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Fan Yu: "I see."

"Oh, right." Catherine suddenly remembered something. Her face was electrified, and then it softened. "Also, because of the recently issued Eye Hunting Order, the shogunate's soldiers are hunting down adventurers who possess the Eye of God. For adventurers like you, Mr. Tsukimi, perhaps staying here isn't a long-term solution!"

8 Eye Hunting Order

"Eye Hunting Order..."

Fan Yu was not unfamiliar with this name.

Since landing on the outlying island to look for a pass for the governor of the distant country, he ended up attracting Shinsuke Hiiragi, the representative of the Kanjo Bugyo, who mentioned the eye hunting order issued by the shogun of Inazuma Castle.

The so-called Eye Hunting Order means hunting those who possess the Eye of God.

According to the information Brahma had learned, the Eye of God was an external organ unique to the people of Teyvat, though not all possessed it. It was described as an abstract concept related to various factors, such as "transcending oneself," "firmness of self," and "a strong desire for something."

In general, in the face of such a strong idealistic desire, it will attract the attention of the gods of Teyvat and obtain the Eye of God.

The Eye of God grants humans an external elemental organ, capable of drawing elemental energy from the atmosphere and enabling them to achieve feats beyond human control. The Eye of God in Teyvat also corresponds to the seven gods of Teyvat's "Seven Rulings of the Earth"—Mondstadt's "Wind God," Liyue's "Rock God," Xumi's "Grass God," Inazuma's "Thunder God," Nata's "Fire God," Fontaine's "Water God," and the Winter Kingdom's "Ice God."

Every person with the potential of the Divine Eye will possess elemental powers similar to those of these gods. For example, mastering the wind element allows them to manipulate air currents and fly, the rock element allows them to create crystals, and the grass element allows them to heal and stimulate the growth of seeds, and so on...

As for the Eye of the Thunder God held by Fan Yu, it was originally held by the dying adventurer. When he was near death, Fan Yu used some means to preserve it, thus creating an unknown connection between them.

Among the people of the Eye Hunting Order mentioned by Catherine, he, the holder of the Eye of God, is undoubtedly also one of the hunted. This is probably the reason why the other party reminded him.

"I will leave later. Thank you for your advice, Miss Catherine." Fan Yu expressed his gratitude to Catherine.

Then he left the Adventurer's Association under the other party's gaze.

……

In Inazuma Castle.

Fan Yu's appearance of walking around wearing a cow ghost mask is a very unique one. His clothes are not local clothes, and they are likely to attract the attention of some ordinary residents.

Fan Yu knew that given his current situation, it would be best for him to avoid attracting attention. However, he did not immediately move away from the crowd.

Having fulfilled the adventurer's last wish, Fan Yu can now feel relieved.

What Fan Yu should think about now is which existences to find and connect with through [Harmonious Bliss] so that they can help each other become stronger.

Several days had passed since he came to this world, and so far he had not yet reached a target that he could connect with, although this was due to his wandering at sea and Inazuma's criminal record of murdering the head of one of the Three Magistrates.

But compared with the previous worlds, this speed is already very slow.

He turned the corner from the Adventurer's Guild and entered a bustling snack street with a strong smell of fireworks.

People sat at tables outside the shops, gathering in small groups to share their drunken gossip.

The topic at the door of one of the taverns particularly attracted Fan Yu's attention.

"See it? The wanted list posted by the shogunate. That man actually committed such a serious crime." said the black-haired drinker in a long gown.

The white-bearded old man beside him took a sip of his wine and said, "I really didn't expect that such a high-ranking figure as the Three Magistrates would be beheaded in a small place like an outlying island. This is truly outrageous."

"I think the Hiiragi family is just too weak, right? If they had come across the other three magistrates, the Kamisato siblings, and the adopted daughter of the Kujo family, there's no way they could have been killed so quietly and without any reaction!"

Tuk Tuk!

Footsteps slowly approached, and he made no effort to conceal his movements. At the entrance of the tavern, he saw a tall man wearing a bull-ghost mask. A look of curiosity crossed his face, but he quickly returned to his conversation.

"The Hiiragi family is not weak. They manage the finances of the entire Inazuma region. There's probably no one richer than them. It's easy for them to hire powerful adventurers at will. Um... this guest?"

A group of people were talking when they noticed Fan Yu approaching. They weren't sure if he was eavesdropping or simply buying some drinks. Because of Fan Yu's presence, they deliberately lowered their voices.

"Who to hire?"

"The strongest bodyguard must be the man who dared to challenge the general before, right? Unfortunately, he is dead. However, his friend Kaedehara Manye has been missing for a long time. I wonder if he has left Inazuma."

Fan Yu listened to their conversation, thinking about something.

As for bodyguards... Hiiragi Shinsuke, who was in charge of Kanjo Bugyo at the time, was surrounded by a large number of them, but the bodyguards of the God's Eye user were nowhere to be seen. Of course, considering that there was a Flame Warrior willing to serve him not far from the island, there should be someone behind him.

"Can you tell us more about the Kamisato and Kujo families?" Fan Yu joined in.

The drunkard didn't think about the people behind him and subconsciously said, "The Kamisato clan has been retreating since the decline of the previous generation, and finally, outstanding brothers and sisters have emerged in this generation. And in the Kujo family, the adopted daughter of the current head of the family is the leader of a force directly under the shogunate.

The Kujo family, with the Great Tengu bloodline, is a very powerful entity. It's said that after the Shogun issued the decree, Tengu was the first to implement the 'Eye Hunting Order' to help the Shogun.

At this point, the drunkard suddenly realized something and looked behind him with a strange expression: "Do you want to join this party too?"

"No... I'm sorry to bother you, I'm just a little curious. This table of wine is mine." After Fan Yu finished speaking, he placed a bag of Mora in his hand on the table.

A group of drinkers looked at this scene hesitantly, but the one in charge of treating them burst into laughter: "It's rare that someone treats us today, let's continue!"

They looked at Fan Yu's ox-ghost mask, but no one dared to approach him for a conversation, as the demeanor he exuded gave off a feeling of "keep away from strangers."

The drinkers subconsciously looked up at the end of the street, which was in front of the Inazuma Castle Shogunate.

At the spot they were looking at, there was a huge statue with its hands outstretched.

There is a statue like this in the center of each country on the continent of Teyvat, symbolizing the ruling god of each country.

Inazuma is the God of Thunder.

9 Nine-striped Sala

Coldness, no blood and no tears are the best proof.

As for the real gods, they are too far away and cannot feel their majesty or power.

The only thing they could feel was the expression that Fan Yu revealed silently, which was like that cold statue.

Fan Yu's gaze followed theirs and looked into the distance. On the statue marked as the "Seven-Day Statue" by the Adventurer's Association, there were countless holes extending out, some of which were filled with colors.

Fan Yu heard a few drinkers say, "Those are the God's Eyes obtained through the Eye Hunting Order! That Great Tengu is incredibly efficient in executing the General's orders. It wouldn't have been long before he'd already captured several God's Eyes."

Eye of God?

Looking at Fan Yu from a distance, they looked like shining gems under the light.

As for the users of the Eye of God who have the power to manipulate elements, Fan Yu doesn't think that those people would voluntarily surrender themselves because of the Eye Hunting Order, or in other words, those who have even slightly sensed the power in it, their instincts will not allow them to leave the presence of such power.

If all of these Eyes of God were looted, it would mean that the shogunate's generals possessed immense power. Of course, possessing such a powerful force was a natural outcome for a nation, but Fan Yu couldn't help but secretly speculate on this idea.

Will my God's Eye also be listed as "hunted" by the shogunate's soldiers who enforce the Shogun's orders?

No, based on his understanding of the country of Inazuma along the way, this was bound to happen.

Fan Yu looked at the statue in front of him. Behind the eyes of God that had been taken in, there was a magnificent mansion shrouded in light.

And that is the power center of the entire Inazuma.

Silently leaving the tavern, Fan Yu planned to first inquire about the other two "buyer's offices" of Kamisato and Kujo!

He had already lost the opportunity to fully understand this new country through the Hiiragi family on the outlying island. In order to better screen out the targets for connection, besides the shogun's lightning general, the other two families were the best channels for understanding.

Fan Yu's figure gradually disappeared in front of the street of the tavern...

One of the guests at the table he had invited earlier said, holding a wine jug, "I just saw that person has a God's Eye hidden on him."

"Eh? That's a big deal. Should I report it to..." The other drinker in light green looked hesitant.

He was interrupted by a burly blacksmith, who angrily shouted, "You bastard! That man was so kind as to treat us to a drink. How dare you think of repaying kindness with hatred?"

"I'm sorry, I just—"

Just as he was about to finish his words, a tall woman wearing a red Tengu mask suddenly hurried over from the street, followed by two guards.

When several drinkers saw her cold golden eyes, their expressions changed instantly.

There is no resident living in Inazuma Castle who is unaware of her existence.

Kujo Sara - As the general of Tenryo Bugyo, one of the Three Bugyo of Inazuma, he is in charge of all security affairs in Inazuma and shoulders the responsibility of maintaining the stability of Inazuma Castle.

"Resolute and swift", "decisive and ruthless", "brave and skilled in battle"... these are all words that can be used to describe this man after witnessing his deeds. If the general were the thunder in the sky, he would be terrifying!

This person is like lightning that follows you everywhere, making it impossible to guard against him.

Because lightning comes first, and then there will be terrible thunder!

In Inazuma, the current "Eye Hunting Order" is the embodiment of General Raiden's will. And Kujo Sara is the main force in implementing the "Eye Hunting Order"!

Her appearance here has made many drinkers realize the seriousness of the matter.

Especially the drinker who just wanted to keep Fan Yu's secret, beads of sweat appeared on his face with fear.

He looked at the woman in front of him with short purple hair and a mini Tengu mask on her forehead. Her golden eyes swept over him, causing the big man to tremble uncontrollably and ask, "It has nothing to do with me!"

"Tell us what you just talked about." Kujo Sara said coldly.

She was just going out as usual today, but she didn't expect to hear the words "Eye of God" again.

From the moment the General issued the Eye Hunting Order, it stands to reason that nearly all the God's Eye holders within Inazuma Castle had been wiped out in the past few days. Even those who remained undetected at first must have already chosen to flee far beyond Inazuma.

She could also hear people with the Eye of God in Inazuma Castle, and the faces of those annoying rebels briefly appeared in Kujo Sara's mind, but she often dealt with those guys who secretly caused trouble, and she even thought that even if that group had users of the Eye of God, they would not show them openly.

Faced with the cold questioning of the great Tengu in front of them, several drinkers didn't think twice and just told him everything they had just heard and seen.

After hearing this, Kujo Sara revealed a puzzled expression: "A foreigner wearing a cow-on mask is trying to spy on Kamisato and the Kujo family... and he's even wearing the Eye of God?"

The image of a 'fool' emerged in Kujo Sara's mind, but was quickly overturned by her.

The current intelligence is insufficient, and she will never be so arbitrary in maintaining public order.

Kujo Sara quickly ordered two of his subordinates to gather intelligence on the other side.

Less than half an hour.

Two subordinates returned and provided information about Fan Yu: "General, according to the information we have investigated, the man came from a Fatui ship that had already departed. His name is Yue Jian, and he is an adventurer."

Kujo Sara was surprised and asked in a critical tone, "So fast, is the information accurate?"

The soldier said politely, "Because the man's mask is very recognizable, there's no other person than Arataki Ichito. And Arataki Ichito was playing crickets with the bookstore owner's son at the door today."

“…” Kujo Sara was speechless for a while.

In this way, it is indeed easy to confirm the authenticity of information with identification.

"Is there anything else?"

The soldier hesitated and said, "That's all Catherine from the Adventurer's Guild said. She wasn't willing to tell us anything else besides the adventurers."

Kujo Sara looked thoughtful. "Are they those fools from the Kingdom of Winter again?"

If the General had not tacitly recognized the rights of those guys walking around in Inazuma, she would have wanted to expel those guys who were disturbing the stability in Inazuma.

Just this way...

Kujo Sara's eyes grew sharper. "Adventurer, that means that guy is a 'stowaway' from outside!"

10 "Oxen Ghost"

Since the Shogun issued the decree, Inazuma has blocked all bridges of external communication.

Anyone entering or leaving Inazuma without permission is considered an illegal stowaway. Even though those entering and leaving the outlying islands are required to register, the so-called residence permit is actually just a roundabout way of implementing the strict government order and can be revoked at any time.

"Sir, do we need to make an arrest?"

Kujo Sara said sternly, "The holder of the Eye of God, who is also an illegal immigrant, must be arrested..."

After she finished speaking, her gaze returned to the faces of the drinkers. "You must know that all the laws of Inazuma are under the control of the General. Protecting the holder of the Eye of God without authorization is hindering the progress of the Eye Hunting Order. I will not punish you this time."

You will go to the entrance of the Tianling Fengxing Office later and copy the "Eye Hunting Order" notice one hundred times. Submit it to the Tianling Fengxing Office in three days. I will review it then. Those who fail to complete it by the deadline will face imprisonment!

After the stern Lord Daitengu finished speaking, he left with his subordinates.

As for whether these people will choose to comply, Kujo Sara doesn't have to worry about it, because Tenryo Bugyo will monitor everything.

Behind a street tavern, a young man with shaggy blond hair and a ribbon tied around his head watched the proceedings. He saw everything, from the masked figure investigating Kamisato House and the Kujo family to the shogunate's general appearing.

[Even now, even after the Eye Hunting Order has been implemented, there are still people who act so brazenly...]

……

the other side.

After leaving Fan Yu on the street, he asked along the road about the locations of the Kamisato and Kujo families.

After learning that Kamisato's family was located in "Kamizato House", Fanyu walked out of the city and was planning to go to the outskirts of Inazuma Castle.

Outside the city, cherry trees are in full bloom, and the fragrance in the air spreads across the roads of Inazuma Castle, like a spring breeze blowing across your face, bringing up pink cherry blossom petals scattered on the ground.

There are pedestrians walking on the road, and small animals hiding in the lush greenery on the roadside.

The atmosphere here is filled with a cozy and relaxed feeling that makes people drowsy. Fan Yu even saw a child in the grass carrying a sword taller than himself, hiding himself in the grass and sleeping quietly.