Chapter 247

These words made the Archons fall silent.

Just now, they had only been thinking about being the first batch of Outer Sect Elders to cultivate, almost forgetting that it was Jiang Yan who needed them to manage the Outer Sect, which was why they had such an opportunity.

Putting the cart before the horse would only lead Jiang Yan to take back this opportunity.

A moment later, an Archon in the form of an old man said gloomily:

"The First Elder is absolutely right. No matter how we compete, managing the Shushan Outer Sect disciples well is our most fundamental goal."

"If we fight among ourselves due to eagerness for quick success, leading to negligence in Outer Sect management."

"I believe no one wants to suffer the punishment of the Law Enforcement Hall."

The Archons nodded, and they became somewhat more harmonious with each other.

"The most urgent task is to quickly determine the management methods for the Outer Sect disciples, as well as the various details of the Outer Sect."

"The Mountain Opening Ceremony is in one month, and we must resolve these issues in the next few days."

Yun Qing finally settled on the most urgent things to do, and the others were planning to go back to pack their things and then hurry over to find a cave dwelling.

Suddenly, two figures, one large and one small, appeared in the distance.

The Archons were stunned for a moment, and when the people approached, they realized who it was and hurriedly greeted them.

"Greetings, Elder Alice, Disciple Klee."

The person in front of them was a legitimate Shushan Law Enforcement Elder, their future direct superior.

The person beside her was the only personal disciple of the Shushan Sect Leader.

Not greeting them now would be a sign of losing one's mind.

Alice was stunned for a moment and looked up in surprise.

"This is the Sect Main Hall, right? I thought I had gone to the wrong place. Why are you here?"

Yun Hua spoke first:

"We were summoned by the Sect Leader. The Sect Leader ordered us to join Shushan and serve as the Shushan Outer Sect Elder Council to manage the Outer Sect disciples who join Shushan in the future."

Alice suddenly realized.

"So that's it. I was wondering who would manage so many Outer Sect disciples when the mountain gates open."

"The Sect Leader seems to have had a plan all along."

Yun Qing glanced lightly at Yun Hua and added:

"Elder Alice, I am Yun Qing, the First Elder of the Shushan Outer Sect."

"Yun Qing?"

Alice scratched her cheek.

"Is this an Archon's name?"

"It is the name the Sect Leader just bestowed upon me."

Yun Qing raised his head with some pride, and Alice understood.

Yun Qing added:

"The Sect Leader has ordered that the Outer Sect Elder Council will be responsible to the Sect Leader and the Law Enforcement Hall in the future, and the assessment of the Outer Sect Elders will be handled by you, Elder Alice."

"In the future, please urge us more, Elder Alice, so that it will be easier for us to make greater contributions to Shushan."

Alice stared at Yun Qing strangely for a long time, then suddenly said:

"You aren't an Archon from Teyvat, are you?"

Yun Qing was stunned for a moment and nodded:

"Yes, Yun Hua and I were brought here by the Sect Leader from the Sea of Quanta."

"No wonder..."

Alice curled her lips.

This kind of official jargon and social pleasantry was indeed not something Teyvat Archons could say.

Immediately, Alice waved her hand and said:

"I see. I need to take Klee to practice first. You can come to the Law Enforcement Hall to find me and Zhongli later."

"At that time, we will discuss your duties and plans."

Yun Qing hurriedly made way.

"Then we won't disturb Elder Alice."

Watching Alice enter the Sect Main Hall, many Archons quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Back in the Dark Sea, they had been tormented quite a bit by Alice.

At that time, Alice was a nightmare in their hearts.

Now, she was an Inner Sect Law Enforcement Elder and their direct superior.

It could only be said that the nightmare was continuing.

Time flew by, and a few days passed.

There were only twenty days left until the Shushan Mountain Opening Ceremony.

But miraculously, the number of people coming to sign up for the Shushan Mountain Opening Ceremony was increasing.

Among them, the people from Mondstadt and Sumeru were the most numerous.

Currently, the number of people who had passed the initial screening had reached two hundred thousand.

And this number was still being refreshed every day.

According to the Liyue the Liyue Qixing's estimation, by the time of the official Mountain Opening Ceremony, there would likely be seven or eight hundred thousand people.

It was hard to imagine what kind of grand occasion it would be with so many people crowding into Shushan to participate in the assessment.

Regarding this, Zhongli also personally came forward to emphasize.

The Rite of Descension could be held at any time.

But Shushan opening its gates was not something that happened often.

Everything should prioritize the Shushan Mountain Opening.

With this, Liyue's preparations became even more grand.

Of course, Liyue also gained many benefits in the process.

People who came to sign up had to stay in Liyue for a period of time, and during this time, Liyue's tourism revenue alone tripled.

The General Affairs Office was so busy collecting taxes that their hands were cramping; this time they could truly have a prosperous year.

Moreover, not everyone would be able to stay in Shushan, and among the remaining people, there would certainly be a large portion.

Considering that Liyue and Shushan had the closest relationship, they would definitely want to set up businesses and settle down in Liyue.

These people had all passed the assessment and were of upright character; such people were welcome everywhere.

Tian Uncle re-understood a saying.

When one person attains the Dao, their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

Now, Liyue could take off just by eating the leftovers from Shushan.

It was hard to imagine how prosperous Liyue would be when a large number of Liyue people joined Shushan.

Of the two hundred thousand people who passed the assessment, one hundred and thirty thousand were from Liyue.

Liyue's conditions were already uniquely advantageous; if they couldn't get things done, they might as well give up.

During this period, a massive number of people poured into Liyue, but chaotic events actually became fewer.

Firstly, they were worried that causing trouble would affect their chances of joining Shushan; even the Fatui were ordered by Childe to go out and do good deeds every day.

Everything had to make way for his joining Shushan.

Secondly, the Millelith of Liyue practiced martial arts, and their strength was truly terrifying.

Even if Archon's kin came to cause trouble, they would be crushed in minutes.

Under these circumstances, Liyue enjoyed a period of political harmony.

But according to the General Affairs Office's estimation, the number of people signing up would be massive in the last five days.

After all, it took time for news to spread and for people to arrive.

Jean had notified them from Mondstadt, and the main force was currently gathering and on their way.

According to Jean, there were about eighty thousand people.

Inazuma remained closed and silent, even though the news had been passed on.

Given the Raiden Shogun's rigid pursuit of eternity, she likely wouldn't allow any turmoil.

In Sumeru, the authorities didn't come forward to organize, and they were all scattered individuals.