Genshin Impact: The Recorder of All Things

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One kills a murderer, the other kills a ghost.

The two of them had met more than once, and there was even an instance where Ye Lan was in charge of killing people, while Hu Tao was in charge of burying them.

Although we've met, I only know that the other person works for a department in Liyue; I don't know them much, and we're just nodding acquaintances.

But even casual acquaintances were precious to Master Hu, since she didn't have many friends.

"Master Hu, it's been a long time." Ye Lan greeted Hu Tao, and then greeted Shen He.

Ye Lan looked at the three people in front of her. She knew Hu Tao, and she used to know Zhong Gui, but now she didn't know him as well anymore.

How did he go from being a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth to becoming an advisor to the Seven Stars of Liyue? And this advisor is on the same level as the Seven Stars' secretary.

You should know that the person called "Secretary" is actually an immortal, and in essence, an envoy of the Emperor.

Ye Lan asked Ning Guang, but Ning Guang didn't tell her.

Sometimes the information is revealed without being said aloud; the advisor, Zhong Gui, is also an immortal, and his status is not low.

Given the significant events that occurred during the recent invocation of the immortals, it's perfectly normal for the immortals to send someone to watch over the Seven Stars.

She had inquired about Shen He and found out that the two of them were related in some way, as they were both from the Fangshi family. The difference was that Shen He's family was a small family, a branch, and now it was practically extinct.

Later, something happened to the Shen family, and Shen He disappeared.

Ye Lan searched through a lot of information and gradually pieced together what happened back then. She also learned that Shen He had become a disciple of the immortals, just like their ancestors.

Their magic is a simplified version of the immortal arts their ancestors learned.

Having learned about the three, Yelan knew that they didn't need to be concerned. To them, destroying Liyue was like tearing down their home, so paying attention to them would be a waste of time and energy.

"Are the three of you here on a date?"

"Yes." Zhong Gui nodded in agreement, then pointed to the construction team working overtime, "What are you doing here? What's going on?"

"They're trying out Keqing's new policies again."

"New policy?"

"Ah."

It turns out that Ye Lan was here because she had recently been capturing a group of treasure thieves and then sent them here for labor reform.

The Treasure Thieves are an enormous organization in Teyvat because they are everywhere.

But it's a super, super small organization, because three to five people, or even just one person, can form a treasure-hunting group.

In reality, the so-called treasure-hunting gangs do not exist. The "treasure under the raven's wing" pattern is the symbol of the treasure-hunting gangs. Anyone who finds the raven's mark can call themselves a treasure-hunting gang. Some people don't even have the raven's mark. Most of their members are greedy and ill-informed vagrants.

Most of them are petty thugs who steal things and cheat people; very few dare to rob people outright.

They are loosely organized and adept at hiding, making them difficult to eliminate and ultimately counterproductive.

Liyue is currently undergoing major development, and there is a shortage of people everywhere.

Keqing simply couldn't stand seeing such a large workforce being left idle.

Arrest them all! Now get them all to work!

And so, the Liyue Treasure Thieves were all sorted out and captured, and they were all sent over...

This is also why Yelan is here.

As for why they were still working even after it was dark...

Ke Qing: "Streetlights are great!"

Ke Qing had suggested working an extra hour more than once, but each time she encountered considerable resistance.

Now, when Ke Qing suggested that the group of prisoners work two more hours, there was no resistance this time.

Labor camp inmates are not allowed to offer opinions!

Originally, it would be impossible to do so much work in the dark, but the research department gave Keqing a pleasant surprise: the emergence of elemental lamps.

Its appearance made the night as bright as day, allowing us to continue working effortlessly.

Although it was called a labor reform, Ke Qing still paid them wages, although only half of what ordinary workers earned, but much more than what they made through cheating and swindling.

Gradually, the treasure-hunting team stopped complaining. They just wanted to finish the job sooner and get their full pay instead of the half pay they were getting now.

Zhong Gui: "..."

To be honest, Zhong Gui suddenly felt a dark side to him, because he thought Ke Qing was trying to use convicts to kill everyone.

As for how to roll it—

The crimes committed by these criminals were not serious, and they will be released sooner or later.

Keqing used their overtime system, and once humans get used to something, they won't think there's a problem; they'll just take it for granted.

After the Treasure Thieves finish their sentence, most of them, who lack any special skills (4.7), will likely stay behind. Keqing will then ask them to work an extra hour. Having already gotten used to this, they will probably think Keqing is really kind for letting them work an extra hour.

Then, the ordinary workers and the group of workers who had completed their labor reform were matched at a ratio of 1:4, that is, eight workers who had completed their labor reform were matched with two ordinary workers.

When everyone else is working, you feel embarrassed to leave work; the minority submits to the majority.

Once these ordinary workers get used to it, we'll add more ordinary workers...

Keqing, you evil capitalist!

"Aqiu~"

In Liyue Harbor, the streetlights were still on. Keqing, wearing a helmet, wiped her nose.

"Over there, over there! While everyone's resting, we must do a good job tonight!"

Chapter 130 Xiao, Naxida and the Great Tree King

After bidding farewell to Yelan, the three of them encountered Xiao again.

The malevolent aura on Xiao's body has diminished considerably, and the resentment of the demon god no longer exists.

Zhong Gui told him about building a floating cave and asked him if he had any requirements. Xiao said that anything was fine.

Then Zhong Gui invited Xiao to participate in the Lantern Festival, but Xiao remained silent upon hearing this.

"Young Master, I... don't like crowds."

I am not the same as those carefree and peaceful people. I have been living with killing for too long and have become accustomed to it.

"Hey bro, don't say that. You don't have any karmic burdens on you anymore," Hu Tao said, patting Xiao on the shoulder like an adult.

In the past, the guardian yakshas were covered with all kinds of karmic obstacles in order to subdue demons and cleanse the remnants of demon gods.

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

The celestial yakshas, ​​guardians of the Rock King, eradicated all suffering and distress for many years. However, even these yakshas, ​​possessing great power, were not immune to the entanglements of karma and the defilement of lingering anger. Some succumbed to great rage and terror, going mad; some fought each other to death; and some ultimately became demons…

Over a thousand years, three of the five Yakshas died unnatural deaths, one disappeared without a trace, and many others died unknown. Of the remaining five, only the Golden Roc remains.

The one whose whereabouts were unknown was also confirmed by the young lord to have died in the Layered Rock Abyss.

The only one left is the Golden Roc, Xiao.

The karmic burdens they carry can drive ordinary people mad, if they don't die.

One rainy night, the five siblings returned from slaying a demon and encountered a homeless kitten on a secluded road.

Fanan reached out to help it, but was stopped by its elder brother Fushe.

If they don't help it, it might survive, but if they do...

The horror of karmic obstacles goes beyond simply causing death.

Undeterred, the five of them stood there until dawn, until the kitten froze to death.

The five men didn't even dare to collect the corpse, fearing it might turn into a demon.

At that moment, Xiao couldn't tell whether the water on his brothers' and sisters' faces was rain or tears, including his own.

They never forget to go where there are many people; this trait is ingrained in their bones.

Now, Hu Tao tells him that his karmic burdens have disappeared and he no longer needs to hide his identity.

elf:"……"

"Xiao, do you still remember what the Lantern Festival is?"

The first full moon night of each year is the Lantern Festival in Liyue. During the Lantern Festival, thousands of lanterns can be seen flying into the night sky over Liyue Harbor.

Long ago, during a war, the people of Liyue would release bright lanterns at night to ensure that the warriors fighting did not lose their way home or their hearts. This is the origin of the Lantern Festival.

When the lanterns are lit at dawn, that's where the soldiers feel at ease; that's home.

"The Liyue warriors, the Guardian Yaksha, who have wandered for thousands of years, should go home and visit."

Zhong Gui and Hu Tao patted Xiao on the shoulder on each side and left with Shen He, leaving the rest for Xiao to figure out on his own.

Zhong Gui felt that he should come back. If he could give Kong Ge or Ying Mei face when he had karmic obstacles, then he could also give Shao Jun face when he didn't have karmic obstacles, right?

As Xiao gazed at the bustling construction scene in the distance, a barely perceptible smile flickered across his lips, vanishing in an instant.

Peaceful Liyue is truly wonderful.

Zhong Gui: "Shall we go home?"

Walnut: "I'm not going back!"