The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

But then I heard her say in a very frank tone:

"I don't know why, but after seeing you, I felt very unhappy."

"Oh?"

Ying, who had been preoccupied with her thoughts, finally snapped out of it upon hearing this and looked at the girl standing at the bottom of the steps, looking up at her.

She doesn't pay much attention to ordinary people, unless they are people who can arouse her interest, such as the lively and cooking-savvy Xiangling, or the brave and loyal Kujo Sara.

These ordinary people are the ones who can attract her attention.

And this so-called Jade Balance Star before her, although it is one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, in her view...

He's just an ordinary person with the eyes of God.

"how you said that?"

Ying silently adjusted her straw hat and asked in a calm tone:

"what do you want to say in the end?"

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Faced with Ying's questioning, Keqing smiled and shook her head, one hand on her hip:

"I didn't mean to say anything, I was just stating an attitude. If it made you feel uncomfortable, I apologize."

"An attitude? I think I'm starting to understand what you mean."

Ying crossed her arms, showing some interest in this one of the seven stars of Liyue, known as Yuheng Star.

"Is this a warning? A warning to me, this uninvited guest?"

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Keqing paused for a moment, wondering why Ying's tone was so...arrogant?

It seemed as if she wasn't talking to herself, but rather questioning herself from a superior position about why she had acted this way.

However, this indescribable arrogance does not evoke anger.

It was as if he had tacitly accepted that her status was far superior to his own.

It's strange, should I say I'm too approachable?

Or perhaps, the woman in front of us, wearing a purple kimono and a veil, is indeed someone of great importance?

Keqing stared at the shadow for a while, then touched her Eye of God.

"It seems I've upset you. I'm sorry. I'm a straightforward person, and I'll say whatever I think or have an opinion about directly."

This is Ke Qing's style of doing things. Although it is indeed strange for her to suddenly confess halfway through that she felt uncomfortable seeing others, it is still a good thing if it is her.

It is true that they will speak their minds frankly to strangers they have just met.

They will also choose to point out their mistakes immediately if they feel they have offended the other party.

She is such a decisive and meticulous girl.

Unfortunately, sometimes...

For some people, an apology alone is not enough.

"Straightforward? Do you think that one sentence alone can make me forget your overstepping of bounds just now?"

Ying's sudden question made her attitude clear.

Upon hearing this, everyone else present showed expressions of impending doom.

"Um, should we say something?"

Paimon leaned close to Ying's ear and whispered his advice.

"Let's not let them continue, otherwise..."

Ying covered her forehead, looking troubled.

Normally, if these two were to engage in a physical conflict, there would be no doubt about it.

Keqing is only one of the best among mortals, but once she clashes with the god she has offended...

I'm afraid they won't last even one round before they're splattered with blood.

"Ahem, Shadow. Let's not dwell on it. Keqing really didn't mean any harm."

"Ok?"

Hearing Ying's suggestion, Ying slowly turned her head and questioned:

"You're not her, so how do you know what she's thinking?"

"Uh..."

This statement is quite simple and direct, almost like saying, "Stop talking nonsense, this is between her and me, if you don't understand, don't meddle."

After being rebuked, Ying, knowing that Ying was not easy to deal with, immediately turned her gaze to Kiana beside her.

He gestured with his eyes to his extremely capable friend to go and try to persuade him.

Otherwise, if a conflict breaks out between the two sides, the situation could easily escalate from a simple verbal dispute into a conflict between nations.

The scope has expanded, but so have the problems...

"I feel like I really should say something."

Kiana understood the situation, so she went over, took Shadow's hand, and whispered in his ear:

"Forget it, Shadow."

"Kiana? Even you say that?"

"Although you may not admit it, in this era ruled by gods, there are indeed people who deny the gods from the bottom of their hearts and hope that people can stand up on their own."

Deny God?

How come she recognized me at a glance?

After hearing Kiana's explanation, Shadow felt increasingly interested in this slightly naive girl.

What kind of courage did she have to deny God in a world dominated by deities?

"What exactly are you...?"

Just as Ying was determined to get to the bottom of things and gain a deeper understanding of Ke Qing,

Xiangling, who was standing to the side, yawned.

"You two, are you done yet? If you dawdle any longer, it'll get dark soon. I was hoping to get back and cook some food..."

After Xiangling finished speaking, she boldly intervened between the two.

It was as if she had no idea what was going on.

This situation surprised Ying slightly, and then she finally realized that she might have slowed down the whole team.

So she had no choice but to nod.

"That's the end of my business with her. Let's go."

And so, this little episode during the trip to visit various characters in Liyue came to an end.

The group continued their journey and eventually arrived at Qingce Village, where they encountered... while visiting an old warehouse.

A group of uninvited guests.

After quickly driving away those bad guys, everyone learned more about the Kitchen God from Chongyun and Xingqiu.

"Hmm... I've found out."

After leaving the cabin, Keqing shook her head with some regret.

"it is a pity..."

Seeing her so dejected, Kiana offered words of comfort:

"It's alright. With a clear direction in mind, you'll make progress day by day. As long as you do the right thing, you'll definitely be rewarded."

"Huh? My heart is set on something... this..."

Kiana's sudden use of her catchphrase greatly surprised Keqing.

She never expected that a phrase she often uttered would be known by this white-haired girl of unknown origin.

That's strange...

However, she just mentioned that she had helped them out of the awkward situation, so logically...

"Alright, Keqing, I'm planning to go to Wangshu Inn to find Yanxiao next. Do you want to come?"

"Please wait a moment. I want to talk to her for a bit, it won't take much time."

Keqing gave the others an apologetic look, then turned to Kiana.

Kiana, the person involved, was somewhat surprised after hearing her suggestion.

Ke Qing has something she wants to say to me? Is it to be said in private?

Honestly, it's pretty strange.

If you feel guilty towards Ying, why not choose to tell her?

"Shadow, is that alright?"

"I won't interfere in these matters," Ying said, crossing her arms and displaying great magnanimity.

She didn't seem interested in the matter.

Having realized this, Kiana nodded.

After receiving permission, the two arrived at the waterfall near Qingce Village, one after the other.

The scenery here is beautiful, with rushing water cascading into the river, the sound of which is just enough to drown out any conversation.

It's clear that the clever Yuheng Star didn't want anyone to eavesdrop on their upcoming conversation, so they chose this location.

Is it that she was overreacting, or was she simply being overly cautious?