Chapter 123 – 123: Bai Luo’s Intentions

In truth, Bai Luo had already noticed something was off the moment that man nearly stumbled beside him.

It wasn’t just because Bai Luo had a steady stance—it was more about the small details in that man’s actions.

When he interacted with Beidou earlier, the straightforward female captain had subconsciously glanced multiple times at his Reverse Blade Sword.

This suggested that the people of Liyue might have some misunderstanding about his weapon.

If that was the case, then the way that man reached for his sword when he fell became even more intriguing.

So, Bai Luo had secretly arranged for a Pyro Agent to track the man and set up a series of traps.

As for how he deduced that Ningguang was the one pulling the strings, that was an easy guess.

Bai Luo understood Beidou well enough—though she was sharper than she appeared, she had no reason to test him at this moment.

Out on the sea, she ruled supreme.

If she wanted to test him, she could do it anytime after they had set sail, without alerting him prematurely.

So if it wasn’t Beidou, then there was only one possible culprit—Ningguang.

From there, it became a simple process of deduction.

If Ningguang was cautious enough, she wouldn’t let the spy linger in Liyue for long.

Because Bai Luo understood the plot of this world, he also knew that Ningguang wouldn’t simply let a spy walk away.

She would definitely set up additional countermeasures.

But what she didn’t expect was that Bai Luo was even more cautious than she was.

He had anticipated her anticipation.

After all, the best way to outmaneuver a schemer is to be an even better schemer.

Like Bai Luo.

He had specifically instructed the operatives following the spy to transfer any suspicious tokens or letters to the abandoned hideout in the southern district.

Then, when the timing was right, he would use his Heartfire of the Earth ability to obliterate the copied letter and the entire abandoned hideout in one go.

From that point onward, Bai Luo’s part in this grand game was over.

Because with Ningguang’s intelligence, she would definitely piece together her own version of the entire sequence of events.

And then…

She would direct all suspicions toward Childe.

And Childe, having personally suffered from the Heartfire of the Earth explosion, would undoubtedly blame Ningguang for it.

Meanwhile, the true mastermind—Bai Luo—could safely slip away from the entire mess.

That was his plan all along.

It wasn’t that Bai Luo had anything against Childe.

He just wanted to remind his colleague that Tianquan, a woman who appeared to only care about business, was actually far more dangerous than she seemed.

During his time in Liyue, Bai Luo had noticed something—

Childe did not take the Liyue Qixing seriously.

Instead, his focus was on Morax and Bai Luo himself.

If he wasn’t careful, he’d be playing right into Ningguang’s hands.

Women with a strong desire for control were the most terrifying opponents to have.

What?

Was Bai Luo causing trouble for Childe on purpose so that Childe wouldn’t have time to cause trouble for him?

Would he ever do such a thing?

…

Of course.

Ahem.

But really, it was all for the greater good.

This was just a case of killing multiple birds with one stone.

Regardless of the motives, Bai Luo had successfully turned this murky situation even murkier.

And he had dragged both Childe and Ningguang into the whirlpool of chaos.

Now, all he had to do was stay aboard the Alcor, kick back, and enjoy the show.

Hopefully, Childe would appreciate his efforts and realize this was all for his own good.

Above, the stars twinkled in their fixed paths, moving according to an unseen pattern.

Below, people slept soundly, unaware of the schemes unfolding in the night.

The waves gently rocked the massive ship, filling the air with the rhythmic sound of creaking wood.

The sailors had long grown accustomed to this noise.

Some of them, after spending too much time at sea, would even struggle to fall asleep on land—

Simply because they could no longer hear the sound of the ocean.

If you can’t sleep because of the lack of sound, then you can say that habit has turned into a disadvantage.

After returning to the Alcor, Beidou went straight to find Bai Luo.

The lookout assigned to monitor him emerged from the shadows.

“Boss Beidou.”

“How’s the situation?”

“Mr. Himura has been in his cabin the entire time, asleep. He hasn’t left at all.”

The lookout spoke with absolute certainty.

The sound of snoring had been constant throughout the night.

Plus, the cabin Beidou had arranged for him was carefully selected—

Aside from the main entrance, there was no other way out.

Even the windows were just tiny ventilation openings.

So, the lookout was absolutely sure that Himura hadn’t stepped outside.

“Good work. I’ll have someone replace you soon.”

Beidou nodded in satisfaction.

After making arrangements for the next shift, she grabbed her wine jug and headed toward Bai Luo’s cabin.

Outside his door, she paused and listened carefully.

Indeed, there was a faint snoring sound—a sign that Himura Kenshin should be inside.

Knock, knock, knock

She knocked three times.

Inside, the snoring immediately stopped.

A moment later, she heard rustling—the sound of someone getting dressed.

Before long, the door swung open.

Himura Kenshin stood there in his usual red robe, his Reverse Blade Sword held in his arms.

From his appearance alone, there was no way to tell whether he had actually left his room or not.

“Ah, Captain Beidou. Has the banquet ended?”

Compared to earlier, Bai Luo’s voice sounded more energetic.

It really did seem like someone who had been on the run for a long time and finally got to sleep peacefully for once.

“Just wanted to inform you—the higher-ups have agreed to leave within three days. We’ll rest for a day tomorrow, and the day after, we’ll set sail for Inazuma.”

Beidou had already prepared this excuse before coming.

“That’s fantastic news! My sincere thanks to Captain Beidou. Once we reach Inazuma… I shall bring fine wine to properly express my gratitude!”

As Beidou had expected, upon hearing the news, Himura Kenshin’s entire demeanor lit up with joy.

That kind of genuine happiness was so apparent that even Beidou could feel it.

“No need for gratitude. If you have any matters to settle, do it tomorrow—we’re only staying for one more day.”

As soon as the topic of wine was mentioned, Beidou lifted her jug and took a sip.

Living on the sea wasn’t just about brute strength.

Everyday responsibilities—crew management, food selection—whether big or small, Beidou personally handled everything.

Without this jug of wine, she wasn’t sure if she could have endured all these years.

It wasn’t that she distrusted her crew.

It was precisely because she was responsible for them that she had to be meticulous.

Otherwise, the Crux wouldn’t have become so renowned across the seas.

“Actually, there is something I’d like to trouble Captain Beidou with.”

“Oh? What is it? Tell me.”

Beidou was more than happy to hear Bai Luo ask for her help.

The more he involved her in his affairs, the easier it would be for her to keep an eye on him.

“I noticed that your ship’s cargo includes a few crates of Sunsettia. I’d like to purchase one. Would Captain Beidou be willing to part with some?”

“Sunsettia?”

Beidou blinked in surprise.

Her ship did have Sunsettia—but they weren’t part of the cargo.

They were just everyday provisions for her crew.

This fruit was sweet, thirst-quenching, filling, easy to store, and cheap.

Why would he want Sunsettia?

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