Liyue's crisis was finally over.
Lumine hadn't paid much attention to the subsequent developments; Lumine was handling all of that, as Lumine had contributed the most to the matter.
As for her, not long after that day, Shenhe took her to Mt. Aocang.
Lumine felt a little uneasy, recalling that last time, Cloud Retainer had held her down on the bed for a day and a night.
Even now, when Lumine saw that mountain peak and that cave dwelling, her legs couldn't help but tremble.
But since she was already there, Lumine couldn't just turn around and leave. She finally mustered her courage and followed Shenhe into the cave dwelling.
The first thing she saw upon entering was not the Domain Cloud Retainer had set up to test her, but directly the large house Lumine was already somewhat familiar with.
Right at the entrance, Cloud Retainer, in her human form, stood with her back to them, seemingly deep in thought.
Upon sensing their presence, Cloud Retainer slowly turned around.
"You've arrived." Cloud Retainer pushed up her glasses, clearly having waited for a long time.
"Master." Shenhe greeted her first.
"Um, good afternoon, Cloud Retainer." Lumine said weakly.
"What's with that look? It's as if this immortal is some man-eating demon." Cloud Retainer said, looking displeased at Lumine's appearance.
"No, no, I just, uh, I'm a bit tired from the journey." Lumine quickly said.
Although Cloud Retainer wasn't a man-eating demon, Lumine thought she could be considered a demon that drained people dry.
"Hmph, in that case, come in." Cloud Retainer waved her hand, and the mansion's main door automatically opened.
She walked into the house first, and Lumine and Shenhe quickly followed.
"Master, what were you doing standing outside just now?" Shenhe asked curiously.
Even if Cloud Retainer was waiting for them, she didn't need to go all the way to the door, so she must have had something to do.
"This master was looking at the house." Cloud Retainer didn't hide it; in fact, her main reason for calling Lumine and Shenhe over was for this matter.
"Looking at the house?" Lumine looked at Cloud Retainer in confusion.
"Cloud Retainer, are you planning to redecorate?"
Although Lumine hadn't explored every corner of the mansion, just by its appearance, she could tell that if this mansion were in Liyue Harbor, even in the worst location, it would likely be unaffordable for ordinary people.
It was very large, very luxurious, and had an antique charm.
And the materials used were high-end woods that Lumine didn't quite understand. If such a house were to be redecorated, Lumine couldn't even imagine what it would look like.
Speaking of which, such a large house usually seemed to be inhabited only by Cloud Retainer and Shenhe.
If Shenhe planned to live in Liyue Harbor, wouldn't Cloud Retainer be alone in the future?
Wouldn't that be a bit too…
"What are you thinking? Why would this immortal need to redecorate this perfectly good house?" Cloud Retainer shook her head.
"This immortal was looking at a house for you."
"Eh?! For me??" Lumine was completely stunned. She hadn't expected Cloud Retainer's "looking at the house" to be for her.
"This immortal has heard much about your journey, traveling all the way from Mondstadt, enduring wind and dew."
"So this immortal specifically went to ask Streetward Rambler for a Serenitea Pot to give to you. If you can't rest in a town in time in the future, at least you'll have a comfortable place to stay."
"Serenitea Pot?" Lumine blinked. This was the first time she had heard of such a magical artifact.
"Indeed, Streetward Rambler's ability to create outdoor scenery is no less impressive than this immortal's. Creating a small world within the pot and then building a suitable house inside means you will have a home in the future."
"Then, does that mean Cloud Retainer intends to use your house as a blueprint?" Lumine couldn't help but look up at the impossibly high ceiling.
"This is too big."
Lumine was very interested in the Serenitea Pot, but with just her and Lumine, and Paimon, they were only about 2.5 people.
Living in such a large house would truly be a waste.
"How is this big? This immortal even plans to build two more floors… Besides, with so many of your confidantes, this immortal feels it's still not enough." Cloud Retainer reached out and pinched Lumine's cheek.
"Mm…" Lumine was somewhat speechless; indeed, she couldn't refute this point.
Who knows how many more people might be added in the future? If she had to meet Archons in the same way she did in Liyue for every country she visited, her crystal palace would probably need many more additions.
"In short, just leave this matter to this immortal. You stay here for a few days until I finish." Cloud Retainer finally released her hand after a moment, leaving a faint blush on Lumine's small face.
She hadn't used much force; it was just that Lumine's skin was too sensitive.
"But, if that's the case, why not call us after it's finished?" Lumine subconsciously asked.
However, after she asked this question, Cloud Retainer fell silent.
A strange smile appeared on her face as she took another step closer to Lumine.
"What do you think?"
"It, it shouldn't be what I'm thinking…" A trickle of cold sweat involuntarily ran down Lumine's forehead.
Having experienced it once before, she was truly a little scared.
Truly, among all the girls she had encountered in the past, there were some who could counterattack or even completely suppress her.
But someone like Cloud Retainer, who could not only completely suppress her but also continuously output, was the only one.
"It is exactly what you're thinking. What, did you find a new woman and now you look down on this immortal?"
Cloud Retainer seemed to be referring to what happened between her and Keqing earlier.
Speaking of which, she hadn't seen Keqing much since they parted that day, and Lumine felt a little disappointed.
"No, no, how could that be? I will always love Cloud Retainer!" Lumine quickly assured her.
It was hard not to like her; her constitution made it impossible for her to escape from a woman's grasp.
Even now, besides feeling a bit lingering fear, she was more excited.
So, her current refusal was probably just words.
"Since you said so, stay with this immortal for a few more days." Cloud Retainer said, reaching out to push up her glasses.
Then, before Lumine could react, she felt a cool breeze blow past.
Only then did she realize that her clothes had disappeared in an instant.
"Don't wear these unnecessary things for the next few days. Don't worry, no one will come here." Cloud Retainer's eyes flashed red as she looked at Lumine, who subconsciously protected her vital parts.
"This, this isn't good…"
"Shenhe."
"Master." Shenhe stepped forward.
"Take her back to the room first. This immortal will be there shortly."
"Okay." Shenhe nodded. Of course, she was happy to oblige in such matters.
Moreover, her master was very good to her. Since her master was planning to eat meat now, she, as a disciple, certainly wouldn't just drink soup.
Her master would at least share half with her.
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