Chapter 144: Opportunity for an Ambush
"Well, the general situation is similar to what you said. Everything that happened in Mond this time is basically related to this incident."
At the Deer Hunter Restaurant, Gu Sanqiu put down the skewers of meat in his hand, took out a token from his waist and handed it to Feng Yan.
"This is a token that can command all intelligence personnel. Tell them to withdraw all those who are collecting information. This matter is not as complicated as those seven guys think. It is nothing more than a demon god."
"He is nothing more than a demon god. How dare you say that?"
Feng Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "You kid, I told you to be careful, why didn't you follow the first group of people to evacuate."
"Huh? Why are we withdrawing? Even if it's a demon, so what?"
Gu Sanqiu put down the bamboo sticks and built a simple version of a high tower. It must be said that this guy had a really good appetite late at night.
"Of course the demon god can see what's on me. He is indeed not afraid of mortals, but I really don't believe that he is not afraid of the emperor."
Gu Sanqiu picked up the wine glass and took a big sip. "Don't think the demon god is so weird. His temper is much better than those young masters and young ladies hanging out at Feiyunpo and Yujingtai. This is not some weird novel where people always find fault with him."
"It is because of this strange mentality of alienation that the incense in Liyue is gradually dying out and the immortals are isolated."
“There’s nothing we can do about it.”
Feng Yan picked up the juice and took a sip: "Do you think everyone is like your family? Among the young people of this generation, apart from those who are not ambitious and spend their days looking for immortals, who has ever seen an immortal appear?"
"Yes, but at that time, all the houses in Liyue were brightly lit, and people were immersed in laughter and joy."
Gu Sanqiu smiled and said, "But, it's nothing. After all, this is not the path we chose. This is the people's own choice. Even the Emperor will not interfere."
"Oh, that's right, speaking of this."
Feng Yan glanced at Gu Sanqiu and asked, "You and Lord Yuheng, how is your relationship?"
"Why? Who asked you to ask me, my sister?"
"No, you can understand the gossip of middle-aged uncles."
Feng Yan shook his head: "You are Fengxiang and she is Yuhengxing. The future of Liyue must be developed in your hands. I don't want you to continue to be at odds with each other like you were when you were little."
"This is not gossip, this is worrying about the future of Liyue."
Gu Sanqiu casually pulled out a bamboo stick and put it in his mouth: "But it's normal for you to be worried. It seems that the incident was quite a big deal at that time."
"It's alright. It's just a clash of paths and opinions. But in essence, we are all still considering Liyue. I won't argue with a guy who would secretly buy a clay figurine of the Emperor. I don't have the time for that."
"As a middle-aged uncle, I can't really understand what you young people are doing. Since you all know your limits, I won't say anything."
Feng Yan looked at Gu Sanqiu who was stuffing another pot of lotus seafood soup into his stomach .
"Eating so much food so late at night, are you going to join the locals' actions tonight?"
"Oh? Uncle Fengyan figured it out?"
"When the personnel are away, Mondstadt's alert level will definitely be the highest. At that time, no one will want to cause trouble. But when the main force returns, the nights of one or two days will be the opportunity to relax for a moment."
Feng Yan folded his hands and said, "But are you sure you want to get involved in this matter? If it succeeds, it will be fine, but if there is any loss, it will be a thankless job."
"You're overthinking it. With me here, there's no way there's going to be any loss or even failure."
Gu Sanqiu lifted the big pot and drank the soup which was salty, fresh and slightly bitter, adding to its mellow taste.
"Maybe after tonight, my circle of friends can be expanded a little bit, hehe."
Feng Yan returned to the Goethe Hotel to rest, while Gu Sanqiu wiped his mouth, took out Mora to pay the bill, found a deserted place, looked around, then jumped onto the city wall, and saw Kaia, who was lying motionless like a wooden stake.
"Oh, I didn't expect to see you here, Mr. Gu."
Kaiya turned around and looked at Gu Sanqiu: "It seems that Mr. Gu will come to participate in this alert activity tonight?"
"Are you sure it's just a warning?"
Gu Sanqiu looked at Kaiya: "There is murderous intent in your eyes."
"Haha, it would be best if we could scare them off, but if they really refuse to repent, then we can't be blamed for being ruthless, right?"
Gu Sanqiu waved his hand: "This is not called cruelty. You are fighting to protect the people of Mondstadt and those who come to destroy the harmony and peace."
"Even if you break them into a hundred pieces, it's still justice, understand?"
Kaia was speechless for a moment.
"Ahem, this is what the people of Liyue often call the 'art of language'. It is indeed very interesting. It is easy to stand on the moral side and criticize other people's methods."
"That's not the case."
Gu Sanqiu said in a leisurely tone: "I never speak from a moral high ground."
"Because my existence is the moral high ground itself. Of course, you can also understand that I am particularly shameless."
Kaiya laughed softly: "Haha, that's great, this method is indeed easy for people to take action."
"Besides you, is there anyone else coming over tonight?"
"The Knights of Favonius are on duty as usual, but Captain Eula of the guerrilla squad has already ambushed outside. As for the others, they were not asked to come over. After all, if there are too many people moving around, those guys might not dare to come over."
"Oh? From what you said, they have an insider in Mondstadt?"
"Haha, if those guys can be considered as insiders."
Gu Sanqiu raised his eyebrows: "What Lawrence family?"
"Your intelligence gathering is very complete. It is indeed someone from the Lawrence family. However, it was not done by those family elders, but by a few younger generations who wanted to continue the family's glory."
Kaiya smiled and said, "Perhaps they think that if this thing succeeds, they might be able to gain a higher voice in the family?"
"Well, it should be not much different from what you guessed. These people with frozen brains are indeed a bit seriously ill."
Gu Sanqiu looked at Kaiya: "What about you? What do you think of the Lawrence family? And the weapon in the hand of the captain of your guerrilla team, Eula, is completely in the style of the old aristocracy. She must be a member of the Lawrence family."
"Yes, but it has nothing to do with us."
Kaia adjusted his eye patch and said, "As long as she can join our Knights of Favonius, she will be our partner. I don't believe that Eula would do such a thing."
"No, you seem to have misunderstood something. What I mean is, didn't the Lawrence family jump up and down like monkeys at that time?"
"The younger generation joined the Knights of Favonius. In the eyes of those idiots, this is an insult and trampling on their own bloodline."
"Oh, this incident, it was indeed a sensation at the time. It was the topic of conversation in the pub for quite a while."
Kaiya looked at Gu Sanqiu with a playful look on his face: "So, what about you? As the head of the Gu family, do you think your existence is necessary in Liyue now?"
