Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

Bards are street performers; you can't force people to pay for your stories, you can only hope that wealthy folks will be generous.

But Wendy is also using a story she's already told to scam money?

Although Su Chen realized that Wendy's story was about him.

The young man joins the Knights of Favonius, competes for the leadership, works diligently to develop the Earthfire, and is eventually called a 'tyrant' by those who don't understand him... However, all the familiar names in the story have been replaced by Wendy.

"...In the end, the leader fought with all his might to defeat the dragon. As he lay dying, he looked up at the sky and saw the faces of his family, the faces of his lovers, and—a benevolent god beckoning to him, acknowledging all that he had done as a mortal."

"Alright, that's the end of the story. If you liked it...hehe~~"

Wendy rubbed her hands together, took off her hat, and went out to greet them, but only received a few Mora in return. Most people chose to leave because they had already heard the story.

"Hey, hey, hey! Give me some money, give me some money before you leave!!!"

Dejected after failing to collect the money, Wendy walked toward Su Chen like a defeated rooster.

The latter thought for a moment, then took out a thousand Mora and put it into his hat.

Wendy's eyes lit up: "Thank you, Grandpa! May you have boundless good fortune, a promotion, and great wealth!"

Su Chen's lips twitched slightly.

He knew that Wendy must have recognized his identity. The story from five hundred years ago, the final ending, the gods beckoned to the leader of mankind, acknowledging everything he had done.

Although I couldn't help but think 'shameless' about Wendy's boasting at the end, considering all the Seven Kingdoms, Wendy's actions as a god were actually quite good.

This reminded Su Chen of a certain person, A, from his previous life, who could outperform more than 90% of people even without doing anything and with a 0% return.

"Want to drink?" Su Chen asked with a smile. "It's on me."

...

The nobleman's suicide caused a huge uproar in Mondstadt, especially among those associated with him, who had been hoping that he would be released from prison and lead them back to power.

They all died at once, what can we do?

If nothing is done, no one will be spared when the nest is overturned, and these people will suffer as well.

So they stirred up public opinion, accusing the Knights of disregarding human life... but unfortunately, no one followed suit.

Qin showed no mercy. Now that she had gone this far, even if she was being pushed forward, she was determined to handle the matter properly as soon as possible.

After discussions with the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce, the mass suicide of nobles served as a catalyst for a major reshuffle in the entire Mondstadt industry. The bigwigs from all sides naturally wouldn't refuse this windfall, and they all made a killing.

However, Dawn Winery soon took the initiative to give up profits to those small chambers of commerce to help them develop, a move that prompted other forces to follow suit without tacit agreement.

As the sun and moon rise and the years pass, Su Chen is not actually worried about Mondstadt becoming a monopoly. Although Dawn Winery has such potential, given Diluc's personality, although he doesn't say it, he has secretly helped the Knights of Favonius countless times.

As new forces gradually catch up, Mondstadt's resources will still be distributed in a decentralized manner.

Of course, the growth of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce was inevitable. Luo Minghe must be laughing in his sleep this time. He thought he was being exiled to the frontier, but he met the old man a few years later and received such a great gift.

As for the Earth Fire, Su Chen didn't plan to hand it over to Qin directly.

History has taught Su Chen that the sword of Earthfire can only be used in the darkness. Even if Erendellin believed in Earthfire, the evil in human nature will still cause history to repeat itself.

Throughout history, there have been countless bloody lessons.

Later generations lamented it but did not learn from it.

Therefore, separating the Knights and the Earthfire, one in the light and the other in the dark, actually makes it easier to operate.

Qin doesn't need to change, because even if she does change, there's no guarantee that every future leader will change, so separating them is the best option.

With the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce secretly helping Di Huo, and if they can also win over Diluc, then Di Huo's survival will be basically guaranteed.

Three days later, the knights who had set out returned one after another.

"Phew~ I'm exhausted, but I'm finally back!"

Amber stretched and looked at the gradually clearing sky, and couldn't help but smile.

With the source of the power causing the ley lines to become chaotic resolved, the storm that enveloped Mondstadt lost its power to sustain itself and naturally disappeared.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm exhausted!" Paimon said in agreement. "I want chicken! I want sweet chicken! And Mondstadt grilled fish!"

Ying said, "You didn't do any work, so why are you tired?"

Paimon retorted, "No way! I've been cheering you on the whole time, okay? We're comrades, you know. I deserve half the credit for wiping out so many monsters."

Paimon argued forcefully, displaying an air of "the two of us."

Ying immediately glanced sideways at him.

"Alright, alright, let's hurry up and report to Leader Qin~" Amber said with a grin.

The Knights' headquarters.

Lisa and Kaia, who were traveling with us, have also returned.

As an assistant, Su Chen naturally couldn't be absent from such an important occasion, so he came early in the morning to have tea and snacks, and also to check on Ke Li in the next cell. Ke Li had been punished by Qin with three days of confinement for experimenting with the latest super bouncy device.

Although the little girl tearfully begged Su Chen for help, all Su Chen could do was smile and comfort her from outside the door. Yes, he absolutely did not mean to mock Little Ke Li.

"Everyone is here."

Qin put down the documents in her hand and looked up.

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone... Traveler, thank you for your help."

Paimon, with his hands behind his back, swayed in the air, grinning: "Hehe~ This is nothing."

Jean said solemnly, "Your contributions to Mondstadt are evident to all. If there is anything we can do to help, the Knights will do their utmost."

Paimon tugged at Ying's sleeve, signaling her to speak quickly.

"I want...I want to see the Wind God, is that alright?"

Ying's purpose in traveling is to find the god who kidnapped her brother years ago.

Since we don't know who it is, we can only decide to visit all seven gods for the time being.

"this..."

Although Qin really wanted to help, the Wind God hadn't appeared for a thousand years, and she had no idea where to find him.

"Teacher...teacher."

Su Chen's foot was kicked.

Miss Lisa, the elderly lady, sat opposite him, cast a glance at him, and whispered, "Do you have any ideas?"

She also learned about Ying's situation, so she really wanted to help this little cutie.

"Please, where am I supposed to find you a wind god?"

"Teacher, you're so amazing, you must have a way."

Lisa blinked; the older woman actually looked rather playful and cute.

Here she comes, look, she's being coquettish.

Chapter 32 Su Chen: I have a friend

"Actually, there is a way to meet the Wind God."

Unable to get rid of Lisa's persistent questioning, Su Chen said, "Dvalin is a follower of the Wind God. If we can solve its problem, we can then see the Wind God through it."

Qin frowned and said, "We don't know anything about Tevalin's situation either. How can we help it?"

"I have a friend..."

Su Chen touched his chin.

"He's knowledgeable and experienced; perhaps he has some good ideas."

Kaiya exclaimed in surprise, "Su Chen, you have friends like this? Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Su Chen shrugged: "I only met him recently. I bought him two drinks. I guess we can be considered friends."

Qin immediately said, "In that case, I'd like to ask Su Chen to contact him. In any case, the matter of Tvalin cannot be delayed any longer."

Although Su Chen said they had only just met, based on Qin's understanding of him, since he was willing to share this information, he must be a friend who could be of help.

She planned to take advantage of the storm's respite to completely eliminate the dragon scourge in one fell swoop.

With the issues of nobles and dragon plagues resolved, we can now focus on dealing with the subterranean fire.

After the meeting, at Amber's suggestion, the group went to the Deer Hunter restaurant for a chicken dinner.

It tasted good. Paimon, that little foodie, actually ate the whole thing by himself. After he finished eating, his belly was bigger than a crab.

When we finished eating and went to pay, the staff immediately said it was free.

"Free meal?" Amber was taken aback. Although the meal had cost a lot of money, Amber was a woman of her word, and she would treat everyone she said she would.

Are you looking down on me, Amber, by offering a free meal?

"Our boss has instructed that any meal this gentleman comes to eat will be on the house for free."

Everyone's eyes turned to Su Chen as the shop assistant spoke.

The latter was speechless; he had forgotten that the Deer Hunter Restaurant had also been acquired by the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce.

After discovering that the old man was in Mondstadt, Luo Minghe immediately ordered all his properties to offer free meals to the old man whenever he visited.

Of course, Luo Minghe didn't say that this person was the founder of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce, otherwise he would have killed someone.

"Uh... the owner here is my friend," Su Chen said helplessly.

Paimon approached him with a fawning expression.

"Hehe~ Su Chen, Su Chen, you have so many friends, let's be friends too."

Su Chen chuckled: "Sure, be my friend, but first, come up with ten million Mora."

"W-How could this be?!" Paimon's eyes darted around. "I'll give the Traveler to you!"

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"Alright, alright~ Paimon, you're such a money-grubber." Amber waved her hand. "But Su Chen, are you sure everything's alright on your end? We've eaten so much."

Su Chen smiled faintly: "It's okay. My friend is quite rich. Not only here, but I don't have to spend money when I eat in other places either."

Paimon's eyes turned Mora-like.