The doll dimmed, and the connection to the shadow was severed.
Recognizing the speed of Qin Yu's growth, she needed more time to consider things.
"General?"
Qin Yu held the doll in his hands, feeling a sense of regret.
Why did it have to end after such a short chat?
He hadn't had enough of the General's close-up beauty yet.
"As expected, I need to return to Inazuma City sooner."
Qin Yu looked up at the giant tree, murmuring to himself.
Suddenly, he tapped his head, a look of annoyance on his face.
A miscalculation. He had forgotten to ask clearly what the General's mysterious reward was.
"Qin Yu, what happened!"
From a distance, Keqing ran over, her gaze filled with shock as she looked at the giant tree on the sea.
The size of this tree was too outrageous…
She had just fallen asleep when she was woken by a loud noise.
Keqing, who had rushed out of her room immediately, was worried about Qin Yu's safety and wanted to reach him at once.
But unexpectedly, Qin Yu's superior had come to find him again!
And so, Keqing waited until their conversation was over.
"Nothing, just testing... a new ability?"
Qin Yu spread his hands, feigning nonchalance.
After speaking, he sneakily glanced at Keqing.
This giant tree, impressive, right? He had created it.
Someone couldn't help but show off.
"?"
Keqing crossed her arms and examined Qin Yu from head to toe, a look of disbelief on her small face.
How could Qin Yu possibly possess such an overpowered size?
If he had said it was Archon power, she might have believed him.
"You don't believe me when I tell you the truth."
Qin Yu smiled helplessly but didn't dwell on it too much.
This power was unsustainable, and he couldn't indulge in this false strength.
The core specifics still needed to be discussed with Sandrone to be finalized.
Moreover, Ei seemed to know something. He would ask her when he returned to Tenshukaku.
"Alright, I'll grudgingly admit you're amazing."
Keqing seemed to notice the helplessness on Qin Yu's face and let out a soft hum.
In her heart, Qin Yu was indeed very capable.
Yes, the number one slacker.
"Keqing, I knew you were understanding."
Qin Yu smiled and spread his arms towards the sea breeze.
The divine authority…
Having witnessed a broader world, his heart couldn't help but be stirred.
However, before he could get too excited for long.
"You were talking to the Electro Archon again?"
Keqing came to Qin Yu's side, leaning on the ship's railing and staring at him.
Her large, fluttering eyes were full of scrutiny.
Since he had willingly come to Inazuma, he had to be ready for battle at any moment.
Her intuition told her something was wrong.
Very wrong!
"Well… how should I put it…"
Qin Yu was slightly taken aback, not expecting Keqing's vigilance to be so high.
Was this the innate talent of a cat?
Keqing let out a soft hum, her gaze intensifying.
She wanted to see how Qin Yu would try to talk his way out of it.
"I was discussing work with the General."
Qin Yu thought for a moment and said earnestly.
Yes, his job was to stay in Tenshukaku, chat with Ei, buy desserts, and light novels.
So, his statement was perfectly accurate.
"Work? Would you smile so happily discussing work?"
Keqing glared at Qin Yu and questioned him.
Subordinates smiling at their superiors during work usually meant trouble.
Did he have some ulterior motive?
"This… after all, the General’s attitude towards handling work… is quite relaxed."
Qin Yu paused for a moment and said euphemistically.
Indeed, she was very relaxed, so relaxed that she didn't manage affairs.
"?"
Sensing the whiff of slacking, Keqing was about to say more.
"Alright, alright, don't dwell on this."
Qin Yu smiled and took Keqing's soft little hand.
He gently kneaded it, reluctant to let go.
The sun was so good, didn't she want to bask in it together and talk about life?
"You're up to mischief again."
Keqing puffed out her cheeks and let out a soft hum, her cheeks flushing slightly.
She glanced at Qin Yu furtively.
There were so many people on the ship watching…
"Ahem!"
Qin Yu coughed lightly and glared at the samurai in the distance, whose faces were filled with envy and admiration.
What are you looking at? Why are you butting in!
He applied a little force and pulled Keqing closer, pressing her against him.
"Oh my… the weather is so nice…"
"Let's go, let's go."
The samurai chuckled as if egging them on and quickly ran off.
As expected of Lord Qin Yu, to be so admired by such a beauty, he was too fortunate.
And she was a dignitary from Liyue, yet she was coaxed—no, invited—onto the ship.
Looking any longer would just make them incredibly jealous.
"…"
Hearing the teasing, Keqing's alluring earlobes instantly turned pink.
What are they teasing about?
Inside, shyness and joy clashed, causing her to lower her head.
She leaned gently on Qin Yu's shoulder, falling silent.
"Now that the distractions are gone."
Qin Yu looked down at Keqing beside him and said softly.
"I, I'm going to rest."
Keqing let out a soft hum, trying to escape.
"Ah!"
With a startled cry, her escape plan failed.
Qin Yu had already wrapped his arms around Keqing's soft, slender waist to prevent her from leaving.
"In broad daylight, what, what do you want to do?"
Keqing leaned in Qin Yu's embrace, biting her lip, her voice lacking confidence.
"You're asking me?"
Qin Yu looked at Keqing, who seemed to be resisting yet also anticipating, and smiled.
Of course, he wanted to…
"Ding-a-ling—"
Just then, a crisp ringing sound echoed.
"!"
Keqing's delicate body trembled, and she quickly pushed Qin Yu away.
Qin Yu tutted, his expression darkening.
"Who is playing pranks?"
He instinctively pulled out the source of the sound, his tone displeased.
"This is…"
Qin Yu suddenly froze.
It was the familiar metal contraption, the communication device.
The next moment, a light screen popped up.
"My partner, are you thinking of me?"
An elegant and delicate petite girl sat in a wheelchair, waving at Qin Yu with a gentle smile.
She had said she would contact him after descending the mountain last night.
Had her partner been bewitched by something?
"Sandrone."
Qin Yu blinked, looking at Keqing beside him, who was equally stunned.
Danger!
"Oh? Is someone with you?"
Sandrone blinked her eyes, her voice turning cold.
"It's just…"
As Qin Yu was about to say something, his hand became empty.
The communication device had been snatched away!
The air fell silent, leaving only the two women staring at each other across the distance.
"It's you?"
"Hmph, it's me."
The air was thick with unspoken tension.
Qin Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was just the two of them.
He thought this, and then…
"Little sister Sandrone, look what I found!"
A lively girl rushed into the room, her small face filled with excitement.
Suddenly, she saw the light screen in front of Sandrone.
Beside Qin Yu, a girl she had never seen before appeared.
And she was incredibly beautiful!
"?"
Keqing looked at Yoimiya, whose small mouth was slightly agape and her expression was endearingly naive.
Then she looked at Sandrone, whose smile was playful and demeanor elegant and composed.
Finally, she looked at Qin Yu, who was tilting his head and staring at the sky.
"Ahem, good morning."
Qin Yu forced a smile and waved his hand.
"Everyone…"