Genshin Impact: I Made the Entire Playerbase Cry Chapter 186: That Woman

Lumine shrugged. Her impression of Keqing had always been:

Decisive, efficient, true to her word, a workaholic, and so on...

She never expected to see her shy and troubled over friendship.

"So what does Xiangling think about all this?" Lumine was curious.

Keqing didn't seem to have grown up with the others.

She was a noble daughter of Liyue and now held a high-ranking position.

Lumine wondered how Xiangling viewed a friend like her.

"I'll ask Xiangling tomorrow."

Today, they had traveled all around Liyue and t many friends.

And now, with their bellies full, the group quickly drifted off to sleep.

The Next Day

Lumine and Paimon arrived at Wanmin Restaurant bright and early.

"Morning, Xiangling! We're here!"

"Take a seat for now. I'll tidy up and check if we need any ingredients."

Xiangling turned to greet them—then paused. "Huh? Where's Mu Yang?"

She didn't see him anywhere.

"He's doing his morning training. We ca ahead."

"Got it!" Xiangling nodded and went back to checking her stock.

"Xiangling, can I ask you sothing?"

"What's up?"

Lumine ntioned how, during their travels, she noticed Xiangling and Keqing got along well.

Especially at Wangshu Inn, the two seed particularly close.

"So… do you really like Keqing as a friend?"

Xiangling admitted openly.

"Keqing has a great personality and is easy to get along with. Doesn't everyone like people like that?"

Paimon blurted out, "You're amazing, Xiangling!"

The first ti she t Keqing, she thought she'd be super hard to approach.

Especially with how different her opinions were from other Liyue folks.

Lumine agreed—when they first t, Keqing had an imposing aura.

"Really? From the very first ti, I thought she was really easy to talk to," Xiangling said.

"Back at the inn, she even secretly fed Guoba so treats. Didn't you notice?"

Guoba shook his head side to side, as if confirming Keqing's kindness.

As they chatted about Keqing, they suddenly noticed so commotion outside.

Xiangling rushed out—and froze. "Ah! Such a big bird!"

Paimon scread too. "Ah! It's that woman!"

Cloud Retainer glared at her. "How insolent! Which woman?!"

"This one has a na and title—Cloud Retainer, Adeptus of the Mighty and Illuminated Adepti"

[Hahaha what kind of dialogue is this, I'm dying]

[This is the "Very Chatty" Adeptus—got a problem with that?]

[Feels like this event is gonna give us so many iconic monts]

With Mu Yang absent, Guinaifen—still focused on observing Guoba—chid in.

"Look, look! Guoba's totally stunned by that woman."

"This is definitive proof!"

[Strear's too sharp, are you broadcasting with a microscope?]

[Sigh, the strear's been staring at Guoba the whole event, already forgot about her husband]

[Tch, fickle woman]

[Mu Yang, hurry up—this is what betrayal looks like]

Guinaifen sighed. "Folks, how is liking Guoba any kind of 'betrayal'? Is this a furry thing?"

[What's wrong with furries?!]

The livestream chat derailed once again.

Hearing Cloud Retainer's title, Xiangling imdiately realized—another Adeptus.

But why was an Adeptus here? Looking for Mu Yang?

Lumine greeted politely. "Long ti no see!"

Cloud Retainer was quite fond of Lumine.

Compared to Paimon, the Traveler had much better manners.

"Traveler, it has been so ti. Judging by your appearance, are you busy with the Moonchase Festival?"

"Not exactly. Mu Yang called us back to have fun."

The adeptal bird understood imdiately.

So that's why Mu Yang hadn't returned after delivering gifts to Liyue Harbor—it was because of Lumine.

First, Cloud Retainer asked where Mu Yang was.

Then she explained her purpose—though in a very tsundere way, she praised this year's festival the.

She had descended to the mortal realm to showcase her newest invention: the Supre Cuisine Machine

Xiangling was baffled. "Supre Cuisine… what?"

"Probably her new invention," Lumine offered helpfully.

Cloud Retainer continued, "No need to rush. This one rely ca to announce its arrival. When the ti cos, you shall witness its marvels."

"Especially you, Traveler. You possess so discernnt in culinary matters. This one hopes you will attend to lend your support."

Paimon blurted out, "So this is just a direct invitation, huh?"

"Hmph. No need to voice what is already understood."

"With this ssage delivered, this one shall not linger in this bustling place. Await this one's summons. Until then."

With that, Cloud Retainer flew off.

[Tsundere adeptus bird]

[Direct attacks work best on tsunderes]

[I'm sold, brothers—just hearing her voice does it for ]

[You're like a starving ghost, I swear]

Lumine was puzzled.

If it was about cooking, wasn't Mu Yang skilled too? Why specifically seek her out?

Actually, this did have sothing to do with Lumine.

Because she was the one who took Mu Yang away!

After adjusting her Supre Cuisine Machine, Cloud Retainer realized Shenhe had gone to deliver mooncakes to the other adepti.

Mu Yang had said he was going to Liyue Harbor—but two days passed with no sign of his return.

Thus, the empty-nest elder bird had no one to help test her machine.

And just then, she sensed a particular presence.

So of course, this golden-haired laborer was the perfect candidate!

Outside Wanmin Restaurant

Paimon grumbled, "What a co-and-go-like-the-wind woman… no, female adeptus… no, bird adeptus…"

Xiangling, anwhile, remarked, "As expected of Mu Yang's friend. She really seems like soone who knows cooking."

"That's true—she loves good food. But I think your impression of Mu Yang might be a bit off."

"Huh? Is it?"

Lumine put her hands on her hips, acting like she was the only one who truly understood Mu Yang.

"Mu Yang's real passion is swordsmanship. And brewing tea."

[What's with this sister's competitive attitude? I'm dying]

[That smug little expression, lol]

"What's everyone crowding around for? The adeptus already left, you know."

The group turned toward the voice. "Keqing, you're here too!"

"Good morning. Sorry to keep you waiting." Keqing handed Xiangling a recipe.

"This is a dish my grandfather wrote in his notes. I couldn't bring the original, so I copied it for you."

Xiangling imdiately noticed parts of the recipe were incomplete.

Keqing explained that it wasn't her grandfather's original creation but sothing he'd adapted from an ancient text.

Because it ca from an old book, so sections were missing.

"Will that be a big problem?"

"I'll have to study it in detail first."

"Thank you, Xiangling."

Then, a pair of black-stockinged legs stepped into the players' view.

"Um… everyone's here, huh…"

[It's you! Yangu!]

[Yangu's here!]

[That close-up shot had clear intentions—prprpr]

[So fragrant~]

"That voice is…"

"Good morning, Yangu!"