The journey to Teyvat from the Abyss Mage

The death of the Rock King? And it happened four months ago? Luo Mu and Ying's breath was choked at the same time.

“So, this is the real reason why rumors about the Emperor’s death have been circulating in Liyue?” Ying said softly, as if she was afraid that a louder voice would wake up some terrifying monster: “Rumors…are they actually the truth?”

Ningguang lifted a strand of white hair that fell on her forehead and said calmly, "With the Fatui here, it is impossible to forcibly curb public opinion. In order to prevent things from continuing to ferment, I can only push them forward and lend them a helping hand."

Paimon shook his head in annoyance: "What do you mean? I don't understand."

"Paimon, think about it," Luo Mu explained, "If one day, someone told you... for example, I'm dead, would you believe it?"

Paimeng thought about it carefully, then shook her head hesitantly: "Probably not, no, I should believe it a little, just a little!" Having said that, she waved her little fist to emphasize her tone.

"Okay," Luo Mu clapped his hands gently, "What if every half a month someone tells you that I'm dead, and every time I die in a different way, and there's no evidence, and this happens five times, will you still believe it?"

This time Paimeng did not hesitate at all. She shook her head firmly and said, "No, I definitely won't believe that."

"That's exactly what's going on now." Luo Mu said with some emotion, "Lady Ningguang can't control the spread of public opinion, but she holds the evidence and the truth tightly in her hands. At the same time, she sends people to create a public opinion environment and uses enough rumors to offset the truth that may cause panic among the people."

"Oh! That's it!" Paimon suddenly realized. But she immediately had a new question: "Then, what about the Fatui? Won't they cause trouble?"

"Making trouble?" This time, Ningguang personally explained Paimeng's doubts: "How can they make trouble? I am doing what they want to do, but... the purpose and method are a little different."

Paimon now understood everything: "So the Fatui have no solution now, right?"

"That may not be the case." Ningguang and Luomu said in unison. As soon as the words fell, they were both startled, and then smiled knowingly.

“Although it did not cause public panic, the Emperor’s death is an established fact.” Ningguang said, “Tianshu Star buried the Emperor’s immortal body in time, and even the immortals did not get the news. This saved us a lot of trouble, but also made us lose many allies. If the Fatui had the courage to create a disaster that could not be suppressed without the Emperor, we would be in a passive position.”

"It's also thanks to the completion of this year's ceremony to invite the immortals." Ningguang took a heavy-looking platinum-colored pipe from Baiwen's hand behind her. She was about to puff out smoke, but her eyes suddenly swept in the direction of Luomu and Ying. With a flip of her wrist, the pipe disappeared without a sound.

"Sorry, it's become a habit." Ningguang smiled apologetically.

Luo Mu waved his hands repeatedly: "Qun Yu Pavilion is yours, you can do whatever you want." Ying also shook her head to show that she didn't mind

"Then let's get back to the topic." Although the other party expressed an indifferent attitude, Ningguang still did not smoke. She waved her hand lightly, signaling Baiwen Baixiao to serve them some refreshing hot tea.

Looking at the fragrant tea in front of him that was still emitting wisps of hot steam, Luo Mu smiled slightly.

It seems that the current situation is giving Ningguang a headache. She, who has always been very careful, has only just thought of serving tea now.

"And you didn't inform the immortals about this." Luo Mu took the tea offered by Bai Wen, took a sip of it carefully, and continued what Ning Guang had said: "Although this can reduce the risk of immortals who are far away from the secular world interfering, it also shows the alienation between Liyue and the immortals. If the Fatui are able to make a big fuss about this, your situation will probably be even more difficult."

Luo Mu couldn't directly point out that the Fatui might have mastered the ancient technology of the Hundred Taboos Talisman, so he could only hint at Ningguang in this way.

“And there’s Kamisato Ayato and Yae Shinko.” Ying reminded him, “You said their goal is to get the Divine Heart of Emperor Yan Wang, so they don’t have a harmonious cooperative relationship with Liyue.”

Indeed! Luo Mu forgot for a moment that these two people were smart.

Thinking about it this way, Liyue is really under attack from all sides. It's hard to believe that Ningguang can remain so calm.

"That's why I must see you two tonight." Ningguang sat up straight, staring at Luo Mu with burning eyes.

"I hope you two can win the support of the immortals for me, or at least make them stand on the same side as us."

"Do you want us to persuade the immortal to cooperate with you?" Luo Mu frowned.

"That's right. In exchange, our transaction will be conducted in the best atmosphere. I believe I can offer a price that neither you nor Mond can refuse."

"Is this a condition?"

“No, this is bound to happen.” Ningguang suddenly smiled slyly:

"This is the best deal, isn't it?"

"What do you mean?" Luo Mu responded with a smile: "It is Liyue that is in crisis now. It seems to have nothing to do with us, right? Why should I make this deal with you?"

"Because you have to agree." Ningguang's words were full of confidence: "Whether Liyue is in crisis or not, Mondstadt will form an alliance with Liyue. This is the general trend. What Liyue is about to experience now is nothing more than what Mondstadt has already experienced, right?"

Luo Mu was silent. Ningguang used one sentence to show them her powerful secret spy system. In front of her, secrets might exist, but the chaos in the Wolf Territory and Mondstadt were definitely not among them.

Mondstadt's alliance with Liyue is a post-disaster response measure and something that has to be done. This decision will not change because of anything that happens in Liyue. Based on this premise, Luomu and Ying cannot allow Liyue to fall into disaster.

A ruined Liyue is not in the interests of any of Mondstadt, Liyue, Luomu, and Ying. They are natural allies.

"What are you going to do?" Luo Mu asked in the end. He didn't expect that his special relationship with Xiao could be hidden from Ningguang's eyes, and this was the bargaining chip he prepared for himself.

“After the incident, stabilize the immortals.” Ningguang said, “At least make them trust the Liyue Seven Stars. This is what I hope you two can do.”

Luo Muhe and Ying exchanged glances.

Ningguang stood up and walked slowly past Luo Mu, finally stopping in front of a window.

"Tonight is the only time I have made a deal with someone openly and honestly. I have put the future of the entire Liyue on the table. If I lose this time, then the entire Liyue will lose."

"From today on, you two will have special diplomatic rights, including but not limited to purchasing property in Liyue, making appointments to meet with Liyue's high-ranking officials, etc. Before the new changes come, you two can act on your own. In the future, I hope we -"

"Pleasant to work with."