Hu Tao listened to Takumi explain the matter of Honkai.
The way she looked at Takumi was as strange as it could be.
"Takumi, will you also destroy Teyvat in the future?"
"According to what you said, the harm of Honkai is so great. Don't you Honkai types have such thoughts?"
Speaking of this, Hu Tao seemed eager to test him.
As if saying: If you admit it, I'll beat you right now.
Seeing her like this, Takumi immediately rolled his eyes.
"I told you, I'm different from those troublesome bastards."
"Let me tell you, I'm a good guy."
"A good Honkai."
"Other Honkai only destroy, but I only do infrastructure, making Teyvat better."
"Who do you think I am?"
Takumi sounded extremely righteous.
Hearing this, Hu Tao looked at him suspiciously.
Real or fake?
Judging from what Takumi just described…
Honkai is definitely not a good thing.
When a big villain says, "Actually, I'm a good guy," who would believe it?
Seeing her still doubtful, Takumi was confused.
"Hey hey, don't look at me like that."
"If I really wanted to do something—"
"Not bragging, but the whole Teyvat wouldn't be enough for me to destroy right now."
Takumi spoke confidently.
His strength didn't regress with civilization.
It only became stronger.
Now Takumi had so many cores.
In all of Teyvat, there was truly no one who could fight him.
Takumi felt more inflated than a pufferfish.
No—this wasn't inflation. It was simply the truth.
Hearing this, Hu Tao fell silent.
It made sense.
Although she didn't know just how strong Takumi was,
judging by his ability to control life and death,
he was terrifyingly strong.
Hu Tao quietly gave up her idea of enforcing justice.
Definitely not because she couldn't beat him.
The two continued chatting.
After a while, Takumi stood up to leave.
Everything that needed explaining was already explained.
There was no need to say more.
Hu Tao happily followed Takumi.
She was going to Takumi's house to see Gracie.
To see what that girl from another world looked like.
Whether she was cute.
Just like that, Hu Tao followed Takumi back to the manor.
Then, she successfully met Gracie.
And under Hu Tao's overwhelming social energy, Gracie was forced to become her friend!!
Takumi was speechless.
Hu Tao even wanted to take Gracie out.
But Gracie refused.
Instead, she gave Hu Tao a painting of her.
Takumi watched this scene in amusement.
After receiving her own portrait, Hu Tao left happily.
She went straight back to her villa.
It was likely that Hu Tao would visit Gracie frequently after this.
But that had nothing to do with Takumi.
When it was dinner time, Keqing finally arrived.
Ningguang also came.
When they saw Gracie, they were curious.
They knew about Gracie.
After all, Takumi dragged back a spaceship.
Liyue Harbor went absolutely wild.
How could they not know?
They were simply too busy with demolition to come sooner.
Seeing them return, Takumi asked:
"Have you finished everything?"
So fast.
Takumi thought it would take much longer.
Ningguang nodded.
"It's all taken care of."
"Everyone cooperated."
"So the demolition went smoothly."
"There were no troublemakers."
Once the residents heard Ningguang herself was handling demolition—
and offering compensation and houses—
they agreed immediately.
It only took some time to settle all the people.
Otherwise, they would've arrived sooner.
Thinking of this, Ningguang looked at Takumi.
"Many people will probably come to Gui Li Yuan in the future."
"Many chose not to take replacement houses and instead took Mora."
"They plan to buy homes here in Guiliyuan."
Takumi was surprised.
"Is that so?"
"Understood."
"Nuwa, handle it."
"Arrange everything as needed."
Takumi issued the order.
Nuwa would assign tasks.
He didn't need to worry.
Ningguang said nothing more.
Housing purchases simply followed the rules.
These weren't her properties—it was the demolition recipients who were buying.
They received a massive sum of compensation.
Enough to buy a very nice home.
Even a detached house.
The details did not concern Ningguang.
Everything that required compensation had already been given.
The rest was their own business.
After receiving the order, Nuwa began distributing tasks.
Soon, the housing administration department received the notice.
They were not surprised.
They had expected this.
Many people had come to buy houses recently.
After learning the situation, they were prepared.
Dozens of houses had already been sold.
More were expected to be purchased.
It was said that Liyue Harbor had been demolished.
Enviable.
So much compensation all at once.
Then they could bring the money to Guiliyuan to buy new homes.
Houses here cost less than in Liyue Harbor.
But had great potential.
Just look at development.
More and more merchants from Liyue Harbor came to Guiliyuan to do business.
The daily throughput of this huge port was astonishing.
Because of new ships, many goods were transported from Guiliyuan instead of Liyue Harbor.
Since Guiliyuan Port went into operation,
the Liyue Harbor port had become quieter.
Most ships came here.
It was said that Liyue Harbor's port was also expanding.
In the future, it would be built like Guiliyuan's.
Able to accommodate large ships and container stacks.
Only this way could Liyue Harbor keep up with development.
After all, Fontaine and Natlan weren't foolish.
Liyue's development was excellent.
It would be a pity not to do business here.
Because of this, many of those receiving demolition funds chose to return to Liyue.
The main reason was cheaper housing compared to Liyue Harbor.
Although staying in Liyue Harbor would also get them money and even several houses,
coming to Guiliyuan was better.
What if Guiliyuan got demolished later?
Then they might receive even more money.
Take the current demolition payment.
They could buy a house, then buy a shop.
More than enough to start a small business.
If lucky, they could return to Liyue in the future and get demolished again.
So many chose to gamble.
To see if Guiliyuan would continue developing.
Even without demolition, living in Guiliyuan was no worse than Liyue Harbor.
In some aspects, it was better.
Like medical care and schools.
These two alone were enough to attract people back.
Now Guiliyuan Hospital was famous.
Some illnesses Bubulu couldn't cure—
Guiliyuan Hospital cured within minutes.
Takumi didn't know what the demolition recipients thought.
In any case, the more people in Guiliyuan, the better.
After arranging everything, Takumi stopped worrying.
During dinner, Takumi introduced Ningguang and Keqing to Gracie.
When Gracie saw them, she kept her gaze fixed.
The Honkai energy in the two of them felt strong.
While Gracie looked at Keqing and Ningguang,
they were also looking at her.
In their eyes, Gracie was a minor—
soft and delicate.
But the power on her was terrifying.
People from other worlds were truly strong.
The world of Himeko and the others seemed far more terrifying than imagined.
They decided to question Takumi later that night.
They wanted to understand that world better.
After getting acquainted, everyone sat to eat.
After dinner, Gracie returned to her room to continue painting.
Ningguang, Keqing, and the others sat with Takumi and asked about the world of Honkai.
There were already several people from that world in Teyvat.
Perhaps more would come.
They needed to understand.
Takumi didn't hide anything.
He told them what he knew.
Nuwa also listened curiously.
Takumi stopped only when Klee and the girls ran downstairs.
After hearing everything, Ningguang and Keqing had a deep understanding of Gracie's world.
Curious, but also scared.
Honkai was more terrifying than imagined.
Especially the pre-civilization Takumi mentioned.
Terrifying!!
With Ningguang and Keqing's Liyue Harbor duties done,
they stayed in Guiliyuan.
Within days, they got used to Gracie.
Takumi did not pay much attention.
His focus was the snow-mountain mine.
At this moment, Takumi stood behind the manor.
Looking at the road leading to the snow mountain below Mingyun Village.
Several minecarts were leaving the mountain.
Ore had begun being extracted.
Did it take a long time?
Mining the ore seemed difficult.
Otherwise, the delivery wouldn't only be happening now.
"It seems the mining is going well."
While Takumi watched, Ningguang walked over.
Hearing her words, Takumi nodded.
"All good."
"And you plan to use those ores for weapon production, right?"
"What about the surplus?"
Takumi withdrew his gaze and looked at Ningguang.
Ningguang had said the mine's ore would be used for weapons.
But Liyue only needed a small amount.
There was far too much ore.
Could they just mine and store it?
That would be a waste.
Hearing him, Ningguang smiled.
"Of course, we'll export weapons."
"Snezhnaya will be very interested."
"Natlan will also be interested."
"We'll make a fortune selling weapons there."
Miss Ningguang wanted to become an arms dealer.
Takumi was speechless.
"Well, as long as you have a plan."
He didn't bother arguing.
Since she had an idea, he said nothing.
Ningguang smiled and handed him her phone.
"Acting Grand Master Jean sent a document."
"Take a look."
Takumi was confused.
"A document?"
He took her phone.
The chat with Jean showed a new file.
Takumi tapped it.
"Hmm?"
"Jean wants to build a pier in Mond's territory?"
He was surprised.
Ningguang nodded.
"Yes."
"She really wants to."
"Just read the details."
Takumi scrolled.
The content was simple.
To deepen and widen Lumenstone Beach.
Then dig a channel leading into Mond.
Thus creating a new port inside.
This way, Mondstadt and Springvale would both benefit.
After reading, Takumi said:
"No problem."
"A new port is great."
"If it's built, meat and wine from Springvale will be easier to export."
"Even Mond's grain exports will increase."
Takumi approved.
If this port was built, there would be no need to detour through Ritou's port.
More convenient.
Mond was starting to build infrastructure?
Very good.
Takumi continued reading.
There was also a proposal for using the Electro Hypostasis.
To fully enclose its area.
Then use it as Mond's power source.
Because various factories had opened,
wind power was no longer enough.
So Jean intended to challenge the Electro Hypostasis.
At the end, Jean requested technical support from Liyue.
After reading everything, Takumi smacked his lips.
Mond's development seemed fast.
Electricity wasn't enough already?
Was Mond building that many factories?