"I can't wait to go out and buy fried tofu and grilled skewers!"
"Qiqi wants to go out and buy coconut milk too!"
Little Yae and Qiqi both stood with their hands on their hips, wearing exaggeratedly proud expressions.
"…Let's wait a bit."
Ren Kai glanced at the coconut milk already on the table, along with the fried tofu and skewers left from breakfast.
Children's logic was hard to understand.
They probably just wanted an excuse to go out and play.
"Then I'll go out for a ride later!"
Little Yae declared proudly.
"Yae, come drink coconut milk."
Following Ren Kai's gaze, Qiqi spotted the coconut milk on the table.
She climbed onto the table and started drinking.
"Hehe, I'm coming!"
Little Yae imitated her and climbed onto the table as well, picking up a cup of coconut milk.
Just then, Fu Yun came out from one of the rooms with several workers.
"Mr. Madara, everything has been arranged."
Fu Yun reported respectfully.
"Good. Young Master Mingyun will be coming shortly."
"Prepare some tea."
Ren Kai sat down in the main seat of the hall and gave the order.
"Yes, Mr. Madara."
Fu Yun bowed.
"You may all leave."
"Xia Qing, take out the finest tea leaves and prepare hot water."
Fu Yun instructed the others before heading toward the front courtyard to receive Mingyun.
Ren Kai nodded with satisfaction.
Life with attendants really was comfortable.
Meanwhile—
Guizhong had arrived at the room where Ren Kai slept the previous night.
"He ran off pretty fast."
She looked around at the empty room.
"Huh?"
"Guoba, what are you doing?"
Guizhong looked curiously at the Stove God, Marchosius, who was carrying several large bags.
"Oh! I was just about to find you."
"I'm going to serve Lord Rexasis now. Goodbye!"
Guoba said with a simple grin.
Then he hurried away with his luggage before Guizhong could stop him.
"Hmph! How annoying!"
"Just wait!"
Guizhong stomped angrily and rushed back to her room to pack her own things.
By the time Guoba arrived at Ren Kai's residence—
Guizhong was already standing at the gate.
"Hehe. Let's see where you run now."
She smiled triumphantly.
"What a coincidence."
"Shall we go in together?"
Guoba asked cheerfully.
"…Fine. Let's go in together."
Guizhong agreed and knocked proudly on the door.
Fu Yun had only been standing at the entrance for a couple of minutes when he heard the knock.
That fast?
Did Uncle Fu and Young Master Mingyun arrive already?
Confused, he opened the door.
"…Lady Guizhong?!"
Fu Yun froze in shock.
Then Guoba stepped forward.
"…The Stove God?!"
"Please—please come in!"
Fu Yun quickly stepped aside, still in disbelief.
Guizhong immediately spotted the flowers in the courtyard.
"Oh! Not bad."
"You even planted the Glaze Lilies I like."
She strutted inside proudly.
"Your skin is thick."
Guoba rolled his eyes and rushed ahead into the residence.
Passing through the front courtyard, he arrived at Ren Kai's main hall.
"…?"
Ren Kai looked at the piles of luggage.
"What are you doing with all this?"
"Hehe. I was worried you might not enjoy the food outside."
"So I came to be your cook."
Guoba scratched his head and grinned.
Seeing Xia Qing nearby, he wisely addressed Ren Kai as "Mr. Madara."
"…What about Guizhong's place?"
Ren Kai frowned slightly.
After all, Guoba was usually the cook for the adepti of Liyue.
That arrangement felt chaotic.
"Hehe—I came too!"
Guizhong suddenly jumped out from behind Guoba.
"What?!"
"What about Guili City then?"
Ren Kai looked utterly speechless.
There had to be limits to this kind of nonsense.
"Of course it's being managed by the Liyue Qixing now."
"That was Zhongli and my plan anyway."
"After all… there have been many examples before."
Guizhong suddenly spoke seriously.
Khaenri'ah—
And even Rexasis himself—
Had both attracted the attention of Celestia simply because they were too powerful.
Liyue needed to be cautious as well.
"…."
Ren Kai could only stare helplessly at the two of them.
"The pretty sister is here!"
"And the big chubby chef!"
"Qiqi will treat you to coconut milk!"
Qiqi ran over holding two cups of coconut milk.
"Hehe."
Little Yae followed proudly behind her.
"Qiqi is such a good girl."
Guizhong smiled warmly.
She and Guoba each accepted a cup.
"So this is the pink fox from last night?"
"You're actually a beautiful little girl."
Guizhong said while looking at little Yae.
"Of course!"
Yae put her hands on her hips proudly.
"…Alright."
"There are guest rooms in both the middle courtyard and the back courtyard."
"Go pick whichever one you like."
Ren Kai said with a smile.
It seemed this house was about to become lively.
"Hehe! I'm going to see which room is the best!"
Guizhong skipped away happily.
"Qiqi will go with big sister!"
"I'm coming too!"
Qiqi and Yae followed her.
"Hehe… then I'll go find a room closer to the kitchen."
Guoba said with a grin.
"Stove God, please come this way."
Fu Yun enthusiastically led him toward the kitchen area.
"Much appreciated."
Guoba followed cheerfully.
"It's my honor."
Fu Yun beamed with pride.
Meanwhile—
Chunyan and Xia Qing stood frozen in the hall.
Their minds were blank.
Is this really the residence of the True Martial Emperor?
Two gods just moved in like it's nothing…
"Ahem."
"Chunyan, go watch the front gate and wait for Young Master Mingyun."
"Xia Qing, prepare the tea."
Ren Kai spoke calmly, carrying the authority of the household head.
"Yes, Mr. Madara!"
Both girls snapped back to reality and hurried to carry out their tasks.
Today was truly their lucky day.
Meanwhile, Uncle Fu had already returned to the Feiyun Commerce Guild headquarters to report to Mingyun.
"Mr. Madara truly keeps his word."
"The Feiyun Commerce Guild will reach new heights!"
"Haha!"
Mingyun laughed happily.
Last night Ren Kai hadn't returned to the guild, and Mingyun had barely slept.
He was afraid Ren Kai might leave.
When people discovered that Ren Kai—the hero who defeated the sea monster—was a consultant for the Feiyun Commerce Guild, the citizens of Liyue had rushed to buy goods from their stores.
Now that Ren Kai liked the residence and even wanted to visit him—
Mingyun was overjoyed.
"Come, come!"
"Prepare gifts!"
"Bring my finest tea and my best wine!"
"We're going to visit Mr. Madara!"
Mingyun said excitedly to Uncle Fu.
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