Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Chapter 976 Keqing starts to act like a demon

Shao Yun was extremely depressed at the moment. If he had to use one word to describe his current mood, it would be "tired"!

"Actually, I don't know how to put it, but considering how well you've taken care of my daughter during this time, I can choose to forget about that incident."

"But I have to leave here with my wife and children and go to Nata. So, everything in the future, you can only rely on yourself."

When Ningguang heard that Shao Yun had decided to break up with her, she hugged Shao Yun's legs tightly and begged him not to give up on her.

"You're going to Nata? No, you can't leave Liyue, please!"

"I promise that no one can threaten your family's safety. I will cover all your expenses! Please, stay!"

Shao Yun looked at Ningguang who was hugging his legs tightly, and thought that if Ying hadn't reminded him to handle his relationship with Ningguang properly, he really wanted to leave here immediately and get rid of all this.

"Since you have been so dedicated to taking care of my children, I can tell you that I will not interfere with what you do with my reputation.

Don't let any trouble come to me, and I'll turn a blind eye."

Afterwards, Shao Yun pulled away Ningguang who was hugging his thighs tightly and begging him desperately.

He reminded seriously: "This is my bottom line!"

Shao Yun then stood up, glanced at Ning Guang, who was sitting on the ground with a helpless look on her face, and said, "Okay, I'll go to Bubu Lu to find Ying now."

Ningguang knew in her heart that this was the best outcome.

As long as Shao Yun did not harbor murderous intentions towards her and remained polite on the surface, she could continue to take advantage of the situation for a while.

As long as she can maintain it for a few years, Ningguang will have enough time to stabilize the business empire she has expanded in recent times.

Thinking of this, Ningguang prostrated herself once again, lowering her slender waist and humbly thanking him, "Yes, thank you, Master."

Shao Yun, who was walking towards the door, suddenly stopped when he heard the name, turned around, helped Ningguang up, and said with a humanistic attitude:

"Just call me by my name, don't use such strange names."

After saying that, Shao Yun pressed Ningguang onto the stool and asked her to sit down before leaving completely.

……

After chatting with Ningguang, Shao Yun left the Qun Yu Pavilion.

He pushed open the door of the Qun Yu Pavilion, and his eyes happened to meet Keqing who came to the Qun Yu Pavilion on the Floating Stone Platform.

Shao Yun looked at Keqing, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and greeted her softly.

"Keqing?"

Keqing couldn't believe her eyes. Her voice trembled as she asked, "Mr. Shao Yun? When did you return to Liyue?"

Shao Yun shrugged and said calmly, "Just got back... What about you? Are you going to talk to Ningguang about work?"

Keqing nodded, then shook her head.

Then, she suddenly asked Shao Yun a question, her hands unconsciously and awkwardly placed on her collar.

"Yes and no. By the way, Mr. Shao Yun, what do you think of me?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun looked at Keqing with some confusion and asked, "Which aspect? Your appearance, your work, or the impression you give others in your dealings with others?"

Keqing lowered her head, her fingers gently fiddling with the hem of her skirt as she whispered, "Do you think I'm still worthy of the position of Yuheng Star?"

When Shao Yun heard this question, he immediately understood that Keqing was asking him what he thought of her work.

But logically speaking, who would dare to impeach you, Keqing? Aren't those merchants who want to stir up trouble afraid that they themselves will become the second "Mao Cai Gong"?

"What happened? Someone impeached you?"

Keqing shook her head, and then shared with Shao Yun an incident that happened during the Liyue Harbor business war.

"During the Liyue Harbor trade war, which lasted for over six months, I tried to quell the chaos. I went to Lord Maocai to stop him from disrupting Liyue's commercial order."

"But do you know what Mr. Maocai told me?"

Shao Yun shook his head. How could he know what happened during that period?

"I am not sure."

Keqing sighed softly and continued, "Mr. Maocai told me: You, Keqing, are Ningguang's dog. Even the righteous Yuheng Star can be corrupted by power and self-preservation and choose to become an accomplice."

"What do you mean by for the sake of Liyue's order? It's all for self-preservation. Do you think we didn't know that you killed so many Thousand Rock soldiers?"

"If someone like you can hold onto the Seven Stars, why can't I go further and become a Tianquan Star and rule Liyue?"

At this point, Keqing unconsciously pursed her lips and said, "Although Lord Maocai has ulterior motives, his words really woke me up."

After hearing Keqing talk so much about Lord Maocai, Shao Yun casually said jokingly, "But Lord Maocai overestimated his own abilities and was killed by me."

He was shot eight times in the back, and the final forensic examination showed it to be suicide.

Keqing said with a complicated expression, "Yes, Lord Maocai is dead, and Liyue Harbor has returned to its former tranquility, but this tranquility is too strange."

Then, Keqing looked into Shao Yun's eyes and revealed her true feelings to him.

"I think Liyue has been through so many changes lately, both good and bad. It's time to set things right!"

When Shao Yun heard Keqing say "set things right", he felt a little stressed.

Isn't Teyvat cursed now? First the northern wind god tried to "set things right", but ended up being killed by himself.

Now, you, Keqing, want to set things right. So? Are you going to overthrow Ningguang?

"Ningguang has gone crazy, now it's your turn?" Shao Yun complained coldly.

Keqing didn't know why she did this, maybe it was because of her heart for Liyue at that moment.

"I'm not sure... but, I'm thinking about Liyue's future. Lady Ningguang's single-handed control has indeed stabilized Liyue's business environment, but it's also a poison!"

“Without competition, there will be no progress, and prosperity will eventually become a dream of the past.”

Although Shao Yun is not a person who likes politics, why does he have a vague feeling that Keqing is a little ungrateful?

"Why do I feel like you're being a bit full and scolding the cook? Didn't you beg me to save Ningguang two or three months ago? Why are you changing your mind now?"

"You can't just think of Ningguang's 'command' when Liyue Harbor is in chaos, right?"

Keqing shook her head and tried her best to explain, "I know, I don't mean to overthrow Lady Ningguang! But..."

"I know that business wars are business wars, and the winner gets everything the loser has."

"But Lady Ningguang isn't just any businessman. She's from Tianquan Star! She's the current leader of Liyue! I'm terrified that she's abusing her power for personal gain! Liyue will be doomed..."

In short, I, Keqing, didn’t expect Ningguang to rebound and soar into the sky?

That is, I am afraid that Ningguang will have a bad life, but I am also afraid that Ningguang will have a good life.

When Shao Yun heard Keqing call Ningguang "leader," he quipped, "I thought you seven stars were equal."

Keqing reluctantly reminded him, "The past is the past, and the present is the present. Why don't you compare her now with the one when Lady Ningguang was selling her 'catch' on Yaoguang Beach?"

Then, Keqing snapped her fingers and briefly recalled how Ningguang reached the pinnacle of power in Liyue.

"Sacrificing the Jade Pavilion and resealing the ancient demon 'Osel' helped Ningguang win the hearts of the people."

"The Bacha Rebellion allowed Ningguang to intimidate Liyue's wealthy merchants and consolidate her position."

"After six months of business warfare, your help finally allowed Lady Ningguang to cage all of Liyue's wealthy merchants!"

"You were involved in all of these events, so you're a supporter of Lady Ningguang... How should I put it..."

At the end of the conversation, Keqing didn't know what she was saying anymore, so she fell silent for a while...

Shao Yun had no idea what power was, and he was unwilling to understand it.

In a word, how do you, Keqing, set things right?

"How do you plan to restore order? Are you going to kill Ningguang?"

When Keqing heard that Shao Yun had killed Ningguang, she immediately shook her head.

Merits are merits, and faults are faults. Keqing just wants Ningguang to stop being so authoritarian, and wants Liyue to return to the past, when the Seven Stars could discuss things together.

Let Liyue Harbor regain its competitive vitality, instead of being stagnant like it is now!

"I'm not trying to kill Lady Ningguang. I just want everything to return to the time before Liyue's six-month trade war!"

"To do this, I need to use my 'Yuhengxing' supervisory power."

"But you also know about the Bazhe Rebellion. I killed so many elite soldiers of the Qianyan Army, and I have always been constrained by this incident..."

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun guessed, "Let me guess. Do you want to confess?"

Seeing that Shao Yun's guess was so accurate, Keqing immediately nodded and said, "That's right!"

Shao Yun didn't want to interfere in Liyue's politics from the bottom of his heart. It was too troublesome.

"You can admit your mistakes if you want. It's your own business... But Ningguang's matter, how should I put it? It's your internal affairs, so handle them yourselves. I hate politics."

When Keqing heard that Shao Yun didn't want to get involved in Liyue's politics, she no longer had to worry about him interfering with her plans.

Keqing then bowed gratefully to Shao Yun and said, "That's enough. Now I will proceed and announce my crimes to all of Liyue."

Immediately afterwards, Keqing straightened her back and invited Shao Yun, "Mr. Shao Yun, can you come when the time comes?"

When Shao Yun heard that you, Keqing, were holding a review meeting, he asked me why I was invited to observe.

"Why should I go?"

Keqing pursed her lips and said shyly, "Because it was you who saved me and calmed down the people's impeachment against me."

"Now, I also need you to witness me admit my mistakes and take responsibility!"

Shao Yun had no idea that Ningguang had used her fame to save Keqing and even made Keqing secretly fall in love with her.

Facing Keqing, who looks like a little woman, I just feel confused.

"What does this mean?"

Keqing rolled her eyes, thought of a more appropriate adjective, and begged, "Please, let me finish what I started."

Shao Yun put his hands on his hips and reluctantly agreed, saying, "It's a beginning and an end... Forget it, just treat it as a fun-filled experience. Let me know when the time comes..."

Seeing Shao Yun agree to participate in her self-examination, Keqing nodded happily and said, "Thank you very much. I will inform Lady Ningguang right away."

With that, Keqing walked into the Jade Pavilion with a confident stride, and went to confront Ningguang.

Seeing Keqing about to start causing trouble, Shao Yun grumbled, "It would be better to let her die in the Bacha Rebellion..."

A prompt box pops up.

[What are you so upset about? I'm not asking you to come on stage and make a self-criticism.]

Shao Yun sneered and said casually, "Forget it. I hope Keqing is doing some self-reflection at Yujingtai. Then I can chat with Grandma Ping."