"A'ying, how do you plan to deal with the Fatui's Delusion production factory?"
"I will strike it down with one blow! In Inazuma's lands, there shall be no factories that harm the health of its people. This body is the most supreme and noble, and it should protect the safety of the nation..."
Ei spoke in the most placid tone, uttering the most ferocious words. In her heart, she had already sentenced the factory producing Delusions, as well as the local powers funding its production, to death.
"Hmm, the Delusion production factory must be heavily guarded by the Fatui. Considering the factory must be vast, yet concealed, and also located near major transportation routes to ensure the supply of raw materials...
There aren't many places that fit these conditions. I suspect the factory is likely located on a seaside cliff in the southwest of Yashiori Island. You can simply have your soldiers investigate it briefly tomorrow. Don't forget to call me when you're destroying the factory; I'm very interested in the Fatui Harbingers who are manipulating Inazuma..."
If Feng Yi's guess was correct, the Harbinger stationed there was likely the sixth-ranked 'Scaramouche'!
Because according to the original plot, the eighth-ranked Harbinger, 'La Signora,' who orchestrated the Vision Hunt Decree in Inazuma, began plotting to obtain the Electro Archon's Gnosis. She sowed discord and secretly established a Delusion factory on Yashiori Island.
Kunikuzushi was stationed there in her stead, secretly distributing Delusions to the resistance under the guise of a sponsor.
Although the situation had changed, and the Delusions were being distributed to Shogunate soldiers, the effect was the same: weakening Inazuma's strength.
Therefore, Scaramouche might have also set traps at the Delusion production factory, waiting for them.
Scaramouche was created by Ei. Ei felt some guilt towards him, hence her lack of strict oversight, which led to Scaramouche's disregard for life, lawlessness, and arrogant personality.
Such a troublesome child could not be left unchecked. Feng Yi suggested accompanying Ei to give Scaramouche the belated childhood he never had.
A childhood without getting spanked was an incomplete childhood.
"Hmm, alright."
Ei nodded. In truth, eliminating a factory was something her subordinates could handle. She hadn't intended to act personally.
However, since Feng Yi was so interested, she would accompany him.
Ei nestled in Feng Yi's arms, quietly enjoying this rare moment of togetherness.
Peaceful, tranquil...
At this moment, though fleeting, Ei wished it could be eternal.
Not long after, dawn broke.
With Feng Yi's help, Ei dressed and left the side hall. She summoned her subordinate officials and announced the lifting of the Vision Hunt Decree and the Sakoku policy.
She also arranged for soldiers to investigate the Delusion production factory on Yashiori Island.
Katsuyoshi Kujo of the Kujo clan had been executed by her the previous night. The Tenryou Commission was now leaderless, so Ei kept Sara Kujo behind to oversee matters.
Sara Kujo's vacation had ended before it even began.
Feng Yi, whose wanted status had also been rescinded, had arrived at the front of the PuPpu Tea shop. Seeing Goro preparing to open for business, he felt quite satisfied.
During his absence, the tea shop had continued to operate as usual. Goro had indeed not disappointed him.
"Boss, you're back?!"
Goro was greatly surprised to see Feng Yi arrive.
"Yes, the Vision Hunt Decree has been lifted. Business should be even more prosperous from now on. How has the tea shop been running during my absence? Any trouble?"
Feng Yi brought over the familiar lounge chair and placed it in front of the tea shop. He reclined, brewed a cup of hot tea, and then took out a newly published novel from Yae Publishing House, leisurely enjoying his quiet and peaceful morning tea time.
"While you were away, at first, people from the Kanjou Commission came to collect business taxes. They threatened to have the Tenryou Commission shut down the shop if we didn't pay. Fortunately, the head of the Kamisato clan arrived in time and stopped them, so we narrowly escaped."
"Later, the young lady of the Kamisato family came by every day to help out for a while, and the Kanjou Commission never bothered us again. Moreover, thanks to the young lady of the Kamisato family, the tea shop's business has improved considerably..."
Goro sighed with emotion. The thriving business of the tea shop had attracted the covetous Kanjou Commission. Fortunately, they had the help of the head and young lady of the Kamisato family.
"I see. You've worked hard during this period. I'll increase your salary by 2000 Mora. Keep up the good work, and promotion, a raise, marrying a rich and beautiful woman, and reaching the pinnacle of life are all within reach!"
Feng Yi smiled and encouraged Goro, urging him to open for business as soon as possible.
"Thank you, Boss! I will definitely work hard!"
Goro did a rough calculation. With the salary increase, he would still have about 30 years to pay off the debt he owed to Boss Feng Yi.
The future looked promising!
Feng Yi found a comfortable position on the lounge chair, took a sip of hot tea, and read the currently hottest romance novel, "The Tyrannical Emperor Falls in Love with Me."
The sunlight was warm, a gentle breeze was blowing, there was no need to work, and he was still earning money...
Feng Yi felt that there was no greater happiness in life than this.
This kind of leisurely life was precisely the life Feng Yi yearned for the most.
"Hahahahahahahaha... PuPpu Tea, this great me is here to help again!"
Just as Feng Yi was enjoying his peaceful and leisurely morning tea time, the laughter of a great fool shattered the tranquility.
Feng Yi's mouth twitched. He slowly got up and looked in the distance. Indeed, it was the great fool Arataki Itto, leading his gang members towards the tea shop.
However, beside Arataki Itto, there was a new, unfamiliar figure.
Not very tall, with long green hair tied back, and wearing a uniquely designed mask.
"Boss, stop laughing so foolishly..."
"Arataki, can you stop going against me? What's wrong with my laughter? It's loud, powerful, and full of spirit. Looking across Inazuma, who else has this ability?"
The girl Arataki Itto called Arataki seemed to be a member of his gang and looked somewhat mysterious.
In Feng Yi's memories from his past life, there was no recollection of this girl. She should be a new character introduced by miHoYo later on.
Soon, while bickering with the girl, Arataki Itto arrived at the front of the PuPpu Tea shop.
"I knew my left eyelid was twitching today, so it turns out Boss Feng Yi is back! Hahahahahahaha..."
Arataki Itto's eyes lit up upon seeing Feng Yi after a long time, and he pointed to his eyelid, laughing heartily.
"Boss, your left eyelid is twitching, so why are you pointing at your right eyelid?"
The green-haired girl standing beside him silently added fuel to the fire, causing Arataki Itto's hearty laughter to abruptly stop.
"I say, Arataki, can you save me some face in front of outsiders? We're brothers in the same gang, a loving family. Why do you always undermine me?"