Chapter 289

"Yes."

Hearing this, the forest ranger nodded with a solemn expression and quickly retreated.

"Should we report this to the Harbinger?"

"Reporting it doesn't seem to be of any use. We need to investigate it ourselves; it's a headache."

"We've been guarding this for so long, how could it end up like this?"

Watching the forest ranger leave, the Fatui elite whispered with an ugly expression.

After thinking it over carefully, he ultimately decided not to report it.

However, he still needed to investigate it himself.

Thinking of this, the Fatui elite also left the area.

Meanwhile.

Elsewhere.

Liyue.

Cloud-Coming Sea.

Collei was watching with bright, sparkling eyes as Lin Mo taught Keqing hand-in-hand, a sense of eagerness rising within her.

But thinking that her favorite was still the bow and arrow, Collei forcibly suppressed the eagerness in her heart.

"I'll ask Brother Lin Mo later if he understands archery."

Collei guessed secretly in her heart.

If Lin Mo understood archery, then he would be able to understand her too.

Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye, it was noon.

The midday sun shone on the Cloud-Coming Sea, and Keqing's forehead was already covered in beads of sweat.

Even so, her eyes shone with excitement and satisfaction.

Under Lin Mo's guidance, she had spent the whole morning practicing sword techniques with excitement and fulfillment, each swing of the sword becoming more precise and fluid.

Although sweat slid down her cheeks, it did not diminish her beauty; instead, it made her appear even more dazzling under the sunlight.

Keqing's posture remained upright, and every movement was filled with strength and elegance.

Her sword danced along with her breathing and heartbeat, as if it had merged into one with her body and soul.

Every piece of guidance from Lin Mo felt like opening a new door, leading Keqing into a broader world of the sword.

Keqing's sword techniques were filled with progress and achievement at every moment, not just an improvement in skill, but a leap in her state of mind.

"The sword techniques I learned this morning are too amazing!"

Keqing, who had sheathed her sword, could not hide her excitement. She put down the sword and expressed her gratitude to Lin Mo: "Lin Mo, thank you for your guidance. I feel that my sword techniques have had another qualitative leap."

Throughout the morning, the time she spent practicing sword techniques seemed to have been elongated, and every moment was filled with progress and achievement, making Keqing very excited.

"It was just a small favor."

Regarding Keqing's gratitude, Lin Mo shook his head and smiled.

What he taught Keqing was merely one of the thousands of Jingliu sword techniques.

Lin Mo guided her, knowing that if he didn't have copy points, he would never have been able to master Jingliu's vast, sea-like knowledge of sword techniques.

At this moment, Keqing was full of satisfaction, looking at Lin Mo and letting out a long sigh of relief.

This morning, Keqing felt truly fulfilled.

"It's noon, let's go get something to eat."

Looking at the sky, Lin Mo smiled lightly: "After eating, rest for the afternoon."

"Mm, okay."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Keqing nodded.

Immediately, she returned to Liyue Harbor with Lin Mo and Collei.

After returning to Liyue Harbor, the three of them had a simple lunch at Wanmin Restaurant, and then Keqing quickly went to busy herself with Liyue's affairs.

For Keqing, being able to clear out a period of time every morning to practice sword techniques meant that she had to work overtime in the afternoon and evening to handle Liyue's matters.

Especially with what happened last night.

"Collei, you can wander around Liyue this afternoon."

Lin Mo said while walking out of Wanmin Restaurant, looking at Collei: "I have things to do this afternoon and need to leave Liyue for a while. You can wander around Liyue Harbor first."

He had to return to the Luofu Xianzhou in a moment to practice sword techniques with Jingliu, so Collei would not be able to stay by his side.

"It's okay, I can sleep."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Collei quickly shook her head and said softly: "I have the habit of taking a nap. I'll just take an afternoon nap. Brother Lin Mo, you go ahead and get busy."

"When it's evening, I'll just wander around with you, Brother Lin Mo."

"That works too."

Hearing Collei's words, Lin Mo nodded.

Since Collei had her own ideas, he didn't need to say much more.

However, Collei also reminded Lin Mo that he could completely use sleeping as an excuse for the afternoon.

After all, he didn't necessarily have to be stationed at the Cloud-Coming Sea.

The only reason he went to the Cloud-Coming Sea was because of Keqing, to guide her in sword techniques for the morning.

One must know that the Millelith still had holidays.

And since he had just returned last night, the General Affairs Office had records of it, and it wasn't his time to be on duty yet.

Thinking of this, Lin Mo immediately felt comfortable.

Looking at it this way, there was no need to go to the Cloud-Coming Sea.

Immediately, Lin Mo decisively returned to his room and instantly returned to the Luofu Xianzhou.

"Ding-dong."

"Ding-dong."

After returning to the Luofu Xianzhou, Lin Mo noticed his phone vibrating constantly for the first time.

Taking a look, there were messages from Bai Lu and Yanqing.

Because it wasn't just one person sending messages, he had to click on them to see the detailed information.

Lin Mo clicked on Bai Lu's message first.

【Bai Lu】: "Lin Mo Lin Mo, it's bad, something big happened. Don't give me your seeds for now. One of my Glaze Lilies was stolen. How hateful!"

【Bai Lu】: "I was researching with Qingxin and Glaze Lilies. Besides my own research, I had two Glaze Lilies and two Qingxin left, which I planted in the soil in my courtyard. But when I looked today, one Glaze Lily was missing. It was actually stolen!"

【Bai Lu】: "Then today, a Dan-shi Chief from the Alchemy Commission came to find this Dragon Lady, saying that if I had any medicinal herbs to research, I could have her mobilize other Dan-shi to cooperate. I feel like my Glaze Lily might have been stolen by this guy, but this Dragon Lady has no evidence, which is very annoying."

【Bai Lu】: "I think you can't give me seeds for the time being. This thing is beyond my expectations. If this Dragon Lady gets her hands on it, I might not be able to protect it."

【Bai Lu】: "Sigh, sorry. This Dragon Lady is sorry to you."

Looking at the message Bai Lu sent, Lin Mo's eyelids twitched.

A Glaze Lily was stolen?

One must know that Bai Lu is the Dragon Lady of the Vidyadhara. Although she is forbidden from traveling and mostly stays in the Alchemy Commission, she also has her own courtyard.

Ordinary Vidyadhara people couldn't just walk into Bai Lu's home at will.

Either there's a mole, or there's a mole.

A Glaze Lily being stolen is a small matter; it's only one flower.

If the seeds were stolen, then the trouble would be big.

Even the Alchemy Commission has started to pay attention, which means the gaze of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus might be cast upon him.

Thinking of this, Lin Mo's eyelids twitched.

The message Bai Lu sent him revealed a very bad situation.

Immediately, Lin Mo replied simply.

【Lin Mo】: "Okay, I know. I will be careful."

"Ding-dong!"

Just as Lin Mo replied, Bai Lu replied immediately.

【Bai Lu】: "It's uncomfortable. This young lady doesn't find it easy to research anymore. Sigh, I've already put away the remaining Glaze Lilies and Qingxin, ensuring that no one can steal them."