Chapter 173: The World Tree and the Traveler

The World Tree is extremely important to the entire Teyvat continent; perhaps this is the main reason why the Doctor and his group, despite knowing Nahida was trapped, still did not take the initiative to harm her.

They are curious about knowledge and presumably feel the same about the World Tree, but if Nahida were harmed, no one knows what would become of the World Tree, and at that point, even the Teyvat continent might be implicated.

Even a madman like the Doctor would not dare to rashly make a move against the World Tree.

"I will head over as soon as possible.

However, we can also start laying it out within Does Does Liyue first." Mu Yang paused and continued: "By the way, we must also protect the other things within the Ley Lines.

If possible, please protect them."

"This is a duty I should fulfill regardless." Regarding this, Zhong Kui did not refuse.

He held Mu Yang, this Heavenly Principle, in high regard; the Teyvat continent had fatal flaws, which had been determined since the beginning of the world.

Now that the Teyvat continent is suffering from the erosion of the Abyss, if not for Mu Yang, this world would be finished.

Only Mu Yang is capable of being the Heavenly Principle of this world.

Moreover, after spending some time together, Mu Yang was quite decent; although his strength was not considered formidable, he was still willing to acknowledge Mu Yang as the Heavenly Principle.

Furthermore, for Azhdaha, the Ley Lines were inherently very important things, and he absolutely would not allow others to spy on them at will.

"Hmm..." Just as Mu Yang was about to continue saying something, a figure hurried over from afar. Upon seeing the three of them, the person shouted with great joy: "Mr. Regarding Regarding Zhongli, Mu Yang!"

The person who arrived was none other than Childe!

Childe ran a few quick steps to the side of the three and then said to Regarding Regarding Zhongli: "After finishing breakfast this morning, Mr. Regarding Regarding Zhongli, you left in a hurry. I thought you had encountered some trouble, so I had my subordinates keep an eye on your tracks.

Once you returned to Does Does Liyue Harbor, they were to notify me immediately. I heard from my subordinates' report earlier that you had already returned to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, so I hurried over."

At first, Childe did not pay much attention to Regarding Regarding Zhongli's departure.

It was only a short while after Regarding Regarding Zhongli left that Does Does Liyue Harbor felt a slight tremor, and Childe could not suppress the curiosity in his heart.

He later had his Fatui subordinates investigate, and soon learned that an earthquake had occurred at Nantian Sect.

An earthquake broke out at Nantian Sect shortly after Regarding Regarding Zhongli left. Although Childe was not the brightest, he could still guess that Regarding Regarding Zhongli's departure was related to that earthquake; perhaps Regarding Regarding Zhongli knew there would be an earthquake there and had gone ahead of time.

Coming here this time was mainly to ask about this matter, but since Mu Yang was here, Childe decided not to ask for now.

Faced with Childe's such candid words, even Zhong Kui looked at the other party thoughtfully; sincerity really is a lethal skill.

Being able to speak so candidly about tracking and monitoring someone, Zhong Kui actually felt that the other party was not that annoying.

Does this guy lack a screw in his head, or was this his plan all along?

This kid is a bit interesting!

"There were some issues at Nantian Sect earlier, but the Geo Archon has already taken action to resolve the problem," Regarding Regarding Zhongli said very candidly.

Well, there were indeed some issues; they had to break the seal for Azhdaha, and this time, he had contributed a large amount of points to help Azhdaha recover his sanity.

This was very reasonable and logical, and he was not deceiving Childe!

"The Geo Archon took action?" Childe was startled upon hearing this, then suddenly realized: "If it was the Geo Archon who took action, then it is only natural that there would be such a big commotion.

I wonder if Mr. Regarding Regarding Zhongli could tell me some of the process; I would also like to admire the glorious deeds of the Geo Archon.

I have already reserved a private room at Liuli Pavilion!"

"That is certainly possible!"

Where did this big idiot come from?

This was Azhdaha's first impression of Childe.

How has this fool survived until now?

This was Azhdaha's second impression of Childe while eating; this guy clearly wasn't smart and was quite foolish, yet he had to pretend that he was very clever.

If it weren't for the fact that Childe seemed to have some use for Regarding Regarding Zhongli, Azhdaha wouldn't even mind slapping this guy who might have malice toward Does Does Liyue to death.

"Mu Yang, I heard that you have a close relationship with the Raiden Shogun of Inazuma. I wonder if you could do me a favor." While eating, Childe suddenly asked Mu Yang with a serious expression.

"Oh?" Mu Yang raised an eyebrow and asked: "Let's hear it."

"Inazuma has captured quite a few of our Fatui. I wonder if you could put in a good word for the Fatui and let them release those Fatui soldiers.

As for other things, we can discuss them through negotiation..." Childe said with a serious expression.

Although he is warlike and sometimes even arrogant, he is actually quite good to the Fatui under his command.

Those Fatui in Inazuma were not Childe's own people, but if he could help without affecting his own plans, Childe didn't mind helping a little.

After all, those people were all soldiers of Her Majesty!

"As far as I know, the Sakoku Decree and the Vision Hunt Decree proposed by the Kanjou Commission and the Tenryou Commission were instigated by you Fatui behind the scenes.

The act of Watatsumi Island destroying the Tatarasuna wards was actually also pushed by you Fatui behind the scenes.

The Fatui even provided the resistance with a large amount of supplies and Delusions.

Of course, these things are not the most critical; the most critical thing is that the leakage of the Mikage Furnace is related to the destruction of the Mikage Furnace several hundred years ago. According to our investigation, this matter is related to the Doctor of the Fatui.

So, in the final analysis, this matter was all caused by you Fatui.

Because of your actions, about one-third of the people in Inazuma have died.

If it weren't for the fact that the Raiden Shogun wanted to take revenge on Snezhnaya herself, Yae Miko would have already found a way to report it to the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles," Mu Yang said, looking at Childe with a half-smile.

Childe's expression stiffened upon hearing this; he knew that the Doctor and those guys were not human, but he didn't expect them to be this inhuman.

The Doctor and Scaramouche, they were aiming for the destruction of Inazuma!

But soon, Childe noticed Mu Yang's other implication, which was that the Raiden Shogun wanted to go to war, but the current situation in Inazuma did not allow it.

For Snezhnaya, this was definitely not a good thing; the Raiden Shogun's strength was absolutely not weak.

If they were to be backstabbed by the Raiden Shogun when they were fighting against the Heavenly Principles in the future, then that would be something Snezhnaya could not accept.

Those two idiots, Scaramouche and the Doctor, don't they know how to exercise restraint?

Now it's fine; they didn't get the Gnosis, and they have completely offended Inazuma to death. They are simply idiots.

If they were sure they could completely eliminate the Raiden Shogun, that would be one thing, but right now, they are just inviting trouble.

They even provoked the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles; they are simply useless.

It's a pity that those guys like to say they are brainless; I think they are also trash.

"I will tell Her Majesty about this!" Childe sighed softly, then asked Mu Yang: "If Inazuma declares war on Snezhnaya, will you take action?"

He knew Mu Yang's power; it was said that he was also at the level of the Seven Archons, and his superiors told him never to provoke Mu Yang.

If Mu Yang also became an enemy of Snezhnaya because of Raiden Ei, perhaps Mu Yang would also become Snezhnaya's most troublesome enemy.

"If it really comes to the time of declaring war, I will take action! And I believe that other countries will also choose to kick them while they are down at that time." A smile appeared on the corner of Mu Yang's mouth: "Of course, those people are already dead.

If Snezhnaya is willing to provide sufficient compensation, I don't mind helping to persuade Raiden Ei."

Childe was a bit silent; Inazuma's national strength is poor, but as long as Mu Yang is willing to help the Raiden Shogun, then there will be two Archon-level combatants.

These two combatants, even Snezhnaya needs to be wary of.

Perhaps the Fatui plus the Tsaritsa could defeat them, but then what?

If the other party runs to Snezhnaya and causes massive destruction, then at that time, will Snezhnaya still be able to play?

The most critical thing is that the countries their Snezhnaya has offended are not just one or two.

Mondstadt issued a rumor yesterday that if Snezhnaya does not completely withdraw the Fatui from Mondstadt, Mondstadt will cooperate with Inazuma to target Snezhnaya together.

One country, they don't care, but what if it's two countries?

The Anemo Archon Barbatos is also a very good combatant.

At that time, even if their Snezhnaya could win, it would inevitably be a pyrrhic victory.

"I understand, I will convey your attitude to Her Majesty." Childe sighed softly, then said with a sense of shared hatred: "To tell you the truth, I also hate Scaramouche and the Doctor very much.

If you can kill these two guys, I will definitely applaud and cheer."

Childe's statement made the others look at each other; has the infighting among the Fatui become this severe?

"The Doctor is indeed not human! It's just that I don't know where Scaramouche is; I'll find an opportunity to slash him!" Mu Yang said pointedly.

"Scaramouche?" Childe hesitated upon hearing this; he understood Mu Yang's meaning.

If the Fatui are willing to hand over Scaramouche, perhaps letting Scaramouche be killed by Mu Yang, then there is still room for negotiation between Snezhnaya and Inazuma; if they refuse, then the two sides will be mortal enemies.

"This matter is not something I can decide; Scaramouche's seat within the Fatui is even higher than mine." Childe shook his head with a bitter smile: "However, I will report this matter to the Tsaritsa."

"Hmm, if the Cryo Archon does not want to be targeted by the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles! After all, the cause of this matter is the Doctor.

If she really wants to investigate this matter, I believe it will not be difficult for the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles!" Mu Yang nodded slightly and said.

This dinner party ended unhappily in the end, but it wasn't that Mu Yang and Childe had completely torn their faces.

On the contrary, Childe felt that Mu Yang had been very decent to be able to explain Inazuma's attitude clearly.

If it weren't for Mu Yang, they wouldn't even know the Raiden Shogun's attitude.

— Author's Notes —

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