Genshin Impact: Starting from Liyue to Build Infrastructure

When Ningguang heard Takumi's words, she immediately rolled her eyes.

"Don't talk nonsense. I don't want to fight Mondstadt or anything. What I'm doing now is preparing for the future. After all, I don't know when another disaster might strike Teyvat."

When she said this, there was a deeper meaning in her tone. The Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya had been collecting Hearts of God everywhere. She even seemed to be preparing for something major. It was precisely because of this discovery that Ningguang decided to prepare as well. No matter what happens in the future, it is always a good idea to be armed and ready. In case something happens, she can respond in time.

Listening to what Ningguang said, Takumi was taken aback for a moment.

Is that so? Was she worried about what might happen in Snezhnaya, potentially triggering a disaster in Teyvat?

"Is it financially viable?" Takumi asked. "If you continue with this, it seems the financial burden will be too great. You know, maintaining Liyue's economy is already costly. I can't provide you with financial support for now."

On Gui Liyuan's side, the tax revenue earned every month was almost entirely invested in research. There wasn't much left to support Liyue Harbor.

Hearing Takumi's concern, Ningguang nodded. "For now, there's no problem. The car factory and the shipyard also have shares in Liyue Harbor. The research and development of weapons are still financially supported. However, some places in Liyue Harbor need to be demolished and rebuilt, which requires substantial investment. You have to come up with new ideas."

In the era of cold weapons, maintenance costs were not a big issue, but thermal weapons required continuous funding. Research, development, and maintenance all needed money. While there may not be a financial shortage now, there would likely be one in the future.

Hearing this, Takumi nodded. After thinking for a moment, he said:

"Starting next year, your financial pressure should ease significantly. We won't need to import grain anymore—we can even start exporting it. The high-yield crops are ready. Additionally, medicinal herbs can also be exported, such as cold medicine, which should bring in significant revenue. Also, the upgraded cars from the factory will be launching soon. Many people will buy them, and that should generate a good income. If we calculate everything properly, it should be sustainable."

"But warships also require maintenance. The more powerful the weapon, the more expensive it is to maintain. Think about that."

Then, Takumi addressed another topic. "As for the Vision issue you mentioned earlier..."

After saying this, Takumi moved his hand, revealing a blank Vision.

"What appeared is blank. Whether it can be recognized is a troublesome matter. I can provide you with some, and you can let the Qianyan Army test them one by one. Maybe someone can activate them? If not, the only option would be to rely on the Hearts of God, but that would be far too troublesome. Let's see how many people can activate them first."

Ningguang took the blank Vision, understanding what needed to be done.

"Alright! Let's try it first. If it can be activated naturally, that would be ideal. I understand the conditions required for activating a Vision—it takes a strong will. With these blank Visions, the process should be much easier."

A slight smile appeared at the corners of Ningguang's mouth. Things were progressing well, and she had achieved her goal in coming here.

After discussing these matters, she turned her gaze to Takumi again.

"There is one more thing to discuss with you. I'm planning to retire soon. We need to select a new Tianshu Star to take over."

Hearing this, Takumi was stunned.

"Tianshu is retiring? Do you have any candidates?"

Tianshu was indeed old and due for retirement.

Ningguang shook her head. "In the past, we selected candidates and had the Emperor confirm them. But now, the Emperor is gone. You are now Liyue's leader. After all, the Heart of God has returned to you."

As she said this, she looked at Takumi with a knowing smile.

Technically, Liyue Qixing could decide this matter. But in the eyes of the public, since the Heart of God had returned to Takumi, this decision ultimately rested with him.

Hearing this, Takumi was puzzled.

"You want me to decide?"

Ningguang nodded. "That's the idea. What do you think? Do you have any candidates in mind?"

Takumi fell into deep thought.

"Hmm… How about Zhongli for Tianshu Star?"

Ningguang was immediately speechless.

"Are you serious? Zhongli just retired, and now you want to make him a Qixing member? Goodness, are you really not afraid of being scolded?"

Takumi shrugged. "Zhongli is the best candidate."

"Maybe… but let's think about it. Actually, what about Yelan? She's free now, isn't she? And her abilities are beyond question. From what I heard, she recently bought a shop and planned to run a business. If she has nothing else to do, she might as well take up the position."

That would be the best choice.

"Uncle Tian also recommended a few candidates. I was planning to let Yelan be the judge for them, but I never thought you would suggest making Yelan the Tianshu Star directly."

Ningguang was surprised by Takumi's choice.

Uncle Tian's health was declining, and he was already preparing for retirement. He had even selected a list of candidates—Ganwei, Mingbo, and Zhiyi.

She had originally planned for Yelan to assess them and determine who was best suited for the role.

When Takumi heard Ningguang mention these candidates, he immediately recognized their names.

"Ganwei, Mingbo, and Zhiyi? They're not quite right for the role."

"Ganwei is too arrogant. Mingbo is too submissive. Neither of them is suitable. As for Zhiyi… he's decent, but not as good as Yelan."

Zhiyi? Not someone Takumi was very familiar with. Yelan, however, was a much better option.

What was the point of running a shop? Wouldn't becoming the Tianshu Star be a much better opportunity?

Listening to Takumi's words, Ningguang fell into deep thought. He had a valid point. Takumi seemed to know all three candidates well.

Based on Takumi's analysis, two candidates were immediately ruled out. The remaining one, Zhiyi, was not as qualified as Yelan.

This left Ningguang speechless. She knew very well how capable Yelan was. There was no issue with her taking the position of Tianshu Star at all.