Just like that, through bumps and stumbles, Junze had already been Ganyu's disciple for a full week.
And today was settlement day.
Early in the morning, Junze opened the system and conducted a thorough check.
During this week, he had perfectly completed [Mission · Disciple of the Qilin].
This mission was divided into two parts.
One was the daily task Junze completed every day, rewarding 160 Primogems per day.
The other was the independent weekly task.
Each week, Primogems would be calculated based on how proud Ganyu felt of him. The maximum reward was 1600 Primogems, with a small chance of triggering a Primogem crit.
"This independent task really feels like it's just handing me Primogems."
Junze looked at the pride progress bar, which had already exceeded 100%, and sighed emotionally.
At first, he thought he would need to rack his brains to achieve something impressive to make Ganyu happy.
But later he realized that no matter what he casually did, his Master's pride meter would increase.
"Master, please don't spoil me like this. I'm going to turn rotten."
Grinning, Junze claimed the reward.
[Independent Mission Completed. Reward: 1600 Primogems]
"No crit, huh."
Junze shook his head helplessly.
"But that's normal. The system already said small probability. How could it possibly be me?"
After all, gacha systems loved to say that a 3% gold rate was "greatly increased."
What kind of increase was that?
Fifty percent would count as great, you scoundrels.
Junze complained internally, then checked the other missions.
The vishap missions previously refreshed through Uncle Tian were gone, likely to prevent him from farming Primogems repeatedly.
After all, he could earn up to 200 per day from that route.
In their place, new missions had appeared.
[Main Quest: The Riot of the Vishaps]
[Description: Investigate the cause of the vishap riot.]
[Reward: 100 Primogems]
There was also:
[Quest: The Missing Miners]
"These investigation quests are way too time-consuming."
Junze looked troubled.
They required a lot of time, and with Ganyu paying more and more attention to him, he barely had the freedom to complete them.
"Sometimes, Master's love is a burden too."
He deliberately put on a dramatic expression.
Even though he enjoyed her increasing doting more than anyone.
There was also another mission:
[Legend Quest: Make Liyue Greater!]
That one could wait.
At the very least, he needed to grow up first.
"4220 Primogems in one week. That's about 26 pulls. Let's go!"
Junze stared at his Primogem stash excitedly.
Honestly, this system was more generous than the official one.
At this rate, he could probably save enough for hard pity before the limited banner ended.
Just as he was debating whether to pull, Ganyu's voice snapped him out of it.
"Master?"
Junze looked at her curiously.
Ganyu looked slightly different today.
Normally, she would already be heading to work at this hour. But not only had she not gone, she had brought someone with her.
The woman was Huixin, Uncle Tian's daughter and an employee at Yuehai Pavilion.
Ganyu patted Junze's head.
"Ze, Master needs to visit Cloud Retainer today. I'll likely return tonight."
Junze's brow twitched.
That meant he would have time to complete those investigation quests.
Though inwardly delighted, he put on a reluctant expression.
"Master, can Ze go with you?"
Ganyu gently stroked his head and said helplessly, "Master wants that too. But Jueyun Karst is too steep. Carrying you would be dangerous."
If possible, Ganyu did not want to separate from Junze at all.
Not even for a second.
But as Junze grew, carrying him became inconvenient.
His head would end up buried in soft obstacles, making movement difficult.
"Alright…"
Junze lowered his head sadly, twirling his fingers as if unloved.
Ganyu felt pained seeing him like this.
But the item she had asked Cloud Retainer to make was finished. She had to retrieve it.
She could not exactly ask her Master to deliver it personally.
"Okay, okay, don't be unhappy."
Ganyu rubbed his head and leaned close to whisper in his ear.
"Today, there are three bottles in the cabinet. Consider it compensation for Ze."
After saying that, her face burned red.
Extracting Qilin essence was not easy.
Last night, she had been so exhausted she almost could not make it back to bed.
Even now, she still felt faint soreness.
"!!!"
Junze looked at her in shock and joy.
He felt like he had suffered a huge loss before.
"Ze, don't look at Master like that. If you don't like it, I'll take them back."
His expression made Ganyu feel exposed.
She suddenly felt extremely guilty.
That was impossible.
Ze was still so young. She had never taught him anything about this. There was no way he understood.
It had to be her imagination.
She reassured herself internally.
But then she thought, what if one day Junze learned the truth…
No.
Absolutely not.
A flash of resolve crossed Ganyu's eyes.
If that day ever came, perhaps it would be the day the Qilin fell.
Hearing she might take them away, Junze quickly shook his head.
"I like it. I like it. I really, really like it."
"Don't repeat it so many times…"
Ganyu's face grew even redder.
Even the little tuft of hair on her head drooped shyly.
Such a bad disciple.
He could usually read her thoughts so well. Why was he repeating it now?
Bully.
Ganyu complained silently in embarrassment.
If Junze knew what she was thinking, he would definitely laugh.
After all, was not this kind of Master meant to be bullied a little?
"Alright. Stay home today. Don't go anywhere."
"If you're hungry, tell Sister Huixin. Understood?"
Because of the previous incident, Ganyu was extremely cautious.
Before leaving, she set up numerous adeptal arts around Junze's activity area to prevent any accidents.
It almost felt like she was locking him inside the house completely.
Perhaps Ganyu had a slight possessive streak.
"Okay~"
Junze answered obediently.
As for what he was thinking inside…
Not a chance.
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