Chapter 8: Ningguang's distress: If there are no alchemists, then poach them

During dinner.

Ningguang and Ganyu were discussing the issue of alchemists. Although they were about to possess a comprehensive guide to alchemy from another world, the lack of sufficient alchemy mentors was a major problem.

"Sigh, there are too few alchemists in the city, and most of them are just apprentices... We must find a way to solve this problem.

Otherwise, having the equipment but no alchemists won't work..."

At this moment, her face was full of worry.

The recruitment notice had been posted for several days.

Yet the responses were few and far between.

Even if someone came, they were just beginners.

She was almost worried to death.

Ganyu looked at her in confusion and asked: "Does no one join even with the high salary?"

"The compensation I offered is three times that of Mondstadt..."

Ningguang rubbed her temples, too lazy to even eat.

A salary three times higher than that of alchemists in the City of Mondstadt.

This was definitely not low.

"Could it be that someone is causing trouble?"

Keqing, who had been keeping her head down to eat, suddenly asked.

Ningguang shook her head and said: "No one is causing trouble... I have already sent people to investigate."

"I don't think it's a salary issue, but rather that Liyue simply doesn't have many qualified alchemists. That is the real problem...

Since that's the case, why not choose to recruit from other nations?

I remember that in neighboring Mondstadt, there are quite a few high-quality alchemists."

Whether it's Albedo.

Or Sucrose.

Both are excellent alchemy masters.

However, forget about Albedo; that guy is too unstable.

Upon hearing this, Ningguang smiled bitterly: "Su Han, poaching isn't that simple. Moreover, if handled poorly, it will worsen the relationship between Mondstadt and Liyue."

Although this proposal made her very tempted.

If it caused the two nations to become hostile.

That would not do.

Su Han said speechlessly: "I think you have misunderstood one thing..."

"Hmm? What do you mean..."

Ningguang looked puzzled.

"What alchemists pursue is not a high salary, but novel alchemy techniques and a place where they can display their talents.

Those you attract by recruiting with money.

Are mostly people just scraping by for Mora." ===== CHAPTER 21 =====

It would be a miracle if they were passionate about alchemy.

Even if you handed those otherworldly techniques to them, you would only be cultivating a batch of numb workers.

Why does Mondstadt frequently produce brilliant alchemists?

It's not just because they are free, but because they have Albedo, an alchemy grandmaster!

If I were an alchemist, I would also choose Mondstadt instead of Liyue."

Su Han's words.

Awakened everyone.

Indeed.

Having such an alchemy grandmaster staying in Mondstadt is a living advertisement.

This is the celebrity effect.

"Tell us whatever plan you have..."

Ningguang was now completely convinced.

Even her expression when looking at him became serious.

"Of course, it's poaching. How about this: you write a letter to Acting Grand Master Jean of the Knights of Favonius.

Lay out the entire plan for the railway connecting Liyue and Mondstadt.

The condition is to let Sucrose stay in Liyue for three years.

If it can open up a transportation hub, I don't believe she can resist!

Yesterday, I saw the intelligence you collected.

Mondstadt is currently under the influence of a dragon disaster.

Merchants can no longer enter.

Our appearance at this time is like sending charcoal in snowy weather!

Furthermore, in the letter to Sucrose, you must tell her that there are books on otherworldly engineering here.

It would be best to include the introduction to the points mall as well.

As long as the fish takes the bait, sooner or later Albedo will be ours too..."

Su Han chuckled.

But Ganyu felt this smile looked sinister no matter how she looked at it.

Like a fox.

Engineering naturally contains alchemy techniques.

Like alchemical bombs.

Rune engineering vehicles.

All involve a large amount of alchemy knowledge.

Of course, the trump card is still the Heavens Mission Group.

Once she sees that she can go to another world.

He doesn't believe Sucrose would still want to return to Mondstadt!!!

The more Ningguang listened, the more she felt this plan was feasible, though a bit underhanded.

But between nations.

What matters is the means!

As long as Liyue can be strengthened.

What does a mere bad reputation matter?

Ningguang thought carefully.

And discovered that her previous considerations were indeed inadequate.

Alchemists rarely take jobs just for Mora.

The alchemists in the city only knew a little bit of superficial knowledge, not even having entered the door.

This made it impossible for her to establish an alchemy institution belonging solely to Liyue.

As for poaching.

Actually, Ningguang had wanted to do it for a long time, but lacked a good plan.

Permanently retaining a batch of alchemists.

For Liyue, it was too attractive.

If she could poach that genius alchemist Albedo.

Liyue wouldn't have to worry about alchemy, and could even cultivate countless students.

Just thinking about it felt wonderful.

After hearing the plan, Ganyu asked in a low voice: "Wouldn't this be too unscrupulous..."

"What do you mean unscrupulous..." Su Han glared at her and corrected: "This is called 'a wise bird chooses its tree to perch on.' Isn't Mondstadt known as the land of freedom?

We aren't forcing Sucrose to come here, are we?

If Sucrose chooses to stay and not leave.

It's not like we aren't letting her go..."

Baixiao, who was nearby, covered her mouth and laughed.

Lady Ganyu is good at everything.

It's just that her personality is sometimes too kind.

"Then I will go and prepare; I'll strive to launch this plan by tomorrow morning..."

Ningguang stood up and walked towards the study.

And the three secretaries, including Baixiao, followed her.

It seems there will be plenty to do tonight. ===== CHAPTER 22 =====

After they left, Ganyu suddenly whispered to Su Han: "Actually... actually my Master is also very powerful; she knows a lot of knowledge..."

"Hmm, I know." Su Han picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and smiled: "But your Master is an Adeptus, and she doesn't want to get involved in human affairs..."

Cloud Retainer.

She is a master of mechanisms.

The Guizhong Ballista was also something she participated in creating.

One can imagine how terrifying her strength is.

But it is common knowledge that Adepti do not wish to get involved in human affairs.

Hearing Su Han's evaluation, Ganyu's expression became a bit downcast.

Because her own Master had fled far from the mortal world.

I fear that even if she went to beg, it would be of no use.

It seems that between the immortal and the mortal.

There is always an insurmountable barrier.

Slowly, Ganyu thought of herself.

If the Geo Archon were to leave as well, where would she go?

Not like an Adeptus.

Nor like a mortal.

Looking at the downcast Coconut Goat, Su Han's eyes turned, and he asked: "Ganyu, have you ever thought that Cloud Retainer's way of thinking.

Is actually... wrong?"

"Hmm?"

Ganyu raised her head, her expression somewhat startled.

Master's way of thinking is wrong?

That was something she had truly never thought of.

After all, she is an Adeptus.

"Think about it... time passes, and Liyue has gone through thousands of years of history. ===== CHAPTER 23 =====