Due to the automaton's strike, Osial's body was sent flying several kilometers away, and the people on the Jade Chamber were so engrossed in the shock that they momentarily forgot to follow up and check the situation.
By the time Ningguang reacted, she was about to pilot the Jade Chamber to investigate when she saw the massive automaton returning.
To be honest, what the people on the Jade Chamber had seen before was only the automaton's back. When they saw the fierce-looking automaton walking directly towards them, the shock it delivered was on a completely different level.
As the de facto ruler of Liyue, Ningguang, upon witnessing this scene, secretly fantasized about one thing: if Liyue were to become enemies with Inazuma, would Yuto become Liyue's enemy? Would this God-like automaton destroy Liyue Harbor? Did her side truly possess the strength to resist?
Ningguang pondered these questions for a long time, and the only conclusion she reached was: without Lord Rex Lapis, no one could stop him!
However, fortunately, Yuto's girlfriend was Shenhe, the beloved disciple of Liyue's three Adepti. With this connection, as long as nothing too outrageous happened, Liyue and Inazuma should enter a honeymoon period. Or rather, Inazuma would have a honeymoon period with anyone to ensure ample time for its development.
As the Jade Chamber slowly approached the automaton, Yuto, who was standing on the automaton's nose bridge, leaped onto the Jade Chamber, and was immediately greeted by Shenhe, who rushed over to inquire about his well-being, fearing he might have been injured.
After losing Yuto's control, the automaton's eyes completely dimmed, like a robot that had lost its power source. It directly slumped and lay on its back on the sea surface. Although its structure was wood, the automaton's texture was solid and its weight astonishing. After losing Chakra support, it began to sink with gurgling sounds.
However, due to the relatively shallow depth of the waters near Liyue, about one-third of the automaton remained exposed above the sea surface after it sank to the bottom.
The first thing Ningguang did upon seeing Yuto was to quickly inquire about Osial's condition: "Yuto, how is Osial doing?"
Yuto: "It's been dealt with."
Upon hearing Yuto's words, everyone's faces first showed a sigh of relief. No one doubted Yuto's ability to end the battle; such a terrifying automaton was even more like a God than a God. But immediately after, expressions of worry appeared on their faces. Osial was dead, so what about his residual Godly resentment?
Mountain Shaper quickly asked: "Yuto, how are you going to deal with Osial's remains? This thing is a disaster! Take me to see it immediately; we need to find a way to seal it. As for how effective it will be, we can only figure that out gradually later."
Unexpectedly, Yuto only gave a knowing smile: "No need for such trouble. I have already handled it, and it will not have any impact on Liyue."
Cloud Retainer said: "Yuto, this is a serious matter; you can't joke about it. This is something that can poison for a thousand years. We must report it to Lord Rex Lapis. If it truly causes severe consequences, the city of Liyue Harbor might have to be abandoned, and a new city built.
Hmm... the current Guili Plains is flat and open, with beautiful mountains and rivers. Thanks to Vigilant Yaksha's efforts, the Godly resentment there has been largely cleared. We could consider moving back to Guili Plains, as that is, after all, the birthplace of Liyue."
Yuto: "Cloud Retainer Master, there's no need to consider such long-term implications. I have already made it very clear; Osial's remains have been completely dealt with by me and will not generate any Godly resentment."
Hmm???
Everyone was filled with doubt, but thinking of the unfathomable power Yuto had displayed earlier, could it be that this youngster was secretly holding back a trick? He just didn't want to make a big deal out of it.
At this moment, Keqing, who was nearby, raised her question, "Cloud Retainer, what did you just say about reporting to Lord Rex Lapis... Isn't Lord Rex Lapis already deceased?"
???
The expressions of the Adepti looking at Keqing were a bit strange. Even Ningguang herself was very surprised, looking at Keqing as if to say: Are you really one of the Qixing? How could you not even know this?
Ningguang: "Ahem! Keqing, on the night of our first battle with Osial a few months ago, Lord Rex Lapis informed all the Adepti and the Qixing about the whole situation through the Dream-Weaving Immortal Art, didn't he? How could you not know about this?"
Keqing: "Ah! I stayed up all night that night handling the aftermath, so I didn't sleep at all. Miss Ganyu, what about you? Don't you usually work late without sleeping? Did you also know about this?"
Ganyu nodded somewhat shyly. Ever since her first meeting with Yuto, Ganyu had been strictly adhering to a 9-to-5 work schedule at Liyue Harbor, generally getting plenty of sleep every day.
The era of both Ganyu and Keqing being workaholics had long passed. Currently, among Liyue's high-ranking officials, Keqing was the only one who remained a workaholic.
When Keqing saw Ganyu's expression, she felt as if she had received a huge blow, instantly slumping her body. It was the pain of losing a like-minded friend.
As someone who could not tolerate any laziness or inefficiency, Keqing often demanded that she put in several times the effort of an ordinary person. She would not rest until her work was completed. Even for something that would normally take half a month to resolve, she would find every possible way to compress the cycle and finish it in a day or two.
Because of this, staying up all night was commonplace for Keqing. But unfortunately, she not only demanded this of herself but also expected others to achieve the same level. No one who assisted Keqing in her work could last for more than three months.
Under these circumstances, Ganyu, as the Qixing's secretary, had always been Keqing's close confidante, for a simple reason: the mutual admiration between two workaholics.
Although Keqing hadn't seen Ganyu at the Yuehai Pavilion much in recent months, she thought Ganyu was just busy with other work. But she never expected that Ganyu had started to enjoy life with a 9-to-5 schedule. This... wasn't this a betrayal of their friendship?
Seeing this, Yuto could only frantically control his facial expressions, trying not to laugh out loud, and comforted her from the side: "Alright, alright, Keqing, you also need to pay attention to rest in the future. Don't let Lord Rex Lapis fail to notify you in time again when he performs the Dream-Weaving Immortal Art.
Lord Rex Lapis is now living a retired life, having handed over all his power to you, the Qixing and the Eight Gates. He will not notify you unless it is absolutely necessary. But in other words, if he does notify you, it means Liyue has encountered a critical problem, and missing such a notification could have a huge impact on Liyue."
Keqing nodded dejectedly upon hearing Yuto's words. Ningguang, who had been smiling and enjoying the gossip, suddenly felt a jolt in her heart as she looked at Keqing's expression, secretly thinking, "This is not good."
Good heavens, it was one thing to lead Ganyu astray, but is he trying to lead Keqing astray too? If these two workaholics were gone, the Ministry of Civil Affairs would probably have to hire more people in the future.
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