Chapter 131

Ningguang examined the blueprints carefully and was shocked by her discovery.

Most of them utilized Khaenri'ah's technology, except for a few unfamiliar elements. The rest incorporated Liyue's craftsmanship, including finalizers and other mechanisms.

At first glance, the designs looked like something straight out of Khaenri'ah.

"This is all Khaenri'ah's technology. Are you sure there won't be any issues using it like this?"

Ningguang frowned as she held the documents.

Khaenri'ah was a nation that had been wiped out by Celestia and the Seven Archons. Was it really fine to be utilizing its technology now?

Her gaze shifted toward Takumi.

"How did you get these?"

Noticing her skepticism, Takumi simply shrugged.

"There's no issue at all. The Geo Archon himself gave these to me, so there's no need to worry."

Since Zhongli had willingly handed over this technology, it meant he had no concerns about it.

Besides, Liyue wasn't the only nation utilizing remnants of Khaenri'ah's knowledge. Even Snezhnaya had integrated ruin guards into mass production.

If other countries were already making use of Khaenri'ah's technology, then there was no reason for Liyue to hesitate.

Hearing this, Ningguang nodded.

"So, the emperor provided these? If that's the case, then there's no problem."

With that, she stood up and carefully stored the documents away, locking them in a treasure chest that only she could access.

Once the blueprints were safely secured, she returned to the table.

"Are you planning to start construction next?"

Recalling Takumi's earlier suggestion about forming a naval patrol near Liyue's coastal waters, she realized that now that the designs were complete, the next step would be full-scale production.

Without waiting for Takumi's response, Ningguang made her decision.

"Begin construction at full capacity."

"I will support you."

"We need to get the shipyard operational quickly."

"I'll send workers from the Liyue Harbor Shipyard to assist."

"With these new ship designs, the older models will be obsolete."

"Some can be repurposed as fishing vessels."

"But the rest will be focused on building the new fleet."

"Keqing, make sure the shipyard construction speeds up."

Ningguang hesitated for a moment before adding, "That woman is going to profit off this."

Beidou had a stake in the shipyard, which meant that ramping up production would also benefit her financially.

But, upon further thought, she realized it didn't really matter.

Ultimately, Beidou's gain would still serve Liyue's interests.

Besides, what Beidou truly wanted was better ships, and these designs ensured that.

As for the long-term profits of the shipyard? Well, that could wait.

The priority was constructing these warships.

Takumi was stunned by Ningguang's decisiveness.

He quickly shook his head and said, "No, not even fishing boats."

"I'll design something better."

"A ship that's easier to operate and catches more fish."

"The seafood industry would love something like that."

As he spoke, Takumi rubbed his chin.

Liyue's two famous restaurants, along with several seafood vendors in Liyue Harbor, depended on daily fish hauls.

During his time in Liyue, he had observed the fishermen at the docks.

Every morning at dawn, they returned with their catches, but their boats were outdated and inefficient, yielding low amounts of fish.

Most only fished in coastal waters, rarely venturing beyond Guyun Stone Forest.

Because of this, their hauls were limited, barely meeting demand from hotels and restaurants.

The price of seafood remained high due to scarcity.

If he could introduce improved fishing vessels, wouldn't that be beneficial?

Hearing Takumi's idea, Ningguang was briefly taken aback before nodding in agreement.

"That's a good point."

"Then why don't we relocate all fishing boat operations to Guili Plains?"

Without hesitation, Ningguang made a decision.

She would integrate all of Liyue Harbor's fishing captains into a single fleet and have them operate from Guili Plains.

Ships would be constructed there in the future.

The three of them continued discussing the matter for a long time.

Once everything was decided, Ningguang ordered her people to begin making the necessary arrangements.

Meanwhile, Takumi prepared to leave.

He planned to explore Liyue Harbor for a while.

Before he left, Ningguang handed him five million Mora as additional funds.

Outside the Jade Chamber, as Takumi was about to get into his vehicle, Keqing suddenly spoke up.

"Get me one of these as well. I need to go home."

Raising an eyebrow at her request, Takumi didn't refuse.

He activated his power and conjured a custom vehicle for Keqing—a sleek, purple car adorned with lightning motifs and cat symbols.

Seeing the design, Keqing blinked in confusion.

The purple lightning was fitting, but why the cat emblems?

She wanted to ask Takumi about it.

However, before she could, Takumi hopped into his own car and sped off, leaving her behind.

Keqing pouted in frustration.

"You didn't even teach me how to use this!"

Before she could finish complaining, she noticed a manual had been left behind.

She picked it up and skimmed through it.

The instructions were simple.

The vehicle was incredibly easy to control.

Its balance system ensured stability, even in the air, and it hovered in place when not in use.

Even without prior experience, anyone could operate it effortlessly.

After reading the instructions, Keqing quickly grasped the basics.

She then placed her Vision onto the vehicle.

She glanced at Takumi's disappearing figure and sighed.

It seemed he had figured it out without needing a manual himself.

With a small smirk, she casually tossed the manual into Ningguang's vehicle.

Then, she started her own car and took off.

Since it was her first time flying, she was cautious.

Especially when soaring through the air—she feared she might fall.

Just in case, she remained ready to deploy her Wind Glider if necessary.

But her worries were unnecessary.

The vehicle's controls were smooth and stable.

Although she felt a moment of panic during takeoff, she soon gained full control.

Now comfortable, she directed the vehicle toward her home.

Meanwhile, Takumi had long disappeared from sight.

He had arrived at a teahouse.

Takumi had sensed Zhongli's presence there.

Although he only wielded an artificial Gnosis, he could still faintly detect Zhongli's aura.

However, upon entering, he was surprised by the sight before him.

Zhongli wasn't alone.

Sitting across from him was Childe.

Takumi hadn't expected Childe to show up on his own.

The two were calmly drinking tea and listening to a storyteller at Third-Round Knockout.

As Takumi's vehicle approached, Zhongli's eyes lifted toward him.