I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [77]

The Traveler strode purposefully toward the entrance of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

Standing at the door, the familiar receptionist was there to greet visitors. She tilted her head slightly in curiosity when she saw the Traveler. Stepping forward, she asked, “Miss Traveler, is there something you need?”

“We’re here to see Zhongli!” Paimon’s enthusiastic reply was much faster than the Traveler’s deliberate pace.

“Mr. Zhongli?” The receptionist maintained her professional smile. “Certainly. May I ask what the matter is?”

“It’s big! Really big!” Paimon flailed her arms dramatically. “This could affect all of Liyue Harbor—no, the entirety of Liyue!”

“I see. Understood.” The receptionist’s smile didn’t waver. “Please wait here while I inform Mr. Zhongli.”

The Traveler nodded gently in response.

The receptionist disappeared inside and returned a few minutes later. “Mr. Zhongli is expecting you. Please, come in.”

Following the receptionist, the Traveler soon entered the parlor’s main hall. Zhongli, dressed impeccably in his traditional Liyue attire, was seated at a table, leisurely sipping tea.

When he noticed the Traveler’s arrival, he gave a polite nod and gestured to a seat across from him.

“Please, sit.”

The Traveler sat down naturally, and the receptionist served tea to both her and Paimon before leaving the room.

“Now, tell me,” Zhongli said as he set his teacup down. His voice was calm and measured. “Paimon mentioned this concerns the entirety of Liyue. I’d like to hear the details.”

The Traveler began recounting their journey to meet the adepti, their discussions, and the events that had unfolded. She shared the conclusions the adepti had reached about Ganyu and the Geo Archon’s remains.

Zhongli listened intently, remaining silent for a few moments after she finished.

Finally, he nodded. “Indeed, Paimon is right. This is a matter that could affect all of Liyue. However, if you intend to meet Ganyu without drawing the attention of the Qixing, that may be difficult.”

“Hmm?”

The Traveler looked up at him in surprise.

Zhongli took another sip of tea before explaining, “Since the passing of the Geo Archon, the Qixing have been working to consolidate the responsibilities he once managed. As the Qixing’s secretary, Ganyu has been overwhelmingly busy. A private meeting with her is nearly impossible.”

“Unless…”

“Don’t stop there! What’s the solution?” Paimon exclaimed impatiently.

Zhongli chuckled lightly. “There are two possibilities. The first is to wait. I can arrange a meeting with Ganyu for you, but the timing is uncertain. It might happen tomorrow or weeks from now.”

“And the second?”

“The second,” Zhongli said with a faint smile, “is for me to take you directly to see the Geo Archon’s remains. What do you think?”

“Wait, you can do that?”

Both the Traveler and Paimon froze for a moment, their expressions equally stunned.

“Isn’t that something the Qixing would protect with their lives?” Paimon asked skeptically, flying closer to Zhongli.

“Of course,” Zhongli replied, his smile deepening. “But it’s not as complicated as you might think. If you’ve been paying attention to Liyue Harbor since the Geo Archon’s death, you should be able to identify where security is most heavily concentrated.”

“Hmm?”

The Traveler raised her head, her expression puzzled.

“That’s something we can figure out?” Paimon looked like she was about to leap out of her tiny frame. “But now that you mention it, it makes sense. If it’s something so precious, it’d need heavy security. Even if it’s meant to be secret, it can’t fool someone who’s paying close attention.”

“True,” Zhongli said. “However, consider this: even if you locate the remains, how do you plan to access them? Will you sneak in, or…”

Paimon raised her fists, miming a dramatic punch. “Punch our way in?”

Zhongli’s tone turned thoughtful as he replied, “Sneaking in is a possibility—though I’d estimate only a 20% chance of success.”

“As for fighting your way through…” Zhongli paused deliberately, glancing at them with an amused glint in his eye. “Neither you nor Paimon alone would suffice. Not even together. You’d need the strength of an adeptus, at minimum, to fight your way in and escape unscathed.”

“Hehe, I was just kidding!” Paimon said, scratching the back of her head sheepishly.

“What do you suggest, then?” the Traveler asked, her tone more practical.

Zhongli leaned back slightly, his fingers interlaced. “Before I offer my suggestion, let me explain why Liyue is known as the Nation of Contracts.”

He produced a document from his sleeve and handed it to the Traveler.

“In Liyue, contracts are held in the highest regard. But in truth, what Liyue values most isn’t the contracts themselves—it’s fairness."

“The Geo Archon chose to establish Liyue as a nation governed by contracts to teach its people that fairness is the cornerstone of both the world and this nation. When selecting the Qixing, he prioritized their commitment to fairness above all else.”

“I cannot speak for those Qixing I am unfamiliar with, but I can vouch for the integrity of those I know well."

“Ningguang once walked barefoot from one end of Liyue Harbor to the other to sell a single bundle of flowers, refusing to stop even for a moment."

“Keqing, though born into nobility, has always strived for perfection in every policy she creates. She personally spent over two months working on a construction site to ensure her policies for laborers were both fair and practical. She’s intimately familiar with the hardships they face.”

“Now, based on these examples,” Zhongli asked, his gaze steady, “which of these individuals do you think would conspire to assassinate the Geo Archon?”

The Traveler sat still, Paimon hovering beside her, both unsure of what to make of Zhongli’s line of reasoning.

After a moment, Zhongli smiled faintly. “What if we approached Ningguang directly and requested permission to view the Geo Archon’s remains?”

“Wait… what?”

The Traveler froze for the third time that day, utterly taken aback by Zhongli’s suggestion.

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