Winter Executor, starting with a system of wronged individuals.

Linglan smiled gently, hummed, and leaned into Su Ming's arms.

At this very moment, while Su Ming was traveling by boat to Liyue Harbor, the young master was still on his way on horseback—or rather, he was intercepted halfway there.

"master?"

The young master stared blankly at the figure that had stopped the carriage, his eyes full of doubt. "Her Majesty the Queen's mission is very urgent, and she really has no time to do anything else."

"Before that, there is one more thing I need you to do."

Skirk's gaze was as calm as water, her pupils reflecting the young master's surprised and uncertain face, a confident smile playing on her lips. "Of course, this is the Queen's order. Before heading to Liyue, you need to complete another task."

"What should we do about the hermit?"

The young master naturally trusts Skykirk unconditionally, but he is the one who will carry out the mission in Liyue. What use is information if the executor is not present?

"It's alright. Intelligence can be established, allowing for more stable support in Liyue."

Skirk extended her right hand, from which a shattered cherry blossom gradually emerged. "After you've resolved this matter, you can still go to Liyue to complete your mission."

Chapter 157 Praising Xiao Pan!

Liyue Harbor.

"Good morning, A-Qing."

Gan Yu smiled and waved to Ke Qing, then looked down and saw the familiar white silk. After blinking, she murmured, "I feel like you've changed a lot lately."

"Really?" Keqing shook her cat head and asked in confusion, "You mean the changes in clothing?"

"You've never worn white stockings before, have you..." Gan Yu said hesitantly. After all, the black stockings of the cat-carved cat are a classic sight in Liyue. Just as the Favonius Cathedral cannot lose Barbara's Thompson machine gun, Liyue cannot lose Lord Yuheng's beautiful black stockings.

Never worn white stockings...?

Ke Qing suddenly opened her eyes wide. Yes, it really seems to be true. When exactly did this happen without her realizing it?!

At first, it was just an experiment, a defensive measure taken to prevent the so-called 12th Executive Hermit from launching a covert attack, which might lure the lurking guy out of his hole.

As a result, Lord Yuheng Star set an example every day, and unknowingly, he hadn't worn black stockings for a long time. Instead, he wore various styles of white stockings.

Keqing's choice of white stockings has gradually evolved from simply choosing any white color to prioritizing the fabric, then the pattern, and finally, finding something that appeals to her. People from Liyue value what pleases them, and this applies to white stockings as well.

A month later, Ke Mao Mao can be considered Liyue's first white silk expert, with an incredibly profound understanding of white silk.

"I heard that a sightseeing boat from Zhidong arrived at the port today," Gan Yu nodded after carefully reading the document again.

Ke Qing blinked and asked in confusion, "I heard that the Northern Bank is about to start operations soon. Is there any connection?"

No one can guess the true purpose of the Fatui, but for Liyue now, the arrival of the Northern Bank will inject fresh blood into the Liyue market, thereby accelerating the progress of the new era. This is a welcome outcome for the Liyue Sept.

"I'm just a secretary, all I need to do is follow the documents," Gan Yu smiled lightly. The high-intensity work had gradually made her too lazy to think. She could leave such mentally taxing tasks to Miss Ningguang. She just wanted to be a peaceful and content coconut sheep.

Keqing gave a helpless smile. To be honest, who isn't like that? It's just for the future of Liyue. As the star of Yuheng, she should shoulder this responsibility and obligation.

As the two chatted, a grand ship slowly entered the harbor, and the little nun with long silver-gray hair on the deck opened her eyes wide.

"This is Liyue!"

Linglan excitedly grabbed Su Ming's arm, making the already seasick Hermit even worse. He almost turned into a jetpack warrior on the spot, spraying colorful paint at Yunlaihai.

The unfamiliar architecture, the novel clothing, and the ancient atmosphere of the country all filled Lily with immense excitement, a feeling comparable to her first time surfing the waves.

"Stop shaking, ancestor! If you keep shaking, your executor will vomit his soul out!" Su Ming grabbed Linglan's wrist, which was shaking like a little motor. No wonder his fingers were so badly damaged; it was all thanks to the little nun's professional-level hand speed.

If this were still on Earth, with that hand speed, he'd be a world champion at the very least.

It's a pity that Miss Lily of the Valley used this talent for her daily tides; otherwise, she could have used it as an artificial motor.

"Sorry..." Lily of the Valley playfully stuck out her tongue, then coughed a few times after noticing the boat had docked, quickly reverting to her icy demeanor. It has to be said that she had indeed learned the essence of this from her sister Sandone.

Lily of the Valley was originally somewhat aloof. Her childhood experiences made her taciturn, and she quietly fulfilled her duties as a novice nun at the Winter Church. She would only show a slight smile when she saw Columbia.

Perhaps even Lily herself didn't realize that she was smiling more often, which is why Columbia smiled with relief when she saw her.

Some people spend a lifetime healing the wounds of childhood and the past, but Lily of the Valley encountered the light in her life, and from then on she let go of her burdens, lightly crossing the mountains of the past and moving towards the future.

Look up and you'll see the future. It may not be so bright, and it may be full of thorns, but you must still keep moving forward.

Just to meet the most important people in my life.

Just for that one ray of light in the darkness, even if it's only for a moment, we will chase after it.

Linglan gently tugged at Su Ming's sleeve, and seeing that he was so seasick that he could barely stand, she smiled like a flower.

She had already found the light; it was right there in her hands.

The ship docked at the port, and with a dull thud, the steps were slowly lowered. Su Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief and almost sat down on the deck.

He's finally done with his imprisonment journey. The boat ride was less comfortable than walking to Liyue Harbor.

He, a dignified executive officer, gets seasick. If word got out, he would be ridiculed for two and a half years, and his name would probably be on every newspaper, whether you know it or not. Thinking about it, there's no point in living. He can only find a Teyvat to live in!

After the ship stopped, the seasickness symptoms subsided. Su Ming stood up and looked towards Liyue Harbor. He was still somewhat shocked when he saw this ancient country with his own eyes. Golden apricot leaves floated in the air and hovered on the sea surface, creating a faint ripple.

This is Liyue, the land of contracts!

"I wonder if Young Master has arrived yet," Su Ming said with a smirk. Brother Tartaglia should have arrived in Liyue much earlier than him. Now he could take a break before getting to work. As long as the hardworking Young Master was around, he could happily slack off.

"Brother Su Ming, you'd better work hard!"

Linglan smiled slightly and nudged Su Ming from behind, "Alright, alright, the new journey is about to begin."

"The information mentions the Fatui's base of operations in Liyue, I think it's called the Northern Bank?"

Linglan was a little confused and didn't quite understand why the bank could become a base for activities. Could it be that the rich person was funding it again?

Su Ming wasn't surprised at all. He was familiar with the Northern Bank; it was the source of funding for their activities in Liyue.

Praising Xiao Pan shows how generous the wealthy are, thanking the boss for the bank gift!

Seeing Su Ming's excitement, Linglan didn't mention that the Northern Bank seemed to have just been established by these geniuses, and wondered if it could really handle such a large amount of fund transfers.

As the hermit's attendant, Lily of the Valley naturally knew best how extravagant her brother Suming was when spending Pantalonnemora.

As we all know, Su Ming's consumption of Mora is adaptive. Xiao Pan can spend Mora freely, but he is timid and hesitant with his own Mora, mainly to contribute to Winterfell's GDP.

Chapter 158 [Dangerous Figure: The Hermit]

Northland Bank.

Vlad paced back and forth at the bank entrance, his face filled with anxiety. What should he do? The young master should have arrived long ago. Lord Pantarone had already arranged for Liyue to follow the young master's orders.

The problem is that the young master himself didn't come. How is the Northern Bank supposed to operate? It can't just start as a legitimate bank, can it?

Vlad's sighs grew heavier; lately, he had more and more worries. The only good news was that his colleague seemed to be a very elegant lady, I think her name was... Nadia?

I wonder if there will be a chance to ask that lady out to dinner. Anyway, we're colleagues, so there will definitely be many opportunities to meet.

"Hello, is this Northern Bank?"

A cool female voice rang in his ears. Vlad looked up and saw a girl wearing a dark gray coat. This style of clothing was very common in Winter, but almost non-existent in Liyue. After all, the temperature in Liyue was not as cold as in Winter. Did this lady look like a new colleague from Winter?

"The official opening date is next Monday. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"I am the Hermit's attendant. Is there a letter left for him here?" Linglan curiously looked around at the decorations of the Northern Bank. Judging from the style, it was indeed very Pantarone, with a focus on magnificence, which looked very much like Mora.

"The Hermit?" Vlad thought for a few seconds before recalling that a twelfth executive officer had indeed been added last month, but there was not much information about the Hermit. The soldiers of the Fatui only knew about this one thing, and there were almost no people who had actually seen the Hermit.

Legend has it that the hermit was extremely sensitive to color, and anything hidden behind white would be mercilessly wiped out. It is said that the hermit alone slaughtered the entire city of Mondstadt, which is terrifying!

“There was indeed an urgent letter delivered to the Northern Bank yesterday. Only executives can open it. Please check the documents.”

Vlad meticulously confirmed the information, as the position of an executive officer required utmost care, especially since he had never heard of an executive officer having servants.

Having waiters is permitted, but currently almost none of the executives intend to hire them.

Linglan let out a soft exclamation. She had never heard of any such document before, and Su Ming had never mentioned it either. Where was she supposed to find any such document?

Uh... does the white stockings search warrant I brought back from Mondstadt count?

Vlad noticed the pattern on the white silk as Linglan rummaged through her pocket for her identification. After a few seconds of silence, he picked up the document again, compared it with the document, and nodded: "Hello, Hermit's attendant, please make sure this letter is delivered."

He handed the envelope to the bewildered Linglan.

"I don't have any identification..." Linglan was a little lost. She hadn't done anything yet, so how did it end?

"The pattern on the white stockings is something that most people don't know the meaning of," Vlad said, somewhat speechless. The credentials of the executive officer are always chosen by the executive officer himself, and he has seen quite a few outrageous things, but making the credentials into stocking patterns is really the first time.

Linglan silently clenched her little fists. You bastard Su Ming, you actually made such an outrageous document behind her back!

No wonder this guy was so confident when she left, saying things like he was sure he'd recognize her. So that's how he knew how to recognize her!

Linglan felt a little embarrassed. After saying goodbye, she hurriedly left with the envelope. It was one thing to act strangely in front of Su Ming, but she was always very ladylike in front of outsiders.

Damn it, I must use Su Ming's fingers to punish him severely tonight!

With her pouting lips and wearing long boots, Linglan left the Northern Bank. As a beautiful sight, Linglan herself attracted a lot of attention.

What Suzuran didn't expect was that the people of Liyue Harbor seemed to really like white stockings, and it seemed like all the women she saw lately were wearing them... What's going on?

Is Liyue truly the land of white silk?

Linglan fell into deep thought. No wonder Su Mingge's eyes lit up as soon as he got off the ship, as if he had seen a treasure chest. After telling her what he needed to do, he disappeared somewhere.

Is he going to become a white-stockinged pervert again?!

In fact, from Su Ming's perspective, once he arrived at Liyue Harbor, all he saw was treasure chests, treasure chests, and treasure chests at that!

Ah! Great Liyue! A beautiful land yet untouched!

White silk? What white silk? I'm not familiar with that. White silk can't compare to the joy of pioneering.

"Lily of the Valley, go to the Northern Bank and ask about the situation for me. I have something urgent!" Su Ming patted the little nun on the shoulder, gave her a "I trust you" look, and then rushed towards the beautiful Liyue, which was full of treasure chests.

It's been so long since I've seen a wild treasure chest. I've almost forgotten when I last did a ten-pull. Although most of them are ordinary treasure chests, I can still slowly accumulate Originium even if I only get a few.

"A wanted poster...?"

After Su Ming finished touching an exquisite treasure chest, he looked up and saw the Liyue Seven Stars wanted posters posted on the bulletin board.

[Dangerous Person: The Hermit]

If you discover anything, please report it to the Thousand Rock Army immediately. The Liyue Septate will reward those who provide clues with Mora, with the highest reward being 10 million Mora depending on the accuracy of the information. The woman prefers white stockings and looks as follows.

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