Genshin Impact: Starting from Liyue to Build Infrastructure

Takumi was joking and seemed to be playing along with Hu Tao.

Listening to Takumi's words, Hu Tao pouted.

"Are you using the power of the Eye of God?"

"I can do that too."

Of course, Hu Tao had already noticed the Eye of God hanging from Takumi's waist.

She had an urge to punch him.

If he couldn't do it, she could just smack him on the head instead.

For some reason, Hu Tao had this sudden impulse.

She stared at Takumi's head with bright eyes.

This head must be more satisfying to knock on than a carved wooden one, right?

Takumi noticed Hu Tao's gaze and was instantly speechless.

This girl must be thinking of something strange.

He really couldn't do anything about her quirky nature.

Just then, the waiter arrived with the food Takumi had ordered.

Hu Tao stopped teasing him and immediately grabbed her chopsticks.

"Since you're treating me to dinner today…"

"Next time, I'll make you my special dish, Ghostly March!"

"Hee hee~~!"

...

Wait, I treat you to dinner, and you plan to poison me next time?

Takumi nearly choked upon hearing Hu Tao's words.

To be honest, her so-called "special dishes" were far from appetizing.

A simple abalone dish turned into a creepy Ghostly March, complete with ominous decorations.

No one would believe it.

On the other hand, her Plum Blossom Cake was delicious.

Compared to Ghostly March, Takumi would much rather eat the Plum Blossom Cake she made.

After all, even Xiangling approved of it.

Zhongli watched the banter between Hu Tao and Takumi, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

These two got along well.

Hu Tao was like a daughter to him.

After all, he had watched over her since she was a child.

So, Zhongli felt a fatherly warmth.

Now, seeing Hu Tao getting along so well with a young man he liked, he felt like a parent watching his child grow up.

After eating and drinking their fill, Hu Tao set down her chopsticks and stretched.

"I'm stuffed."

"Takumi, drop by Wangsheng Funeral Parlor when you have time."

"I can customize a—"

...

"If you're about to say what I think you are, I'd rather never visit."

"So, go home and get some rest."

Takumi cut her off before she could finish.

He knew exactly what she was going to say.

Come visit, and I'll customize a perfect coffin for you.

So comfortable to lie in.

Seeing Takumi interrupt her, Hu Tao pouted in dissatisfaction.

She shot him a playful glare, then got up.

"Alright then, I'm heading back to rest."

"Zhongli, let me warn you—if you send more bills to the funeral parlor, I'll sell you off!"

After making her threat, she turned back to Takumi and waved.

"See you next time."

"I'm off to sleep."

With that, Hu Tao darted off.

Watching her leave, Zhongli shook his head, exasperated.

"Don't mind her. That's just how she is."

Zhongli put down his teacup and spoke to Takumi.

Takumi only smiled in response.

He didn't take it too seriously.

"She's lively, isn't she?"

"It's quite nice."

He didn't mind Hu Tao's antics. As one of his favorite characters, he already understood her well.

For the next few days, Takumi spent time wandering around with Zhongli.

Under Zhongli's guidance, he got a deeper understanding of Liyue's current situation.

Meanwhile, on Ningguang's side, construction on the new road had officially begun.

Many citizens in Liyue Harbor had heard about the grand new project.

A new city was being built in Guili Plains.

Mass recruitment had begun.

Many unemployed individuals started signing up to join the massive endeavor.

If a new city was being built, it meant high wages and long-term employment.

It was rumored that workers could earn 500 Mora per day.

500 Mora was equivalent to 500 yuan in Takumi's previous world.

That was already a considerable wage.

Meanwhile, many merchants caught wind of the news and began stockpiling materials.

They planned to make a fortune from the construction of the new city.

However, what they didn't expect was that the project would use new materials.

And these new materials were incredibly efficient.

Liyue had already started using them for road construction.

Instead of traditional materials, they used something far more effective.

Just mix the components, lay them smoothly, and let them dry naturally to form a rock-hard road.

Seeing these materials in action, many merchants were dismayed.

Their stockpiled goods became worthless.

It was an unexpected financial blow.

Meanwhile, the Adventurers' Guild was flooded with strange new quests.

Many adventurers were puzzled by the latest requests.

Capturing rock slimes?

What was that for?

Though confused, the adventurers accepted the tasks and got to work.

Every day, a large number of rock slimes were captured and transported to designated areas.

Once confined, these slimes started spitting out stones regularly.

The collected stones were then used for road construction.

Upon witnessing this, adventurers finally understood why Ningguang had ordered the capture of so many slimes.

Building roads using slime-produced stones?

It was a genius idea.

Not only did it save resources, but it also made use of something that had previously been ignored.

For a time, Liyue was abuzz with discussions about the innovation.

No one knew who had come up with the idea, but it was undeniably brilliant.

Thanks to this, rock slimes—once seen as nuisances—became highly valuable.

Meanwhile, efforts in Guili Plains had also begun.

Hilichurls and Abyss Mages in the area were being cleared out.

Liyue had become a hive of activity.

The model displayed outside the General Affairs Department drew significant attention.

Many citizens eagerly anticipated the construction of the new city.

Ningguang also publicly addressed the project's purpose.

Liyue Harbor had become overcrowded, so the new city was being built to ensure better development for the region.

At the same time, she announced further plans.

Liyue would construct a flat, paved road leading to Stone Gate.

Once completed, trade between Mondstadt and Liyue would become much smoother.

The newly built city would be managed entirely by Takumi.

And all of this had the blessing of the Geo Archon.

This announcement surprised many people.

Had the Archon given his decree before the next Rite of Parting?

It seemed this new city was truly of great importance.

Liyue was alive with excitement.

Even Mondstadt had received word.

The road would extend from Stone Gate to Mondstadt.

And currently, the road leading to Stone Gate was rugged and difficult to traverse.

Blasting through some of the terrain would be necessary.

For that, they would need a demolition expert.

But that was a task for the future.