Chapter 1019: Lady Keqing: Ever Since I Got the Sword-Flying Art, I Can't Even Be Bothered to Walk—So Comfortable

"Yelan's back?"

A flicker of surprise crossed Lady Keqing's eyes.

She had mentioned her just yesterday, and hadn't expected her to return today.

What a coincidence!

But glancing at Lady Ningguang, who was changing clothes in the next room, Lady Keqing said to her little secretary.

"Let her in!"

"Yes, Lady Keqing!"

Customer Baishi nodded lightly, then slowly backed out of the room.

Before long, a capable woman with short hair walked in.

It was the intelligence operative, Seeing Yelan.

If Lady Keqing's signature color was purple,

then Yelan's was blue.

From her hair down to her clothes, every single thing was that color.

Standing beside Lady Keqing, the contrast was striking.

"You've worked hard!"

Seeing Yelan, Lady Keqing smiled and gave a slight nod.

In Liyue, the Ministry of Civil Affairs was the public-facing body,

and generally all matters, big and small, were handled by the Liyue Qixing.

But among those, there were also many inconvenient affairs.

Such as gathering intelligence on Liyue and other places.

Doing this kind of work required staying behind the scenes year-round.

Not only was it exhausting, it also carried a certain amount of risk.

So for these people, Lady Keqing held deep admiration in her heart.

"It's nothing, I quite like this job."

Seeing Yelan waved a hand, utterly unbothered.

Although it was Lady Ningguang who had recommended the job to her,

she had found it a surprisingly good fit.

So there were no complaints.

"Oh right, where's Lady Ningguang?"

Seeing Yelan glanced around the room and noticed no sign of that woman.

Outside, she was an employee of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, so she had to respectfully address Lady Ningguang as my lord,

but in private, naturally there was no such fuss.

After all, Lady Ningguang becoming one of the Qixing was partly thanks to her efforts.

"She's inside changing clothes! She spent a good few hours picking one out before finally finding a suitable one～ 〃!"

Lady Keqing pointed toward the next room and said with a smile.

"Took that long?"

Seeing Yelan found a seat and asked, somewhat puzzled.

In her impression, Lady Ningguang had never wasted time on such things.

Even at important occasions that required the Liyue Qixing to appear,

it was the same.

Because her bearing alone was already enough to dominate the entire room.

"I did this so I could go read manga!"

Lady Ningguang walked out at that moment, laughing as she explained.

She had already changed into that outfit—a perfectly ordinary one.

Somewhat beneath Lady Ningguang's status.

But she didn't mind.

Because what she valued was the lucky element in it.

"Manga? Is that the manga shop that can grant miraculous rewards?"

Hearing the word, a glint of curiosity flashed in Yelan's eyes.

The Worry-Dispelling Bookshop had been open in Liyue for a few days now,

and besides regulars like Lady Ningguang and Lady Keqing, some random passersby had also come by.

So the manga shop's reputation had gradually spread.

It couldn't compare to Mondstadt's side, but it had a certain fame.

Precisely because of this,

even though Seeing Yelan had only returned today, she had still heard a bit of news.

Reading manga could earn rewards from the manga itself, which fascinated her immensely.

She hadn't expected that during her absence, such a miraculous shop had actually appeared in Liyue!

She had originally planned to finish reporting the intelligence to Lady Ningguang before going to investigate.

But now it seemed,

these two not only knew about it, but were quite familiar with it.

"As expected of a professional! You knew as soon as you got back!

Want to go take a look together? Maybe you'll get a reward that suits you!"

Lady Ningguang said with a smile, extending the invitation.

"I'd be delighted!"

Seeing Yelan agreed readily.

The three of them then headed outside the Jade Chamber.

As for those three little secretaries, Lady Ningguang didn't bring them this time.

There was also the matter of the poker tournament that needed their help handling.

"Hm? Why did you stop walking?"

Seeing the two of them halt their steps, Seeing Yelan was puzzled for a moment.

"Because I have this!"

Lady Keqing took out a sword and gestured with a smile.

Apart from the electromagnetic cannon, Sword-Flying Art was her favorite reward.

Ever since gaining this ability, she didn't want to walk at all anymore.

Isn't flying in the sky way better?

As for the no-flight ordinance, that targets Wind Gliders.

What does it have to do with my Sword-Flying Art?

Of course,