Genshin Impact: Starting from Liyue to Build Infrastructure

The outfit Ningguang wore at this time was bought from Keqing's store—jeans and a white shirt.

She looked like a modern urban beauty.

Whenever she drove herself, she preferred to wear outfits like this. On her, they looked exceptionally elegant.

At first glance, she exuded the aura of a wealthy and refined woman.

Ningguang tied her hair up neatly.

As she walked, she turned to her secretary and instructed:

"I won't be back tonight."

"No need to prepare my dinner."

"I'm heading to Guili Plains."

"If anything urgent comes up, call me directly."

After giving her instructions, she made her way outside the Jade Chamber.

Arriving at her parked vehicle, she got in, started the engine, and set course for Guili Plains.

Diving swiftly from the Jade Chamber, the rush of rapid descent filled Ningguang with exhilaration.

She found it thrilling.

Upon landing, she immediately headed towards her destination, eager to see the battleship Takumi had constructed.

At the same time, Takumi was also returning home.

Just as he ordered the battleship to turn back, a voice came through the ship's communication system.

"Lord Takumi, a large vessel is approaching from behind."

Hearing this, Takumi was puzzled.

After sensing the presence, he quickly understood the situation.

"It's the Crux Fleet."

"Don't rush off, just wait."

After giving the command, Takumi stepped outside onto the deck.

The approaching ship belonged to Beidou.

At this moment, Beidou was gazing at the battleship from a distance, her face brimming with excitement.

Beside her stood a young woman in a magician's hat and form-fitting attire.

She was staring at the massive battleship in awe.

With a wave of her hand, a magic circle appeared as she attempted to divine something.

However, all she saw was nothingness.

"Hey, is this the battleship that kid was talking about?"

"It's magnificent."

"I could hear the explosions from miles away!"

Beidou was thrilled.

The warship looked incredibly powerful.

She wanted one.

As the ship approached, she spotted Takumi standing on the deck.

Without hesitation, she leaped off her vessel, soaring through the air before landing smoothly on the battleship's deck.

At the same time, she called out to her crew:

"You lot, continue back to the shipyard!"

"Dock at our base!"

Her sailors immediately responded and steered the Crux Fleet's ship toward its destination.

Beidou landed firmly on the battleship's deck.

Standing on the solid steel surface, she felt an unprecedented sense of security and excitement.

"Beidou, you're back."

"Come on up."

Takumi waved at her.

Beidou wasted no time and rushed towards him.

"Takumi, this battleship... can you give it to me?"

She asked bluntly.

Takumi rolled his eyes.

"Impossible."

"Absolutely not."

"Your ship is still in progress."

"The ships produced now are prioritized for sea patrols."

"So, you'll have to wait another two months for yours."

From the start, Takumi had planned production carefully.

Beidou's request had to wait.

The current priority was to manufacture ships for defensive purposes—especially to counter the Vortex Demon God.

Hearing Takumi's response, Beidou pouted.

"Tch!"

"Such a shame!"

She was full of regret.

It was a pity she couldn't get her hands on such a powerful warship immediately.

Takumi shrugged.

"Now that the first one is complete, production will only speed up once my objectives are met."

He then turned and shouted toward the helm:

"Full speed ahead! Return to port!"

Hearing the order, the helmsman immediately set course for the shipyard.

Beidou followed Takumi into the command center.

Looking around at all the sophisticated instruments she had never seen before, her curiosity was piqued.

She eagerly bombarded the crew with questions.

The helmsman patiently explained the ship's systems to her, knowing that Beidou had a vested interest in the shipyard.

She would need to learn these things eventually.

As she listened, Beidou nodded in understanding.

However, she soon noticed something shocking.

"This ship is ridiculously fast."

She widened her eyes as she realized that the battleship had already surpassed her flagship, the Alcor.

And it was only accelerating.

"Just how fast can this thing go?!"

Takumi thought for a moment before answering.

"This warship's speed is approximately 60 knots per hour."

"And that's fully loaded with ammunition."

"It would be even faster if the munitions were depleted."

"We'll need more tests to determine the exact maximum speed."

"The cargo ships we build for you in the future will be based on this design."

"They might even be faster."

Beidou's eyes widened in disbelief.

"That fast?!"

Now she wanted a ship like this even more.

"I don't care!"

"Make one for me, now!"

She was practically begging at this point.

Takumi shook his head.

"Just wait."

"Right now, all production capacity is focused on warships."

"We need at least five completed as soon as possible."

"Additionally, we have to manufacture escort ships and other necessary vessels."

"So, there's no time for cargo ships yet."

"Once the Rite of Descension is over, we'll start producing commercial ships."

Hearing this, Beidou frowned.

The mention of the Rite of Descension made her realize that something serious was happening.

She decided not to press the issue further.

Whatever was coming, it was clearly important enough for Takumi to prioritize battleships.

Instead, she changed the subject.

"Fine, then."

"Just don't forget about my ship later."

"I don't want my old Alcor for another second."

She had once been proud of her flagship.

But after seeing this warship, the Alcor suddenly felt outdated.

She desperately wanted an upgrade.

Especially those advanced weapon systems.

"With this kind of firepower, pirates wouldn't stand a chance."

"Even if they fired back, the steel hull could probably withstand it without issue."

"And imagine how much cargo this thing could carry!"

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became.

The more she wanted it.

And the more frustrated she felt.

Waiting for her ship was going to be unbearable.