Chapter 301

Facing the shock of those around her, Master Ningguang merely offered a faint smile, utterly unconcerned.

Lin Mo's agreement fell exactly within her expectations.

"Then let us go; I have reserved a table at New Moon Pavilion."

Master Ningguang smiled lightly and said, "Judging by the time, preparations should be nearly complete by now."

"How enviable; it is actually dishes from New Moon Pavilion."

Upon hearing Master Ningguang's words, the crowd who had not yet departed instantly wore expressions of envy one after another.

New Moon Pavilion was the most famous restaurant in all of Liyue.

The flavor of the cuisine within was truly exquisite, deeply beloved by the Upper Liyue elite; it was a restaurant only distinguished guests were qualified to enter.

It was said that tables were often booked two or three months in advance.

Lord Master Ningguang had actually invited a mere Millelith soldier to dine at New Moon Pavilion.

They were so envious.

Some people's eyes turned red; panting heavily, they looked at Lin Mo with gazes that wished to take his place.

【You have caused shock in others; Influence +1】

【You have caused discussion among others; Influence +2】

【You have caused envy in others; Influence +3】

While everyone envied and eyed Lin Mo with jealousy, Lin Mo could see the Influence metric on his virtual panel refreshing significantly once again.

"Um, surely you won't miss just one Hall Master, right~?"

The next second, Hu Tao narrowed her eyes, looked at Master Ningguang, and chuckled: "I wonder if this Hall Master could tag along and mooch a meal?"

Hu Tao was very curious about what matter Master Ningguang had with Lin Mo that she would even invite him to eat.

She felt she could join in the fun.

As for other things, like being thick-skinned, it was no big deal!

"Naturally, you may."

Hearing Hu Tao's words, Master Ningguang smiled lightly and nodded: "Not just Hall Master Hu Tao; Hearing Hearing Yelan as well; we might as well have dinner together."

"Excellent."

Upon hearing Master Ningguang's words, Hu Tao immediately rubbed her palms together: "This Hall Master is going to feast heavily on the wealthy today!"

Hu Tao had decided that tonight, she would eat enough to thoroughly make up for her costs.

Subsequently, the group chatted as they headed toward New Moon Pavilion, leaving behind only some envious Liyue residents at the original spot.

Just as Master Ningguang was inviting Lin Mo to dine at New Moon Pavilion.

On the other side.

The Northland Bank.

An elite One Fatui operative arrived before Young Master and reported respectfully: "Young Master, you instructed us to monitor movements in Mondstadt; that Traveler will, barring accidents, rest tonight at Wangshu Inn, and if nothing delays the journey, they will inevitably arrive in Liyue tomorrow."

"Finally arriving, are they?"

Hearing the elite's report, Young Master coughed slightly, rubbed his pale complexion, and coughed again: "What of Mr. Master Baizhu? Have you discovered Mr. Master Baizhu's whereabouts? Given my current condition, I still require Mr. Master Baizhu to intervene and treat me."

As he spoke, Young Master rubbed his aching body.

Even though a night had passed and his injuries had improved significantly, the burden on his body remained severe, far from fully recovered.

At the very least, within the short term, he was unable to take action.

"According to reports from our informants outside Liyue Harbor, Mr. Master Baizhu departed Liyue previously, heading seemingly toward The Chasm; we are unclear on the specific circumstances."

Hearing Young Master's inquiry, the One Fatui elite reported respectfully: "However, based on intelligence gathered from Bubu Pharmacy, Mr. Master Baizhu fears he will be unable to return to Liyue within the short term, unless my lord proceeds to The Chasm personally."

"Too troublesome."

Hearing this, Young Master immediately felt a headache; rubbing his brow, he said: "The Rite of Descension approaches, that interworld Traveler is about to reach Mondstadt, and our plan is about to commence; I absolutely cannot leave my post."

He could not possibly make a trip to The Chasm just for this matter.

Leaving aside how long the journey would be, merely reaching The Chasm and finding Mr. Master Baizhu was itself a question.

The next second, Young Master thought of something and frowned: "What of the Sigil of Permission? We must employ this during the upcoming operation."

"Uh, very well."

Hearing Young Master's words, the One Fatui elite's expression changed slightly; speaking with hesitation, he said: "But must we truly use it? Once employed, we will likely incur the deadly wrath of Liyue, very possibly inviting a pursuit and execution order from Liyue."

"Hmph, does Liyue dare to attack all the way to Snezhnaya?"

Hearing this, Young Master said coldly: "The plan has already begun; if successful, we return to Snezhnaya; if unsuccessful, we also return to Snezhnaya; we will not remain behind, so what does it matter if we offend them? For Her Majesty the Tsaritsa's plan, we must employ extraordinary means when necessary."

"Yes."

Hearing Young Master's words, the One Fatui elite paused in surprise, then immediately nodded to indicate he understood and knew.

"What a headache."

The next second, Young Master let out a light sigh.

At this critical moment, he was injured and unable to activate his Foul Legacy Transformation within the short term.

The only power available to him was the authority bestowed by Her Majesty the Tsaritsa.

This was a power he had always been reluctant to use, wishing to save it.

For the authority bestowed by Her Majesty the Tsaritsa diminished with every use.

"Young Master, Young Master."

At this moment, someone suddenly rushed hurriedly into the Northland Bank from outside and reported respectfully: "According to the latest intelligence from our scouts, the Tianquan of Liyue, Master Ningguang, invited a Millelith soldier to dine at New Moon Pavilion on the street."

"Lin Mo."

Hearing this, Young Master's face instantly turned dark.

It was precisely this fellow who had nearly beaten him to death.

Even after activating his Demon King Armament, he still failed to win.

His current severely injured state was entirely thanks to Lin Mo.

"Continue investigating; mobilize all of Liyue's resources to dig up information on this Millelith soldier first."

Clenching his fists tightly, the Young Master said coldly, "I refuse to believe such a figure could appear out of nowhere."

At this critical juncture, the emergence of such a person in Liyue gave the Young Master a splitting headache.

He did not know whether his upcoming plans would be affected by this individual.

Thinking of the power Lin Mo had displayed, the Young Master's brows knitted tightly together.

"Yes."

Hearing the Young Master's words, this elite One Fatui operative bowed respectfully.

He then departed swiftly to make the arrangements.

"Lin Mo..."

As the Young Master whispered, murmuring Lin Mo's name,

on the other side,

at the New Moon Pavilion,

when Lin Mo entered the New Moon Pavilion, he saw an atmosphere steeped in Liyue's unique elegance and luxury, where the interior decor blended classical beauty with modern refinement.

Exquisite lanterns hung from the ceiling, emitting a warm, soft glow that echoed the bright new moon outside the window; the furnishings featured deep red and gold as the primary colors, with delicate landscape paintings adorning the walls and intricately carved jade ornaments placed upon the tables, revealing extraordinary taste and status.

"Master Master Ningguang, my lord, please this way."

As soon as Master Master Ningguang and the others entered, the beautiful attendants of the New Moon Pavilion immediately spoke with reverence.

However, although their opening words flowed smoothly, a hint of slight shock appeared in their eyes.

Master Master Ningguang, my lord, was actually not walking at the front.

The one leading the way was a Millelith soldier???

The beautiful attendants of the New Moon Pavilion were stunned.

Nevertheless, they reacted immediately and respectfully guided Lin Mo and the others.

Lin Mo was led to a spacious round table made of red sandalwood, its surface covered with a tablecloth embroidered with dragon and phoenix patterns, symbolizing wealth and auspiciousness.

Arranged on the table was a series of exquisite dishes delightful to the eye, smell, and taste; each dish had been carefully prepared by the New Moon Pavilion's top chefs, boasting not only superior flavor but also plating that resembled works of art.

The appetizer was a fresh fruit platter carved into the shape of exquisite flowers, both refreshing to the palate and pleasing to the eye.

Next came the Emerald Tofu; the tofu was as fine as congealed fat, garnished with emerald-green seasonal vegetables, simple yet full of flavor, with the delicate tofu emitting a faint, elegant bean fragrance.