Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

"A special feeling, what kind of feeling?" Jiang Bai was curious now.

"I don't know, I can't describe it."

Jiang Bai tilted his head, looking puzzled.

Is this the feeling of being smitten?

"Feeling moved? What does that feel like?" Shen He asked earnestly.

"When I see him, my heart races, I feel happy, and I'm in a great mood."

Shen He thought about it seriously for a moment, and then said, "My heart doesn't race, but seeing him makes me feel better."

Why does my mood improve?

I can't quite explain it...

Shen He couldn't explain why seeing him made her feel better. Perhaps it was the loneliness of the mountains, and the occasional bright spots made her gaze unconsciously follow them.

Perhaps the laughter was too conspicuous in the woods, making it easy to notice.

Perhaps it was the stirrings of destiny...

"So you have feelings for him," Jiang Bai concluded.

To be honest, Kong is quite good-looking, likes to help others, and has a youthful sincerity. Most people will develop some goodwill towards him after getting to know him.

Chapter 392 She understood her master's conversational skills.

In addition, the aura of being a hero who saved Mondstadt and Liyue makes him even more likable.

However, these feelings of goodwill vary in strength and intensity. Some are admiration between friends, some are affection between lovers, and some are simply a feeling that the person is nice.

It's not surprising that Shen He would like a boy like that.

"Do you like it...?" The red rope on Shen He's body trembled slightly.

These red ropes were given to her by her master to suppress her murderous nature and to restrain many of her emotions. Whenever her emotions fluctuated violently, the red ropes would begin to tremble.

So, this feeling is what liking someone is...?

"I don't know if it's because I like them or not. Having a good feeling about someone doesn't necessarily mean liking them. But to confirm whether it's because I like them, I'll know after getting to know them."

"Mm." Shen He nodded.

"Speaking of which, he's always traveling around, and I don't know where he is now. Unless you send a letter to the Adventurers' Guild, it's usually quite difficult to contact him."

Kong is homeless. He said he was going to buy a property in Liyue as a place to stay, but he hasn't done so yet.

When we arrived in Liyue Harbor, we stayed at an inn.

However, staying in a hotel is quite convenient. Anyway, he has plenty of money, so renting that room for a year or two is no big deal, and there are even people to clean it.

"I don't know, but Senior Sister Gan Yu has been staying at Mount Aozang recently."

"Is Gan Yu on Mount Aozang?" Hu Tao asked, puzzled.

Gan Yu has always been a very busy person, a workaholic, yet she has been in Aozang Mountain all this time?

She was unaware that Gan Yu had been staying at Mount Aozang for some time; after all, unless one deliberately inquired, few people would know about matters within the General Affairs Department.

"Yes, Senior Sister Gan Yu wants to regain the feeling of being an immortal, so Master has arranged for her to cultivate."

"So she's not planning to go back to Liyue Harbor?" Hu Tao asked in surprise.

Gan Yu has been the Seven Stars' secretary in Liyue for thousands of years. Does she not plan to continue?

However, since the Emperor has passed away, it's understandable that she would return to the mountains.

"Then let's go visit Miss Gan Yu after we finish eating," Jiang Bai suggested.

"Hmm, hopefully after spending thousands of years in Liyue Harbor, she'll be able to adapt to life in the mountains..."

......

"Gan Yu has been found!"

Paimon waved to Gan Yu, who was standing by the mountain watching the clouds and mist, "Miss Gan Yu, so you've been here!"

"You two... I really didn't expect to meet you here..."

Since the completion of the Sending-Off-Immortal Ceremony, she had had little contact with this person, so encountering him here today was truly unexpected.

"Is this official or personal business? Ah... no, I've already left the mortal world. If it's about investigating matters related to the commercial port, please consult Yuehai Pavilion."

Amidst the questioning gazes of Kong and Paimon, Gan Yu explained the reasons for her decision to leave the mortal world.

As a being of immortal blood, she had no place in Liyue Harbor. Her job was taken over, and the Seven Stars also expelled her from Liyue's power structure.

As a semi-divine being, she had no desire for power. After realizing this, she chose to return to the mountains.

The contract with the Emperor has ended. Since there's no longer any need for her to stay in Liyue Harbor, it's better to return...

"I feel there's a huge misunderstanding here."

Kong didn't sense that Ningguang wanted to expel her from Liyue's power structure; she only saw three working-class people on the verge of death deeply hoping for her return.

Gan Yu shook her head, showing no intention of listening to his explanation.

"Being able to return to this Jueyun Mountain, which I haven't been to for a thousand years, and to see the floating clouds in the mountains, I feel very peaceful now. That's good enough."

Jiang Bai and his group arrived at the wrong time, missing the chance for Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun to recount Gan Yu's embarrassing story. This allowed Gan Yu to save face a little, preventing her from being completely discredited in the eyes of many.

"True Lord Liuyun, we've brought you food!"

Jiang Bai descended from the sky with Hu Tao in his arms. Since mastering the wind element, he had been flying incredibly fast.

"You've come too."

Liu Yun was in a good mood; the mountains were quiet, and it was rare to see such a lively scene.

"Master." Shen He greeted Liu Yun, his gaze falling on Kong.

"Oh! You're here too!" Paimon waved to them.

"What a coincidence! We were just talking about where you would be."

"Gentlemen, it's almost time for our training. I'll be leaving now," Gan Yu said, and departed before the others.

"What's wrong with Gan Yu? She seems to be in a bad mood?" Hu Tao asked, puzzled.

"It's probably because True Lord Liuyun told some embarrassing stories about Gan Yu's childhood..."

Shen He immediately understood; she knew her master's conversational skills.

To be honest, before meeting Senior Sister Gan Yu, she couldn't connect what her master had told her with Senior Sister Gan Yu at all.

Something as fat as a ball, rolling down the mountain; something so frightened by humans that it cried, thinking a monster had appeared...

All these factors led her to believe that Senior Sister Gan Yu was a chubby and rather timid Qilin, but she realized she was completely wrong after meeting her.

Liu Yun Zhenjun was somewhat bewildered; she had only wanted to ease the awkward atmosphere.

She turned her gaze to Jiang Bai and Hu Tao, "You're here to see Gan Yu too?"

"I heard from Shen He that Gan Yu is here with you, so I brought you some food and also came to see Gan Yu."

"You've put your heart into this."

Liu Yun Zhenjun transformed into human form, and the half watermelon in Hu Tao's hand flew into her hand.

"It's been a long time since I've had this kind of fruit."

"Shenhe also likes to eat it. I'll bring you more next time, or you can plant a patch of it on the mountain with watermelon seeds."

Hu Tao spoke with great familiarity, showing no sign of treating her as an immortal.

Upon hearing that Shen He also liked it, True Lord Liuyun put away the watermelon, planning to eat it slowly when he returned to his cave, and also keep the seeds to plant a batch.

"Since you've all come to see Gan Yu, let me tell you about Gan Yu."

“I’m glad you came to find her. I’ve always felt that it’s not a good thing for her to stay in Jueyun.”

The Qilin is a mythical beast that does not eat human food. In Gan Yu, there is often a conflict between the bloodline of the Qilin and the bloodline of the human, and this sense of helplessness brings her a lot of loneliness.

She once said: "[Walking into the sea of ​​people in Liyue, one feels the loneliness of a non-human being in this world.]"

This is her inner dilemma, and she can't get out of it.

"Would a hybrid of a mythical beast and a human cause this? I saw Miss Yanfei last time, and she adapted very well." Jiang Bai scratched his head.

He felt that this might be related to personalities. Although he hadn't had much contact with Yan Fei, he could sense that Yan Fei was the kind of person who was cheerful and good at socializing, but Gan Yu seemed to be the exact opposite.

She's too gentle. She's been the second-in-command of Liyue Harbor for thousands of years, so why is she still so gentle?

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P.S.: I'm planning to change the title and cover. The new title is "Walnut Uses Me to Boost Sales Performance".

Chapter 393 About Jiang Bai's Past

Jiang Bai guessed that the nature of the Qilin was gentle and kind, so even after thousands of years of worldly experience, Gan Yu's personality remained gentle.

However, she hadn't met Gan Yu many times, so it's impossible to say that she only had a gentle and kind side. Since she was in power, she must have some ruthless methods.

Liu Yun Zhenjun shook his head, saying that people of human-immortal hybrid blood might not necessarily encounter such a thing; it was just a personal issue for Gan Yu.

"She has to get over this kind of emotional knot on her own. You should go and keep her company." After saying that, True Lord Liuyun carried half a watermelon back to his cave.

Several people looked at each other.

Jiang Bai only came to visit Gan Yu and get acquainted with her, but he didn't expect this to happen.

"Gan Yu just headed in this direction, let's go too." Paimon took the lead and flew ahead.

Kong followed slowly behind, but he always felt that a gaze was watching him intentionally or unintentionally.

He looked at Shen He, who had been staring at him ever since he arrived, and asked politely, "Hello, do you know me?"

"I've seen you a few times in the mountains and forests." Shen He's expression was calm, but he felt a little happy to be talking to him.

"My name is Shen He," she introduced herself.

Sora smiled, her eyes crinkling. "My name is Sora. I am a traveler. This is my companion—Paimon."

"Hello."

"You just called Immortal Lord Liuyun 'Master,' are you her disciple?"

“Yes.” Shen He nodded. “I was taken in by my master when I was young, and I have been living in the mountains for decades.”

"Wouldn't that be very lonely?" Paimon flew over and poked his head out to ask.

"Lonely? With my master and the strange beasts of the mountains by my side, I may feel a little lonely at times, but I am not lonely at all."

“I would be so lonely if I were alone in the mountains… but luckily I have time!” Paimon said with a grin as he looked at Kong.

After spending so much time together and traveling together, they have developed a deep bond.

Jiang Bai and Hu Tao lagged behind them, watching them chat idly, and couldn't help but ask about the topic of loneliness.

"Master, did you ever feel lonely before?"

"Probably..."

Hu Tao couldn't help but think of her past self.

There were no children her age at the ancestral hall, and since her grandfather had passed away long ago, the heavy burden of the ancestral hall fell on her shoulders at a young age.

She doesn't actually have many friends. Xiangling is considered one of her better friends, but they don't often get together to hang out.

Xiangling has to help with the cooking at home, while she also has a funeral parlor to take care of.

I got to know Xingqiu because of a doggerel, and I knew Chongyun before, but we were just nodding acquaintances. It was only after I got to know Xingqiu that I became familiar with them.

But to say I have a very deep emotional connection with them, I wouldn't say I do.

Therefore, she spends most of her time alone.

She is too lively and unconventional, and few people can keep up with her train of thought.

She doesn't keep pets, so for a while she could only talk to the stone lions.

Since Jiang Bai arrived, life has become much more colorful.