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

The teacup on the table jumped, splashing tea that wet the files on the table.

how many years?

Since he took office as the Heavenly Commander, who has dared to be so disrespectful to him except in front of the general?

Even the Hiiragi family, who were in charge of the investigation, had to be extremely respectful in his presence, and the executors of the Fools were also very polite to him!

The warriors on both sides of the hall all placed their hands on the hilts of their swords.

The sound of metal scraping against the scabbard rose and fell, merging into a chilling, menacing din.

Dozens of eyes were simultaneously fixed on Xu Chuan, waiting for Kujo Takayuki's order to draw their swords and seize the offender.

"What, you're going to resort to force just because you're in the wrong?"

A disdainful smile appeared on Xu Chuan's lips.

He stood still, his body motionless, his eyes gleaming with a brilliant golden light.

Like two miniature suns, set in his eye sockets.

The moment the golden light shone, the air in the entire magistrate's hall seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

Everyone present simultaneously felt a sense of oppression emanating from the depths of their souls.

The samurai's hands, gripping their swords, froze.

Their instincts were screaming wildly, a sound louder than any military order.

If I draw my sword, I will die.

Just as the scene was tense and the air was as taut as a bowstring about to snap.

A lazy voice drifted in from outside the door.

"Look what I've seen! Is the Heavenly Commander holding a martial arts tournament?"

Yae no Miko gracefully entered the hall.

Her appearance was like a gust of wind, dispelling some of the oppressive atmosphere in the room.

She was still wearing that red and white shrine maiden outfit today, the Kagura bells jingling softly at her waist, her steps elegant and composed.

They ignored the tense atmosphere that was about to erupt in the hall.

"Then why not go directly to the general and fight him?"

"After all, only a duel before the emperor can bring unparalleled glory."

Her tone was casual, but it held a sharp edge.

"You jest, Divine Child."

Upon hearing the words "General," Kujo Takayuki felt as if he had been doused with cold water, and the anger in his heart instantly subsided by more than half.

"Such a trivial matter need not trouble the General."

He still had some self-awareness in front of Thor's retinue.

No matter how angry he was, he dared not be too presumptuous in front of the Eighth Prince.

Moreover, what she just said, though seemingly a joke, was actually a warning.

"Your Highness has arrived at just the right time."

Kujo Takayuki adjusted his posture, cleared his throat, and tried to steer the conversation back on track.

"The Eye Hunt is progressing smoothly, and the total number of Eyes of God that have been seized is not far from the target."

"At that time, the Heavenly Commander will hold a ceremony for the 100th Eye of God in front of the Thousand-Handed Hundred-Eyed God Statue, and the General will also attend the event."

He spoke with a hint of self-aggrandizement, and glanced at Xu Chuan out of the corner of his eye.

"That's all?"

Yae no Miko raised her hand to cover her mouth and let out an undisguised yawn.

The yawn was so exaggerated that even a little water glistened in the corner of his eye.

"Now that everything has been explained, we'll be going."

As she spoke, she naturally walked between Xu Chuan and Shen Li Linghua, gave them a wink, and turned to leave.

"Please wait a moment, Divine Child!"

Kujo Takayuki's voice came from behind, sounding colder and harsher than before.

"I have more to say."

Yae no Miko stopped and turned her head slightly, her purple fox eyes narrowing into a dangerous arc at the corner.

Kujo Takayuki stood up.

His face was as cold as a block of iron, his murky eyes fixed on Xu Chuan's back, his voice filled with undisguised gloom.

"The Hundredth Eye of God Festival is a grand event for Inazuma, concerning the glory of the General's Eternal Path, and there must be no mistakes."

"In addition, the general had previously instructed that outsiders should be strictly investigated."

As he spoke, he did so with a somewhat fanatical tone, attempting to assert his legitimacy.

"Tianling follows the general's will in performing its duties, and even if the other party is a foreign diplomatic envoy, it is naturally within the scope of this review."

"Therefore, before the festival ends, we ask that the envoy from Liyue remain in Inazuma Castle and not wander around unnecessarily."

"The Heavenly Commander will send people to protect your safety."

These words sounded grand and dignified, but in reality, they were a way of placing Xu Chuan under house arrest in Inazuma City.

Under the guise of a general's name and an investigation, the warriors of the Heavenly Territory were made to watch him like a criminal.

"Hmph, I hope that's true."

Yae no Miko snorted coldly, her voice filled with undisguised displeasure.

She turned around, her purple eyes staring directly at Kujo Takayuki, a hint of coldness in her gaze.

Kujo Takayuki did not meet her gaze, but lowered his head slightly in a respectful manner, but a smug smirk was clearly on his lips.

The woman who remained silent witnessed the entire conflict.

Her gaze shifted back and forth between Kujo Takayuki, Yae Shinji, and Xu Chuan, finally settling on Xu Chuan's departing figure surrounded by the three.

She slowly exhaled.

That's it.

The Heavenly Commander kept Xu Chuan in Inazuma City, using the pretext of a festival, an investigation, and seemingly respectable but actually flawed reasons to tightly bind his hands and feet.

As long as he remains in Inazuma Castle, the Fools will have ample time to carry out their true plan.

Everything was done to exploit his weakness.

Without him by her side, how much of a splash could that blond traveler and her floating companion possibly make?

The lady picked up the now-cooled teacup and drank the remaining tea in one gulp.

A duel before the emperor.

Yae no Miko's seemingly casual joke just now gave her a new inspiration.

If Xu Chuan really dares to stand on the stage for a duel before the emperor, then it would be a good way to kill two birds with one stone.

This way, they can both use General Thunder's sword to get rid of this troublesome fellow and offer the Heart of God to Queen Winter.

Hopefully, you can hold out a little longer in the duel arena.

The lady put down her teacup, the porcelain bottom tapping against the wooden table with a crisp, light sound.

She stood up, her skirt trailing a dark arc on the ground, and walked out of the magistrate's office without looking back.

Chapter 200 Kujo Sara, transformed into a kidnapper

The mandate of Heaven is being carried out.

Kujo Takayuki sat in the main seat, his face extremely gloomy.

The original plan was to take this opportunity to suppress the Society's magistrate and establish prestige in front of the three magistrates and diplomatic envoys from various countries.

Unexpectedly, an eighth-level divine child appeared out of nowhere, and was instead overpowered by that palace master.

However, the matters that the company adheres to can be put on hold for now.

The Kamisato family has already fallen from grace; it's only a matter of time before they are dealt with.

But that Liyue person, that guy who humiliated me in front of everyone, can't just let it go like that.

He upheld the nine principles of filial piety for decades, and even the general often heeded his advice.

When have I ever suffered such humiliation?

“Sara.” Kujo Takayuki raised his head, his gaze falling on the upright figure to his side, his voice squeezed out through clenched teeth.

"You're in charge of keeping an eye on that Liyue diplomatic envoy."

From this moment forward, deploy three teams of elite warriors to take turns guarding that guy's residence, turning it into an impenetrable fortress.

"Without my written order, he shall not leave Inazuma Castle even a step."

He paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"If you discover any inappropriate behavior from the other party, take them down immediately without asking for instructions."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Beside her, a woman wearing a red tengu mask responded in a deep voice.

at the same time.

Ayaka Kamisato parted ways with the two outside the magistrate's residence.

She was going to the Wooden Lou Tea House, a tea house hidden deep in the town of Inazuma Castle. It was a secret base of the magistrate, and her brother had left people there, so she needed to make contact with them.

"Lord Xu Chuan, Lord Gong Si will take his leave now. If you need anything, you may come to the Wooden Leak Tea House to find me."

Yae no Miko then led Xu Chuan through the main street of Inazuma Castle.

Arriving at a secluded courtyard, one could faintly see several layers of upturned eaves within the walls.

She raised her hand and gently pushed the door open. The barrier silently dissipated, and the door opened with a thud.

As a member of Thor's retinue, her residence in the city is by no means small.

The front yard is covered with white sand, and several meticulously trimmed black pines lean against the rockery. Wind chimes hanging under the corridor tinkle in the sea breeze.

The shrine maidens who reside in Inazuma Castle were walking in twos and threes through the corridors, and they all stopped and bowed when they saw Yae no Miko.

Then, she curiously glanced at the unfamiliar young man following behind her out of the corner of her eye.

"My Lord, is it because we were unable to see General Thunder?"

In the tea room, Xu Chuan sat cross-legged on the cushion, accepted the hot tea offered by the shrine maiden, and looked up at Yae no Miko, who was sprawled on the low table opposite him, completely lacking any semblance of decorum.

When she returned just now, although her expression was still lazy and composed, something was clearly wrong.

No, I saw it.

Yae no Miko's voice was muffled. She rested her chin on her crossed arms, her fox ears drooping slightly.

"Just now in the castle tower, the general's doll still looked the same rigid."

"Even after I revealed everything about the Divine Cherry Blossom Great Exorcism, it didn't affect that guy in the slightest."

She raised a finger and waved it weakly in the air.

"That stubborn person, once he gets stuck in his own eternal path, he won't listen to anything else."

Xu Chuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and showed no surprise.

He had done his homework before coming to Inazuma.

Lei Yingdian sealed his consciousness in the Pure Land of One Heart and entrusted his physical body to the puppet general.

This layered defense mechanism was designed to maintain eternity.

Even if Shadow were willing to change his mind, the will of the Thunder General puppet itself would create enormous resistance.