Genshin Impact: The Recorder of All Things

"Merchants flock here like clouds, ships arrive one after another, goods are displayed in abundance, and the world is explored..."

People use these words to praise Liyue, but the achievement of such a magnificent scene also relies on the efforts of every single individual...

Gan Yu sighed softly, "Lord Ningguang, Lord Keqing, Uncle Tian..."

The three of them turned around when they heard Gan Yu's voice.

"There's something I want to tell you..."

……

"Achoo—!"

"Who's talking about me?"

Zhong Gui rubbed his nose. It seemed like someone had mentioned his name just now; it was an instinct as a deity.

"Never mind, let's turn this feature off first."

Zhong Gui activated anti-interference mode, preparing to work diligently.

After returning from the street, Zhong Gui ran to a courtyard of the ancestral hall, put several coffins together to use as a workbench, and then sat down and began to write and draw.

He's not writing a novel anymore, after all...

"Oh no! Isn't it time to submit the manuscript?!"

Zhong Gui immediately became restless and anxious for a full ten seconds.

"Never mind, there are more important things to do. Let's put the manuscript aside for now."

The ritual to summon immortals is almost here!

As the deity who always watches over and protects the land of Liyue, the Geo Archon descends in person every year to deliver a proclamation, instructing mortals to act in accordance with its meaning, so that everything will proceed smoothly and in accordance with the rules, and no transgression or chaos will occur.

In the distant past, the ancient inhabitants of Liyue selected representatives from among the farmers to welcome and send off the Geo Archon.

They would offer generous sacrifices and solemn blessings, then listen attentively to divine pronouncements, announcing the direction of the year's affairs to the people, thus guiding mortals to prosperity and overcome calamities, and ensuring the stability of the rock god's land.

Later, the Demon God War ended, and Liyue Harbor gradually prospered. The [Seven Stars], representing the various industries and commerce of Liyue Harbor, became the medium between the mortals of Liyue Harbor and the Geo Archon. They were responsible for communicating directly with the Geo Archon and conveying divine pronouncements to the citizens in a simple and easy-to-understand way, as well as issuing policies for the whole year.

The prominent person who presides over the [Seven Stars Invitation Ceremony], as the name suggests, is selected only from within the [Seven Stars] group, and no one else is allowed to interfere.

In the minds of many merchants in Liyue Harbor, the Geo Archon's pronouncements are more precious than gold.

On the day the Geo Archon descends, no matter how far away they are, merchants in Liyue Harbor will do their best to rush back to their hometown, either personally or by sending someone, just to obtain the guidance of the Geo Archon and ensure a prosperous business throughout the year.

In the land of the rock, people have become accustomed to praying for the generous guidance of the gods to consolidate their prosperous secular lives.

The Summoning Ceremony is essentially the [one-year plan] for Liyue as ordained by the gods.

Now, Zhong Gui is that deity, and he is always the busiest one at this time.

In the past, the old man would always point in one direction and control the overall direction.

From the moment Zhong Gui started working on this project, he began to delve into this direction in greater detail.

Because rather than letting them think for a long time and still not know if their thinking is right or wrong, it's better to say a few more words.

Ling 3

Dragon 71

Fly 72

Deer 9

Small 11

say 9

Of course, Zhong Gui was only making plans and giving directions; after all, he wouldn't know how to do the specifics himself, and how to do it was up to Qi Xing.

Now, he has decided to let Liyue begin a real transformation, instead of just "fine-tuning" as before.

He won't be traveling anytime soon; he'd rather stay home and focus on development.

"By the way, how is Liyue doing these days?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhong Gui transformed into a wisp of breeze and flew out of Liyue Harbor, leaving behind only a pile of papers with writing and drawing on them.

After an unknown amount of time, a white figure walked in.

"He left..."

She followed the familiar scent to this place, but the familiar people had already left.

But he was probably just going out temporarily, since this is his home.

Thinking this, the girl picked up the papers that had been scattered by the wind and tidied them up.

After everything was tidied up, the girl sat quietly on the coffin and waited.

Meanwhile, Zhong Guifei flew out of Liyue Harbor and crossed Mount Tianheng...

He needs to thoroughly examine the current state of Liyue.

"I hope you can give me some good news..."

Chapter 27 Liyue's Grand Agricultural Development Plan! Kurumi: What are you doing!?

Dihuazhou, Wangshu Inn, the top of the inn.

This place is usually Xiao's private space, but now Zhong Gui is standing here with a troubled expression.

"Sigh, Liyue..."

The road was so run-down!

Liyue's development is unbalanced; for example, 80% of its population lives in Liyue Harbor.

It wasn't just the prosperity of Liyue Harbor; it was also a result of necessity.

Zhong Gui passed through Tianheng, traveled through Qingxupu, Lingju Pass, and Dunyuling, entered Tianqiu Valley, passed through Nantianmen, and visited Jueyunjian...

The journey has been fraught with devastation.

Zhong Gui realized that Liyue was a major disaster area during the war between the demon gods thousands of years ago.

In the past, when the Liyue "Shennong" Dust King Gui Zhong was still alive, he led his people to live in the north of Tianheng, making a living by farming. At its peak, the fields were interconnected, and towns and farmlands stretched as far as Stone Gate without anyone noticing.

What about now?

The once prosperous Guili Plain is now in ruins, and only Qingce Village remains of the farmland.

If Qiaoying Manor produces most of Liyue's tea, then Qingce Manor feeds all of Liyue's people.

Agriculture is underdeveloped.

Most of Liyue is characterized by high mountains and low valleys, with ruins of demon gods scattered throughout.

And the ruins of various warriors who sacrificed everything for the construction and development of Liyue, including immortals, yakshas, ​​and the Thousand Rock Army, which appear from time to time along with the Demon God Ruins.

There isn't even a place to farm.

The seemingly prosperous and wealthy Liyue is not as large as the small and weak city of Sumeru, and its population is even smaller.

Food supply is what controls all of this.

The mining industry is developed, but we can't eat the ore. If we always rely on imports, wouldn't we be held hostage by others?

It must have been much worse here before. If it weren't for the Kitchen God's self-sacrifice, the calamities on this land would have been much more severe. At least we can survive now.

"We need to think of a way..."

Zhong Gui once again transformed into a wisp of breeze and flew towards Guili Plain, where there was a temple that he would have to pay his respects if he passed by.

Guili Plains, Dust King Temple, commonly known as the Rock King's Temple in Liyue.

Zhong Gui respectfully lit an incense stick.

"Sister Guizhong, I, Guizhong, greet you."

"Liyue is doing well now, so you don't need to worry. The war is over, and the people are doing very well."

"Oh right, the old man isn't doing very well. After all, he's been alone for so many years, it must be quite lonely."

"The demons are immortal and will return sooner or later. I wonder when you will return, and whether you will still remember what happened back then."

Zhong Gui sighed and walked out of the temple. Once outside, Guili Village was still the same as before; the once prosperous village was now nothing but ruins.

"The music ends and the audience disperses..."

The town of Mingyun is right next to it, which is another mining site. There's no need to go there.

Zhong Gui walked to the Statue of the Seven near Liyue Harbor in Guili Plains and stared at it for a long time.

"Tell me about yourself, the Rock Demon God, haha, you're quite good at creating wealth, after all, you really do have a mine at home."

"However, you can only rely on the knowledge you've accumulated over thousands of years to develop Liyue. You're not even as good as the Tree King, at least he can make plants grow."

"What about Liyue? Can you dig for food in the rocks? No, how many years would it take for the rocks to weather into fertile soil?"

"In this regard, we still have to rely on Sister Guizhong. Look at how easily she creates fertile soil with a wave of her hand. Why don't you protect her better?"

"Ugh……"

This shouldn't be blamed on him, since back then it was clearly the law of nature that only allowed each country to retain one demon god to inherit the position of the seven rulers of the mortal world, and any extras would always encounter various accidents.