Chapter 383

As for Hearing Yanfei,

After parting ways with Lady Ningguang and others, she rode out on her beloved little bicycle to enjoy herself.

At this moment, Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing were discussing the manga shop.

"You've been to the manga shop, and you've confirmed its miraculous nature—what attitude should we take going forward?"

Lady Keqing asked.

"Of course we let it be—do you plan to confront Boss Han?"

Lady Ningguang sipped her tea and smiled lightly.

Lady Keqing: "..."

Confront Boss Han?

She didn't have the nerve to do that!

Even if she wanted to die, she wouldn't do it this way!

She felt that since she had turned into a cat in front of this woman, the woman had grown increasingly fond of teasing her.

It was like this at Boss Han's manga shop before, and it's like this now too.

Lady Keqing grumbled.

"You know what I mean—you saw the conflict this morning.

If the Fatui here in Liyue also acquire this kind of weapon, the Rite of Ascension will surely face major problems."

At the mention of the Rite of Ascension, Lady Ningguang's expression turned serious.

Though Lady Keqing spoke in alarm, such a thing was genuinely possible.

Because the Fatui must have communication among themselves.

Once Lady and the others relay this information to Liyue,

there's no telling what they might do.

Especially since the Rite of Ascension is fast approaching.

"What if we temporarily station the Qianyan Army to guard the place, and lift the blockade after the Rite of Ascension?"

Seeing Lady Ningguang's grave expression, Lady Keqing offered her own idea.

"No. Boss Han opened the manga shop to do business—if we do this, we offend him, and the consequences are beyond what either of us can bear."

Lady Ningguang shook her head, outright rejecting Lady Keqing's suggestion.

Though she didn't know why a being like Boss Han would choose to open a manga shop,

since he had opened it, he clearly intended to do business.

According to Lady Keqing's account,

even if only for one or two days,

cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents.

Especially when it's Boss Han's livelihood we're cutting off!

Lady Ningguang, who oversees commerce, had seen too many such cases.

So she would never agree.

With Lady Ningguang's words, Lady Keqing realized she had acted rashly.

She immediately grew troubled.

Stationing guards might harm the manga shop's business and offend Boss Han.

But ignoring it entirely—if enemies obtained such a powerful item, it would pose a grave threat to Liyue's Rite of Ascension.

It seemed no matter what they did, it wouldn't work.

"What are you two thinking about? You both look so troubled."

At that moment, a gentle female voice came from beside them.

Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing were startled, then turned toward the sound.

There stood a woman with long blue hair, a single cowlick and two qilin horns atop her head, wearing a white short qipao adorned with golden embroidery,

smiling at them.

The visitor was Seeing Ganyu, secretary to the Liyue Seven.

Over countless centuries, as successive members of the Liyue Seven came and went, only Seeing Ganyu had remained, witnessing the bustling prosperity of Liyue Harbor.

As the saying goes,

The Liyue Seven flow like water; Seeing Ganyu stands firm as iron.

Indeed, this is precisely true!

"Ganyu, why are you here?"

Seeing Seeing Ganyu, Lady Keqing's face softened with a faint smile.

Because this person shared the same hobby as her,

often becoming so absorbed in work that she lost track of time.

"I saw that Lady Keqing hadn't returned from inspecting Liyue Harbor, so I came to inquire with Lady Ningguang—and didn't expect to find you here."

Seeing Ganyu said with a smile.

"What are you two troubled about? Why the gloom?"

Seeing Ganyu found a seat and sat down gracefully, continuing to ask about their earlier concern.

It was rare to see both Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing troubled at once.

Was it because of the Rite of Ascension?

After exchanging glances, Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing finally had Lady Keqing explain the reason.

"It's like this—I met a magical comic shop today, and it..."

Lady Keqing recounted everything she had experienced that morning.

"Is there such a comic shop in Liyue?"

After listening, Seeing Ganyu's face also showed shock.

It can transport customers!

Reading comics grants rewards!

Can a comic shop do such things?

Though Seeing Ganyu had some doubts, the expressions of Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing did not seem like lies.

"So now you're troubled about how to handle the comic shop?"

At this moment, Seeing Ganyu understood.

It truly is difficult to handle.

If that Boss Han truly possesses the mystery Lady Ningguang described,

then he must not be offended lightly.

Even if Liyue is the Lord's domain.

But it's better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

"Yes, we're just struggling with it—and you've arrived."

Lady Keqing said with a bitter smile.

"How about this: send the Qianyan Army there, but don't stop anyone from entering the comic shop.

But after they come out, find out exactly what reward they received.

If it's an ordinary reward, ignore it; if it's a powerful reward, have the Qianyan Army keep watch on them.

At the very least, hold out until the Invokation Ceremony is over."

Seeing Ganyu shared her idea with the two.

Her idea was somewhat similar to Qin's earlier one.

But Qin's requirement was simpler—they wouldn't ask about your reward.

As long as you don't cause trouble, that's enough.

"This idea might actually work!"

Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing exchanged glances, each seeing merit in it.

Lady Ningguang even thought further.

That even after the Invokation Ceremony ends, this method must continue.

Only by knowing who has powerful rewards can they prepare proper countermeasures.