Chapter 124: Visiting Zhongli Again (Additional chapter for the helmsman [It’s Done])
In the afternoon, Wang Hao and the fat boss reached a pre-court settlement under the mediation of Zhiyi.

Wang Hao is willing to extend the repayment period by one month.
After leaving the civil court, Wang Hao returned to the Ministry of Law.

[Wang Hao, you really have to let that fat boss go. ]

[Yes, although he is a white glove and not the main culprit, but letting him go is too...]

[I also think that such people should be judged.]

【…】

The comments were somewhat dissatisfied when they saw that Wang Hao agreed to postpone the deadline and let the fat boss make arrangements for the escape route.

In the eyes of the comments, the fat boss runs a casino and deserves to die.

Even if he is not the real beneficiary, he cannot be let off.

"I just gave him time to make arrangements for his retreat. When did I say I would let him go?" Wang Hao responded to the question in the comment.

[But didn’t you ask him to prepare a way out? If he escapes from Liyue, won’t everything be fine? ]

[Yes, we have prepared a way out.]

Some of the comments didn't understand what Wang Hao meant.

"Do you still remember our plan? It's the plan of the Hundred Taboos Talisman." Wang Hao asked.

[Remember, remember. 】

[Of course I remember. It's not like I have amnesia.]

【What's the relationship? 】

[Oh, you want to use the fat boss to give things to the fools? ]

[Hey, did any of you understand? ]

[Tsk, I already understood it, I just didn't say it.]

Wang Hao nodded slightly, there were still smart people in the barrage.

"The Fatui are looking for the Scroll of No Taboos, or in other words, something that can open the seal of the Immortals, but I can't just send it to them, because they will definitely be suspicious. So, I need a reasonable way to send the thing to the Fatui.

You once said that in the plot, the Fatui's Unrestricted Talisman was obtained from the Yanshang Teahouse.

Now that I have intervened in the Yanshang Tea House, this plot is likely to be destroyed, so I need to continue this plot and ensure that the plot you are talking about does not deviate, so as to gain the greatest benefit.

Let the fat boss arrange a retreat. When he runs away, I will send someone to put the Hundred Taboos Talisman into his luggage.

By then, the Fatui will be able to intercept the other party and obtain the Hundred Taboos Scroll from them."

As for whether the Fat People could discover the Fat Boss's escape and whether they could intercept the Fat Boss, Wang Hao never doubted it.

The biggest joke is that the fat boss thinks he can get away with it.

You borrowed money from Northland Bank, and you still want to escape?
Maybe there are spies from the Fatui monitoring the fat boss right now.

Moreover, Wang Hao also wanted to use the fat boss to hook the Northland Bank. After all, it would take manpower to catch the fat boss. So where did the Northland Bank usually hide these manpower?
Use the Fat Boss to fish, maybe you can catch it.

The barrage of comments was noisy for a while, but after seeing Wang Hao explained it, they stopped asking.

Instead, he turned the topic to another side.
[Since you knew about the plot of Osel escaping the seal, why didn't you stop it, but instead ensured that the plot happened? ]

[Yes, although it is not described in the plot, Liyue also suffered heavy losses after Osel appeared. ]

[Yes, it would be better to stop it in advance. ]

Some people in the barrage still questioned Wang Hao's decision.

In fact, Wang Hao didn’t want to answer this kind of question because it was meaningless. However, he was at work now and there was nothing to do in the Legal Department, so he just treated it as a joke with the barrage.

"Because the occurrence of this 'plot' you are talking about is not essentially due to me, but to the Emperor."

"If the Emperor really didn't want Osel to be unsealed, then even if he faked his death, he would have other means to stop it, but he didn't, which means that the Emperor needs Osel to be unsealed."

"Osel's so-called unsealing and the disturbance in Liyue are nothing more than another tool for the Emperor. Well, according to your terms, a tool octopus is almost the same."

"From what you said before, we can infer that after the Emperor faked his death, Liyue has been in turmoil, and conflicts between humans and immortals have begun to emerge. The best way to alleviate internal turmoil is external pressure."

"Osel is this external pressure. Under this pressure, all forces in Liyue must unite and unite."

"Under this pressure, the Seven Stars will have the opportunity to prove that they can really lead Liyue forward."

"So, I can't stop Osel from being unsealed. If I stop him, other crises will arise. It's better to let him come out so that I can make arrangements in advance."

Wang Hao said to the comments in his heart.

[Have you ever thought about what would happen if the Seven Stars failed? ]

[The above poster, are you stupid? The Emperor is faking his death, not really dead. ]

[If the Seven Stars cannot handle the overall situation, then the Emperor will naturally come out and take over again. ]

[To put it bluntly, the Osel Rebellion was just a test. ]

【Zhongli never lost control of the situation.】

【…】

I saw the comments started chatting among themselves.

Wang Hao stopped talking and took out a book to read.

It was not a book of law, but a book of runes that he had borrowed from Tongwen Academy.

In the evening, Wang Hao had a meal in the canteen of the General Affairs Department and then returned to the orphanage.

After playing with the children for a while, he returned to his room.

A shadow emerged.
"Have you got everything?" Wang Hao asked.

Number Three said nothing, but handed over a box.

This is the last account book hidden by the fat boss, and it is also the most correct account book in the other party's mouth.

After Wang Hao got the news, he sent No. 3 to get it.

Seeing that No. 3 handed the thing to him, Wang Hao was not afraid of any trap.

Since No. 3 didn't say anything, she must have checked it carefully.

I took the box, opened it, and sure enough, there were several account books inside.

Taking out a book, Wang Hao started flipping through it.

'In May of **, Zhu Clan of Feiyunpo, one million Mora...'

'In May of **, Zhang Clan of Feiyunpo, one million Mora...'

'In May of **, the Li family of Feiyunpo, one million Mora...'

'In May of **, Yinyuan Society, one million Mora...'

……

This should be the bill from May of the past two years, which records the funds transferred by dozens of companies.
Some were as much as one million, some were as little as tens of thousands, and Wang Hao even saw the name of his old friend Yin Yuanhui.

Although most of Liyue's official organizations are not short of Mora, the Yinyuan Society is obviously an exception. They can even cooperate with the treasure-stealing group, so it is normal for them to collect money from the casino.

I looked through several bills again, and they were all similar.

In the most recent account book, the name of Yinyuanhui disappeared.

Very good, the person who bribed was indeed more perceptive than many others and directly noticed the decline of the Yinyuan Society.

"However, the situation in the account book still needs to be investigated. This account book may be real, or it may be used to drag more people into the water."

Wang Hao closed the account book, his eyes deep.
To be honest, he didn't want to believe what was written in the account book.

Because there are several families listed above, and they are also well-known wealthy families in Liyue.

As he said before, there are several surnames whose people have produced seven stars.

If they all rot, it will undoubtedly be a blow to Liyue.

Therefore, deep down in his heart, Wang Hao was unwilling to believe that this account book was real.
Of course, if it is true, then...

Dead flesh will affect wound healing. The best way is to clean it up ruthlessly so that the wound can recover.

The same is true for reform. Only by tainting the banner of reform with corrupt blood can reform be carried forward.

Only a change that involves blood can be a real change.

Putting the account book back into the box, Wang Hao looked at No. 3: "Have you read everything inside?"

Number Three shook his head.

Without Wang Hao's instruction, she would not look at these things casually.

Although Wang Hao didn't treat her as a death warrior, she still remembered her responsibilities.

"Then you can take a look and then send someone to investigate. If you don't have enough manpower, go ask Sister Ningguang for it."

Wang Hao threw the box to No. 3.

No. 3 took the box and without further ado, took out the account book that Wang Hao had just been looking through and started looking at it.

Soon,
"Do you want a thorough investigation?" Number Three couldn't help but speak.

Naturally, she also knew the wealthy and powerful families there.

If we conduct a thorough investigation, it will probably be quite difficult.

Wang Hao also hesitated for a moment, then confirmed: "Investigate thoroughly. If Sister Ningguang doesn't give it to the person, then go to Keqing to ask for it."

Although Wang Hao felt that it was impossible for Ningguang not to give it to others, he still said this.

"Lady Ningguang will definitely give it to someone." Number Three said directly.

Wang Hao nodded: "I think so too, but Sister Ningguang may have other arrangements, so no matter what, we have to investigate." In fact, Wang Hao thought of Keqing.
In Keqing's philosophy, there are many radical reform plans.

If something is found out this time, Keqing’s reform plan may be brought up again.

Wang Hao can also rely on these plans to carry out his own reform plans.

It's not a secret plan. Wang Hao and Keqing have very similar ideas. They both believe that people need to control their own future.

However, Wang Hao's current social status is not enough to promote any reforms on his own.
He needs to borrow Keqing's influence and identity.

"Okay, you go and arrange it. As for this account book, give it to Sister Ningguang." Wang Hao waved his hand.

Number Three nodded and disappeared into the shadows.

After she left, Wang Hao continued to look through the books he had borrowed from Tongwen Academy.
These days, Wang Hao has finished reading the basic runes and memorized them by heart.
Maybe I still lack some flexibility in application, but the foundation is solid.
So he is now taking the advanced course,
"Water Element Rune and Fire Element Rune: Application of Evaporation Reaction" in the series "Use of Multi-Attribute Element Runes: Coherence and Conflict"

This textbook is written on the tip of Wang Hao's heart, and a lot of its contents make Wang Hao amazed.

If he had read this book before, he wouldn't have had to create such a huge steam field when he fought Yan Li (the leader of Yinyuan Society).
It is entirely possible to carry out a small-scale burst, and with the help of the power of runes, you can easily kill the opponent.

Immersed in the baptism of knowledge, time passes little by little.

……

the other side,
In the luxurious house of Feiyunpo,
Number Three was already standing in front of Ningguang.

The box had already been opened on Ningguang's desk.

Ningguang flipped through the account book, a hint of discontent between her brows.

Number Three didn't interrupt and waited quietly.

One book after another, when Ningguang finished reading the last one, although her expression did not change, her eyes revealed a hint of coldness.

"So, what does Wang Hao think?"

After throwing the account book back into the box, Ningguang looked at No. 3.

"Lord Wang Hao hopes to conduct a thorough investigation." Number Three relayed Wang Hao's order, "He hopes you can support it. If you can't support it, let me go find Lord Yuheng."

"Tsk."

Ningguang sighed softly, then said, "He has so little confidence in me? He still wants to go find Keqing?"

For some reason, No. 3 clearly sounded unhappy.

So, she immediately explained: "Lord Wang Hao doesn't distrust you. He said that you might have other plans, so he prepared Lord Yuheng as a backup."

Ningguang did not respond, but looked at No. 3: "You are better at talking than before."

Number Three lowered his head and said no more.

Being able to help Wang Hao explain is already the limit for No. 3.

Death warriors...there shouldn't be much to say.

"Okay, go and get the people. Take my warrant with you." Ningguang waved her hand and handed over a warrant.

"Yes." No. 3 took the warrant and immediately turned around and left.

From her sensitive perception, Lady Ningguang seemed a little unhappy.

In fact, just as she sensed, Ningguang was indeed somewhat unhappy.

When she heard Wang Hao ask No. 3 to find Keqing, she felt uncomfortable.

This discomfort is not subjective, but a subconscious discomfort.

There is a feeling that my treasure is about to be taken away.

But Ningguang's strong heart immediately noticed this feeling and quickly suppressed it.

She is Ningguang, Yanyue Tianquan. She shouldn’t have this feeling, nor does she need to have this feeling.

She has promised her life to Liyue.

After No. 3 left, Ningguang calmed down and quickly returned to her normal self, and began to review documents.
It seems that there are no problems anymore.
It’s just that the style of writing when approving documents seems to be a little darker.

The moonlight outside the window also seemed a little dimmer.

……

In the following period of time, Wang Hao resumed his three-point cycle, running back and forth between the orphanage, the General Affairs Department, and Tongwen College every day.

And his knowledge about runes became more and more familiar and in-depth.

By the time he finished reading some basic and advanced rune textbooks, it was already the end of the month.
There is not much time left in the one month agreed upon with the fat boss.

So Wang Hao bought some souvenirs and came to the Hall of Rebirth again.

He said hello to Master Bubai, and probably Zhongli and Hutao had told him that this time Wang Hao did not pay the consulting fee.

"Guest Zhongli is in the backyard, so I won't take you there." Master Insignificant said to Wang Hao.

Wang Hao nodded. He saw other people in the lobby asking for advice, probably a funeral.

Without disturbing him, Wang Hao took a detour to the backyard.

When he came to Zhongli's courtyard, this time he didn't drink tea, but was admiring some small things.

Zhongli's stone table was filled with metal objects that were not very delicate in appearance, making it look a bit messy.

There are strange masks and little people who seem to be dancing.

What Zhongli held in his hand was an object that looked like a bird.

(I learned about Sanxingdui because of the Golden Mask video. I have to say that Emperor and Sanxingdui are really a good match. The sense of historical sedimentation is simply amazing.)
"Mr. Zhongli."

Wang Hao entered the courtyard and shouted.

Zhongli turned around with a gentle smile on his face: "My friend, you are here. Please wait a moment while I pack these things up."

Wang Hao nodded and walked over, looking at the things on the table with some curiosity: "What are these?"

[Damn it, Sanxingdui. ]

【If it really happens, then the linkage will come true. 】

[Okay, okay, let’s play like this. 】

[So, the thing in Zhongli's hand... is Liuyun? ]

【God TM left the cloud. 】

The barrage was a bit noisy.

"Just some antiques. They looked quite interesting. I happened to have received quite a lot of consulting fees recently, so I took them."

Zhongli spoke as he carefully put away the things on the table.

Wang Hao took a look and didn't understand.

Although he was considered a cultured person, these antiques were clearly beyond his comprehension.

However, I don’t know why, but when I see these things, I instinctively feel a sense of familiarity.

Perhaps, it has something to do with the barrage, which called out the name "Sanxingdui" at a glance.

Since he couldn't understand it, Wang Hao didn't bother him and stood aside watching Zhongli move these things.

Zhongli's movements were very careful, his hands were very steady, and he cleaned the dirt stains on the cultural relics bit by bit.

His eyes fell on these cultural relics with unusual tenderness.

It took him a while to finish fiddling with these things.

He put the cultural relics one by one into a silk-lined box and put them aside.
He then turned his gaze to Wang Hao: "It seems that you have completed the basic rune learning."

Wang Hao immediately replied: "Yes, I have memorized the basic rune knowledge."

He didn't say he had learned it, he just said he had noted it down.

With a thought, wisps of water elements gathered together and outlined rune structures in front of Wang Hao.

Zhongli did not say anything, and let Wang Hao show off his skills.
Seeing that Wang Hao had indeed mastered the use of runes, he nodded with satisfaction.

"You've used it well. It's already somewhat sophisticated. I also saw some variant runes. Are you already learning advanced knowledge?"

Wang Hao nodded: "I couldn't help it. The runes are so magical, so I tried to learn a little."

"That's it. The advanced runeology of the academy is not related to the runeology of Liyue. You can stop for now and learn the runeology of Liyue first."

Zhongli stretched out his hand and a booklet appeared in his hand.

"This is the collection of immortal scrolls that I asked an old friend for. It records some commonly used immortal scrolls. You can study them on your own later. Today, we will help you modify the Hundred Taboos Scroll."

As he spoke, Zhongli signaled Wang Hao to take out the Scroll of No Taboos.

Wang Hao immediately took out the Hundred Taboos Talisman from his arms and placed it in front of Zhongli.

"The talisman's essence is deficient, and its efficacy is almost gone." Zhongli looked at the slightly dimmed immortal scroll, snapped his fingers, and a point of golden light shone into it.

After this point of golden light penetrated into it, the dim immortal talisman immediately underwent a transformation, and a majestic and upright aura began to emanate from it.

"This is the true appearance of the Hundred Unrestricted Talisman. Even though it is generally only used to visit immortal caves, it is also a good thing to drive away evil spirits if it is used in the wild."

Zhongli stretched out his hand and the Hundred Unrestricted Talisman floated up and floated beside his hand.

The golden glow is not dazzling, but gives people a warm feeling.

"The best driving force for the Hundred Unrestricted Talisman is naturally immortal power. However, if you don't have immortal power, you can use elemental power later. Even if you can't activate the full power of the immortal talisman, it won't be much different."

Wang Hao understood that the golden light just now was probably the so-called immortal power.

　I still owe you one more update, the leader of [v断忆v], I will make it up tomorrow.

　
(End of this chapter)