Chapter 30

After Jiang Yan and the others left, the surrounding people began to discuss.

“Just now... was that the Emperor?”

“The Emperor looks so young!!”

“Yeah! I always thought the Emperor was a kind old man.”

“But strong people like the Immortal and the Emperor should be immortal... look at the Immortal, he’s so strong, yet he looks so young.”

The people whispered, and some even gathered together to discuss.

But many others rushed home to tell their families about this.

Some started to bathe, some put on new clothes.

The Geo Archon coming to inspect is not a small matter.

Must let the Emperor see us in high spirits!

And Jiang Yan brought Morax and the others to the reception room, instructed his subordinates to serve tea, and returned to his room to quickly finish his meal.

Seeing Ganyu still napping, he didn't wake her up and went to the conference room alone.

“Ganyu is still sleeping, so I won’t wake her up.”

“She’s been busy these past two days and goes to bed very late.”

Jiang Yan explained while finding a seat.

“Hmm, she’s worked hard.”

Morax nodded and didn't mind.

“Jiang Yan, you’re doing well; I heard from the Millelith Guards that Qingce Village was initially filled with corpses and monsters everywhere.”

“But now it has developed into something like a utopia.”

Mountain Shaper said with a smile.

Morax also looked at him with appreciation in his eyes.

“Ahahaha, that’s all Ganyu’s credit, I just offered advice on the side.”

Jiang Yan chuckled.

“Hmph! At least you have a conscience, it wasn't in vain that my disciple is so devoted to you.”

Cloud Retainer snorted, but the satisfaction in her eyes couldn't be hidden.

Cloud Retainer was 100% satisfied with Jiang Yan as her disciple-in-law.

She was just being tsundere.

“Sister Cloud Retainer is joking, Ganyu has been talking about you these past two days; you two should have a good chat when she wakes up.”

Jiang Yan responded with a smile.

“That’s natural!”

A look of longing flashed in Cloud Retainer’s eyes.

How could she not miss her little disciple?

She hadn't seen her for five years since she left with Jiang Yan, and she didn't even come back to see her.

Come to think of it, this really wasn't Ganyu’s fault; it was Jiang Yan’s fault.

At first, Qingce Village was in ruins, and Jiang Yan and Ganyu were both busy and dizzy.

Later, when order was restored, Jiang Yan had to go out to clean up the monsters and Archons outside, and things were all piled on Ganyu to handle.

Then Jiang Yan started the Treasure Chest Clearing Plan, and he was nowhere to be seen all day, with all the big and small matters of Qingce Village being handled by Ganyu.

Which led to her not having time to go back.

Jiang Yan smiled, and after some pleasantries with everyone, Morax also spoke:

“Jiang Yan, when I was walking around Qingce Village just now, I found a group of people churning something on the west side.”

“Old Li said it could be used to build roads, making the road surface flat and hard; what is that?”

The Immortals were also curious and looked at him, waiting for his answer.

“Ah? Oh! That!”

Jiang Yan thought for a moment and suddenly remembered that he had previously opened the method for making cement from an Exquisite Chest.

The materials needed for the cement-making method given by the system were automatically replaced with materials from Teyvat.

After collecting the materials, Jiang Yan handed them to the people along with the cement-making method, asking them to try making it.

That thing was still in the experimental stage; to be honest, Jiang Yan really didn't have much confidence in researching this thing in this world.

“That thing is still being tested; it’s called cement. After paving the road, it will become very hard after a while; it’s quite useful for both paving roads and building houses.”

“I plan to test it in Qingce Village first, and if it works, I’ll build roads toward Guili Plains.”

Morax thought for a moment and finally shook his head: “Not appropriate.”

“How so?”

Jiang Yan looked at Morax.

“Not to mention how much it would cost to build a road from Qingce Village to Guili Plains, just from the perspective of the road surface, it’s better to wait until the land is at peace before building it.”

Morax said softly.

“If Guili Plains falls into a state of war, then the... cement road you mentioned will definitely be destroyed by the Archons’ fighting, and the loss will outweigh the gain.”

Jiang Yan frowned; he had forgotten about this.

Guili Plains and Qingce Village had been at peace for five years, and Jiang Yan had almost forgotten that they were still in the Archon War.

“Then let’s research it first and talk about it when we come back.”

Jiang Yan said, and Morax and the Immortals nodded in agreement.

After chatting for a while, Jiang Yan brought them to the Declaration Square.

This place was usually where Jiang Yan and Ganyu issued policies; it was spacious and could accommodate most of the people of Qingce Village.

Looking at the sea of people in front of him, even Morax was sighing.

Five years ago, this place was filled with corpses and the ecology had collapsed.

Who would have thought that five years later, the prosperity here would be comparable to Guili Plains!

After Jiang Yan said a few words, he let Morax come forward to speak.

After all, as the Geo Archon, he still needed to show his face in front of the people who believed in him.

Morax praised the efforts of the people, the forging of the brand-new Qingce Village, and so on...

And gave some pointers on the future development direction of Qingce Village.

The people’s eyes were sparkling.

Because, as far as now is concerned.

The Geo Archon’s words were filled with concern for them and affirmation of the efforts they had made over the past few years.

After things ended, Morax and the others returned to the conference room.

“I really didn't expect that you, Morax, would have such a way with words.”

Jiang Yan chuckled and teased.

“The Emperor is often pulled by Guizhong to Guili Plains and other places to give speeches; he is very skilled in this regard.”

Mountain Shaper said with a smile.

Morax also smiled helplessly.

In the past two years, in order to enhance the influence of the Geo Archon in the hearts of the people, Guizhong pulled Morax, who was slacking off, out and took him to various places to give speeches.

This also led to the level of faith in Morax in the Guili Plains area reaching a peak level.

“Alright, you guys stop teasing me.”

Morax smiled faintly.

“Then Morax, after five years of recuperation, what are we planning to do next?”

Jiang Yan suddenly asked.

The Immortals also stopped talking.

Their eyes were all focused on Morax.

To be honest, this was also what they wanted to ask.

Thoughts flashed in Morax’s eyes.

To be honest, Morax’s initial idea was very simple.

He had no desire for hegemony.

He just wanted to protect the people who believed in him and live a good life.

But as time passed, his influence grew larger and larger, and now that he possessed vast territory, it was impossible to say he had no desire for expansion.

The Archon War was intensifying, and the conflicts between Archons were becoming more and more serious.

“Next... what are your thoughts, Jiang Yan.”

Morax threw the question to Jiang Yan, whose thinking was always erratic.

“My thoughts?”

Jiang Yan tapped his chin and also fell into deep thought.

After a long time, he spoke.

“Next, I think the best method is to expand our military strength and wait for the opportunity.”

“Military strength?”

Morax sat up straight: “Tell me in detail.”

“Compared to Morax, you have also seen that whether it is the Millelith or the Millelith Guards, although they cannot influence the war between Archons, they are indispensable for both monsters and the restoration of order after the war.”

“There are a total of ten thousand Millelith, and until today, it has been maintained at this number.”

“If there is only this much territory, it can only be said to be barely enough.”

“But for our future, the current Millelith still needs to be expanded.”

“I understand.”

Morax understood Jiang Yan’s idea.

“Bide our time, then expand, right?”

“Exactly!”

Jiang Yan nodded in acknowledgment.

“Then prepare early.”

Morax said faintly.

“There have been constant small movements in the Sea of Clouds recently; Osial is constantly integrating the Archons in the Sea of Clouds.”

“Archon alliances have never been just us.”

“Although the Chi of Yore was seriously injured and fled, it is still lurking in the dark.”

“Archon melee is also breaking out in Tianqiu Valley.”

“I guess the days of peace won’t last long.”

“We must prepare early.”

Jiang Yan listened to Morax’s words and nodded with a solemn face.

“The northern Qingce Village still needs to be guarded by you for the time being.”

Morax looked at Jiang Yan, “Do you need me to send some more Immortals over?”

Jiang Yan shook his head: “Not for now, having Ganyu here to help me is enough.”

“If Sister Cloud Retainer wants to stay here and keep Ganyu company, that’s also fine.”

Cloud Retainer was stunned when she heard this, and then said:

“Not for now, Guizhong and I are researching improvements to the Guizhong Ballista, and it’s still in the research and development stage.”

“Fine, remember to ship two over when it’s done.”

Jiang Yan shrugged and didn't try to persuade her too much.

“Bring Sister Guizhong here to play when you have time, so someone doesn't slack off all day.”

“Cough cough... then let’s settle it like this, I’ll leave this place to you.”

Morax coughed lightly, as if he had been hit, and quickly ended the topic.

Everyone looked at Morax with smiles; although Jiang Yan didn't explicitly say who it was, everyone knew it in their hearts.