Ayaka: I Haven't Even Committed a Crime Yet, So Why Have You?

(This chapter is a bit short; I'll update with a longer chapter tonight.)

As night fell,

Liyue Harbor.

Kamisato Ayaka's fleet has arrived here.

Looking at the bustling and prosperous scene of Liyue, even at night it was brightly lit and captivating. Many of the sailors who hadn't left Inazuma much were amazed by the sight.

Ayaka had already seen it, so she wasn't particularly shocked. However, deep down, her determination to develop Inazuma City into a city comparable to Liyue Harbor grew stronger.

Thoma walked up to Ayaka and said, "Young Miss, we have arrived in Liyue. To avoid any misunderstandings, we need to inform the Seven Shippou of Liyue Qixing. The people ahead of us have already contacted the Baiwen of Ningguang Ayaka, Hyakumon, and she will report to Lord Ningguang when we arrive."

"Hmm..." Ayaka nodded. "Alright, then you go and ask Miss Baiwen to inform Miss Ningguang. I will formally visit Miss Ningguang tomorrow."

She was in a rush last time and didn't have time to visit the Jade Chamber, so she certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity. A building that can float in mid-air is extremely attractive to anyone.

"Okay, I'll go find Baiwen right away. Miss, why don't you rest in your cabin first?"

Thoma nodded, and then prepared to disembark.

"Rest?" Ayaka glanced at Liyue Harbor.

She said somewhat awkwardly, "Um, I'd like to take Liyue for a spin."

"..." Thoma paused for a moment, then said to Ayaka, "Miss, remember, if anyone finds out, insist that you don't know he's only fourteen years old."

When Thoma came over, he was asked by Kamisato Ayato to study the Liyue Law.

If you don't know the other party's exact age, this can be used as a defense.

"I... I was just checking in on a friend."

Ayaka defended herself.

She's not at the point of committing a crime.

Even in that dream, she only danced for him.

She hadn't thought about anything more.

After a hasty explanation to Thoma, Ayaka left.

At this moment, Bai Ye is at home.

Shenhe knocked on the door while Bai Ye was still awake.

She didn't actually like this knocking and waiting action. Back in the Mt. Aocang, her actions were much more direct; she would just barge in when she saw someone.

But, is it Bai Ye?

Shenhe He is going to try these things.

Bai Ye opened the door.

"I am coming."

Shenhe said to Bai Ye.

"Um,"

Bai Ye, with his sharp eyes, noticed that she was also holding a basket of steamed buns in her hand.

"This is?"

"I learned how to make steamed buns from someone."

Shenhe said to Bai Ye.

After saying that, she reiterated it in an emphatic tone.

"This is my first time doing this."

"Really?" Bai Ye immediately picked up a steamed bun. "Perfect timing, it's so late at night, I'm starving."

As he said this, he put the bun into his mouth.

What kind of filling is in this bun?

"Qingxin."

"Uh..." At this moment, Bai Ye hesitated before taking a bite.

Can this also be called filling?

Bai Ye thought to herself.

But seeing Shenhe's expectant expression, Bai Ye gritted her teeth and bit down.

However, after taking a bite, he didn't experience the bitterness he had expected from the medicinal herbs at all. On the contrary, the refreshing taste of the herbs was delightful.

"Really good." Bai Ye praised him.

"Um."

Shenhe smiled.

Bai Ye likes it, that's good.

"I put some calming herbs in the food. Haven't you been very busy lately? I usually eat these foods with calming herbs so you can get some rest."

Because Bai Ye knew that he wanted to Inazuma, he planned to prepare the mechanisms for building the Guili land in advance.

Having previously developed Elemental Reaction engine for cars, other engineering mechanisms weren't too difficult to create.

However, it also took a lot of energy out of Bai Ye.

The two then went into the room.

"Bai Ye, help me clear the evil energy from my body. The evil energy within me is about to get out of control."

Shenhe said to Bai Ye.

Unable to control myself...

Hearing Shenhe say that, Bai Ye really wanted to complain.

He comes to me every night saying he can't control his malevolent energy. But how much malevolent energy can you possibly have in a day? It's not much harder than dealing with a Hilichurl whose limbs have been cut off.

Seeing Bai Ye's speechless expression, Shenhe knew perfectly well that the reason his teacher had given him for coming to Bai Ye was truly unreliable.

But,

As long as we can see each other.

Bai Ye now readily absorbs all the remnants of the Gods, so the bit of malevolent energy on Shenhe's body is nothing to him. Bai Ye waved his hand, and all the malevolent energy within Shenhe's body was cleared away.

Having done all this, Shenhe Bai Ye:

"By the way, Bai Ye, what do we need to prepare for a long journey?"

"Huh? Why are you asking this?"

Bai Ye was puzzled when Shenhe asked this question.

Where do you want to go?

"You must be busy with your Inazuma these days, right?"

"Um."

Bai Ye nodded.

She didn't hide anything about Ayaka's situation, so Shenhe knew about it.

"So, of course I'll fight with you."

Shenhe answered without hesitation.

She knew perfectly well that Hu Tao was going to spend the Bai Ye with Bai Ye. If Hu Tao spent the holiday with Bai Ye and she didn't, what if Hu Tao beat her to it?

Shenhe is well aware of Hu Tao's action-oriented nature.

They are on par with themselves.

If we don't seize the opportunity...

Shenhe felt that if he waited until Bai Ye returned, there would only be one last path left to take.

He clenched his fist.

While Bai Ye and Hu Tao were improving their strength, she wasn't idle either. Because she didn't have to worry about the issue of demonic energy, her cultivation became much smoother.

Shenhe believes that he is stronger than before.

"Um."

He would certainly be willing to have one more person.

Shenhe He was happy to hear that Bai Ye had agreed to let her stay together.

Bai Ye continued eating the steamed buns made with herbs like Qingxin.

Quickly, sleepiness came over me.

"I'm a little sleepy. I'm going to rest for a bit."

"Okay. You go to sleep first, I'll keep watch for you."

Shenhe said to Bai Ye.

It had been several days since they had spent the night together, Shenhe thought.

"Um..."

Bai Ye wanted to argue a bit, but he was too sleepy. So he waved his hand, turned around, and lay down on his own bed.

Shenhe silently sat down and watched Bai Ye's sleeping posture.

A happy expression appeared on his face.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Um?"

Shenhe was somewhat puzzled.

Hu Tao arrived at this time?

She walked over and opened the door.

Ayaka stood at the doorway, her hands clasped tightly.

She remembered Bai Ye saying that he was used to staying up late at night, so he probably wouldn't be going to bed so early this time, right?

The door opened,

Then,

Ayaka saw a tall, slender woman standing inside the doorway.

Um!?

I saw Shenhe.

I also saw that Bai Ye was lying inside.

Ayaka's eyes widened in surprise.

Could it be that someone has committed a crime?

Bai Ye is still a child!

Don't hurt him!