Chapter 64: Day 7 of Writing a Light Novel at Inazuma
Although in the game, travelers can go out openly to ask Xiao Palace for help, the current situation is still a bit difficult.
After all, the wanted posters for Sora and Paimon are still out there, and on his way to the Mokuroku Teahouse, he had the help of Kamisato's family to cover his tracks, but if he went to look for Yomiuri, there would still be the risk of being exposed.
"But there are also many patrolling soldiers near the Mulou Teahouse. Although they won't break in, they are still keeping an eye on this place. We were also very careful to avoid the patrolling soldiers when we came in just now."
Paimon said with a serious face.
"Why don't we wait until night to look for Xiao Palace? The light is dim at night and we won't be easily discovered by patrolling soldiers."
"Well, let's decide."
Sora nodded in agreement.
It takes several streets to get from the Mulou Teahouse to Naganohara, and it would be a trouble if we were discovered by the soldiers.
"Speaking of which, I'm also curious, Qingli, how did you get to know Linghua and Thomas?"
Little Paimeng always becomes curious at inappropriate times. For example, now, she looked at Shui Qingli who was drinking tea from a cup and asked this question.
Inazuma's tea ceremony is very different from Liyue's, but Shui Qingli is not picky about it. Anyway, he is not as particular as the old man.
"Well, when I came to Inazuma, I noticed the wanted posters for you and Sora right away, and the shogunate soldiers were very strict in checking strangers coming and going."
He put down his teacup and explained.
"I guessed that Sora must have done something big. The patrolling soldiers paid special attention to this place. There were basically three or four groups of people watching. So I thought you two might be hiding here, and happened to get to know Miss Kamisato and Mr. Thomas."
You can't say that he is here to scam you again, right?
In Liyue, I tried to scam Zhongli, in Inazuma, I tried to scam Kamisato's family, so who should I scam in Xumi?
Tinari? Nello? It couldn't be Elhaisen.
"That's right, he entered the Mulou Teahouse quietly. I was shocked. I thought it was someone from the shogunate army coming to arrest me."
Thomas also nodded, feeling somewhat embarrassed by his behavior at that time.
The head of the family's expression at the time already explained the situation, but before he discovered it in time, another dark incident had occurred.
Eh? Why did he say again?
"Miss Kamisato was very enthusiastic in inviting me to stay here, so I was able to stay in Inazuma Castle safely for such a long time and visit many places."
"So this is ah."
After listening to his story, Kong looked a little more embarrassed.
"Sorry for making you worry."
Otherwise, with Qingli's strength, there is no need for him to hide in the Mulou Tea House.
"Well... that's not the case. I don't want to anger General Thunder. After all, if I get chopped by her, I don't have the confidence that I can survive intact."
Shui Qingli pulled his chin as if thinking, and then the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
"Besides, Inazuma has a lot of interesting things, and I recently found something to do."
Although the editors at Yaedo are a bit difficult to deal with, as editor Kuroda said, Yaedo never delays paying royalties.
He has already published several copies of his debut work [Girl Lives a Leisurely Life under the Protection of a Fox Fairy], and it was the editor who suggested that he change the name.
And the response seems to be quite good, attracting some female fans.
It seems that he won't have to worry about Mora anymore. Although he has saved a lot of money now, he has to consider ways to make money if he travels around the continent of Teyvat.
For example, the Traveler will never let go of anyone who gives him a blue exclamation mark.
"What's going on? It seems mysterious."
Paimon's curiosity reappeared at the right time.
"It's a secret."
Shui Qingli raised a finger and placed it right at the center of her lips, chuckling softly.
I'll tell them after I leave Inazuma.
Otherwise, he was afraid that one day when he went to Miss Catherine during the day, the commission he received would become a task to urge for more updates.
Although the wait was long, it passed quickly as friends chatted. As night fell, the soldiers patrolling outside also relaxed.
"Then let's set off."
Kong took Paimon with him, while Zaoyou went alone, and the two of them split up into two groups.
“I hope everything goes well for him.”
Looking at the blond boy's back, Linghua murmured to herself.
"Mr. Qingli, what do you think...eh?"
Kamisato Ayaka turned around and saw only Thomas.
"Where's Mr. Qingli?"
A rare look of confusion appeared on the girl's face.
"Well...he said he was worried about leaving Sora alone, so he went to take a look."
Thomas scratched his head. If the master of the house hadn't forbidden him to go out, he would have wanted to go and help.
"I see, it seems like they have a really good relationship."
For some reason, Linghua felt a little lost.
Travelers really have many reliable friends.
"Xiao Palace, we need an extra-large firework! An extra-extra-large one."
Time is running out. The moment Naganohara saw Xiao Gong, Paimon said with a serious face.
"[Extra-sized fireworks]?"
Xiao Gong asked seemingly out of curiosity, but his eyes could no longer conceal the excitement.
For the Queen of Fireworks, setting off fireworks is the happiest and most exciting thing for her.
"You've asked the right person. In fact, I just made something really great a few days ago."
"But because it's so powerful, I haven't been able to find a suitable place to conduct experiments... I'm just giving it to you so you can help me see the effect."
"Remember, once it's lit, you must run quickly to avoid burning your clothes. It's also best to cover your ears."
Xiao Gong warned seriously that it didn't look like a firework, but rather a bomb.
Paimon stepped back a few times, retracted his hands, and looked a little panicked.
"I...I feel a little scary..."
I hope Xiao Palace hasn’t created anything extraordinary.
"Ahaha, it's okay, it's just fireworks, just fireworks. It's nothing serious."
Xiao Gong laughed and said confidently with his hands on his hips.
The more she said this, the more suspicious Paimon felt. Did ordinary fireworks require such serious instructions?
After Kong left with Xiao Palace's specially made [extra-sized fireworks], Shui Qingli appeared in front of Xiao Palace.
"Hmm? Mr. Qingli, you're here too. Kong just left."
Xiao Gong turned around and saw someone standing behind her, but she was always very brave, so she was not scared.
"Oh, yeah, I made the thing you mentioned last time. I didn't expect someone would need it. We can find a good place to see the results of the super-sized fireworks experiment later."
She said excitedly, how could she not want to see something she made bloom.
"You already have this idea and the ability to act, I just mentioned it casually."
Shui Qingli nodded in response.
"Then let's go to the Thousand-armed and Hundred-eyed Statue to watch the fireworks."
By the way, he could help Kong clean up the pursuers and clean up the mess. He could still help with this.