Chapter 113

After Takumi arranged Zhongli's affairs, he continued his work.

Meanwhile, Shenhe was with Cloud Retainer.

At this moment, Cloud Retainer was lecturing Shenhe in a tone of disappointment.

This made Shenhe feel quite depressed.

"Has your evil spirit been resolved?"

"Why don't you understand?"

"Takumi is such an outstanding human being. You should have made your move earlier."

"If you don't act soon, someone else will take him away."

"Look at all the women around Takumi."

"Are you just going to sit back and watch?"

"Listen to me, hurry up and claim him."

"Under the balance of yin and yang, perhaps he can even help dispel the evil spirit within you."

Shenhe looked at her master in confusion.

She felt helpless.

Of course, she knew Takumi could suppress the evil energy in her body.

When her evil energy flared up before, it was Takumi who stepped in and helped her calm it.

Her master had seen this happen firsthand.

That was why she had encouraged Shenhe to stay close to Takumi.

The reason Cloud Retainer allowed her to remain in Guiliyuan was clear.

She hoped Shenhe and Takumi would grow closer.

But this foolish disciple was not making any progress.

How frustrating.

If Shenhe continued like this, Cloud Retainer might just send Ganyu instead.

Ganyu, at least, would listen.

Shenhe, on the other hand, was completely hopeless.

"The books say that relationships should progress slowly."

"It should happen gradually."

Hearing this, Cloud Retainer rolled her eyes.

"What book said that? Who is the author?"

"Tell me their name, and I'll have them rewrite it."

Books?

By the time Shenhe figured out what the book said, Takumi would already belong to someone else.

Why was this foolish disciple so clueless?

Being Shenhe's master was truly exhausting.

Every day, Cloud Retainer worried about Shenhe's future.

She had finally found a man Shenhe was interested in.

Opportunities had been given to her.

But Shenhe wasn't taking them!

After all this time, nothing had happened between her and Takumi.

"Shenhe, you are disappointing me."

"Don't say that."

"Master, have you finished making the cultivator?"

Shenhe rolled her eyes at her master.

She didn't want to continue this conversation.

Instead, she changed the subject.

Not long ago, Takumi had designed a machine to help Cloud Retainer with farming.

It included a cultivator and a harvester.

Had she finally completed them?

Hearing Shenhe's question, Cloud Retainer snorted.

"It's finished."

"The blueprints are ready."

"Take them to Takumi."

"And remember, work hard."

"Hopefully, next year I'll see my disciples and grandchildren."

Shenhe didn't want to argue with Cloud Retainer any further, so she turned and left.

The book said relationships should progress naturally.

She and Takumi hadn't reached that stage yet.

But she was already learning how to be a good wife.

Once she was ready, she would make Takumi marry her!

Taking the blueprints that Cloud Retainer had prepared, Shenhe left without looking back.

Since the blueprints were complete, it meant production could begin.

Now, she just needed to deliver them to Takumi.

Meanwhile, preparations for seed planting were also underway.

Takumi's next major project was the cultivation of new wheat varieties.

With the dragon crisis starting in Mondstadt, food production for the next year could be affected.

Preparation was necessary.

With the blueprints in hand, Shenhe headed straight for the office.

Along the way, many people greeted her.

At this moment, Shenhe was wearing the outfit Takumi had given her.

She walked confidently in high heels.

She looked like an elegant city woman.

This surprised many people.

Keqing's store was about to open, and many had seen similar clothes for sale.

Many young women now wanted to buy the same outfit as Shenhe.

It accentuated her figure beautifully.

Upon reaching the office, Shenhe's expression softened when she saw Takumi.

"Master has finished the cultivator and harvester."

"They are now in production."

"Here are the blueprints."

Hearing Shenhe's words, Takumi took the blueprints and quickly examined them.

After reviewing the design, he nodded.

This was a true cultivator, not some miniature armored contraption.

Initially, Cloud Retainer had looked at Takumi with suspicion.

She thought he was preparing Liyue to invade Mondstadt and unify Teyvat.

But once she understood, she was a little disappointed.

It was like missing an opportunity for immense power and wealth.

She was even upset about it for a while.

However, she still created the machines Takumi requested.

After all, it was just a matter of engineering and some plow blades.

Not difficult at all.

Although the harvester was a bit more complex, it wasn't enough to stop Cloud Retainer.

She had completed both machines without issue.

Takumi took the blueprints from Shenhe.

After a quick review, he mentally simulated their construction.

He quickly understood their mechanical principles.

"No problem."

"Everything looks good."

"Let's check on the seeds at Sucrose's workshop."

"If everything is fine, I'll head to Qingce Village."

After reviewing the materials, Takumi was satisfied.

The decision was made.

He would visit Qingce Village.

He would also bring Sucrose along.

At the same time, he could check on the pure water spirit in the area.

If possible, he might even resolve the issue of the sealed Chi.

And if the pure water spirit could be tamed…

Perhaps he could even turn it into a pet?

That didn't sound like a bad idea.

With his decision made, Takumi stood up and headed outside.

"Let's check on Sucrose's seeds first."

"If everything is fine, we'll go to Qingce Village tomorrow."

Hearing this, Shenhe nodded and quickly followed him.

The two walked toward Sucrose's alchemy workshop.

Just as they stepped outside, Hu Tao appeared.

"Takumi, where are you going?"

Hu Tao had returned from her stroll and immediately joined them.

"We're heading to the alchemy workshop."

"I asked someone to prepare some seeds. I'll be taking them to Qingce Village tomorrow."

Hearing Takumi's words, Hu Tao's eyes lit up.

"You're going to Qingce Village?"

"I want to go too!"

It was a great place.

Many of her clients were from there.

So, she wanted to tag along.

Takumi didn't mind.

She could come along.

Maybe she could even help in battle if needed.

And so, Takumi and Shenhe gained a little shadow following them.

Shenhe glanced at Hu Tao.

She felt a little down.

Her master was right. There were too many women around Takumi!