I hadn't kissed anyone or confessed to anyone. I was completely innocent with everyone.
Thinking of this, Bai Ye immediately felt justified.
"Sister Ningguang, when do I leave for work?"
Seeing that Bai Ye had not even given it a moment's thought, Ningguang was taken aback.
"You're not going to ask what the job is?"
"No."
Ningguang was generous only because of the Floatstone. He would take any commission.
Ningguang rubbed her temples.
Then she stood up. The qipao that had exposed her fair thighs a moment ago fell back into place, concealing much of the lovely view.
Ningguang approached Bai Ye, bent down before him, and brought her lips close to his ear.
"Someone like you could be easily deceived. You know, there are quite a few wealthy women in Liyue who love keeping young men."
Her breath was soft and fragrant.
She was so close that Bai Ye could even feel her against his face.
Was I just flirted with?
he wondered.
At the same time, Bai Ye felt Ningguang place something hard in his arms.
"This is your deposit."
Seeing Bai Ye's shy, pretty face, Ningguang felt inexplicably delighted.
She took a deep breath beside his cheek, then returned to her seat.
Her tone became serious.
"In a few days, it will be time for the Rite of Descension. This year differs from previous years. The Fatui have been unusually active, and they may be planning some sabotage in secret. At the same time, Liyue Harbor will see more visitors during that period, with more complicated backgrounds."
"To prevent an incident during the Rite of Descension, I have arranged for personnel to maintain order both openly and covertly. Yelan will investigate those secretly causing trouble, while you and Ganyu will lead people in maintaining public security out in the open."
So it was a security job!
Although he knew something would definitely happen during this Rite of Descension,
Bai Ye still nodded, indicating his willingness to accept.
"Right now, the Rite of Descension is the most important matter in Liyue. Once it is over, we can begin building roads and making cars."
"Mm."
"Once Ganyu returns, the Seven Stars will arrange for her to coordinate with you. She has many matters to handle and will be responsible for overall command, while you will carry out the specific frontline operations..."
After explaining everything,
Ningguang waved her hand.
Baiwen had the attendants bring in a table full of food.
"Alright, now that the arrangements are complete, it is time to welcome you properly."
Ningguang raised her wineglass.
"This time, you dealt with the remnants of a dead god, then the Fatui. Thanks for the effort."
"Well, it was all for making money for myself anyway."
Bai Ye raised his juice in return.
"To making money!"
Ningguang and Bai Ye exchanged smiles.
After eating and drinking their fill, Bai Ye prepared to leave.
He still had to go to Wanmin Restaurant that afternoon to eat with Hu Tao and Xiangling.
After coming down from the Jade Chamber,
Bai Ye found a place and eagerly absorbed the Floatstone Ningguang had given him.
After opening the bag, he found a large chunk of Floatstone inside.
It was far better than the Floatstone fragments Bai Ye had absorbed before.
Bai Ye stretched out his hand and absorbed the entire piece of Floatstone.
"Ah~, that felt good. I'd been holding myself back for two whole days without showing up. I was nearly going mad."
Hagintos's voice sounded beside Bai Ye.
Bai Ye hurriedly comforted her. "It was for safety. First, we encountered Cloud Retainer's disciple, and later we directly ran into Rex Lapis himself. How could I dare let even a trace of your aura out, Teacher? We're going to Wanmin Restaurant later. Hu Tao is treating tonight, and I suggested eating outdoors. You can have a good meal then too."
"That's more like it."
Hagintos said with satisfaction.
Then,
she recalled Bai Ye's previous words.
"Wait, you said you met Rex Lapis? You weren't in danger, were you?"
"Well, probably not..."
Bai Ye answered unnaturally.
Lying in the same bed as Hu Tao in front of Zhongli,
he probably would not get hit by a few Falling Stars, would he?
Hearing Bai Ye say that, Hagintos immediately became nervous.
"Why do you sound so unsure? Was it because of me?"
It would not do if her student encountered danger while trying to protect her.
"It wasn't because of you, Teacher."
To reassure his teacher, Bai Ye could only honestly recount everything that had happened before.
After hearing it all, Hagintos was speechless.
"Bai, you would not be wronged at all if you got beaten to death."
"Is that any way to talk about your student?"
Bai Ye was utterly embarrassed.
"Then what should I say? Should I say that you should immediately go abduct the master of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, leave behind a letter, and tell Morax that Hu Tao, whom he treats as a daughter, has been abducted by the disciple of his former enemy, Hagintos?"
Hagintos felt that, as a god, she should have been on the opposite side of Zhongli during the Archon War.
"I feel like I wouldn't be able to escape Liyue."
Bai Ye said honestly.
Then he felt something was off and emphasized to his teacher,
"Just ordinary friends. We're very pure, ordinary friends. I would never have improper thoughts about anyone."
"You can use those words to fool your teacher, but don't deceive your own heart. Forget it, forget it. That is up to you. Still, you really are something. This Hu Tao follows Morax, and that Ganyu you met earlier is an Adepti disciple and half-Adeptus herself. It would be much better if you found more girls like Xiangling. The god around her has lost her strength and would not be able to see through me."
"Um, actually, Xiangling's teacher is also an Adepti."
Grandma Yu was no weaker than Cloud Retainer.
"You really are bold."
After silently offering that assessment, Hagintos quickly changed the subject.
"Let's hurry and figure out what to eat tonight! I haven't eaten for days. I'm going to eat my fill."
"Alright!"
Bai Ye headed toward Wanmin Restaurant with Hagintos.
Morax's boss, an Adepti's disciple... Bai Ye realized that among the girls close to him, the safest ones were actually Ningguang and Yelan.
Who would believe that if he said it aloud?
Walking like this, Bai Ye arrived at Wanmin Restaurant.
As soon as he approached,
he saw two young girls standing on either side of the entrance, waving at him.
Hu Tao called out to Bai Ye, "Bai Ye, you finally came!"
On the other side, Xiangling also called out.
"The food is ready. We're all set to celebrate for you!"
"Mm, I'm here!"
Guili Plains,
Ganyu was escorting personnel over here.
After arranging lodging for the Millelith and the prisoners, Ganyu came to the side of a tent, picked up pen and paper, and began writing.
She intended to report to her teacher about meeting her junior disciple.
Teacher, it has been a long time since I last saw you. I wonder how you have been at Mt. Aocang. I have already met your young disciple, and I will take good care of him in Liyue Harbor. Rest assured, I will certainly help him grow.
After finishing, Ganyu put the letter into an envelope, intending to see whether anyone was heading to Mt. Aocang along the way and ask them to deliver it for her.
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