Genshin Impact: Starting from Liyue to Build Infrastructure

For Lumine, the quickest way to earn money is by helping capture slimes at the Adventurers' Association.

This job offers the highest salary and is the fastest way to make money.

There is also the option of capturing treasure hoarders. Additionally, some ruin guards and similar creatures have issued bounties. However, capturing ruin guards is quite dangerous.

If you lack strength, you wouldn't dare to take on a ruin guard. But Lumine is powerful, so she planned to go to Liyue Harbor to gather information and find out where many ruin guards could be found.

Then, she would see if she could capture a few and sell them for money. Capturing a ruin guard intact is very profitable—far more than slimes. It is said that an alchemist in the area has specifically requested them and posted a high-paying task. However, very few have managed to accomplish this, especially with the flying ruin guards.

After handing over the money, Lumine left with Paimon and started delivering food. Once she finished her business, she planned to head to Liyue Harbor to inquire about more information.

Meanwhile, Takumi was unaware of what Lumine was thinking. At that moment, he was having lunch with Shenhe. After eating and drinking their fill, they continued working, taking care of all necessary tasks. Once they finished, Takumi finally had some free time. Everything was back on track, and, in reality, there wasn't much left for Takumi and his team to handle.

After lunch, they worked until after 3:00 PM, when Takumi and Shenhe finally completed all their duties. For the next few days, it wouldn't be necessary for Takumi and the others to return. So, he decided to take Shenhe out for a break—perhaps to visit places like Mt. Aozang. He was also quite interested in seeing where Shenhe used to live.

Just as they were about to leave, Chongyun and Xingqiu arrived. During this period, the two had been recruited by Takumi to help with various tasks. Now that things were running smoothly, they were finally free. With or without them, the situation was under control. So, they came to resign.

"Takumi, I'm here to tell you—I want to resign!" Xingqiu declared as soon as he saw Takumi.

Takumi was a little surprised. "Resign? Well, no problem. You've been a great help."

At first, when manpower was lacking, Takumi had asked them to assist. But now, Liyue Harbor had sufficient staff, so there was no issue with them resigning. Seeing Takumi agree, Xingqiu and Chongyun both sighed in relief.

"Alright! My work is basically done. Now, let's find someone to replace us," Xingqiu said. "To be honest, I didn't even have time to read novels while working for you."

Speaking of this, Xingqiu was full of complaints. Every day, he worked overtime with no time to enjoy his books—completely unacceptable in his eyes. If someone ever asked him to do this kind of work again, he would rather paint every peak of Jueyun Karst than accept.

Chongyun remained silent. After all, his work had primarily been to help his aunt. His gaze lingered on Takumi and Shenhe. His aunt was now living with Takumi… Did that mean Takumi was his uncle?

The thought made Chongyun curious, but he didn't dare ask, fearing his aunt would freeze him on the spot. Still, Shenhe seemed happy with Takumi, and as long as she was happy, that was all that mattered.

Takumi accepted their resignations without hesitation and even gave each of them a motorcycle as a parting gift. Seeing the bikes, the two were ecstatic—perhaps working for Takumi had been worthwhile after all.

With their new vehicles, the two left immediately, heading back to Liyue Harbor.

Meanwhile, Takumi had to postpone his outing with Shenhe for a moment to rearrange the work responsibilities left behind by the two. Once he settled everything, he and Shenhe finally set off, wandering around Guili Plains to enjoy a rare moment of leisure.

That evening, after dinner, they rode their bikes to Diona's tavern. By the time they arrived, the pub was already bustling with activity. Across the street, the Angel's Share tavern was also preparing to open the next day.

Inside, the pub was lively. Takumi even spotted some bards, who seemed to have traveled from Mondstadt. Diona was busy at the bar, while Klee and Qiqi helped serve drinks. At the same time, Takumi noticed Noelle, dressed in a bartender's outfit, assisting with mixing drinks.

Seeing this, Takumi couldn't help but be impressed—Noelle truly was a versatile maid.

In the kitchen, someone was preparing food. Many patrons came to the pub specifically for the cuisine, with some even visiting just to try these dishes.

"Brother Takumi!" Klee called out as she served a drink to a customer. She had just spotted Takumi entering. Qiqi and Yaoyao also noticed Takumi and Shenhe, their faces lighting up with excitement.

Takumi smiled and greeted them before heading to the bar with Shenhe.

"Good business, Diona!" he remarked.

Hearing his words, Diona nodded happily. "Uh-huh! Business is great! Especially with those gourmet recipes you provided, Brother Takumi. Many customers come just for the food. And some alcoholics even traveled from Mondstadt just to drink here. So annoying!"

She pouted and glared at a few patrons dressed in Mondstadt attire.

She was instantly frustrated. Alcoholics were alcoholics. To think they traveled all this way just for her drinks…

Annoyed, Diona added a lizard tail—one that Klee had recently caught—to a drink. Yet, the customer drank it happily, making her even more exasperated.

Hearing her complaints, Takumi chuckled. "Maybe they really like your mixology skills, Diona. You should be proud!"

"I'm not happy! I hate alcoholics!" Diona huffed.

Despite her words, it was obvious that she was pleased her craftsmanship was being recognized. Without dwelling on it, she started preparing drinks for Takumi and Shenhe.