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Chapter 243: Keqing: ’Zhongli, Can’t You Be a Bit More Ambitious?’ · Oct 08, 2026

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201 Chapter 201: Yae Miko: ’Oh No… The Fire’s Burning Me Now!’ 2026-10-08
202 Chapter 202: Yae Miko Shifts the Blame 2026-10-08
203 Chapter 203: Let Ei Learn to Cook, and Have Yae Miko Be the Taste Tester 2026-10-08
204 Chapter 204: Making Little Kokomi Call Him ’Master’ 2026-10-08
205 Chapter 205: A Yae Who Doesn’t Want to Die, and a Ningguang Who’s Talking Big? 2026-10-08
206 Chapter 206: Raiden Makoto Gets a Little Jealous 2026-10-08
207 Chapter 207: Preparing to Give Ningguang Some Guidance 2026-10-08
208 Chapter 208: Asta’s Guarded Vigilance 2026-10-08
209 Chapter 209: Asta’s Anger Gradually Turns into Awkwardness 2026-10-08
210 Chapter 210: Ningguang Is Stunned by Asta’s Extravagance 2026-10-08
211 Chapter 211: Herta Completely in Su Ran’s Grip 2026-10-08
212 Chapter 212: Herta: ’You’re Not a Fictionologist, Are You?’ 2026-10-08
213 Chapter 213: Raiden Makoto Is Frightened by an Aeon 2026-10-08
214 Chapter 214: Ningguang: ’Could Asta Be Herta’s Anti-Fan?’ 2026-10-08
215 Chapter 215: Did Asta Catch Feelings? 2026-10-08
216 Chapter 216: Asta Feels Like Her Brain Capacity Isn’t Enough 2026-10-08
217 Chapter 217: The Melancholy Herta Immediately Perks Up 2026-10-08
218 Chapter 218: Herta: ’Your Sugar Mommy Is Broke, But You Still Have Me!’ 2026-10-08
219 Chapter 219: Herta: I Really Am a Genius! 2026-10-08
220 Chapter 220: When Ruan Mei Gets Thoroughly Cornered by Herta 2026-10-08
221 Chapter 221: Ruan Mei: Helpless, Speechless, and Anxious 2026-10-08
222 Chapter 222: Ruan · Mei Nearly Lost an Arm 2026-10-08
223 Chapter 223: Shattering Ruan · Mei’s Understanding 2026-10-08
224 Chapter 224: Herta: ’I Don’t Want to Become Madam Niu!’ 2026-10-08
225 Chapter 225: Herta and Ruan Mei Learn to Meow Like Cats 2026-10-08
226 Chapter 226: Raiden Makoto: ’I Don’t Understand, But I’m Deeply Shocked!’ 2026-10-08
227 Chapter 227: Ruan Mei’s Disappointment, Promise, and Final Request 2026-10-08
228 Chapter 228: Yelan: ’There’s an Old Liyue Saying—Those Who Know the Times Are Heroes!’ 2026-10-08
229 Chapter 229: Keqing Wants to Take Her Place 2026-10-08
230 Chapter 230: Jade Arrives at the Space Station 2026-10-08
231 Chapter 231: Jade Is Terrified by the Propagation Emanator 2026-10-08
232 Chapter 232: Herta: ’I Haven’t Even Gotten on the Ride Yet!’ 2026-10-08
233 Chapter 233: Jade Ends Up Slapping Her Own Face 2026-10-08
234 Chapter 234: Even Herta Finds This Absurd 2026-10-08
235 Chapter 235: Asta Gets Bullied 2026-10-08
236 Chapter 236: Raiden Makoto Tries to Stay Tough, Then Immediately Backs Down 2026-10-08
237 Chapter 237: Jade: ’It’s Just Me Here.’ 2026-10-08
238 Chapter 238: Topaz: ’Isn’t This Attack Range a Bit Too Long?!’ 2026-10-08
239 Chapter 239: Jade: ’I’ll Be Relying on Lady Topaz from Now On.’ 2026-10-08
240 Chapter 240: Keqing: ’I Just Want to Make Progress!’ 2026-10-08
241 Chapter 241: Keqing Plans to Resign from Her Position as the Yuheng Star 2026-10-08
242 Chapter 242: Zhongli: I Just Skipped Work and Got Rehired? 2026-10-08
243 Chapter 243: Keqing: ’Zhongli, Can’t You Be a Bit More Ambitious?’ 2026-10-08
244 Chapter 244: Keqing: Exasperated at Hu Tao for Failing to Live Up to Expectations 2026-10-08
245 Chapter 245: Dottore Becomes an Experimental Subject 2026-10-08
246 Chapter 246: Nahida Has Been Captured 2026-10-08
247 Chapter 247: Nahida’s Shock 2026-10-08
248 Chapter 248: Ningguang: ’The God of Wisdom Has No Wisdom’ 2026-10-08
249 Chapter 249: Raiden Makoto: ’You’re Turning the Order of Heaven Upside Down!’ 2026-10-08
250 Chapter 250: Hu Tao and Keqing, Afraid of Herta’s Retaliation 2026-10-08

Chapter 243: Chapter 243: Keqing: “Zhongli, Can’t You Be a Bit More Ambitious?”

”Hall Master... we’re just going to find out the truth, not investigate a crime scene.

Isn’t this a bit... too professional?”

Zhongli stared at Hu Tao, who had changed out of her usual clothes and into a full Fontaine-style detective outfit, his heart filled with silent complaints.

They were only going to clarify what was going on—not perform in a stage play.

Wasn’t this outfit a little too eye-catching?

”Consultant Zhongli, doesn’t this make me look more professional?”

Hu Tao justified herself without hesitation.

”If I showed up wearing my usual clothes and knocked on Keqing’s door, what if people thought she resigned because something happened to her family? Wouldn’t that cause unnecessary trouble?”

Hu Tao had clearly prepared her excuse in advance.

That said, Zhongli felt that this was probably just because she wanted to wear the outfit.

Still... on second thought, it wasn’t completely unreasonable.

After all, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor showing up at someone’s door was never a good sign— especially when it was the Hall Master herself.

”All right, let’s head out!”

It was Hu Tao’s first time playing detective, and she was genuinely excited.

Thinking of the dramas she’d seen from Fontaine, she nearly blurted out the classic line—

There is only one truth!

They clearly had serious business to attend to, yet Hu Tao’s behavior was far too lively.

But Zhongli really had no way to deal with her and could only let her have her fun.

Fortunately, Hu Tao knew her limits.

She might be mischievous, but she wouldn’t actually cause trouble.

With Hu Tao dressed like that, walking through Yujing Terrace was far too conspicuous.

Normally, someone like her would never be allowed to wander around such a critical area of Liyue.

But seeing Zhongli at her side eased many people’s concerns.

At the very least, Zhongli would keep an eye on her— and she wouldn’t start advertising Wangsheng Funeral Parlor services here.

The guards at the entrance initially intended to stop Hu Tao.

But the moment they saw Zhongli with her, they abandoned the idea.

After all, this was the next Yuheng Star personally appointed by the current Yuheng, Keqing.

And Zhongli was already a highly respected figure at Yujing Terrace.

Every one of the Seven Stars held him in high regard.

As a result, most of the staff here already considered Zhongli’s appointment as a foregone conclusion.

”You’re here to see Lady Keqing, right?

Mr. Zhongli, Miss Hu Tao—please, go right in.”

Before Zhongli could even speak, the guards waved them through.

The speed of it made him swallow the words he had been about to say.

”Wow, you’re not even officially in office yet and you already have this much prestige.

Consultant, I’ve got high hopes for you~”

Hu Tao patted Zhongli on the shoulder, full of confidence in his future.

Sure, he wasn’t as young as Keqing—but his prospects still looked bright!

”Hall Master... whether I can truly take on the role of one of the Seven Stars is still too early to conclude...”

The more Zhongli heard, the more distressed he became.

He had already ruled Liyue for six thousand years and personally governed it for nearly four thousand.

He had long exceeded Liyue’s retirement age.

And now they wanted to hire him again?

That was excessive.

He was an overage worker.

Continuing to occupy public resources like this didn’t seem right at all.

When they arrived at Keqing’s office, they found her packing her belongings.

Her personal items were already neatly packed away.

”You’re here... and Hall Master Hu Tao as well?”

Seeing Hu Tao present as well, Keqing was slightly puzzled.

The handover of the Yuheng Star position shouldn’t have anything to do with the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

”Well, your resignation was so sudden that we felt something was off,” Hu Tao said frankly.

Off?

Keqing understood Hu Tao’s concern.

”Please rest assured—this was not forced by anyone.

It was my own decision.”

She handed her earlier speech manuscript to Zhongli.

Hu Tao leaned over and took a look as well.

”I see. In that case, I can understand why Miss Keqing chose to resign,” Zhongli said calmly.

”But choosing me as your successor—wasn’t that a bit too hasty?”

Zhongli wasn’t opposing Keqing’s resignation.

He was opposing being chosen as her replacement.

And truth be told, he greatly admired Keqing’s future path.

Civilizations beyond the sky were as numerous as the stars.

Compared to Liyue’s six-thousand-year history, those civilizations—some developed over hundreds of thousands of years—were simply beyond reach.

Keqing was heading out into the wider universe to fight for a future.

It made sense that she would resign.

A bird chooses the best tree to roost in.

And more importantly, her decision wasn’t just for herself—it was also for Liyue.

How could Zhongli, seeing such devotion to Liyue, possibly stop her from pursuing her ideals?

”Time is tight. There is no one in Liyue who could earn public trust as quickly as you, Mr. Zhongli.

This was a decision made out of necessity.”

Keqing tactfully avoided mentioning that Su Ran simply couldn’t stand Zhongli freeloading at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

She was at least leaving him some dignity.

Otherwise, his image would have completely collapsed— even if it was common knowledge.

”But—”

”Could you really stand by and watch this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip through my fingers?

This concerns Liyue’s future!”

Seeing Zhongli still hesitate, Keqing could only resort to moral pressure.

For Liyue’s future, she was willing to give up her familiar position as Yuheng Star and venture into the unknown.

But Zhongli?

A man with vast knowledge, yet nowhere to apply it— idle day after day.

Couldn’t he show some ambition?

He had lived most of his life already, spending his days drinking tea, watching operas, and listening to storytellers.

If this continued, he’d rot away!

She was giving him a chance to leave his name in history.

If he did well, he could become the greatest Yuheng Star Liyue had ever known— instead of a useless loafer drifting through life!

”I think Keqing’s right, Consultant.

We’re doing this for Liyue’s future!”

Hu Tao was very clear on matters of principle.

After understanding the contents of the speech manuscript, she decisively took Keqing’s side.

Zhongli wore a deeply troubled expression.

”But... I’m really very tired...”

”Tired? You spend your days drinking tea, watching operas, listening to books, or eating at Wanmin Restaurant.

Where exactly are you tired?”

As Zhongli’s financial lifeline, Hu Tao remembered his daily expenses very clearly.

Zhongli:

Can I say that I’ve already worked as the Geo Archon for several thousand years?

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