Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

Most importantly, he wanted to see what kind of interesting expression Keqing would make when she saw him again!

Chapter 125 Become a Maid, Keqing!

After the fierce battle, Xiao Yi regained his power and prepared to return to Liyue Harbor to see what interesting reactions Keqing would have if she saw him now.

Having committed such an offensive act, an apology is inevitable. So the question is, how will the noble Miss Yuheng apologize?

According to Inazuma's rules, when admitting mistakes and apologizing, one should show a look full of remorse...

Cough cough, it seems there's no such rule.

Given Keqing's strong-willed yet serious personality, she would probably take full responsibility for all the mistakes alone, or even let herself be the one to deal with them. In that case, we can't let this opportunity slip by. We must make the most of our human initiative and maximize the benefits of the opportunity given to us by Master Keqing.

Of course, this is just a fantasy, and the reality remains to be seen. Besides, there are still many problems to be solved, so the pursuit of happiness should be put aside for now.

Xiao Yi flagged down a carriage by the roadside. Coincidentally, the driver was the same one who had taken them back that morning. The driver was stunned to see that the Zhi Dong people who had been kidnapped were not only unharmed, but also riding with the kidnappers to the port without any restraints.

Xiao Yi, Ying, Gan Yu, Gongzi, and Paimeng squeezed into the rather narrow carriage.

"What's wrong? Isn't the road wide enough? Drive faster!" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

"Yes, yes!" The distracted coachman immediately started the carriage.

The cargo wagons swayed and rattled along the roads around Tianheng Mountain, passing through thick white fog, heading towards Liyue Harbor.

During the journey, D'Artagnan suddenly said, "I never expected that you would be the famous Inazuma Naruko. So, what about your previous statement about joining the Fatui Clan..."

“The clothes of the Fools are indeed very cool, no lie,” Xiao Yi interrupted. “Besides, my employment standards are very flexible; I can quickly accept a new job anywhere.”

“My resume is also quite impressive: a wandering samurai, a guest of Umijima Island, a special agent of Umijima Island, a nutritionist for Narukami Island Society, the personal nutritionist for General Kujo, the adopted son of Raijin… So why can’t I add the Fatui faction to my resume?”

However, what he just said, "it's not a lie," did not refer to joining the Fools, but rather to the fact that the clothes were very stylish, giving the young master an empty promise.

Ambiguous statements are always more useful than pure truth or falsehood.

(Lord: Tartaglia; Trust Value: 55)

Instead of decreasing, it increased by 5 points. Does D'Artagnan think that Narukami's adopted son's promise is more credible?

"Let's not talk about the Fools for now. The martial arts you just displayed were simply extraordinary." D'Artagnan changed the subject and praised you excitedly. "I never expected that in addition to swords and polearms, your archery skills were also so amazing."

"Haha, actually, Mr. Tartaglia, I'm pretty much the same as you." Xiao Yi slapped his thigh in response, "My worst weapon is the bow. It was only thanks to Miss Gan Yu's careful teaching that I was able to successfully pierce through the giant monster with one arrow."

"While I am pleased to receive Mr. Xiao Yi's praise," Gan Yu said with a smile, "could you please slap your own thigh instead of mine?"

Xiao Yi quickly withdrew his hand: "Sorry, I took the wrong picture."

No wonder it felt so soft.

He then pretended to look around at the scenery.

Through the car window, you could see that the visibility was extremely low; you couldn't see anything more than a few meters away. A thick white fog covered everything, as if a curtain of the sky had enveloped the earth.

But when the carriage entered Liyue Harbor, everything suddenly opened up, the bright lights were dazzling, however, the overall color of the city was somewhat purple.

This was the protection of General Thunder, which made Lili Harbor the only "clear" city in all of Liyue. Vehicles and cargo ships could pass normally, and the economy was not hindered by the fog.

Upon entering Liyue Harbor, Xiao Yi told the coachman to stop and do his own thing. He led his companions on foot to the nearest Thousand Rock outpost and asked the soldiers to give him a ride.

The Thousand Rock Army encounters the long-lost Narukami, the erring Lord Ganyu, the great hero of Liyue, the Traveler, and the unwelcome Tartaglia...

Because the group of visitors was so diverse, the soldiers were at a loss and didn't know how to deal with the uninvited guests.

Thor has already arrived in Liyue; this cannot be kept secret any longer.

After all, the Eye of Thunder in the sky, which dispels the fog, is just like the sun; everyone can see it as soon as they go outside. So, whether soldiers or civilians, everyone understands that a foreign deity has come to visit and help dispel the gloom that shrouds the city.

Moreover, Ayato and Ayaka, these two senior propagandists, were ordered by Xiao Yi to spread rumors that mixed up the facts all day long. So, as soon as the Shadow's ship left Inazuma, rumors and gossip flourished among the people.

In short, since the soldiers knew that the gods had come to Liyue, even though a few still considered Xiao Yi a suspect in the destruction of the Jade Pavilion, they had no choice but to treat him politely and pretend not to see Tartaglia next to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi calmly said, "I'll trouble you all to take me to see General Lei Dian."

"Let me report..." the soldier said.

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Yi smiled and asked in return, "Do I need the Seven Stars' permission to see my godfather? That doesn't make sense."

Regardless of who is in the right, it is never good to anger Naruto. The soldiers had no choice but to let the Sen'iwa Army instructor lead them to the Jade Capital Terrace.

……

Upon arriving at Yujingtai, Xiao Yi was immediately surrounded by all sorts of animals and people.

"Narukami's adopted son?"

"So white."

"You'll have to treat Gan Yu well after we get married. Let me tell you, Gan Yu was a child when she was little..."

"I wonder what the Emperor would say if he saw this scene."

"Here, child, Grandma will give you a teapot."

Ying stood to the side, watching this scene calmly with an expressionless face, seemingly a little proud.

Today, Xiao Yi finally recalled the fear of being surrounded by all his aunts and uncles...

He went to great lengths to steer the conversation toward Gan Yu and Ying, finally managing to escape the immortals' encirclement before arriving before the anxious Yuheng Star.

"Miss Keqing, your swordsmanship in knocking my pendant away is quite impressive. You truly are a woman who doesn't yield to men." Xiao Yi, ever the one to bring up the most awkward topics, revealed a malicious smile.

"I'm very sorry, I take full responsibility for this." Keqing bowed slightly. "Please forgive Liyue's offense, I will do anything!"

“Miss Gan Yu and I have had a great time camping these past few days, and we haven’t suffered any losses.” Xiao Yi changed the subject, “However, punishment is still necessary. We can be lenient with the money, but Miss Ke Qing needs to do something.”

"As you wish." Ke Qing bit her lip lightly. "As long as it does not harm the interests of the country and the people, and does not violate ethics and morality, I will have no complaints no matter what."

Xiao Yi pretended to think, then suddenly said, "In the neighboring country of Mondstadt, there exists a maid culture that not only has a long history, but the maid outfit is its essence."

"A maid?!" Ke Qing had a bad feeling.

"Lord Yuheng, please change into a maid outfit and become my personal maid!" Xiao Yi raised his index finger and said logically, "Just for tomorrow. It won't violate the country, the people, or ethics, nor will it delay official business—or rather, comforting the guests' fragile hearts is also part of official business."

Chapter 126 Ke Qing: Please give your orders, Master...

Keqing could hardly believe it: Thor's adopted son actually wanted her to become his maid?!

Xiao Yi said these words not because he wanted to vent his emotions, was indulging in frivolous pursuits, or had some strange idea on his mind, but for a very serious reason.

These past few days have been filled with many affairs in Liyue. As the center of the storm, Keqing must be under immense pressure. If she isn't forced to make time for other things, the strong-willed Yuheng will definitely continue to immerse herself in official duties until she exhausts herself.

She is not like Gan Yu; without the support of an immortal body, she will eventually reach her limit.

Therefore, the miscellaneous tasks were temporarily handled by the other seven stars, giving Keqing half a day to rest and recuperate, which would also be beneficial for the upcoming plans.

After all, Yuheng is the most proactive and pragmatic among the Seven Stars, and she will be the best helper in dealing with strange organizations that are equally capable of taking action.

As for Miss Shadow, she can only stay in Liyue Harbor as a mascot, at most helping to dispel the fog, because Liyue is now an era of human rule, and we can't rely on other countries' gods to solve problems, otherwise where would the face of human rulers be?

However, given Xiao Yi's special status, it shouldn't be a big problem for him to lend a hand.

Despite everything that has happened, Liyue has not publicly dissolved the engagement, so he is still considered the "prince consort".

That said, getting Keqing to rest was no easy task. She was on the front lines during the Lantern Festival, a major holiday, and the Traveler Girl had to work herself to the bone to convince her.

However, time is of the essence, and we must use unconventional methods to force her to rest, that is, to take advantage of Keqing's apology to force her to temporarily leave her official duties.

Yuhengxing fell silent, her cheeks slightly flushed.

In her mind, a maid is similar to a servant, which is a person of low status. Although Keqing had experienced most of the labor positions in Liyue during her field research, such as mining, transporting goods, or even helping others, she had never actually worked as a servant.

Moreover, for Liyue, a dignified member of the Seven Stars, to serve as a maid to the adopted son of the god Inazuma is not only somewhat against the rules, but also affects the face and dignity of the nation.

Ke Qing seemed slightly resistant.

Xiao Yi said gradually, "It's okay, it's not like I need you to serve me. It's just role-playing, just like a game."

“If I do this, what about the compensation…” Ke Qing murmured hesitantly.

“No problem, no problem. Apart from the 14 million you owe, I won’t take a single penny from the Liyue Treasury.” Xiao Yi said frankly. “However, in terms of trade, Inazuma has many difficulties due to long-standing conflicts. I would appreciate it if you could be lenient and waive all the troublesome customs duties.”

He doesn't engage in short-sighted practices; making money should be done slowly, like a stream that flows continuously and benefits future generations.

After thinking for a long time, Ke Qing nodded gently, her voice barely a whisper: "Then, I'll try my best... But we agreed, just one day, tomorrow..."

“Of course, no problem.” Xiao Yi readily agreed, then said as if summoning, “Come out, Great Tengu Kujo Sara!”

"As you command." A female soldier with short black hair appeared out of nowhere.

Long ago, before he became Narukami-sama, Xiao Yi said something similar to Sara, and was mercilessly criticized. Now, Sara has accepted the reality of being a "summoned beast".

“Based on Lord Yuheng’s figure, have a beautiful maid outfit custom-made. I believe that as a commercial city where wealth gathers, Mondstadt must have clothing stores.” Xiao Yi leaned closer to Kujo and whispered, “It would be even better if you could add some embellishments. As for how to do it, use your initiative and come up with something interesting.”

Something interesting? The female soldier sized up Ke Qing, blinked, and seemed to have an idea.

"Go ahead without worry. I'll take care of the general's guards for now," Xiao Yi said, patting his chest.

Sara knew she couldn't go against Narukami's wishes, and besides, the general would go along with him. Helpless, she had no choice but to accept the order to leave Yukyodai and head to the prosperous and fertile Hiyunpo.

At the same time, Gan Yu finally broke free from the immortals' encirclement, leaving Ying and Dadalia at the rear of the encirclement, and then fled to Xiao Yi's side for refuge.

“Miss Keqing, go take a nice hot bath right now and get some sleep.” Xiao Yi seemed to be in character, speaking in a commanding tone, “I don’t want your tiredness to ruin tomorrow’s wonderful journey.”

Yuheng, who usually holds a high position, now resembles a weak woman burdened with debt, and has no choice but to obey the orders of her creditor, Xiao Yi.

After Yuheng left, Xiao Yi looked at Gan Yu and Miss Ying, who had been silent for a long time, wondering what their seniority was.

Forget about seniority.

"Miss Ying... cough cough cough, General." Xiao Yi almost forgot that outsiders didn't know the secret of the real Thor and the puppet, so he quickly changed his address to one befitting his status. "And Miss Gan Yu, are you both free tonight?"

"Just bored." Ying replied without hesitation.

“I’d like to explain the situation to Qixing first, and then work through the night to finish any paperwork I’ve neglected during my stay at Yuehai Pavilion,” Gan Yu replied decisively. “If Mr. Xiao Yi has other matters to attend to, could you please postpone it until tomorrow morning?”

"You corporate slave..." Xiao Yi thought to himself.

“No, I have a date with my lovely maid tomorrow morning.” Xiao Yi’s attitude was firm. “Besides, it’s urgent. You two, please come with me.”

The three of them also left Yujingtai.

On the spacious Jade Capital Platform, only a few soldiers stood guard, immortals formed a circle, and other immortals, who were as idle as street aunties, served as conversation topics for travelers and young masters.

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