"So... young friend Miyashiro, you came to Liyue this time just to tell me that you want to take Ningguang back to Inazuma?"
Inside a private room at Xinyue Kiosk, two consultants of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor sat opposite Miyashiro. One of them sat with arms crossed, staring at Miyashiro with a stern expression, while the other watched the standoff before him with a hint of amusement, maintaining an attitude of detachment.
At this moment, Zhongli felt annoyed by Miyashiro's repeated poaching of his talent. He truly hadn't expected that even after getting married, this guy Miyashiro wouldn't restrain his nature of being flirtatious everywhere. Most importantly, there were actually people who fell for his routine.
The ethereal adeptus of Liyue, the qilin beast, the future Tianshu, all had already become Miyashiro's women. As a result, now there was one more, the Liyue Tianquan. This son-in-law from Inazuma, Miyashiro, was truly damn ruthless when it came to poaching talent from his in-laws!
If it were anyone else, it might be easier to deal with, but Ningguang was a leader he had personally recognized. Liyue's current development owed much to Ningguang's strategy and capability.
It could be said that if Ningguang hadn't taken on the position of Tianquan Star, Zhongli's retirement plan would have had to wait at least a few more years to be implemented. It was precisely because he was there that he could fully enjoy a leisurely retirement.
If such an excellent leader were really taken to Inazuma by this guy Miyashiro, he would have nowhere to go to reason with anyone. Moreover, Zhongli naturally knew that among the current Liyue Qixing, no one could take over this responsibility from Ningguang's hands.
Although Zhongli had long since stepped down from the position of Geo Archon and focused only on wandering the mortal world, in reality, he was still the protector of Liyue. Naturally, he hoped that Liyue would become more prosperous under human governance. He was aware of everything happening in Liyue, including the secret of Ningguang not appearing in public.
When he learned of this matter, he had already realized the trouble. However, speaking from a generally rational perspective, the matter between the two of them was a private affair.
Ningguang was already in his thirties now; what was wrong with him wanting a child? Looking across the entire Teyvat, Miyashiro was the only one he could look up to. Moreover, Ningguang was very sensible; he hadn't just dropped his responsibilities as Tianquan Star to follow Miyashiro to Inazuma, but instead chose to hide it from him, wanting to secretly give birth to the child. In that case, he really couldn't interfere.
Unfortunately, human plans are no match for heaven's will. Yelan ultimately couldn't bear it and chose to inform Miyashiro of the matter, which led to the scene today.
As for why Miyashiro chose to invite Zhongli to a banquet, he naturally knew who held the key to the problem. As for Azhdaha, it was just there for a free meal, so there was no need to mind it.
Miyashiro smiled and toasted Zhongli with a glass of wine, saying: "Mr. Zhongli, you've misunderstood. Ningguang's ambitions could never be bound by a child. I am clear on this point, so I am not forcing him."
Zhongli: "Oh? Then is the purpose of your trip for the child in Ningguang's womb? If that is the case, I ask you to stop right there; there is no need to bring this up again."
Miyashiro smiled: "I can probably guess why Ningguang hid the news of his pregnancy. I'm afraid that once this child is born, its importance might exceed that of the Jade Chamber or even Mora. If I were to set my sights on his child, I reckon he would come after me with his life."
Hearing this, Zhongli was actually surprised and asked: "Since that is the case, young friend, why did you invite me here today?"
Miyashiro smiled: "Actually, it's not a big deal. I just hope Mr. Zhongli can take care of Ningguang and the others. After all, the child in Ningguang's womb possesses the bloodline of the Uchiha Clan. In the current Teyvat continent, there are not a few outlaws interested in the Uchiha Clan's bloodline, and I cannot stay in Liyue for long. For such matters, I can only trouble Mr. Zhongli."
This was indeed the truth. When he accepted Charlotte's exclusive interview back then, Miyashiro had already foreseen this situation.
After the Steambird Newspaper published his interview as the front-page headline and distributed it across Teyvat, the entire continent learned that the family bloodline of the Inazuma Regent contained an unknown and powerful force, making the Uchiha Clan and the power of the Sharingan famous overnight.
Then, the Akademiya in Sumeru, the Institute of Natural Philosophy in Fontaine, the Doctor's laboratory in Snezhnaya, and even Albedo and Lisa in Mondstadt, all expressed their interest in the Uchiha bloodline, wanting to obtain his blood for research through various means.
After being rejected by Miyashiro one by one, some institutions that wouldn't give up began to set their sights on Miyashiro's children. Obtaining blood from Miyashiro was a difficult task, but obtaining some from his children was not particularly difficult.
Of course, since all his children were currently on Narukami Island, protected by Ei and himself, forceful abduction or kidnapping was naturally out of the question. However, children reach an age where they are mischievous, causing trouble every day; scraping, bumping, bleeding, or getting sick while outside were all unavoidable things.
Some people had crooked ideas about this, and their methods could be described as endless; sometimes even Miyashiro himself found it hard to guard against them.
This was only happening under Miyashiro's nose. If some people were to find out that there was another Uchiha Clan bloodline left in Liyue without the protection of a God-level powerhouse, perhaps some deranged experimental maniac would take action personally. If they really succeeded, the consequences would be dire.
It's not the fear of the thief stealing, but the fear of the thief eyeing you; that is the principle.
Zhongli naturally thought of this point, but he didn't agree straightforwardly. He just said faintly: "Isn't Azhdaha your summon now? Why don't you ask it for such matters?"
Azhdaha, which was watching the show and picking up food on the side, changed its expression instantly upon hearing this. The chopsticks it was about to put into its mouth froze in mid-air. You two can have your standoff, but why drag me into it?
Miyashiro glanced at the simple-minded-looking Azhdaha, thinking it looked unreliable at first glance, but he couldn't say that openly, so he had to say: "It's nothing, just keep eating. Mr. Zhongli, although you have long since retired, you are still the true master of Liyue. The entire Liyue is under your control; for this kind of matter, you are naturally the most suitable person."
Zhongli: "That may be so, but I am currently in a state of wandering the mortal world. Liyue is vast and rich, and I cannot just wander in Liyue Harbor. Although I can detect abnormalities in the first instance, I cannot arrive at the scene to resolve them in the first instance. Back then, if I had had your space-travel ability, Guizhong would not have died under the siege of the Gods."
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