The sudden surprise caught Qin Yu off guard.
He held the hairpin in his hand, falling into silence for a moment.
"Hello?"
Yoimiya waved her hand in front of him, puffing out her cheeks.
How dare she say she was fine.
She had seen the gift from that mysterious girl.
She was dumbfounded!
"Hey—"
Yoimiya shouted loudly in Qin Yu's ear.
"If you keep this up, I'll report you!"
Qin Yu snapped back to reality, tightening his grip on the letter.
He stopped lingering and turned to leave.
"I'm going back to my room."
"Hey, wait for me!"
Yoimiya quickly chased after him.
Qin Yu moved swiftly, returning to his lodging in no time.
"Damn it, Qin Yu, stop right there."
Not far behind him, Yoimiya caught up.
She headbutted Qin Yu, panting.
"So... so tired."
She was a bit out of breath.
Yoimiya punched Qin Yu, her face flushed with anger.
This person was definitely doing it on purpose!
"Exercise after meals aids digestion."
Qin Yu chuckled inwardly. Who asked her to keep chasing him?
Now she was suffering the consequences.
Yoimiya ground her teeth, "Where are you going?"
Was he going to elope with the girl from the letter!
Qin Yu smiled slightly and suddenly sidestepped.
"I want to go back to my room and rest, is that not allowed?"
"No!"
Yoimiya flatly refused.
She wanted to keep a constant eye on Qin Yu.
"Oh, I see."
Qin Yu's eyebrows slightly rose at her words, a strange smile playing on his lips.
He subtly took a step forward, closing the distance between them.
"See... see what..."
Yoimiya suddenly felt something was amiss and instinctively hugged herself.
Qin Yu said no more, simply turning and opening the door.
"Please, Miss Yoimiya."
"You, you, what are you talking about!"
"Strange, you came to my door yourself."
Yoimiya finally realized what he meant, her small face flushing red.
"Pervert!"
She yelled indignantly and scurried away outside the courtyard.
Only her small head peeked out, glaring at Qin Yu.
Like a little cat with its fur ruffled.
"Even if you're out here, you're not getting away with anything!"
Qin Yu laughed. And she thought she could stop him?
"If you want to come in, remember to knock."
"As if!"
"You're the one who said you wouldn't come in."
Qin Yu waved his hand and slammed the door shut with a bang.
Leaving only the ruffled Yoimiya, stomping her feet outside.
...
If he could just get into his room, then doing things would be easier.
Qin Yu returned to his desk in the room and took out the letter.
The exquisite envelope was folded with meticulous care.
It seemed the sender was a methodical and practical person.
On it, delicate handwriting was inscribed.
The beef offal vendor who passed by...
As expected of you, Keqing.
As an initial player, of course, he had a special affection for her.
An initial account from Keqing at the game's launch could fetch several hundred yuan on Taobao.
One could imagine how popular she was. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Qin Yu smiled knowingly and unfolded the letter.
He recalled their first meeting...
Back then, to understand the outside world, Qin Yu had made many pen pals.
He hadn't expected his letters to reach Keqing by chance.
Qin Yu wanted to understand Liyue, and she wanted to learn about adventure stories.
As a veteran player with 100% map exploration,
Spinning a few... no.
Sharing a few adventure stories was an easy task, right?
Coupled with his transmigration, Qin Yu's thinking was naturally different.
His views on certain matters resonated well with Keqing.
Over time, they became very good pen pals.
His consciousness returned to the present.
Let's see what Keqing had written in this reply...
The following is the content of the letter:
"Long time no see, my dear friend."
"It's lunchtime, I'll take three minutes to reply."
"I hope this time I won't be delayed from my work because of you again."
"If necessary, I will complete the reply over several days."
Between the lines, there seemed to be a hint of resentment.
Qin Yu sighed helplessly. Keqing was still the same.
What a super workaholic.
Continuing to read:
"I assume you are still doing nothing of consequence."
?
How could she guess so accurately.
Qin Yu's lips twitched, and he subconsciously shifted his posture.
Hmm, to continue reading in a more comfortable position.
"Well, what should I talk about this time..."
"I have so many things I want to share."
The handwriting paused noticeably here.
Qin Yu shook his head.
It was probably a pile of work issues again.
"Your insights on land management last time were truly unique."
"After reading them, I had new ideas."
"Hmm, I'll add an extra hour of work each day to implement them."
Qin Yu silently mourned.
How were those working overtime under Keqing far away doing?
Continuing to read:
"You have talent, yet you are content with mediocrity."
"I truly don't understand what goes on in your mind."
Qin Yu indicated that he just wanted to slack off.
"And another thing!"
The handwriting suddenly became a bit deeper.
"You are my ideal assistant."
"Why did you refuse to move to Liyue!"
"There is a better environment for you to develop here."
"You will definitely fall in love with Liyue."
A better environment?
More like more overtime.
Qin Yu smiled.
Besides, this place was locked down.
If he dared to sneak out, the General would strike him down with lightning.
"...Hmph, forget it."
"You wouldn't listen even if I told you."
"If there's a chance, I will brave the storm."
"And personally 'invite' you back."
The force of the writing grew stronger.
Qin Yu's face darkened.
Keqing, your idea is a bit dangerous.
Is it really necessary to abduct someone back for overtime?
Continuing to read.
Fortunately, she wasn't talking about work anymore.
"I really like the puppet figurines you sent."
"So this is what an Inazuman deity looks like."
"I wonder what we look like in the eyes of deities."
"But let me say this first, I don't like the Geo Archon figurine."
Qin Yu burst out laughing.
Just you wait, you'll say "true fragrance" later.
"As a return gift, I will choose a present."
"This means I can go on a shopping spree again."
"If we shopped together, it would undoubtedly be more joyful."
The handwriting stopped here, interrupting.
It seemed a long time passed.
The writing resumed, but it was rushed.
"The Geo Archon has actually passed away."
"So many things have piled up, I have no time to deal with them."
"So this is what a nation is like without its Archon..."
Qin Yu frowned slightly.
He could feel the heavy emotion in her words.
"Perhaps you are right."
"We should not blindly follow the gods."
"But undeniably, they are truly great."
"I still need to work hard."
The writing paused, as if in thought.
"Indeed, it is truly fortunate to know you."
"You helped me recover quickly."
"As thanks, I will give you the hairpin."
"You know its story, right? I've told you many times."
"I look forward to your reply."
"Preferably, you coming to see me in person with your letter."
The handwriting was scribbled, as if she had no more desire to write.
The letter ended here.
[Ding, Emotion Points from Keqing +1]
[+1+1...]
Qin Yu looked up and let out a long sigh.
The plot has begun. Who knows what the future holds.
He opened his palm.
This was his most important gain, the hairpin.
"Whether I can slip out depends on you."
Qin Yu examined the hairpin and murmured.
"System, stop sleeping, come out."
[Ding, Advanced 2.0 System at your service.]
Heh, it even got a title after the upgrade.
"Show me the new talents."
[Combat Talent: Stellaris Invocation.]
[...]
Qin Yu's gaze swept over the description.
He needed to confirm his suspicions.
His eyes immediately landed on a few lines of description.
[Throw a Thunder Branch, and when Stellaris Invocation is cast again, traverse terrain.]
Qin Yu's heart leaped with joy, "It really works!"
In his previous life, he had used Keqing to explore the game, going everywhere.
He had climbed countless mountains and collected so many Oculi.
This was simply a god-tier talent!
With this talent, getting out wouldn't be a problem at all?
Qin Yu, filled with joy, was about to test his new talent.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, his expression changed slightly.
[Ding, since you've discovered me, there's nothing I can do.]
Why do you have the tone of a villain...
Qin Yu felt speechless.
[Ding, that's right.]
[The 2.0 system unlocks multi-elemental power.]
Qin Yu had already discovered earlier.
Unlike the temporary trial card of the Evil Jade Eye before.
He now truly possessed Electro, able to use it at will.
This was simply a recipe for takeoff.
[Ding, please don't get happy yet.]
[There is a cooldown limit when switching between different talents.]
[The more consecutively you use different talents, the longer the CD.]
[It is recommended to keep it within four characters.]
Qin Yu felt a little disappointed.
This restriction was no different from the team system in his previous life.
"Are you sure you've unlocked five-star talents now?"
[That's right, the 2.0 system provides five-star talents.]
"Hand over the Kamisato Art: Frostbite that you owe me."
[Ding, please complete specific quests first.]
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"Then what about Keqing's ultimate?"
[Ding, please complete specific quests first.]
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