In front of the Chasm.
Ganyu stood on a slightly elevated hill, gazing into the distance at the bustling Chasm.
Her pretty face was glistening with sweat, and she looked somewhat tired.
Withdrawing her elemental sight, Ganyu quietly let out a sigh of relief.
"This should last another three months… After that, once the Rite of Descension is over, if Lady Ningguang and the others have time…"
"Hmm… let's reinforce the seal again then!"
Ganyu yawned, trying hard not to fall asleep right there.
This past week had been too busy: the Northland Bank matters, the Rite of Descension, the Abyss Order…
Ganyu had been bustling about, without a good night's sleep for a week straight.
With her physique, it wouldn't harm her body, but she would still feel sleepy.
"No, no!"
Ganyu suddenly shivered and shook her head vigorously, saying:
"I can't rest yet! Work… work isn't finished. I still need to record the afternoon's Qixing meeting…"
"Just… bear with it a little longer!"
Taking out a Qingxin from her Vision space, Ganyu frowned and swallowed it in small bites.
It was widely rumored in Liyue Harbor that Ganyu liked to eat Qingxin, and there were even legends of "Qilin eats only good grains, drinks only sweet dew."
In fact, having lived in Liyue Harbor for nearly a thousand years and served as the Qixing's secretary for almost a thousand years.
Ganyu believed that her human side outweighed her adepti side.
She wasn't necessarily averse to foods humans enjoyed.
The reason she ate Qingxin was only to maintain her figure and stay alert.
Qingxin was a medicinal herb, after all; how good could it taste?
"Secretary Ganyu!"
Keqing's call came from afar. The next moment, a flash of lightning brought her to Ganyu's side.
Glancing at Ganyu, Keqing said with some helplessness:
"Secretary Ganyu, are you eating Qingxin to stay awake again?"
Ganyu smiled gently and said softly:
"Mm-hmm…"
"While I highly commend Secretary Ganyu's work ethic, forcing yourself to stay awake like this isn't good for your health."
Keqing spoke like an experienced person, giving careful advice:
"Back then, to quickly gather soil data for Guili Plains, I also forced myself to stay awake for a week straight."
"Later, I fell ill and couldn't work for two whole days. In the end, it was more trouble than it was worth."
"So, proper rest to maintain your mental clarity is very important."
Ganyu chuckled, the Qingxin had also cheered her up a bit.
"Thank you for your concern, Lady Keqing. However, my physique is special; a week without sleep won't affect my work."
"Lady Keqing, have you met Jiang Xuan yet? How is he?"
Keqing opened her mouth, just about to say something.
Jiang Xuan appeared silently beside Ganyu.
"I'm very well, but Ganyu seems to be in a bad state."
Jiang Xuan looked at Ganyu with a smile, reminding her:
"In my hometown, there's an old saying: health is the capital of revolution. If Ganyu's health breaks down, wouldn't the work at the Yuehai Pavilion come to a standstill?"
"Even for the sake of Liyue, Ganyu must take good care of herself."
Ganyu was a little surprised by Jiang Xuan's speed and said incredulously:
"Jiang Xuan, you just…"
"Just had some fortunate gains in strength."
Jiang Xuan didn't want to explain his power too much, so he casually said.
But Keqing was quite excited.
"Jiang Xuan finally obtained a Vision, and it's a very powerful Pyro Vision."
Ganyu was also pleasantly surprised.
"Really! That's wonderful. This way, Jiang Xuan can protect himself out there."
Jiang Xuan was quite pleased with Ganyu's reaction.
This little Qilin, upon learning he had gained power, immediately thought that he now had the strength to protect himself.
Coming to Teyvat and finding such friends made the journey worthwhile.
"But… where's Jiang Xuan's Vision?"
Ganyu scrutinized Jiang Xuan, but couldn't find his Vision anywhere.
She asked curiously.
Jiang Xuan's face showed embarrassment; he didn't know how to explain.
"That's right, Jiang Xuan, I knew something was off. Where's your Vision?"
Keqing also belatedly looked at Jiang Xuan.
The latter pondered for a moment, then vaguely said:
"That kind of thing… I put it inside my clothes. No need to hang it outside, right?"
"There isn't a mandatory requirement, really."
Ganyu smiled softly and whispered:
"But hanging a Vision outside is also a form of protection. When you're out and about, it can also prevent some petty thieves from bothering you."
Jiang Xuan raised an eyebrow and said with a chuckle:
"No need for that. If petty thieves don't bother me, how can I earn Mora?"
Hearing this, Keqing and Ganyu exchanged a knowing smile, not minding such a thing.
There were plenty of Treasure Hoarders who tried to rob others only to be robbed themselves, and no one in Liyue would complain for them.
It was already an unspoken rule for quick money.
"That's enough chatting for now. Secretary Ganyu, how's the seal reinforcement coming along?"
Keqing's smile faded, and she became serious.
Ganyu nodded and said softly:
"It's all settled. It should last about three months. The Rite of Descension will be over by then, and we can come back again."
Hearing this, Keqing sighed in relief and said with some apology:
"Sorry, I wasted some time with Jiang Xuan, letting you finish it alone…"
"It's okay, it's not a burden."
Ganyu waved her hand and said softly:
"So, what else needs to be done next? There are still some materials to organize at Yuehai Pavilion."
Keqing nodded thoughtfully and pondered:
"Originally, I wanted the Millelith of the Chasm to clear out another batch of monsters, especially since Jiang Xuan was just attacked. But on the way here…"
Before she could finish, Ganyu grew anxious.
She turned and looked Jiang Xuan up and down.
"Jiang Xuan, were you attacked by monsters? Are you hurt? Why don't you come back to Liyue Harbor with us to get checked?"
Jiang Xuan laughed, touched by Ganyu's concern.
But he still waved his hand and said:
"Did you forget? I already have the power to protect myself… and of course, I can protect Ganyu and Keqing too."
Hearing that he still had the presence of mind to joke, Ganyu quietly felt relieved.
But she still patiently advised:
"Even with a Vision, you can't be careless. You haven't properly developed it yet… How about it, Jiang Xuan, why don't you come back with us?"
"Liyue Harbor is safe and lively, much better than being lonely here all by yourself every day."
"I still want to hear that story about the stone monkey you told me last time."
Jiang Xuan blinked, then said with a smile:
"So… here I am, aren't I?"
Ganyu paused, then suddenly understood.
"Really! Are you really willing to come back to Liyue Harbor with us?"
Jiang Xuan nodded, smiling.
"Before, I had some private matters to attend to here. Now that my affairs are mostly concluded, I naturally want to see Teyvat's most prosperous nation."
Ganyu happily squinted her eyes, and the fleshy horns on her head seemed to sparkle.
"No problem! You won't be disappointed! Liyue Harbor has lots of fun things. If you have time, I can take you to see them all!"
Keqing withdrew her gaze from inspecting the seal and said softly:
"You two wait a moment. I'll go explain some things to the Millelith. When I get back, we'll return to Liyue Harbor."
The decisive Keqing, as soon as her words fell, threw out her Lightning Stiletto and flew away.
For a moment, only Jiang Xuan and Ganyu remained.
A gentle breeze stirred, and Ganyu's ice-blue long hair emanated a refreshing fragrance.
It hadn't mattered when Keqing was present, but now that it was just the two of them, Ganyu felt a little shy.
She awkwardly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, unsure what to say.
Jiang Xuan glanced at Ganyu from the corner of his eye, deep in thought.
To be honest, Jiang Xuan really needed a few teammates to explore the MC world with.
Right now, it was just the early stages, and the missions seemed achievable.
But what about later?
With the System's unscrupulous style, who knew if the difficulty would keep multiplying by a hundred.
Don't assume that Jiang Xuan's current strength in Teyvat already made him one of the strongest.
In the MC world, he was still just starting out.
For long-term development, he needed to build houses, right?
The MC world needed Redstone technology, right?
Not to mention, when the Blades of the Realm mod activated, Jiang Xuan would have to properly maintain his Yamato.
These were all massive projects.
Moreover, a single-player MC world was so boring.
Since Ganyu and the others considered him a good friend.
Then…
He should return the favor. Liyue would surely need the various resources of the MC world.
Furthermore, it was the resources of an entire world.
It could solve basically all of Liyue's problems.
Even if it meant exchanging for Mora, Lady Tianquan would surely not mind spending generously.
This way, Jiang Xuan's living expenses in Teyvat would also be solved.
It was a pretty good option…
"Jiang Xuan…"
Ganyu's faint voice sounded. If Jiang Xuan hadn't greatly increased his strength, he truly wouldn't have heard her.
"You… why are you staring at me?"
Ganyu lowered her head and mumbled. In Jiang Xuan's eyes, Ganyu's neck was even red.
Jiang Xuan felt a little awkward and cleared his throat:
"Sorry, I was thinking…"
"Mm-hmm…"
Ganyu responded dully, unsure what to say.
Being alone with a person of the opposite sex was an experience Ganyu hadn't had in thousands of years.
It really made her uncomfortable.
Seeing this, Jiang Xuan made up his mind.
He pursed his lips and said softly:
"Ganyu, can I trust you?"
Ganyu didn't know why Jiang Xuan would ask this, but she still nodded seriously.
"Jiang Xuan is my good friend. I will absolutely never betray Jiang Xuan! Of course, I hope Jiang Xuan doesn't do anything bad to Liyue… otherwise, I would be very sad."
Jiang Xuan laughed, nodding slightly.
"Don't worry, as long as Ganyu and Keqing are in Liyue, I will only help you protect Liyue."
Ganyu happily narrowed her eyes and said softly:
"Does Jiang Xuan need my help with something?"
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan was silent for a moment, then shook his head:
"Sort of, but most importantly… I want to give Ganyu and Keqing a gift…"
"A gift?"
Ganyu scratched her head curiously.
Jiang Xuan didn't keep her in suspense. He extended a hand, and a shimmering, translucent portal blossomed before them.
Through the portal, a world of singing birds and fragrant flowers could vaguely be seen.
Facing Ganyu's shocked gaze, Jiang Xuan smiled faintly.
"Sharing a world with you. Do you like it?"
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