Genshin Impact: My villain system is a little different.

As a major nation, Liyue operated at a very fast pace.

Combined with the current situation Beidou saw in Inazuma, and the information from merchants going to Inazuma and their cargo, they roughly compiled a list of goods detained by Inazuma.

Of course, the specific details still needed to be verified once they arrived.

Jiang Ning was also invited to attend Beidou's banquet.

This was also a way to entertain the sailors who had been at sea for a long time.

The sailors, knowing Jiang Ning's identity, were very nervous at first.

But as the atmosphere became livelier and the alcohol took effect, they gradually relaxed.

Some even cried, saying how fortunate they were to sit at the same table as a god...

One first mate named Hailong even said that eating at the same table as a god, with a disciple of the adepti cooking, was worthy of a separate page in their family genealogy.

When Jiang Ning returned home that night, he found his cup full. Looking inside, he saw Ganyu and Shenhe.

Then followed a night of activity.

Early the next morning, Jiang Ning learned that this was Shenhe's idea. She had originally wanted to include Eula as well.

But Eula, being new and shy, had refused.

However, Shenhe seriously promised Jiang Ning that she would definitely drag Eula in next time.

Jiang Ning expressed his delight.

Of course, as a promising youth of the new era, Jiang Ning felt he couldn't be so degenerate.

Day 1: Dual cultivation with Senior Sister Shenhe.

Day 2: Playing cards with Senior Sister Ganyu.

Day 3: Dancing intimately with Eula in her room late at night.

Day 4: Jiang Ning, Jiang Ning, how could you be so degenerate?

Day 5: Cultivating together with both senior sisters.

Day 6: Finally realizing the dream of a foursome, Jiang Ning felt very happy.

Day 7...

No work was done because Master Zhongli came to check on his studies during this period.

After the inspection, Zhongli expressed great satisfaction:

"Your elemental energy control is proficient, and the absorbed elemental energy has truly become your own. Your use of divine authority is also very appropriate... Very good."

"I observe your martial arts, and your body's strength is also gradually solidifying. It seems you haven't been slacking off during this time..."

Then Zhongli said some words of encouragement, hinting that Jiang Ning could go to Inazuma now, before leaving contentedly.

Jiang Ning looked at his hands with a strange expression. He hadn't been cultivating during this time, but just by being intimate with his wives, he automatically became stronger.

Dual cultivation was truly a good civilization.

[Host, I feel like I'm about to level up. You've been ruthless in battle, incredibly cruel, and even abused your power. With Eula, it was barely short of forcibly taking a civilian woman. And you've finished usurping power... Hmm, add to that the dual cultivation and essence absorption physique essential for evil cultivators in all kinds of novels, I think I should be able to apply for a promotion and raise at the System Academy. If that doesn't work, you could ride on an old man crossing the street and shout "Oi, old man!" See, it fits perfectly.]

[Maybe he'd even be overjoyed to be ridden by you. He'd go back crying and shouting to spread the news, "Ancestors, I've made it! I've become a god's mount!"]

"I think you should shut up..." Jiang Ning's mouth twitched. You can be strange, but you can't be this abstract.

"By the way, how's your material collection going?" Jiang Ning couldn't help but ask.

[Haha, I've collected a lot already, but now things are getting more expensive, and the performance points needed are also increasing...]

[But many of the items can be substituted with things from Teyvat. When you go to Inazuma this time, remember to get me some Naku Weed.]

Jiang Ning nodded: "Alright, no problem..."

"Jiang Ning!" Lumine came running over to visit. After their last meeting, Lumine often came to his place.

However, Jiang Ning still liked this seemingly naive yet slightly mischievous "protagonist".

Jiang Ning smiled: "What's up?"

Lumine said: "Hehe, aren't you going to Inazuma in a few days? Just came to see you."

Paimon also said: "Yeah, recently Sister Beidou even invited Lumine to participate in some martial arts tournament. It's hosted by their Alcor crew, and they say the prize is even a Vision."

Jiang Ning was also surprised: "Oh? Sister Beidou is being so generous?"

"Yeah, but unfortunately, it's someone else's Vision. The Vision's owner has already died, otherwise we could have taken it back," Paimon said regretfully.

Jiang Ning said: "Isn't Lumine able to use elemental power? Why does she need a Vision?"

Lumine immediately started complaining: "Jiang Ning, you don't know, this Paimon can really eat! I have to keep working odd jobs. If I could get this ownerless Vision, maybe I could sell it and get a lot of Mora."

Paimon's eyes widened: "Hey! I'm not that gluttonous!"

"You know very well whether you are or not!" Lumine glared at Paimon.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but say: "Actually, your idea is quite similar to Sister Ningguang's. When Ningguang got her Vision, she also thought about exchanging it for Mora..."

"Huh?" Lumine was stunned.

Jiang Ning continued: "Speaking of Sister Ningguang, she seems to have been consulting my master recently, wanting Master Xianyun to help her upgrade the Jade Chamber."

"Wow, even such an impressive Jade Chamber needs upgrading?" Lumine found it hard to imagine.

"Of course. Liyue is basically in a state of firepower insufficiency phobia right now."

They struggled against the archon's minions, so they're increasing military strength!

They had no power to fight back against the archon? Increase military production capacity!

Ningguang was even considering increasing the proportion of rare ores in military expenditure.

Don't ask, just say they want to recreate the golden age when the Millelith's military formation could resist an archon for a while.

Osial had just invaded, and although Jiang Ning had repelled it, the people of Liyue were still uneasy. What if more than one archon came next time?

Rex Lapis himself had said that Liyue had grown up, and he was proud. Plus, Rex Lapis had retired.

How could they ask a retiree to come out and fight again?

So, everyone strongly agreed with Ningguang's decision.

"Let's not talk about this. Madame Ping asked me to tell you that the modification of your Serenitea Pot is almost done. We'll be neighbors soon," Jiang Ning smiled.

Lumine also showed a big smile: "Mm-hmm, we'll be able to see each other often... Actually, I quite want to settle down in Liyue."

She had gone to Mondstadt a while ago and finally met her brother, Aether, but that bastard turned out to be some prince of the Abyss, living it up down there.

And he even had his subordinates attack her! He even hung her friend Venti's statue upside down there, it was really too much!

Leaving her to travel miserably up here.

And he acted all mysterious too. This brother couldn't be kept. She wanted to buy a house and get married in Liyue directly!

Though Lumine thought this, her body still obediently continued traveling.

On one hand, she wanted to see what exactly her idiot brother had experienced to become so deranged.

On the other hand, her power had indeed been sealed too much by the unknown god. Perhaps only after experiencing everything and regaining her power could she be with Jiang Ning without any worries.

For the sake of a beautiful and stable life in the future, Lumine decided to work hard now.

At least, let's speed run Inazuma first.

Look at how she followed Jiang Ning before in Mondstadt and then in Liyue, living the good life, speed running the main storyline. The remaining side quests could be done slowly while enjoying life.

Comfortable.

Jiang Ning teased: "Settling in Liyue is fine, but later. Aren't you still traveling? But when you go to Inazuma this time, try not to get wanted again, okay?"

Lumine's face reddened: "What! Don't make it sound like I'm always committing crimes."

Jiang Ning said: "Isn't that the case? Look, in Mondstadt, you were treated as a criminal who stole the Holy Lyre and got wanted. Then in Liyue, you were treated as someone who tried to assassinate Rex Lapis and got wanted again... I feel like when you get to Inazuma, where they're at war, don't get treated as a rebel."

Lumine patted her chest and said confidently: "Don't worry, it won't happen. I'll be very careful, and besides, how could anything go wrong when I'm with you guys this time?"

Jiang Ning felt that Lumine at this moment was like an old general about to take the stage, with flags planted all over her body.

"Let's hope so... Alright, go to Madame Ping's place for a bit. Remember to come home for dinner tonight."

Jiang Ning said.

"Got it."

...

For several days in a row, Lumine was running outside, chopping trees, mining ores, and gathering various plants in the wild.

Although she already had a Serenitea Pot, it was still a bare shell that had just been obtained.

Lumine was preparing to decorate it in her own style.

Beidou's side was also preparing to set out, scheduled for early the next morning.

Originally, Jiang Ning had planned to spend time at home with his senior sisters and master.

But Xianyun directly chased him out, saying he should go around with his friends.

Although Ganyu's gaze was somewhat resentful, she still agreed with the master's approach.

As for Shenhe... for some reason, the lunch menu was a bit peculiar.

Stir-fried chives, roasted oysters, braised shrimp, cold okra salad...

Jiang Ning felt that Senior Sister Shenhe really wanted to be punished. He would definitely make sure she couldn't get out of bed later.

However, that was for the evening. In the afternoon, Jiang Ning was wandering aimlessly on the street.

He encountered Baishi, who saw Jiang Ning and showed a delighted expression, quickly saying:

"Lord Jiang Ning, Lady Ningguang requests your presence at the Jade Chamber for a chat."

"Sister Ningguang? Alright then."

Although puzzled, Jiang Ning still followed Baishi.

Around the corner, a pair of plum blossom eyes was sneakily watching Jiang Ning's back.

It was Hu Tao.

Zhongli, behind Hu Tao, looked at her and suddenly sighed, saying:

"Director, by common sense, at this time you should be trying your best to spend time with Jiang Ning, not secretly watching from behind."

The usually mischievous Hu Tao blushed a bit and waved her hand, saying: "Oh, you don't understand. When you get to my age, you'll understand. It's not about being proactive..."

Zhongli: "..."

What do you mean 'when you get to my age'?

Hu Tao said: "Zhongli, have you prepared the double-sized coffin I asked you to?"

Zhongli said: "It's ready. It's made of the finest wood, carved by Liyue Harbor's best craftsmen... But if I may say so, there haven't been any wealthy families needing joint burials recently."

Hu Tao said: "Oh, it's not for others. It's for me and Jiang Ning."

Zhongli fell silent. Is it me who has a problem or you?

Jiang Ning is an archon, and you, under my guidance, will ascend to immortality sooner or later.

I've been trying so hard to match you with Jiang Ning, and you're thinking about how to bury yourself and Jiang Ning?

Seeming to sense Zhongli's subtle expression, Hu Tao explained:

"Where are you thinking? That's not what I meant. Zhongli, you know this Director. My usual sleeping place is a coffin, so I asked you to prepare a double-sized coffin..."

Zhongli suddenly understood, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "I see, Director. No wonder you asked me to paint the coffin bright red..."

But it's still very weird, okay?

Zhongli pondered for a moment and said:

"If it's for this purpose, then such a coffin still needs some modifications. Let me handle these matters."

Consider it as preparing the dowry for the little girl he had raised for so long...

Mm, later, he would need to find Xianyun

Since there was a dowry, shouldn't Xianyun also prepare some betrothal gifts?

Although fundamentally, it should be considered as moving money from the left hand to the right hand.

But the necessary sense of ceremony should still be there.

Hu Tao watched Jiang Ning's departing figure, clenched her small fist at him, waving it as if she had made some kind of decision.

...

Jiang Ning followed Baishi all the way to the Jade Chamber. However, what puzzled Jiang Ning was that the Millelith who usually patrolled the Jade Chamber were nowhere to be seen.

Even some servants had disappeared.

There was only Baishi leading the way, and Baixiao waiting at the door...

Baizhi was probably inside.

"Lady Ningguang wants to bid you farewell, so she dismissed the outsiders," Baishi explained in a low voice.

Jiang Ning realized: "I see..."

Then he smiled and said: "Actually, Sister Ningguang doesn't need to be so formal. I'm only going for a while, not leaving forever."

Entering the Jade Chamber, Jiang Ning was now accompanied by two people. Baishi asked Baizhi in a low voice:

"Where is Lady Ningguang?"

Baizhi looked at Jiang Ning strangely, her face a bit red, and said softly:

"Lady Ningguang instructed that when Lord Jiang Ning arrives, we should lead him to wait briefly outside the bedroom."

"Mm... Huh?"

Baishi was stunned.

At this time, Lady Ningguang should be bathing, right?

Huh???

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