Facing students descending from the sky, Qin felt lost in thought.
Wait, was this storyline unfolding correctly?
Teacher… student…
A graceful, well-behaved silhouette subconsciously appeared in his mind.
"Master, your move."
Little Ayaka hugged him, her smile warm.
Her crisp, young voice was filled with dependence.
As time slowly passed…
"Master, stay with Ayaka forever."
The increasingly beautiful girl held her sword, her smile warm.
"If you break your promise…"
A darkness flickered in the girl's eyes.
A cold glint of light severed the petals around Qin Yu.
"Ayaka won't forgive you."
The memory ended there.
Qin felt a chill down his spine and quickly stopped.
Yes, he already had his good disciple, Ayaka.
Although she had now become filial in a perverted way, betraying her master.
But taking beautiful girls as disciples…
Qin Yu fell silent.
"Teacher… don't you want to take Nilou?"
"I'll work hard."
Nilou bit her lip lightly and took a step forward.
She looked up at Qin Yu, who was so close, her gaze earnest.
Teacher, what are you hesitating about?
"Wait, don't get excited yet."
Qin Yu, watching the girl approach, quickly calmed her.
Don't forget, Keqing and the others were not far away.
If she got any closer, big trouble would erupt!
"Teacher, you agree?"
Nilou blinked her beautiful gem-like eyes, asking happily.
The innocent girl also had her own little thoughts.
She had already read Qin Yu's feelings through her divine power.
Communicating with the Vishap…
So the teacher also needed Nilou's help.
"This… is too sudden."
Qin Yu looked at Nilou, who was smiling sweetly, and said softly.
It was impossible to say that he didn't want to take a well-behaved and cute beautiful girl as a disciple.
Cough, cough. No.
Qin's intention was that he valued the student's abilities.
He still remembered his bet with the Cryo Archon.
One person's strength was ultimately limited.
Qin Yu needed more helpers.
And now…
Nilou's ability to communicate with monsters was very useful.
Pacifying the Vishap and turning them into his helpers.
For this reason alone, Qin Yu absolutely had to win Nilou over.
But…
Why did it have to be teacher and student?
Were other relationships not acceptable?
"I don't have anything to teach you about your abilities."
Qin Yu shook his head, expressing his helplessness.
After all, he only knew how to reason with monsters using his fists and swords.
"Teacher, have you forgotten?"
Nilou smiled sweetly, as if she had expected this.
She raised her small hand, holding the verdant light, which was Qin Yu's life energy.
"With Nilou alone, I can't even communicate with one Vishap."
"But with your power, Master, I can."
"So…"
Nilou looked at Qin Yu, waiting for his response.
Her meaning was clear.
If it still didn't work out…
[Nilou, need help?]
The God of Flowers could also take over.
Nilou pursed her lips and shook her head slightly.
She wanted to resolve her own confusion through her own efforts.
"...I understand."
Qin Yu glanced at the slumbering Vishap.
Nilou's abilities were still in the growth phase.
And life energy had an excellent catalytic effect.
So…
Nilou would grow, and Qin Yu would gain assistance.
This was a win-win situation.
And it was an irresistible and tempting offer.
"I'm at Nilou's mercy."
Qin Yu chuckled, half-jokingly.
Who said sweet-looking girls didn't have their own schemes?
"Teacher, you agreed."
Nilou put her hands behind her back and tilted her head cutely.
In her fluttering eyes, anticipation was sparkling.
"Of course, Nilou."
Qin Yu smiled and nodded, saying softly.
From this moment on, he had another female disciple.
"That's great, thank you, Teacher!"
Nilou's beautiful eyes lit up, and her sweet voice was filled with joy.
This joyful feeling…
She would definitely share it with Sister Ayaka when she saw her.
"…"
Qin Yu smiled outwardly, but felt a little heavy inside.
He hoped nothing would happen with Ayaka.
He had a feeling a disaster was looming.
"Qin Yu—what are you doing?"
Keqing, nicknamed Keke Cat, walked over with Yoimiya.
In reality, she felt something was amiss and came to investigate.
Were they sneaking some treat?
"Nothing, just…"
Qin Yu looked at the Vishap, preparing to explain.
But before he could speak…
"Sisters, this is my teacher."
Nilou had already taken both their hands and was sharing her joy.
"Teacher?!"
Keqing and Yoimiya looked at Qin Yu, whose face stiffened, with strange expressions.
Was this teacher to be trusted?
"For some reason, I always think of bad things."
Keke Cat said with a cold face, resuming her role-play.
Wait, why "again"?
"Bad!"
Yoimiya pouted and crossed her arms.
The emotional master of Hanazaka Slope had seen through everything.
Qin Yu: …
What? Why do they all have such subtle expressions?
Where was the trust between people?
He was an upright person!
"Nilou has a special talent, and I'm guiding her."
Qin Yu pointed at the obedient and docile Vishap, helpless.
Then, he explained everything.
…
Finally, the two women's suspicions were dispelled.
So he was a proper teacher, that was a relief.
Then…
"Nilou, you're so amazing!"
Yoimiya held Nilou's hand excitedly.
This ability is so cool, kids will love it!
"If we could go to Liyue to deal with the Vishap problem…"
Keqing looked at the delicate Nilou and murmured.
Instinctively, she wanted to pull her in for overtime.
Qin Yu, ignored by the women: …
Alas, he was alone again.
"Actually, it's all thanks to Teacher. I'm not that amazing."
Nilou's small face blushed slightly, and she waved her hand.
Her slightly shy demeanor was exceptionally cute.
"Believe in yourself, Nilou."
Qin Yu looked at her with a gratified gaze.
As expected of his good student, still thinking of her teacher.
This little padded jacket was too heartwarming.
"Let's go, we're going back to the Komore Teahouse."
"Okay."
The women nodded and were about to go get their shopping bags.
There were quite a few things.
Specifically referring to a certain shopping maniac, Keke Cat.
She had bought a lot.
"Alright, let the Vishap help with the transport."
Qin Yu smiled slightly.
How could he let the ladies tire themselves out?
Please, Abyss Vishap.
Hmm, and let them carry some more supplies back.
It wasn't for building hot springs or anything.
…
Qin Yu and the others left.
Under the gaze of a toy merchant from Snezhnaya.
"Why?"
The Tsaritsa watched Qin Yu's retreating back, seemingly puzzled.
She looked at Sandrone beside her.
"He's not interested in the war potential of the Vishap."
The first thing he did after capturing the Vishap wasn't to test their sharp claws.
It was… transport?
Qin Yu's unexpected choice left the Tsaritsa silent.
It was most important to fully enhance combat power.
Transporting things should be left to others.
"This is a difference in choices."
Sandrone mused for a moment and said softly.
This simple sentence seemed to awaken the Tsaritsa.
"Continue."
"Around Qin Yu, everyone is relaxed and happy."
Sandrone didn't say it directly but felt a little emotional.
Sharp claws were undoubtedly important.
But… at this moment.
What could they bring to the women around Qin Yu?
The answer was no.
Blindly pursuing something might cause one to overlook the happiness of those around them.
This was the change Qin Yu had brought to the Fatui Harbinger's puppet.
"Relaxed… happy?"
The Tsaritsa murmured the long-forgotten words.
She seemed to understand the difference in gentleness.
Qin Yu's warmth versus her coldness.
Did the god's overly obsessive love neglect more and lose more?
"…"
Sandrone lowered her head slightly.
Right or wrong was up to the god's judgment.
She had never questioned the Tsaritsa's ideals.
But…
Was absolute coldness truly the right way?
…
Silence continued for a long time, until the sun became scorching.
Finally, a light sigh.
"The sun is so strong… let's go back to the Komore Teahouse."
The Tsaritsa put on her hood again and said softly.
"Your Majesty the Tsaritsa?"
Sandrone seemed to have heard something but wasn't sure.
The god seemed to have become a little gentler.