Qiu Bai walked out of the Komore Teahouse, it was still nighttime.
At this moment, there were few pedestrians on the streets of Inazuma.
The moon hung in the sky, cicadas could be heard chirping, and fireflies floated among the grass.
Lights were on in every household, cherry blossoms scattered on the ground, and a pleasant fragrance filled the air.
"Hehe, Inazuma City at night."
"Not a bad view at all."
Qiu Bai put his hands on his hips and sighed appreciatively.
He walked to a deserted place, then instantly disappeared.
When he appeared again, he was already on the eaves of the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Beside him was a small pink fox, curled up on the eaves.
She was startled by Qiu Bai sudden appearance and was about to make some squeaking sounds.
But then she noticed the appearance of the person before her.
With lively little eyes, she curiously examined Qiu Bai.
Qiu Bai looked at the Serenitea Pot in his hand.
"Hmm..."
"It's been so long, and I still haven't used this."
Qiu Bai put down the Serenitea Pot, which floated on the eaves of the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Then Qiu Bai stretched out one hand, silently recited something and was sucked inside.
What appeared before his eyes was a traditional Liyue house.
A sun-like light in the sky illuminated this place.
Qiu Bai was on a floating island.
The island connected to many similar places, surrounded by mist.
Under the light, these clouds appeared pale yellow, incredibly beautiful.
"Not bad."
"Looks like Ping'er put in quite a bit of thought."
Qiu Bai, with his hands behind his back, examined his surroundings and nodded with satisfaction.
Then he strode towards the house.
There were few items inside the house, just benches and tables and such. The loft was the sleeping area.
Qiu Bai walked into the loft, smiled at the bed before him, then lay down on it and slowly closed his eyes.
"Tomorrow should be Sunday, right?"
"Let's go to Yae Publishing House to take a look."
Qiu Bai thought to himself, then fell asleep.
Early the next morning.
Qiu Bai stretched and walked out of the house, then with a thought, appeared outside the Serenitea Pot.
As soon as he emerged, he smelled the pleasant scent of cherry blossoms. As well as the cool morning air.
"I certainly didn't choose the wrong place."
"The scenery at the Grand Narukami Shrine is truly exceptional."
Qiu Bai stood on the eaves with his hands behind his back, looking at the slowly rising sun and the Sacred Sakura Tree in the distance.
Then he disappeared in an instant. When he appeared again, he was already in a deserted corner of Inazuma City.
He used his divine power to straighten his clothes. Then with his hands behind his back, he walked towards Yae Publishing House.
On this morning in Inazuma City, the streets were bustling with people. Inazuma women in elegant attire, samurai with tachi hanging at their waists.
Houses with rising white smoke, and occasionally, small cats ran past under Qiu Bai feet.
Qiu Bai walked towards Yae Publishing House while observing his surroundings.
"I bet Lumine has already been called by Ayaka for a date."
"Finally, I can do my own things for a few days."
Qiu Bai murmured.
The scene of Ayaka dancing had left him eating instant noodles for a month.
Recalling that scene, Qiu Bai mouth twitched.
He shook his head and walked towards Yae Publishing House.
"Mr. Qiu Bai, you're here."
Editor Kuroda saw Qiu Bai approaching and greeted him with a smile.
"Mr. Qiu Bai, you're up so early."
"Even earlier than me, the owner of Yae Publishing House."
Yae Miko walked over from another street and smiled at Qiu Bai.
"Lady Guuji is joking."
"I just wanted to see the morning scenery of Inazuma."
Qiu Bai smiled at the approaching Yae Miko.
"Mr. Qiu Bai, I have something I want to tell you."
"Could I trouble you to come with me?"
Yae Miko looked at Qiu Bai, hands on her hips, smiling as she asked.
"Of course."
Qiu Bai didn't refuse, nodding with a smile.
Although he was somewhat surprised inwardly, he still agreed.
After all, the person before him was the great Lady Yae, who embodied both beauty and wisdom.
"Hehe, then let's go."
Yae Miko chuckled lightly and walked towards the street ahead.
Qiu Bai nodded and walked side by side with Yae Miko on the street.
People around the street were somewhat surprised when they saw Yae Miko.
"Look, that's Lady Guuji Yae."
"But who's that man beside her?"
"He's so handsome."
"Isn't Lady Yae beautiful too?"
People on the street discussed the pair walking side by side, Yae Miko and Qiu Bai.
"Hehe~"
"It seems your charm is quite substantial."
Yae Miko turned to look at Qiu Bai, smiling.
"You exaggerate."
"In terms of charm, I still can't compare to Lady Yae."
Qiu Bai chuckled lightly at her words. The two of them walked out of Inazuma City like this.
"Lady Guuji, where are we going?"
Qiu Bai asked somewhat puzzled, looking at Yae Miko walking in front.
"I never expected that a proper god would address me as 'Lady'."
"Hehe... it truly makes me quite happy."
Yae Miko turned around, her beautiful eyes looking at Qiu Bai as she smiled.
"I didn't expect to escape your eyes after all."
"But how did you see through me?"
Qiu Bai looked at Yae Miko, chuckled lightly, and asked curiously.
"I didn't really see through you. My old friend stuffed a Gnosis into me."
"That Gnosis, when you approach, starts to flash."
Yae Miko looked at Qiu Bai, explaining with a smile.
"Gnosis Flashing."
Qiu Bai rubbed his chin, murmuring.
Then, with a flash of spiritual light in his hand, a yin-yang Gnosis appeared, and his Gnosis was also flashing.
"I never really noticed before."
"The frequency and light of this flashing is too faint."
Qiu Bai looked at the Gnosis in his hand, his mouth twitching.
No wonder he didn't feel anything when standing with Morax back then.
He then put away the Gnosis.
"So, what should I call you now?"
"My dear divine lord~"
Yae Miko looked at Qiu Bai, speaking in a coquettish tone.
"Alright, stop joking, Miko."
"What did you really bring me here for?"
Qiu Bai looked at Yae Miko, his mouth twitching.
"To go to a place..."
"Where they used to visit often."
Yae Miko spoke in a coquettish tone, looking at the distant sky, murmuring.
"They?"
Qiu Bai asked curiously.
"Hehe~ Ei, of course."
Yae Miko turned around, looking at Qiu Bai with a sweet smile.
"A place Raiden Ei often visited?"
"But why do you want me to go with you?"
Qiu Bai pondered for a moment, looking at Yae Miko somewhat puzzled.
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