Landed Xumi: There is no problem with my numbers!

"The pressure you have to bear is far greater than ours, but at least Nashida and I can help share these mundane and trivial tasks."

"Of course, not having to worry about you getting into danger is a great relief."

Sitting on the sofa, he took the tea and cakes handed to him by the Tree King with his other hand.

After taking a sip of the black tea in the cup, he looked at the two 'Nashidas' who were sitting together and it was difficult to tell them apart after the food was distributed.

Giving up the impulsive idea of ​​taking the two side ponytails and trying to tie them into a knot, Lin Feng shook his head and indeed felt a sense of relief from the bottom of his heart.

The next morning, outside Jingshan Palace.

Facing the morning light, he waved goodbye to Nashida and the Tree King behind him.

After confirming that they had returned, Lin Feng looked at the things in his portable cave that "might be useful" with some hesitation:

——Perhaps he had prepared these supplies long ago, although he felt that he could live well even without bringing anything.

But in the face of Nashida's strong insistence, he finally accepted the things that these little guys thought were necessary.

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He shook his head and thought that these things, including food, seeds, and furniture, could probably be placed in his residence in Inazuma.

He obviously thought that the purchases should be similar according to his own aesthetic taste, but for some reason even the Tree King asked him to bring these furniture.

"Huh, it's about time I go ask Sora for help. I can do it myself, but finding signs of Abyssal activity is definitely better left to professionals."

The final work is almost done. Theoretically, he can even teleport directly into Inazuma.

But it wasn't urgent after all, and having a normal identity would make things easier for him. He planned to take a ride on the Southern Cross before it set sail in the afternoon.

At noon, Mond, the angel's gift.

".You mean, Kaliber wants to come too? He wants to take the opportunity to take the Hilichurls away and help implant some false memories?"

".Well, that's understandable. After all, he's been too busy this time and hasn't had much chance to do his own things."

Across the table, listening to Sora's request,

Lin Feng paused and nodded after a moment.

"Yes, it would be beneficial to take him with you from any perspective.

And if my plan goes smoothly, he might even be able to experience a normal life for a while."

"Phew, thank you very much. The Order owes a lot to Kaliber. Perhaps he is also the one who cares most about the remnants of Kanria right now."

He breathed a sigh of relief. Before this, Kalibel had always been responsible for guiding the Hilichurls and rarely made his own requests. Faced with this first request, Kong was also very glad that Lin Feng agreed.

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency. The members of the cult will not refuse any instructions. There are many members who wish to participate, and they have already made all preparations, including sacrifice."

"Before contacting you, the cult suffered losses in various locations, including the ruins' machinery, human adventurers, and the holders of the Eye of God."

"But beyond that, the power of the cult is not as weak as it seems, and it should be able to provide sufficient help."

"No, there's nothing to lose."

"Of course I know the cult's power isn't weak, but this 'Abyssal Invasion' is actually just a side mission to clean up the pollution that's accumulated within the Inazuma veins. We don't really need to defeat Inazuma, so finding some members to assist will be enough."

From the very beginning, this plan was chosen not for meaningless destruction, but to "heal" both the gods and the country at the same time.

Just like the problem of demon residue on Liyue's side, a lot of pollution has also settled in the earth veins on Inazuma's side. The magnitude is so large that even with the suppression of Shenying, it will still overflow and form various monsters. It is an extremely serious hidden danger.

As for the members of the Abyss Cult, who serve as the induction and the atmosphere invading group that brings out these filth, it can be said that it is difficult for them to suffer casualties when facing the current lax Inazuma officers and soldiers, with the Abyss Apostles and Chanters leading the team.

"Okay, that's basically all the manpower we need. I should also go say hello to the Southern Cross Fleet as agreed."

"Tell the apostle who was collecting ancient documents in Inazuma to come and report to me in a couple of days. I think he has great potential and is worth cultivating.

By the way, I'll use his pseudonym for now, and I'll ask him to come up with a new one later."

I waved my hand to say goodbye.

He had already sensed the little yellow-haired boy's current location. As the voyage was approaching, it was time for him, a "local Inazuma" who had already made an appointment, to take a ride over.

Southeast of Mondstadt, Eagle Beach.

It was almost noon, and the beach was covered with clean yellow sand, with scattered shells and conchs scattered among them.

Facing Mondstadt's not-too-scorching sunshine, the slightly salty sea breeze blew through the two travelers' hair, boosting their spirits while also rekindling their anticipation for the journey.

"Huh, I didn't expect there were so many things to bring. I've been preparing since morning. Paimon is almost too tired to fly.

I don't know where the person who is supposed to pick us up is, and how we are going to contact the company's magistrate after we go to Inazuma."

"—Shrine magistrate? Well, it seems you two are well prepared. No wonder you chose this time to go to Inazuma."

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"——Wow! Who?! When did you come here?! Why do you all like to scare Paimon like this?!"

As I was talking, I suddenly heard a sound behind me, and as expected, I was frightened and almost exploded.

Paimon looked back angrily and saw two unfamiliar faces.

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I thought it was the guy I was familiar with, but the ones behind him were all strangers. Question marks were clearly hanging on their faces.

Before Paimon could ask, the young man standing in front waved his hand apologetically and began to introduce:

"Excuse me, both of you. My name is Kaedehara Manye. I'm a ronin taken in by the fleet. I'm here to pick you up according to the instructions of Big Sister Beidou."

"As for the man next to me, he is also one of the passengers who is passing through this route to Inazuma."

"--According to what Big Sister Beidou told me, he's a scholar invited by Inazuma's Yae-no-miya to solve the problem of the divine cherry blossoms. You two can call him 'Mr. Fuchigami'."

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Kaedehara Manye, with crimson hair and wearing samurai attire, helped with the introduction.

After revealing his identity as a scholar, he met the curious gazes of Ying and Paimon.

The elegant young man behind the boy, with black hair and wearing a long Inazuma-style robe, who looked to be about twenty years old, stepped forward, smiled, and extended his hand.

"—I have long heard of you two."

"—I am a native of Inazuma, born and raised in Xiayuan. I recently completed my training at Xumi. I was highly regarded by the Palace Master and returned to "build" my hometown."

Shaking hands with Ying and Paimeng, who had no idea he was in front of him, Lin Feng was sure that this would be their last meeting in the near future.

Given Ying and Paimon’s situation, it might take a very long time for them to find me again.

I took the small boat to the fleet passing by.

Ying and Paimon boarded the flagship, the Death Star, and set sail with the fleet.

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I looked around with some curiosity. Since most countries do not pay much attention to maritime power, this was the first time I saw an armed fleet here since arriving in Teyvat.

With anticipation and worry about this trip, because the details about Inazuma that we know so far are really insufficient, Paimeng also wants to ask the "native Inazuma person":

"Um, Mr. Fuchigami, just now it seemed that Manye was very respectful to you. Is it because of the 'Divine Sakura' you are going to study?"

"Also, could you please give us a brief introduction to the general environment of Inazuma? We may need to visit many places later to record people's livelihood."

I feel that if they are all related to the Ministry of Education, it might be easier to talk to them.

Looking at the young man standing by the boat and looking at the ocean, Paimon tentatively moved over because of some inexplicable sense of affinity.

"Ha, of course."

"Rest assured, your legendary deeds are well-known among scholars. After all, you are powerful enough to capture the Fatui executive. Many people are eager to meet you."

"We still have some time left on the voyage, so just treat it as a chance to kill time and chat. There's no need to be too restrained."

"Phew, that's really helpful! Ying and I will treat you to dinner later."

"Ha, then I'd better obey you."

He smiled and waved his hand. After all, he had already stuffed Xiaobai into his portable cave. Compared to eating the spare rations and food with the sailors, he didn't mind eating a meal with the little yellow-haired boy on the boat.

"In short, the 'Divine Cherry' and the 'Thunder Cherry' hold a special status in Inazuma. Folklore says they have always protected Inazuma and are now part of the divine body of the Great God."

"Of course, it's just a legend after all, and it might not be entirely true, but the divine cherry blossoms have been with Inazuma for thousands of years. I'm grateful to the Lord Palace Administrator for his appreciation, so my work is indeed important."

"Hmm, Chief Priest? Is he a very powerful person? It seems that everyone respects him when they mention him."

Paimon's face was filled with curiosity.

"Ha, of course she's amazing. This is our Inazuma's famous fox monster, a retainer of Lord Ogosho, and the lady Yae Kamiko, who is both wise and beautiful."

"Huh?! A follower of a god? They are indeed powerful figures."

"But... wisdom and beauty? Paimon is already curious about what kind of person would be introduced with such a phrase."

Suddenly, a strong desire to explore this god's family arose.

Paimon realized that the scholar in front of him seemed to be a very powerful guy as he was invited by the gods' followers.

"Don't worry, you two are heroes who have thwarted the plans of the Fatui several times.

It is said that there are several executive officers in Inazuma territory at the same time. Perhaps the chief priest will invite you to help in the future."

"Well, we might have to stay on the outlying island for a while. Mr. Fuchigami, you should have a 'pass', right? Where will you go after leaving the outlying island?"

".Me?"

After hearing Paimon's words, the black-haired young man lowered his head in thought.

After a moment, as if he had thought of something interesting, he suddenly smiled and said:

"Well, don't underestimate me because I'm a scholar, but outside of work I'm also a dessert lover."

"—Once I'm done with my current work, I'll probably open a dessert shop in Inazuma Castle with a few 'friends'. If you have the chance, you're welcome to come and visit."

Although strictly speaking, he might be playing the role of a "villain", the hiding place of the mastermind behind the scenes does not necessarily need to be like the little yellow-haired man in the abyss, always choosing some dark and damp underground ruins.

The most dangerous place is also the safest place. If Kalibel and the Abyss Apostles are good enough at making desserts, there might be some unexpected gains in the end.

Chapter 465 Ying: I suddenly regretted it. Can I apply to go back?

Time on the sea passed in a flash, after sailing continuously day and night,

As the only armed fleet in Liyue, with the help of the numerous blessing spells on board, the Southern Cross Fleet approached its destination with an efficiency unimaginable for ordinary fleets.

Although the most time-consuming and difficult part is still ahead, with Manye's navigation and the force of Big Sister Beidou, at least the crew is not too worried about the outcome of this trip.

"Boom——"

At the edge of the Inazuma Sea, in front of the thunderstorm that blocks the country.

Thunderclouds exploded, and dense dark clouds covered a large area of ​​sea around Inazuma.

As a symbol of the power of the gods, the lightning in the sky indiscriminately attacks all intruders who do not follow the prescribed route. Because the lightning is so dense, it even forms a deep purple wall of lightning in some areas.

"—Get ready and proceed according to the safe route on the nautical chart. The ships behind will follow the flagship closely and adjust their direction at any time according to Manye's guidance!"

Even though the fleet had magical skills for protection, the first mate naturally couldn't let the fleet confront these thunderclouds head-on:

——Inazuma is only closed to the outside world with a limited degree of isolation. It does not completely cut off entry and exit from the inside and outside. There are still some relatively safe areas.

Although the fleet was familiar with this route, they did not need to move as cautiously as ordinary merchant caravans,

But the reason why he is so bold now is that with Wan Ye's incredible ability, it is almost impossible for him to deviate from the course and enter the thunderstorm area.

"Boom——"

It was pouring rain, and only experienced sailors were busy on the deck. Even the inexperienced newcomers were asked to return to the cabin.

Inside the cabin of the Death Star, Ying and Paimon, as "passengers", are naturally here.

Eating the food he brought with him, listening to the almost non-stop thunder outside, he knew what would happen if he barged in here without any experience. A certain white-haired ball breathed a sigh of relief:

"—Huh, luckily Xiangling introduced us to Captain Beidou. I can't imagine how many times we would have been struck by lightning if we had just rushed in."

"Xiangling said someone from Inazuma managed to float away in a small boat. I wonder how they did it."

I felt that even though I was in the cabin, my hair still became much more fluffy.

Trying hard to suppress the few white hairs that seemed to be about to stand up, Paimeng took a big bite of the sweet flower-stuffed chicken in front of him, and with a face full of happiness, he said that their own food was still better:

"—Delicious! As expected of Ying, even the food made in the Chen Ge pot is just as delicious!"

"Well, thanks to the help of scholar Lin Feng, if it weren't for the Dust Song Pot, we might have to eat those dry hardtacks with the sailors."