Chapter 91

Ningguang looked at the weapons Takumi had created.

After hearing his explanation, she could already imagine how much stronger the Qianyan Army would become with these weapons.

Thinking of this, Ningguang spoke seriously:

"These weapons must be strictly controlled. I hope you can add some safeguards. For example, if someone attempts to dismantle them for research, they should self-destruct on the spot."

These weapons must never fall into the wrong hands.

Hearing Ningguang's concerns, Takumi smirked slightly.

"Don't worry. There's no need for concern."

"As for the weapons, I can produce them myself."

"There's no need to set up factories or mass-produce them."

"These weapons are created using my power. If someone tries to dismantle them, they'll just end up with a pile of scrap metal."

Takumi's abilities had a unique characteristic—without the blueprints he provided, others wouldn't be able to decipher how the weapons functioned. Unless someone managed to reverse-engineer them, the power of the Herrscher of Reason naturally prevented theft.

This was extremely convenient.

Ningguang's eyes lit up when she heard this.

"That's good."

"If these weapons continue to be distributed, I will ensure the Qianyan Army takes proper care of them."

"It would also be best to assign identification numbers to each weapon. That way, we can track who is responsible for each one."

Ningguang had already started formulating a plan.

These weapons could never be allowed to fall into the hands of ordinary citizens.

She also worried about the possibility of Snezhnaya replicating them. However, after considering it carefully, she realized her fears were unnecessary.

If Snezhnaya had the capability to produce fully automatic weapons, they would have already done so.

Flintlock rifles that took time to reload were their current standard, proving they hadn't yet developed modern firearms.

That was reassuring.

The two continued discussing the matter at length.

Once the conversation wrapped up, Takumi activated his power and created a set of weapons on the spot.

These weapons were more than sufficient for the Qianyan Army.

He also provided special elemental crystals, which would act as ammunition.

Once these magazines were depleted, they would need to be replenished.

Seeing the number of weapons, Ningguang summoned the senior officers of the Qianyan Army to discuss distribution strategies.

This kept Ningguang busy.

With this matter settled, Takumi took his leave.

Next, he planned to stay in Liyue Harbor for a while.

A power station was also needed in Liyue Harbor, and Ningguang had informed him about it earlier.

The power station was to be built behind Mt. Tianheng, where there were numerous waterfalls.

These waterfalls could be harnessed to generate electricity.

Ningguang had already selected the site.

Now, Takumi just needed to visit the location and finalize the design.

Descending from the Jade Chamber, Takumi arrived at Yujing Terrace just as Keqing, Qiqi, and Klee came up from below.

Seeing Takumi, Keqing was briefly surprised before quickly walking towards him.

"Takumi, did you finish discussing everything with Ningguang?"

Klee and Qiqi also ran up to him.

Takumi nodded.

"Yes, it's all settled. Ningguang approved the school project. I'll be speaking with Zhongli next. The matter of the weapons has also been handled."

"By the way, how did your investigation go? Did you find anything?"

Takumi briefly explained his meeting with Ningguang before looking at Keqing curiously.

Had they uncovered Qiqi's true origins?

Keqing quickly responded.

"It's been confirmed. Qiqi is indeed my ancestor."

At this, Keqing looked a little troubled.

When she returned home, she informed her family elders about Qiqi and had her demonstrate the Yunlai Sword Technique.

Upon seeing the technique, the elders immediately took the matter seriously.

The entire clan conducted a thorough search of their family records and genealogy.

In the end, they found an entry that detailed how, during the War of the Archons, one of their ancestors had gone missing while gathering medicinal herbs in the mountains.

The description matched Qiqi perfectly.

Every detail aligned.

The Yunlai Sword Technique, her status as a former medicinal apprentice, and her disappearance during the conflict all confirmed that Qiqi belonged to the Keqing family.

Because of this revelation, Keqing's family had made a decision.

They would bring Qiqi back.

She was their lost ancestor.

Why was she still working at Bubu Pharmacy as an assistant? She needed to return home where she belonged.

Keqing's father and the family elders had already gone to confront Baizhu about the matter.

Meanwhile, Keqing had brought Klee and Qiqi to find Takumi.

After listening to Keqing's explanation, Takumi sighed.

"That's good."

"Qiqi, you finally have a home."

"So, go home. You don't need to stay at Bubu Pharmacy anymore."

Hearing this, Qiqi nodded slowly.

She still looked dazed.

Although she had no memory of her past, the word 'home' gave her a strange sense of comfort.

Bubu Pharmacy had never felt like home.

But Keqing's family treated her differently.

They truly welcomed her as one of their own.

"Let's go find Zhongli."

"Now that everything is settled, you can focus on taking good care of Qiqi from now on."

Takumi smiled at Qiqi's dazed expression.

With Keqing's family looking after her, there was nothing to worry about.

It seemed like many of Liyue's important figures were now taking care of children.

Gan Yu was looking after Yaoyao, after all.

Liyue's elite were becoming babysitters, it seemed.

Keqing nodded. She had no objections.

As they walked, Takumi casually suggested:

"Actually, you should invite Yaoyao over too. The three girls can play together."

Three little ones together—it sounded lively.

Then maybe they could visit Mondstadt and find Diona.

And from Inazuma, Sayu.

That way, they could gather all five of Teyvat's 'little legends.'

Summon the ultimate squad.

"Brother Takumi, who is Yaoyao?" Klee asked curiously.

"Is she a friend like Qiqi?"

Hearing this, Keqing paused for a moment.

"Yaoyao?"

"You mean the child that Gan Yu takes care of?"

"We can invite her. That way, Qiqi will have another friend."

At that moment, Qiqi spoke.

"Yaoyao is a friend."

It seemed Qiqi and Yaoyao already knew each other.

But where was Yaoyao now?

Hearing this, Keqing was surprised.

She hadn't known they were already acquainted.