After leaving the manga shop, Ningguang and Keqing hurried straight toward the Jade Chamber.
"I really have to admire you," Keqing said as they traveled, filled with sincere respect. "How did you even think of putting a Fake Harmony Star on the Jade Chamber?"
Just imagining it already felt unbelievable to her.
If it were her, the best she would've done was lock the Fake Harmony Star inside a box and keep it from running away.
As for what it could be used for—she had absolutely no ideas.
"Besides Mora, the most important thing to me is naturally the Jade Chamber."
Ningguang replied with a faint smile, elegance as always.
"And mostly, it was that Childe who gave me inspiration.
If a Fake Harmony Star can revive a vortex demon god, then perhaps it can also have an effect on the Jade Chamber."
Keqing's mouth twitched.
"Childe's Fake Harmony Star was strong enough to undo a god's seal… so if yours is used on the Jade Chamber, what kind of effect would that even produce?"
She was truly curious.
Since she hadn't read Iron Kid, she had no idea what the Wish Stars were capable of.
Ningguang's eyes gleamed with excitement. "I do have a few guesses."
"For example—being able to talk, change its size, or even gain special powers.
Objects that had Wish Stars attached to them in the manga often displayed these traits."
Keqing was stunned.
"That sounds incredibly powerful!
This Fake Harmony Star is way more magical than I expected!"
"Come on, let's hurry and see!"
Keqing was already more excited than Ningguang.
If this really worked, she fully intended to read Iron Kid later too.
Who knows—if she got her own Fake Harmony Star, maybe she could strengthen Yujing Terrace as well.
…
Before long, they arrived at the Jade Chamber.
The three secretaries—Baiwen, Baishi, and Baixiao—were away preparing for the Rite of Descension, so no one else was around.
"How do we use it?"
Keqing asked, eyes sparkling.
"Boss Han already told me."
Ningguang took a steady breath, brought out the Fake Harmony Star, and silently commanded in her heart:
"Apply to the Jade Chamber."
Hum—!
The Fake Harmony Star burst into radiant light.
Whoosh!
It shot out of Ningguang's hand, circling above the two like it was searching for a target.
"Not good, it's going to run!"
Keqing panicked and almost drew her sword on the spot.
"No need. Just wait."
Ningguang lifted a hand, calmly stopping her.
Though her own heart was tense, she trusted Boss Han.
If he said it was usable, then it must be usable.
Seeing Ningguang so composed, Keqing forced herself to hold back as well— though she was fully prepared to pounce the moment the star tried to escape.
Absolutely not letting it slip away like Childe's disaster!
Accidentally waking up another demon god would be a nightmare.
But fortunately, Keqing's worries were unnecessary.
Because the next moment—
The Fake Harmony Star finally locked onto its target.
Whoosh!
It shot straight toward the Jade Chamber's highest pavilion.
Pa!
A clear snapping sound rang out as it attached itself firmly.
"Did it work?!"
Keqing gasped—then immediately frowned. "But… why isn't anything happening?"
She barely finished speaking when—
The Fake Harmony Star shone again.
A mysterious power surged out from its surface, flowing into the Jade Chamber and spreading rapidly through every beam and tile.
RUMBLE—!!
The entire Jade Chamber shook violently.
Floors, walls, columns, balconies—everything trembled as if the building were alive and undergoing some massive transformation.
"It's changing!"
Ningguang watched intently, her eyes brimming with controlled excitement.
Rumble rumble rumble—!
Rumble rumble rumble—!
The Jade Chamber began expanding—its area visibly growing larger at a shocking pace.
From the sky above Liyue Harbor, the change was impossible to miss.
Down below, citizens called out in shock:
"Holy—look! The Jade Chamber is getting bigger?!"
"It really is! It's expanding!"
"What's going on? Is Lady Ningguang upgrading the Jade Chamber again?"
"This size—this volume—has to be at least five or six times larger! Incredible!"
"Wife! Get out here, the Jade Chamber is changing!"
Voices of shock and awe echoed across Liyue Harbor.
Everyone was stunned speechless by the Jade Chamber's sudden transformation, whispering guesses among themselves.
…
Eventually, the growth stopped.
From above, one could clearly see that although the overall layout was mostly unchanged,
its area and mass had increased five to six times.
"It feels so much more spacious!"
Keqing sighed in amazement.
If the previous Jade Chamber was a "luxury suite," then this one was a straight-up mansion.
Not only Keqing—
Ningguang herself was clearly delighted.
A larger, grander Jade Chamber naturally represented her authority and prestige as the Tianquan Star even more.
But Ningguang still had doubts.
"Could it be that all the Fake Harmony Star strengthened was its size?"
Just as she spoke—
A mechanical female voice echoed across the Jade Chamber:
"Good day, Miss Ningguang. I am happy to be of service."
"Eh—?! It can actually TALK?!"
Keqing stared, completely dumbstruck.
Even if Ningguang had told her the possibility beforehand, seeing it with her own eyes was entirely different.
Ningguang, however, was filled with joy.
After all, the Jade Chamber was the work of years of effort.
To have it gain a "voice"… truly made her feel moved.
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