Hu Tao crouched on the ground, watching the two outside having the time of their lives. She counted the ever-growing pile of robot corpses reduced to scrap metal and sighed.
"What a shame, such a shame. Consultant, imagine how much business we'd have if these were clients."
Zhongli pressed a hand to his forehead.
"So hot... hate it..."
Qiqi picked up the Daruma Hamster and placed it in front of herself to block the hot wind. But before long, the Daruma Hamster vanished with a bang, leaving a sweat-soaked Sayu in its place.
"Ugh... it's too hot for Sayu to sleep."
"Want to try a chilled ladybird? I found lots in a hollow tree here."
Sayu looked at the glistening "bugs" in Xiangling's hand, and what little drowsiness remained in her head was instantly scared away.
"No, no! Sayu doesn't want to eat bugs!"
Xingqiu sidled over and examined the ladybirds' shells.
"These are jester ladybirds. In winter, the adults hide somewhere dry to hibernate, waiting for spring to return."
"They're actually beneficial insects. They naturally regulate and control smaller insects, especially aphids, which makes them useful to farmers."
"Oh, really? Then I can't use them as ingredients. I should put these little fellows back."
Xiangling was about to leave when the sharp-eyed Yun Jin stopped her.
"A little delay won't hurt. Go once the dust has settled."
Only then did Xiangling give up on going.
"Here, these are for you."
Chongyun shared his ice pops with Qiqi and Sayu.
"But I'm really worried..."
Bennett paced anxiously back and forth, accidentally stepping on a pebble and nearly tripping. Luckily, Tartaglia, who was nearby, rushed over on his long legs and steadied him.
"Stop pacing and sit down. The Traveler can handle this handful of enemies."
Once he had regained his