Genshin Impact: My villain system is a little different.

Jiang Ning's words silenced Beidou.

He was right - her ship was, in some sense, a representative of Liyue. Otherwise, when arriving at the outlying islands, while the Kanjou Commission dared oppress and exploit regular Liyue merchants, they didn't dare trouble her crew.

Was it because of strength?

No, however strong the Alcor and herself were, this was their home ground. Besides, if they went too far, the Raiden Shogun wouldn't ignore it.

So Beidou couldn't act like a hothead saying things like "this is my own effort, unrelated to Liyue."

Jiang Ning continued: "You pity those hungry children. Do you know what Ningguang would do?"

"Ningguang would send many official ships, along with some easily repairable damaged items."

"Then, using repair needs as reason, specifically hire those children for manageable tasks, using this to distribute supplies..."

"Though an alternative form of aid, it completely fits international exchange and business communication. Unlike you, directly becoming rebels' mercenaries?"

"If fighting breaks out and your crew suffers casualties, you'll be the only one regretting it."

"Now, I can pretend I saw nothing. You and your Alcor, return immediately."

Jiang Ning's eyes flickered with faint light, his pressure completely divine might, making everyone present lower their heads.

"Jiang Ning has such a stern side?" 

Paimon whispered.

Lumine glared at Paimon, signaling her to be quiet.

Beidou clenched her teeth, finally releasing her tight fists, saying tiredly:

"I understand, I'll take everyone back."

"Also, these weapons weren't sold by you, understand?"

Jiang Ning withdrew his pressure, saying.

Beidou deflated: "Understood."

Watching the Alcor crew gradually leave, Jiang Ning thought Beidou was thinking too simply.

Why did he oppose? Because Beidou had no legitimate standing - who does business with rebels?

What about Liyue-Inazuma diplomacy?

If it were him, he'd find ways to legitimize it.

For example, our delegation was insulted here, then our official diplomatic personnel disappeared here...

Nations without gods only dare protest, but Jiang Ning would really bring all the adepti family and drag his old Zhongli over to demand explanation from the Raiden Shogun.

If you don't explain, that's insulting Liyue - intolerable.

Then build narrative - the Raiden Shogun is tyrannical, Liyue acts on heaven's behalf.

Steel yourself, grit teeth, two and three make five, Inazuma belongs to Liyue.

Leaving, Beidou gave Kokomi an apologetic look.

This matter was their fault, and with their nation's god speaking, she certainly couldn't object.

Unless the Alcor wanted to be completely blacklisted from Liyue Harbor.

Beidou alone could be willful, but she had many brothers under her.

However, one person stayed - Kaedehara Kazuha. Jiang Ning didn't manage him.

Because he was originally Inazuman and could completely separate from the Alcor.

His choice wasn't Jiang Ning's business.

Gorou and Kokomi were thoroughly suppressed by the pressure, unable to interject.

Kokomi felt helpless, while Gorou's eyes bulged with rage.

Their hard-won powerful external aid, now gone?

Only after Beidou's group left could Kokomi and Gorou move again.

Kokomi remained silent, but Gorou couldn't contain himself:

"You..."

He drew his bow, wanting to teach Jiang Ning a lesson.

Kokomi quickly stopped Gorou: "Don't be rash."

"Lady Kokomi, but!"

Gorou was still very agitated. Though knowing the person before them might be Liyue's god, Gorou felt too stifled.

Earlier outside, the resistance was called equivalent to usurpers, now their external aid was driven away from their headquarters... Gorou truly couldn't vent his anger, his tail bristling.

Kokomi said: "Fighting a god is unwise, and he's just managing his people, so don't be rash."

Jiang Ning suddenly smiled: "You know fighting a god is unwise? Then why did you think of resisting the Raiden Shogun? Isn't she a god?"

Kokomi fell silent. Though knowing gods were invincible, having never truly seen gods act - that Musou no Hitotachi at Tenshukaku was just legend.

So Kokomi held faint hope that gods wouldn't act casually, and they just needed to convey their wishes against the Vision Hunt and Sakoku Decrees.

But now it seemed gods could act, they just didn't want to.

This god before them could pressure everyone down with just presence - what about the Raiden Shogun?

Jiang Ning continued: "Don't know where you got the courage. Your god Orobashi's bones still lie there. He earned you a chance to live with his life - you waste it like this?"

"Never mind, I won't say more. This is your Watatsumi Island's business. I just need to ensure Lumine's safety."

Speaking, Jiang Ning turned to Lumine:

"You won't go out today, right?"

Lumine nodded: "No, after so much happening, I want to rest."

Jiang Ning nodded: "Good, I'll look around nearby... Call if needed."

Lumine said: "Got it."

Jiang Ning glanced at Kokomi and Gorou again, then vanished.

Kazuha watched where Jiang Ning left, eyes flashing struggle and confusion.

Could human power really reach gods?

...

At Watatsumi's shore, Jiang Ning saw the Alcor and sailors moving things aboard.

Beidou sat on a boulder, staring blankly at the sea.

"What's wrong, was I too harsh?"

Jiang Ning quietly approached Beidou, sitting down.

Beidou glanced at Jiang Ning, shaking her head: "No, you're right. This is my fault. I can't gamble with everyone's lives... Just feeling unwilling."

Jiang Ning said: "I know why you're unwilling. You're right that common people and children are innocent. But this is still Inazuma's internal affair. Besides, didn't I give you methods?"

"Though the methods are rough, you can ask Sister Ningguang when you return. She'll know what to do."

"If needed, copy the Fatui's approach in Mondstadt."

The Fatui in Mondstadt claimed their merchants and diplomats suffered from the dragon crisis, questioning if Mondstadt could protect Snezhnayan citizens. So the Fatui, as Snezhnaya's military organization, reasonably sent people to protect their own - made sense, right?

Though essentially still stationing troops and interfering in another nation, superficially, the reason stood.

After all, they couldn't let their diplomatic personnel go unprotected and their citizens die?

So when the dragon crisis ended, the Fatui stopped discussing city defense. As for those trying to get defense plans through the Lawrence clan...

When they died, see if anyone protected them. Not even diplomats appeared, let alone Harbingers - completely abandoned.

This was failing to read the situation.

Beidou pondered: "I understand... I'll talk properly with Ningguang when I return."

Jiang Ning softened: "Sister Beidou, you're Liyue's Alcor. Whether acknowledged or not, you bear Liyue's official mark somewhat. So you can act freely but not arbitrarily. Sometimes consider consequences."

Using "Sister Beidou" meant the matter was settled. Beidou smiled, ruffling Jiang Ning's hair:

"Don't know how your little head works - powerful, talented, and such quick thinking... Understood, I'm returning to Liyue now. I'll come get you and Keqing later."

Jiang Ning nodded: "Mm, good... Also, bring more food. I'll use Liyue's name to sell only to the Kamisato Commission."

Among the three commissions, only the Kamisato cared for people.

Beidou said: "Alright, I'll hurry."

Shortly after, the Alcor sailed again, truly returning to Liyue this time.

Watching until the Alcor disappeared on the horizon, Jiang Ning stretched:

"Sister Havria, say what you want to say."

Havria silently appeared: "Jiang Ning, you were really imposing just now, somewhat god-like."

Jiang Ning looked strangely at Havria: "Huh? Though, Sister Havria, you shouldn't say that, right?"

Havria only knew gods' mercy, not their majesty.

Otherwise she wouldn't have been assassinated by her people.

"If you don't mention that, we can talk. Why are you so bad at conversation now?"

Havria complained.

Jiang Ning said: "Who made Xianyun my master?"

Havria fell silent. That was true, couldn't help it. That Streetward Rambler was naturally bad at conversation - could she blame Jiang Ning?

Just inheritance.

However, mentioning Xianyun made Jiang Ning miss her.

He still had a task hanging here - riding master destroying ancestors.

Though nominally master-disciple, honestly, Shenhe guided his entry, then Zhongli taught spearmanship and other adeptal arts.

What did Xianyun teach?

Oh, conversation skills and tossing him a mechanisms book for self-study... which Madame Ping and Zhongli ended up teaching.

Even these things Xianyun made now were what he painstakingly (having System copy books while sleeping with senior sisters) produced for master to learn.

From this perspective... Oh no, is master my disciple? Then I'm not a disciple defying master, but master defying disciple?

Strange, but exciting.

"Jiang Ning, let's go to Musou no Hitotachi? They say Beelzebul cut it like this? That's a scenic spot too."

After reading history books with Jiang Ning for days, Havria gradually understood everything.

As for this tourist spot being harmful to ordinary people...

Was that even an issue for two archons?

Arriving at Musou no Hitotachi, the place was full of unique plants like Naku Weed and minerals.

The cliff was filled with divine power-bearing electro and divine resentment.

Regular people would gradually wither, eventually weakening to death.

But Jiang Ning was overjoyed, starting collection mode, leaving nothing where he passed.

Running absorption skill at full power, frantically absorbing.

However, surprisingly, absorbed electro rushed into the remnant soul from the Sacred Sakura like water into sea.

No need for filtering.

Usually, other gods' divine power or divine resentment needed his filtering... like removing organ transplant rejection or unrestricted blood type transfusion.

If current situation occurred, only one possibility... this electro divine power perfectly matched this remnant soul.

"You didn't absorb Baal's remnant?! This is Baal's remnant soul?!"

Havria startled - wasn't Baal supposed to die on Khaenri'ah's battlefield? Why in the Sacred Sakura?

Jiang Ning suddenly smiled, increasing electro infusion into the remnant. No rejection, no need for gradual daily nourishment - directly fill it! Make a puff!

"They say this sister Ei completely obeyed Baal, then pursued eternity because of losing sister and friends? Baal was also a gentle, grateful god?"

Jiang Ning's expression became subtle.

"If I revive Baal, wouldn't she pledge herself to repay this life-saving grace? Roughly speaking, maybe Inazuma really would belong to Liyue?"

Jiang Ning saw potential.

Havria said: "Then what about Guizhong, still in nourishment stage?"

Jiang Ning said very sincerely: "For Liyue's sake, let Guizhong wait... I believe she'll understand."

Guizhong: ??? I don't understand!

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