"Sister, do you think it's still not too late if I go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to turn myself in now?"
After a moment of silence, Ryan drooped his ears and looked at Ganyu with a pleading gaze.
"It shouldn't be that serious, Ryan. You haven't done anything illegal or disorderly, have you?"
Seeing Ryan's pleading look, Ganyu unassuredly confirmed this point.
"No, right? I was just refining pills in the mountains, it's not like I set the mountain on fire…"
Ryan shook his head, explaining truthfully.
"If you haven't, then there's nothing to worry about. If I run into her later at Yuehai Pavilion, I'll explain it for you."
Only after receiving Ryan's answer did Ganyu relax.
Ganyu knew that her junior brother rarely came down the mountain and might not understand human rules, potentially causing some trouble. As long as it wasn't a major mistake, she felt relieved.
"But what exactly happened? How did it involve the Yuheng Star?"
Then Ganyu asked Ryan for the details of the incident.
Since it concerned the Liyue Qixing, she was worried that Ryan had caused some trouble that he didn't think was a problem but was actually quite significant.
"It's like this, when I was refining pills for you, Sister, I was short on some Crystalfly…"
Ryan began to explain the sequence of events to Ganyu.
From forgetting that refining pills would attract demonic beasts, to turning and fleeing after learning Keqing's identity as the Yuheng Star.
"Oh, I see. Thankfully, it's not too much trouble…"
"Hmm, but no matter what, the Yuheng Star protected you for so long. It was a bit impolite of you to run away without even explaining the situation because you were suspicious."
Ganyu nodded and breathed a sigh of relief, but then changed the subject and began to lecture Ryan.
"…"
Hearing Ganyu's words, Ryan nodded guiltily.
However, it was also a fact that the other party had protected him for half a day, so Ryan had actually left a pill for her before he left.
"How about this, the Yuheng Star should come to Yuehai Pavilion first before returning home from Mt. Tianheng. Ryan, you wait with me for her to arrive, and then you can thank her in person."
"Hmm… after you thank her, I'll take you out to eat."
Ganyu suggested this to Ryan, and at the end, remembering that Ryan hadn't eaten all day, she added another sentence.
"Alright, Sister, I've already realized my mistake."
Ryan quickly nodded in agreement.
And so, Ganyu accompanied Ryan, waiting outside Yuehai Pavilion. During this time, the two also chatted about the situation in Jueyun Karst.
Ganyu hadn't returned to Jueyun Karst for many years. Only after hearing Ryan's words did she realize that the young Shenhe, who was still a child ten years ago, was now a graceful young woman.
Shenhe was brought back to Jueyun Karst by Cloud Retainer when she was six years old, and she had lived there for over ten years now.
"Ganyu? Why are you standing outside… Huh? It's you!"
After waiting for a while, Keqing finally arrived at Yuehai Pavilion and was surprised to see Ganyu and Ryan at the entrance.
"It's like this, Keqing…"
Ganyu immediately led Ryan forward and began to explain Ryan's situation to Keqing.
"Ryan is a disciple of Cloud Retainer, but he hasn't descended the mountain in ten years. The Yuheng Star in his impression is still the previous Yuheng Star."
"So, after hearing that you were the Yuheng Star, he mistakenly thought you were deceiving him, which is why he chose to flee. As his senior sister, I am very sorry for this."
Ganyu explained carefully, then pulled Ryan aside and reminded him.
"I'm sorry, and thank you for protecting me today. It's my first time refining pills outside."
Ryan obediently apologized and thanked Keqing.
"I see, these are all minor matters. However, since Ganyu is vouching for you, you don't need to register at the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I'll make a note of it for you then."
Keqing nodded, not dwelling too much on today's events.
After Ryan had just fled, she had searched the mountain for a while. Anyone who could evade her eyes likely possessed adeptal techniques, and coupled with his pill-refining ability, Keqing had actually already speculated about Ryan's identity.
She just didn't expect to run into him again as soon as she descended the mountain.
"Also, here, I'm returning this to you. You dropped it when you left just now."
Then, Keqing took out a white pill, which was precisely the Ice Soul Tranquility Pill.
"Thank you, Keqing, but please accept this pill. I specifically left it for you back then!"
Having received Keqing's forgiveness and not having to report to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ryan happily waved his hand.
"A pill? I won't accept it. You should take it back."
Keqing immediately refused Ryan.
Although she didn't understand pill refining, she had personally seen Ryan concentrate from morning until evening to refine these three pills. Their preciousness was self-evident.
Moreover, as a dignified Liyue Qixing, she had no habit of accepting gifts.
"It's alright. I don't have any other skills; pill refining is just what I'm good at. To me, it's not a valuable item, and you protected me for so long today."
Ryan shook his head and began to explain to Keqing.
He himself had no need to take Mind Soother Pills, so besides the one for Ganyu, the rest could be given away.
"Keqing, please accept it. This pill is called a Mind Soother Pill. After taking it, it can relieve fatigue and restore energy for a period of time. It's very suitable for you, considering how diligently you work."
Ganyu understood the effects of the pill well, so she also spoke up, persuading Keqing to accept it, so that Ryan could repay today's favor.
Although Keqing and she had some disagreements in certain areas, Ganyu had to admit that she was truly a very dedicated worker.
"Yes, exactly! After taking this pill, you can work better and more diligently, and even work overtime madly without rest for a period of time!"
Hearing Ganyu's words to Keqing and realizing that Keqing also seemed to be a workaholic, Ryan immediately chimed in.
His words struck a chord with Keqing. An adeptal pill that could improve her work efficiency and didn't require rest... "Thank you. Since you both say so, I'll accept it. If you encounter any trouble in Liyue Harbor, you can come to me for help... Of course, illegal and disorderly matters are excluded."
Keqing accepted the Ice Soul Tranquility Pill and made a promise to Ryan.
After that, there was nothing else. She bid farewell to Ryan and Ganyu, then first returned to Yuehai Pavilion.
She might still have some things to finish before going home, or she might have planned to try the effects of the Ice Soul Tranquility Pill on the spot.
Ganyu, on the other hand, took Ryan and left Yujing Terrace, intending to go have a meal together.
"Sister, have you lost weight recently?"
"N-no, that's not true… And don't tell Cloud Retainer!"
"Alright, Sister. Then I'll tell Master that you've gained weight and haven't been hungry."
"That's not allowed either!"
The two chatted a few words along the way.
As it was quite late, after descending Yujing Terrace, they found a restaurant in Feiyun Slope.
Actually, she had wanted to take Ryan to Chihuo Rock, but it was already dark, and walking that distance now wouldn't be very suitable.
"Oh, by the way, Ryan, you rarely come down the mountain, so you probably don't have any Mora on you. I'll give you some later; it's very difficult to live in the city without Mora."
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Ganyu handed the menu to Ryan to order and made this suggestion.
In her memory, this junior brother had only visited Liyue Harbor twice since taking human form. This was his third time.
But the previous two times, he hadn't stayed long, and this time, judging by Ryan's purpose, he might stay for a week until the Rite of Descension began.
That's why she remembered about the Mora…