Bai Ye's Birthday Banquet, Part One

Upon hearing what Hu Tao said, Bai Ye couldn't help but roll his eyes at her.

"I don't believe the old man would come up with such evil stuff for you."

He would rather believe that his teacher had large breasts than believe that Zhongli would do something unethical to Hu Tao and himself.

"No, it wasn't Zhongli who created this. It's just that I really need life force right now."

Hu Tao spread his hands and said to Bai Ye.

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Hearing Hu Tao's question, Bai Ye immediately moved closer to her to check on her. Joking aside, if Hu Tao really had a health problem, he was determined to help her.

"That's how it is..."

Hu Tao told Bai Ye about her problem.

Upon hearing Hu Tao mention that she had adopted this dangerous cultivation method, Bai Ye couldn't help but frown.

"Why take such a dangerous risk? Strength can be increased little by little."

Is it that Zhongli can no longer wield his gun, or that I, Bai Ye, can no longer summon Celestia?

Hu Tao put her hands on her hips and said, "Nonsense, I don't want to be so pathetic. I am the dignified head of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Divine Realm. My family already has you and Zhongli, who is the Rex Lapis, as Guest Official. If I don't strengthen my own strength, wouldn't I look too shameful?"

Hu Tao knew very well that even if she developed her Genshin Eye to its limit, she would not be able to fight on the front lines alongside Bai Ye when they finally reached the battlefield against the Abyss.

No one could guarantee what would happen to them on that battlefield, so Hu Tao wanted to fight alongside Bai Ye.

I've always been lucky, so naturally I'll stay by Bai Ye's side to protect him.

"Okay, but whatever you do, don't take that risk again. If you do something like that again, be sure to come and tell me." Bai Ye knew Hu Tao was thinking, so he didn't press the issue.

However, he soon realized another problem.

"You know that the old man is the Rex Lapis?"

Seeing Bai Ye's surprised expression, Hu Tao couldn't help but feel smug.

She proudly puffed out her chest and said to Bai Ye, "Yes, this master is so intelligent, I must know it all too well."

As she said this, she looked around and finally fixed her gaze on Bai Ye, wrinkling her little nose in annoyance.

Bai Ye quickly shifted the blame. "This was all Old Master Zhongli's idea, it was all his will. You know him, how could I dare to object?"

Seeing Bai Ye's pitiful appearance, Hu Tao immediately softened, and at the same time felt that Bai Ye's words made no problem. "That's true. Hmm, later I'll sell some of the antiques he bought in his room."

Guizhong chuckled softly to himself.

At that moment, she noticed Xiangling standing beside her, holding a pastry in her hand.

"Um?"

"Master Guizhong, these are some new snacks I recently made. Please try them."

Xiangling said to Guizhong.

"Really? Then I definitely have to try it. You know what? During my time in Sumeru, I missed Liyue food terribly."

Guizhong said happily. Then, she picked up the food that Xiangling had given her and put it in her mouth to eat.

Hmm, it's really good.

Guoba watched from the side, nodding slightly to show his happiness.

However, although Xiangling was too shy to speak when facing Bai Ye, she was still quite intelligent when facing other people.

After having some snacks, Guizhong naturally invited everyone to go to the restaurant.

Walking down the street, Hu Tao glanced sideways at Bai Ye and asked:

"Bai Ye, before I arrived, how many women were you attracted to? You're alright, aren't you?"

Being liked by others is something Bai Ye cannot control. In fact, if a girl didn't like Bai Ye after seeing him, Hu Tao would suspect that there was something wrong with the girl.

Hu Tao cares about most is what other women did to Bai Ye.

"I'm sure nothing's happened to me."

Bai Ye nodded somewhat guiltily.

That is, he slept with Layla for one night, and then the King Deshret kissed his harp.

"You look so guilty; you don't look like something's wrong at all!"

Looking at Bai Ye's expression, Hu Tao couldn't help but complain.

At first, she hadn't sensed anything, but when she saw Bai Ye's eyes, Hu Tao suddenly felt suspicious.

"Hahaha..."

Upon hearing Hu Tao's slightly questioning words, Guizhong burst into laughter.

"Hmph!" Hu Tao snorted softly at Bai Ye's expression.

"You rascal, it seems like you need to be punished." Hu Tao walked up to Bai Ye in a huff.

Bai Ye didn't know how to react.

Then, he felt Hu Tao kiss his lips.

Releasing Bai Ye, and seeing his face turn red, Hu Tao smugly pinched her waist and licked her lips.

"You're done. The punishment is over."

She skipped and hopped towards her.

A smile that never droops at the corners of her mouth.

Punishment? What punishment? It's about enjoying life while it lasts.

Yes, hurry up, hurry up, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor cannot be without the next generation of hall master.

"When the sun comes out, I bask in the sun; when the moon comes out, I bask in the moon..."

She spoke in a cheerful tone.

Guoba, seeing Xiangling still standing there in a daze, couldn't bear it and covered his cheeks.

You rascal, do you even know how to seize an opportunity? Didn't you see that Little Bai Ye is all shy and bashful right now? In this situation, why worry about anything else? Just keep kissing her!

If you had even half the initiative of Hu Tao, I would have given you the drug.

What is the purpose of the Guchen Serenitea Pot that I made for you? It's not just for you to use as a tent.

Guoba was so angry that he wanted to just pull out the medicine and force it down Bai Ye's throat.

It walked over first, puffed up with anger.

Let's eat first, and talk about it after we've eaten.

Afterwards, Bai Ye took Hu Tao and the others to have a meal before returning to Jing Shan Palace to meet with the Great Compassion Tree King, Lei Yingdian, and Ke Li Abedo.

"Sister Hu Tao, Sister Xiangling, and Guoba!"

Klee had met Xiangling and Hu Tao before, and greeted them as soon as they met.

Then he walked up to Guoba and greeted him with a grin.

"You little darling, Klee."

Guoba answered Klee.

"Ah!?"

Klee heard Guoba's reply, she opened her mouth wide.

She never expected that Guoba would actually answer her.

Seeing Klee's bashful expression, the King Deshret smiled and patted her head.

"Makoshort, you idiot."

Although they had never communicated, they had heard of each other.

"Yes, you are the King Deshret. However, you can still call me Guoba for now. I prefer this name now."

", Guoba."

The King Deshret readily accepts good advice.

Although Raiden Ei had only met Inazuma and Hu Tao before and didn't know Xiangling, she immediately became friendly with her after Xiangling cooked a delicious meal.

It seems like it was very easy to handle.

Xiangling had this feeling in her heart.

Of course, after glancing at Lei's expression while watching Bai Ye Raiden Ei, she no longer felt that way.

Then the Yae Miko walked in, making Xiangling feel even more threatened.

"Director Hu, you've arrived!"

Yae Miko said with a grin.

"Of course, I'll naturally be here for the Bai Ye Festival. But what are you all doing here?"

Hu Tao trusted others fairly well, knowing they weren't as bold as she was, but when facing the Yae Miko, she had absolutely no confidence.

Only the Divine Child was incredibly audacious.

"We're here on important business," Yae Miko smiled. "We're here to help the little one with some trouble."

"Is that so? Then I will express my gratitude to you on behalf of my Guest Official."

Hu Tao squinted and looked up at the Divine Child.

The Divine Child smiled and said, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. Ying doesn't need anyone's thanks. She's just doing this for the little one."

Raiden Ei couldn't help but glance at the Divine Child.

What are you saying?

Eight Divine Child shrugged.

My general, if I don't take action, what chance do you and the little guy have?

I'm really looking forward to the scene of us 'bullying' the little guy together.

He was almost fourteen years old.

It's time to make a move.

A few more days passed, and the day of the Bai Ye was fast approaching.

The night before, Layla looked in the mirror and muttered to herself:

"Layla, you can do it. You have to be bold. You always have to express your thoughts."

However, her tone immediately became less confident.

She still couldn't guarantee she had the courage.

Her father watched from the side, unsure how to encourage his daughter.

Seeing her timid appearance, I really wanted to just take her to a secluded place in the village to recuperate.

As Layla's father, he clearly understood one thing.

If we want Layla to achieve her dream, we must let her walk out on her own.

They can't help at all.

Will little Layla give up?

Layla asked her husband.

"No, I can see it. Although our daughter seems timid and hesitant, she will never give up on what she wants to do."

"You see, she will make her own choice."

At this moment, Layla turned her head to look at her father.

"Um, is my outfit okay?"

She asked anxiously.

Looking at her daughter, Layla said earnestly, "My little Layla is naturally the most... well, the most beautiful besides Bai Ye."

No, that guy, Bai Ye, is just too handsome. But Layla believes that no one else is more beautiful than her daughter.

"Is there anything wrong with my attire? Are my clothes clean or messy?"

Layla spoke to her father again.

"Well, that's natural." She said, half-laughing and half-crying, "But, the little Bai Ye's banquet is tomorrow. What's the point of you dressing up today?"

"Oh,"

Layla nodded obediently.

"Then I won't sleep."

Layla's father. "..."

Of course, in the end, Layla obediently went to sleep under her father's insistence.

Wait until the next day,

Layla was about to set off, Dehya and Dehya came looking for her.

"You?"

Layla looked at the two of them and asked in confusion.

"That guy Bai Ye, sent us invitations to his New Year's Eve party ahead of time. As my employee for the next period of time, I naturally have to go and see. By the way, aren't you also Bai Ye's friend? Let's spend the night together."

Dehya said to Layla.

"Oh."

Layla nodded.

At the same time, she asked Dehya curiously, "Where do you plan to conquer the desert?"

"I don't know, but judging from what that guy Bai Ye said, he probably wants to go to the Mausoleum of King Deshret."

Dehya said to Layla.

"I see."

Layla nodded.

I haven't really experienced the desert much; it would be great if we could all enjoy it together.

While she was still thinking, she felt her hand being pulled up.

"Let's go, let's get going. I woke up a little late this morning and haven't eaten yet. I'm really looking forward to Bai Ye's banquet."

Dehya said to Layla.

"Um."

Layla nodded.

Afterwards, they left Layla's dormitory together and headed towards Bai Ye.

Halfway there, they encountered a Liyue woman with dark brown hair surrounded by several members of Fatui.

She was tall and slender, dressed in a tight-fitting bodysuit in the style of Liyue, holding a long spear in her hand, and with a pot-like object hanging from her waist.

"What's going on?"

Dehya asked around.

Are you members of Fatui trying to bully outsiders?

"She pulled the tree out."

Upon hearing Dehya's question, one of them swallowed hard and said, "..."

A few days ago, the two girls were simply discussing how to deal with the trees, but this woman in front of them just pulled the trees out.

Just how terrifying are you Liyue women?!

Following the gaze of the Fatui member, Layla and Dehya saw a huge tree root being uprooted.

The trees in Sumeru are not the kind of small trees that are only a few centimeters long. They are towering trees that are hundreds of years old, and they are still living trees with their roots firmly embedded in the ground.

"Pull it out!"

Layla and Dehya exchanged a glance, their lips twitching involuntarily.

This strength...

"I can't do it."

Dehya shrugged and said.

She had previously thought she was very strong, but compared to the woman in front of her, the difference was simply too great.

They all looked at the woman with cautious eyes.

Shenhe looked at everyone's expressions and expressed his confusion.

I got lost, so I found the shortest route.

What's the problem?

Oh, it's that tree.

Shenhe turned around, and the members of the Fatui involuntarily took a step back.

Then, they saw Shenhe find another open space and insert the uprooted tree roots into a hole.

Everyone fell silent.

Dehya glanced at it, then asked Shenhe:

"What brings you to Sumeru?"

"I'm here for the New Year's Day celebration."

Shenhe said calmly.

Come to participate in the festival.

Incidentally, I also took care of what needed to be done.