Mingyun and Uncle Fu arrived at Ren Kai's residence with two maids carrying gifts.
After knocking on the door, Chunyan struggled to pull it open.
"Chunyan? Why are you the one opening the door?"
Uncle Fu asked with confusion.
Shouldn't Fu Yun be the one here?
Fu Yun, Chunyan, and Xia Qing had all been personally selected by Uncle Fu, each with their own specific responsibilities.
"Young Master Mingyun, Uncle Fu."
"There are guests in the residence—Lady Guizhong and the Stove God."
"Steward Fu Yun is currently helping the Stove God choose a room."
Chunyan said excitedly.
She was practically glowing with happiness.
With three gods living in the residence, her future surely looked bright.
"This… this…"
Uncle Fu stared in shock.
"…I see."
Mingyun took a deep breath and quickly calmed down.
"Mr. Madara once mentioned he had visited Liyue before."
"It seems Lady Guizhong and the Stove God must be his old friends."
"So what should we do…"
Uncle Fu suddenly felt a bit hesitant about entering.
This residence had now become the most powerful household in all of Liyue—without question.
"It's fine."
"We understand Mr. Madara."
"And Lady Guizhong and the Stove God are both known to be close to the people."
"Let's go in."
Mingyun spoke confidently.
That confidence came entirely from Ren Kai.
After all, the time they had spent together had built some genuine trust.
Mingyun walked in first.
Uncle Fu followed behind.
The two maids behind them were trembling slightly.
It was their first time delivering gifts to a residence occupied by multiple gods.
Excitement and nervousness mixed together.
Meanwhile—
Ren Kai was already enjoying tea brewed by Xia Qing.
He nodded with satisfaction.
Her tea-brewing skills were excellent—almost comparable to Mingyun's.
Uncle Fu truly had an eye for talent.
"Mr. Madara, Young Master Mingyun and Uncle Fu have arrived."
Chunyan ran to the entrance of the hall and bowed while reporting.
"Oh?"
Ren Kai immediately stood up and walked toward the courtyard.
After all—
Mingyun was technically his employer.
Some courtesy was still necessary.
"Haha! Young Master Mingyun!"
"You've come—and brought so many gifts. You're too kind."
Ren Kai greeted him warmly in the courtyard.
"Haha, Mr. Madara is too polite."
"You've just moved into a new residence. How could I come empty-handed?"
Mingyun replied with a cheerful laugh.
Seeing Ren Kai personally come out to welcome him made Mingyun extremely happy.
It meant Ren Kai still treated him as a friend.
"Now you're making me embarrassed."
"This residence was arranged by Young Master Mingyun after all. Please come in."
Ren Kai scratched the back of his head with an awkward yet polite smile.
Under Ren Kai's invitation, Mingyun and Uncle Fu entered the main hall.
"Please sit."
"This time it's my turn to treat Young Master Mingyun to tea."
Ren Kai laughed as he sat in the main seat.
Xia Qing served tea to Mingyun.
Chunyan led Uncle Fu and the maids to store the gifts.
Just then—
"Oh? We have guests?"
"You're from the Feiyun Commerce Guild, right?"
Guizhong returned with Qiqi and little Yae.
"Ahem—Lady Guizhong!"
Mingyun had just taken a sip of tea.
Seeing Guizhong appear suddenly startled him so badly that he choked.
He hurriedly stood up to bow.
"No need to be so nervous."
"In this house there is no 'Lady Guizhong.'"
"Just Guizhong."
She looked puzzled.
How did someone manage to choke while drinking tea?
"Hehe!"
"Guizhong sister's room has so many fun things!"
Little Yae ran over with a mechanical toy in her hand, showing it off to Ren Kai.
"Qiqi has one too!"
Qiqi held a similar toy.
"Good, good."
"Go play for a while."
Ren Kai smiled fondly.
At first Mingyun and Uncle Fu were extremely nervous around Guizhong.
But after chatting for a while, they discovered several shared topics.
Gradually their nerves relaxed.
When lunchtime arrived—
Guoba appeared in the hall carrying a tray of food.
Under Ren Kai's enthusiastic invitation, Mingyun finally sat down at the table.
"To be able to eat food cooked by the Stove God today…"
"This is truly the blessing of three lifetimes!"
Mingyun said as the aroma filled the room.
"Kid, you really know how to talk."
"Eat more later."
Guoba grinned proudly.
He loved it when people praised his cooking.
The pleasant meal lifted Ren Kai's mood.
Even the simple rice tasted better than any food from his previous life.
After finishing lunch, Mingyun and Uncle Fu left.
They were probably rushing back to brag about it.
After all—
Eating food personally cooked by the Stove God was extremely rare.
After eating and drinking—
What came next?
Qiqi and little Yae immediately dragged Guizhong off to their bedroom for an afternoon nap.
Guoba also returned to rest.
Only Ren Kai truly knew how to enjoy life.
He carried a reclining chair to the backyard and laid down beneath the cherry blossom trees.
"The breeze is gentle, the clouds are light, birds are singing…"
"Beautiful—truly beautiful."
Ren Kai admired the scenery comfortably.
At least he had attended elementary school.
He didn't need to describe everything with just "damn."
Suddenly—
Ren Kai tilted his head toward the rooftop of the neighboring house.
Someone was watching him.
The spy froze in terror when their eyes met.
In that instant—
Ren Kai activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.
A powerful genjutsu struck the intruder.
"Ah! No—stay away!"
"Please let me go!"
The victim staggered backward in panic.
Even after falling off the roof, the illusion still trapped him.
"Retreat!"
A voice shouted from inside the neighboring building.
Several figures fled hurriedly.
"Now then…"
"Let's begin."
Ren Kai used Body Flicker Technique and appeared instantly on the rooftop next door.
His eyes gleamed with interest as he watched them flee.
He pushed off lightly with his feet.
The roof shattered beneath him.
Ren Kai dropped from the sky, landing directly in front of one of the fleeing thugs.
With a single side kick—
He sent the man flying back into the house.
Drawing his sword—
The blade's aura sliced through another thug's legs.
A sweeping slash split the entire house open.
The remaining four enemies all had their legs severed.
"Looks like someone still wants to dance."
Ren Kai smiled wickedly.
He rushed into the building.
With one kick he smashed through a wall.
Another kick struck a man who tried to block with his arms—
Both arms shattered instantly.
The man flew outside and fled despite the pain.
Ren Kai threw his katana.
The blade pierced straight through the man's chest.
The force nailed him to a wall.
Step by step—
Ren Kai approached.
His presence was terrifying.
Just as he was about to deliver one of Madara's iconic lines—
The wall behind him suddenly exploded.
Guoba burst through it like a battering ram.
The injured spy was knocked back in front of Ren Kai.
"Who dares attack Lord Madara?!"
Guoba roared fiercely, claws raised.
"…."
Ren Kai and Guoba stared at each other.
"…Looks like I worried for nothing."
"Who could possibly be a match for Lord Madara? Haha!"
Guoba scratched his head with a sheepish grin.
Looking at the dying man on the ground—
"Go bring those other weaklings over."
"This one won't survive."
Ren Kai said helplessly while pulling his katana out of the man's chest.
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