Not long after returning from Cloud Retainer's abode in Jueyun Karst, Stelle once again embarked on a journey to Jueyun Karst.
However, this time she was alone, so she could fully use convenient and fast things like teleportation waypoints, which wouldn't take much time at all.
When she appeared on top of Mt. Aocang, Stelle had just finished speaking with Baiwen, Baishi, and Baixiao in Liyue Harbor.
"Hmm, I really didn't expect to be back so soon." Stelle stretched, looking at the familiar scenery around her, and couldn't help but sigh.
During the few days she was there, Cloud Retainer always managed to come up with new tricks for her every day.
Especially the pool on top of Mt. Aocang.
Stelle would occasionally be brought here by Cloud Retainer and Shenhe to soak in the cool pool water.
Legend has it that because the pool was constantly affected by immortal energy, soaking in it could prolong life.
Stelle wasn't quite sure if this was true; in any case, Cloud Retainer didn't seem to care much about the pool water.
After three people soaked in it, the clear pool water became somewhat murky.
Fortunately, immortal arts were powerful, making it not difficult to restore the pool water to its original state…
Recalling the various events that had happened, a blush once again appeared on Stelle's face, and even her body began to feel hot.
It's better not to think too much.
Stelle shook her head, intending to head directly to Cloud Retainer's abode not far away.
However, suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Stelle spotted a familiar figure standing on the edge of a cliff, gazing into the distance.
"Ganyu?" Stelle blinked, not expecting to meet her right after teleporting over.
So she immediately walked over and quickly came behind Ganyu.
"Ganyu."
"Ah, it's Miss Stelle." Ganyu seemed to be in a daze and only quickly turned around after Stelle spoke.
With Ganyu's adepti strength, she should have been able to notice her long ago. Could it be that Ganyu had something on her mind?
"Why are you here?" Ganyu looked at Stelle curiously.
She only knew that her junior sister and Stelle were very close, but she had no idea that Stelle not only had an extraordinary relationship with Shenhe but also with Cloud Retainer.
"Actually, I came specifically to find you." Stelle took a step forward, getting a little closer to Ganyu.
"To, to find me…?" Ganyu's expression became a little unnatural. Stelle had a pleasant scent about her, and at such a close distance, she could clearly smell it.
The last time she sent Stelle to Qunyu Pavilion, the two stood on the same Plaustrite, and Stelle's distance from her was even closer than now. At that time, Ganyu felt that her body seemed to have undergone some slight changes.
Her heart pounded faster, blood rushed upwards, and her mouth felt dry.
However, she completely failed to understand how these changes occurred or what they represented.
After all, Cloud Retainer had never taught her these things, and even though she had lived in human society for a thousand years, she was basically immersed in endless work every day, and she didn't know much about some basic knowledge of human society.
Especially, people generally felt embarrassed to talk about such things…
"Hmm, Baiwen and the others said you went to Jueyun Karst to visit relatives and haven't returned, so they were a little worried." Stelle nodded and said, not caring about the effect she was having on Ganyu.
In fact, she deliberately took an extra step forward precisely for this reason.
She had carefully calculated that this distance was just right to affect Ganyu without scaring her, allowing her to communicate normally.
"This, this matter is my fault. I will go back later and submit my resignation to Lady Ningguang." Ganyu nodded, then turned away.
Although it was slightly impolite not to look at someone when speaking, looking at Stelle like this was truly unbearable for her.
"Submit your resignation?! Why??" Even with mischievous thoughts about Ganyu in her heart, Stelle was still incredibly surprised to hear Ganyu's words.
"Clouds gather and disperse, tides rise and fall; it's merely the choice of history." Ganyu's voice seemed a little forlorn.
"The adepti have already handed over the supervision of Liyue Harbor to the people of Liyue. I know that my departure is only a matter of time…"
"With adepti blood in me, I actually have no place to belong in Liyue Harbor."
"Hmm… No way?" Stelle looked at Ganyu with some confusion, wondering why she suddenly had such thoughts.
Speaking of which, didn't adepti like Granny Ping also live in Liyue Harbor, and even took in many human disciples?
Moreover, if speaking of half-adepti, Yanfei also seemed to have no problems adapting to Liyue Harbor.
Just as Stelle was about to say something more, a gust of clear wind suddenly blew, and Cloud Retainer appeared beside them without them knowing when.
"I was wondering who it was. You little fellow just left not long ago, and you're back so soon. Could it be that you miss the days of temporary residence here?" Cloud Retainer transformed into her human form, crossed her arms, and a slight smile played on her lips.
Upon hearing Cloud Retainer say this, Stelle's heart immediately tightened.
As for the days she spent living there, Stelle couldn't say she disliked them, but they were ultimately too exhausting and somewhat unbearable.
"No, no, no, I just came to find Ganyu…" Stelle quickly waved her hands and said.
"Looking for Ganyu?" Cloud Retainer looked at Stelle, then surveyed Ganyu, and finally nodded.
"It seems this immortal has interrupted you." Cloud Retainer's gaze towards Stelle held a different meaning.
Stelle could understand that Cloud Retainer probably wanted to say:
"Shenhe isn't enough, and now you're setting your sights on another one of this immortal's disciples?"
To this, Stelle could only give an awkward smile.
"Miss Stelle, have you stayed here with the True Monarch for a while?" Ganyu asked curiously.
"Uh, yes, yes, I came to Jueyun Karst with Shenhe back then." Stelle nodded awkwardly.
That was a past event that she absolutely could not mention to Ganyu.
Fortunately, Ganyu did not continue to press the matter.
"Since you're here, come into this immortal's abode and have a meal together." Cloud Retainer looked at the sky and realized it was almost noon.
She probably understood Stelle's intentions and had no objections to it.
Ganyu was currently in a state of depression, which was something her master did not wish to see.
Since Stelle herself possessed sufficiently special abilities, perhaps she could help Ganyu regain her spirits… It truly benefited this little fellow; all three of them, master and disciples, had fallen into her hands.
In the past, how could one have imagined such a thing?
Cloud Retainer shook her head and walked towards her abode first.
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