Genshin Impact: After Getting Married, Something Changed in My Body Chapter 203 - 16 – A Late-Night Visit to Wangsheng Funeral P

Cloud Retainer saw signs that Ryou was about to wake and let out a quiet sigh.

If Ryou learned what had happened, there would definitely be trouble. She was not afraid of the trouble itself; she was worried it would ruin his impression of Shenhe.

Cloud Retainer had raised Shenhe for so many years. How could she not understand what kind of person Shenhe was?

If this incident damaged Ryou's view of her, it would be much harder for their relationship to progress later.

Cloud Retainer believed Shenhe had seen a glimpse of the future. Believing was one thing, but that future was still hundreds of years away for Shenhe.

Shenhe knew about it, but Ryou did not.

Cloud Retainer glanced at Shenhe and saw almost no expression on her face.

That was simply how Shenhe was.

Before, she had been affected by the killing aura in her body. After she began cultivating adeptal arts, the air of the adepti around her grew stronger as well.

With both the killing aura and adeptal energy influencing her, Shenhe had beco far colder toward emotions than most people.

She had changed a great deal lately. Even now, there were faint shifts in her expression, though they were still very subtle.

Change was good.

But how were they supposed to explain this to Ryou when he woke up?

As Cloud Retainer was worrying over it, Ryou suddenly shifted on the bed, turned over, and kept sleeping.

Cloud Retainer let out a breath of relief.

Mountain Shaper slled the heavy scent of alcohol on Ryou and asked, "How much did Ryou drink?"

"I saw him drinking bottle after bottle with Beidou. He had three bottles. Ganyu-nee said it was very strong wine."

"I think it was called Adeptus Drunk. Supposedly, even adepti would get drunk from it," Shenhe said.

"Adeptus Drunk? One has never heard of it."

Mountain Shaper shook his head. "Shenhe, Cloud Retainer has already told one part of what happened."

"One understands that you and Ryou may co together in the future, but bringing him back to Mt. Aocang like this was far too reckless."

"One taught you adeptal arts, not so you could… never mind. Cloud Retainer must have already spoken to you."

"One will not say more. Send Ryou down the mountain as soon as possible."

"I… understand," Shenhe said.

"It is good that you understand." Mountain Shaper looked at her, then paused. "Hm? Your adeptal power feels much stronger than before. Has the killing aura been fully suppressed?"

"It has been fully suppressed," Shenhe said with a nod.

"Mountain Shaper, one has already checked the killing aura in Shenhe's body. There should be no serious problem now. That danger has likely passed."

"Shenhe has also settled into Liyue Harbor. One can be much more at ease about her future," Cloud Retainer said.

"That is good." Mountain Shaper nodded.

"Shenhe, Liyue Harbor is different from the mountains. Do not act as recklessly as you did today. Do you understand?" Mountain Shaper reminded her.

"Yes", Shenhe said.

She raised her head to look at him, then thought of sothing. "Uncle, I just rembered sothing."

"Oh? What is it?" Mountain Shaper asked.

Cloud Retainer looked at Shenhe as well.

"I think Rex Lapis has adapted to Liyue Harbor better than I have. I should learn from him in that regard," Shenhe said.

Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper exchanged a glance.

Cloud Retainer asked, "Shenhe, you still rember Rex Lapis?"

"I know who he is," Shenhe said.

"Oh? Tell us," Mountain Shaper said.

Shenhe told Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper about what had happened with Mona not long ago.

"To think such a small matter led you to work out Rex Lapis's identity."

"Shenhe, it is enough that you know this yourself. Do not spread it. Do you understand?" Cloud Retainer reminded her.

"Yes, Master," Shenhe said.

"Rex Lapis was likely only teaching Mona a lesson, but her astrology must be quite exceptional. Otherwise, she could not have looked into sothing like that," Mountain Shaper said.

"Mm. One will go to Liyue Harbor tomorrow. This is a good chance to et her."

"One would like to see whether Mona's astrology can match even a fraction of one's own art of deduction," Cloud Retainer said.

"Oh? Cloud Retainer is going to Liyue Harbor? Then one will go with you," Mountain Shaper said.

"Mountain Shaper, do you not dislike going to Liyue Harbor?" Cloud Retainer asked, looking at him.

"Ahem. One was thinking of asking Ryou for so adeptal tea." Mountain Shaper coughed, looking sowhat embarrassed.

"Hm? That makes no sense. Did Ryou not already give you several bags of tea? Have you been drinking it like water?" Cloud Retainer asked.

"Cloud Retainer, what sort of thing is that to say?"

Mountain Shaper sounded displeased. "One finished those in one's abode long ago."

"Then one went out to visit other adepti, and… well, one gave so away."

"Moon Carver did the sa. The reason he did not co today is because he went to Qingce Village to visit another adeptus."

"Qingce Village?" Shenhe said.

"What is it?" Mountain Shaper looked at her.

"Mm. I heard Ryou's father ntion that tomorrow, he plans to take Ryou and Keqing to Qingce Village to visit so craftsn," Shenhe said.

"Ryou is going to Qingce Village? Perhaps Moon Carver will run into him," Mountain Shaper said.

"If they et, they et. One is going to Liyue Harbor to see Streetward Rambler, Ganyu, and that astrologist."

"One will definitely make a trip to Liyue Harbor. Mountain Shaper, if you wish to go to Qingce Village, you may go yourself," Cloud Retainer said.

"No need. Visiting other adepti already cost one quite a lot of adeptal tea. One cannot go again."

"And speaking of Moon Carver, that old fellow grows adeptal tea himself and still asked one for so. Truly outrageous," Mountain Shaper said.

Cloud Retainer glanced at him. "Chenyu Vale may have denser adeptal energy than most places in Liyue, but the yield of adeptal tea has been low these past years. It is only natural that they would be tempted."

"But with what you and Moon Carver did, you may have caused trouble."

"Mountain Shaper, you did not reveal Ryou's identity, did you?"

"Well…"

Mountain Shaper did not know how to answer.

"I did say a little. I only said there was an expert in Liyue Harbor. I said nothing else," Mountain Shaper explained.

"Mountain Shaper, you fool."

"Those old fellows only need to make a few deductions, and they will naturally figure out that Ryou was the one who gave it to you."

"You may have brought trouble to Ryou," Cloud Retainer said.

"Those old fellows usually do not leave Chenyu Vale. Perhaps you are overthinking it," Mountain Shaper said, trying to smooth things over.

"Hmph. One may not have seen those old fellows in centuries, but do you think they would miss sothing as good as adeptal tea?"

"And with so much adeptal tea being handed out, if one had to guess, those old fellows may already be in Liyue Harbor."

Cloud Retainer glared at Mountain Shaper. "Shenhe, one will return to Liyue Harbor with you today."

"If those old fellows have entered Liyue Harbor, one should be able to sense so trace of them. It is better to guard against trouble before it happens."

"All right, Master." Shenhe nodded.

"Ahem. This… one did not an to cause trouble. Once Ryou wakes up, how about one compensates him with sothing?" Mountain Shaper asked, looking at Cloud Retainer.

Cloud Retainer glanced at him and said nothing.

Shenhe looked between the two of them. "Uncle, I heard Ryou ntion that he wanted sothing."

"Oh? What item?" Mountain Shaper asked, looking at Shenhe.

"Ryou ntioned Sub-Space Creation before. He even asked whether Master could make it," Shenhe said, looking at Mountain Shaper.

Mountain Shaper froze for a mont. "One does not know how to create such a realm. Streetward Rambler is the one who knows…"

"Ask Rex Lapis for it," Cloud Retainer said.

"Oh? Why?" Mountain Shaper asked.

Cloud Retainer said, "Streetward Rambler can make one, but so of the materials have been missing for many years."

"Streetward Rambler has not collected much of those things in recent years. Only Rex Lapis could easily make one now."

"Since we are going to Liyue Harbor anyway, one may as well explain the matter to Rex Lapis directly."

"With Rex Lapis involved, those old fellows will not dare act recklessly."

"That is true. This is the best way," Mountain Shaper said.

"Mountain Shaper, you and Moon Carver brought this upon yourselves. You even caused trouble for soone else. Let us see how Rex Lapis scolds you when the ti cos!" Cloud Retainer glared at him.

"Cloud Retainer, this…"

Mountain Shaper did not know how to explain. "Ahem. Let us go to Liyue Harbor first."

"Shenhe, bring Ryou. Co with one to Liyue Harbor," Cloud Retainer said.

"Yes, Master," Shenhe said.

Shenhe followed Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper back to Liyue Harbor, and together they went to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

A short while later, Shenhe saw Zhongli walk out.

Zhongli looked at her and said, "Shenhe, why did you bring Ryou here in your arms?"

"I…"

Shenhe did not know how to explain.

"Shenhe, settle him inside first. One will return with you later," Cloud Retainer said.

"Put him in my room," Zhongli said.

"Yes," Shenhe said.

After settling Ryou inside, Shenhe ca back out and obediently stood behind Cloud Retainer.

Zhongli calmly poured himself a cup of tea.

"Rex Lapis, this tea is wonderfully fragrant. It is even better than the tea from last ti. May I have a cup?" Mountain Shaper asked.

"Mm." Zhongli poured him a cup. "Mountain Shaper, if you like it, I will have you take so back with you later."

"Thank you, Rex Lapis!" Mountain Shaper was thrilled.

He took a sip and sighed. "Truly excellent tea."

"Rex Lapis, could you help buy so as well?"

"Work at the Ministry of Civil Affairs and you can have it. It will not even cost you anything," Mada Ping said casually.

Mountain Shaper froze.

Have a Mighty and Illuminated Adeptus like him work at the Ministry of Civil Affairs?

Had she gone mad?

But…

Then Mountain Shaper rembered that Zhongli also worked at the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

When he thought of that, it suddenly did not seem impossible.

Maybe…?

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