Chapter 46

Ningguang nodded gently; she didn't care about the style of the realm.

It was just a place to live, after all.

As long as the interior was decorated nicely, that was enough.

Soon, Ningguang’s gaze was drawn to the tall woman behind Su Han.

Didn't he say he was going to get the realm?

Why did he bring back a beauty?

Ningguang frowned and asked, "Who is she?"

"Oh, let me introduce her. This is Shenhe... a disciple of Cloud Retainer, and she can be considered Ganyu’s junior sister. When I went to see Madame Ping,

I happened to run into Cloud Retainer, who said her disciple needed to descend the mountain for training.

So, she asked me to look after her for a while..."

Su Han’s explanation was seamless.

Nonsense.

Could he afford not to explain?

This woman’s eyes were already filled with killing intent.

Hearing that she was an adeptus’s disciple, Ningguang felt a strange sense of relief and smiled at Shenhe: "Hello, I am the Tianquan, Ningguang.

Welcome..."

"Oh..."

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Shenhe nodded coldly.

There was no expression on her face.

Mona looked the other woman up and down, thinking: Is this the legendary adeptus disciple?

It’s my first time seeing one.

Ningguang was already accustomed to the attitude of the adepti.

She didn't mind it.

The realm was inside the teapot.

To link it to the Jade Chamber, adepti talismans were naturally required.

Su Han followed Madame Ping’s instructions.

He linked the entrance of the realm to a room on the second floor.

Accompanied by a flash of light,

the realm was successfully linked.

Mona looked at the miniature world inside and couldn't help but exclaim: "My goodness... is this the power of Liyue’s adepti? This is too magical..."

No wonder the old lady said,

never provoke the adepti of Liyue.

Otherwise, even she wouldn't be able to handle the fallout.

It was clearly just a teapot, yet it hid an entire world inside.

Truly impressive.

Walking into the realm, they were greeted by groves of peach trees.

Pink petals drifted in the wind.

It was like a dreamland.

Walking out of the peach grove, one could see a lake, with houses built around it.

Nearby was a bamboo forest.

Ningguang smiled: "Just looking at a place like this is a pleasure..."

In the past, she had heard how magical the teapot realms were.

But because she wasn't very familiar with Madame Ping,

she naturally didn't dare to think about having one.

Now that she saw it with her own eyes, she understood how comfortable the life of an adeptus was.

Beidou nodded: "It is indeed beautiful; it makes me want to move in... Unfortunately, I’m a person who can’t stay still."

Although she yearned for a place like this,

living here was out of the question.

She still had a whole crew to support.

Su Han smiled: "You can pick a house first. When you have time later, or when you retire... living here would be a wonderful thing."

"Hmm? You have a point, haha... Then I shall accept your offer."

In the end, Beidou chose a more secluded spot.

She wouldn't come often.

She might not even stay once every few months.

So, choosing a remote location was better.

Ningguang chose the highest house, which overlooked the entire lakeside.

Mona picked one at random.

Su Han’s house was next to Ningguang’s.

At this moment, Beidou looked at Shenhe and asked curiously: "Aren't you going to pick a house?"

Cloud Retainer sent her here to train.

It wouldn't be good to live outside.

Shenhe looked at Su Han and said something shocking: "I will live with him; there is no need to pick a house."

A single sentence.

Attracted everyone’s attention.

Beidou was a bit stunned, not knowing what was going on.

A man and a woman living together?

Mona opened her mouth, looking at Su Han, then at Shenhe.

She felt her brain cells weren't enough to process this.

Wait.

These two... could there be some unspeakable secret?

Ningguang looked at Su Han with a blank expression.

She seemed to be waiting for an explanation.

She knew there was more to this; ever since just now, this adeptus disciple’s gaze hadn't moved from Su Han.

Feeling Ningguang’s sword-like gaze, Su Han quickly explained: "That, listen to my sophistry—no, wait... listen to my explanation. Shenhe’s situation is a bit special.

That’s why she needs to live with me..."

"What kind of special situation requires living together? If you’re going to make up an excuse, at least make it believable."

Ningguang was so angry she laughed.

This guy’s excuse was too clumsy.

It wouldn't even fool the ordinary women outside.

However, Shenhe said in all seriousness: "My fate is one of solitary calamity, and he has a Pure Yang body, which can suppress my baleful energy..."

"Solitary calamity? What is that..."

Mona didn't understand Liyue terminology.

Su Han explained: "You can understand it as Shenhe possessing a powerful force within her that she cannot control.

It could even cause her to lose control.

And I have a Pure Yang body. Staying with me

can suppress the baleful energy within her.

In short, that’s how it is..."

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"So that’s how it is..."

Ningguang nodded, her jealousy slowly dissipating.

She wasn't the type to make trouble for no reason.

After hearing Su Han’s explanation, she understood the other party’s predicament.

Besides, having another adeptus disciple

meant having another helper for difficult tasks in the future.

However, the group was currently full.

It was temporarily impossible to add Shenhe.

Seeing there was no gossip left to eat, Beidou naturally didn't bother staying and walked toward her own house.

Mona did the same.

Su Han looked at the expressionless Shenhe and said to her: "Let’s go, let’s take a look inside the house..."

"Okay."

The two walked side by side.

They soon arrived in front of the house.

The houses here were all two-story pavilions.

After all, one house per person would feel empty if it were too tall.

A two-story house was just right.

"You choose; there are two bedrooms in total."

"I’ll just stay next door to you."

"Fine."

After settling Shenhe in,

Su Han sat on the balcony and casually opened the Heavens Task Group.

At this moment, the group was chatting lively.

Mona had a new house and naturally wanted to show it off.

In the Heavens Task Group.

Mona: "Hehe... this house is really beautiful, it’s just a pity I can’t see the starry sky."

After all, it was a teapot realm.

Naturally, there was no way to see the stars for divination.

Ningguang: "You can choose to perform divination on the Jade Chamber; it’s only a few steps away."

Hu Tao: "Wow... what a beautiful house, I want one too! Su Han... save a house for me, please."

Su Han: "Sure, there are plenty of houses. You can come over and pick one later."

Hu Tao: "Hehe~~~ You’re so kind, but... I can’t stay often, after all, I still have to manage the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Visiting occasionally would be nice."

Su Han: "@Ganyu... By the way, your junior sister is here, come back tonight to meet her."

Ganyu: "You mean Shenhe? I’ve only heard Master mention her, I haven't met her yet. I heard Shenhe has a very fierce temper.

She often hurts people."

Compared to the gentle Cocogoat,

Shenhe was naturally considered "fierce."

If Ganyu encountered Treasure Hoarders, she would at most drive them away.

But Shenhe would beat them up.

Beidou: "It’s a pity the group is full, so Shenhe can’t join. By the way... how much experience is left to upgrade? I remember it’s almost there."

Upgrading from a Level 1 group to Level 2

didn't require much experience.

Su Han: "Hmm, four more tasks and it will upgrade."

The group level upgraded based on the number of tasks completed.

Upgrading from Level 1 to Level 2 required ten tasks.

Currently, six had been completed.

Four more were needed to promote to a Level 2 group.

Keqing: "Su Han, these Goblins are actually quite capable. I just received a report; although these green-skinned guys are ugly, they are quite obedient.

The mining work has become much easier."

Mona: "What Goblins?"

Keqing: "A creature from another world, green skin, low intelligence... I obtained a recruitment contract from a solo task.

I thought it was useless at first, but it turned out

these guys are great at mining..."

As long as they are given enough food every day, they will work obediently.

And they don't fight.

Because among the recruited Goblins, Keqing also summoned a Goblin Chief.

Just give it a little meat broth as a reward,

and this guy will automatically manage the other Goblins.

It’s simply too convenient.

Ningguang: "The labor saved can be used for other things; I never thought solo tasks had such benefits.

It makes me want to do tasks too."

Xiangling: "Sigh... I want to too! Let’s see what the task is tomorrow... if it’s a cooking duel, I’m in!"

Hu Tao: "I hope it’s a soul-summoning one, otherwise... it’ll definitely be someone else’s."

Mona: "That depends on fate. I just performed a divination, but I didn't see anything. It seems my divination has no effect on group tasks."

In reality, she had already performed divination over a dozen times.

Whether it was about the group

or about Su Han,

it was useless.

It was as if he had appeared out of thin air.

She once heard the old lady say that even travelers from other worlds could have their trajectories divined upon arriving in this world.

Yet her divination art was useless against Su Han.

Soon, it was night.

Ganyu returned from the Yuehai Pavilion.

When she saw her junior sister, she asked: "Is Master doing well?"

"Hmm. Same as always, very good at communicating..."

"Oh."

Ganyu understood; it was better not to go back for now.

Every time she faced Master, she felt immense pressure.

Keqing, because she stayed in Mingyun Town, hadn't returned yet.

That night, while Su Han was sleeping, he suddenly felt a deep chill.

He woke up in a start to check.

He discovered that there was a bit of black gas in the room.

"Oh no, Shenhe..."

Su Han quickly went to the next room, only to see Shenhe on the wooden bed, constantly talking in her sleep.

And the black gas was drifting out from her body.

At the head of the bed lay the red ropes that had been untied.

"Don't leave me behind..." ===== CHAPTER 133 =====