Nahida was handling matters in the Palace of the Alcazarzaray.
Suddenly, she received a message from Takumi.
She was a little surprised.
After seeing the content, she couldn't help pausing.
He was planning to come and see the Power Tree?
Thinking of this, she immediately understood Takumi's intention.
He wanted to research the Power Tree.
Realizing this, Nahida did not refuse.
Instead, she replied that Takumi could come anytime.
After sending the message, she continued her work.
Nahida stared at the backend of the Akasha System.
She had been considering shutting it down.
Lately, she had thought about it often.
Although many people still relied on the Akasha,
Nahida knew very well that continuing like this was not good.
Perhaps, she should discuss it with Takumi once he arrived.
Thinking this, she pondered quietly.
After Takumi confirmed the plan,
he began preparing.
"I'm going to Sumeru next. Who wants to come?"
Back in the manor, Takumi asked Keqing and the others.
Everyone was stunned.
Ningguang answered first:
"I'm not going. I'll be discussing the construction plans with Acting Grand Master Jean.
You and Keqing go."
After that, Ningguang continued chatting with Jean.
Then Shenhe spoke.
"I'm not going either."
"Master wants me to visit later.
She plans to teach me a new adeptal art.
So you and Keqing go."
Shenhe also didn't have time.
She needed to visit Cloud Retainer.
Hearing this, Takumi sighed helplessly.
But he didn't argue.
Since no one else wanted to go,
then only Keqing would come.
"Then I'll go with you," Keqing said.
She had nothing else scheduled.
Takumi nodded.
"Then we'll leave tomorrow."
"Prepare your things."
"You don't need much. Just bring a change of clothes."
This wasn't an official visit.
No need to be formal.
Just bring luggage and go.
Keqing nodded.
She already knew this.
Packing was simple.
Keqing barely had luggage—
just a few pieces of clothing stored in her spatial gear.
That night, Takumi told Klee and the others.
Klee became excited.
"Takumi big brother, can I come too?!"
The little girl looked at him with sparkling eyes.
She wanted to go so badly.
Takumi spread his hands.
"You can't."
"You still have class."
"So you're not going."
"I'll take you back to Mond later to play."
Hearing she couldn't go, Klee deflated.
But when Takumi mentioned Mond—
Klee lit up like fireworks.
"Really?!"
"Takumi big brother is going to Mond?!"
"Yes."
"Jean invited me to help build something."
"I'll take you with me then."
"So this time—stay in school."
"Understand?"
As much as Takumi liked the idea of bringing all the kids,
he discarded the idea quickly.
This time, he would not bring Klee and the others.
They should attend school.
Klee nodded vigorously.
"Okay, Takumi big brother!!"
She didn't insist and agreed.
She would study well.
Then go to Mond later.
The next day, after breakfast, Takumi and Keqing departed.
Using a teleport waypoint, they arrived directly in Sumeru City.
The guards stationed there saw them and hurried over.
"Mr. Takumi."
"Welcome to Sumeru."
Takumi instantly knew Naxida had arranged this.
"Hello."
One guard spoke:
"Mr. Takumi, please wait a moment."
"We'll contact Lord Tighnari now."
"He informed us beforehand."
He took out a phone and began contacting someone.
Takumi didn't mind.
He and Keqing simply waited.
During this period, many Liyue products had reached Sumeru.
For example, the phones many Sumerians were now using.
Cars occasionally passed by—
also from Liyue.
Liyue's influence had taken root here.
While Takumi and Keqing were watching with interest,
a vehicle descended from the sky.
It was Tighnari.
Seeing him, Takumi and Keqing approached.
"Mr. Takumi, Ms. Keqing."
"Long time no see."
"Welcome to Sumeru."
Tighnari greeted them warmly.
"Long time no see."
"Sorry to trouble you."
"Let's go straight to the Power Tree."
Takumi wasted no time.
Tighnari froze.
"Aren't you going to rest first?"
He had planned to greet them properly.
Takumi smiled.
"Rest for what?"
"We came through leylines. We're not tired."
"Let's finish the important part first."
"It benefits Sumeru too."
If Takumi restored the Power Tree,
he would also leave training methods behind.
Tighnari nodded.
"Then please follow me."
He got into his vehicle and looked at Takumi.
The meaning was clear:
Get in and follow.
Takumi smiled.
He waved his hand—
a flying motorcycle appeared.
He sat down.
Keqing sat behind him.
Once they were ready,
Tighnari took off, flying toward the location of the Power Tree.
Takumi and Keqing followed closely.
Leaving Sumeru City, they headed toward the area of the Palapala Power Tree.
The Power Tree wasn't far from Sumeru City,
but it was hidden in the mountains.
After leaving the city, the group entered the rainforest.
Then continued moving through the skies above the tropical canopy.