"Mhm, your master managed to get quite a lot of good things for you this time!"
Jiang Yan said with a smile to the little ones gathered in front of him.
Then he raised his right hand.
The Space Gem in his palm began to glow.
The space opened, and eight weapons appeared on the table through a portal.
Each weapon emitted a faint glow, symbolizing its extraordinary nature.
"Wow!"
Ningguang and the others widened their eyes, staring at the weapons with sparkling gazes.
"These weapons look so beautiful!"
Ayaka said from the side.
"Alright, go ahead and choose the weapon you like the most."
Jiang Yan laughed and spoke to them.
"Huh? They're for us?"
Little Ningguang looked at Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan rubbed her little head and said:
"Of course. Otherwise, why would your master go through so much trouble to get so many weapons?"
"No, no… this is too valuable."
Beidou's face turned red as she looked completely flustered.
In her mind, having a place to stay and being taught by her master was already something she was endlessly grateful for.
"What are you saying?"
Jiang Yan lightly flicked Beidou's forehead, looking somewhat helpless.
This little Beidou was simply too sensitive.
But thinking about it, that made sense.
She had been wandering her whole life.
If she weren't sensitive and cautious, how could she have survived?
"I'm your master. Giving you weapons for self-defense is only natural."
"But even after choosing, you won't be able to use them right away."
"I'll train you based on the type of weapon you select."
"Only when you meet the conditions to wield them will I officially hand them to you."
As he spoke, Jiang Yan pushed the weapons closer to them.
"So, little ones…"
"Choose the weapons that will accompany your future!"
Jiang Yan smiled.
Then he looked at Ayaka.
"Little Ayaka, if there's a weapon you like, you can choose one too."
"Huh? I can pick one as well?"
Ayaka was clearly surprised.
She hadn't expected she would also be allowed to choose.
After all, she wasn't Jiang Yan's disciple.
"Of course. After all, there are quite a few weapons here."
Jiang Yan said with a smile.
"Hmm… I think I'll pass."
Ayaka hesitated for a moment before politely refusing.
The sword style she practiced was Kamisato-ryu Tachi Arts, and the only weapon suitable for her here was the Skyward Blade.
But she felt she was still too young.
Even if she chose one now, she wouldn't be able to use it.
Seeing her refusal, Jiang Yan didn't say much.
It was her choice, after all.
Meanwhile, the three little disciples began selecting their weapons.
Ningguang immediately set her sights on the catalyst created by Morax.
She looked at Jiang Yan with anticipation.
"Master, can I choose this one?"
Jiang Yan smiled and nodded.
"Of course."
It was also the weapon he felt suited Ningguang the best.
For a catalyst user, a weapon capable of producing Morax's signature shield was practically a divine artifact.
After all, the sense of security from the Geo Archon was unmatched throughout Teyvat.
"Thank you, Master!"
Ningguang happily picked up the catalyst.
Jiang Yan had named it Celestial Lock.
(It looked very similar to Memory of Dust, but this was an original weapon in the story. Since Morax used a tiny meteorite as its core, it was called Celestial Lock.)
Beidou and Shenhe quickly made their choices as well.
Since Beidou focused on martial arts training, she preferred heavy weapons.
In the end, she chose the Unforged.
Compared to the Sky Series claymore Skyward Pride, the Unforged looked heavier and more powerful.
As for Shenhe, she chose the lighter-looking Calamity Queller.
At that moment, Jiang Yan looked again at Ayaka.
"Little Ayaka, are you sure you don't want one?"
"I think the Skyward Blade suits you pretty well."
He picked up the sword and held it out to her.
Ayaka hesitated again.
But in the end, she still refused.
She had already caused Jiang Yan enough trouble during the days she stayed here.
If she accepted such a valuable weapon as well, it would be improper etiquette.
The upbringing she had received since childhood wouldn't allow her to do that.
After all, she wasn't Jiang Yan's disciple.
And he had already taken such good care of her.
"You really are…"
Jiang Yan looked at her helplessly.
Since she didn't want it, he stored the weapons back into the Space Gem's dimensional space.
"Oh? Looks like the rain has almost stopped."
Jiang Yan looked out the window.
The sky was still gloomy, but the rain had indeed stopped.
Then he turned to the kids beside him.
"Come on, let's go out for a walk."
"You've all been stuck inside all day. You must be bored to death."
"Yay!!"
The four little ones instantly cheered with excitement.
The entire day of rain had clearly driven them crazy staying indoors.
Ayaka's eyes sparkled.
She had never truly explored Liyue Harbor before.
After all, she had grown up entirely in Inazuma.
The other six nations were things she had only occasionally heard about.
And Liyue Harbor, the capital of Liyue, was also the largest trade hub among the Seven Nations.
As the land of contracts and stone, everything about it filled Ayaka with curiosity.
Especially the Lantern Rite Festival.
She had heard people mention it before, but only vaguely.
Now that she had finally come to Liyue, she naturally wanted to take this opportunity to properly see the city.
"Alright, everyone get ready. We're heading out!"
At Jiang Yan's command, the little ones quickly got busy.
Changing clothes, tidying up…
Soon, four neatly dressed little cuties stood before him.
"Let's go. I'll show you Liyue Harbor after a heavy rain."
Jiang Yan smiled, pushed open the door, and led Ningguang, Beidou, Shenhe, and Ayaka outside. 🌧️🏮✨
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