While I was in Mondstadt, I never imagined becoming a god.

Xu Chuan and Ayaka Kamisato stood side by side, seeing off the three who were about to leave.

"Thoma, you will lead the way, taking Miss Ying and Paimon to Haiqi Island."

Ayaka Kamisato solemnly instructed, her tone carrying a hint of entrustment.

"Yes, ma'am."

Thomas bowed and accepted the order, then turned to Ying and Paimon, giving them a bright smile.

"Miss Ying, Miss Paimon, although the journey to Haiqi Island may be a bit bumpy, with me, Thomas, here, I guarantee that nothing will go wrong."

"Ying, Paimon, be careful." Xu Chuan took a step forward, his gaze falling on the two of them.

"Once I finish my research here, I'll come to Haiqi Island to find you."

As he spoke, a thought suddenly occurred to him.

A ball of platinum-gold light flew out from his body. The light was pure and intense, and the air around him trembled as soon as it appeared.

In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a giant, snow-white wolf as tall as a person.

The giant wolf stood on all fours, its fur as white as frost and snow, reflecting a cold, silvery light in the sunlight.

It simply stood there quietly, yet a chilling aura naturally emanated from it.

When Ayaka Kamisato and Toma saw this scene for the first time, they were both amazed to see the giant wolf that had appeared out of nowhere.

Both of them possess the Eye of God, allowing them to sense Andrius's terrifying elemental power.

Thomas even subconsciously placed his hand on the weapon, only slowly releasing it when he realized it was something Xu Chuan had summoned.

A strange light flashed in Ayaka Kamisato's beautiful eyes.

Although she already knew that Xu Chuan was no ordinary person, she couldn't help but marvel at what she saw.

"Andrius, protect them," Xu Chuan instructed calmly.

The snow-white giant wolf lowered its head slightly, its voice deep and majestic, like muffled thunder from a distant place, stirring ripples in the air.

"Yes!"

The absolute obedience in that voice moved Ayaka Kamisato and Thomas once again.

"Then let's set off." Ying took a deep breath, forced herself to meet Xu Chuan's gaze, and gave a smile.

Paimon floated beside Ying and waved vigorously at Xu Chuan.

The tiny hands waving in the air looked especially adorable.

Xu Chuan nodded and watched the three figures disappear at the end of the road.

Andrius strode along at a leisurely pace beside Ying, his snow-white fur gleaming in the sunlight.

Xu Chuan only looked away when they could no longer be seen.

Shortly after Ying and Paimon went to Haiqi Island.

Xu Chuan's research has finally come to an end.

During this period, he almost locked himself in that makeshift laboratory, working day and night to advance various research projects.

Regarding the transformation between soul and elemental power, the compatibility model of the three realms' power, and the improvement plan for the Spirit Binding and Commanding Technique...

Data was recorded, analyzed, and integrated, eventually forming a hypothesis that urgently needed to be verified.

When the data for the last experimental sample was entered, Xu Chuan let out a long sigh of relief.

He rubbed his temples, tidied up the scattered notes on the table, then stood up, pushed open the door, and went out.

It's time to make some things completely clear.

Inside the Kamisato family's tea room.

This tea room is not large, but it is decorated very elegantly.

The plain-colored tatami mats were spotless, and a traditional Chinese ink painting of landscapes hung on the wall, its brushstrokes delicate yet its artistic conception profound.

The sunlight streaming in through the window becomes soft and warm under the filter of the bamboo blinds, enveloping the entire room in a hazy glow.

The two sat facing each other.

A low black lacquered wooden table stood between them, on which sat a white porcelain tea set and a bronze stove. The charcoal fire in the stove was burning brightly, making the water in the kettle bubble and gurgle.

Ayaka Kamisato knelt opposite her. Today she was wearing an elegant light blue kimono, and her long silver hair was loosely tied back with a ribbon. A few strands of hair fell on both sides of her face, making her delicate face even more beautiful and otherworldly.

With her eyes lowered, her long, slender, fair fingers held a bamboo whisk, intently stirring the emerald green matcha in the tea bowl.

The movements are fluid and elegant; every frame is like a painting.

Xu Chuan sat cross-legged, one hand casually resting on his knee, the other hand holding the teacup in front of him, taking a small sip.

The fragrance of tea unfolds on the tip of the tongue, carrying a slight bitterness and a lingering sweetness.

He put down his teacup, raised his eyes, and his gaze fell directly and frankly on Ayaka Kamisato.

"Miss Linghua, there's something I've wanted to ask you for a long time."

Ayaka Kamisato raised her head and met Xu Chuan's gaze.

"What does the Eye Hunt Order mean to you?"

Ayaka Kamisato's hand, which was making tea, suddenly stopped.

The tea whisk rested in the bowl, creating a shallow ripple.

Xu Chuan didn't urge her, but simply watched her quietly, waiting for her answer.

Seeing that she remained silent, Xu Chuan continued, his tone still flat.

"The Eyes of God are already rare. Even if all the Eyes of God in Inazuma were collected, the impact on the livelihood and economy of Inazuma would be very limited."

He paused, leaned forward slightly, and his gaze sharpened.

"I'm curious, Miss Ayaka, do you view the Eye Hunting Order from the perspective of the holder of the Eye of God, or... from some other perspective?"

A moment later, Ayaka Kamisato slowly put down the tea whisk in her hand.

Her expression darkened slightly, and a complex emotion surfaced on her delicate face.

She took a deep breath, raised her eyes to look directly at Xu Chuan, and spoke softly but firmly.

"Mr. Xu Chuan's words are as incisive as ever."

"Resisting the Eyehunting Order is indeed just an excuse."

"Just like those guys who use the guise of the Eye Hunt Order to constantly suppress dissent."

"The Tenryo follow the Kujo family's lead, shouting that they uphold the eternal way of the Shogun, but all they do is eliminate dissidents and line their own pockets."

Her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her dress, her knuckles turning white.

"On the surface, General Raiden commands the three magistrates to govern Inazuma, and all decrees come from the General's mouth."

"But now, the Heavenly Ranks have become the source of chaos in Inazuma by falsely claiming divine authority."

"If the Eye Hunt continues, things will only get worse."

Chapter 193 Ayaka Kamisato's Change (Bonus Chapter 6)

The Heavenly Commander controls the military and political affairs, while the Surveying Commander controls the finances. Together, the two are gradually eroding the power that originally belonged to the Society Commander.

If no change in circumstances occurs, Inazuma may never again have the title of "Three Commissioners".

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, adding on her behalf.

"It seems that the resistance that has risen on Haiji Island is inextricably linked to the Shabu-Magistrate."

She neither admitted nor refuted it, but remained silent, sitting there motionless.

But her attitude at this moment spoke volumes without words.

Xu Chuan did not pursue the matter further, but changed the subject, becoming more direct in his tone.

"The Fools are behind the Skylords. Miss Ayaka is risking her life to come to me because she wants to use my identity to gain the support of Liyue."

Ayaka Kamisato raised her eyes, a complex emotion flashing in them.

Yes.

This was originally her plan.

She originally planned to bring up the matter in a more tactful way at a suitable time after Xu Chuan finished his research.

She prepared a whole set of arguments, envisioned all possible responses, and even mentally prepared herself for rejection.

But she didn't expect that Xu Chuan would reveal all of this before she could.

It seems I underestimated Lord Xu Chuan.

But now that things have come to this, any attempt to cover up or circumvent the situation would only seem ridiculous.

Only by treating others with sincerity can we have the opportunity to win a powerful ally for the Shinri family.

Ayaka Kamisato took a deep breath, placed her hands on her knees, leaned forward slightly, and bowed deeply to Xu Chuan.

Her forehead almost touched the tatami mat, and strands of silver-white hair slipped from her shoulders, obscuring her profile.

“Ayaka is now holding nothing back.”

Her voice was low and solemn, carrying a resolute determination to go all in.

"Even if your thoughts change as a result, and you no longer wish to have any involvement with the Kamisato family, the Kamisato family's friendship will remain unchanged."

"Your Excellency will always be the most honored guest in the Kamisato family."

Xu Chuan looked at her serious expression, remained silent for a moment, and then chuckled softly.

"Miss Linghua is joking."

"Since I promised you to fight against the Eyehunter Order, I will never go back on my word."

Upon hearing this, Ayaka Kamisato suddenly raised her head, her eyes gleaming with surprise.

She straightened up, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know where to begin.

But then, Xu Chuan's next words made her tense up instantly.

"However, there is something that must be made clear."

His tone became more serious, and his gaze remained steady as he looked at Ayaka Kamisato.

"I can only help you on my personal behalf. I'm afraid Liyue can't offer you any assistance."

Xu Chuan clearly distinguishes between public and private matters.

He is Liyue's diplomatic envoy, representing the will of the Liyue Sept.

Every move he makes and every promise he makes represents Liyue's attitude in the eyes of outsiders.

If he were to publicly support Inazuma's opposition in his capacity as a diplomatic envoy, it would be interfering in the internal affairs of another country, something he does not intend to do.

He's not an executive officer of the Fools, nor is he so infamous that he doesn't care about these things.

After hearing this, the fleeting light in Ayaka Kamisato's eyes dimmed slightly.

Although the possibility of gaining the support of the Seven Stars of Liyue was cut off, her expression did not become dejected.

In her opinion, Xu Chuan himself was more valuable than the support from the Liyue Seven Stars.

The power Xu Chuan displayed far exceeded her expectations.

That unfathomable strength and all-seeing keen insight—when all of these converged in one person, a strong premonition arose in her heart.

The situation in Inazuma will undergo a complete transformation due to this person's intervention.

"It is already a great fortune for the Kamisato family to have Lord Xu Chuan's assistance."

Ayaka Kamisato's voice was sincere and earnest, her eyes sparkling with heartfelt gratitude.

"Alright, enough with the pleasantries."

Xu Chuan waved his hand, picked up his teacup, and drank the remaining tea in one gulp. "I came to see you not just for these things."

He put down his teacup and adopted a more casual sitting posture.

"Since your Kamisato family has been secretly supporting the resistance on Umijima Island."