Ye Xi was just about to doze off when the meeting room door finally swung open.
Yae Miko stepped out, a mischievous smirk playing on her lips. Having lived with her for over three years, Ye Xi was all too familiar with that expression. Clearly, this sly fox had been up to no good again!
"Xi, lean over here," Miko said, proactively leaning toward his ear. "I just got you some time off from Ningguang. So... you have two choices now."
"First, take me to taste the delicacies of Liyue, and while we're at it, buy some sweets to comfort Ei. Second... well, we can just continue what we were doing..."
Hearing her words, Ye Xi gave a dry cough and said righteously, "Um... let's go eat. Liyue has plenty of great food, and we can't forget the Lotus Flower Crisps for Ei! She must be bored out of her mind all alone in the Plane of Euthymia!"
This sly fox is trying to work me to death!
As the saying goes, only the bull gets exhausted, never the field! Who could possibly keep up with this?
Ye Xi swore that if he ever got the chance to start over, he would definitely change Miko's settings. A wife like Yae? Even a mountain of supplements wouldn't be enough to save a man's health! It was enough to kill someone!
Miko heard every single word of his inner monologue. Her tail swayed joyfully behind her, her smugness reaching unparalleled heights. Although Ye Xi couldn't see it, Raiden Ei, far away in the Plane of Euthymia, could see it perfectly. At that moment, Ei wanted nothing more than to ruthlessly trample Miko's tail!
The more that tail wagged, the angrier Ei became! It was as if Miko was flaunting her achievements right in front of her!
Miko pulled Ye Xi along, a cunning smile on her face. "Xi, at a time like this, you should say: 'Only children make choices. As an adult, I want it all!'"
Ye Xi leaned his head in his hand, feeling helpless. "Miko? I've been meaning to ask for a long timewho taught you that? I never said things like that before! Don't play dumb with me. I never wrote those kinds of quips in my novels either..."
Ye Xi seriously suspected something! Miko must have mastered some sort of soul-searching technique! Over the past three years, she had probably been casting spells on him while he slept to peak into his memories! Otherwise, how could she know so much?
Miko simply giggled and brushed it off.
As they left Yuehai Pavilion, the guards outside saw Miko holding Ye Xi's hand. Their eyes widened until they were the size of copper bells! Once the two had walked away, the entirety of Yujing Terrace erupted.
"Holy crapwhat's the situation?!"
"Isn't that Lady Ningguang's personal guard? How can he be openly pulling such a beauty along?"
"Don't tell me that beauty is his sister!"
"My eyes! Why?! Why?!"
"That girl has a Vision too, didn't you see? That guy is actually two-timing!"
"I can't take this anymore! An ordinary guy without a Vision gets favored by Lady Ningguang, and yet he's still having an affair so openly? And the mistress is a beauty with a Vision?! Comparisons really do kill people!"
"Someone just kill me now so these two can have some fun!"
Wails of despair echoed across Yujing Terrace. The Chief Instructor was stunned and rushed over.
"What are you doing? You are the Millelith! Are you trying to start a rebellion?!"
He had been the Chief Instructor for seven or eight years, but he had never seen anything like this. So many Millelith members were having mental breakdowns at the exact same time. These were the elites guarding Yujing Terracemen accustomed to life and death. How could their composure crumble like this?
A guard nearby explained what they had just witnessed.
"What?" the instructor barked. "An ordinary person became Lady Ningguang's personal guard? And he's having an affair? With a beauty who has a Vision?!"
"To hell with this! I'm quitting this Chief Instructor job!"
...
By now, Ye Xi and Miko had reached the most prosperous streets. Restaurants lined the roads, creating a bustling atmosphere. A beauty like Miko naturally attracted countless gazes as she walked through the streets.
However, when people saw the stern-faced Ye Xi dressed in his black robes, the more timid ones quickly withdrew their gazes, afraid of being singled out.
"Xi, where did you buy that coat? Why didn't you wear it when we left Inazuma?" Miko asked curiously, as she had never seen this garment before.
Ye Xi made up a random excuse. "I bought it in Liyue. It's quite impressive; it can block elemental power."
"That's amazing?" Intrigued, Miko tried it out by sending a small current of electricity into the coat. The fabric remained completely unaffected.
A voice rang out in Ye Xi's mind.
[Coat of Midnight has been attacked by Electro.]
[Immune.]
Miko was surprised by the lack of reaction and praised, "It really is magical. I want one too."
Ye Xi's legs nearly gave out. Lately, whenever he heard her say she "wanted" something, he felt like he couldn't take it. He felt like he needed to drink some Coconut Milk to recuperate.
The problem was that the coat wasn't bought at allit was a system reward! It was a five-star garment. While there were others in the pool, he didn't have enough Primogems to make a Wish!
Actually, there were many good things in the gacha pool, including formal gowns for Ningguang and Keqing. However, they were all five-star outfits that required Primogems.
Ye Xi had a bit of a headache. If he didn't get Miko a nice set of clothes, who knew what kind of mischief that sly fox would get up to next? Yesterday had truly been exhausting. To be honest, he could handle other girls easily enough, but Miko was different! She was a Nine-Tailed Fox! In a way, her race was quite... talented.
Just as he was worrying, a voice sounded in his mind.
[Limited Time Shop has opened.]
[Update List:]
[Outfit (Orchid's Evening Gown) Ningguang]
[Price: 1680 Primogems]
[Outfit (Opulent Splendor) Keqing]
[Price: 1680 Primogems]
[Outfit (Gyakushinn Miko) Yae Miko]
[Price: 1680 Primogems]
Ye Xi couldn't help but exclaim mentally. The [Gyakushinn Miko] outfit was clearly Yae Sakura's Battlesuit from Honkai Impact 3rd! This was too ridiculous... He had the outfit now, but there was still a problem. He didn't have enough Primogems.
The moment the thought occurred, an email arrived.
[Limited Time Shop opened late.]
[Compensation: 800 Primogems]
[Click below to claim...]
[Limited Time Shop first opening: Shopping Allowance of 800 Primogems issued.]
[Click below to claim...]
[Completed hidden mission: Strolling while holding hands. Reward: 80 Primogems.]
[Reward being issued, please check...]
Ye Xi was speechless. What a considerate system! MiHoYo, take notes!
Ye Xi claimed the 1680 Primogems and immediately opened the shop to buy [Gyakushinn Miko]. The clothing was placed directly into his spatial backpack.
After finishing this, he looked at Miko and said, "Don't worry, I found an outfit that suits you perfectly yesterday. I'll give it to you in a moment."
Miko thought he was teasing her and shot him a surprised look. But his eyes were very serious, and he didn't look like he was lying.
"Really?"
"Would I lie to you?" Ye Xi raised his hand and took the opportunity to gently stroke Miko's ears. The texture was wonderful.
Hearing his words, Miko felt a warmth in her heart. She hadn't expected Ye Xi to actually prepare something for her! She excitedly leaned toward his ear and whispered, "Since you're being so good to me, tonight we should..."
Ye Xi turned to stone on the spot. In the end, there was no escape!!
...
As Ye Xi and Miko strolled down the street, a figure was secretly watching them from not far away.
"Guoba, Ye Xi is with another pretty girl..."
Xiangling felt wronged and a bit sour. She hadn't expected Ye Xi to be so popular with girls. She was both upset and jealous, envy filling her as she watched Miko. She wished so much that she was the one by his side right now!
Guoba tilted his head. "?"
"Sigh... I'm going to go ask Master. She will surely point me in the right direction!" Xiangling said. Clutching Guoba, she hurried up toward Yujing Terrace.
As if they had a telepathic connection, Madame Ping was already waiting in front of a Glaze Lily. Seeing her, Xiangling was overjoyed and rushed forward to greet her. "Master, how is your health?"
"Ho ho ho, I'm doing well, quite well! But what about you, little girl? Why such a long face?" Madame Ping smiled kindly, her eyes full of affection for her disciple.
"You noticed already!" Xiangling was puzzled because she usually acted cheerful whenever she saw her master. Logically, her Master shouldn't have seen her unhappiness so easily!
Madame Ping seemed to see through her doubt and chuckled. "As one gets older, one gets sharper. I can see your mood with a single glance! Tell me, what trouble have you run into? This old woman is all ears!"
Xiangling hurried to help Madame Ping to a nearby table and said shyly, "Master, I've recently fallen for a boy. His name is Ye Xi. He's incredibly skilled, handsome, and a very good person! But because he's so outstanding, there are always many girls around him."
Xiangling tucked her hands behind her back, looking dejected and a bit sulky. "Yesterday he took Miss Ganyu to Wanmin Restaurant for dinner, and today he's out shopping with another beautiful older sister. I feel like he might not like me..."
Madame Ping was surprised. "You say Ganyu ate with him too?"
Initially, she had thought Ye Xi might be a playboy. If that were the case, she would never allow her precious disciple to associate with him. But if even Ganyu was having dinner with him, then something was unusual. In Liyue, most people didn't know that Ganyu was actually a half-adeptus. An adeptus couldn't possibly fail to see the good or evil in human nature. If Ye Xi were truly a bad person, Ganyu would surely keep her distance!
Now, Madame Ping was interested in Ye Xi as well.
Xiangling nodded. "Yes, Master, it was Miss Ganyu! The girl with the strange headpiece."
Madame Ping smiled and comforted her. "Xiangling, Ganyu is actually an adeptus who protects Liyue, just like me. However, she is a bit special; she is a half-adeptus."
"Eh?!" Xiangling was shocked. In the next moment, her heart sank to rock bottom. If even an adeptus like Miss Ganyu liked Ye Xi, how could an ordinary girl like her ever be noticed by him?
Madame Ping saw right through her thoughts and smiled. "Don't be so quick to get jealous. Bring that child named Ye Xi here. Let me have a look at him. Whether a child's heart is good or bad, this old woman will know with a single look!"
Xiangling's eyes lit up! She hadn't expected her Master to be interested in Ye Xi. Usually, her Master rarely got involved in such matters anymore! If her Master stepped in, maybe she would have a chance!
"Thank you, Master! I'll go find him right away!"
...
At Xinyue Kiosk, Ye Xi and Miko had just finished their lunch.
During the meal, Ye Xi had checked the stats of the five-star outfit [Gyakushinn Miko]. Its attributes were simple: it increased experience gain speed! If one wore this outfit while cultivating, it would yield twice the result with half the effort, allowing them to reach higher levels very quickly.
Last time, Ye Xi had given Miko the [Dragonheir's False Fin], which had allowed her to successfully break through to Level 42! If she trained in this outfit, she would likely hit her next bottleneck in no time.
"Miko, this is the outfit I prepared for you." He flipped his hand, and an exquisite gift box appeared before her.
Miko's eyes were full of pleasant surprise. The outfit was beautiful, and even at a glance, she could tell the fabric was of the highest quality! It would definitely be comfortable to wear! Resisting the urge to kiss him then and there, she took the box and said, "Xi, I'll give you a reward tonight! Look forward to it~"
Ye Xi felt himself start to shiver.
Coconut Milk! Coconut Milk! I want to drink Coconut Milk!
Who can survive this?!
He couldn't wait another second! He wanted to drink the Coconut Milk in his bag right now, and thenwithout waiting for a ten-pullhe'd start doing single pulls! He didn't want any five-star items; he just wanted Coconut Milk! Honestly, those five-star items in the pool were nothing! Only Coconut Milk was a true six-star item!
A terrifying scene had already appeared in Ye Xi's mind: Miko looking down at him with a smirk, saying, "Is that all you've got?" If that happened, he'd truly feel like a herd of "grass mud horses" was trampling over his heart...
Hearing Ye Xi's thoughts, Miko was curious. Coconut Milk? Isn't that the product of Ganyu's redundant adeptal energy? Why would Xi want to drink that? Could it be...?
Just as they left Xinyue Kiosk after their meal, Xiangling, who had been waiting outside, appeared before them.
"Xiangling? What are you doing here?" Ye Xi was surprised. At this time, Wanmin Restaurant should be bustling with business.
Xiangling stole a glance at Miko before saying bashfully, "Ye Xi, my Master wants to meet you. Could you come with me for a moment?"
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