"This Cola... is it really not poison?"
Even after Lin Ze's explanation, the appearance of the Cola was still too advanced for Ningguang and the others, and they were still reluctant to believe him.
Helpless, Lin Ze had no choice but to take out the Cola recipe and tossed it to Ningguang.
Ningguang and the others gathered to study it for a while. They even tried making a cup themselves and tasted it. Only then did they relax.
"This taste is indeed unique, and it also has some refreshing effects.
It's just that the appearance is indeed a bit difficult to compliment, but it's not difficult to improve.
Mr. Lin Ze, this Cola?"
After confirming that Cola was harmless, Ningguang immediately considered the Cola business.
This thing, aside from its appearance, had nothing else to fault it.
It tasted even better with ice, and the refreshing effect was even stronger.
If she sold it, she would definitely make a killing!
As for the appearance issue, since Ningguang dared to consider it, she naturally had her own methods.
"I've given you the recipe, do whatever you want with it, just remember the cut.
Speaking of which, did you all come together today for anything else you wanted to know?"
Lin Ze waved his hand casually and began to steer the conversation toward the main topic.
He'd anticipated someone would come looking for him, but not three people together.
The misunderstanding had been cleared up. Ningguang immediately set up another layer of Geo element to block sound.
Even Ganyu used her adeptal arts with the ice element to create a barrier.
After finishing, Ningguang began to speak.
"Now that we have..."
She stopped mid-sentence, a wave of fear washing over her.
Just like when she'd been about to reveal the existence of the Diary Dungeon, Ningguang knew there were others nearby.
People who shouldn't hear the rest of their conversation.
"I got the Cola recipe... cough cough."
After the fear subsided, Ningguang quickly asked Lin Ze, "Mr. Lin Ze, is anyone else in this soundproof barrier?"
She'd just made up that excuse on the spot. The Diary Dungeon had already issued a warning, which meant someone other than Lin Ze, who wasn't a Diary Dungeon holder, was definitely present.
Otherwise, the Diary Dungeon had fixed the loophole she'd just exploited. It was better to clarify things with Lin Ze first.
"Let me check."
Lin Ze knew, just from Ningguang's previous state, that someone must be eavesdropping.
He had already been using his senses, but he couldn't detect anyone else within the barrier.
Now, Lin Ze could only focus on what was outside the barrier.
Then, Lin Ze noticed a wisp of divine sense floating above the villa. After a careful examination, Lin Ze wore a helpless expression.
Immediately, he waved his hand in the direction of the divine sense, then cut off its perception.
"There's no one inside the barrier, but unfortunately, you all just arrived, and your family's Rex Lapis followed.
That was Rex Lapis's divine sense watching this place. I've already greeted him and temporarily blocked the divine sense's perception."
Speaking, Lin Ze felt a surge of relief. Fortunately, he had foresight.
He had been constantly improving his various methods ever since he resolved the side effects of the Black Flag Power.
Otherwise, to temporarily block Rex Lapis's divine sense, he would have had to use the Black Flag Power on the spot, delaying things for a while.
"So, it was Rex Lapis himself. We can't reveal the details of this opportunity to anyone."
Ningguang exhaled slowly, composing herself before speaking.
"Perhaps it was because of our recent unusual behavior that the Geo Archon took notice."
Liyue was a nation that walked alongside the gods. Even ordinary citizens could see Rex Lapis's form during the annual Rite of Descension, let alone the Liyue Seven Stars.
Therefore, although they were excited to know that the Geo Archon had just been observing them, Ningguang and the others were able to control their emotions.
They also became even more aware of Lin Ze's terrifying nature; Rex Lapis's divine sense had been blocked off as easily as that.
"It could also be related to the Anemo Gnosis that Lin Ze mentioned during this opportunity.
After all, Mr. Lin Ze did produce a Gnosis right in front of the Geo Archon."
Keqing quickly suppressed her emotions, regained her composure, and began to analyze along with them.
They already knew what the Gnosis was: proof of a ruling god, something discovered on Celestia.
It was more advanced than a Vision, but for an old-timer like Rex Lapis, it was just an accessory.
They had all been promised a Gnosis after the Archon War.
Of course, this explanation came from the energy within the Diary Dungeon, which allowed them to quickly understand anything they didn't already know.
"Let's put that aside for now; I might need to have a private conversation with Zhongli later.
Let's talk business first. I'm sure you didn't come here without a purpose."
Lin Ze waved his hand, not elaborating further.
Zhongli coming was within his expectations, but he hadn't anticipated the timing.
"I'd like to know how much Mora it would cost to purchase a Gnosis from you."
Returning to the main topic, Ningguang's expression turned serious and solemn, still directly stating her intentions.
"You want to become a god?"
Raising an eyebrow, Lin Ze looked at Ningguang with interest.
He hadn't expected Ningguang to be interested in a Gnosis.
Was Ningguang aiming to become a god?
"No, after we understood what a Gnosis is, an idea arose.
Mr. Lin Ze once mentioned that Rex Lapis planned to fake his death to cede power, allowing Liyue to be governed by humans.
"However, only a few of us are destined to know about the Geo Archon's fake death."
"The Anemo Archon next door has only been gone for a hundred years, and Mondstadt is already being bullied by Snezhnaya.
I can't imagine what Liyue will face after the Geo Archon's fake death.
Therefore, we need a deterrent weapon, and certainly not just one."
With Ningguang's explanation, Lin Ze instantly understood her thoughts.
"It's the same as having a sword but not using it, versus having no sword at all.
I didn't expect you to think of this so quickly."
Having the Jade Chamber, which was essentially a small nuclear weapon, wasn't enough; Ningguang wanted even more.
Weapons crafted with a Gnosis, to serve as a nuclear deterrent.
To prevent Liyue from being bullied after entering a human-led era, following Rex Lapis's staged death.
Lin Ze couldn't help but admire them again. As expected of the Liyue Qixing; those who could become part of them were no simple individuals.
Even with Zhongli protecting them, they still possessed such foresight. Not bad at all!
"I admire your courage and vision in doing this.
But, have you considered how you'll explain this to your Rex Lapis?"
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