Moonlight spilled in through the window, and for a moment, silence reigned.
Qin Yu and the two women eyed each other, neither speaking.
Just as the atmosphere remained stiff.
"Stop fighting!"
Qin Yu put his hands on his hips, trying to exude some of the dignity befitting the master of the house.
After all, this was his room.
Was it right for them to break in and fight without permission?
But before he could say anything more.
"?"
Ei narrowed her purple eyes slightly and raised the blade in her hand.
Were you talking to me?
"Cough, I'm sorry."
Sensing the dangerous gaze of the great leader, Qin Yu instantly lost his resolve.
He took a step, intending to return to his bed.
To wake up and see two gods fighting was surely a dream...
He might as well go back to sleep and pretend nothing happened.
"Stop."
A calm voice echoed, and Qin Yu immediately took a step back.
He stood obediently in place.
Who exactly was the one who had barged into the room in the middle of the night!
Ei nodded with satisfaction, casting a glance at the woman in the white dress.
It was indeed the first Dendro Archon, the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
In the gaze of the aloof general, there was a flicker of something unreadable.
"...?"
Qin Yu keenly sensed something was off, and a thought stirred within him.
The great leader seemed to be showing off something.
Where did this inexplicable sense of rivalry come from?
"!"
In the mental space, Nahida stomped her foot anxiously.
Hurry and check if Brother Qin Yu was injured!
The little Dendro Archon suddenly wished she could take over his body.
"Mmm... are you not hurt?"
A warm sensation approached Qin Yu, and a gentle hand took his.
Qin Yu blinked and instinctively turned his head.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata had already half-knelt, carefully checking for any potential injuries.
As if comforting a child, she even pouted and blew softly.
This action was suggested by Nahida, of course.
And with Rukkhadevata's gentle nature, she would have done it anyway.
The two gods of wisdom had coincidentally arrived at the same thought.
"...I'm fine."
Qin Yu suddenly felt a slight tingling sensation all over.
This overwhelming maternal aura made it hard for him to keep his eyes open.
Mrs. Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, it's a bit much to be this gentle right off the bat.
"If anything feels uncomfortable, you must tell me."
"Mhm, thanks."
Qin Yu calmly withdrew his hand and said so.
He also shifted his stance, creating some distance between them.
"..."
Rukkhadevata's gaze flickered, and she smiled knowingly.
Her eyes met Ei's by chance.
So that's how it is.
Qin Yu's relationship with the Electro Archon was quite unexpected.
"Brother Qin Yu, why is he..."
In the mental space, Nahida sensed Qin Yu's distancing and felt a pang of disappointment.
Did he not like her grown-up self?
The little angel felt a touch of insecurity.
Was this one of the troubles of growing up?
"Ei, the moon is beautiful tonight."
Qin Yu coughed lightly and moved closer to Ei.
Seriously, at a time like this, you want to look elsewhere? You don't want to get closer to the great leader?
Did your brain short-circuit? Do you want to be hung on the statue?
Qin Yu knew how to handle such life-threatening questions.
"..."
Ei let out a soft hmph and turned her face away.
Her Musou Isshin was honestly sheathed.
It was evident that her fierce coldness had softened considerably.
Qin Yu smiled silently.
Great leader, don't be angry.
"..."
Ei's lips curled up slightly.
Qin Yu's immediate choice to come to her side was a significant bonus.
"That was very dangerous just now."
Qin Yu subtly expressed his concern.
"I'm fine. It's you I'm worried about."
Ei couldn't help but glance at Qin Yu, her gaze rippling.
Yu, haven't you realized that you are currently...
"Indeed, Qin Yu."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata echoed the same sentiment.
Since you both said it was dangerous, why did you still block the elemental power of two gods?
Most importantly, Qin Yu actually succeeded.
He was completely unharmed!
Such a miraculous ability surprised even the god of wisdom.
Was it because of that golden shield?
"It's just a small trick."
Qin Yu thought for a moment and said modestly.
[Combat Talent: Earth's Core]
[Also known as Impregnable, Teyvat's Slacker Cultivator]
[Rex Lapis, Pain, Shield, Understand?]
The system's evaluation was concise.
[The sense of security you provide is less than half of Rex Lapis'!]
Such high praise was enough to indicate the power of this talent.
His ability to withstand the direct attacks of the two women was proof enough.
They were two gods, after all!
With this talent, why should he fear being "stabbed" by other girls?
It was simply impossible.
Qin Yu was starting to feel a bit too confident.
[Ding, a reminder.]
[This talent was unlocked after you completed a check-in achievement.]
Qin Yu: What check-in?
[Pretending to be asleep and peeking at two female gods fighting for you.]
Qin Yu: ...
He suddenly lost all his joy.
And this unlocking mission was too strange.
Why didn't it tell him there was a mission to peek at three female gods fighting for him?
[Ding, you actually guessed it.]
Qin Yu: ...
[Querying tasks, currently there are three, four, five... ]
System, please shut up!
Qin Yu's back grew cold.
How could so many gods be fighting over him?
Of course, this talent wasn't invincible.
Being able to withstand the elemental attacks of the two women was also a coincidence.
The shield strength of the Jade Shield was directly linked to Qin Yu's maximum HP.
But the coincidence was that he had come into contact with Mrs. Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Yes, that warm, milky white feeling.
His Electro power had filled Mrs. Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Correspondingly, some Dendro power also remained within Qin Yu.
This meant...
[Ding, how does it feel to connect with the Irminsul?]
That's right, in that instant, Qin Yu had shared a portion of his maximum HP with the Irminsul.
It was reasonable that he could withstand the not-fully-powered attacks of the two women.
"Mmm... you look quite energetic."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata chuckled lightly.
Ei kept her face turned away, her expression a little unnatural.
"You guys..."
Qin Yu blinked, why were they looking at him like that?
"It's late, you should still pay attention to staying warm."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata said softly, looking Qin Yu up and down.
Speaking of which, he was not wearing any clothes in front of two gods.
Was this considered blasphemy?
His physique wasn't bad, quite sturdy.
"Cough, sorry."
Qin Yu suddenly felt a chill on his upper body.
He then realized he hadn't put on his outer garment yet!
So...
Under the curious gaze of the Electro Archon and the Dendro Archon, Qin Yu feigned composure and changed his clothes.
Seriously, changing clothes in front of two gods was so weird.
And why were they watching so intently!
But what Qin Yu didn't know was.
It seemed like only two people were watching him.
But in reality, there was still a little angel observing in secret.
Shocking, three gods were doing this to Qin Yu!
"Alright, let's get down to business."
After the awkwardness of their first meeting, the group sat together.
After all, it was a meeting of two gods, on the surface.
On Nahida's small bed.
Ei and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata sandwiched Qin Yu in the middle.
Qin Yu: Dare not move.
"By the way, where is your daughter?"
Qin Yu looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, confused.
"!"
In the mental space, Nahida became nervous.
Should she reveal her identity here?