[ Liyue, Mt. Tianheng ]
Mike got up from the grass, massaging his temples as an avalanche of information rushed into his mind.
Had he traveled to another world? Was he on the continent of Teyvat, on Mt. Tianheng in Liyue?
Not only had he traveled, but he also came with a [Character Settlement System] and a Serenitea Pot.
The function of the [Character Settlement System] allowed him to invite various characters from the world of Genshin Impact to reside in the Serenitea Pot. By completing missions and other tasks, he would earn rewards such as points.
The points could be used to lottery for Host attributes, Resident attributes, exchange resources...
As a guarantee for his arrival in this world, the system had also sent him a beginner's gift package.
The package contained five hundred thousand Mora, fifty points, one Host attribute, and one Resident attribute.
At the same time, he received a new mission.
[ Mission Content: Invite a Liyue character to reside. ]
[ Mission Reward: One million Mora, two hundred points, two hundred experience points, one random Host attribute. ]
While Mike sorted the information in his head, he observed his surroundings: towering mountains stacked up around him, the green grass felt soft under his feet, and far away, looking at the horizon, he could see a majestic, prosperous, and distinctly ancient-style city.
"Is that Liyue Harbor? It's truly prosperous and spectacular!"
"Wait, why is there a person lying down over there?"
Mike noticed out of the corner of his eye a person sprawled on the grass in the distance, who seemed to be unconscious.
Just as he was about to go check on the situation, something unexpected happened!
"Yaaah!!" A group of fierce-looking Hilichurls suddenly emerged, surrounding the person on the ground.
"No, there's danger!"
Mike didn't have time to think twice and activated the Host attribute he had just obtained from the beginner's package.
[ Key Moment ]: When activated, time stops. The Host can move freely during the pause. Duration: three minutes. Can be used once a day.
A mysterious force spread out from Mike. Birds with flapping wings, swaying flowers, flying leaves... everything stopped at that instant!
This included the group of Hilichurls full of murderous intent.
Mike sprinted towards the person lying down. Only then could he clearly see the appearance of the unknown person.
Before his eyes was a young woman of exquisite and dazzling beauty, with a slender and well-formed figure, immaculate white skin, and slightly curly blue hair. Most striking were the pair of black and red Qilin horns on her head.
The young woman was lying on her side on the grass, her slender legs slightly curled and her firm hips drawing a wonderful curve. Her eyes were closed, her face serene and peaceful, and there was even a faint smile at the corner of her lips.
"What a peaceful and beautiful scene!"
"Is... is that Ganyu!?"
Those distinctive Qilin horns were too obvious. Mike, as a devoted fan of Ganyu, instantly recognized her.
"Could she just be sleeping...?"
Several thoughts crossed Mike's mind, but the action of his hands did not stop. Without a doubt, he snatched the massive axe from a Hilichurl Brute and brought it down on the creature's body.
The effect of the [Key Moment] attribute could only last for three minutes; he had to hurry.
Fortunately, the number of Hilichurls was not excessive; there were only six in total.
With Mike lifting and dropping the axe, the six frozen Hilichurls, like sculptures, were knocked down one by one, and by the looks of it, they wouldn't survive.
It was a good thing he had done his family's obligatory exercise routine, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to handle the axe.
There was just over a minute of frozen time left. Mike threw the axe away and squatted down in front of Ganyu.
The young woman's sleeping face was peaceful and serene, with a touch of adorable innocence, making it hard not to feel a quickened heartbeat. Unconsciously, Mike reached out his hand.
"The time isn't over yet, if I touch her gently, nothing will happen, right? Let's consider it the reward for saving her."
Mike's hand rested on the beautiful and delicate face. The soft and tender skin gave him a sublime feeling. He couldn't help but gently pinch her cheek.
Soft and elastic.
His gaze slid downwards. The winding "mountains" were spectacular, outlining a perfect curve. Mike's fingers were about to move involuntarily.
"No, there's not enough time!"
Mike bit his tongue hard, regaining his sanity. This was no time to yield to momentary pleasure.
Since he had encountered Ganyu, of course, his first goal should be to invite her to reside in his Serenitea Pot. An idea arose in Mike's mind, and he conceived a plan.
Taking advantage of the few dozen seconds of temporal pause that remained, Mike quickly picked up the clubs from the Hilichurls and repeatedly hit himself hard.
Then, he tore his own clothes to shreds, the more pathetic he looked, the better. Just as he finished arranging himself, the effect of [Key Moment] concluded.
"Hey! Wake up quickly! Are you alright?" Ganyu was awakened by an urgent call.
"Mmm~" The young woman opened her sleepy eyes. Her voice was sweet, soft, and drowsy, with an adorable and ineffable innocence.
When she saw the disheveled and bruised young man in front of her, she was startled.
"W-what happened?" Ganyu sat up, examining the young man's situation.
He looked normal, but why was he so disheveled? And he seemed to be injured?
Mike, seeing that she had finally woken up, said to her with a slightly resigned tone: "You're finally awake. Were you sleeping? You're quite a heavy sleeper, even such a big commotion couldn't wake you."
He pointed around them. Only then did Ganyu notice the five or six Hilichurl bodies lying on the ground.
"Huh?!" "How are there so many Hilichurls on Mt. Tianheng? So, he saved me just now and got hurt because of it?"
"I-I'm so sorry. I tend to sleep very deeply during my naps. Thank you very much for saving me!" A layer of blush covered Ganyu's delicate face.
It was so embarrassing to have slept so soundly that she didn't even notice the Hilichurls' attack!
"Sleeping outdoors is too dangerous. You should make sure to take your nap in a safe place from now on," Mike admonished her.
"Mmm~" Ganyu turned her head away in embarrassment, feeling very apologetic. In fact, Mike was not the first to tell her; one of the former Liyue Qixing had given her the same warning.
But when sleep strikes, there really isn't time to find a safe place!
"Are you hurt? Let me see your injuries." Ganyu took a deep breath, suppressing her shyness, and stood up to examine Mike's wounds.
Mike had staged all of this precisely to get closer to her, but out of courtesy, he said: "It's nothing, it's nothing. I have a strong body, they are just superficial scratches."
"Even so, let me check you!" Ganyu was still worried, and without waiting for a reply, she reached out and opened Mike's shirt.
"Ahh~!"
The small white and tender hand gently traced his chest. The cold and cool sensation gave him chills. Mike couldn't help but gasp.
"Who could resist this?"
"I'm sorry, did I hurt you?" Ganyu, hearing his reaction, thought she had touched a wound.
"It's nothing, it doesn't hurt," Mike wasn't lying. In fact, he didn't feel pain, but the situation was much more stimulating than pain.
His torso was almost completely exposed to Ganyu. His normally exercised pectoral muscles were in plain sight. Ganyu was also experiencing such a situation for the first time, and the blush on her face intensified.
"Mmm~ Fortunately, they are just superficial injuries. A little ointment will be enough."
Ganyu carried healing ointment with her, so she immediately took it out to apply it to Mike.
Her soft and delicate hands lightly rubbed his firm chest. A subtle and fresh fragrance filled Mike's nose. The icy and smooth sensation made him feel deep pleasure.
Ganyu was so flushed that it looked like she was about to drip. It was the first time she had such close contact with a man's body. She felt very embarrassed, but also a hint of curiosity.
His muscles are very nice~
After a good while, the ointment was finally applied.
"My name is Flowers Mike, I am a traveler passing through Liyue. Thank you for healing my wounds. May I know your name?"
"I am Ganyu, and I am currently the secretary of the Yuehai Pavilion. Actually, it is I who should thank you. It was thanks to you that you managed to defeat these Hilichurls."
"Excuse me, my clothes are very damaged. Ganyu-san, do you know where I can buy clothes?" Mike had destroyed his clothes to make it look real, so he naturally needed to buy new ones.
"That's easy to solve, come with me!"
The place they were was not far from Liyue Harbor. As they walked, the two talked animatedly and soon entered the harbor, arriving at the Feiyun Guild.
The Feiyun Guild was a giant in Liyue's silk and clothing industry, and it also had shops that sold ready-to-wear clothing.
"Miss Ganyu, good afternoon. Is there anything I can help you with today?" A handsome young man at the entrance of the shop, holding a book he was delightedly reading, greeted Ganyu with a smile upon seeing her approach.
"Good afternoon, Xingqiu. My friend encountered some Hilichurls on Mt. Tianheng and his clothes were damaged. He wants to buy some clothes here."
"Is this the young man? Please come in, please!" Xingqiu noticed that despite Mike's ragged clothes, his demeanor was fine, and he immediately enthusiastically invited them in.
"Did you encounter Hilichurls on Mt. Tianheng?" After inviting them to sit down, Xingqiu showed concern about the incident.
"That's right, Xingqiu, do you have any leads?" Ganyu chimed in, as she had realized that the matter was not simple.
Mt. Tianheng is right next to Yujing Terrace, and normally there wouldn't be Hilichurls running around there. That's why she usually took her nap on the mountain; it was a relatively safe place.
But today, unfortunately, Hilichurls appeared. Something out of the ordinary is always suspicious!
"I don't have concrete leads, but yesterday, several batches of supplies from our Feiyun Guild were attacked by Hilichurls while passing through Guili Plains. It seems that monster activity has become a little too rampant lately."
"The situation is a bit abnormal lately. I will go back and inform the Yujing Terrace to send more personnel to investigate the cause."
"That sounds good. We will also increase the escort personnel. If you have any news, please communicate immediately."
The two briefly talked about the subject of the Hilichurls. At that moment, an attendant brought a dozen sets of clothes.
"These are some of our classic designs in the shop, Mr. Flowers. You can choose the one you like the most," Xingqiu presented.
"Uh... I'm not very good at choosing clothes. I think I'll just buy two sets at random," Mike said, spreading his hands a little awkwardly. He really wasn't skilled at picking clothes.
"I will help you choose!" Ganyu stepped forward. Thanks to her long life and vast experience, she had a very particular taste for selecting clothes.
After careful selection, Ganyu chose a set of formal black attire.
"Try this one first!" Ganyu took the clothes from the attendant's hands, bit her lip, and hesitated for a moment before adding: "This formal suit has a somewhat complex style to put on. I... I'll help you change."
"Ah?" Mike thought for a moment that he had misheard.
Ganyu offered to change my clothes? Is there something so good in this world?
As soon as she uttered the phrase, Ganyu turned her head away in embarrassment.
She didn't know why she had said something like that, but he had gotten hurt and torn his clothes to save her. Helping him was the right thing to do.
Seeing that Mike still hadn't reacted, she simply took his hand and they headed straight to the fitting room.
"P-please take off your clothes," Ganyu said in the fitting room, her voice barely audible, which Mike almost failed to hear.
"This... doesn't seem appropriate. How about I do it myself?" Mike swallowed.
He wanted to bring their ties closer, but the progress was faster than he expected!
"It doesn't matter, just take off your sh-shirt," Ganyu said, her cheeks completely flushed, looking extraordinarily delicate.
Mike was not one to shrink back, and seeing her insistence, he didn't hesitate. He quickly took off his tattered shirt.
His upper body was exposed to Ganyu. The young woman couldn't help but sneak a peek several times.
Mike noticed her actions, smiling faintly, but saying nothing. Instead, he asked: "Uh, what should I do?"
"The tailoring of this formal suit follows the ancient Liyue technique. The way to wear it is also a bit complicated. I'll help you put it on to teach you how it's done. You must pay close attention, okay?"
Ganyu spoke while taking the undergarments of the set, starting to dress Mike.
Her hands circled Mike's neck or passed by his waist. Her movements were constant, and she explained the details of the attire to him. Her gestures were gentle, and her tone, tender, like an attentive wife helping her husband get dressed.
They were almost glued to each other. The young woman's sweet fragrance wafted into Mike's nose, making his heart pound and strange thoughts arise in his mind.
Ganyu was not far behind. It was the first time she had been so close to a man. She felt that his body scent was warm and comforting, and she couldn't help but want to get closer.
Her heart gradually sank. She even felt the urge to lean against his chest. She tightened her body to control this impulse and avoid losing her composure.
When the last button was fastened, Ganyu's tense body suddenly relaxed. However, she stumbled and was about to fall.
Just as she was about to fall, Mike, quick as lightning, wrapped his arms around her.
"Are you okay? Watch your step!"
This hug was like a spark falling on dry straw.
Ganyu was already full of repressed feelings, struggling to control herself. Now, the surge of unrestrained emotions overflowed like a torrent.
Almost instinctively, she tightly wrapped her arms around his waist, sinking completely into his embrace.
The warmth of the hug enveloped her completely, giving her an indescribable sense of peace.
Mike's thoughts were even more intense than Ganyu's. He was a devoted fan of beautiful and sexy women. Who wouldn't be moved when a woman like Ganyu personally changes your clothes, with soft and affectionate words, as if she were your little wife?
Ganyu's figure was slender and well-formed. Her firm chest pressed hard against Mike, and despite the clothes, he could feel a surprising softness. His arms wrapped around Ganyu's tiny waist, not wanting to let go.
Neither of them spoke, silently enjoying that quiet and warm atmosphere. The intimate environment continuously settled and fermented, becoming increasingly intoxicating.
Mike restrained himself to the maximum to avoid going further. They had spent very little time together, and rushing could cause rejection and misunderstandings, which would be counterproductive.
After a time they couldn't measure, Ganyu, dizzy, regained a little clarity.
She gently released herself from Mike's embrace and said, overwhelmed by shame: "The clothes are ready. I'll wait for you outside!"
Having said that, she rushed out of the fitting room like a startled rabbit.
"..."
Ganyu's taste was undoubtedly excellent. When Mike came out wearing the black formal suit, even Xingqiu, being a boy, was momentarily stunned by the transformation from a vagabond.
The attire was made of the highest quality silk, adorned with finely detailed gold cloud embroidery, which radiated nobility. Mike's 'figure' was already perfect for him, and with this outfit, he looked like a young noble even more distinguished than Xingqiu, the young master of the Feiyun Guild.
"This suit was custom-made for Mr. Flowers! It is simply perfect! Miss Ganyu's vision is truly exceptional!"
Xingqiu was a little straightforward and didn't notice the subtle tension floating between the two, and continued to praise loudly.
"Mmm~ We'll take this one. How much is it? I'll pay!" Ganyu was also very satisfied with the clothes and stepped forward to pay.
Just as Mike was about to speak, Ganyu interrupted him: "You saved me on Mt. Tianheng, consider this suit a gift from me..."
Although the real reason was somewhat more complex, Mike didn't want to refuse the young woman's sincere intention and said no more.
However, he himself took out money (stolen) to buy two more sets of casual clothes. Only after that did they say goodbye to Xingqiu and leave the Feiyun Guild.
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To be continued...
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