Chapter 80: Serenitea Pot

Shajin stared helplessly at the bashful Ganyu in front of him, a trace of confusion flickering across his face.

"Huh?"

He seemed to notice something and leaned in closer to Ganyu.

Ganyu stared blankly into those dreamy eyes drawing near. Her face flushed, her head dizzy, and she could almost hear water boiling in her ears.

"I'm asking you, Ganyu,"

Shajin frowned slightly and spoke in a soft voice.

Ganyu nervously met his gaze, her heart fluttering with anxiety.

"You haven't been working overtime ever since I left, have you?"

He gently rubbed his chin.

"Eh? How did you know…? No! I haven't!"

Ganyu hurriedly shook her head in denial, but her flustered expression had already betrayed her.

Shajin raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.

"Do you think I believe that?"

As he spoke, he lightly patted her head, his tone earnest.

"I told you before, didn't I? You're the secretary to the Liyue Qixing, yes, but that doesn't mean you need to handle everything yourself. You need to learn to relax."

Ganyu blushed in embarrassment and whispered softly.

"Mm… I remember."

She lowered her head, eyes fixed on the ground, looking a bit abashed.

Shajin continued.

"Just look at those dark circles under your eyes. You've clearly been staying up too late."

Alarmed, Ganyu covered her eyes with her hands and muttered in regret.

"Really?! If I'd known, I wouldn't have stayed up…"

Shajin chuckled.

"Relax, I was just teasing. But seriously, you really pulled all-nighters?"

Ganyu's face turned crimson as she stammered.

"I-I just wanted to do a better job…"

Shajin shook his head with a sigh. This girl was far too earnest.

He reached out and gently patted her head again, comforting her.

"Don't stress about it. Just remember to get some rest next time."

Then, his hand moved up to Ganyu's qilin horns, feeling the cool, smooth texture.

The touch made Ganyu go weak at the knees. She nearly lost her balance.

She glared at Shajin, silently protesting with her eyes—but the moment she looked into those dreamlike irises, her resistance melted, and she closed her eyes.

Suddenly, she felt not one, but two hands on her horns—and they weren't the same size…

Wait… Two?

Ganyu's eyes snapped open. To her shock, two figures had appeared at her sides without her noticing.

On her left was Hu Tao. On her right, Shenhe!

"Wow, I didn't expect Miss Ganyu's horns to feel this good!"

Hu Tao smirked mischievously, gently stroking one of Ganyu's horns.

"They really do. This is the first time I've touched Senior Sister's horns~" Shenhe added with a playful smile.

Ganyu recoiled a step, pointing a trembling finger at the two intruders, completely flustered. "I… you… you two…"

Hu Tao covered her mouth and giggled. "So even the usually serious Miss Secretary has a fun side~"

She then turned and patted Shajin's shoulder with a grin.

"Knew it! I just knew you had something going on!"

Then, with a flourish, she pulled a Mora coin from her pocket.

"Thanks to your 'Mora,' I didn't get swept away by the flood!"

She patted her chest in mock relief.

Shajin laughed heartily.

"Shouldn't you be off bailing out Consultant Zhongli?"

Hu Tao waved it off.

"Consultant Zhongli knows the stars and the land—he doesn't need me worrying. He's probably already out~"

"But more importantly…"

Hu Tao looked around, noting the group was made up entirely of girls, and none of them were lacking in appearance.

She jabbed Shajin with her elbow, grinning.

"Wow, look at you. You're drowning in luck with the ladies~"

Shajin rolled his eyes in exasperation.

"Come on. They're just friends. Don't get the wrong idea."

"Just friends?" Hu Tao raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced.

"Of course." Shajin sighed.

"Well… still, let me remind you—don't be a player~" Hu Tao teased, giving him a cheeky wink.

Shajin shook his head and said with a trace of self-mockery, "If any girl really wanted to be with me, it'd probably be the worst mistake of her life."

He added silently In his heart.

At least, given how things are now. After all, who would want to spend the rest of their life with someone who doesn't have much time left?

Just then, Shajin noticed Lumine muttering something off to the side.

Curious, he asked, "Hey Lumine, what was that thing you pulled out along with the sachet?"

"Huh?"

Lumine took out the Serenitea Pot and showed it to Shajin.

"You mean this? It's a magical artifact Madame Ping gave us. It holds an entire realm inside, and it can even store living creatures!"

An entire realm?

And it can store living beings?

Shajin's eyes lit up. Wasn't this exactly what he needed right now?

His heart raced, and he started breathing faster.

He turned, eyes burning with excitement, toward Madame Ping—who was already trying to sneak away.

Madame Ping: "..."

Madame Ping flinched under Shajin's intense gaze. Her body tensed up as she cursed inwardly.

Shajin flashed a fawning grin and rushed toward her with exaggerated warmth.

"Madame Ping! Long time no see! I still remember the tea we shared last time…"

Madame Ping twitched at the corner of her mouth, looking at him like he was ridiculous.

When did I ever drink tea with you?!

She sighed in defeat. She knew that if she didn't give in, this guy would cling to her all day.

"Fine, fine… I just happen to have one last Serenitea Pot. Think of it as thanks for saving Liyue~"

Finally, she relented.

She tapped her cane against the ground, and a mysterious glow appeared. A delicate teapot floated down from the sky and landed softly in Shajin's hands.

Shajin's eyes gleamed.

He immediately pressed the Serenitea Pot against Baqiu.

Baqiu didn't resist.

The space around them twisted, and Baqiu's massive form vanished in an instant.

Shajin then tapped the pot with his finger.

And was pulled inside as well.

He landed on an island surrounded by ocean, lush greenery sprawling all around.

So this… is the realm of an adeptus?

Shajin clicked his tongue in amazement.

He spotted Baqiu happily swimming in the sea, though Shajin could clearly sense instability in the surrounding space.

With a flick of his finger, he flung a Mora coin.

WHAM!

Baqiu let out a wail.

"Behave yourself, Baqiu! If you break the Serenitea Pot, I will find out how ancient beasts taste~"

Baqiu instantly straightened up and paddled obediently to the shore, calling out with resolve:

"Yes, Master!!!"

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