It wasn't easy teaching two Little Cuties how to do calisthenics.
Mr. Fang Xun felt like a kindergarten teacher.
It could only be said that Mr. Fang Xun was both pained and happy during the process of taking care of the Little One.
After the entire set of calisthenics was taught, Mr. Fang Xun told the two little girls to go back to their rooms to rest.
He, on the other hand, took the new clothes Yu Jin gave him and went into the bathroom.
He planned to take a shower and then comfortably go to bed.
While taking off his clothes, Mr. Fang Xun's gaze inadvertently fell on his wrist.
The white handkerchief that Ganyu had left was still wrapped there.
He had to wash the handkerchief clean and find an opportunity to return it to Ganyu later.
...
At the same time.
Ganyu arrived at Mount Aozang, heading to Cloud Retainer's immortal abode.
Ganyu felt it was necessary to report to her master, Cloud Retainer, about the Fatui's attempt to excavate the secrets of The Chasm.
She had originally thought of reporting to Lord Rex Lapis,
but after careful consideration, Lord Rex Lapis was busy with numerous affairs every day,
and these matters were sufficient for the adepti to handle, so it was better not to disturb Lord Rex Lapis.
As Ganyu arrived at the entrance of Cloud Retainer's immortal abode, before she could even knock on the door,
she saw the door rumble open outwards.
Immediately after, Cloud Retainer's voice slowly echoed from within.
"Ganyu, you specially came to seek this immortal so late, what is the matter?"
Only her voice was heard, but she was not seen.
Ganyu realized that Cloud Retainer might be busy and didn't have time to come out to see her.
So Ganyu made a long story short: "Master, today, as per your instructions, I went to Guili Plains to assist Mr. Fang Xun."
She reported the events of the evening,
not only the construction situation in Guili Plains,
but she also specifically mentioned the Fatui controlling the Geovishap to dig tunnels towards The Chasm.
The immortal abode was silent, remaining so for a long time.
After a while, Cloud Retainer finally spoke slowly: "This immortal is fully aware of the situation you have described."
"The Chasm was long ago ordered to be sealed, and no one is allowed to step half a pace into it."
"The Fatui, knowing the situation, still insist on going their own way; they must be plotting something sinister."
"This immortal will inform the other adepti about this matter, and we will strengthen the guardianship of The Chasm during this period."
Upon hearing this, Ganyu nodded repeatedly.
Since she had informed the adepti of the matter, her mission was considered complete.
"Master, there are still many things waiting for me to handle in Liyue Harbor, so I will go now."
As usual, Ganyu prepared to leave after reporting the situation,
after all, her work in Liyue was simply too numerous to count.
Except for a brief rest during lunch break, the rest of the time she was either working or on her way to work.
Time was very tight, and she really couldn't stop.
Additionally, Ganyu and Cloud Retainer were master and disciple, so there weren't as many rules to follow when speaking.
So Ganyu prepared to leave after a simple greeting.
However, this time, Cloud Retainer from within the immortal abode called her back.
"Ganyu, wait a moment."
As she spoke,
Cloud Retainer flew out of the immortal abode and came before Ganyu.
"Earlier you said that tonight it was Mr. Fang Xun who cooperated with you, which made it easy to defeat those Geovishap."
"Although I also don't know why he can use two element powers, but... no matter what, he helped you tonight."
Cloud Retainer paused, and then continued: "If I remember correctly, that Little One, Mr. Fang Xun, uses a Polearm, right?"
"Coincidentally, I have an extra weapon here, named 'Calamity Queller',"
"This weapon is useless to me, and it is extremely cumbersome to keep in this cave."
"Why don't you take this weapon to that Little One? You two will still have opportunities to cooperate in the future, and an extra weapon can also enhance his strength."
Cloud Retainer said casually, while gently fanning her wings.
The next moment,
a golden-glowing spear slowly flew out from within the immortal abode.
The spear was entirely light blue, with a gem inlaid on its spearhead, and its appearance resembled a pair of wings.
Previously, Ganyu didn't understand what Cloud Retainer was busy with in the immortal abode, not coming out for a long time.
Now Ganyu understood.
It turned out that Cloud Retainer was looking for 'Calamity Queller'.
As Cloud Retainer's disciple, Ganyu was actually well aware that
this spear named 'Calamity Queller' was a weapon Cloud Retainer was quite fond of.
In fact, 'Calamity Queller' was a gift Cloud Retainer had specifically prepared as a master-apprentice ceremony gift for future disciples.
But now, Cloud Retainer insisted that 'Calamity Queller' was cumbersome to keep in the immortal abode,
clearly wanting to give Mr. Fang Xun a handy good weapon,
but she had to pretend to be nonchalant.
Master was still like before, she liked to say one thing and mean another.
Master was good in every way, except that she was too tsundere.
Many things she had to express in a roundabout way.
Ganyu saw through it but didn't expose it, nor could she let her master lose face.
She took 'Calamity Queller' with both hands and nodded gently: "Master, I understand. I will hand this 'Calamity Queller' over to Mr. Fang Xun."
After a brief conversation with Cloud Retainer, Ganyu turned and returned to Liyue.
She looked up at the moon and then softly murmured: "Mr. Fang Xun should be asleep by now, right?"
"Then I'd better not disturb Mr. Fang Xun's rest; I'll give him 'Calamity Queller' tomorrow."
Looking at Ganyu's departing back, Cloud Retainer did not rush back into the immortal abode.
She stood at the entrance for a long time.
"I wonder how Ganyu and that Little One, Mr. Fang Xun, are progressing."
"This immortal has created opportunities for them to meet again and again; that Little One, Mr. Fang Xun, must live up to expectations."
"As for The Chasm... this immortal also needs to notify the other adepti."
"Should I inform Lord Rex Lapis about this matter?"
"Forget it... Lord Rex Lapis is busy with countless affairs every day; it's better not to disturb him."
Cloud Retainer secretly calculated, then spread her wings and flew into the immortal abode.
Meanwhile, on Mr. Fang Xun's side,
when he came out of the bathroom after showering,
he unexpectedly found that Ningguang and Qiqi were still in his room and had not left.
What was going on?
He remembered that before he took a shower, he had told the two Little One to go back to their rooms to rest.
Mr. Fang Xun looked at the two little girls in confusion.
"You two Little One, why are you still in my room instead of going back to your own rooms to rest?"
Upon hearing this, Ningguang immediately pouted, looking pitiful.
"Ningguang drank too much tea tonight, causing her to be too energetic now and unable to sleep at all..."
Mr. Fang Xun remembered.
After they watched the fireworks tonight, they also went to the teahouse with Zhongli to drink tea.
At that time, Ningguang seemed to have drunk several cups of tea,
and Tian Tie Zui's tea was famous for its refreshing properties, so it was normal for the little girl to be unable to sleep now.
As for Qiqi, there was no need to mention her.
Due to her special constitution, Xiao Qiqi didn't need to sleep at all.
At this moment,
Ningguang looked up at Mr. Fang Xun and said in a childish voice: "Brother Makoto, Ningguang wants to hear a bedtime story, can I?"
Her big, watery eyes were full of anticipation; surely no one could bear to refuse her.
Previously, Ningguang had also experienced difficulty sleeping, and only fell asleep after Mr. Fang Xun told her a story.
It was strange, really.
Whenever Ningguang felt like she couldn't fall asleep no matter what, as long as she lay in Mr. Fang Xun's arms and listened to him softly tell a story,
her drowsiness would quickly well up, and then she would drift off to sleep in a daze.
And Qiqi, who was beside her, also gently tugged at Mr. Fang Xun's clothes: "Mr. Fang Xun... Qiqi... also wants to hear a story."
"I didn't hear enough... earlier at the teahouse..."
"Can I?"