Chapter 205

It's not just Mondstadt.

Other nations have also inquired about the power grid.

If they could implement it in their own countries, it would be highly beneficial.

There have even been several thefts in Liyue Harbor.

The stolen items were all generators.

There's no need to guess who was behind it.

It must have been the Fatui.

Only they would resort to such underhanded tactics.

Regardless, they can take the blame for it.

Perhaps, in time, Snezhnaya will start researching the technology as well.

However, there's no cause for concern.

Even if they do, so what?

The power grid isn't something that can be replicated so easily.

Upon arriving at the General Affairs Department in Guili, Ningguang informed Takumi of these developments.

Listening to her, Takumi was speechless.

"As expected of the Fatui."

"They're just using stolen technology outright?"

"I'm sure a lot of what we've created has already been smuggled into their country."

With that, Takumi scoffed.

Ningguang nodded.

"That's true."

"But it doesn't matter."

"Without understanding the fundamental principles, even if they try to replicate it, they won't succeed."

"After all, we have an entire system in place."

"Without one critical component, the whole thing fails."

Takumi was confident in this.

Just like with cell phones.

Even if they obtained a device—

Do they know how to transmit sound?

Do they know how to transfer images?

And even if they somehow managed to figure it out—

If the network infrastructure is fully developed, today's mobile phones will only be the beginning.

By then, people might even be able to play Genshin directly within Genshin.

Everyone will be OP together!

Takumi and Ningguang entered the office.

Ningguang didn't rush to discuss the shopping mall.

Instead, she updated Takumi on the situation in other nations.

Store matters could wait.

She knew Takumi wouldn't leave Liyue anytime soon.

"Everything is progressing smoothly in Mondstadt."

"Sumeru has also expressed interest in installing power lines. Should we send a team there?"

Ningguang posed the question.

This was her current dilemma.

After all, the road to Sumeru—

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"Sumeru…"

"It's a bit complicated there."

"It would be troublesome to go now."

"Let's hold off for now."

"It's not urgent."

"For the time being, let's focus on Mondstadt first."

"Most of the housing developments there have been completed."

"But it's still not enough."

"More housing needs to be built."

"Many people in Liyue Harbor are still renting homes."

"It's better to encourage more migration."

"Also, Liyue Harbor's port is still congested every day."

"We need to address that."

"Divert some traffic to Guili Harbor."

"Let's develop this area first."

"If merchants arriving from overseas enter through this port, it will naturally attract more business."

"Although many overseas merchants are already docking at the port daily—"

"It's still not enough!"

While development was steady,

it wasn't fast enough.

The population was still too small.

At least a third of Liyue Harbor's population needed to relocate here.

However, once the school opened,

many families would likely move for their children's education.

Takumi didn't need to worry too much about this.

Hearing his words, Ningguang rolled her eyes.

"I'm already working on it."

"But for many people, most of their assets are tied up in Liyue Harbor."

"So, it's impossible for them to relocate immediately."

"This sort of thing can't be rushed."

"However, port diversion is definitely doable."

She gave the matter serious thought.

Indeed, Liyue Harbor was under immense pressure.

Some merchants, unwilling to queue for entry at Liyue Harbor, were already choosing to dock at Guili Harbor instead.

After all, not everyone was headed for Mondstadt.

Most of those doing business there had already established operations.

Takumi didn't dwell further on the matter.

Instead, he changed the topic.

"We can't keep ignoring Inazuma's situation."

"We need to find a way to reopen its borders."

"The Raiden Shogun is still fixated on her pursuit of eternity."

With that, Takumi scratched his head.

Electrical crystal supplies couldn't keep being smuggled in like this.

The demand for electrical crystals would only increase as electricity became more widespread.

The popularity of appliances—

would drive even greater power consumption.

In the future, when computers were introduced,

electricity consumption would skyrocket.

Thus, stockpiling electrical crystals was essential.

Hearing this, Ningguang sighed.

The electrical crystals Beidou had previously brought back had already been depleted.

For Liyue, what she had delivered was only a drop in the ocean.

After pondering for a while, Ningguang suddenly thought of an idea.

"What if we harness energy from elemental lifeforms, like the Thunder Manifestation?"

"Or, find a way to extract power directly from them?"

An idea flashed in Ningguang's mind.

Hearing her suggestion, Takumi was momentarily stunned.

After thinking about it, his expression turned strange.

"It actually sounds feasible."

"Capturing the Thunder Manifestation, though?"

The Thunder Manifestation wasn't like a game boss.

You couldn't just defeat it with a few heavy hits from Hu Tao.

It was a naturally occurring elemental lifeform.

Not as powerful as an archon,

but incredibly difficult to deal with.

Even those with Visions would struggle.

If the Thunder Manifestation could be used as a massive power source,

it could generate energy continuously while simultaneously being recharged.

Essentially, it could act as a living power bank.

The biggest issue was capturing it.

"Looks like we'll have to find a way to capture the Thunder Manifestation."

"There's also the Geo Hypostasis at Guyun Stone Forest."

"That thing produces an endless supply of rocks, doesn't it?"

"Should we capture that one too?"

Ningguang's voice was calm, but the suggestion was audacious.

Hearing this, Takumi fell silent.

It had to be her.

Was using slimes not enough?

Suppressing his urge to complain,

Takumi seriously considered the feasibility of the idea.

"It actually does seem possible."

"Beyond that, we could also utilize other creatures in Liyue."

"There are plenty of Geovishaps as well."

"How could we make use of them?"

Takumi began contemplating how to harness the unique energy sources of Liyue's native creatures.