Xianzhou Luofu, Central Starskiff Haven
"Mmm~ Good tea, good tea!" Xing took a sip of the Immortal's Joy Tea she had just bought from the [ Sleepless Earl ] teahouse and squinted her eyes contentedly.
Unlike before, this time the guest at the teahouse was not Ye Yan, but her famous Galactic Baseballer!
Xing slammed the empty glass down with a 'thud,' then pointed confidently at the freezer: 'I'll take all of these!'
Before she finished speaking, her fingertip traced a graceful arc across her phone screen, and a staggering amount of Credits was transferred into Mengming's account.
Looking at the astonishing amount, Mengming opened her mouth slightly, then shook her head with a helpless smile. Seeing Xing's intention, she took out an ancient jade slip from under the counter.
"Sir, you are very generous. This is a recipe left by Sir Ye Yan. Our shop... well, our main focus is on tea, not milk tea. If you want it, please take it."
Xing accepted the jade slip with great delight, then picked up the heavy bag full of finished Immortal's Joy Tea with her other hand and returned to Ye Yan's familiar milk tea shop with a sense of pride, thus beginning her debut as [acting store manager].
With no other option, Ye Yan returned to the Church of Eternity, while Himeko and Uncle Yang remained in Penacony. Their Trailblaze team was forced to stay in Luofu.
With nothing else to do, helping Teacher Ye Yan manage his beloved milk tea shop seems like a good pastime—at least that's what Xing thinks.
Ding-a-ling~
The wind chimes tinkled softly, and the first guest appeared right on time with languid steps—it was none other than Qingque, the maiden from the Divination Commission.
She yawned, her eyes still a little sleepy, and her voice was soft:
"Good morning, Mr. Ye Yan... The usual, Star Taro Boba, lots of popsicles and less sugar."
Qingque habitually leaned over to look behind the counter, but didn't see that familiar figure. With a hint of Curiosity, she asked:
"Hey? Isn't Mr. Ye Yan minding the shop today?" Her tone held a hint of envy. "That's great! Being able to sneak out and play anytime—that's the ultimate level of slacking off!"
" Teacher Ye Yan is free."
While tidying up her newly tied, cute little apron with the [∞] logo, March 7th peeked out from the work area and cheerfully replied.
Facing her first single in her professional career, Xing was instantly filled with fighting spirit. Her eyes shone, and she excitedly rubbed her hands together, her knuckles cracking.
Xing quickly slipped on the slightly oversized work uniform, exuding an imposing aura.
Unlike Master Ye Yan, who loves to slack off, Master Xing always adheres to the concept of self-reliance and believes that milk tea must be made fresh!
Today, let Qingque witness the milk tea personally crafted by Galactic Baseballer, imbued with the spirit of [ Trailblaze ]!
Half an hour later, in the Central Starskiff Haven, inside the milk tea shop
The work surface seemed to have experienced a small-scale starquake, with the overturned sugar jar spreading a layer of crystalline white across its surface.
Xinghe and March 7th were frantically cleaning up the mess on the floor with rags, where the remains of the unfortunate Immortal's Joy Tea lay.
At the counter, Qingque rested her chin on her hand, tapping the countertop with her fingertips in a listless manner, and leisurely yawned.
"Oh no, I'm going to be late."
Despite saying that, there was no trace of anxiety on her face; the old shaman was no longer so strict with her.
'Late'... is now just an insignificant decorative word in Qingque's dictionary.
And so, after a busy hour, Galactic Baseballer finally gave in to [ Eternity ] Milk Tea and took out Star Taro Boba from the freezer.
"... Please enjoy your meal."
After seeing off the still unhurried Qingque, March 7th and Xing seemed to have all their strength drained away. Leaning against the freezer, they collapsed onto the messy floor with two 'thumps'.
March 7th slumped to one side, while Xing looked up at the ceiling, her eyes vacant.
Mmm, what an exhilarating milk tea trial!
"So... this is the trial of [ Eternity ] and [ Trailblaze ]... I can never repay the kindness of [ Eternity ]!"
" Teacher Ye Yan, I've got it!"
On March 7th, looking at the non-existent phantom of ' Ye Yan ' on the horizon, they realized they still had a long way to go before becoming global milk tea masters.
Although the milk tea shop only has Qingque as a customer each day, this special " Trailblaze " journey is far from over.
Xing took out an hourglass-shaped necklace. As her fingertips touched it, the dormant golden sand inside the hourglass suddenly began to flow, emitting a soft glow.
The light rippled outwards from her like waves, and wherever it passed, everything was wiped away as if by an invisible hand, disappearing without a trace, leaving only a pristine cleanliness.
With the grime gone, the two felt much refreshed, but their gazes still involuntarily drifted upwards, refocusing on the strange light source on the ceiling—
A ball of Heliobus radiating a cold, eerie light was bound by an invisible force, serving as a chandelier inside the shop.
"I've never observed the [ Lord Ravager ] so closely before... Sometimes we have to admire the Aeon's thought process, mistaking a glowing Heliobus creature for a chandelier."
"[Eternity] Features: Energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and with unique lighting effects. Following this line of thought, it wouldn't be impossible to hang a whole room full of [Lord Ravager] " Xing commented.
"Haha~ What are you talking about..."
March 7th's lips twitched uncontrollably as he imagined the room filled with grotesque, luminous objects. Although the Lord Ravager wasn't entirely composed of Heliobus, the thought was still terrifying.
She instinctively wanted to rub her forehead, but her gaze inadvertently swept towards the counter.
Beside the somewhat worn counter, a brand-new wooden cabinet stood prominently.
It is made entirely of a type of wood that is warm and smooth like jade, shimmering with tiny, star-like lights. Its design is simple yet grand, with intricate and delicate carvings, exuding a low-key and restrained temperament, which contrasts sharply with the dilapidated environment of the milk tea shop.
March 7th and Xing exchanged a glance, both seeing Curiosity and understanding in each other's eyes.
Thinking about it carefully, if the [ Herta ] Space Station has so many amazing and incredible items, then since it's a milk tea shop run by Aeon, it must have a lot of good stuff too!
March 7th and Xing's enthusiasm for Trailblaze their milk tea shop is growing stronger. Although there were some setbacks during their first day as shop manager, they have fortunately achieved their sales target for the day!
So, it's time to get down to business. Don't forget they're the Nameless of [ the Trailblaze ]!
Xing had already opened the cabinet door. Inside, instead of neatly arranged shelves, were piled high with a variety of items, some quite unusual, even strange.
"Hmm... let me see what's available..." March 7th took out a plush toy and read the label on it:
"[ Sleepy Banana Monkey ] Plush Pillow? Teacher Ye Yan has this hobby too?"
Xing was clearly not very interested in the cushions; her gaze wandered around the cabinet before finally settling on a corner.
She reached out and pulled out a bar of soap from under a pile of what appeared to be miscellaneous items.
But this soap is clearly not an ordinary product; it is even different from the multi-functional soaps produced by the Church.
Its texture is as smooth and warm as solidified cream, and it exudes an indescribable, delicate fragrance.
Even more peculiar is that the surface of the soap is not smooth, but rather tightly adhered to a metal sheet with intricate and unfamiliar patterns etched on it, vaguely forming the shape of "[IX]".
" March 7th, look at this."
Xing handed March 7th a bar of soap with a mysterious letter attached, saying, "This seems to be a secret passage leading to the Device IX..."
"Really?"
"How can this thing be fake?"