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

This fox lies without batting an eye. He clearly came all the way here to tell her about the movements of the Heavenly Territory Magistrate, but when he got to Ayaka Kamisato, he became just a casual accompaniment.

However, he didn't expose him, but instead changed the subject to the main topic.

"Miss Linghua, what is the purpose of the Heavenly Territory Magistrate's summons of the other two magistrates and his meeting with the diplomatic envoys from various countries who are in Inazuma?"

"I'm sorry, sir, I'm actually not sure about that either."

Ayaka Kamisato shook her head, a hint of apology in her eyes. "Ayaka is attending in place of my brother this time. As for the specific reason, only the Kujo family, the Tenryo magistrate, probably knows."

After listening, Xu Chuan fell into a brief state of thought.

The gathering of the three chief ministers and foreign envoys without any apparent reason seems rather contrived.

If General Raiden has any major decisions to announce, he can simply issue the decree through the Three Commissioners. Why bother gathering everyone together?

Could it be that General Thunder has given another order?

The thought had barely crossed Xu Chuan's mind when he shook his head.

In his view, the possibility was extremely slim.

Lei Film is nestled in her pure land, pursuing her eternity.

The Thunder General puppet is only responsible for following the rules; neither of them would make such a grand spectacle for no reason.

It's more plausible to say that this is the work of the Fools, who are plotting something behind the scenes.

After all, the Fools had long been secretly colluding with the Heavenly Commanders and the Imperial Commissioners. Those old guys in power had been sold out and were still helping the Fools count their money without realizing it.

This gathering in Inazuma City is most likely a trap.

But so what?

A faint smile appeared on Xu Chuan's lips.

No matter how many warriors the Heavenly Order had, or how well the Fools' ambush was concealed, it posed no danger to him.

Faced with absolute power, all scheming is as futile as a paper lantern.

It looks nice, but it breaks easily.

Narukami Island, within Inazuma Castle.

After the three arrived in the city, Yae no Miko parted ways with Xu Chuan and Kamisato Ayaka and went straight to the castle tower to meet General Raiden.

Xu Chuan and Ayaka Kamisato then went together to the office of the Tenryo magistrate.

Following the newspaper's editorial staff and the title of Liyue's diplomatic envoy.

The samurai in charge of receiving them nodded expressionlessly and turned to lead the way.

The man walked quickly, showing no intention of waiting and skipping even basic polite greetings.

As they walked, even the servants leading the way gave the two of them a subtle look.

It wasn't respect or fear, but a coldness that deliberately kept its distance.

The samurai I encountered in the corridor stepped aside slightly to make way for me, but didn't even give me a proper look, as if we were just passing by each other in thin air.

Xu Chuan noticed these details, chuckled softly, turned his head and whispered to Ayaka Kamisato beside him:

"It seems like we're not very popular."

His tone was relaxed, with a hint of teasing.

"I'm sorry." Ayaka Kamisato's voice lowered, a hint of self-reproach flashing in her eyes.

"This is perhaps because you are too close to the Society."

She had long anticipated being ostracized and treated coldly by the society.

The Tenryo Observatory is at its zenith, and the Kansei Observatory is wealthy and powerful. The two have been working together to erode the power of the Shasei for quite some time now.

She was already used to the cold stares and neglect, the overt and covert obstacles.

But how long has Xu Chuan come to Daoqi?

He had never offended anyone in the Heavenly Order, nor had he touched anyone's interests.

He suffered this cold treatment entirely because of his own actions.

Seeing the girl's delicate face filled with self-reproach, Xu Chuan reached out and patted her shoulder.

His hand landed on her shoulder, neither too light nor too heavy, the warmth of his palm seeping through her clothes.

"Relax, don't let your emotions control you."

Xu Chuan's voice was calm and resolute, like a calming stone thrown into a turbulent lake: "The real battlefield is yet to come."

Encouraged by Xu Chuan, Ayaka Kamisato took a deep breath and slowly suppressed her surging emotions.

“Ayaka lost her composure just now.”

She raised her head again, her gaze clearing once more.

Then she turned her head to look at Xu Chuan beside her.

He remained calm and composed, his pace unhurried, his gaze sweeping over the samurai on both sides of the corridor, a faint smile even playing on his lips.

That unwavering confidence in having everything under control stirred a sense of longing within Ayaka Kamisato.

As soon as the two stepped into the main hall of the magistrate's office, an old and sharp voice came crashing down on them.

"Little girl from the Kamisato family, is your brother just trying to fool this old man?"

The speaker sat upright in the main seat of the hall. His hair and beard were all white, his face was thin, and his cloudy eyes revealed a sharpness like that of a hawk.

He was dressed in a formal kimono embroidered with nine family crests, his back ramrod straight, exuding an air of arrogance from someone who had long held a high position.

Nine acts of filial piety, the current head of the family who follows the Tenryo Regulations, and the first of the Three Regulations of Inatsuma.

"Nine Greats..."

As soon as Ayaka Kamisato opened her mouth, her words were rudely cut off by the other party.

Kujo Takayuki didn't give her a chance to explain at all. His gaze swept over her as if she were an insignificant decoration, and finally landed on Xu Chuan.

"You are Liyue's diplomatic envoy?"

His gaze, filled with undisguised scrutiny, swept over Xu Chuan from head to toe.

His gaze held a hint of contempt and disdain, as if he were appraising a substandard item.

"Genuine or genuine."

Xu Chuan met that condescending gaze and uttered four words with neither humility nor arrogance.

He stood still, his gaze calmly meeting that of Kujo Takayuki.

Seeing his composed and unyielding demeanor, Kujo Takayuki snorted coldly.

"Hmph, a country that has lost its gods should have some self-awareness."

These words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake; the ripples they created were enough to submerge the entire Kujo family.

Chapter 199 Linghua's Protection, the Conspiracy Begins to Emerge

The air in the hall froze instantly.

Even the lady sitting to the side, who had been watching the show with an air of detached amusement, couldn't help but pause in surprise.

In the Fools' plan, they offered some benefits to Kujo Takayuki so that he would suppress and make things difficult for Xu Chuan.

But even she didn't expect that the old man's mouth could be so sharp.

The Fools had information within their ranks that Morax was not dead.

An ancient god who ruled Liyue for 3,700 years died so inexplicably. What a ridiculous joke!

Even now, the Fatui still cannot fathom Morax's true intentions, only knowing that the Queen has made some kind of deal with that Geo God.

But these are not the main points.

The real point is that even if the Rock God really is gone, this guy named Xu Chuan in front of us is not someone to be trifled with.

He defeated the Wind Demon Dragon alone and suppressed the Whirlpool Demon God Oser.

Unbeknownst to outsiders, he defeated two Fools' Enforcers.

Any one of these achievements would be enough to intimidate a region, let alone all of them being attributed to the same person.

Its very existence is no different from that of a demon god walking in the world.

"However, this is for the best."

The woman picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked at Xu Chuan's profile through the rim of the cup, a cold smile creeping onto her face.

The more Kujo Takayuki angers this guy, the easier it is for the Fools' plan to succeed.

A person consumed by rage will reveal their weaknesses, make irrational decisions, and become firmly bound to Inazuma Castle.

And they took advantage of the situation.

Moreover, this is Inazuma now.

Without the Wind Demon Dragon to command, he faced the entire Heavenly Regime alone, as well as the Inazuma Goddess who sat high on the throne.

How much trouble can he possibly cause?

The lady gently placed the teacup on the table, a barely perceptible smile curving her lips.

"Lord Kujo, your words are far too rude."

A clear voice interrupted her thoughts.

Ayaka Kamisato stepped forward, blocking Xu Chuan's path.

She was not even as tall as Xu Chuan's shoulder, but she stood straight, her hands clenched into fists and hanging at her sides, her fair knuckles turning white from the force.

Her chin was slightly raised, and her usually gentle lake-blue eyes were now burning with two flames as she looked directly into Kujo Takayuki's eyes.

"Lord Xu Chuan represents Liyue, and he must be given due respect at all times and in all places."

"Please retract your words, Lord Kujo."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was firm and resolute, carrying an unyielding determination.

"Little girl from the Kamisato family, are you questioning this old man?"

Kujo Takayuki's face darkened.

“Ayaka is merely stating the facts; I hope Lord Kujo will understand.”

Ayaka Kamisato refused to budge an inch.

Kujo Takayuki stared at her for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter in exasperation.

It's just a fallen company's magistrate.

In terms of status, she was merely the younger sister of the head of the Shenli family, yet she dared to contradict him in front of so many people?

Even Ayato Kamisato wouldn't dare act like this, so what is Ayaka Kamisato?

"Even your brother might not dare to speak to me like that. The Kamisato family is truly..."

"This is utterly ridiculous!"

A voice suddenly cut off the words that Kujo Takayuki had not finished speaking.

Xu Chuan stepped out from behind Ayaka Kamisato and stood in front of her.

His movements were neither hurried nor slow, yet they carried an undeniable sense of oppression.

"If the three chief ministers under General Thunder are all so despicable, then there's no need for me to stay and listen to your nonsense."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

His tone was as flat as stating a simple fact, but it was precisely this flatness that made Kujo Takayuki feel humiliated like never before.

He would rather the other person roar in anger, or slam their fist on the table and glare at him, because that would at least prove that his words had an effect.

But this nonchalant attitude makes it seem as if Kujo Takayuki is just a clown, not even qualified to provoke the other party.

"What did you say!"

Kujo Takayuki was furious and slammed his right hand heavily on the table, making a dull thud.