Are You Stalking Me?

Without a doubt, Ningguang is skilled in this area. The fact that Ningguang able to reach an agreement with Liu Bai means that both parties were willing. If Ningguang had resorted to tricks, it would have been impossible to reach an agreement, or even if an agreement had been reached, it would have collapsed.

A gentleman is not a "pedantic scholar".

"Tsk, anyway, Ningguang may seem kind, but she's actually a bit troublesome. However, I can trust her character."

Although Yelan kept reminding Liu Bai not to be played by Ningguang, Yelan also had to admit that Ningguang was actually a "gentleman," it was just that her position was not necessarily the same as Liu Bai's.

"If you want, I can take you to Liyue after the handover of work at the end of this month. Of course, we can go later, but Ningguang's attitude towards you is not static."

"I understand." Bai nodded. "Is this all official business?"

"Yes, business."

"What about personal matters?"

Since it was specifically stated that it was official business, it means that Yelan actually has private matters to attend to?

"As expected, you're quite perceptive—what did you do to the Herrscher of Dominion?"

"Take them in as dogs."

Liu Bai glanced at Yelan.

It's not surprising that Yelan would pay attention to matters Herrscher of Dominion, after all, Yelan is... actually quite free.

After no longer having to take care of that unfortunate Kiana, he basically devoted himself entirely to the Herrscher, partly for official business and partly to avenge the ambush he suffered earlier.

Women can be very vengeful.

"That medicine."

Yelan's expression was strange, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that Liu Bai could actually do it.

"I'm not as clear-headed as you are. Since you did it, you must know what you're doing, so I won't say any more."

Yelan hesitated several times before finally choosing to trust Liu Bai.

Actually, what Liu Bai is doing now is a bit taboo, but there's not much to say about it; he's Herrscher, after all.

Anyway... well, Otto did it too.

At most, Liu Bai was even more direct than Otto, directly feeding people drugs and then taking them in as dogs.

"This is quite a heavy trust... Do you want me to lend you one of your Herrscher of Dominion as a punching bag?" Bai touched his wrist.

"Get lost," Yelan said with a laugh.

Although she holds grudges, she's not that petty.

"Alright, alright, things are finally over here, I'm going back now. It's so comfortable here, I feel uneasy."

Liu Bai rolled his eyes at this.

You're tough, aren't you? You've got plenty of bad experience getting beaten down.

If I weren't here, you bastard would have turned into a "combatant" long ago, okay?

Yelan, always shameless, waved her hand repeatedly to shoo Liu Bai away in response to his gaze.

As for a thank you?

Sorry, no.

Ye Yilan's personal resources were all given away long ago; now she's a penniless ghost, okay?

Spirit = Fierce

"Aren't you going to take the bracelet back?"

After stamping the document, Su Mei looked at Yelan with a half-smile.

"I forgot." Yelan glared at Su Mei. "You didn't even remind me! Deduct my salary, deduct my salary!"

"It's not too late to call Liu Bai back now."

"Hmm? Never mind, it's just a bracelet. Let him figure it out himself. He can return it to me whenever he remembers. The later he returns it, the bigger the favor he'll owe." Yelan waved her hand dismissively.

Su Mei gave a half-smile.

Indeed, the later you repay a favor, the greater the debt you owe.

But if Liu Bai really repays, then all that's left is a favor.

Liu Bai touched the bracelet on his wrist both when he came in and when he was about to leave.

Yelan ignored it both times...

They're not stupid.

Chapter 171 Are you a stalker?

Yelan was just saying it; if Liu Bai actually returned the bracelet to her, she would be crying her eyes out under her blanket that night.

Rather than saying that what remains after repaying the favor is a sense of obligation, it's more accurate to say it's a lingering affection—the kind of lingering affection you see in melodramatic period martial arts dramas.

Liu Bai gave a hint twice, Yelan pretended not to see it both times and stopped, which was good enough.

It would be impolite for Liu Bai to give a third hint; he doesn't quite understand a young girl's heart.

"Laugh, laugh, what are you laughing at?"

Su Mei's motherly smile annoyed Yelan —although Su Mei, who was cultivating immortality, was indeed old enough to be her mother.

"Liyue ... Ningguang ..." In the stationery store of the merchant guild, Liu Bai bought a pen and notebook for Kafka, and she began to record the contents of today's conversation.

Hmm... Although this is something a secretary should do, I still feel that Kafka's habit of taking notes is not very good.

"Hmm... I feel like the relationships in this world are quite complicated. It seems I'll have to consult with Miss Kitsune Saiguu when I have time."

"... You two are hanging out together." Bai's expression was slightly subtle.

"Miss Kitsune Saiguu is very interesting, no, I should say extremely interesting," Kafka explained. "Although it's just a planet, there are many interesting people there."

"Yelan is interesting too?"

"Very interesting."

Kafka glanced at the bracelet on Liu Bai's wrist.

Liu Bai felt slightly embarrassed when he noticed Kafka's gaze.

Okay, that's interesting. Yeah, you're right.

I felt a little bit like I'd been caught cheating.

"Are you going back, Kafka?"

"Hmm... let's wander around some more, how about until tonight?"

Night

"Ah, Liu Bai, the store will close soon if you don't leave."

"I've been wanting to ask this for a while now, why doesn't your chamber of commerce operate 24 hours a day?" Bai glanced at a staff member he was quite familiar with.

"Um... is it really necessary? The extra expenses and various security issues associated with operating a large department store 24 hours a day are quite troublesome... but you can visit Liyue District another time."

The staff member explained.

Liu Bai nodded, then glanced at Kafka.

This person has now bought a whole bunch of things, big and small.

"Let's go, they're about to close."

"Hmm~" Kafka put the items into the pot one by one. "Want to go home?"

"...?"

Wait a minute, what does that mean?

Liu Bai glanced sideways at the staff.

"Listen to me... Miss, you can go home now."

"Oh well."

The staff member's eyes glazed over instantly, and she slowly walked away like a puppet on a string.

... Isn't this wrong?

The lights in many non-essential areas of the mall are now off, making the atmosphere of the entire building slightly dim. Add to that Kafka's enigmatic, half-smiling expression...

Listen to me~

Kafka suddenly leaned close to Liu Bai's ear, her breath sweet as orchids.

... Although it was a very romantic and heartwarming scene, I wished that this power hadn't been applied to me.

"Tonight..."

"Um... Kafka." Bai raised his hand with difficulty.

Even though Kafka hadn't given any orders, her body still felt a little stiff.

Kafka was momentarily surprised when she saw Liu Bai raise his hand.

Although our boss's willpower is not to be underestimated, isn't it a bit much that he can still put up a fight against such a surprise attack and overwhelming force?

However... in reality, Liu Bai was able to withstand it thanks to a passive ability that he himself barely remembered—

[Limpid Glazed Body: When the user is free from injuries and negative status effects, they are less likely to fall into abnormal statuses and take 50% less damage.]

Yes, the level rewards for Destiny skills.

Liu Bai rarely went to the battlefield, so his skills, such as Fate, were never really noticed.

The effect is simple and clear: without injury or negative status, Liu Bai is less likely to fall into abnormal states—such as the current hypnotic domination.

With his own strength, Liu Bai managed to withstand Kafka's dominance with some difficulty.

"You can speak frankly if you have something to say. As long as it's not excessive, I can accept it."

Although I can sense that you mean no harm, if you release me like this, it will be difficult for me to release you alone in the future!

... In the future, Acheron and Kafka might serve as the left and right door gods, and the Red Flower Double Sticks?

Hmm... actually, it feels even more dangerous now?

Kafka instigated Acheron or something...

"Okay, just kidding."

Kafka smiled and released the Words of Power.

Are you going to punish me?

Kafka posted it again.

"... Get to the point first."

Liu Bai gave Kafka a symbolic push.

"How about the two of us stay out tonight?"

"Um..."

"Esports Hotel"

"Ha?"

"Playing games all night long."

"Hmm..."

You know what, at that height, it actually seems like it might not be impossible.

Only...

"Kafka, why did you suddenly decide to play games?"

"I used to see Silver Wolf playing those games every day, so I was a little curious. But I just can't stand playing Silver Wolf's games."