socalfunplaces Chapter 32: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [32]
Chapter 32: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [32]
Chapter 32 - This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [32]"Why did you suddenly decide to come down the mountain? Did Cloud Retainer send you?" Ganyu asked, concern in her eyes as she glanced at Shenhe. With the death of the Geo Archon, the relationship between the Adepti and the Liyue Qixing had grown increasingly strained, and Ganyu, caught between two worlds, was struggling to manage her half-human, half-adeptus existence.
"No, it wasn't on my master's orders. I... came to Liyue to find someone," Shenhe replied.
"Find someone?" Ganyu seemed unable to believe her ears.
Traveling alone from Jueyun Karst to Liyue just to find someone—this was something Shenhe would actually do?
Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Ganyu asked softly, "Is he from Liyue?"
"He has black hair, knows how to use a spear, so he's probably from Liyue."
"What's his name?"
"I think his name is Li Feiyu."
"Mhm. How old is he?"
"Judging by his appearance, he seems to be around my age."
"And... how did you two meet?"
"It was in Jueyun Karst... But why are you asking so many questions, Senior Sister?" Shenhe glanced at Ganyu, sensing something odd about her rapid line of questioning.
"N-No reason! I was just curious. You don't have to answer if you don't want to," Ganyu stammered. She looked around nervously before leaning closer and whispering, "But, Shenhe, with matters like this... you must be cautious. Don't rush into anything."
Shenhe paused, thinking deeply.
Getting revenge and cutting down her foe with her spear was something that couldn't be rushed, she reasoned. That man was strong—she needed to take her time and plan carefully.
"I understand, Senior Sister. I'll think it through before taking action."
"Good..." Ganyu was relieved to hear Shenhe's agreement.
Shenhe had a fierce temperament and was easily impulsive. The fact that she was willing to come down the mountain to find someone showed remarkable self-restraint, but in matters of men and women, one couldn't be too careful—lest she fall for someone untrustworthy.
Thinking this over, Ganyu hesitated for a moment before asking softly, "By the way... does Cloud Retainer know about this?"
"I informed my master of my purpose before leaving."
Ganyu's eyes widened in surprise. "She agreed?!"
Shenhe looked puzzled. "Why wouldn't she, Senior Sister? If my master hadn't agreed, I wouldn't be here, would I?"
"Well... you're right," Ganyu muttered, feeling slightly embarrassed for prying too much.
It's best to wait until Shenhe finds that man, then I'll help her judge if he's worthy...
Although tensions between the Adepti and Liyue were high, Ganyu decided it was necessary to make sure Shenhe was settled properly in Liyue before she returned to her duties at Yujing Terrace.
As she pondered whether to take Shenhe to Bubu Pharmacy for some Qingxin tea, a familiar scent caught her attention—a scent she recognized from that night when someone had intruded while she and Yaoyao were bathing.
Luo Qing's scent.
"He's nearby?!"
Startled, Ganyu's eyes darted around, but there was no sign of Luo Qing.
She had previously tried to find him at the Northland Bank during a rare moment of free time, only to be told by his subordinates that he was away on official business and currently not in Liyue. She had no choice but to drop the matter then.
But now, suddenly catching a whiff of his scent on the street—did that mean he was back?
It wasn't that she had to confront him. It was just that...
He saw both her and Yaoyao completely exposed.
That can't just be forgotten...
Seeing Ganyu's anxious