Ning Guang’s expression changed slightly.
“I know your relationship with Miss Ye Lan, don’t worry, I won’t say anything. When I traveled to this world, I gained some knowledge, including about the Seven Nations and the personalities of each of the agents. I also have some understanding of them.”
Mu Chen said directly.
He knew that whether it was Ye Lan, Ning Guang, or even Baizhu or Elhaysem, these intelligent people would be able to observe something from his words.
There was no need to pretend he didn’t know anything.
He could find a reasonable excuse for himself.
Ning Guang also sat down, and Ye Lan emerged from behind the screen, not hiding: “It’s convenient to talk to smart people. Actually, we were just talking about collaborating with you, Mu Chen.”
“Although I’m a bit selfish, I consider myself a reliable partner. Of course, my cooperation isn’t limited to Liyue, it depends on the conditions and price.”
Ning Guang gracefully sipped her tea: “Mu Chen is honest and upfront. The more I talk to you, the more interested I become.”
At this moment, Baishi knocked on the door and walked quickly to Ning Guang and Ye Lan, whispering something.
Ning Guang and Ye Lan blinked and looked at Mu Chen.
It must be about Mu Chen’s performance on the Jade Palace Platform.
The two hadn’t expected Mu Chen to possess such strength. Now they needed to re-evaluate their understanding.
Bai Wen and Bai Xiao came from the next room: “Lady Ning Guang, this machine is amazing. All the smoke in the room was gone in an instant, and it even emits a pleasant smell. And we only put in a little Night泊石, but the energy gauge still shows a lot.”
“Huh? These two little secretaries are quite smart, they actually understand high technology.”
Ning Guang and Ye Lan knew the value of this, a product from another world: “Mu Chen, how about selling this machine to me? The price... I’ll give you two hundred... four million Mora. Are you satisfied?”
“Ning Guang is generous. This item is no ordinary thing, but I don’t know the price. However, in my world, as long as I have enough to get by, the price is whatever you say.”
Ning Guang gestured for Bai Wen to carefully push the machine away and then brought over a pouch of money.
Ning Guang smiled: “Four million Mora then. Ning Guang will also give you a place to live, Mu Chen. What do you think?”
“I will also travel to other countries, but Liyue is where I’m considering settling down. Based on my judgment, Traveler and I won’t be just agents of Mondstadt and Liyue. We might change according to the storyline.”
Ye Lan nodded: “We thought about that too, Mu Chen. Did you have live streams in your previous world?”
“We had plenty. But in our world, technology is advanced, everyone can stream, there’s no magic, it’s a universal way of life sharing. This livestream in Teyvat, if I’m not mistaken, is probably Star God level.”
The two were curious: “What’s Star God level?”
“Let me give you an example. Compare my original world and the Teyvat Continent to a tree. The smallest leaves, whether it’s the Fire God or the Wind God of Teyvat, even the strongest beings in this world, are nothing but ants in front of a Star God. If he wanted to destroy this world, it would be as easy as plucking a leaf from the tree.”
These things were mind-blowing. In their eyes, the Geo Archon was the strongest being.
Ning Guang nodded: “While it’s hard to imagine, we believe what you say, Mu Chen. If you know anything, or if you have treasures like the air purifier, please prioritize Liyue first, or contact Ning Guang privately, we will do our best to satisfy you.”
“Really?”
“Of course. Within our ability, we will never break our word, whether it’s a seat among the Seven Stars or money and treasures.”
Mu Chen laughed and waved his hand: “I’m not interested in positions, I’m a person who loves freedom. In the face of absolute power, everything is empty talk.”
“Ning Guang agrees with that.”
Mu Chen smiled: “I don’t have any ambition to conquer the world. Compared to that, having the Left Heavenly Pole Star and the Right Jade衡 would be more practical.”
“Pfft—,” Ye Lan sprayed tea all over the floor.
Ning Guang blinked first, putting down her teacup and said: “Mu Chen, you don’t like any restrictions, Ning Guang understands.”
They were all smart people.
Mu Chen deliberately mentioned his selfishness first, and Baishi mentioned how Mu Chen deliberately displayed his strength on the Jade Palace Platform to deter unnecessary trouble.
They probably knew Mu Chen’s thoughts, which was a good thing.
Mu Chen took the pouch of money, four million Mora and a property deed.
Ning Guang knew she was getting a bargain. If you asked Dori to sell this, she wouldn’t sell it for less than a hundred million Mora.
Mu Chen had also expressed his friendliness to Liyue.
Ning Guang and Ye Lan both understood this.
Mu Chen took out a purple bottle: “I have one more good thing I made recently, and I want to trade it with you privately, Ning Guang.”
Private? Isn’t this private enough now?
Ning Guang understood instantly and clapped her hands: “Bai Wen, Bai Shi, you two leave. Don’t stay around this room.”
Ye Lan gave Ning Guang a look: “Then I’ll go busy myself as well.”
Only Mu Chen and Ning Guang were left in the room.
“Mu Chen, what is that treasure you have in your hand? Trading it with Ning Guang privately, it must be no ordinary item, perhaps there are other factors involved?”
“Ning Guang is truly a smart person. You have hardworking and intelligent people around you, so I can relax.”
Mu Chen held the Spirit Charm Elixir: “This is a personal deal between you and me, it doesn’t represent my cooperation with Liyue. I know you are ambitious, ahem, I am also ambitious.”
Ning Guang nodded lightly: “I understand what you mean, Mu Chen. Please continue.”
“If you drink this treasure, your strength will increase by twice, whether it’s your body, elemental power, or even your lifespan, it will all double. Simply put, a hundred-year-old person can live to be three hundred, and their youth will naturally last for more than a hundred years without changing.”
Ning Guang’s eyes widened: “Is this true? Mu Chen, tell me the price, how many Mora you want, or… what are you looking for?”
Mu Chen used the silver wind to deliver the Spirit Charm Elixir to Ning Guang’s table: “I don’t want anything. But there will be a price to pay for taking this, a special kind of trust.”
Ning Guang probably understood Mu Chen’s meaning. She pondered for a few seconds, then looked at Mu Chen again.
Desire would drive a person’s judgment. Ning Guang was thinking about her ambition, what she wanted, and what she could give up.
As the Tianquan of the Seven Stars, she led the business revolution and managed all affairs in Liyue.
After taking on this position, she knew her demands were extremely high. Some things she would never consider in this lifetime, she might dedicate her whole life to Liyue.
“I think you said something right, Mu Chen. Whether it’s human rule or divine rule, no matter how prosperous, in the face of absolute power, it will all become smoke. My ambition is great, but I also know that many things can’t be accomplished with money alone.”
She picked up the Spirit Charm Elixir: “If I drink this, will I have priority when it comes to certain treasures, or celestial treasures in the future?”
“Aren’t you afraid that I put poison in it and killed the Tianquan Star?”
Ning Guang laughed: “This is also a gamble. I would never gamble with Liyue, but if it were just me, I wouldn’t give up this opportunity. If it were truly poison or something, it would only be because I misjudged you, the gamble failed, and Liyue would just have a new Tianquan Star.”
“But if the gamble is right, it will bring even greater prosperity to Liyue, and it will bring a Tianquan Star who is dedicated to Liyue. This kind of gamble has far more advantages than disadvantages.”
Ning Guang drank the Spirit Charm Elixir, her whole body emitted a purple light, and the bottle disappeared.