Chapter 182: The Self-Isolated Raiden Ei (Please Subscribe!!)

Narukami Island, the Tenkyo Pavilion.

At this moment, Raiden Makoto, Kujou Tsubaki, and Kitsune Saiguu sat together, their eyes filled with worry as they gazed at the figure before them, wrapped up like a zongzi.

"A-ying... how do you feel?"

Raiden Makoto spoke cautiously.

Raiden Ei did not reply; her gaze was vacant, lacking any focus.

Ever since she was crushed by Jiang Yan, Raiden Ei had been in this state for these past few days.

This made Raiden Makoto, Kitsune Saiguu, and others extremely worried.

Upon hearing this, Kujou Tsubaki instantly flew into a rage, shouting that she would go avenge Ei, but was stopped by Kitsune Saiguu.

What a joke; even the strongest Raiden Ei was crushed by Jiang Yan. What would you go do? Offer yourself up to die?

"Sigh, the problem isn't just Ei's anymore; we have also fallen into a losing position regarding the trade negotiations with Liyue."

Kitsune Saiguu sighed.

Because of Raiden Ei's defeat, Kitsune Saiguu and others had unconsciously fallen into a weak position during negotiations with Jiang Yan.

Facing Jiang Yan, they simply could not adopt an overly aggressive stance.

In the current Inazuma, whether in military strength or top-tier combat power, it could not compare to Liyue.

This is the sorrow of a weak nation.

"A-ying... it's just one defeat..."

Raiden Makoto kept trying to comfort Raiden Ei; seeing her own sister like this made her feel terrible too.

But Raiden Ei remained motionless, just as before.

"No! I'm going to find that Tianquan from Liyue!"

"This is too much!"

"It was just a sparring match, look what they did to A-ying!"

Kujou Tsubaki slammed the table, stood up, and was about to rush out to find Jiang Yan.

"Come back!"

Kitsune Saiguu shouted coldly, stopping Kujou Tsubaki who was about to leave.

"But!"

Kujou Tsubaki turned to look at Kitsune Saiguu, about to say something, but seeing Kitsune Saiguu's slightly haggard appearance, she swallowed her words.

If one were to ask who had worked the hardest these past few days.

It would definitely be Kitsune Saiguu.

She had to face the pressure brought by the Liyue faction under Jiang Yan.

And she also had to take care of Raiden Ei.

As for Raiden Makoto, because she was caring for and worrying about Raiden Ei, she had not paid any attention to the negotiations.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Just then, a knocking sound suddenly came from outside the door.

"Who is it?"

This sudden knocking sound caught everyone's attention.

Kitsune Saiguu asked loudly in confusion.

"Me."

Outside the door, Jiang Yan's voice rang out.

At this moment, everyone inside the room widened their eyes.

Anger flashed in Kujou Tsubaki's eyes.

Kitsune Saiguu and Raiden Makoto exchanged a glance; both had looks of worry in their eyes.

And Raiden Ei, in her gaze which had previously been vacant, suddenly showed a ripple.

Jiang Yan's arrival caught everyone inside the room somewhat off guard.

"Come in."

After a long silence, Raiden Makoto suddenly spoke.

Creak~

The great door opened, and Jiang Yan walked in from outside.

"Yo, everyone's here."

Jiang Yan smiled as he looked at the crowd; he glanced around and suddenly saw a figure wrapped like a mummy in the corner.

"Is this... Ei?"

Jiang Yan paused for a moment, looking at Ei's back with some confusion.

"How did she become like this?"

"Hmph! Why did she become like this? Can't some people be clear about that?"

Kujou Tsubaki let out a haughty snort, turned her head away, and refused to look at Jiang Yan.

"Because of me?"

Jiang Yan pointed at himself; suddenly, he remembered something and had an epiphany.

Oh, it seems I knocked her into a state of self-isolation before.

Jiang Yan scratched his head; he never expected he could actually knock Ei into a state of self-isolation.

"Hmm... looks like you're all quite troubled..."

Jiang Yan stepped forward and spoke to Makoto.

"How about I try to offer some guidance?"

Raiden Makoto paused for a moment.

Even Kitsune Saigu and Torachiyome beside her were taken aback.

Let Jiang Yan do it?

Raiden Makoto looked at Jiang Yan with some suspicion.

She couldn't quite figure out what Jiang Yan intended to do with this move.

Jiang Yan saw the doubtful gazes of everyone and knew what they were thinking.

He pointed at Raiden Ei, his tone calm.

"You can't let her stay like this forever."

"It's been so many days; clearly, your guidance hasn't done much good."

"Let me try instead."

"We in Liyue have an old saying: only the one who tied the bell can untie it."

Raiden Makoto and Kitsune Saigu exchanged glances; suddenly, Kitsune Saigu spoke.

"Since my lord Tianquan wishes to try, there is no harm in it."

Raiden Makoto also nodded.

After all, Ei is already like this; how much worse could it get?

Seeing that they all agreed, Jiang Yan said no more and walked to the front of Raiden Ei.

Raiden Ei said nothing, made no move, and simply sat there quietly.

Jiang Yan stared at her for quite a while, then suddenly spoke:

"Look at me."

Raiden Ei made no move.

"What, did losing to me hit you that hard?"

"Or perhaps?"

Jiang Yan paused for a moment.

"You're denying yourself over just one defeat?"

A faint flicker appeared in Ei's eyes.

But those subtle fluctuations did not escape Jiang Yan's eyes.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.