It remained unclear when Shenhe would descend the mountain and enter the city, but given her temperament and efficiency, she'd likely arrive within a day or two.
The A+ rating from yesterday had earned Qin Yu over ten thousand points - a truly enticing reward.
In a nutshell: Absolutely delightful!
Whether she could replicate yesterday's performance remained uncertain. After all, the previous day had been filled with unusual events that deviated from the norm.
This time...
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With Shenhe's escort, Qin Yu finally returned to the main path in peace.
"Thank you for bringing me here. I could never have done it alone."
"You seem to be terrified of the dark," Shenhe remarked.
Though reluctant to admit it, this was indeed a major weakness.
However, once I accumulate enough points in the future, there must be a solution! For example, wearing a night-vision device or directly acquiring a Night Vision skill.
In short, please look forward to it ...
2025-05-23 01:06:29 +0000 UTC
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"I see. You came to visit me to deliver something, but then night fell before you could leave, forcing you to stay here."
"Exactly!" Qin Yu said awkwardly.
It wasn't entirely a lie; only two out of four statements were true - "I came to deliver something" and "I had to stay."
She arrived just before noon, and it was barely past noon when she got here. After waiting here for several hours, she still couldn't bring herself to say those words.
Waiting a little longer is c...
2025-05-23 01:05:36 +0000 UTC
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"What should I do now?"
In the pitch-black darkness, the house trembled while the forest breathed around them.
Qin Yu felt like she was a supporting character in a horror movie, constantly on the edge of being devoured by some monster that might suddenly appear.
Only by clutching her revolver could she find any comfort.
But holding a gun wasn't enough; she needed light too.
Did Shenhe's room have any illumination? She didn't know. In this darkness, finding anything was impossib...
2025-05-23 01:05:13 +0000 UTC
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Careless— Qin Yu arrived at Shenhe's residence, frustratedly tugging at her hair.
She's not home!
Shenhe had mentioned before that she wouldn't always be here—most of her time was spent in the mountain forests outside. The fact that they'd met so often before had been pure luck. Now fortune had abandoned her.
"What should I do?"
Should she wait? Or call out to her? If Shenhe was nearby, she'd definitely hear. She had no choice but to try shouting.
"Shenheâ...
2025-05-23 01:04:31 +0000 UTC
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"Hesitation is defeat."-Isshin Ashina
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In battle, there's little time for thought or hesitation. Often, one must act on fleeting instincts. A moment's doubt creates an opening for the enemy.
Therefore, hesitation is forbidden!
Qin Yu's eyes snapped open. She drew her revolver, placed it at her waist, and with one hand pressed the hammer while the other pulled the trigger.
A bang echoed as light flashed.
But it wasn't over yet. She struck the hammer again a...
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Regardless, standing at the door chatting like this wasn't getting anywhere. Inviting her in, making small talk, and then sending her on her way should do the trick.
Qin Yu made up her mind and stepped aside. "Come in first, anyway."
"Thanks. By the way, I haven't eaten breakfast. Have you?"
"I have!"
If she hadn't claimed to have eaten, Hu Tao would definitely have insisted on making breakfast. She'd say something like, "Oh, I haven't eaten either. Why don't you cook?" or some su...
2025-05-23 01:03:28 +0000 UTC
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Returning to Liyue Port, Qin Yu could barely move from exhaustion. In contrast, Hu Tao seemed full of energy, which explained her boisterous behavior - she clearly had the stamina to back it up.
"Grandpa, I'm back," the boy said.
Grandpa Wang snorted. "Don't run off again! It's dangerous out there!"
"Okay... Thank you, two sisters."
With that, he took the boy's hand and started to leave. Seeing the quest complete, Qin Yu naturally paid no further attention and prepared...
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After checking on Qin Yu, Hu Tao's gaze shifted to the boy. She bent down and asked, "What about you? Are you hurt?"
"No..." the boy replied timidly.
"That's good, that's good. I'm glad you're okay. But speaking of which, this place is quite off the main road. Why did you come here?" Hu Tao inquired.
Qin Yu's heart had calmed considerably. She stood up and said, "He thought he was being haunted by an evil spirit. He wanted to mimic a purification ritual from a novel to collect materi...
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"Good morning, Little yu! Going out again today?"
Qin Yu smiled brightly. "Yes! Aunt Chen, you look great today too~"
"Oh, just so-so. Here, take this—some homemade radish chips I made. They're delicious! Come back for more if you want."
"Ah, that's too much trouble," Qin Yu protested.
But the woman insisted, pressing a small jar into her hands. "Don't be modest! Next time, you must teach me how to make those dumplings of yours. They're absolutely divine."
Huh? Teaching o...
2025-05-23 01:01:34 +0000 UTC
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Every native of Liyue would know the name Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
In a nutshell, their service was this: they delivered people—but the ones they delivered were dead.
In other words, this was a funeral service, dealing with matters of the deceased.
Qin Yu remembered her teacher had been sent off by Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She'd attended the funeral that day. But that was one or two years ago, and now only fragmented memories remained.
No wonder she felt this person was famili...
2025-05-23 01:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Upgrade Time!
After yesterday's three-hour ordeal—what Qin Yu had dubbed "meditation imprisonment"—she diligently worked to improve her favor with Shenhe.
Though unable to gauge the effectiveness of her efforts through Shenhe's demeanor, her overall rating remained decent: C+.
Her accumulated points once again surpassed a thousand. While she could obtain an early-stage skill, Qin Yu chose to upgrade her weapon instead.
Weapons formed part of one's combat capability. Though the...
2025-05-23 01:00:32 +0000 UTC
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"What should friends do together?"
After visiting Shenhe, she posed this contemplative question.
Normally, friends don't need to ponder such things - they simply interact as they naturally would. Those who met through gaming continue playing, those who bonded over chat go out for walks...
Yet Qin Yu knew their friendship was far from ordinary.
It was only natural Shenhe would feel perplexed. As a mountain-dwelling young mistress with limited worldly experience, Shenhe ...
2025-05-23 01:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Settlement Time!
After midnight, Qin Yu eagerly watched the system's point display fluctuate wildly before settling on a four-digit number.
Result: 6,480 points.
"Yes!"
Now she had enough points for an upgrade. The previous two days' earnings had been pitifully low - only 368 points. That wasn't even enough to upgrade her attributes, let alone her weapons.
Next came the upgrade phase.
Qin Yu tapped her chin thoughtfully, considering her future path.
This skill tree couldn...
2025-05-23 00:58:57 +0000 UTC
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Let it be known, she didn't fall on purpose.
But the moment her foot slipped and she began to topple forward, her mind already flashed with the idea of exploiting this accident.
Shenhe caught Qin Yu, thinking this was the second time. She didn't dwell on it, simply considering the person might be a bit clumsy.
The opportunity had come! Unbeknownst to Shenhe, Qin Yu had already made up her mind. Without hesitation, she took advantage of the situation to embrace Shenhe.
Being both w...
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Shenhe brought Qin Yu to a small waterfall.
The waterfall... Standing by it did feel refreshing, but Qin Yu wasn't hot to begin with. Now she felt a bit cold instead.
"How's that? Feeling cooler now?" Shenhe asked.
More like too cold—but I can't say that.
Qin Yu took Shenhe's hand without hesitation, smiling. "Yes, thank you. This is much better."
Shenhe twitched her hand. This person likes physical contact too much. Are all people like this now?
2025-05-23 00:58:11 +0000 UTC
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"Haah—I'm exhausted."
Qin Yu returned to her rented apartment and immediately collapsed onto the bed, letting out a deep sigh.
She had originally set out to find Shenhe, but unexpectedly ended up in a life-and-death struggle with bandits. Had Shenhe not intervened again to save her, even if she'd survived by some miracle, she would have needed months of recovery time.
Not to mention the soul-shaking medical bills that would have followed.
Can't afford to get sick, can't affo...
2025-05-23 00:57:32 +0000 UTC
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The idea was good, but reality proved frustrating.
Despite all my preparations, without actually meeting anyone, it was all pointless.
Based on my deductions, Shenhe's movements were limited to the mountainous areas outside Liyue Port. To see her, I'd have to take a long journey and leave it to fate.
Now that I had combat capabilities, I might as well try some related work to earn some pocket money.
For example, becoming an adventurer and taking quests from the associa...
2025-05-23 00:56:47 +0000 UTC
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Qin Yu rubbed her eyes and looked again.
[Target: Shenhe]
Was this for real? Her as the first target? Wasn't the difficulty level too high?
Qin Yu recalled Shenhe's aloof demeanor, which seemed untouched by worldly concerns, and felt a headache coming on.
How was she supposed to approach this? For starters, she didn't even know how to get close to the woman, let alone develop anything further. Could they switch targets? Maybe a warm, generous, and energetic girl would be better?
2025-05-23 00:55:51 +0000 UTC
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Qin Yu lived in a rented apartment in Liyue. The furnished unit had reasonable rent, though its small size meant limited storage space. Still, it was quite comfortable.
Despite this, she'd been running short on money lately.
The job from a while back was gone. The boss had not only left workers unpaid but also vanished without a trace. The Ministry of Civil Affairs seemed to still be investigating the person's whereabouts.
Qin Yu hadn't received a single cent last month, and this mon...
2025-05-23 00:55:07 +0000 UTC
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"Hey, little sister, where are you going? If you're lost, we can help you!"
When Qin Yu opened her eyes, she found herself facing two men in their thirties.
Their faces wore smiles, but as a former man herself, Qin Yu instantly saw through the facade. These two clearly harbored ill intent toward her.
...Wait, former man?
Qin Yu pressed her fingers to her temples, her memories feeling strangely fragmented.
After a moment's thought, her expression suddenly shifted.
"I... died ...
2025-05-23 00:54:28 +0000 UTC
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Through her monocular telescope, Chevreuse faintly observed the distant commotion.
"The Phantom Thief has appeared," she whispered, lowering the telescope.
Turenna, clutching her new rifle, fidgeted nervously. "Um, Captain... I know it's probably too late to ask, but don't you think this plan feels a little... odd?"
Chevreuse stared at her in genuine surprise.
"Captain, why is your mouth hanging open like a fish?"
"I didn't expect you to notice something was off....
2025-05-23 00:38:26 +0000 UTC
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"I have to fight the Phantom Thief?!" Furina's expression shifted abruptly.
Is this for real?
That was the first thing she'd said upon receiving the invitation.
And now, she stood in the final of the three challenge arenas.
She really was going to fight the Phantom Thief.
This isn't funny.
How am I supposed to do this...? Furina desperately wanted to refuse, but she couldn't. A considerable "audience" was eagerly anticipating the ...
2025-05-23 00:37:44 +0000 UTC
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"What do you think, Lulu?" Navia asked, leaning against the railing as they left Franglet Mansion.
Luna tossed the question back: "And what are you planning to do, Nana? Will you accept or refuse?"
"Hmm..." Navia pondered. "I'll accept. After all, they're offering a substantial sum. Since it's a rare opportunity for a major job, there's no reason to turn it down."
Luna chuckled. "So pragmatic!"
"Exactly! The Spina di Rosula's finances are stable and growing, but you ca...
2025-05-23 00:36:37 +0000 UTC
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"Would you two young ladies be interested in joining our Phantom Thief Culture Enthusiasts Club?"
Luna, wearing sunglasses, glanced at Navia, who shrugged.
"No, thank you. We're not interested," Navia replied.
An invitation to join a fan club extended to a real phantom thief? Luna smiled politely and declined, then took Navia's hand and continued walking.
"I thought Phantom Thief White Cat's reputation would be more polarizing," Navia remarked suddenly.
"That's p...
2025-05-23 00:35:17 +0000 UTC
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Inside the offices of The Steam Bird newspaper...
Another sunny morning. Charlotte stifled a yawn behind her hand, stirring her coffee with a spoon until several sugar cubes quickly dissolved.
She couldn't tolerate spicy food and disliked bitter flavors, but how else could she revive her body and mind after staying up all night writing?
Sleep? She certainly wished she could... but she still had an article to finish.
"Charlotte, got a minute?"
"Huh? Miss ...
2025-05-23 00:34:13 +0000 UTC
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Inside the House of the Hearth,
Arlecchino silently clasped her hands. Last night, she'd had a rare dream—or rather, a vivid recollection of the past as she drifted to sleep.
"It's such a shame. You're so beautiful... I think you'd look stunning in a dress."
Many years ago, Luna had rested her head on Arlecchino's lap and sighed those words.
Even as warm memories surfaced, Arlecchino's expression remained unchanged.
The past existed only in "yesterday."
N...
2025-05-23 00:33:36 +0000 UTC
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The ground before them was painted a dark crimson with blood, stretching endlessly into the distance. Even the walls on either side were stained the same ghastly hue.
Though the filthy river water had washed over the area for hours, faint pinkish streaks still lingered on the surface.
An oppressive silence hung in the air, yet the flames in their eyes burned ever brighter, their expressions growing increasingly terrifying.
The tension thickened until finally, someone snapped...
2025-05-23 00:30:42 +0000 UTC
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When Lyney and Lynette realized that the Court of Justice officers pursuing them had completely vanished, and they could walk openly through the streets without any trouble, they initially assumed that Arlecchino, The Knave, had intervened on their behalf. However, after reestablishing contact with their Fatui intelligence network, they discovered that the Court of Justice itself was facing an insurmountable crisis.
The fire in Fontaine was burning far too fiercely.
Lyney and Lyne...
2025-05-23 00:29:54 +0000 UTC
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Early that morning, Marquis Relf's right eyelid twitched violently.
Lofan's parting words from the previous day—instructing his men to prepare gifts—had left the marquis deeply uneasy. He couldn't fathom what that madman Lofan might do next.
Marquis Relf quickly reconsidered. While Lofan was undoubtedly insane, this incident seemed solely targeted at the Fleuve Cendre residents. Surely it wouldn't implicate him directly?
Then came the news: the sea near Fontaine had turn...
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