"A machine?"
The girls stared blankly at the object that fell out of the jar.
Although they didn't recognize it, it was clearly mechanical.
It was humanoid. A robot.
Liyue had plenty of mechanical constructs like Ruin Guards, but this looked nothing like them.
"So, this isn't an ordinary item?"
Hu Tao rubbed her chin, eyeing the small, white robot.
If it was a machine, it definitely wasn't normal.
"Mmh."
Shenhe nodded and picked it up.
It was a small, white robot—tall, short-legged, with a big belly.
After examining it, she looked at Felix.
The Shopkeeper would know what it was.
[Baymax]: An inflatable medical robot from another world, equipped with a multi-functional chip. As long as it makes the owner happy, Baymax will do whatever is asked.
Features include scanning vital signs, a database of 10,000 medical procedures, partial medical assistance, acting as a heater, emergency wound care, massage, and flotation device.
Can transform into five modes: Normal (Cute), God of War, Karate Doctor, Ruthless Demon, and Overload Mode.
"It's an inflatable robot," Felix chuckled, looking at the toy-sized robot in Shenhe's hand. "Think of it as a personal care assistant. It protects you when you're in danger. Even if you don't need protection, just press that button to activate it."
"Hm?"
Shenhe blinked and instinctively pressed the button on Baymax's chest.
The robot dropped from her hand and began to inflate rapidly.
It grew and grew until it stood at 1.98 meters tall.
The massive white inflatable robot had smooth lines, a simple expression, and looked like a giant marshmallow—soft and considerate.
"Th-this..."
Hu Tao and the others stared, dumbfounded.
What is that?
A robot? It looks like a balloon!
Hu Tao poked Baymax's belly. It was incredibly soft.
"Hello, I am Baymax, your personal healthcare companion," the robot said in a calm, soothing voice, looking directly at Shenhe. "Hello, Master."
Shenhe's perpetual icy expression cracked.
It speaks.
Is this really a robot? It doesn't look like one at all.
But the Shopkeeper wouldn't lie. He called it an "inflatable robot."
"You are... a robot? A chubby robot?"
Shenhe looked up at Baymax, who was taller than her. She touched its body again. The texture was unique—soft, warm, vinyl-like.
"I am not chubby. I am just filled with air," Baymax corrected gently.
"So interesting!"
Hu Tao circled the robot with fascination. "Is this really a machine?"
She had seen plenty of Ruin Guards. Those were rusty, clanking metal giants. She had even dismantled a few.
But this? It was a balloon with a brain. It shattered her understanding of robotics.
"Hello, Baymax," Shenhe said calmly, looking up at the gentle giant. "I am Shenhe. Please call me Shenhe."
She liked it. It felt... nice.
"Understood, Master Shenhe," Baymax nodded. "Baymax will protect you from now on."
Shenhe: "..."
It had been a long time since someone said they would protect her.
"Do you have any instructions, Master?" Baymax asked. "If you need anything, just ask."
"No," Shenhe shook her head.
Getting Baymax was a pleasant surprise. He was chubby and interesting.
"Baymax has many abilities," Felix explained further. "He can provide medical aid, act as a heater, treat wounds, give massages, and float in water."
"As long as it makes you happy, he will do it. His core directive is your happiness."
"Amazing!"
Hu Tao looked at Baymax with envy. "If Wangsheng Funeral Parlor had one, we could open a clinic!"
Yoimiya was speechless.
The jars really were magical.
Atsuko and Midori were equally stunned. That thing is a robot?!
"So cute," Yanfei smiled, eyeing the marshmallow robot. "It looks really nice."
"Roar."
Seeing its owner fascinated by the new toy, Hu Tao's Charmeleon growled unhappily at Baymax.
Baymax tilted his head, looking at the dragon.
"Oh, hush, Charmeleon," Hu Tao scolded lightly.
The Charmeleon sighed. Fine.
"I'm going to open more jars. Stand aside for now," Shenhe ordered Baymax.
"Bang!"
The second jar shattered. A blue stone fell out.
[Blue Gem]: A precious gem from an unknown world.
"A valuable gem," Felix noted. "Collect or sell."
Shenhe continued, expressionless.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three more jars.
A black pill. A can of cola. And a bottle with a red arrow.
[Soldier Pill (Food Pill)]: Restores stamina.
[Coca-Cola]: A refreshing drink from another world.
[Emotion Energy Storage Bottle]: A secret tool (Doraemon) that can suck in emotions and release them later to affect others.
Hu Tao and the others immediately focused on the bottle. They recognized the pill and the drink, but the bottle was new.
"The first is a stamina pill. Probably useless for you," Felix explained. "The second is a fizzy drink. Tastes good."
"The third is an Emotion Energy Storage Bottle. You can suck in someone's anger or joy, store it, and then release it later to influence the mood of a room."
"Mmh," Shenhe nodded.
It sounded useless to her.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three more jars.
Two flaming flower stamens and fifteen white-green flowers.
[Flaming Flower Stamen]: Liyue specialty.
[Qingxin]: A translucent white flower that grows only on the highest peaks.
Seeing the Qingxin, Shenhe's eyes curved into crescents.
Finally, food.
Qingxin was hard to pick, and it was her favorite snack.
One jar left.
Shenhe smashed it decisively.
Bang!
A small black box appeared.
When Shenhe touched it, it expanded into a large, rectangular black case. It was heavy.
Felix raised an eyebrow.
This thing...
[Infinite Battery Drone Set]: A drone with infinite battery life. Controlled via radio controller and pre-installed software. Can be piloted directly via screen live feed. Enhanced by mysterious power for ease of use.
A drone for Shenhe? That was interesting.
"Shopkeeper, what is this?" Shenhe asked, looking at the black case.
She was careful not to break it.
"Open it and try," Felix pointed to a latch. "Press that."
Click.
The case opened, revealing the contents.
A controller with a screen, joysticks, buttons, and a sleek quadcopter drone.
Shenhe stared at the strange device, confused.
"Shopkeeper, is this...?"
Hu Tao leaned in, curious.
Another machine?
First a robot, now this complex controller thing.
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