Original God, the beginning continues Liyue martial arts

As for why Ningguang had to discover this...

From the moment Zhongli pushed himself to the forefront, Shen Zhiyi could no longer watch the many changes in Liyue's top management with a smile as he did before.

Although powerful military force can solve many problems, Liyue is still the territory of Morax after all.

The Seven Stars and Eight Gates are Zhongli's subordinates.

Shen Zhiyi didn't want to fall out with Zhongli over some trivial issues.

In order to reduce unnecessary trouble, he needs to find some allies among Liyue’s real high-level officials.

Based on the existing information and conditions, Ningguang is undoubtedly the best candidate.

Thinking of this, Shen Zhiyi smiled and said, "It's enough to keep it as it is."

Ningguang sensed the kindness of the person in front of her, and her stiff muscles suddenly relaxed.

She took out a talisman and placed it gently on the table.

“I wanted you to take this talisman with no taboos to Aozang Mountain, so as to obtain an immortal talisman that can control the floating stone and large mechanisms, and give you the opportunity to contact the immortals, but now…” Ningguang pursed her lips, revealing a helpless smile after things went beyond her calculations.

After listening to this, Shen Zhiyi thought for a while, and then took out another talisman from the Qiyao Cave Heaven hidden in his sleeve and placed it on the table.

"One talisman for another, I won't suffer any loss."

Ningguang was stunned by Shen Zhiyi's operation. It took her several seconds to react.

"you……"

She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Shen Zhiyi who made a gesture to silence her.

"Shh-"

"...Okay." Ningguang shook her head. Although she was reluctant to admit it, the relationship between her and Shen Zhiyi had already changed 180 degrees because of each other's strength.

That being said, Ningguang is still the big businessman Ningguang after all.

"Are there any large floating stones?" she asked as if she was giving up.

"Yes." Shen Zhiyi nodded. His Seven Lights Cave Heaven was refined by Liu Yun, whose favorite environment was the floating island, so there were several spare large floating stones in the warehouse.

but……

"I don't recommend you to build a floating palace right now." Shen Zhiyi advised.

"Why?" Ningguang did not ask the other party how he knew that. The large floating stone plus the immortal talisman already explained a lot.

Shen Zhiyi hesitated for a moment and gave an answer: "In the past few years, the Emperor only showed his Dharma body in the Summoning Immortal Ceremony. How many times has he appeared in front of you this year?"

If we don't count the ceremony of inviting the immortals, it has happened twice.

Ningguang answered in her heart.

Then, she reacted instantly: "You mean, the Emperor wants to take it back..."

Ningguang didn’t dare to say the following words.

Shen Zhiyi just replied in a calm tone: "The Emperor should want to do some big things in the next period of time, and in order to fight against foreign enemies, we must first stabilize the country."

Hearing this, Ningguang leaned back in her chair.

She has never denied her ambition. Although now, she is still a standard neutral among the Seven Stars, but if the Emperor agrees to her application to build the Qun Yu Pavilion, then it is not impossible for her to take over the banner of the human rule faction in the future.

Just now...

She never dared to have similar thoughts again.

Seeing Ningguang like this, Shen Zhiyi breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhongli is not power-hungry and is willing to give up power, which is his business. But it is impossible for Shen Zhiyi to leave all his power alone and come to disgust him in the future for no reason.

Think about Ms. Wanyan from Yinyuan Hall who jumped out shortly after Zhongli faked his death. She was almost courting death by stepping on Zhongli's face.

When you see the first cockroach, the number of cockroaches in your house will basically be uncountable.

Not to mention Keqing, who is at the forefront of human rule. She may really be like the boy in Mondstadt during the reign of the Tornado Demon God, who simply longs for "freedom".

But these three views are most likely derived from what the family members have seen and heard.

Because of the Emperor's appointment, Shen Zhiyi was directly labeled as a member of the Xianzhi Sect.

And if everything remained unchanged, Zhongli would suddenly be assassinated ten years later.

Then, what awaits Shen Zhiyi next might be the same poisonous fish soup as Uncle Tian’s.

Shen Zhiyi didn't want to be disgusted, so he decided to take the first step.

If Zhongli doesn't take power, then I will help him take power. Those scum and garbage in the Seven Stars and Eight Sects should be swept away and cleared away.

The first step is to suppress Ningguang's inappropriate ambition.

And next...

After taking a sip of tea, Shen Zhiyi asked with a smile: "Mr. Ningguang, can you tell me about the general distribution of forces in the Seven Stars and Eight Gates?"

052 Beidou's failed invitation

Three days later, a cargo ship quietly docked at the port without anyone noticing.

Beidou jumped out of the deck and landed on the wooden docking bridge. He turned around and said to his first mate as he backed away, "Lao Liang, the rest of the work is up to you. I'm going to meet a friend."

The moment the last word fell, Beidou's figure disappeared around the corner in the distance.

“This kid…” Seeing this, Lao Liang couldn’t help but shook his head, “If you don’t know, you would think this boat is mine!”

Lao Liang was a friend that Beidou had known when he was working at the port. When he was young, he was a captain and a sea merchant, but he was unlucky and encountered a sea monster. Because the Qianyan Army arrived quickly, the crew did not suffer any casualties, but the ship they relied on for survival and the cargo on the ship made Lao Liang return to the pre-liberation era overnight.

In order to pay off his debts, he had no choice but to work as a laborer at the dock, carrying goods for others.

Originally, Lao Liang thought that this was how he would live his life, but who would have thought that he would step onto the deck again at the age of over 50.

——Lao Liang, don’t you want to give it one more try while you can still work?

——If it’s those debts, I can help you.

——Just consider it as my opinion, I will give you the treatment of a first mate, and this salary!

Thinking of Beidou's words of persuasion at that time, Lao Liang wanted to slap himself in the face.

Who said Beidou is heartless? !

He gets paid as a first mate, but does the work of a captain.

The real captain, on the other hand, would run to find her little lover every time she returned to Liyue.

"I don't know what's so good about the man selling steamed buns that he has won the captain's heart." After complaining like this, Lao Liang turned around and saw a group of seamen eavesdropping on him with their ears perked up. He immediately straightened his face and said, "What are you all standing there for? Why don't you go to work for me?"

"Yes!"xn

On the other side, Beidou hummed a song and came to Shen Zhiyi's courtyard.

Instead of knocking on the door in a hurry, he tidied his appearance.

then.

——Dong dong dong!

Unlike the previous times, this time, Beidou got a response quickly.

"Who?"

Although the people in the yard asked this, Beidou still heard the other party's footsteps with his extraordinary hearing.

"It's me, Beidou."

"Beidou?"

Shen Zhiyi was stunned when he heard this, then he realized that he seemed to have not seen the other person for quite some time.

Open the door.

The next moment, the girl's figure came into view.

Compared with a few months ago, Beidou's skin color has become obviously darker, but both her figure and temperament have become more outstanding.

Even compared to Ningguang, she is not much inferior.

While the boy was observing the girl, the girl was also observing the boy.

If we say that Beidou completed his final transformation by becoming a captain.

Then the changes in Shen Zhiyi really scared Beidou.

Although it was still the same handsome face, but his height that had grown to nearly 1.8 meters, and his terrifying aura that was ready yet not unleashed, all made Beidou have an illusion - had he found the wrong person?

Fortunately, Beidou had a free and easy personality. He shook his head and got rid of the strange feeling in his heart.

He raised his hand with a bright smile on his face, "Hey, Zhiyi, I'm here to see you!"

Shen Zhiyi also raised his lips: "Long time no see, Beidou."

Ever since Beidou received an investment from Ningguang, the number of times they met began to decrease gradually.

It’s not that Beidou is unwilling to find Shen Zhiyi, but both of them have their own things to do.

Beidou must always monitor the progress of the cargo ship's construction, while Shen Zhiyi is learning martial arts from Master Feng.

After Beidou finally finished his own business, Shen Zhiyi went to Ao Zang Mountain because of Zhongli's commission.

Afterwards, Beidou, who heard about Shen Zhiyi's situation from Ningguang, could only start his first business trip with regret.

Beidou seems generous, but he is not reckless.

Her routes during this period all started or ended in Liyue, heading north to the Port of Jingfu in Mondstadt, or west to the Port of Ormos.

Because of this, it only takes one or two months to go back and forth.

There were no dangers that were difficult to deal with during this period.

"It looks like your wish has come true."

After listening to Beidou's experience during this period, Shen Zhiyi couldn't help but smile.

"There's still a long way to go." Beidou was obviously not satisfied yet. As he spoke, he raised his right hand towards the sky, as if grasping something. "I want to see the ports of the seven countries, the giant beasts that roam the sea, and even the legendary edge of the world."

Similar to Ningguang’s situation, Beidou’s ambition is huge.

Shen Zhiyi did not choose to discourage the girl's dream: "Then I will wish you all the best in advance."

"Hey, thanks." Beidou rubbed his nose, "By the way, are you free tonight?"

Shen Zhiyi hesitated for a moment after hearing this, then nodded.

Seeing this, Beidou smiled happily: "Then get ready. I will invite you to Wanmin Hall for a meal. I will also introduce you to my crew."

"……Row."

Shen Zhiyi is not a sociable person. The reason why he recognized Beidou and was willing to be friends with her was simply because the girl gave him a lot of help when he first came to this world.

As for the crew members of Beidou? To put it bluntly, what does it have to do with him?

Of course, Shen Zhiyi would not tell Beidou these words.

Beidou is a person of rough but meticulous character, and she actually has a vague idea of ​​Shen Zhiyi's thoughts.

But in the end, she still chose to send out this invitation which might make Shen Zhiyi unhappy.

Because the girl also has her own little thoughts in secret.

However, this invitation was not successful.

Because only half an hour later, Ningguang's subordinates appeared in front of the two of them.

"Captain Beidou, Master Zhiyi, Lord Ningguang has booked a private room at Xinyuexuan. I hope you two can go and join us tonight."

"..."xn

Beidou and Ningguang do not have a purely superior-subordinate relationship.

The two people have opposite personalities. Although they can get along with each other, they cannot become friends.

It is precisely because she understands this that Ningguang usually won't look for Beidou unless there is something important.

And Beidou obviously knew Ningguang's character.

"Ahaha, it looks like tonight's party is going to be canceled." She scratched her cheek, her tone somewhat helpless.