fang Qiu is definitely an old man. Without the maturity of an old man's age, he simply couldn't write such beautiful words. Besides, I have information from Liyue."

"Not many people in Liyue have seen Fang Qiu, right? How do you know that Fang Qiu definitely can't be a beauty?"

"Inazuma has already confirmed it, but you're still being stubborn. Do you like old men or what?"

"However, on another note, I feel like I've seen that white-haired beauty somewhere before... I think it was in Angel's Gift... but I don't remember her having this kind of temperament... she should be more sharp... I remember the Traveler was there too... and there was also a young man from Liyue who came to the tavern and ordered a tea with a very difficult-to-pronounce name. I have a deep impression of that young man, so I also have some impression of that white-haired lady who was also dressed in Liyue."

"You're really something, with such a beautiful woman right there, you're more impressed by a man."

"You don't understand. That young man's every move was like magic. At that time, everyone in the tavern, regardless of gender, was attracted to him."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion and argued fiercely.

Finally, they made a bet.

Let's bet on whether Fang Qiu is that white-haired beauty.

The bet is that the loser must abstain from alcohol for a month.

Fang Qiu and the others followed Lisa into the city, where they first needed to park their carriage at the post station for maintenance.

"Little cutie, this big cutie must be Miss Fang Qiu, right?"

Lisa glanced at Ying, then looked at Fang Qiu and asked with a smile.

For some reason, when Lisa said "Big Cutie," Fang Qiu felt that Lisa's gaze shifted downwards a little.

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

"That's right, she is the famous Fang Qiu."

Paimon said with his hands on his hips and a proud look on his face.

"It's a pity it's not the famous Paimon."

Ying laughed and teased from the side.

"Hey! I'm pretty famous in Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, and Sumeru too, you know!"

Paimon stamped his foot and then said, "Her name is Lisa, she's the librarian of the Knights of Favonius, and you could say she's Jean's secretary."

"I see."

Fang Qiu nodded, smiled, and said, "Hello, Miss Lisa, my name is Fang Qiu."

"Don't be so formal. My friend is my friend. Just call me Sister Lisa."

Lisa smiled and said, "I've been looking forward to meeting you for a long time, and today my wish has finally come true. Just as I expected, you are a great beauty."

"Miss Lisa, you flatter me."

Fang Qiu quickly replied, "Miss Lisa is the one who is very beautiful and pretty."

"You have such a sweet tongue, it was worth it for me to volunteer to pick you up."

Lisa smiled and said, "Let's go, you must be tired from traveling so long. I'll take you to your accommodation."

"Good work."

Fang Qiu nodded.

They walked and talked.

They then realized that Lisa hadn't just been passing by, but had come specifically to pick them up.

Then, Paimon asked Lisa why her arrival was such a coincidence.

Fang Qiu was also very curious about this.

It's worth noting that Inazuma had Hayato wait for her to receive her.

Although Zaoyou went directly to the accommodation to greet them...

Lisa smiled and said that magicians have their own methods.

They chatted and laughed along the way.