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At this moment, another sergeant from the Thousand Rock Army came to report: "Lord Ningguang, news has come from the Southern Cross fleet that the surrounding seas have fully returned to normal!"

Ningguang turned around and recognized the sergeant: "It's Zhengmao. Thank you for your hard work. How is the Thousand Rock Army doing?"

The Senju officer named Masamune nodded and replied, "Thanks to the medicine prepared by Lady Ningguang, the wounded on the Southern Cross fleet are all in good condition. With Lady Keqing's command and Lady Ganyu's protection, we have managed to minimize the damage as much as possible."

He turned to Shen He and said, "Of course, the most important thing is that this young lady came to our rescue."

"On behalf of all the brothers of the Thousand Rock Army, I express my gratitude to you!"

As Zhengmao spoke, he stood with his legs together, gripped the white-tasseled spear with both hands, stood straight, and gave Shen He the most standard military salute in the Qianyan Army.

When the tsunami struck, Zheng Mao, as the captain of the Qianyan Army, was on the Guyun Pavilion's position and witnessed its overwhelming power firsthand. If it weren't for Shen He freezing the waves, he didn't know if he would have survived the battle.

"I..." Shen He seemed a little at a loss. How should she react when someone thanks her?

Han Fulai gently put his arm around Shen He's shoulder and said, "You are the hero who saved Liyue Harbor. Your deeds are worthy of being written into operas and passed down to future generations. Enjoy these praises; you deserve them."

Shen He nodded and gave Han Fulai a slight smile: "Next time I hear Mr. Yun sing, I should be able to accept those praises without feeling guilty. Although I didn't want to be a hero, I just wanted to protect you."

Upon hearing this, Ke Qing and Gan Yu exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying the same message—

"Go ask your junior sister for clarification later."

"Remember to have your personal secretary give you a detailed report on your work."

Ningguang chuckled and instructed Zhengmao, "Let the soldiers rest well, but they must not be too lax. The seal of Guyun Pavilion is damaged, so we must be vigilant against the possibility of the demon god making a comeback."

This is naturally Ningguang putting her "demonic threat theory" into practice, making the whole performance a complete show.

"Yes!" Masamune accepted the order and left.

After Ningguang finished arranging the next steps, she turned her head to look at a towering cliff to her right.

"Having observed in secret for so long, have you reached any conclusions?"

Despite the distance, Ningguang's voice was extremely penetrating.

A familiar immortal figure appeared on the cliff, none other than the True Lord Liuyun Borrowing Wind.

She twisted her neck with a seemingly disdainful expression. "Hmph, you're asking for my opinion? If Shen He hadn't intervened, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

“I don’t deny that.” Ningguang smiled and glanced at Shen He beside her. “Thank you, Lord Liuyun, for nurturing such a great hero for Liyue Harbor. By the way, Shen He is now a member of our Moonsea Pavilion.”

Ningguang's meaning was very clear: the credit for this battle belonged entirely to the Seven Star Government.

"Oh? If I hadn't sent Shen He down the mountain, could you have defeated Ba Che?" Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun flapped his wings.

Ningguang smiled and said, "It's just that the process will be a little more difficult, but the final victory will still belong to us. At worst, I'll just smash up the Qunyu Pavilion."

Chapter 123, Step Three: Young Master Han Offers His Head, Immortal Li Yue Returns to Her Heart

"..." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun remained silent for a moment, then flew down the cliff and landed in front of Ning Guang.

She knew, of course, that Ningguang's confidence was not unfounded; if necessary, Ningguang was truly willing to destroy the Qunyu Pavilion.

"I have seen your imitations and modifications of the Returning Machine. You do have some novel ideas."

What Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun could see was a row of replica Returning-to-End Machines displayed on the beach of Gu Yun Pavilion. Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun's genuine Returning-to-End Machine was driven by immortal power and elemental power. Although it was powerful, it was difficult to mass-produce and use. The replica Returning-to-End Machines produced by Ning Guang and Ke Qing used amber as a reserve energy source. Although their power was not as great as the immortal version of the Returning-to-End Machine, they had the advantage of having no usage barriers.

It's like modern firearms; anyone can use them after receiving a certain amount of training.

As an immortal, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun naturally wouldn't consider how humans would use immortal mechanisms. In her view, being able to transform immortal mechanisms into something usable by everyone was an astonishing innovation.

She turned to Ningguang and said, "You've learned from your failures and made preparations in advance to deal with crises, which is a significant improvement compared to last time. Let's just say you've barely passed. There will likely be more challenges ahead, and I will be watching over you."

Ningguang knew that although Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun's tone was stiff, it was actually a very softened attitude, so she naturally accepted his praise without hesitation.

"As long as I remain in the position of Tianquan, I will protect the safety of Liyue."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun nodded, then turned his gaze to his disciple.

"Shen He, a few years ago I watched you sneak down the mountain, and then quietly return with a sad expression. This time when you come to Liyue Harbor, are you feeling any different?"

"Yes," Shen He answered her master solemnly. She reached out and grasped Han Fulai's hand. "Although I can't quite explain my feelings... I'm happier than I imagined."

"That's good." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun gave Han Fulai a deep look. "Han boy, I'll leave Shen He to you."

Am I being entrusted with my daughter's care by my mother-in-law? Han Fulai inexplicably felt like he was meeting the woman's parents, and he gently squeezed Shen He's hand in return.

"I will certainly live up to your trust."

“Alright.” True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng nodded again. “Speaking of which, I remember many interesting things about Shenhe when he was a child…”

Shen He stepped forward, directly interrupting Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun's words.

"That won't be necessary."

“Hmm…” Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun suddenly had a strange feeling. Is this what humans call “a daughter is not meant to stay at home once she grows up”?

She then looked at her other disciple: "Gan Yu, look at your junior sister... You're over three thousand years old, shouldn't you also...?"

"Liu Yun Zhen Jun!" Gan Yu stomped her foot.

Lord Liuyun Jiefeng shook his head helplessly. "Is that so? Hmph, they're all like that. If you don't like it, fine, I won't say anything more. I'm going back!"

She had just flapped her wings when Han Fulai stopped her. "Immortal Master Liuyun, I have something else to say to you."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun stopped what he was doing. "Speak."

Han Fulai stepped forward and came to Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, and said softly, "You must have noticed that the remnants of the demon god's will on Shen He's body have been completely removed."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun nodded gently, "You've done very well. As that child's master, I want to thank you. How about this, I'll take charge of providing the materials and have Ge Chen Lang Shi Zhenjun use his external abilities to build a new house for the two of you. What do you think?"

In the past, Han Fulai would have been amazed by the generosity of the Liyue immortals, who generously gifted a grotto as a bridal chamber! Look at them, not only do they not ask for a dowry, but they also give a house as a wedding gift. This is the beautiful custom of Liyue!

However, Han Fulai's current response is a refusal.

"I did these things not for personal honor or disgrace," Han Fulai said, shaking his head. "I have a matter I humbly request Master Liuyun's help with."

"Oh? What is it?" asked True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng curiously.

"I want to establish a 'Liyue Academy of Ascendant Arts,' with you serving as its dean to oversee research. Any interested members of the Liyue Ascendant community can join as academicians. The Liyue Seven Stars government will provide facilities, manpower, funding, and materials to assist in the research. The research results will then be used to benefit the people of Liyue," Han Fulai said earnestly.

"Hmm... Your suggestion is rather sudden." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun hesitated for a moment.

"The continent of Teyvat is currently facing a great upheaval that has not been seen in a thousand years. The successive attacks by Oser and Bach are the prelude to a crisis. I believe Immortal Master Liuyun understands this as well."

Han Fulai added in a low voice, "Moreover... I believe the Emperor would also be happy to see this happen."

“Hmm…” Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun pondered.

"Furthermore, this process of removing the remnants of the Sea God from Shen He's body has allowed me to summarize a method for expelling the remnants of the Demon God's will. Although it may be that only I can use it for the time being... I believe that this method can also help the Great Sage Subduing Demons expel the karmic obstacles that have been entangled on him for thousands of years," Han Fulai continued.

"Heh, Han boy, you are indeed special. No wonder the Emperor values ​​you so much," said True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng with a smile.

"So, Master Liuyun is willing to help?" Han Fulai smiled as well.

“The Liyue Asgardians are not ungrateful people.” Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun raised his long crane neck. “Alright, come find me at Mt. Aozang in a couple of days. By the way, remember to bring some good food. Gan Yu and Shen He are not on the mountain. I haven’t tasted Liyue Harbor’s cooking in a while.”

"Thank you very much, Immortal Master Liuyun. I will remember this." Han Fulai bowed his head in thanks.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun flapped his wings again, and this time he really flew away.

Han Fulai watched the departing figure of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, a genuine smile appearing on his face. Here, his "Young Master's Head Offering" plan had been a great success.

The third step: Young Master Han offers his head, and Immortal Li Yue returns to his heart!

Han Fulai risked his life to help Shen He remove the demonic remnants from his body, not just to save Shen He.

Ba Che, Shen He, and Qun Yu Ge each played different roles in the schemes of the three forces. After Han Fulai entered the game, he used the three cards in the hands of others to achieve his four goals!

One of his goals is to defeat Bard and protect Liyue Harbor.

The Fatui's objective was to test the current defensive capabilities of Liyue Harbor using the Bazha. The relationship between the Liyue Ascetics and the Liyue Sept government after the Emperor's retirement, the combat strength of the Jade Pavilion, and the combat strength of the Thousand Rock Army all became data in the Fatui's hands during this battle.

Han Fulai used himself as bait to lure Shen He into breaking the seal, and then defeated Ba Che with the power of the remnants of the Sea God. Not only did he once again conceal the trump card of the Jade Pavilion, but he also used the power of Shen He and himself as a deterrent.

His second goal was to help Shen He completely control the remnants of the demon god within his body and save Shen He.

Therefore, after Han Fulai had Shen He remove the red rope seal, he followed Shen He and jumped into the whirlpool. Relying on his understanding of the principles of Neo-Confucianism and the Chinese way, he used the power of the earth's veins to thoroughly understand the will of the Sea God.

Now, Shen He no longer has the will of the Sea God within him, only the pure power of a demon god remains. Although it is only at the level of a remnant demon god, it still far surpasses that of ordinary holders of the Eye of God. As long as Shen He can use it skillfully, his combat power is even comparable to that of an immortal.

His third objective was to ensure that all credit for defeating Ba Che this time belonged to the Seven Stars government.

So Han Fulai dressed Shen He in the Moonsea Pavilion uniform and had Ningguang grant Shen He a Moonsea Pavilion position in advance, making Shen He a "person of the Seven Stars Government." Then, he attributed Shen He's heroic act of saving Liyue Harbor to "the wise leadership of Ningguang and the Liyue Seven Stars Government."

The Celestials didn't intervene this time, and since Han Fulai and Shen He were both considered members of the Moonlit Pavilion, and he had rescued Shen He from the shackles of the Demon God's remnants, the Liyue Celestials naturally had no objections to this matter. Thus, the Seven Stars government once again gained popular support through this incident.

Han Fulai's ultimate goal is to change the current situation of complacency and indifference in Liyue and create a new order!

In Han Fulai's eyes, Liyue's most unique resource is the existence of the Liyue Sages!

Making the Thousand Rock Army and the Southern Cross Fleet appear weak is not only for the high-ranking officials in the Jade Pavilion, but also for the Liyue Cultists—to show them that even when humanity is weak, it possesses an indomitable fighting spirit and is willing to sacrifice! As the saying goes, "Heaven helps those who help themselves," if you want help from others, you must first have something worth helping.

At the same time, Han Fulai risked his own life to truly resolve the "karmic obstacle" that even the Liyue Immortals could not solve—the Liyue Immortals never owed anyone a favor.

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Chapter 124 He Changed the Thousand Rock Army

Shen He is not only a disciple of Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun, but also a disciple of all the Liyue Immortals. In addition to the inheritance of Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun, her skills were also taught by Li Shui Die Shan Zhen Jun, Xiao Yue Zhu Yang Zhen Jun, and others. Granny Ping, also known as Ge Chen Lang Shi Zhen Jun, was also familiar with Shen He and may have even taught her spear techniques.

Even the long-deceased Narumi Qixia Zhenjun was on good terms with Shen He. Han Fulai still remembers Shen He saying that Narumi Qixia Zhenjun was "open-minded by nature" and wouldn't mind if others took away his treasured possessions—which suggests that Shen He probably took quite a few treasures when he was young.

In other words, Shen He can be considered the "darling" of the Liyue Sages.

To help Shenhe suppress his murderous intent, which the red rope could not restrain, the Liyue Immortals even used the incident with Bache to make Shenhe release his killing intent, and then prepared to join forces to reseal the remnants of the Sea God within Shenhe. Although this plan included a test for Shenhe and the risk of him becoming possessed by demons, it also showed the Liyue Immortals' love and care for Shenhe—if Shenhe could successfully pass this test, he could return to the mortal world.

This is what is meant by "parents who love their children plan far ahead for them".

Han Fulai's ultimate goal of "changing the landscape of Liyue and achieving national prosperity and military strength" is actually based on "resolving the remnants of the demon god on Shen He".

If Han Fulai himself were to speak, he could swear to the Rock King that the scheme he orchestrated, aside from his personal sympathy for Shen He, was mostly driven by a sense of public duty towards Liyue.

But after developing a close relationship with Shen He, saying this even sounds a bit scumbag-like.

Han Fulai's true intention was not in the wine, but in the true Lord Liuyun!

Yes, everything Han Fulai did in the Battle of Ba Che was ultimately aimed at luring Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun and the Liyue Immortals into the game!

Since Zhongli stepped down, the Fools have been making frequent moves. Liyue's current state of complacency has also made Han Fulai and Ningguang, among others, feel constrained. Therefore, he has been thinking about how to solve these problems.

While the "Liyue Coin - Mora" system can solve the problem of the Golden House's production stoppage and even bring Liyue the strongest economic foundation on the Teyvat continent, an unavoidable problem arises: what if you build up the economy but someone just robs it all?

As the saying goes, "If my neighbor hoards grain, I hoard guns; my neighbor is my granary." Scenes from modern Chinese history still resonate in Han Fulai's mind. Even with the atomic bomb, a weapon of mass destruction, Han Fulai, born in the 90s, had experienced the "Three Great Grievances of China." He deeply understood that a strong standing army was indispensable, and the range of an army's deployment determined a country's sphere of influence.

However, a powerful Thousand Rock Army is not something that can be built simply. The Thousand Rock Army's military strength is far behind that of the military powers on the Teyvat continent. The Winterlands have already begun industrializing their weaponry, while the Thousand Rock Army is still in the era of cold weapons. Even disregarding combat strength, assuming that every Thousand Rock Army soldier is at the level of a Vision holder, Liyue only has an army, and its military deployment relies entirely on its own two legs and horses.

Han Fulai set his sights on a celestial being whose value far exceeded that of five groups of fools.

Actually, it was Zhongli who inspired him.

During the Lantern Festival, Zhongli spoke extensively with Han Fulai. Zhongli's last words, "Being blinded by the fog and preoccupied with trivial matters, one cannot see the distant mountains clearly. If one can break through the fog, one will surely gain a clear understanding," left a deep impression on Han Fulai.

Zhongli introduced him to the forging industry in Liyue, the changes in Liyue families, the personalities and deeds of the Liyue immortals, and the spirit of the people of Liyue—all of which conveyed one thing to him: the profound heritage of Liyue!

The Geo Archon ruled Liyue for 3,700 years, leaving behind more than just a mess left by a feudal monarchy.

In fact, Liyue has the foundation to dominate the Teyvat continent!

Aside from the economic foundation and rich industrial accumulation that Liyue previously possessed by dominating the Golden House, the most important foundation lies in the immortals!

While it's true that the Liyue Ascetics are Liyue's elite fighting force, they are more than just that. Each of the seven Teyvat nations possesses its own elite forces, making it difficult to rank them. To simply view the Ascetics as combatants protecting Liyue would be a narrow-minded perspective.

In Han Fulai's eyes, the immortals of Liyue are nothing short of "productivity"! If immortal magic is used for military purposes, Liyue's military strength can immediately take a step up; if immortal magic is used for civilian purposes, Liyue's productivity can leap into the "immortal magic industrial revolution"!

When Zhongli introduced Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun to him, he said this: "Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun is an expert in mechanical arts, and can also be said to be an inventor. She is kind and gentle, and honest and sincere. She is a rare and good teacher and friend."

When Zhongli was talking to him about the deeds of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, he emphasized one place – “Qingyun Peak”!

The floating structure "Qingyun Peak" was built by Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun and predates Qunyu Pavilion.

During the reconstruction of the Qunyu Pavilion, Ningguang proposed three important materials: "Mingxia Floating Life Stone", "Qianqi Core", and "Immortal Talisman"—all of which are immortal treasures.

Han Fulai immediately realized that Ningguang's technique for building the Qunyu Pavilion was actually derived from the immortal's "Qingyun Peak," just as her replica of the Guizhong Machine originated from the genuine Guizhong Machine of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun.

Powered by the "Floating Stone of the Roaring Clouds," controlled by the "Thousand Wonders Core," and centered on the "Celestial Talismans," will this technology bring Liyue merely a Jade Pavilion or a Qingyun Peak? No! If this technology can be widely adopted, Liyue will possess the only invincible unit on the Teyvat continent, the strongest long-range strike force—the Air Force!