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Chapter 330 Think it through before you speak
"Do you really have to make such a big fuss and attract attention? Couldn't you have just come in quietly through the front gate?"
Ningguang stared at Xu Ning with an unfriendly expression, then casually took the magical artifact beside her and threw it into a drawer.
Xu Ning smiled wryly, "I originally thought that coming in like that would be the only way to be silent..."
"Do you think this is the Jade Pavilion, where you can come and go as you please?"
Ningguang's anger hadn't subsided. "This is the most crucial and confidential location in Yujingtai. Countless high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants from Liyue reside here, and nothing like this has happened in years. And you, you come back and pull this stunt. Now everyone knows you sneaked in to see me in the middle of the night. Who knows what rumors will spread tomorrow..."
Xu Ning walked to the bedside in the bedroom, first placing the Dust Concealing Gourd and the Sun and Moon Condensing Box together, and then closed the drawer.
Then he turned and walked to Ningguang's side, put his arms around the jade-like woman's shoulders, and laughed, "Who cares what they say? They're just jealous. They're jealous that I've been noticed by the most esteemed Lord Tianquan of Liyue and have the opportunity to serve him in bed..."
"Pah! This is getting more and more absurd."
Ningguang lightly spat at Xu Ning, but her body unconsciously nestled into her lover's arms.
"And her?" Ningguang asked softly.
Xu Ning knew Ningguang was asking about Shen He, and replied with a smile, "He's resting in the cave."
"yesterday……"
Before Ningguang could finish speaking, Xu Ning hurriedly explained, "Yesterday I accompanied her to pay respects to her father. It got late, so we spent the night in a dilapidated temple. We encountered two people, a fairy and a ghost. There might also be some spies sent by some high-ranking official lurking around. I didn't do anything."
Ningguang chuckled and punched Xu Ning in the chest, saying, "Look at you, so guilty."
"I wanted to tell you that I received a message from Beidou yesterday. Her fleet will arrive soon. However, I have already sent a fast ship to deliver a message to her, asking her to stay temporarily east of Guyun Pavilion for a few days to prepare for a surprise attack."
Xu Ning's hands moved restlessly as he nodded, saying, "Yes, yes, Lord Tianquan's arrangement is excellent. He used his power for personal gain, pushing that little girl far away so he can have me all to himself..."
Ningguang pressed down on Xu Ning's mischievous hands and said in feigned anger, "If you keep talking like that, I won't say anything to you anymore."
Xu Ning immediately surrendered, "Tell me, tell me."
"In no more than seven days, the Jade Pavilion will ascend to heaven again, and there will surely be changes then. This time, as a battle we are facing alone, we absolutely cannot afford any damage or mistakes. I also want to take this opportunity to reorganize the entire Liyue's high-end combat force."
"They don't necessarily have to take action, but they must be present. Firstly, to make everyone understand that the people of Liyue are all interconnected and share a common destiny. Secondly, to get them used to contributing their time and effort in similar crises in the future..."
Xu Ning smiled and said, "You've considered every aspect, even the future. I simply don't know how to express my admiration for you... Oh right, let's show it with actions."
Ningguang was deeply embarrassed, but she couldn't utter a complete sentence after that.
Inside the cave, when Shen He entered, he saw the drunken youth sitting in front of a water mirror, holding a wine bowl and watching with great interest.
"Is this a mirror image that shows the outside world?" Shen He asked.
Wendy laughed and said, "Of course, it's one of the few entertainment programs in this cave. Here's a stool, come and watch with me."
Shen He sat down indifferently, casually took the wine bowl Wendy handed him, and took a sip.
Wendy diligently brought out all the snacks, clearly intending for Shen He to linger there a little longer.
"This guy should be going to find Ningguang now. Oh dear, going in like that must have been on purpose. He just likes to show off like that. Why didn't those people shoot him down?"
Wendy, like an ill-mannered moviegoer, kept giving Shen He a commentary.
"It went into the room, then tossed it into the drawer. Sigh, this guy never forgets to do that..."
The water mirror turned completely black.
It was Xu Ning who locked the Dust Concealment Gourd in the drawer.
"Does he always do this?" Shen He was a little confused as to why Wendy looked so regretful, as if she hadn't seen anything exciting.
Upon hearing Shen He's question, Wendy's face broke into a wicked grin.
"Ahem, well then I'll reluctantly offer an explanation..."
Just then, the voice of the little raccoon monk Jifa came from afar, "Xu Ning asked me to tell you that if you want to say something, please make sure you've thought it through before you speak."
Wendy's wicked expression froze instantly.
Looking at the wine bowl in his hand, he steeled himself but didn't dare tell Shen He the knowledge he wanted to share.
"Uh, well... he always tells us this way that it's time for good kids to go to sleep and not to watch porn for too long, it's bad for their health."
Seeing that Shen He seemed to understand but not quite, Wendy quickly removed the small stool and went back to sleep on the mark that had been pressed into her body for a long time by the Thousand Winds Wine Spring.
In just three days, Qingyi had completed all the bridging work between the floating stone and the base of the Qunyu Pavilion.
With this step completed, the Jade Pavilion is ready to take off at any time.
However, neither Xu Ning nor Ningguang were in a hurry.
Using the remaining three days, first, silently spread the news of the anomaly in the sea throughout Liyue Harbor, recall all fishing boats of all sizes, and at the same time blockade trade routes.
Next, the Seven Stars Conference was convened, bringing together the most elite soldiers and various experts from all of Liyue at the Jade Pavilion.
Third, defenses were deployed along the edge of the harbor, and warning lines were set up along the entire coastline. Medical teams were also organized to be on standby at all times to prevent residents near the sea from suffering unnecessary disasters.
With all preparations complete, the launch of Qunyu Pavilion was scheduled for a clear, sunny day.
Ningguang stood at the edge of the Qunyu Pavilion, looking down at the crowd below.
"The Geo Archon has tirelessly protected Liyue for thousands of years..."
Ningguang drew everyone's attention to herself as she spoke, continuing, "...The immortal yakshas are not afraid of karmic obstacles, they cleanse evil spirits and slay demons. We are fortunate to be born with gods accompanying us."
"Now that the era of rule by man has arrived, the people of Liyue should also try to move forward with their own strength."
"The lingering force of the whirlpool is coming in, and it is time for us to prove our bravery. Today is the first step towards the future."
"Ascend the tower! Prepare to meet the enemy!"
The crowd below raised their arms and shouted in unison. Among them were disciples of immortals, those favored by the gods, well-trained soldiers, reclusive cultivators, and martial artists who had entered the world.
As everyone ascended the Jade Pavilion, which was several times larger than before, Xu Ning walked to Ningguang's side and sighed, "Liyue has so many talented people. With these people around, no crisis can shake the foundation of Liyue."
Ningguang had just nodded in agreement when Xu Ning leaned closer and whispered with a smile, "Of course, the most powerful one is still Lady Ningguang. As long as you are standing here, no one can harm Liyue in the slightest."
Ningguang rolled her eyes at Xu Ning. "The battle is imminent, and everyone is on edge. Instead of helping me ease their tension, you have time to joke around with me here."
Xu Ning laughed loudly: "For that kind of thing, what you just said is enough. If it were me, I'm afraid I would only know how to say, 'We can't let them bully us at our doorstep. Everyone, drink this jar of wine with me, and then we'll go and kill their ancestors!'"
A burly man passing by overheard Xu Ning's words, turned around and grinned, "We're just roughnecks, we don't understand big principles. But what Lord Xu Ning said is the most practical thing, we understand it immediately."
Xu Ning pointed at him and laughed, "Because you're giving us face, come find me after the war, and I'll give you plenty of good wine and meat!"
The big man was overjoyed. Even though his master kicked him in the butt and scolded him for talking nonsense, he wasn't angry and left happily.
As Qingyi fiddled with things in the control room, the entire Qunyu Pavilion trembled slightly and then began to slowly rise.
Everyone knew that the crucial moment had arrived, so they held their breath and focused on feeling the thrust of the giant rock beneath their feet as it rose into the air, propelling them to a significant juncture in Liyue's history.
The craftsmen around shouted and together untied the huge cables securing the Jade Pavilion on all four sides, completing the final step of the ascent. They all then hid in the main hall of the Jade Pavilion.
The Jade Pavilion rose faster and faster, and when it had just surpassed the height of Mount Tianheng, it flew towards the outside of Liyue Harbor under the control of Qingyi.
Everything seemed to be the same as the day the young master released the vortex demon god Oser.
However, the people in Liyue Harbor were no longer as panicked as they had been then.
Several young people even stood on the street with their hands behind their backs, pointing and gesturing arrogantly at the Jade Pavilion in the sky.
"See that? It's so much bigger than the last one. What's there to hide from? We even took down the demon god, so why are we afraid of not being able to beat its woman?"
Since the construction of the Qunyu Pavilion, Ningguang has never stopped exploring the seabed.
Fortunately, Beidou was very sensitive to changes in the seawater and led everyone to discover that the attacker was none other than Ba Che, the wife of the demon god Oser who had been suppressed last time.
This appears to be Osel's last follower.
For hundreds of years, she had been lurking at the bottom of the sea, constantly trying to break Oser's seal, but unfortunately the seal of Lonely Cloud Pavilion was too strong, and she had almost no chance.
It was the young master's methods that gave her some hope, but unfortunately, before that hope could even emerge, it was extinguished by Ningguang's "Heavenly Jade Movement".
This also made her harbor a deep resentment towards the creation of the Jade Pavilion.
Seeing an even larger Jade Pavilion rising into the air, the overwhelming hatred surged up, making the giant sea serpent no longer willing to stay at the bottom of the water.
Amidst the churning seawater, a colossal sea serpent rose from the surface, accompanied by a sudden and severe change in the celestial phenomena, and roared angrily at the approaching Jade Pavilion.
Ningguang was slightly moved as she watched Ba Che roar, and couldn't help but glance at Xu Ning, who was drinking not far away.
"Such intense hatred must all stem from the desire to save Osel! I also have a deep-seated wish, a dream given to me by that man, and nothing can stand in the way of our dream."
Ningguang smiled and walked forward. After only two steps, she was already airborne.
Floating stones are just a type of rock, and Ningguang is already very familiar with the manipulation and use of these rocks.
Six life stars gradually lit up behind him, arranged in an arrow-like pattern.
It is Ningguang's destiny seat, the Jiheng Yi seat.
As Ningguang spread her arms, the sky above the Jade Pavilion unfolded like a thousand Xuanji screens, each containing a golden amber star.
"Go!"
With a single wave of her arm, Ningguang sent countless golden amber stars into the sky, which shattered the dark clouds and struck Ba Che's massive body with dazzling streaks of light.
This strike opened the prelude to the decisive battle.
On the summit of Tianheng Mountain, which is backed by Yuehai Pavilion, a simple table has been set up. Several old men are sitting around the table, sipping their wine, their expressions solemn as they gaze at the great battle in the sea.
However, Uncle Tian in the crowd looked relaxed and at ease, seemingly not worried at all about the battle over there.
"Come on, let's drink! I invited you up here to treat you to drinks and maybe watch the show. You all look so nervous, but with Ningguang and Xu Ning there looking after you, nothing will happen."
The old man who was watching most intently pointed with a slightly trembling finger at Ningguang and said, "Did you see those lights? What are those? Those are top-quality golden amber! I should really be glad that this battle took place in the middle of the sea, otherwise, with so many large pieces of golden amber falling into the market, my Huishan Hall would be very busy."
Uncle Tian laughed and said, "I've heard that Ningguang has a huge secret warehouse, which is said to contain countless top-grade golden amber. You'd better be careful."
Uncle Tian's words almost made the big shot of Huishan Hall faint from fright.
With Ningguang's godlike strike, the Guizhong Machines set up throughout the Qunyu Pavilion began to unleash their power rapidly, bombarding Bache quickly.
Each of these terminal return machines requires two people to work together.
One person is responsible for shooting, while the other is responsible for providing arrows. This involves using their divine eye to activate elemental power and infuse it into the interior of the Returning Machine, making it the power source and arrow source for the Returning Machine.
This is actually the same as the immortals positioning themselves to provide immortal power.
"Let it go! Let it go again!"
A continuous stream of light arrows shot towards the giant serpent in the sea.
At this moment, the same beam of light suddenly appeared on a deserted island in the Lonely Cloud Pavilion in the sea, and on several giant ships on the sea surface.
However, it was the Yuheng Star and the Southern Cross fleet of the Big Dipper that had been lying in ambush here beforehand.
While calling out to his brothers to aim and fire at Ba Che, Bei Dou kept urging Hai Long to hurry up.
"Don't rush me, it'll be tied up soon, it won't delay your use, boss."
The Beidou ship is equipped with a return terminal as usual, but thanks to the good stuff that Xu Ning and she got near Bayun Island last time, now is the perfect time to test it.