On the Alcor, Hutao kept circling Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch, eager to ask about the details of Jingchen's wedding.
Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch, looked at Zhongli beside her, utterly embarrassed.
Zhongli remained calm, gazing out at the sea.
But in his eyes, a hint of the murderous intent from the Archon War a thousand years ago flickered.
Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch, felt a chill run down her spine and hurriedly took out various celestial treasures and gadgets, handing them to Hutao.
"Little Hutao, here's the Cloud Silk I made, and all the celestial mechanisms are yours."
"Celestial? This is?!"
Hutao was slightly stunned, holding a large pile of celestial items.
She was still utterly baffled by Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch's sudden actions.
Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch, smiled awkwardly. This time, he'd truly lost out. Zhongli was right there, so he definitely knew what was what.
He couldn't just brush this off.
The dozen or so immortal treasures he'd given Hutao were all no worse than the ones Aping had given Yaoyao.
Several of them were even superior to Yaoyao's Laurel.
Sigh, he and his disciple, Jingchen...
Why did they always inexplicably provoke this ancient martial god, who was once so decisive and terrifying?!
For three thousand years, he and Zhongli had kept to themselves. Wait, it was after he'd taken Jingchen as a disciple...
The situation now was such that Shenhe was cursed with loneliness, and Jingchen was destined to destroy stars with his martial prowess.
That Jingchen... when his luck turned, there was truly no stopping him. Even his master was getting dragged into it.
Oh well, oh well. Hopefully, I can hold my great-grandchild soon.
(At this moment, Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch's feelings should be similar to that of Bodhi, but also like a great-grandmother's eagerness to see her great-grandson.)
As the Alcor was about to arrive at Ritou Island, Hutao pulled Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch's hand and walked to the stern of the ship.
Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch was taken aback and hurriedly asked,
"Little Hutao, what's wrong? Are you feeling seasick? I'll treat you right away."
Hutao shook her head slightly, secretly glancing at Ningguang and Keqing.
They weren't wearing their usual outfits, and even their makeup was meticulously done.
"Immortal, it seems my Wangsheng Funeral Parlor attire isn't quite suitable for a wedding, is it?"
"Indeed. Just drape yourself in the Cloud Silk I gave you."
"Just drape it on?!"
"Yes."
After Hutao draped herself in the Cloud Silk given to her by Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch, she instantly transformed into another appearance.
Surrounded by the ethereal silk, radiating an aura of immortality, she was like a celestial being descending upon the world.
Ganyu, Ningguang, and Keqing stared at Hutao's appearance, stunned by the inexpressible beauty and serenity of a celestial being.
Just… some things are still the same as before.
Hutao was delighted and quickly went to the side of the boat, looking at her reflection in the water.
"Wow!! It's really beautiful!! So ethereal, the Director is also very ethereal, you know."
Suddenly, Hutao discovered that some aspects of herself still hadn't changed at all.
"Wait!! Wait!! Immortal!! Why, why haven't some aspects of me changed at all!!"
Everyone was amused and turned around.
Zhongli slightly glared at Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch, who immediately leaned forward to patiently explain and comfort Hutao.
"Little Hutao, it's alright, it's alright, it will change in the future."
"Immortal, give me some ideas!"
"This…cough cough, actually, it's not that big of a deal. Columbina's situation is pretty similar to yours."
Hutao recalled Columbina, and realized she was still lacking.
"Immortal!! I don't ask to be like Ningguang, just to be similar to Columbina!"
Zhongli let out a series of coughs. Liu Yun, the Borrowed Wind True Monarch, was helpless and could only use all sorts of tricks to help Hutao.
When Hutao appeared before Keqing and Ningguang once more.
The huge change left Keqing and Ningguang staring at each other, slightly at a loss.
Is this Hutao? Or Hutao's sister, or maybe her mother?!
Ying and Paimon on the side couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Wow!! The Adepti of Liyue are so powerful!! Traveler, why don't you let the Adepti help you too?"
What is Paimon even saying?! Seriously!!
Ying turned around directly, gazing at the azure sea, deliberately ignoring the noisy Paimon.
Inside the Realm Within a Teapot.
"Columbina, when will you come out later? Should I use Ice Flower New Moon as the signal?"
Columbina smiled faintly and gently flicked Jingchen's forehead with her hand.
"Why are you in such a rush?!"
I can see everything clearly within the Realm Within a Teapot. I'll come out naturally when the time is right.
Jingchen glanced at the ceremonial robes Yae Miko had given him, now repurposed by Columbina into a blanket and scarf.
"What should I wear today? Should I wear this deputy shrine maiden's outfit?"
Columbina circled Jingchen, scrutinizing him.
Indeed, this deputy shrine maiden's outfit from the Grand Narukami Shrine suits my Jingchen quite well.
His silver-blue hair, paired with the predominantly silver-white robes...
It exuded a仙气, far more appealing than the Fatui Harbinger's white robes.
But today was his and Jingchen's wedding day. He couldn't settle for an outfit belonging to the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Columbina took out the wedding clothes Granny Ping had given them from her spatial backpack.
"Here, put these on. Then wear the white robe from the Grand Narukami Shrine over them. When I come out later, you can get rid of the white robe."
Jingchen nodded slightly. Columbina walked forward and helped him.
After she was finished, Columbina opened her eyes and carefully examined him. Granny Ping's wedding clothes were really quite nice.
"Alright, let's go find Yae Miko. Remember, don't make any vows to her!!"
"Don't worry, I only make vows to you."
With a gentle push from Columbina, Jingchen was pushed outside. Kamisato Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Kirara were all stunned in place.
In the wedding attire, Jingchen looked absolutely perfect today.
Kirara immediately wanted to rush forward.
But Yoimiya and Ayaka, who had reacted, firmly held her back.
Columbina smiled leisurely, feeling this was really good.
"Jingchen, you should go out quickly. I'll chat with Ayaka and the others for a while."
"Okay."
Kirara watched Jingchen leave the Realm Within a Teapot, and the light in her eyes instantly vanished.
Ayaka bit her thin lip tightly, trembling and unwilling, but she could only say helplessly.
"Columbina, Jingchen looked really perfect today, so I'll congratulate you both in advance."
"Thank you."
Yoimiya took out a pile of fireworks from her space backpack and handed them to Columbina.
"These are the fireworks you and Jingchen asked me to make a while ago. Take them."
"Mm, thank you."