When Cloud Retainer asked for Han Feng's opinion, both Lumine and Paimon turned their eyes toward him.
They were curious: Would Boss Han support destroying Liyue Harbor? Or would he suggest peaceful negotiation?
Realizing how important Han's stance was, Ganyu also looked at him with earnest leading—clearly hoping he would stop her master from doing anything drastic.
Han hadn't expected the topic to suddenly be thrown to him.
After thinking briefly, he set down his teacup and said:
"Ganyu is right. There's no need to rush. At least figure out the truth first.
After that, if there are grudges, settle them; if there are debts, collect them."
Cloud Retainer fell silent at those words.
After a long breath, he finally spoke:
"Since Boss Han thinks so, then I shall go investigate.
Hearsay cannot be trusted — this immortal must see with his own eyes.
I will verify everything, one by one."
"Great!"
Ganyu was the happiest of all.
She least wanted to see a clash between humans and adepti — no one would benefit from that.
Now that her master was willing to restrain himself, the immediate crisis was averted.
All of this was thanks to Boss Han.
Ganyu's gaze toward him filled with gratitude.
Han only smiled slightly.
In the original storyline, it was Lumine who brought food offerings and the Adeptus Invocation List to calm Liuyun.
Now, with Childe temporarily jailed and Lumine lacking those items, there really was a chance the immortal might have flown into a rage and tried to destroy Liyue Harbor…
Of course, that assumed the Geo Archon was actually dead — Zhongli was only pretending, so in reality things wouldn't go that far.
"Ganyu, let's leave now. I must find my old companions first."
Having made up his mind, Liuyun acted decisively.
"Alright."
Ganyu nodded, then turned to Lumine and Paimon.
"Would the two of you be willing to come as well?"
In her view, they had witnessed the Archon's fall firsthand — their presence might be useful.
"Umm… but I still want to read manga…"
Paimon hesitated, then looked to Lumine.
"Okay. We'll go too."
Lumine agreed after a moment.
If they didn't resolve this situation, she wouldn't be able to continue searching for her brother…
Not to mention she might end up wanted in Liyue again.
Just thinking about it made her tired.
Wasn't she supposed to be cautious?
Why did things go wrong again?
"Klee also wants to come!"
Hearing about their trip to Liyue, Klee's eyes lit up.
If she couldn't bomb fish in Mondstadt, she could bomb something in Liyue instead!
Then Acting Grand Master Jean couldn't scold her for it!
Klee hurried forward:
"Honorary Knight big sister, Paimon — can Klee come too?"
"Uhh… that…"
Paimon scratched her head, unable to give an answer.
So she looked at Liuyun:
"Hey, slime — can Klee come?"
"Emergency food! Say that again — this immortal is Cloud Retainer! Not a slime!"
"Okay, slime — so can she come?"
Paimon asked again, completely unbothered.
"We are investigating the Archon's death, not taking children to play games!"
Liuyun said sternly.
Paimon shrugged at Klee.
Klee's eyes immediately turned toward Han Feng.
"Han Feng big brother… Klee wants to go…"
She hugged his leg pitifully.
Han rubbed her cheeks and smiled:
"Take her along. She'll actually be helpful."
Liuyun froze for half a second, then coughed.
"…Since Boss Han says so… then this little girl may come."
"Hah! Slime is scared of Boss Han — bullying the weak and fearing the strong!"
Paimon mocked openly.
Liuyun's face twitched.
He was indeed embarrassed — moments ago he had refused so firmly…
Klee cheered, kissed Han on the cheek, then thanked Liuyun:
"Thank you, slime!"
"Little girl! This immortal is— forget it…"
Liuyun gave up halfway.
"Since everyone is ready, let us depart."
Liuyun prepared to leave.
But Ganyu raised her hand:
"Wait. I still have one thing."
Under everyone's puzzled gaze, Ganyu's figure glowed— and a perfect replica of herself appeared beside her.
The clone bowed.
Ganyu spoke:
"I'll leave Liuyun Zhenjun to you. Take everyone to find the adepti."
"Understood!"
the clone replied.
"You're not coming?"
Liuyun frowned.
"This is about investigating the Archon's death!"
"No. I still have something to do. I'll meet you later."
Ganyu shook her head.
She wanted to stay behind and read more manga.
If she could gain new power like others did from Boss Han's rewards, she might be strong enough to prevent a future clash between humans and adepti.
And since her clone would experience everything, Ganyu would know the details once it merged back.
Thus, the team set off—
Cloud Retainer leading,
Ganyu's clone accompanying Lumine, Paimon, and Klee, on their journey to uncover the truth behind the Geo Archon's "death."
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