"Eat, eat, eat! All you know how to do is eat!"
"As the Yuheng, you actually let yourself be bought off with a few plates of Golden Shrimp Balls!"
"When it comes to the important news, you know absolutely nothing!"
"Do you even want this job anymore?"
Inside the Tianquan's Office, Keqing was enduring a harsh scolding from Ningguang.
Ningguang truly could not wrap her head around it.
What kind of magic does that youth possess to turn the usually diligent Yuheng into such a fool?
Keqing's usual work ethic was obvious to everyone. She was serious, responsible, proactive, and meticulous to a fault. In all of Liyue, the two most reliable people were Ganyu and Keqingone stayed in the office while the other was constantly out on business.
Yet, in a mere two days, both of these dedicated professionals had completely surrendered.
Ningguang felt a massive headache coming on. Ganyu had also clocked out early to rest today, claiming she needed a long sleep. With Rex Lapis's retirement imminent, Ningguang felt like she was on the verge of a breakdown.
Keqing felt a bit aggrieved by the scolding.
Beidou, standing nearby, stepped in to soothe the situation. "Alright, alright. Keqing is still just a child. Why are you being so mean to her?"
"If anything goes wrong, I'm here."
Keqing cast a look of profound gratitude toward Beidou. In that moment, she felt that Beidou's figure was truly magnificent and her heart as broad as the sea.
With Beidou speaking up, Ningguang's anger finally dissipated. She began to ponder, "The time was set for the Rite of Descension."
"The Rite of Descension will draw a lot of eyes. It is indeed a perfect opportunity."
"If Rex Lapis wants as many people as possible to know of his 'assassination,' the Rite of Descension is the premier choice."
"We still have some time to prepare. Let's take it slow."
Beidou nodded. "The Rite of Descension is still a ways off. We'll hurry with the preparations, and everything will be fine."
Keqing also gave a solemn guarantee, "I'll be back in top form tomorrow. You can count on me."
Inside the Serenitea Pot.
Ye Xi finally had a moment to be alone. He went straight to the bedroom and lay on the bed, closing his eyes to rest while simultaneously opening the Wish interface.
The interface had changed, presenting two pages to choose from. On one side was the standard permanent banner, filled with various 5-star items. On the other was the limited-time banner that had just opened today: ["The Transcendent One Returns"].
This banner increased the drop rate for Shenhe's Stella Fortuna. Ye Xi checked the rules and found them identical to the game.
The 90th Wish guaranteed the first 5-star item, which could be Shenhe's Stella Fortuna or something else. However, the 180th pull was a guaranteed drop for the featured character's Stella Fortuna.
Ye Xi's goal was to pull for Shenhe. After all, he had promised Madame Ping that he would help Shenhe if he was able. Although it wasn't part of a formal contract, a drop of water received in gratitude should be returned with a bursting spring.
Furthermore, Madame Ping had given him the Serenitea Pot and even sent Xiangling to him. Having such a versatile little chef around was a dream come true.
Besides Shenhe's Stella Fortuna, Ye Xi also needed Coconut Milk! To him, Coconut Milk was effectively a 6-star item. It could replenish both Adeptal Energy and stamina, making it vital for his current state.
With a thought, he clicked the ten-pull Wish!
The screen went dark, and a starry sky appeared. Within that sky stood Shenhe's constellationCrista Doloris. The pattern resembled a comb, with stars twinkling brilliantly.
In the next instant, countless stars fell from the celestial river, descending toward the earth. Among them, a purple glow was pervasive.
No gold light...
He skipped the animation, and the rewards popped up. He did a quick scana few 4-star weapons and some decent-looking recipes. Thinking they weren't particularly useful, he didn't look closely and started the second round.
Stars fell once more. However, the second ten-pull was still purple.
Ye Xi wasn't impatient. Drawing two 5-stars in one pull last time had likely exhausted his luck. The pity system was unavoidable; he just hoped he wouldn't lose the 50/50.
He opened the list and felt a surge of joy. Not bad! There's Coconut Milk!
He counted them; this single ten-pull had actually given him five bottles of Coconut Milk! This was a massive stroke of luck. Getting five bottles in one go felt even better than drawing a 5-star item.
He still had 14,080 Primogems. He clicked Wish again, and his balance dropped to 12,480.
Though the light was still purple, Ye Xi saw some interesting things this time. 4-star clothing!
[4-Star Costume: JK Suit]
[Set Attribute: Increases Movement Speed by 10%]
Hiss
Ye Xi had to give the Wish system a thumbs-up. It understood him too well! The skirt was already short, and with a movement speed buff, wouldn't it be fluttering in the wind constantly?
He quickly opened the preview. An exquisite JK Suit appeared before his eyes: a white short-sleeved shirt with accordion pleats, a plaid pleated skirt, white knee-high socks, and a pair of round-toed leather shoes.
The moment he saw it, he was already thinking about who should wear it. If Kamisato Ayaka wore it, she would have that sweet "high school desk-mate" vibe. Keqing seemed like a good fit too, and Xiangling would look incredibly energetic in it.
He'd let them try it out tomorrow. First come, first served!
In any case, Ye Xi was satisfied. In the actual game, seeing a purple light usually made one want to put on a "mask of pain," but his Wish system always brought unexpected surprises. It made him genuinely look forward to even 4-star items.
Ye Xi continued clicking without hesitation. He hoped for a few more 4-star costumes.
Stars fell once more. It was still a purple dawn, but Ye Xi felt no disappointment, only anticipation.
[4-Star Item: Coconut Milk]
[4-Star Costume: Urban Beauty]
[Set Effect: Adeptal Energy +10%]
Ye Xi opened the preview to find a professional Office Lady suit. He had to admit the tailoring was impeccable. Even in his previous life, this was the kind of uniform only a female CEO or high-level executive would wear.
There was no need to wonderthis was clearly meant for Ganyu! As the secretary of Yuehai Pavilion, combined with the Adeptal Energy buff, it couldn't be more perfect for her. He'd head to Yuehai Pavilion tomorrow and have her try it on.
Besides the costume and Coconut Milk, there were some 3-star weapons and ores. Those were unimportant. Even without a 5-star, Ye Xi was very happy. He looked forward to seeing how beautiful Ganyu would look in that Urban Beauty uniform.
He had 10,880 Primogems left, having spent 40 pulls so far. Generally, 5-star items appeared around the 80th Wish. In a sense, those who had to go all the way to 90 pulls had a different kind of "luck."
He was already halfway there. He clicked again. The stars changed from white to purple, still no 5-star. Ye Xi didn't lose heart as he checked the list.
[4-Star Costume: Home Tutor]
[4-Star Costume: Caring Nurse]
[4-Star Costume: Warm Maid]
[4-Star Costume: Summer Swimwear Series (Waterproof Band-aids...)]
Ye Xi skipped through them with a straight face. It was better to peek at these clothes privately later to see who they suited. That required a long-term plan.
Just as he was about to continue, a prompt popped up.
[Inventory space insufficient, please clear space...]
Ye Xi was speechless. This reminded him of when the game first launched and the inventory filled up so easily. He hadn't expected to face the same issue in Teyvat.
He opened his eyes and checked the storage consumption. He was shocked by what he saw. The costume sets he had just drawn took up a massive amount of space! Just a few outfits had reached the limit. Most absurdly, even those three little band-aids took up a significant slot.
After thinking for a moment, he took the sets out and placed them in the bedroom wardrobe. With the space cleared, he resumed his Wishes.
This time, the gold light came!
In the dark sky, with the Crista Doloris Stella Fortuna as the backdrop, a golden star shined as it descended to the earth. The light bloomed, and a silhouette emerged.
[Congratulations on obtaining 5-Star Item: Stella Fortuna - The Dew-Drinker]
The Dew-Drinker!
Ye Xi's first thought was that he had lost the 50/50, but his eyes quickly lit up. This was Ganyu's constellation activator! Ganyu had just asked him if there was a way to fix her tendency to gain weight easily. Wasn't this the perfect solution?
His luck was incredible. He had missed the featured pull but got exactly what he wanted anyway. He had pulled 60 times in total. With 7,680 Primogems left, he had about 48 chances remaining. Even if he didn't get Shenhe now, pulling once a day would likely get her before the banner vanished. Plus, there were hidden quests he could trigger.
Ye Xi breathed a sigh of relief. This pull also gave him a 4-star sword, Lion's Roar. He could give it to Xiangling to use. This was too convenient! Without further ado, he clicked again.
However, when he saw the gold light bloom once more, his eyes widened. Another gold!
[Congratulations on obtaining 5-Star Item: Stella Fortuna - Clarity of Heart]
Seeing that familiar name, Ye Xi was ecstatic!
Damn, if I had this luck in my previous life, I wouldn't have had to spend my whole salary on top-ups or work overtime to earn it! I probably wouldn't have died from overwork!
This luck was simply excessive. He had Shenhe's Stella Fortuna! He wanted to leave for Mt. Aocang immediately to see her. With the Clarity of Heart Stella Fortuna, the danger Shenhe was facing could definitely be controlled.
After collecting the Stella Fortuna, he checked the remaining rewards.
4-star item [Coconut Milk].
4-star weapon [Rust].
4-star recipe [Pine Nut Corn].
As he was looking, gold light bloomed before his eyes yet again! He froze on the spot.
Another double gold?!
A green spear appeared before him.
[Congratulations on obtaining 5-Star Item: Weapon - Primordial Jade Winged-Spear]
The Primordial Jade Winged-Spear! This was the signature weapon of Xiao, the Conqueror of Demons!
Ye Xi fell into thought. To be fair, Xiangling could use this spear as well. Xiangling was the one he needed to protect right now, whereas he wasn't even acquainted with the Conqueror of Demons yet. He had no desire to bend over backward to please that elusive adeptus; it wouldn't help him much.
So, he decided to give the Primordial Jade Winged-Spear to Xiangling!
All in all, today's luck was simply too good. He had obtained all the 5-star items he urgently needed, along with some pleasant surprises. He hesitated on whether to keep pulling or save the Primogems for the limited-time shop.
As he wavered, an ethereal voice echoed in his mind.
[Furniture Wish Banner has been opened.]
Simultaneously, a new page appeared in the Wish interface! Ye Xi opened it with curiosity. The cover featured functional furniture. There were no 5-star items in this banner, only 4-stars. The implication was that every pull was a win.
Besides furniture, there were actually vehicles!
Ye Xi had been worrying about how to get to Mt. Aocang. It was a two-day walk from Liyue Harbor just to reach Luhua Pool, and Mt. Aocang was even further. That didn't even account for the rugged mountain paths and dangerous terrain. Without a vehicle, the journey would take at least a week!
Just as he was about to try a ten-pull, he heard the sound of a door closing.
"Xi, I'm back!"
Ye Xi opened his eyes to see the pink-haired fox standing before him, wearing the clothes he had gifted her previously. She was twitching her nose like a little puppy, sniffing the air.
"Xi, you have the scent of another woman on you. Which little vixen was it?"
[Is that a dog's nose? How is it so sharp?]
[You're the vixen here, you Sassy Fox!]
Ye Xi didn't hide anything and replied, "The Yuheng, Keqing, was just visiting. She's already left."
"The Yuheng? What was she doing here?" Yae Miko felt a sting of jealousy. It was one thing for the Tianquan, Ningguang, to try and get close to Ye Xi, but now the Yuheng was attracted as well.
It seemed she needed to let Ei make a move soon.
Ye Xi smiled and asked, "Are you jealous?"
[This Sassy Fox is actually quite cute when she's jealous.]
Yae Miko's face flushed, but she remained stubborn. "That undeveloped little girl? How could she possibly compare to me?"
As she spoke, a tail wrapped around him. "It seems you didn't inspect me closely enough last time. Why don't you take another look and make sure?"
[Good lord, who could possibly resist this...]
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