But the reality was quite different. Keqing, this somewhat stubborn yet extremely charming girl, was staring at him with her clear almond eyes. Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was blaming him for his improper imagination.
She spat out the lollipop in her hand and said to Su Chen with a half-smile, "Bad boy, who told you to open your eyes?"
Perhaps because Su Chen is not tall, Keqing naturally gave Su Chen the nickname "bad boy".
However, Su Chen did not feel angry about this nickname. Instead, he felt as if he was doing something sinister with his sister, which made him feel even more excited.
Su Chen was unmoved. He answered frankly and with a hint of mischief: "No, I want to see it. Keqing is the most beautiful like this."
Hearing Su Chen's coquettish tone, Keqing's cheeks flushed slightly. She spat coquettishly, but in that extremely gentle smile, there was a fiery passion. There were subtle emotional fluctuations in her eyes, as if hiding thousands of words.
The morning sun gradually filled the room, bringing a touch of warmth and freshness. In such a quiet moment, Keqing playfully lowered her head, her mouth slightly raised, revealing a naughty and charming smile. Her tongue tip gently extended, rosy and full of warmth, and began to wander over the lollipop, as if she was drawing a painting that belonged only to the two of them.
Su Chen observed her movements, feeling a subtle sour and numb feeling spreading in his heart. He murmured softly: "Hmm..." The voice was full of pleasure and some indescribable emotion.
The room became brighter, as if to illuminate the beauty of this moment. Keqing's eyes were full of water waves, crystal clear and deep, as if hiding the secrets of the entire universe. She tilted her head and asked in a playful and tender tone: "Little rascal, are you comfortable?" The tone was full of love and concern.
Su Chen was deeply attracted by her appearance. He couldn't help but reach out his hand and gently stroke her cheek, his voice calm and full of emotion: "Keqing, I love you." This sentence seemed to carry all his emotions and promises.
At this moment, Su Chen felt deeply grateful and possessive. The beloved woman was willing to be so close to him and give him such unique care. The depth and sincerity of this feeling was difficult to fully express in any language.
……
The afterglow of the midday sun shines on the streets of Liyue, covering this ancient city with a golden coat.
Su Chen and Keqing walked out leisurely from the hot spring in the luxurious suite, their bodies and minds bathed in an indescribable comfort.
Su Chen felt a slight pain in his waist, but he knew that with his strong body, the pain would soon disappear.
The two walked side by side on the streets of Liyue, surrounded by bustling crowds and the shadows of ancient buildings. Suddenly, Su Chen showed a mischievous smile, he stopped and turned to Keqing, with a hint of mischief in his eyes: "Keqing, how about we try Yuehai Pavilion next time?"
When Keqing heard Su Chen mention Yuehaiting, her face suddenly became a little unhappy, her fists clenched, her cheeks puffed up, like an angry but cute little hamster. She looked angry and hilarious.
"Su Chen, what did you say?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction and cute confusion in her voice.
Realizing that he might have teased her too much, Su Chen quickly reached out his hand and gently blocked Keqing's lips, his eyes full of apology: "Just kidding, just a joke, okay, Ying is still waiting for me, I'll leave first."
After saying that, Su Chen clasped his hands together, sincerely apologized to Keqing, then waved and ran in the direction of Yingmei, leaving Keqing standing there with a barely perceptible smile on her lips.
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Chapter 215: Sister Ying wants it too much?
The afternoon sun shines on the streets of Liyue. The golden light and the shadows of the ancient buildings are intertwined to form a gentle picture.
Keqing stood on the street, staring at Su Chen's back as he walked away, until his figure completely blended into the bustling crowd and disappeared.
In her eyes, a hint of purple light flickered in the sunlight, as if hiding countless unsolved mysteries.
When she came to her senses, she found that Su Chen had gone far away, and an indescribable emotion quietly rose in her heart.
Her hands tightly grasped the three exquisite puppets, as if seeking some kind of comfort.
This girl, who was used to being alone, felt a sense of emptiness and loss the moment Su Chen left.
Ever since the day she fed Su Chen medicine, this question has been like a fog, lingering deep in her mind and refusing to dissipate for a long time.
Now, Keqing's mind was filled with this question, which kept growing in her heart, so much so that her usual focus and determination on work disappeared.
She stood there, lost in her own thoughts, the world around her seeming to temporarily lose color.
The setting sun cast a golden glow over the streets of Liyue. Keqing stood there quietly, holding the puppet tightly in her hands, her heart surging. Suddenly, her fingers relaxed slightly, and a happy smile appeared on her face.
A hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Su Chen, you have traveled to four places and have a wide range of knowledge... You can definitely tell me what words should be used to describe my feelings."
Her eyes became brighter: "Wait for me, I will come to you tomorrow and ask everything." Keqing's soliloquy was full of anticipation and determination.
Passersby looked sideways and saw the purple-haired girl with a smile on her face, like a peach blossom fairy. They couldn't help but be attracted by her beauty and temperament.
"It's just because... my name is Keqing." She said softly, walking towards the distance with light steps, but her heart was determined.
At the same time, in another place, Su Chen closed the door and saw Yingmei sending Paimeng away with a serious expression. A trace of doubt arose in his heart.
"Sister Ying, what did you want to tell me just now?" he asked.
Yingmei frowned slightly and gently stroked the desk with her fingers. Then she looked up and looked at Su Chen seriously, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her golden pupils: "Brother Chen, do you want to leave Liyue with me and return to where we should have returned to?" There was a deep emotion in her voice.
Su Chen was stunned by the question and then fell silent.
There was a hint of sadness in Yingmei's eyes. She was afraid of losing Su Chen and afraid that Keqing would take away her beloved brother Chen.
This worry and expectation made her involuntarily make this proposal.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the curtains and falls on Su Chen and Yingmei, adding a touch of soft warmth to the room.
Su Chen's golden pupils appeared particularly deep in this warm light, and had always been a safe haven in Yingmei's eyes.
But recently, she discovered a new color in his eyes - purple, that is Keqing's color. She couldn't help but feel an inexplicable anxiety in her heart.
"...Sister Ying, although I don't understand what you mean, but... for now, I will not leave Liyue Harbor in the short term." Su Chen's voice was firm and helpless. He shook his head, as if trying to get rid of the inner entanglement.
Yingmei's brows were furrowed, and there was a hint of sadness in her voice: "Oh...is it really still because of her? Keqing, who has always been with you, has she replaced my place in your heart a long time ago?" There was bitterness in her smile and her eyes were full of loss.
Su Chen's heart tightened slightly, and he hurriedly explained: "Sister Ying, you are my only sister, and Keqing... I owe her too much, I want to repay all her kindness to me." There was an unspeakable complexity in his voice.
Yingmei's expression suddenly became a little excited: "Repay her? Just because she made you wear a maid outfit a few days ago, and made you be humble to those people, just to get that little bit of insignificant information?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice.
“…Sister Ying, how did you know?!” Su Chen asked in surprise, with a hint of astonishment in his eyes, and then he quickly explained: “It was only because of special conditions at that time. If the conditions allowed, I believe that with Keqing’s personality, she would also go there in person.”
Sister Ying shook her head helplessly, and said in a low voice: "Brother Chen, you have to believe that I am the person who knows you best in this world. In fact, you wanted to kill those people at that time, right?"
"...Yingmei?" Su Chen felt a little uneasy. He raised his eyes slightly, which had been lowered due to embarrassment, and saw Yingmei lowering her head. There seemed to be a layer of dark atmosphere surrounding her. He hurriedly walked a few steps closer and asked softly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Brother Chen...you are still too kind after all." Yingmei's voice sounded a little stiff. She slowly raised her head, her eyes looking a little confused.
Su Chen just looked at her quietly, but when he saw Yingmei's face, he involuntarily took a few steps back.
On that once familiar face, he saw an expression he had never seen before - one of deep disappointment and pain.
At this moment, Yingmei was wrapped in a layer of strange black mist, as if it was going to devour everything of her. Su Chen frowned, he could feel the abnormal energy surging in Yingmei's body.
"I can't give up like this!" A hint of determination flashed through Su Chen's mind. He quickly raised his hand and gathered a dazzling light.
【Recover Heal】!
As the sound of healing fell, a warm healing energy surged out from his palms and quickly covered Yingmei's entire body.
Under the impact of the healing energy, the black mist began to churn violently, as if it had encountered a natural enemy, and then was dispersed bit by bit. Su Chen's expression was solemn, and his eyes flashed with determination and strength. He knew that he could not have any hesitation.
As the last wisp of black mist was completely cleared, Yingmei's body finally calmed down, but she was still unconscious. Su Chen gently picked her up and held her tightly in his arms, his heart full of worry and self-blame.
He recalled the process of subduing ghosts with Walnut, and thought that perhaps a wild ghost that was accidentally missed at that time took advantage of the opportunity to sneak in. In addition, Yingmei might miss him too much. In simple terms, she wanted him too much, so the resistance of her body consciousness decreased. The ghost took advantage of Yingmei's willpower being too dissipated and attacked her.
Fortunately, Su Chen obtained a special talent "Yin Yang Eyes" from Hu Tao, which enables him to see ghosts hidden in the ordinary world.
After noticing the abnormality in Yingmei's body, he used the enhanced version of the [Heal] skill in time to dispel the evil power from Yingmei's body and avoid more serious consequences.
Su Chen picked up Yingmei, held her in his arms like a princess, and returned to the room they rented.
Mona was still busy outside, and Paimon was still sleeping in bed, so Su Chen gently put Yingmei down, his eyes revealing deep concern and self-blame. "I will protect you, Yingmei." He said softly, then sat by the bed, quietly protecting her.
Su Chen's face was still solemn. He gently stroked Yingmei's forehead with both hands, feeling her body temperature. A quiet atmosphere filled the room, with only his breathing and slight movements echoing in the air.
His eyes were fixed on Yingmei's face, observing every subtle change in her expression.
Yingmei's breathing gradually became stable, and she had obviously recovered from the dangerous state she was in. Su Chen gently placed her hands on the quilt and carefully checked her arms and legs to make sure there was nothing abnormal.
His movements were extremely gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing her sleep.
After checking Yingmei's body and making sure she was fine, Su Chen sighed softly. Although he was still a little uneasy, seeing Yingmei's peaceful sleeping face, his worries were slightly relieved. He stood up, walked to the other corner of the room, and gently woke up Paimeng who was taking a nap nearby.
"Paimon, wake up." Su Chen's voice was low and gentle.
Paimon rubbed his eyes, looking a little confused. "Su Chen, what happened?"
"Sister Ying just ran into some trouble, but she's fine now. I need you to stay here and take good care of her." There was an unquestionable firmness in Su Chen's tone.
Paimeng nodded, with a serious look in his eyes: "Don't worry, Su Chen, I will take good care of Yingmei!"
Su Chen patted Paimon's head gently, then turned around and looked at Yingmei who was still sleeping, his eyes full of deep concern. He whispered, "If anything happens, wake me up immediately."
He inspected the room again, making sure everything was safe, and then quietly walked out of the room. Although he was still a little worried, knowing that Paimon was here, he could feel a little relieved. He closed the door and walked quietly to the other end of the corridor, silently praying that Yingmei could spend the night safely.
As the night deepened, Su Chen's figure blended into the shadows of the corridor, but his mind still remained in that warm and quiet room, hoping that Yingmei would wake up safely.
As the night deepened, Su Chen lay alone on the cold bed, his eyes fixed on the wooden ceiling, his heart was in turmoil. He whispered to himself: "But being alone can always give me some peace and quiet, no matter what happened today, tomorrow... I still have to go to work with Aqing..." His voice was filled with a hint of helplessness and fatigue.
"I hope I can get up earlier... and not be late again." Although he felt that Keqing's scolding was a little cute, at this moment Su Chen could only give a smile to the wooden ceiling that was the only thing left in his eye sockets, which no one responded to.
He lay there, thinking about a person's day and a person's night. They always seemed so peaceful, making people inadvertently underestimate the crisis, be indifferent to life, and even ignore the lurking of death.
On the desk, only a small section of the hilt was exposed from the scabbard, shining faintly in the weak sunlight, like a lonely star.
The next day, the sky was covered with a light layer of cold fog in the early morning. Keqing stood under the eaves, the breeze gently caressed her cheeks, bringing a hint of chill. She gently covered her face, watching the raindrops that had not yet dispersed slide down the corner of the house, splashing with tiny sounds of water.
Keqing raised her head slightly, trying to see what the sky looked like today. The rain from last night seemed to make the sky today too clear, as if it was about to melt, turning into tiny drops of water that gathered into a cold pool on the bumpy land, reflecting her worried little face.
For some reason, every time Keqing looked at the Wanmin Hall not far away, a voice would always ring in her heart, alerting her. But she just shook her head gently, adjusted her hairpin, and after confirming that there was no problem with her clothing, she suppressed her worries.
Although it was past nine o'clock, the blond boy had not yet arrived. Keqing secretly decided in her heart that she must teach Su Chen a lesson today. Her steps became firm, and she walked quickly towards Wanmin Hall, her heart full of expectation and determination.
Su Chen's room was illuminated by the faint morning light. Keqing gently pushed open the unlocked door, secretly reminding herself that she must teach Su Chen a lesson about the importance of safety precautions next time. She sighed and walked into the room, feeling curious about Su Chen's living habits.
The room was small but simple in layout. The main part of the room was composed of a table, a wooden bed and necessary dark curtains. However, last night's rain dripped in through the open windows, leaving a few water stains, reflecting the scabbard in the corner of the room, making it even more glittering. Keqing frowned slightly, secretly criticizing Su Chen's carelessness.
"Su Chen, it's time to get up." She said softly, her eyes falling on the boy who was still sleeping on the bed.
"Hmm..." Su Chen opened his eyes dazedly when he heard the voice. He felt a sharp pain in his head and seemed a little dazed. He struggled to stand up, put his palms on the bed to stabilize himself, and forced a smile: "Aqing, why are you here? Is it because you are so charming that the door opened for you..."
"You're so slick right after getting up. You're worthy of me, right?" Keqing shook her head gently, her tone reproachful but caring. She took a few steps towards Su Chen, her eyes swept across the rain-soaked curtains, her purple eyes turned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she said seriously, "You didn't even close the curtains, Su Chen, did I give you a holiday for too long?"
Su Chen listened to Keqing's reproach and felt helpless: "This... I'm sorry, I'm sorry. After I came back yesterday, I always felt unwell. I went to bed early and didn't pay attention to these." There was a hint of fatigue in his voice. Obviously, the sound of rain and discomfort last night made him spend a sleepless night.
Keqing looked at Su Chen with a hint of worry in her eyes, but she still maintained a stern attitude: "Feeling unwell is not an excuse. You should pay more attention to your body and lifestyle." Her words revealed her concern and expectations for Su Chen.
Su Chen nodded slightly, grateful for Keqing's concern, but also aware of his own negligence. He decided that after getting up today, he must tidy up his room and re-plan his living habits.
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Chapter 216: The Abyss Prince Kong's Intervention
Keqing's eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing a hint of surprise. She quickly walked to Su Chen, leaning forward slightly, with concern flashing in her purple eyes.
She asked softly, "How are you? Are you feeling better now? You can put today's work aside for now. Do you need me to bring you some medicine?"
Facing Keqing's nervous and caring gaze, Su Chen felt his heart beating faster and his cheeks unconsciously turned slightly red.
He stood up hurriedly, coughed twice, and declined with a hint of embarrassment: "No, no. In fact, it was my own carelessness, and..." He paused, his eyes evasive, "Today, I am late again, right?"
Keqing nodded and answered simply and directly: "Yeah." There was no blame in her voice, just calm as usual.
Such an answer made Su Chen even more at a loss. He scratched his head awkwardly and said with an apologetic smile: "Then please wait a moment, I will clean it up and it will be ready soon."
Su Chen nodded to Keqing apologetically, then turned and went into the bathroom. Although his steps were brisk, his eyes could not hide his fatigue.
Keqing stood there, silently looking at Su Chen's back, a trace of worry rising in her heart. "Work can be put aside for now, health is the most important..." She muttered to herself, frowning slightly.
At this moment, her hand accidentally touched a scabbard on the desk behind her. She was slightly startled, turned her head, and her eyes fell on the golden pattern, as if she was attracted to it.
Keqing was already proficient in swordsmanship and had studied the shape and texture of swords. She couldn't help but become interested in the strange sword in front of her. "Is this sword yours?" she asked, with curiosity and surprise in her tone. "I've never seen you use a sword before. I didn't expect your sword to be like this."
She carefully took the scabbard in her hand, held the hilt with her right hand, and gently touched the gold and silver lines with her left hand. There was a trace of inquiry in her eyes, as if this sword could help her understand Su Chen better.
As she observed the sword more and more, Keqing not only realized that it was an extraordinary sword, but also felt a strong and inexplicable sense of familiarity. Her heart trembled slightly, and a complex light flashed in her eyes.
"Although it is impolite to use other people's things unintentionally, Su Chen, I still want to understand it now." She thought to herself, with a hint of determination in her eyes.
She turned her eyes to the direction of the washroom, and after confirming that Su Chen had not returned, she gently pulled open the scabbard. The hilt was old gold, with a pattern of a howling phoenix dragon engraved on it, majestic and domineering. The blade was crystal clear white, with a red-gold line in the middle, pointing straight to the tip of the sword. The blade turned slightly, and even without a trace of external light, one could feel its extraordinary sharpness.
Even the knowledgeable Keqing couldn't help but exclaim: "This is really an excellent sword, but..." Before she finished her words, her eyes suddenly became sharp.
Keqing gently extended the index finger of her right hand, and a faint purple light appeared on her fingertips. She carefully held the sword straight, and then let her fingertips slowly slide along the lines of the sword. When the purple electric light touched the tip of the sword, the word "Dream" written in the script suddenly appeared on the sword.
"Sure enough, my guess was right." Keqing sighed softly, with mixed feelings. She gently put the sword back into the scabbard and put it back on the desk, but her purple eyes were already filled with deep thoughts.
More than a month ago, with the help of Su Chen, she led the Qianyan Army to investigate the Sheng family, a wealthy merchant family that had fallen into corruption. Although the result was ideal and the criminals received the punishment they deserved, many precious items in the Sheng family's treasure pavilion disappeared during the investigation. The sword in front of him was the priceless heirloom of the Sheng family, the Wumeng Sword, which disappeared from the treasure pavilion at that time.
According to legend, this sword possesses extraordinary power. One sword can end endless dreams, two swords can awaken lost people, and three swords can connect dreams with reality. This allows dreams and reality to transform into each other, all driven by the will of the person being acted upon.
That time, when Yue Haiting, Ganyu and others were discussing the sword, a figure suddenly appeared in Keqing's mind. It was a figure wearing silver-white light armor and long golden hair. He was the thief who was famous for stealing precious artifacts in Mondstadt, and he still left no trace.
This thief even made the merchants in Liyue say that he almost stole the Wind Eagle Sword from Jean, the acting leader of the Knights of Favonius. But since he came to Liyue, everything seemed to have become unusually quiet, and all investigations had no results.
Now, Keqing unexpectedly discovered the Wumeng Sword in Su Chen's room, and was so shocked that she couldn't express it in words. "Su Chen, why did you find it in your room..." She was filled with doubts and uneasiness.
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