Travel through Teyvat and spend your life with Linghua

Chapter 258 Anxious End

Xianyun said, "In the end, we must trust the Emperor. He has kept a secret for you for a thousand years, so how could he do something wrong just because of a spur of the moment?"

Gui Zhongchu nodded. "You're right. I was a little excited. What we need to do now is to trust Zhongli. Since you've confirmed that Tianli is asleep, I must also hurry up and see if I can make another batch of defensive mechanisms."

"There's no need to be so anxious. This matter is still far away. We still have to wait for news from Zhidong. It will probably take more than a year at the earliest."

"It's only been a year! How can this be enough time? And you're telling me not to rush. No, I have to start preparing now." Gui Zhong said, his eyes revealing unquestionable determination, and he was about to turn around and leave in a hurry.

Xianyun grabbed Guizhong from behind and said, "Hey, Guizhong, didn't you just say that you wouldn't use mechanical devices anymore? Why are you so anxious to create them now?"

Gui Zhong stopped, his expression still anxious, but he suppressed his emotions. He turned around, frowning, and said, "Oh, Xianyun, stop kidding me. We really don't have much time left. With a powerful enemy at hand, we must use mechanical devices to strengthen Liyue's defenses. For Liyue, even if using mechanical devices again may be risky, I will give it a try."

Xianyun put away a small smile and said, "Guizhong, I know you're anxious, but don't worry. Listen to me first. Liyue's defenses are much stronger than you think. Do you know how the Emperor tested the people of Liyue to see if they could protect themselves?"

Gui Zhong looked puzzled, his brow furrowing even deeper. "I know Zhongli faked his own death during the Immortal Delivery Ceremony, allowing the Liyue Seven Stars to take over and train the people's autonomy. But how does this relate to Liyue's current defense capabilities?"

Xianyun smiled faintly. "So I didn't tell you everything? There's a huge connection here. Back then, the Emperor allowed the Fatui to use the Hundred Unrestricted Talisman in Liyue to break the seal of the Whirlpool Demon Lord Osel."

Gui Zhong was surprised: "What! Is it Osel, the whirlpool demon who raged in the sea during the Demon War?" Then Gui Zhong looked at Zhongli in disbelief.

Zhongli felt a little guilty under the stare. He avoided Guizhong's gaze and defended himself, "Only after experiencing true hardship can one make accurate judgments. If something unexpected had happened, I would have appeared and protected Liyue from this disaster."

Xianyun nodded. "Yes, you were surprised, right? We were too. Plus, we all thought the Emperor had been assassinated. Under such circumstances, Qixing remained fearless and sent the further improved Guizhong Machine into the battlefield. With the help of the immortals like me, we successfully sealed Osel again at the cost of the Qun Yu Pavilion."

Xianyun continued, "Moreover, for a period of time after this great battle, Osel's wife, Bache, secretly summoned some deep-sea monsters, intending to avenge Osel. However, this time, the Liyue Seven Stars were well prepared. They coordinated their forces and, without relying on the power of immortals like us, severely damaged Bache and sealed her away."

Xianyun continued, "Do you still think Liyue is unprepared and needs your own mechanical engineering to cope with the coming war? The people of Liyue, the Seven Stars of Liyue, have grown through repeated crises. Through these trials, Liyue has become united, and both its ability to respond to sudden crises and its systems for long-term war preparations have become quite complete."

Gui Zhong nodded slightly, the anxiety in his eyes gradually replaced by relief. "It seems that Liyue has been reborn in the days when I was not involved. I am very happy to see Liyue's current growth."

Zhongli looked at Guizhong tenderly, "Guizhong, Liyue's growth is inseparable from the efforts of every citizen. Now with your return, your mastery of mechanical engineering will surely contribute significantly to Liyue's defense, but there's no need to rush things."

Guizhong pondered for a moment and then said, "I understand what you all mean. It's just that protecting Liyue has long been my obsession. Hearing that war is coming, I'm inevitably anxious. But now it seems I should be more calm and work with everyone."

Xianyun smiled and said, "That's right! Let's discuss how to make Liyue's defenses even more impenetrable based on the existing foundation."

Gui End said, "Well, in that case, I'd like to first understand the current state of Liyue's mechanical technology, including the structure, performance, and deployment locations of new mechanisms. That way, I can clearly understand where to start improving them."

"That's easy. I'll take you there." Xianyun patted his chest and promised, "I'm quite familiar with the layout of the various mechanisms in Liyue. I'll accompany you around for a few days and explain them to you one by one."

Gui Zhong looked at Xian Yun with gratitude: "Thank you for your explanation. I feel more confident now."

Xianyun waved his hand. "Why are you being so polite to me? This is all for Liyue. By the way, while we're checking out the traps, we can also take a look at the surrounding terrain to see if there are any areas that need additional defense."

"Xinyang, Linghua, it looks like I'll be busy for a few more days. Please give me a few more days off."

Xinyang and Linghua, who had been silent the entire time, quickly responded respectfully, "Master, please focus on Liyue's important affairs. If you need anything, you can have A-Ping come over and help."

After concluding his conversation with the two, Gui Zhong's expression brightened. He looked at Xian Yun and said, "There's no time to lose. Let's set off immediately. I can't wait any longer and want to learn more about the Liyue mechanism as soon as possible."

Xianyun grinned, his eyes revealing a capable look: "Okay, then follow me."