When the people around heard Ningguang make that promise, they all showed expressions of disbelief.
For a moment, everyone looked at Junze with envy.
After all, Ningguang was the true authority of Liyue.
She was also the most shrewd businesswoman in all of Liyue.
For an ordinary person, receiving such a promise could completely change the rest of their life.
"Keqing, this…"
Keqing instinctively felt that something was off.
The child was still so young. What could he possibly understand?
If someone manipulated him, Ningguang might end up making an unfavorable commitment.
Ningguang replied calmly,
"It is fine. This promise is only for the child. If anyone else tries to interfere…"
Her gaze turned sharp.
At once, anyone harboring ulterior motives suppressed their thoughts.
"Thank you, Lady Ningguang!"
Junze showed a delighted expression.
He had not expected that simply saving Huixin would bring such a reward.
At that moment, he was even glad that he had not appeared here in his alternate identity earlier.
Ningguang said,
"I hope you will continue to act as you did today in the future."
"I will!"
Junze nodded firmly, then eagerly added,
"Lady Ningguang, can I make my request now?"
"Azhe!"
Huixin looked at him nervously.
She was clearly worried that he might waste such a valuable promise.
The people around also looked at him with regret.
In their eyes, a child would not be able to make a meaningful request.
At most, he would probably ask for something like a cart full of sweets.
Ningguang was slightly surprised, then smiled.
"You are still young and may not understand the weight of my promise. Are you sure you want to use it now?"
Junze nodded again.
"Yes."
The smile on Ningguang's face grew brighter.
A simple request meant an easy fulfillment, which pleased her as a businesswoman.
"So, what is your request?"
"I want to become one of the Liyue Qixing."
"Eh?!"
His request stunned everyone present, except for Shenhe.
No one had expected such a bold statement from a child.
Ningguang looked at him, both surprised and amused.
"Why would you make such a request?"
"Hahaha!"
At that moment, Tianshu Xing burst into laughter.
He gently patted Junze's head.
"Little Junze still remembers what he told me before."
Junze gave an awkward smile.
He did not like anyone touching his head except Ganyu.
Ningguang looked at Tianshu Xing with curiosity.
"What did he say?"
Tianshu Xing explained,
"This child wants to become one of the Qixing to help share his master's burden."
Hearing this, the gazes toward Junze became even warmer.
What a thoughtful and devoted child.
"Oh? And who is his master?"
"Azhe!"
Before Tianshu Xing could answer, a gentle yet anxious voice rang out.
"Master!"
The moment Ganyu appeared, Junze let go of Shenhe and rushed into her arms.
Shenhe lowered her gaze briefly, then looked at Ganyu, remaining silent at the side.
"I see."
Ningguang stood up, smiling faintly.
"So he is Ganyu's disciple. Then his strength makes perfect sense."
Keqing looked puzzled.
"Since when did Ganyu take on a disciple?"
Ganyu finally relaxed after confirming that Junze was safe.
Earlier, after finishing her matters in the room, she had heard the commotion outside and rushed out immediately.
When she saw Junze already outside the Yuehai Pavilion, her heart nearly stopped.
"You child, why do you keep running around like this?"
Ganyu scolded him, though her tone was filled with concern.
She felt that placing the tracking jade on him had been absolutely the right decision.
"If you do this again, Master will have to punish you."
"Hehe."
Junze just gave a silly grin.
When it came to his master Ganyu lecturing him, Junze simply listened obediently.
He was not in a hurry to argue back.
There was a saying that fit perfectly here.
Even when you are angry, you are still breathtakingly beautiful. I cannot bear to interrupt.
"Ganyu, don't rush to scold the child. He is a little hero now."
Tianshu Xing walked over and explained.
"A little hero?"
Only then did Ganyu notice the situation around her.
"What happened?"
Huixin stepped forward.
"I was caught by those evil spirits just now. Junze was the one who saved me."
"Eh? Really?!"
Ganyu looked at Junze in surprise.
"Hehe, Master, I'm amazing, right?"
Ganyu smiled helplessly.
"Yes, yes. Azhe is the most amazing."
Just like that, Junze gained another wave of pride points.
At this rate, in a few more days, he would probably earn quite a lot of Primogems again.
"But in the future, you still need to be more careful. Make sure you understand your opponent before acting. You're still young and can easily get hurt."
When Ganyu first taught him Qilin Trail, it was meant to help him escape danger.
But now it seemed this child had learned it in the opposite way.
Junze nodded obediently.
"Mm, Azhe understands."
At this moment, Ningguang walked over and said calmly,
"Ganyu, congratulations. You've found yourself a good disciple."
"Lady Ningguang."
Ganyu slightly bowed in respect.
She truly admired the Tianquan, who governed Liyue and guided its prosperity.
Ningguang then turned to Junze.
"As for your wish to become one of the Liyue Qixing, that is not something I can decide."
"You should consider asking for something else."
"If you insist on this, then in the future, I can only play a small supporting role at most."
After saying that, she turned and left with Keqing and the Millelith.
They still had many matters to handle.
"Hmm?"
Ganyu looked at her disciple with a strange expression.
What had Azhe done this time?
Tianshu Xing briefly explained things to her.
When Ganyu heard that Ningguang had granted Junze a promise, she showed a surprised and slightly troubled expression.
But when she heard Junze's request, her eyes filled with warmth and amusement.
"You silly child, so you really had that kind of plan."
She gently rubbed Junze's head.
"That was Lady Ningguang's promise. Wouldn't it be better to ask for something you like?"
"Like what?"
"For example… endless food."
"Hmm… that does sound reasonable."
Ganyu chuckled softly.
"So, do you regret it now?"
Junze shook his head with a smile.
"No. No matter how much food there is, if Master isn't there to eat with me, it wouldn't mean much."
"So I should first become one of the Liyue Qixing and help share Master's burden."
His words deeply moved Ganyu.
She crouched down and pulled him into a tight embrace, nuzzling him gently.
"Silly disciple."
Huixin and Tianshu Xing watched from the side, both smiling warmly.
Who wouldn't like such a thoughtful and affectionate child?
Off to the side, Shenhe quietly observed them.
"Eating together… companionship?"
She seemed to finally understand why she still retained faint memories of the taste of food.
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