Hu Tao and Shenhe: Only the Strong Deserve Beauties

"This has little to do with Shenhe. It's because I absorbed the karmic burdens from the Demon-Queller that this happened."

Bai Ye explained her weakened state to Hu Tao again.

He also recounted to Hu Tao in detail his journey to find Cloud Retainer.

"What? Absorbing karmic obstacles? Absorbing evil energy? Are you out of your mind?! How can an ordinary person touch the karmic obstacles on the Demon-Queller?" Hu Tao stared at Bai Ye with wide eyes.

Her ancestors had at least cooperated with Adepti, and had heard about the karmic obstacles on Xiao's body.

Is this something that people can touch?

"I still remember the last time you angered me. If you die now, we at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor won't give you a discount."

"It's alright, those karmic obstacles won't cause me much harm."

"If there wasn't much damage, how could you have ended up like this?"

As Hu Tao spoke, she brought her face close to Bai Ye's, their foreheads colliding as they fiercely spoke:

"If Hondou sees you like this again, we won't even be ordinary friends anymore."

After making those harsh words, Hu Tao finally let Bai Ye.

Patting Bai Ye on the shoulder, she said, "Now sit down and rest. There's another reservation for a banquet at the Liuli Pavilion over here at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. I'll find it and we'll go there tonight to welcome you back."

Immediately,

She glanced at Shenhe again.

He said somewhat awkwardly, "Well, why don't you come over tonight too? We can go to the Liuli Pavilion together tonight to get to know each other..."

Shenhe is also pitiful. She was adopted by Cloud Retainer when she was a child, and her fate is destined to be lonely and unlucky. This time, when she encountered the Fatui, she almost became a monster controlled by the idiots.

Just then, footsteps came from the doorway.

The three of them looked over.

Zhongli slowly walked in.

He still had a helpless smile on his face.

He heard everything clearly from the doorway.

"Tang, the banquet at that Liuli Pavilion was something I earned by helping others solve difficult problems."

A woman who loves her husband would want to give him everything she has.

Zhongli thought to himself with amusement.

Fortunately,

Bai Ye is the successor of Guizhong.

Otherwise...

Thinking this to himself, he also glanced at the person next to him.

Bai Ye saw that she was still awkward, kneeling on one knee.

Zhongli glanced at Shenhe.

This was immediately the idea of Cloud Retainer.

He couldn't help but think:

He truly lives up to his Cloud Retainer.

That's the same idea I have.

However, I took the first step in this matter.

Shenhe noticed Zhongli looking at her and felt a sudden, inexplicable tension.

This person should be just an ordinary person, so why does this gaze put so much pressure on me?

The man before me was incredibly mysterious.

Shenhe felt a sense of unease.

Hu Tao then approached Zhongli.

"Isn't this to celebrate Bai Ye's return? Let me tell you, he's suffered a lot these past few days..."

She told Zhongli everything that had happened before.

After finishing speaking, Hu Tao added a sentence to the Fatui who had almost made Shenhe lose his temper.

"Those Fatui are truly despicable. If I, the Doge, were here, I would make them pay."

Clenching her little fists, she looks so cute with that fierce expression.

That's what I was thinking Bai Ye thought to himself.

Seeing Hu Tao do this, Zhongli echoed, "Tang is right, those Fatui are indeed despicable."

They attacked Bai Ye -Shenhe and his companions multiple times.

The Fatui were indeed acting rather recklessly in Liyue.

Once this matter is settled, we should deal with it properly.

"Right? If I were to encounter those Fatui, I would definitely teach them a lesson." Hu Tao was satisfied with Zhongli's approval. Then, remembering the Adeptal Arts she hadn't yet mastered, she took out the Adeptal Arts manual from her robes and handed it to Zhongli.

"By the way, there are still some things I don't understand about this Adeptal Arts. Zhongli, can you explain it to me?"

"Donnie, I haven't read these classic texts yet, so my interpretation might not be clear enough for you. I think it would be better if Bai Ye explained them to you first."

Zhongli looked at Bai Ye.

"He cultivates Adeptal Arts, so he's definitely more skilled in Adeptal Arts than I am."

Go ahead and pretend, then.

Bai Ye silently complained to herself.

"That's right, Bai Ye, you cultivate Adeptal Arts. Come, help me take a look..."

It was only then that Hu Tao remembered this incident.

Well, this is also a good opportunity for Bai Ye to see how much my strength has increased after practicing Adeptal Arts.

Tell him that he will become stronger.

Bai Ye took the immortal text and began to read it.

He was immediately engrossed in it after just one look.

Seeing how serious Bai Ye's gaze was, Hu Tao asked:

"How about it? This Adeptal Arts is pretty good, isn't it?"

That's more than just good; Jian Zi is as good as it gets.

Zhongli truly deserves to be called the ancestor of all immortals; the immortal cultivation techniques he wrote must be exceptionally exquisite.

Most importantly, this magical technique was specifically designed to target Hu Tao.

The cultivation method of the Cloud Retainer is certainly no worse than this one, but it wasn't developed specifically for any one person.

The magic of immortals can be divided into two aspects.

On one hand, it allows the Hu Tao to absorb the yin energy of the ghost land, so that yin becomes yin and yang rises, making it easier to use the burst and storage of fire element, and to make a huge burst at the most critical moment.

On the other hand, this immortal cultivation method contains various combat techniques, which are extremely agile and allow users to maximize their advantages such as speed.

This is the best choice for Hu Tao.

Bai Ye even noticed that the movement techniques inside were designed based on Hu Tao's body shape.

Other users may experience failure due to increased air resistance or other factors.

Bai Ye closed her eyes and imagined it.

Hu Tao swirled and danced around him, obstructing the enemy in various ways, more ghostly than a phantom.

Finally, when the enemy used their secret technique, she unleashed her stored fire elemental power, sending all the enemies flying.

It can also use the wind to help the Hu Tao's eruption spread.

Their styles are completely different from Shenhe's, who possesses immense strength and engages in direct, head-on confrontations.

I really envy Hu Tao for having such a good Guest Official!

Forget it, even though I might not be able to beat him, my teacher is definitely stronger than Zhongli.

"Alright, this Adeptal Art is suitable for you."

Bai Ye began explaining the contents of the Adeptal Art to Hu Tao.

When Hu Tao heard Bai Ye say that this Adeptal Art was good, her smugness grew even more.

Take a look at Shenhe.

Just you wait, I will cultivate my strength to be even stronger than yours.

On this Teyvat,

A beauty... ah, no, a friend is only fit for the strong.

Shenhe, of course, was not afraid at all.

She is not afraid of any challenge.

Bai Ye explained all the parts of the Adeptal Art that he didn't understand to Hu Tao.

"Well, that's pretty much what I've explained. If there's anything you don't understand, I'll tell you later."

"Uh-huh."

I checked the time.

Hu Tao touched her belly.

"I'm so hungry, let's go eat. Bai Ye, let's go call Xingqiu, Chongyun, and Xiang Xiangling to eat together later. These past few days, Xingqiu Chongyun have been away, and Xiangling has been either cooking or practicing spear techniques with Grandma Yu. It's a good opportunity to meet them again and introduce Shenhe to them."

"No need for this."

Shenhe then spoke.

"Um?"

Hu Tao looked puzzled.

"We have already met with Xingqiu Chongyun." This is how Bai Ye explained. "Moreover, Chongyun and Shenhe are related; Shenhe is Chongyun's aunt."

"Auntie?" Hu Tao was surprised.

Then she pointed to herself.

"Chongyun and I are sworn brothers, so we can be considered as one generation."

He pointed at Bai Ye again.

"You are also just an ordinary friend of mine. Therefore, we are all of the same generation as Chongyun."

Hearing what Hu Tao said, Bai Ye patted his forehead.

The seniority from Shenhe's side has fallen to the next level here.

"Let's not dwell on these things, let's eat first."

Zhongli nodded in agreement.

A group of people were preparing to leave for a meal at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

We haven't left yet.

Footsteps sounded again at the door, Bai Ye and the others looked toward the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

Ganyu walked in.

He glanced at the crowd in the arena, then walked up to Bai Ye.

"Bai Ye, I heard you came. Ningguang came here to invite you and wanted to know the details of the news you brought from the Adepti."

After saying it in such a formulaic way, her tone became cheerful.

She came before Bai Ye and said:

"Bai Ye, you've had a hard time these past few days. How's it going? Has the teacher sent any letters?"

"These past few days have really been thanks to Cloud Retainer, otherwise my progress wouldn't have been so smooth." Remembering Cloud Retainer's letter, Bai Ye quickly handed the letter to Ganyu.

Ganyu began reading the letter from the Cloud Retainer.

Of course not.

That Bai Ye he's the junior brother.

The teacher told me to take care of him, and I will definitely do so.

Ganyu Yu solemnly swore in her heart.

She then asked Bai Ye, "Besides this letter, did Master give any other instructions?"

"My master sent me to protect Bai Ye."

Shenhe then stepped forward and spoke to Ganyu.

"Hmm? Is that your junior sister?"

Sensing the familiar aura, Ganyu immediately recognized Shenhe's identity.

Yes, cultivating Adeptal Art is the same; there's no sense of alienation.

However, the scent emanating from my junior brother was more pungent.

"Um."

Shenhe nodded.

Wanting to say more, Ganyu remembered the purpose of her visit and quickly said to Bai Ye, "Right now, let's go to the Jade Chamber and discuss the news you brought with us and the Seven Stars Lords."

"Um."

Bai Ye nodded.

He turned to look at Hu Tao.

"You guys go to the Liuli Pavilion first, I'll come find you after I finish talking to them over there."

"Okay, then I'll call for help first."

Hu Tao nodded.

Then it's time to set off.

Bai Ye looked at Shenhe.

"I am your bodyguard."

Shenhe expressed his opinion.

They do nothing but follow you around.

So, Ganyu, Bai Ye, and Shenhe, who all cultivated the Adeptal Art of the Cloud Retainer, left together and headed towards the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Jade Chamber.

Visiting Jade Chamber again

He Bai Ye Shenhe to wait outside, and then went into the conference room.

Chongxie met Ningguang, Keqing, and Uncle Tian.

Compared to a few days ago, Ningguang was still as stunning as ever, Keqing and ruthless demeanor remained unchanged, and even Uncle Tian seemed as vigorous as ever. It was the sharp-eyed Bai Ye who could see the weariness on the faces of all three.

"By the way, have the other members of the Seven Stars arrived yet?"

Sitting in his seat, Bai Ye asked curiously.

The seats here are pretty good today.

Ningguang to know how to take care of herself, as she shortened the chair.

He could still hear Keqing muttering softly in his ear.

She said that she had come so many times, but she never even thought about changing the length, while Ningguang changed it after just one Bai Ye.

It's truly unfair.

"They all have their own things to do and it's inconvenient for them to show up right now."

Ningguang explained to Bai Ye.

"Oh."

Bai Ye nodded and asked no more questions.

Ningguang stopped wasting words and went straight to asking Bai Ye: "Bai Ye, tell us about your communication with the Adepti."

"... Their request was simple: to find the assassin of the Jade the Geo Archon. Of course, they also told us to find the person who helped me fight that day. His strength makes him the most likely person to be the assassin of the Jade the Geo Archon."

Bai Ye finished speaking with a calm expression.

Trying hard not to laugh.

Ningguang asked Bai Ye, "What if we don't do it? Will they suppress Liyue Harbor?"

"Yes."

Nodding in the Bai Ye.

That is beyond doubt.

Adepti cannot possibly have a bad temper.

These three Adepti are all veterans of countless battles, and the number of deaths they caused during the Archon War was not small.

Keqing heard what the others were saying and her temper flared up a bit. She couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"These guys, we built Liyue Harbor brick by brick, bit by bit, so why should they be suppressed by the Adepti?"

"If we do not comply with the Adepti's requests, this matter may very well go wrong."

Ningguang interrupted Keqing's monologue.

Interrupted from her mutterings, Keqing said to Ningguang with some displeasure, "Then tell me, what should we do?"

"More important than the truth is our relationship with the Adepti," Ningguang said to the others.

The important thing is not who assassinated the Rex Lapis, but how to satisfy the Adepti.

She absolutely would not allow the power of the Liyue Qixing to be handed over to the Adepti.

The Adepti of Liyue Harbor will not be able to develop their power.

"We must investigate the murderer and give everyone an explanation."

Uncle Tian turned his gaze toward Bai Ye.

Bai Ye quickly replied, "I really don't know anything about that day."

"Yes, I believe you." Ningguang continued, "On the other hand, we need to reassure the Adepti so that we can continue."

She saw it very clearly.

Adepti have never been fond of power.

They preferred the tranquility of the mountains to the bustling city of Liyue Harbor.

Their suppression of Liyue was also due to the sense of mission entrusted to them by the Rex Lapis to guard Liyue.

To satisfy them,

That only proves that we, the Liyue Qixing, are better able to guard Liyue Harbor than you Adepti.

"But how can we prove it?"

Ningguang hesitated for a moment.

In this situation, it's usually the enemy who gets to make a move.

But now...

There are no more formidable enemies.