Chapter 9

The world is changing.

People are changing too.

But your Master, Cloud Retainer, always looks at the Liyue of today with the eyes of the past.

Fundamentally, there is a bias.

Back then, when demons were rising, mechanical arts were used to contend against Archons.

Powerful mechanical arts could not only kill Archons but also protect Liyue. But now... there are no more Archons within Liyue.

Yet mechanical arts have not been deployed among the common people.

Cloud Retainer even once said that the humans of today don't know how to use the powerful mechanism known as the [Guizhong Ballista].

It's not that Liyue has no enemies today.

It's just that the enemies are too insignificant, such as... the Fatui within Liyue, and those Treasure Hoarders.

Are you going to use the Guizhong Ballista on them?

Wouldn't that be like using a cannon to kill a mosquito?

You'd end up blowing up your own home."

Pfft.

Hearing that vivid description, Ganyu couldn't help but laugh.

Using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

It really is quite vivid.

However, thinking about it seriously, Master really does seem to be just as he described.

High and mighty.

Looking down on mortals with short lives.

Ganyu looked at him with pleading eyes and asked: "Su Han, how can I make Master change her perspective..."

"Words are useless..." Su Han shook his head: "Only when Liyue truly changes will she understand that her way of thinking was wrong.

Otherwise, Cloud Retainer will not realize her own problem.

Adepti are also people.

And they also have things they cannot do..."

"Hmm, thank you for your guidance today. Su Han, thank you..."

Ganyu, whose mood had recovered, was breathtakingly beautiful.

Su Han was left dumbfounded.

After a while, he came back to his senses and said: "Ahem... just a thank you won't do. Accompany me to see the night view... it's only eight o'clock, it's still early before sleep."

"Hmm, I haven't gone for a stroll in a long time either."

The two of them left the Jade Chamber together and walked towards Liyue Harbor.

They chatted for a long time on the way.

However, what made Su Han a bit depressed was.

This Coconut Goat is good at everything, but she often likes to ask about that old man Zhongli.

Should he tell her?

That the Geo Archon she admires most is actually a senile old man who doesn't ask for prices, often owes money, and only wants to retire?

Forget it, he's in a good mood today.

He'll just go along with her.

The two of them strolled outside until late at night before returning.

One day later.

The Knights of Favonius received a special letter.

It had a special seal engraved on it.

Signed: Ningguang, Tianquan of Liyue.

"Acting Grand Master Jean, there is an important letter sent by the Tianquan of Liyue!!!"

"What? Bring it here quickly for me to see!"

The blonde lady who was busy dealing with official business heard there was a letter from Ningguang, and her expression changed immediately.

That noble woman who governed Liyue.

She had met her many times.

Whenever the other party sent a letter, it was bound to be a major event.

It absolutely could not be ignored.

It was rare for her to just chat.

A moment later, the golden letter was delivered to her.

Jean tore open the letter.

She saw it written inside:

[Acting Grand Master Jean, long time no see. Recently, we in Liyue are preparing to build a large-scale alchemy laboratory, but we lack the guidance of alchemy masters.

We hope Mondstadt can let Miss Sucrose come to provide some guidance...]

The letter not only contained the plan for a railway between Liyue and Mondstadt.

At the same time, there was also a very important commercial plan.

For example, important minerals for forging weapons could also be transported to Mondstadt via the train.

And Mondstadt's products.

Could also be transported to Liyue via the train.

Both sides would benefit mutually.

Of course, there was a price to pay.

That was to let Sucrose go to Liyue to guide them, and stay for a period of three years.

This time was neither long nor short.

But the benefits it brought were something Jean could not refuse.

Currently, Mondstadt only had one port, the Port of Dornman, as a transportation hub.

But the problem also arose.

It was impossible for everything to be transported to the Port of Dornman.

Therefore, current transportation in Mondstadt was still mainly by carriage.

If a train could be opened.

It would greatly alleviate the pressure on transportation. ===== CHAPTER 24 =====

This would greatly alleviate the pressure on traffic.

"Miss Noelle, please summon Miss Lisa and Captain Kaeya? I have important matters to discuss..."

"Yes, alright."

The maid ran out hurriedly.

While Jean kept thinking about the pros and cons.

If she could obtain the technology for that train, she could even establish a connection between the Port of Dornman and the City of Mondstadt.

In this way.

Not only could it shorten the time for transporting goods.

At the same time, it could greatly reduce expenses within the City of Mondstadt.

Due to Inazuma's Sakoku Decree, many of Mondstadt's products could no longer be sold.

Not every captain was like Beidou.

Ignoring Inazuma's lightning storms and continuing trade.

Being unable to go to Inazuma meant Mondstadt had lost an important source of income.

This is where the difference between Ningguang and Jean is reflected. ===== CHAPTER 25 =====

These two women standing at the pinnacle of power.

Had completely different lives.

The former is a master at making money, understands the human heart, knows how to enjoy life, and can make money for Liyue.

She is basically a housekeeper.

While the latter is one person carrying countless useless teammates, tired to the point of fainting every day, with no one willing to help.

Diluc, who has great strength and business acumen, left the pedantic Knights of Favonius directly.

Kaeya slacks off the whole time.

Eula is ostracized by everyone.

However, Jean was forced to take over as Acting Grand Master, and it is already very difficult to maintain the status quo.

In less than ten minutes.

Lisa and Kaeya arrived one after another.

Looking at the worried Acting Grand Master Jean, Lisa asked: "Oh my... what happened again?"

"I heard it's related to Liyue, right?"

"Hmm? You're here... take a look at this letter."

After reading the letter from Ningguang.

Lisa frowned and said in surprise: "A train? This kind of transportation tool. I've never heard of it...

If it could really be built.

It would indeed benefit both nations.

It's just that protection is also a problem..."

Hilichurls are one thing.

The key is the Abyss Mages and the Fatui.

If they were intercepted halfway.

That would be very troublesome.

Kaeya analyzed it and shook his head: "No... even with carriages, merchants are attacked, and... the Knights of Favonius have to maintain patrols anyway.

On the contrary, if a train is built.

We only need to protect the route.

We can even station troops near the route!"

Just like the entrance to Dragonspine.

We can just send Knights to station where the train passes.

Killing two birds with one stone.

"Hmm? This method is good. We can just send cavalry to patrol every day... the train could even pass near Diluc's winery.

I think with that guy.

We can also reduce some pressure."

Lisa gave a suggestion with a smile.

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This is a win-win-win situation.

Passing by the tavern, they could sell Dawn Winery's wine to Liyue.

And they wouldn't even have to transport it themselves.

How great.

Jean nodded and smiled: "Since that's the case, let's do it. Lisa, go find Sucrose... treat it as a mission.

Let her go to Liyue for three years..."

The proposal was quickly passed.

That same day, Lisa took the mission and the letter to Sucrose's alchemy laboratory.

"What? Let me go to Liyue as an envoy... no, I can't... I'm not that kind of alchemy master."

The young girl blushed.

She waved her hands hurriedly.

She was just an alchemy assistant; how could she serve as a mentor for so many people?

Isn't this forcing a duck onto a perch?

Lisa said gently: "Sucrose is a very powerful alchemist in Mondstadt, and... Jean also thinks very highly of you.

Here is a letter from Ningguang.

The atmosphere in the city has been very tense recently, and we always need some good news to dilute it... I hope you can consider it seriously."

"Oh, alright..."

Sucrose didn't know what the value of this letter was.

She just looked at it out of politeness.

As a result, when she saw the otherworldly engineering, she was stunned.

The reagent in her hand dropped directly to the ground.

"What? How could there be such a thing..."

Otherworldly knowledge.

Is there really such a thing?

Looking at the mysterious symbols inside.

Sucrose felt her heart pounding, almost unable to control it; she, who had been studying alchemy, simply couldn't resist this temptation.

"I... I want to go to Liyue to try it!"

After Sucrose calmed down, she expressed her willingness.

Timaeus, who was nearby, leaned over to look.

"Miss Sucrose, what exactly is written in the letter?"

Sucrose hurriedly hid the letter and shook her head: "I'm sorry Timaeus, I... I can't say; this letter involves a lot."

The things in the letter must be kept confidential.

They cannot be easily leaked.

Upon hearing this, Timaeus pouted and said: "Fine, don't tell me... I'm going to work."

Watching the departing figure.

Sucrose turned to Lisa and said: "Let's go..."

"Don't you need to say goodbye?"

Lisa was a bit surprised.

You have to know that once you go, it will be a long time before you return.

What exactly is the content of the letter.

That it made this shy little girl agree so quickly.

Sucrose shook her head and said: "I didn't have many friends to begin with, and as for... as for my teacher. I will write a letter to tell him..." ===== CHAPTER 26 =====