Right then, the property deed Keqing had just signed transformed.
It now read:
[Second Floor of Duel Monsters Specialty Shop] – 1,000-square-meter residence, permanent occupancy rights.
Seeing the contract, Keqing stiffened.
A 1,000-square-meter apartment? That was enormous! One thousand square meters… for just 200,000 Mora? That was absurd!
Still, Keqing felt genuinely happy. Living here didn't sound bad at all.
Luya, too, was stunned. It really fulfilled the slogan of [Jade Mystery]:
"One cut to poverty, one cut to fortune, one cut and you'll live with the Qixing!"
And now, Luya really was living with one of the Qixing…
Conveniently, since Ganyu already worked here, Keqing wouldn't be lonely.
...
The sudden appearance of this 1,000-square-meter residence sent Keqing into pure excitement.
Two hundred thousand Mora, one hundred Scratch Cards—and she actually won a house?!
And not just anywhere—it was right above Luya's [Duel Monsters Specialty Shop]!
That was the kind of property money couldn't buy.
"Hahaha, I love this house."
"I'll go pack up right now…"
"I'm moving in!!!"
With that, Keqing dashed out of Luya's shop in a blur.
"No wonder Lady Yuheng acts so decisively as always."
"Her efficiency is unreal!"
"She's already moving in?!"
"The shopkeeper's in luck… who knows, maybe he'll even marry Lady Keqing someday?!"
"Even though Lady Keqing comes from nobility, with the shopkeeper's talent, marrying her wouldn't be impossible!"
"Exactly! He's bound to become Liyue Harbor's richest man sooner or later!"
"And not just that—he's on good terms with the Adepti, and even took one as his disciple!"
"Amazing!!"
"The shopkeeper's not only rich but also highly respected… if I weren't a guy, I'd chase him myself…"
...
Hearing all the chatter from his customers, Luya finally realized just how famous he'd become in Liyue Harbor.
Wait—did he just end up living with Keqing?! That happened a bit too fast…
After wrapping up the commotion Keqing caused, Luya returned to business.
Roughly two hours passed.
With Ganyu around, Luya still didn't need to lift a finger to make money.
He began thinking—since the weather was nice today, maybe he should go out for a walk.
After all, it had been a long time since he'd left the shop.
Since arriving in Teyvat, Luya had only gone out once or twice—the most recent being that free meal at Wangshu Inn with Xiao, Zhongli, and Venti…
Just as Luya stood up, ready to head out—
A familiar figure, wearing red-rimmed glasses and looking rather fatigued, entered the shop, carrying a small box.
It was Xianyun.
Seeing her instantly lifted Luya's spirits!
If Xianyun was here, that meant the [Portable Game Console] prototype had been completed! Once he could determine its production cost, he could start working on the retail pricing.
Next step: mass production of the [Portable Game Console].
With profits from selling Yu-Gi-Oh! Scratch Cards providing startup capital, Luya could easily establish his own electronics factory.
Xianyun quickly walked up to him.
In a slightly weary voice, she said,
"Master… I've finished making the [Portable Game Console]!"
She placed a jade box in front of Luya.
Although Xianyun possessed the endurance of an Adeptus, the knowledge involved in making the console had truly broadened her horizons. It had consumed an enormous amount of mental energy.
Seeing how exhausted she looked, Luya didn't rush to open it. Instead, he smiled gratefully.
"You've worked hard… my beloved disciple~"
Being called "disciple" by someone younger than herself left Xianyun a little embarrassed. After all, she herself had two disciples. But the things Luya had taught her far surpassed anything she'd learned in millennia—her technological progress in three days exceeded that of several thousand years.
Xianyun was overjoyed that she hadn't misjudged him—Luya truly was an extraordinary teacher.
"Master… it wasn't hard at all."
"Please, take a look!"
"See if this [Portable Game Console] has any problems!"
Though mentally tired, she was eager for Luya's evaluation.
Seeing her condition, Luya quickly told the Head Chef to make her a [Krabby Burger].
Soon, the burger was ready.
Luya then opened the box Xianyun had brought.
Inside lay a compact gaming device, just the right size to be held comfortably in both hands.
Luya picked up the [Portable Game Console]. There was a controller on each side—and they could both be detached freely.
It instantly reminded him of the Switch back on Blue Star.
The console felt cool to the touch, perfectly balanced in his hands.
He searched for the power button but accidentally brushed the screen.
It lit up.
A touchscreen?!
The [Portable Game Console] powered on… but there were no games installed. He'd have to load them in manually.
As Luya pondered how to add games, the system voice rang out:
[Ding! Congratulations, Host!]
[Portable Game Console activated.]
[Game Editor function unlocked…]
[You may now input desired effects in text form into the Game Editor.]
[Spend Mora to create the game.]
[If you wish to modify a game later, a small adjustment fee will be charged.]
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