It was at this moment that a system voice rang out in Makoto's mind.
"Ding! Detected that Kamisato Ayaka's friendship has increased from Level 1 to Level 2."
"Congratulations, Host, for obtaining one intertwined fate!"
This dessert was not eaten in vain; at the very least, Little Ayaka's friendship towards him had increased.
Soon, Makoto skillfully opened the gacha pool to draw.
A blue light descended from the sky, and when the light dissipated, what remained was a somewhat damaged, dim mask.
If one looked closely, they would find that the mask's pattern was a red yaksha, with a trace of bloodstains on it.
Could it be that this mask was a relic of one of the Five Great Yakshas?
Would it have some connection with Xiao?
Makoto did not know the cause and effect within, so he temporarily placed the mask in his backpack.
...
Time flew by, and it was already evening.
Shenhe, who had finished her day's cultivation, bounced out of her room and immediately threw herself into Makoto's arms.
Makoto suddenly felt like he was picking up his little daughter from kindergarten.
Little One held his hand and excitedly recounted everything that had happened that day.
Makoto listened attentively to Shenhe's sharing, a faint smile on his face.
Seeing that Little One was interested in learning immortal arts, Makoto felt relieved.
He knew that Shenhe was able to grasp things so quickly, and Ganyu's teaching efforts were indispensable.
Makoto looked up at Ganyu beside him and softly said, "You've worked hard."
"Actually, it's not that hard," Ganyu smiled and shook her head. "Mainly, Shenhe has a lot of Talents in this area. Many things I only said once, and she could completely remember them."
"If she continues to develop in this state, Xiao Shenhe might truly become an immortal."
Looking at Shenhe and Ganyu's harmonious interaction, Makoto had a faint smile on his face.
In the original plot, although Shenhe and Ganyu were fellow disciples, their relationship was relatively distant.
Now, with Makoto's intervention, Ganyu had become Shenhe's master, and the two seemed very close.
In fact, it was a good thing for both of them.
Shenhe would not become so reclusive, and Ganyu would not be so introverted.
In short, things were developing in a good direction.
Makoto glanced out the window; it was already dark, and it was dinner time.
He said to Ganyu, Shenhe, and the other Little Ones, "Wash your hands, it's time for dinner."
Ningguang and Beidou immediately put down their chessboard, ran barefoot on the wooden floor, pattering to wash their hands.
Qiqi also put down his birdcage and followed closely behind the group.
When it came to eating and washing hands, the little girls certainly made Makoto worry-free.
Only Little Ayaka was sprawled on the chair, motionless.
At first, Makoto thought Ayaka didn't understand Liyue's language, so he specifically spoke to Little Ayaka in Inazuma's language.
But the little girl still remained unmoved.
Makoto found it a bit strange.
Why was Little Turtle motionless there?
When he walked closer, he realized that Little Ayaka had fallen asleep sprawled on the chair.
The little girl's breathing was even, and she was sleeping very soundly, seemingly having a sweet dream.
Makoto was a bit amused and exasperated.
These Little Ones, after they finished being boisterous, could fall asleep anywhere, anytime!
Considering not disturbing Kamisato Ayaka's rest, Makoto also prepared a room for Ayaka and carefully placed her on the bed.
After covering Little Ayaka with a blanket, Makoto turned off the light and left the room.
Before closing the door, he saw Kamisato Ayaka turn over and hug the blanket, muttering, "Mommy, I met a big brother named Makoto in Liyue."
"Can our family swap the bad guy Ayato for Brother Makoto?"
"I want Brother Makoto to be my real brother."
Upon hearing this, Makoto couldn't help but laugh.
What was this little girl thinking in her small head?
She was truly too adorable.
Makoto quietly backed out and closed the room door.
After dinner, the Little Ones were all tired from playing and returned to their respective rooms to rest.
Ganyu, on the other hand, had to go to Yuehai Pavilion to continue working.
After all, she had spent the entire day teaching Shenhe meditation, and the work at Yuehai Pavilion was still piled up.
As the secretary of Yuehai Pavilion, she couldn't ignore it.
Seeing that Ganyu was about to leave, and it was already dark and raining heavily, Makoto felt a bit uneasy, so he picked up an umbrella and followed her.
"Miss Ganyu, shall I escort you to Yuehai Pavilion?"
"It's late at night, and I'm worried about you, a girl, walking alone."
Although Ganyu was a half-human, half-adeptus with extraordinary combat power, and few monsters in Liyue could harm her, in Makoto's eyes, Ganyu was just an ordinary girl, nothing more.
Furthermore, Ganyu had braved the rain to come find Makoto.
Naturally, Makoto had to reciprocate this kind gesture.
He wanted to escort Ganyu to Yuehai Pavilion.
Facing Makoto's suggestion, Ganyu was momentarily stunned, then she smiled and nodded, "Then I thank Mr. Faxun."
The two walked side by side in the rain, their two umbrellas very close.
The heavy rain pattered on the umbrellas, making a crackling sound.
But in Ganyu's world, all the rain sounds disappeared.
All that remained was Makoto beside her.
Ganyu paused her steps slightly, then looked up at Makoto.
Her pretty face was a little flushed, as if she had mustered up the courage to take this step: "Mr. Faxun..."
"Hmm? Is something wrong, Miss Ganyu?"
"My, my umbrella seems a bit small. I feel like my back is getting wet."
Upon hearing this, Makoto turned his head to look behind Ganyu.
It was indeed as Ganyu said.
Her pure white shirt was somewhat soaked by the rain.
One could vaguely see Ganyu's fair and delicate back.
Makoto looked up at his own umbrella.
The umbrella he brought from home was a larger one.
He had bought this large umbrella precisely because he had considered that there were many people in the family.
"Miss Ganyu, my umbrella can accommodate two people. How about we share one umbrella?"
Makoto looked into Ganyu's eyes, extending the invitation.
Ganyu's pretty face felt a little hot, and she nodded gently, "Then, then I'll be troubling Mr. Faxun."
She closed her umbrella and quickly ducked under Makoto's umbrella, sharing it with him.
The distance between them became a little closer, so close that Makoto could smell Ganyu's natural body scent.
That scent was like the mixed fragrance of glaze lily and Qingxin.
Ganyu could also faintly hear Makoto's heartbeat.
She was a little nervous, so nervous that she didn't know where to put her hands.
Her heart was beating so loudly that she couldn't calm down to think.
Seeing this, Makoto found Ganyu's nervous appearance very cute.
He extended his hand and took Ganyu's restless hand.
The moment their hands touched, Ganyu felt a jolt of electricity run through her.
Coming back to her senses, she held Makoto's hand even tighter.
Ganyu looked up at the road ahead, her beautiful eyes filled with happiness, and a smile involuntarily spread across her face.
Tonight's work efficiency should improve, right?
Because her mood was much better.
...
Makoto held the umbrella, looking at Ganyu beside him.
He suddenly felt that escorting Ganyu to work overtime on a rainy day was actually quite nice.
The road that should have taken a long time, why did it feel like it was almost over in an instant?
Also, he always felt something was a little strange.
Why did it feel like someone was beside him?
Makoto subconsciously turned his head to look at a distant mountain peak.
He saw a young man in green standing in the wind and rain, unmoving like a stone statue, enduring the wind and rain.
The young man held a long spear, his expression indescribably indifferent.
In the darkness, his golden eyes were exceptionally bright.
The Yaksha Guardian, Xiao.
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