Setting the Forest Ablaze

Shen Luo looked up at her, while Furina's expression revealed seriousness.

This question prompted Shen Luo to start thinking as well.

Yes, why?

Is it out of sympathy?

But do you need a reason to like someone?

Shen Luo is simply captivated by Furina's story and wants to protect this girl. His motivation for wanting to protect her stems from his love for Furina; what other reason is needed?

After a long silence, Shen Luo still couldn't figure out why he liked her.

He could only half-prop himself up, staring blankly at Furina.

"Because I understand you completely, I want to be with you, or have you by my side. I like you very much, but if you insist on asking me why I like you, I can't give you an answer."

"It's alright, this answer is enough."

Furina responded with a smile.

Shen Luo understands her.

The person who could understand her was someone Furina had waited for for five hundred years.

This person is right in front of me now.

Shen Luo's explanation instantly relieved Furina, and at the same time, she developed a different kind of feeling towards Shen Luo.

However, she did not regret rejecting Shen Luo at all. In Furina's view, this was a responsible act towards Shen Luo.

In fact, anyone who knows her, even if they only know her for a minute, will feel a great liking for Furina.

Because this is the kind of person she has been waiting for.

"Let's go to sleep!"

"Furina said happily."

Having just been rejected, Shen Luo suddenly felt a little uncomfortable about sharing a bed with someone.

He hesitated before saying, "Actually... I can conjure up another bed, you see?"

"No need, I just like a bed."

Furina quickly hugged Shen Luo's arm, a satisfied and reassuring smile on her face.

Shen Luo was bewildered by her sudden change.

Didn't this guy just reject his confession? Why is he being even more enthusiastic than before?

"Are you sure we want to sleep in the same bed tonight? You don't need to feel guilty."

"What self-blame?" Furina asked, puzzled. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she pinched Shen Luo's arm hard, making Shen Luo wince in pain.

"I remember now, since you can conjure two beds but not the other way around, did you tamper with the bathroom door too?"

"No, we don't have that!"

Shen Luo widened his eyes and explained with an extremely sincere expression.

"Real?"

"Real!"

Furina brought her face closer, her two large blue eyes intently observing Shen Luo's eyes. They were so close that Shen Luo could smell the fragrance of her breath.

"Do you think you're a lie detector, staring at me like that?"

"Hmph, of course I can tell you're not lying."

Did I say that or not?

"Probably not."

Shen Luo rolled her eyes and lay down.

However, Furina continued to cling to his arm, behaving very intimately, which made Shen Luo feel very uncomfortable.

This guy, he suddenly seems like a completely different person.

Could it be that Furina is essentially a master of seduction, outwardly rejecting me while secretly flirting relentlessly until she's completely hooked?

Thinking of this, Shen Luo silently pulled his arm out of Furina's embrace.

To everyone's surprise, the girl frowned and scolded, "What are you doing? Sleep quietly."

After she finished speaking, she hugged Shen Luo's arm again, which made Shen Luo wonder, "Good grief, who's being dishonest here?"

Meanwhile, the group of people inside the Star Dou Great Forest were practically cursing with impatience.

Because the wait was so long, the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape even woke up, but the two were completely terrified of the humans.

One immediately submerged to the bottom of the lake and remained silent, while the other quickly fled in one direction, crushing a large number of trees.

Qian Daoliu was also losing patience. He opened his eyes from meditation and looked around in confusion.

"In my memory, these Ferocious Beast aren't usually this good at keeping quiet."

Bibi Dong looked up at the sky. "It'll be dawn soon. I want to keep drawing cards today. Do I have to keep waiting?"

Qian Renxue turned her head and looked at the group of people around her. Most of the others had already obtained their level 20 breakthrough materials, so they were all there to wait with her and Qian Daoliu.

After thinking for a moment, Qian Renxue said, "How about this, you all go back first, and my grandfather and I will stay here and wait."

Although Qian Renxue is a daughter, Bibi Dong still values her personal strength more.

She had only stayed because of Qian Daoliu's sake; if Qian Daoliu hadn't been there, Bibi Dong would have left long ago.

Goodbye.

Bibi Dong spoke first.

It was almost dawn, and she still wanted to keep trying to draw five-star characters from Shen Luo.

Bibi Dong even hopes that she can get Keqing again by chance. She is currently at Keqing, but for her, Keqing is the most likely to reach C1, since there is only one permanent banner, while the rate-up banner is completely random.

Bibi Dong led the way, the other elders exchanged glances and bowed as well, stepping back.

The people didn't want to linger for even a second longer and followed the elders away.

Qian Renxue turned her head and saw that only six retainers had stayed behind out of loyalty.

However, Grandpa Qian Daoliu immediately waved his hand. "You guys should go back and draw cards quickly. Time is money now. The most important thing is to convert all the existing Soul Power into the combat power of the Genshin Impact as soon as possible. Being able to draw cards before others is our advantage."

Hearing what the leader said, the other retainers stopped being coy and left one after another.

Qian Daoliu's idea was simple: everyone else's five-star characters had breakthrough materials, but he and his grandson did not, so they should be the ones waiting here.

Others have more important things to do and don't need to waste their time here.

As for this side, with their combined strength, even if they can't obtain the breakthrough materials, escaping this place should be relatively easy.

The question now is, is Bi Ji really not planning to appear again?

Qian Daoliu said, "Xue'er, let's wait until noon today. If Bi Ji hasn't appeared by then..."

Qian Renxue: "Are we leaving now?"

A cold glint flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes. "No, we'll set the forest on fire!"

"Ah?"

Qian Renxue was completely taken aback by her grandfather's plan and was momentarily stunned.

"Damn it, they've waited until now. I refuse to believe they won't come out of their shells once the forest catches fire!"

It seems Grandpa is very resentful.

Qian Renxue doesn't even dare to mention flowers now.

However, it didn't take long for the atmosphere to subtly change.

Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue noticed the difference in atmosphere almost simultaneously.

They looked around and soon spotted two people appearing in one direction.

A man and a woman; the man was dressed in a black robe and was tall, while the woman was dressed in a green dress. It was none other than Bi Ji, who had escaped earlier.

Qian Daoliu narrowed his eyes. "How cunning. He only appeared after everyone had left."