Genshin Impact: The Sage's Disciple Doesn't Want Fame

Ji Ming replied, "It's cute, isn't it?"

Hu Tao pouted and said, "Isn't this hall master cute too?"

Ji Ming was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "That's true, the hall master is very cute."

Hit by a straight shot, Hu Tao gave up, burying his face in the pillow again, and remained silent.

Judging by the time, Hu Tao's birthday seems to have passed long ago, right? What a pity, this girl's birthday happens to coincide with Ji Ming's mission to Inazuma. How about we give her a belated birthday gift?

Yun Jin's birthday has passed, so we can give her a birthday gift. Xiang Ling's birthday is in November, so there's plenty of time to prepare.

"Ji Ming, you are already nineteen years old."

"Yes what's the matter?"

Hu Tao muttered, "Does this count as our first year of officially knowing each other? We've known each other for such a short time..."

Is this unexpected sensitivity a sign of worrying that you don't hold enough importance in your friends' hearts?

"It could be the first year, or it could be the ninth year, after all, we met ten years ago."

"We didn't speak to each other for ten years."

Hu Tao squinted her eyes. The comfort of the bed made her even sleepier, but she still couldn't help but ask, "Ji Ming, will you still rent the courtyard house in Wangshengtang ten years from now?"

"Well, anyway, we don't have to pay rent."

What an annoying guy! He has absolutely no idea how to consider a girl's emotional value. Thumbs down!

"What about twenty years from now? What about thirty years from now?"

This girl is surprisingly sentimental... No, Hu Tao has always been fragile, but ever since the day her grandfather passed away, she has pretended to be strong.

Ji Ming sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking Hu Tao's back through the blankets, trying to coax her to sleep: "Yes, after I pass away, I will still need a coffin from the Hall of Rebirth. My whole life has been tied to you, Hall Master."

"That's pretty much it..."

Hu Tao gradually fell asleep while holding Barbara's little doll. The hall master was no longer as quirky as usual, but instead appeared very well-behaved.

Hmm, I want to bully him even more now.

Chapter 119 Unconventional Senior and Junior Brothers

Strolling on the Jade Capital Terrace, the lazy rays of the setting sun shone on his shoulders. In his left hand, Ji Ming carried two lunch boxes wrapped in a portable bag. One box was stuffed with golden shrimp balls, and the other was full of lean meat.

His right hand hung limply by his side, swinging aimlessly, just like its owner—lazy and frivolous.

Upon returning to Liyue Harbor, Ji Ming shed the crimson robes of high-ranking officials and nobles, removed his wooden clogs, and put back on his own long gown and short cloth boots, with the machete given to him by his sworn brothers tucked inside his belt.

To be honest, Ji Ming liked this feeling.

One day, as the sun sets, he will carry a full dinner to take care of his childhood sweetheart and the best senior sister in the world.

There's also a purple cat head.

His sworn brothers left the dark, moldy prison, and he no longer had to make a living by deception. He seemed to have an ordinary life no different from that of ordinary people, and the whole world became kind and benevolent, as if the world had always been like this.

The flowers in the Yujingtai flowerbed swayed freely. When Ji Ming passed by, he would put his right hand behind his back, secretly greeting the flower clusters.

It was a very childish act, but Ji Ming insisted on doing it, so he did it.

As they drew closer to the Moon Sea Pavilion, the office seemed dimly lit, with electric lights and candles being lit, casting two dappled shadows on the window paper.

Ji Ming curled the corners of his lips, walked over unhurriedly, gently pushed open the window and knocked on the windowsill, his tone flippant: "Good afternoon, ladies."

Keqing, who was completely focused, seemed to be startled. Her purple twin ponytails trembled slightly as she brushed her shoulders. Her gaze finally left the memorial-like document in her hands, and she rubbed her eyes wearily.

Gan Yu relaxed her furrowed brows. When she heard Ji Ming's voice, she unexpectedly let out a soft yawn, gently covering her mouth with her hand, and a few uncontrollable tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

"You two didn't have lunch, so come and have dinner first, don't go hungry."

Through the window, Ji Ming placed two boxed lunches on his desk. The aroma of meat immediately filled the entire office, and he could hear Ke Qing and Gan Yu swallowing softly.

They must have been starving.

Ke Qing didn't stand on ceremony and took the portion full of golden shrimp balls: "At least you have some conscience, it wasn't a waste of time to pick you up."

Ji Ming smiled slightly: "So you finally admit it. Lady Keqing really did come here specifically to pick me up."

"No, you misheard," Ke Qing said with a hint of smugness, swaying her pigtails. "Also, happy birthday, and may everything go smoothly for you in the future."

"Thank you, Lady Keqing."

Ke Qing was very satisfied. She picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a shrimp ball, and ate it in one bite with a "whoosh." She chewed silently, her little face puffed up roundly, looking adorable.

Ji Ming was quite satisfied with what he saw, so he turned his gaze to Gan Yu and said with an even wider smile, "Senior Sister Gan Yu, it's been a long time! I've missed you so much."

Gan Yu gazed into Ji Ming's eyes, those slightly purple eyes illuminated by the afterglow, which made him feel slightly tipsy.

Raising her hand and waving slightly, Gan Yu smiled and said, "Junior Brother Ji Ming, I've missed you too. Come in quickly and let your senior sister see what you look like."

"okay!"

It's after get off work hours now. Apart from the Thousand Rock Army on duty, the officials of Moon Sea Pavilion have long since gone home. Only the Seven Star Secretary and Jade Balance Star are in the office, so there's no need to worry about rumors spreading.

Even if rumors do circulate, Ji Ming will most likely not care.

Upon entering the private office, Ji Ming casually closed the door and windows, then obediently sat down in the wooden chair next to Gan Yu. This change surprised Ke Qing, who was sitting across the table.

If Ji Ming had a tail, Ke Qing suspected that he might be spinning around non-stop right now.

Ji Ming thought Gan Yu was just being polite, but to his surprise, she actually reached out and cupped his face in her hands, carefully examining the face he hadn't seen for months.

Poke it, pinch it, and poke it again...

"Senior Sister Gan Yu, it itches."

"Junior Brother Ji Ming, have you grown a beard?"

"I tidied it up when I was in Inazuma, how could this have been discovered?"

Releasing Ji Ming's face, Gan Yu once again thought of the deep winter many years ago, when Ji Ming was still a child. She couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Junior Brother Ji Ming has grown another year older. Happy birthday. You must continue to stay by your senior sister's side in the future."

The scene of the senior and junior siblings was so cheesy that Ke Qing's teeth almost ached, but she didn't disturb this deeply affectionate moment, she just quietly stuck out her tongue.

Since Ji Ming is a disciple of an immortal, pursuing immortality should be easy for him, and continuing to accompany Gan Yu shouldn't be too difficult either.

I'm a little envious. Is this the legendary vow and promise that is stronger than gold?

Ji Ming chuckled, a hint of mischievousness in his smile: "Senior Sister Gan Yu, why don't you eat first?"

When it came to food, Gan Yu's expression became helpless. She glanced at her boxed lunch and could smell the aroma of meat with just a slight twitch of her nose.

Without a doubt, Junior Brother Ji Ming is still obsessed with his grand plan, wanting to fatten up his senior sister until she is plump and healthy.

The child seems to have become more mischievous after visiting Inazuma. Has he been influenced by the spirit child?

Well, this child has always been naughty, but he's very well-behaved when he's around her, it feels like she's taking care of a child.

Gan Yu smiled gently, picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of lean meat, and said in a soft voice, "Junior Brother Ji Ming, ah~"

The left brain raises questions, the right brain refutes the left brain, and Little Jiming thinks in place of Big Jiming.

Before he could react, Ji Ming quickly opened his mouth and bit into the lean meat. He swallowed it without even tasting it properly. He felt a little regretful. Since it was Senior Sister Gan Yu who fed him, he had to remember the taste!

After feeding her junior brother, Gan Yu began to enjoy her dinner.

Yes, Gan Yu did not change the chopsticks.

"Squeak..."

Ke Qing bit her chopsticks, her eyes turning into shy circles, and steam began to rise from her head.

Keqing in Steam Princess form, brand new!

These two, a brother and sister, really can't be called brother and sister, can they?!

They're like an old married couple, but their behavior just now was like that of a young couple in the throes of new love—shy and natural.

They're not exactly a couple deeply in love, but they're also full of unspoken understanding and tenderness. Rather than the occasional romantic moments, their relationship is more like family.

In any case, the relationship between these two senior and junior disciples seems very unhealthy, and Ke Qing must correct it!

Ke Qing, biting her chopsticks, glanced sideways and tentatively asked, "Gan Yu, you didn't change your chopsticks, did you?"

Gan Yu blinked: "It's okay, I don't mind Junior Brother Ji Ming."

Is this a matter of whether you mind or not?!

Ke Qing was unwilling to give up: "Ji Ming, why aren't you saying anything?"

I dare not speak, for fear that if I do, I will be begging for food. After all, there is another purple cat head here. I will ask Senior Sister Gan Yu for food when we are alone.

Ji Ming, who was being controlled by Xiao Ji Ming, said righteously: "This is how it is between senior and junior siblings. Ke Qing, you don't understand."

Which school of students are these?!

Ke Qing was on the verge of tears, and could only pick up another shrimp ball and put it in her mouth, but by then it had no taste at all.

She wanted to go home. A pair of senior and junior disciples at Yuehaiting were ganging up on her, which was going too far.

Just as Ke Qing was feeling sad, a pair of chopsticks holding lean meat appeared in front of her. She couldn't help but look up and saw Ji Ming stretching out his arm, revealing a meaningful smile.

"Lady Keqing, please have some."

Despite her fierce look, Ke Qing's actions betrayed her true intentions. She quickly bit into the lean meat that Ji Ming fed her and chewed it over and over.