Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

Jiang Bai shook his head. "The crisis I'm referring to is a kind of 'trend,' a trend driven by many people and forces, yet whose consequences are unknown."

After thinking for a while, El-Hysen roughly understood Jiang Bai's words.

"You're talking about the Fatui, right? As far as I know, they've been collecting God Hearts, and if I'm not mistaken, they've already obtained the God Hearts of Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, and even Sumeru."

Jiang Bai gave a soft "hmm," while Elhesen continued speaking.

"The reason you think this is an inevitable trend is because the gods to whom these Hearts of God belong do not resist the taking of the Hearts of God; some even give them away voluntarily. They are more or less looking forward to facilitating the Fools' scheme."

As expected of El-Heinz, Jiang Bai only needed to say a few words to reconstruct the truth of the matter based on the little information he already knew.

Since he had already guessed and said it, Jiang Bai no longer needed to hide it.

"Yes, and it doesn't stop there. The Abyss and the monsters of the Abyss Order are also secretly plotting..."

"This is a major trend driven by the hidden successors of the past. The purpose, the outcome, and the consequences are all unknown, but one thing is certain: peaceful days will not last long."

Elhesen tapped the pages of the book on his lap with his fingers. “[The Hidden Heirs], a very accurate description.”

"In my opinion, you may not need to worry too much. Since these gods are secretly making this happen, it might not be a bad thing."

Do not doubt the wisdom of the gods, nor their vision. These beings, who have lived through countless ages, see things much further than short-lived humans.

"Even so, it's still really upsetting to know nothing about the important things..."

Jiang Bai naturally trusted his grandfather's decision, but the problem was that these gods either couldn't say anything or knew nothing at all.

So far, he has uncovered quite a few secrets, but when taken together, they are still pitifully few.

For example, the most important question right now is, what is the Ice Queen going to do with the Heart of God?

"I'm sorry I can't answer your question; I know very little about these things myself. However, if I encounter any untranslatable ancient texts again, I can offer to translate them..."

Perhaps because he shared his frustrations, Jiang Bai felt a little better.

Is it free?

"It wouldn't be bad to give it away for free; consider it a token of gratitude for this drink and this information."

"You said it yourself, so don't find me annoying in the future."

Because it was moving against the current, the boat was not traveling very fast.

Three days later, the group switched modes of transportation and began traveling by land.

Half a day later, we arrived at another dock.

"It will take another two days by boat to reach Fontainebleau."

Standing at the bow of the ship, Elhesen could accurately calculate the distance between their current location and Fontaine without needing to look at a map.

"That's really far..."

Jiang Bai stretched, feeling tired even though he hadn't walked much.

"The distance between countries is already vast, and many people never get to visit another country in their entire lives."

Paimon proudly put his hands on his hips, "Therefore, we who wander among the nations are truly remarkable beings!"

Jiang Bai found it amusing to see her like this.

"Yes, yes, your deeds will soon continue in Fontaine. I wonder if your accident-prone constitution, which causes trouble wherever you go, will also continue in Fontaine."

"It's not that trouble happens wherever we go; the problems already existed, and we were just passively drawn into the vortex!"

Paimon vehemently denied that they were jinxes.

"Besides, you were involved in all of these incidents, so how can you only criticize us!"

Jiang Bai held up one finger and waved it, "It's different."

"What's different?"

"I went to Mondstadt several times before, and nothing happened there. But as soon as you arrived, the Dragon Plague broke out in Mondstadt. I've been living in Liyue Harbor, and nothing happened there. But as soon as you arrived, the Geo Archon was gone..."

Paimon was so enraged by Jiang Bai's sophistry that he jumped up and down, "These are all coincidences! Coincidences! Why don't you mention Inazuma Sumeru? We went there together!"

Kong couldn't bear to watch any longer and grabbed Jiang Bai's shoulder.

"Stop teasing her..."

Paimon pointed angrily at Jiang Bai: "Hmph, if anything happens to Fengdan this time, I'll say it's your fault!"

"I didn't say anything bad would happen to Fontaine, you were the one who said it!"

"You've got me hooked again! Damn it! Kong, you better teach this flyer-giving guy a lesson!"

We played and joked along the way, so the journey didn't feel long.

Soon, the waters of Fontaine came into view.

"How strange, why does it feel like the entire terrain of Fontaine is on a higher level?"

From a distance, Fontainebleau looks like a piece of flat land that has been abruptly raised, with azure water flowing down from above, forming a spectacular group of waterfalls.

“Fontaine is the source of all rivers, so it is naturally special.”

Paimon, the guide who hadn't been effective for a long time, muttered something under his breath.

Chapter 846 First Visit to Fontaine

"Moreover, Fontainebleau is a very advanced place. Its industry is highly developed, and it has all sorts of strange and wonderful machines..."

Guide Paimon showed off her knowledge, to which Alheisen gave an objective assessment:

"It seems they did a lot of preparation beforehand."

Paimon crossed his arms, looking proud. "Hmph, of course! Paimon is the best guide ever!"

She pointed to the waterfall in the distance and the mechanical boats moored on the shore and said, "Later we will need to transfer to Fontaine's patrol boat to go upstream along the waterfall."

Ordinary sailboats are not very powerful, and are fundamentally different from the mechanical vessels in Fontaine that rely on wild energy.

"Fontaine doesn't just have boats that go on the water, it also has boats that can fly in the sky!"

Paimon became increasingly eager to go to Fontainebleau to see all these novel things.

The boat quickly approached the shore, and the group transferred to a patrol boat.

The cruiser is not large and is a common mode of transportation in Fontaine. It is driven by a Meloshen, a unique creature native to Fontaine, who is said to have been born on this land five hundred years ago.

Jiang Bai looked at the Melushin with some curiosity. She was quite cute, with pink and white fur all over her body. She had a pair of big ears on either side of her forehead and a child-like figure, reaching just to his waist.

She was wearing some kind of uniform from Fontainebleau, her hands were flat with no specific fingers, and her tail swayed slightly behind her.

"Welcome to Fontainebleau, guests from afar!" Little Meiluxin waved, her voice adorable.

"I'm Millie, the guide for this patrol boat. The patrol boat is about to go against the flow, so please sit tight and hold on, and don't move around for the time being..."

Jiang Bai gripped the handrail firmly and felt the patrol boat rising. His field of vision gradually widened, and large expanses of water were fully exposed in his view.

"We are currently at Harbour Lighthouse. Next, we will enter the Fontainebleau waters, which are very unique with stunning underwater scenery. If you come to visit, you might want to try some diving..."

Our guide, Milly, was very dedicated, frequently telling everyone about the fun and unique features of Fontainebleau.

"What makes it unique?" Jiang Bai peered down into the water but didn't find anything unusual.

Millie noticed the Eye of God on his waist and said mysteriously, "Those who possess the Eye of God can breathe freely in the waters of Fontainebleau."

"Oh? Such a thing actually exists. Is it some kind of protective power brought by the Eye of God? Then why is it that only the waters of Fontaine possess this special power..."

Elhesen subconsciously pondered the underlying principles, but ultimately could only temporarily attribute them to laws.

It's hard to appreciate the secrets without experiencing it firsthand.

But considering that going into the water now would get my clothes wet, it's not too late to try it later.

The boat traveled on the water, encountering many similar vessels along the way, some carrying out operations, others offering sightseeing tours. Some of these boats were even without drivers, following predetermined routes.

The scholars on board were extremely curious about how the ship worked.

As darkness fell, the ship reached the nearest city, and the group of people standing on the ship immediately spotted the landmark building, the Opizley Opera House.

"Ahead lies Fontaine's largest courtroom, the Opiclay Opera House, where a grand trial is held every few days. When you come to Fontaine, you must not miss it!"

Jiang Bai was puzzled. "Why is the courtroom called the Opera House?"

"In Fontaine, they treat trials like operas; the stories behind each trial are fascinating!"

Elhesen frowned, as did Jiang Bai and Kong.

To treat such a serious matter as a trial like an opera... Fontaine is simply...

"Isn't that a bit too frivolous? Won't that compromise the fairness of the trial?" Paimon asked directly.

Fontaine is supposed to be a land of justice, but this "justice" seems more like a farce.

"Don't worry about the seriousness of the trial. We have the absolutely impartial Supreme Judge, Mr. Navelette... and the divinely created judicial body, the 'Cardinal of Decree,' as a double guarantee. Wrongful convictions are virtually nonexistent in Fontainebleau."

"Trials can now rely on government agencies?" Jiang Bai asked in surprise.

"The 'Cardinal Decree' is a creation of the gods, not a common mechanical device."

"We really should go take a look..."

“By the way, how do we meet the water god?” Paimon asked.

"Just go to the opera house. Lady Funina, the water goddess, spends all her time there; it's her biggest hobby."

"That's not how we want to meet. We want to have a face-to-face chat with the Water God."

Millie thought for a moment, "If you want the Water God to see you, it will be relatively difficult. You need to make an appointment well in advance, and it also depends on whether Lady Funina has the 'available time'."

"Does the deity still have time?" Kong felt that this deity was truly extraordinary.

"Is the Water Goddess very busy with official duties? But you also say she spends all her time at the opera house..." Paimon was puzzled; it was a very contradictory situation.

Millie waved her little hands from side to side. "No, no, Lady Furina rarely gets involved in national affairs. It's difficult to schedule an appointment with her simply because she's 'very popular.'"

Paimon understood; many people wanted to see the Water God, so her schedule was very tight.

"Then I would like to see the Supreme Judge?" Jiang Bai asked.

"Lord Navilette is very busy. He's either handling state affairs in Fontainebleau or attending trials at the opera house. If you want to see Lord Navilette, you need to submit a meeting request in Fontainebleau. Once the request is approved, Lord Navilette will make time to see you..."

"This is so troublesome..."

Jiang Bai truly hadn't expected Navelette to be so busy. Was the Supreme Judge also the Supreme Governor of Fontaine?

"What are the chances of the application being approved?"

Millie shook her head. "Lord Vilette is really busy."

Therefore, if it's just a trivial matter like wanting a meeting, it's highly unlikely that it will be presented to Lord Villette's desk.

"It seems these things really can't be rushed..."

Jiang Bai temporarily abandoned his idea of ​​meeting the Water Dragon King in the near future.

Have you ever heard of the astrologer Babilos?

No.

"It seems we'll have to find out slowly..."

Disembarking at the harbor of the opera house, Paimon flew around in wonder.

"We've finally arrived in Fontainebleau. We're going to have a lot of fun now."

“Are you planning to stay in this city? If so, then let’s part ways here,” Elhesen said.

"Oh? Are you going somewhere else?"

"Yes, after resting for a night, we will go to Fontaine, the main city of Fontaine."

"No, no, no, we're going to Fontainebleau too!"

Chapter 847 I'm so angry!

Nighttime, Mo Mang Palace.

While the water goddess Funina was enjoying a delicious cake, Lady Hevima, the water creature, delivered a message to her.

Furina put down the cake, her eyes wide. "What! That blond traveler has arrived in Fontainebleau!"