"I heard that you joined the Feiyun Commerce Guild, Warrior. Is that true?"
Ganyu asked with a slightly uncertain tone.
After all, it was only something she had heard from others. This Inazuman warrior was incredibly powerful—if someone like him stayed in Liyue Harbor, it would be a tremendous blessing.
"It's true. And please don't call me 'Warrior' anymore. My name is Uchiha Madara. Just call me Mr. Madara."
Ren Kai smiled with curiosity.
Was that really such a shocking thing?
"Understood. Please follow me, Mr. Madara."
After receiving confirmation, Ganyu was secretly overjoyed and quickly began leading the way.
To her, someone capable of effortlessly slaying a god had joined the Feiyun Commerce Guild. That practically meant he had joined Liyue Harbor itself.
Watching Ganyu walk ahead with barely concealed excitement, Ren Kai couldn't help but smile.
As expected of the most pure-hearted qilin adeptus in all of Teyvat.
"Hehe, once we get back to the Feiyun Commerce Guild, we'll have delicious food again."
The pink fox, Yae Miko, proudly showed off to Qiqi.
"Really? Then Qiqi will eat less now and save some for later."
Qiqi rubbed her little belly.
She was very hungry.
"Don't worry. When it's time to eat, you should eat your fill. Don't be afraid."
Ren Kai gently rubbed Qiqi's head.
Inside that small body were both adeptal power and a god's power, plus a Cryo Vision.
She probably needed quite a lot of food.
"Mhm."
Qiqi nodded seriously.
"Qiqi, you need to be more confident. With Mr. Madara around, neither of us will ever go hungry. If anyone dares bully you, I'll bite them to death."
Yae Miko noticed Qiqi's lack of confidence and immediately began filling her head with strange ideas, waving her claws around dramatically.
"Mhm! If anyone bullies Yae, Qiqi will bite them to death too."
Qiqi copied Yae's gestures, baring her tiny teeth.
"You little troublemaker. Don't corrupt Qiqi."
Ren Kai shot Yae a helpless look.
The mischievous, cunning Yae living together with the innocent and adorable Qiqi…
He honestly had no idea what kind of future that would produce.
"Mr. Madara… may I visit Qiqi often in the future?"
Ganyu suddenly turned back and asked seriously.
"Of course you can."
Ren Kai smiled.
He didn't quite understand why Ganyu asked, but it sounded like a good thing.
Truth be told, he wasn't very experienced with raising children.
"Thank you, Mr. Madara."
Ganyu smiled warmly at Qiqi.
"What kinds of food does Qiqi like?"
"Qiqi likes coconut milk… and fried tofu… and grilled skewers."
Qiqi carefully glanced at Yae before answering.
Ren Kai was speechless.
She had been corrupted already.
Now he could only hope that Qiqi wouldn't grow up to be exactly like Yae Miko.
"I remember there are shops nearby that sell those things. Please wait here for a moment, Mr. Madara."
Ganyu hurriedly ran off toward a nearby street.
"…Alright."
Ren Kai could only stand there in silence.
Was the legendary connection between the "Cocogoat" and coconut milk really this mystical?
"Qiqi is so smart, hehe."
Yae Miko grinned proudly.
Of course her best friend was clever.
"Qiqi is smart, hehe."
Qiqi also gave herself a little nod of approval.
Before long, Ganyu returned carrying coconut milk, fried tofu, and grilled skewers.
She handed them directly to Qiqi.
"Thank you, Sister Ganyu!"
Qiqi and Yae spoke at the same time.
"Qiqi should always stay happy, okay?"
"Mhm!"
Qiqi nodded while happily drinking coconut milk.
Ganyu smiled brightly and continued walking ahead, clearly in a very good mood.
Following Ganyu's cheerful pace, Ren Kai soon spotted the Feiyun Commerce Guild building in the distance.
Uncle Fu was already standing at the entrance.
When he spotted Ren Kai in the crowd, he immediately smiled and hurried over.
"Greetings, Mr. Madara! Greetings, Secretary Ganyu!"
Uncle Fu said enthusiastically.
"Hello. Since Mr. Madara has arrived, I'll return to handle my duties."
"Goodbye, Qiqi. Goodbye, Yae."
"Goodbye, Sister Ganyu!"
Qiqi and Yae waved happily.
"Goodbye."
Ren Kai nodded with a smile.
Ganyu left with a satisfied smile, her steps noticeably faster.
"Mr. Madara, have you eaten breakfast yet? If not, please follow me."
Uncle Fu asked eagerly.
"Then I'll trouble you, Uncle Fu."
Seeing him waiting outside so early made Ren Kai feel almost embarrassed by the hospitality.
"Oh, not at all! Serving Mr. Madara is my honor. This way, please."
As they walked, Uncle Fu chuckled.
"You've probably heard about the statue already, Mr. Madara."
"Yes… that statue was quite a surprise."
Ren Kai answered with a polite yet awkward smile.
"And that's only part of it! Last night the Feiyun Commerce Guild's orders exploded. Every shop was practically sold out. It's all thanks to you, Mr. Madara."
Uncle Fu spoke proudly.
"I didn't expect irrational consumer spending to exist here too."
Ren Kai laughed in disbelief.
The speed at which the news spread was ridiculous.
Did Liyue secretly have the internet?
"It's all because of your reputation now. Everyone affectionately calls you the True Martial Emperor. That slash that split the giant wave was magnificent! And the strikes that killed Baqi were unbelievable. Everyone acknowledges your strength."
Uncle Fu was practically glowing with pride as he walked.
"Wait… the True Martial Emperor?"
Ren Kai was completely stunned.
He never expected Liyue to give him such a title.
"Of course! Lady Guizhong and the adepti all approved the title. Then Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing officially confirmed it. The plaque beneath your statue reads: 'True Martial Emperor – Uchiha Madara.'"
Uncle Fu said happily.
"…What?"
Ren Kai stood there in shock.
Guizhong…
That troublemaker.
She hadn't mentioned a single word about this during last night's gathering.
Was this supposed to be a surprise… or a shock?
"Mr. Madara, look—we've arrived."
Uncle Fu pointed toward a courtyard residence behind the guild headquarters, less than fifty meters away.
"This is…"
Ren Kai stared at the large estate gate.
Could this possibly be a house the guild prepared for him?
"Haha, please don't think it's too small. Come in."
Uncle Fu pushed open the gate with a grin.
Inside was a front courtyard spanning over a hundred square meters.
A small bridge stood in the middle.
Beneath it flowed an artificial pond filled with dozens of ornamental fish.
Flowers bloomed along the banks—Glaze Lilies and Silk Flowers among them.
Uncle Fu led the astonished Ren Kai across the courtyard and into a spacious reception hall filled with expensive redwood furniture.
Beyond the hall was a second courtyard planted with Liyue's native trees.
Guest rooms lined both sides.
Directly ahead stood the main residence.
But what surprised Ren Kai most…
There was even a backyard.
And there, planted neatly in rows—
Were Inazuman cherry blossom trees. 🌸
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