It remained unclear when Shenhe would descend the mountain and enter the city, but given her temperament and efficiency, she'd likely arrive within a day or two.
The A+ rating from yesterday had earned Qin Yu over ten thousand points - a truly enticing reward.
In a nutshell: Absolutel...
2025-05-23 01:06:55 +0000 UTC View PostWith Shenhe's escort, Qin Yu finally returned to the main path in peace.
"Thank you for bringing me here. I could never have done it alone."
"You seem to be terrified of the dark," Shenhe remarked.
Though reluctant to admit it, this was indeed a major weakness.
However, on...
2025-05-23 01:06:29 +0000 UTC View Post"I see. You came to visit me to deliver something, but then night fell before you could leave, forcing you to stay here."
"Exactly!" Qin Yu said awkwardly.
It wasn't entirely a lie; only two out of four statements were true - "I came to deliver something" and "I had to stay."
Sh...
2025-05-23 01:05:36 +0000 UTC View Post"What should I do now?"
In the pitch-black darkness, the house trembled while the forest breathed around them.
Qin Yu felt like she was a supporting character in a horror movie, constantly on the edge of being devoured by some monster that might suddenly appear.
Only by clutching her rev...
Careless— Qin Yu arrived at Shenhe's residence, frustratedly tugging at her hair.
She's not home!
Shenhe had mentioned before that she wouldn't always be here—most of her time was spent in the mountain forests outside. The fact that they'd met so often before had been ...
"Hesitation is defeat."-Isshin Ashina
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In battle, there's little time for thought or hesitation. Often, one must act on fleeting instincts. A moment's doubt creates an opening for the enemy.
Therefore, hesitation is forbidden!
Qin Yu's eyes snapped open. She drew he...
Regardless, standing at the door chatting like this wasn't getting anywhere. Inviting her in, making small talk, and then sending her on her way should do the trick.
Qin Yu made up her mind and stepped aside. "Come in first, anyway."
"Thanks. By the way, I haven't eaten breakfast. Have you?...
Returning to Liyue Port, Qin Yu could barely move from exhaustion. In contrast, Hu Tao seemed full of energy, which explained her boisterous behavior - she clearly had the stamina to back it up.
"Grandpa, I'm back," the boy said.
Grandpa Wang snorted. "Don't run off again! It's danger...
2025-05-23 01:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter checking on Qin Yu, Hu Tao's gaze shifted to the boy. She bent down and asked, "What about you? Are you hurt?"
"No..." the boy replied timidly.
"That's good, that's good. I'm glad you're okay. But speaking of which, this place is quite off the main road. Why did you come here?" Hu Tao...
"Good morning, Little yu! Going out again today?"
Qin Yu smiled brightly. "Yes! Aunt Chen, you look great today too~"
"Oh, just so-so. Here, take this—some homemade radish chips I made. They're delicious! Come back for more if you want."
"Ah, that's too much trouble," Qin Yu protested....
Every native of Liyue would know the name Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
In a nutshell, their service was this: they delivered people—but the ones they delivered were dead.
In other words, this was a funeral service, dealing with matters of the deceased.
Qin Yu remembered her teacher had be...
Upgrade Time!
After yesterday's three-hour ordeal—what Qin Yu had dubbed "meditation imprisonment"—she diligently worked to improve her favor with Shenhe.
Though unable to gauge the effectiveness of her efforts through Shenhe's demeanor, her overall rating remained decent: C+.
Her ac...
"What should friends do together?"
After visiting Shenhe, she posed this contemplative question.
Normally, friends don't need to ponder such things - they simply interact as they naturally would. Those who met through gaming continue playing, those who bonded over chat go out for walk...
2025-05-23 01:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostSettlement Time!
After midnight, Qin Yu eagerly watched the system's point display fluctuate wildly before settling on a four-digit number.
Result: 6,480 points.
"Yes!"
Now she had enough points for an upgrade. The previous two days' earnings had been pitifully low - only 368 points. ...
Let it be known, she didn't fall on purpose.
But the moment her foot slipped and she began to topple forward, her mind already flashed with the idea of exploiting this accident.
Shenhe caught Qin Yu, thinking this was the second time. She didn't dwell on it, simply considering the person mi...
Shenhe brought Qin Yu to a small waterfall.
The waterfall... Standing by it did feel refreshing, but Qin Yu wasn't hot to begin with. Now she felt a bit cold instead.
"How's that? Feeling cooler now?" Shenhe asked.
More like too cold—but I can't say that.
Qin Yu...
2025-05-23 00:58:11 +0000 UTC View Post"Haah—I'm exhausted."
Qin Yu returned to her rented apartment and immediately collapsed onto the bed, letting out a deep sigh.
She had originally set out to find Shenhe, but unexpectedly ended up in a life-and-death struggle with bandits. Had Shenhe not intervened again to save her, even ...
The idea was good, but reality proved frustrating.
Despite all my preparations, without actually meeting anyone, it was all pointless.
Based on my deductions, Shenhe's movements were limited to the mountainous areas outside Liyue Port. To see her, I'd have to take a long journey and l...
2025-05-23 00:56:47 +0000 UTC View PostQin Yu rubbed her eyes and looked again.
[Target: Shenhe]
Was this for real? Her as the first target? Wasn't the difficulty level too high?
Qin Yu recalled Shenhe's aloof demeanor, which seemed untouched by worldly concerns, and felt a headache coming on.
How was she supposed to appro...
Qin Yu lived in a rented apartment in Liyue. The furnished unit had reasonable rent, though its small size meant limited storage space. Still, it was quite comfortable.
Despite this, she'd been running short on money lately.
The job from a while back was gone. The boss had not only left wor...
"Hey, little sister, where are you going? If you're lost, we can help you!"
When Qin Yu opened her eyes, she found herself facing two men in their thirties.
Their faces wore smiles, but as a former man herself, Qin Yu instantly saw through the facade. These two clearly harbored ill intent t...
Through her monocular telescope, Chevreuse faintly observed the distant commotion.
"The Phantom Thief has appeared," she whispered, lowering the telescope.
Turenna, clutching her new rifle, fidgeted nervously. "Um, Captain... I know it's probably too late to ask, but don't you think t...
2025-05-23 00:38:26 +0000 UTC View Post"I have to fight the Phantom Thief?!" Furina's expression shifted abruptly.
Is this for real?
That was the first thing she'd said upon receiving the invitation.
And now, she stood in the final of the three challenge arenas.
She really was going to fight the Phanto...
2025-05-23 00:37:44 +0000 UTC View Post"What do you think, Lulu?" Navia asked, leaning against the railing as they left Franglet Mansion.
Luna tossed the question back: "And what are you planning to do, Nana? Will you accept or refuse?"
"Hmm..." Navia pondered. "I'll accept. After all, they're offering a substantial sum. S...
2025-05-23 00:36:37 +0000 UTC View Post"Would you two young ladies be interested in joining our Phantom Thief Culture Enthusiasts Club?"
Luna, wearing sunglasses, glanced at Navia, who shrugged.
"No, thank you. We're not interested," Navia replied.
An invitation to join a fan club extended to a real phantom thief? Lu...
2025-05-23 00:35:17 +0000 UTC View PostInside the offices of The Steam Bird newspaper...
Another sunny morning. Charlotte stifled a yawn behind her hand, stirring her coffee with a spoon until several sugar cubes quickly dissolved.
She couldn't tolerate spicy food and disliked bitter flavors, but how else could sh...
2025-05-23 00:34:13 +0000 UTC View PostInside the House of the Hearth,
Arlecchino silently clasped her hands. Last night, she'd had a rare dream—or rather, a vivid recollection of the past as she drifted to sleep.
"It's such a shame. You're so beautiful... I think you'd look stunning in a dress."
Many years ago, Lu...
2025-05-23 00:33:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe ground before them was painted a dark crimson with blood, stretching endlessly into the distance. Even the walls on either side were stained the same ghastly hue.
Though the filthy river water had washed over the area for hours, faint pinkish streaks still lingered on the surface.
When Lyney and Lynette realized that the Court of Justice officers pursuing them had completely vanished, and they could walk openly through the streets without any trouble, they initially assumed that Arlecchino, The Knave, had intervened on their behalf. However, after reestablishing contact wi...
2025-05-23 00:29:54 +0000 UTC View PostEarly that morning, Marquis Relf's right eyelid twitched violently.
Lofan's parting words from the previous day—instructing his men to prepare gifts—had left the marquis deeply uneasy. He couldn't fathom what that madman Lofan might do next.
Marquis Relf quickly reconsidered. Whil...
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