"Oh, oh, oh!"
The others responded with one voice, but their stiff movements betrayed them.
Ying shook her head. After all, this was their first time here, and it was inevitable that they would feel a little nervous and reserved. So, she didn't comfort them further, but directly led Ying back to their bedroom.
"Heave-ho~"
After carrying Ying onto the bed, Ying looked at the lazy little darling in front of her and couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her hair.
"You don't even have the strength to walk after seeing me. Tell me, did you encounter any accidents again today?"
"Ugh... I didn't want to... but that Scaramouche guy is so persistent... (๑-﹏-๑)"
"Him again..."
Ying gritted her teeth, her hatred for Scaramouche growing even deeper.
"But he seemed to be seriously injured... I beat him away even when I couldn't use my elemental powers."
"Seriously injured?"
"Mmm, from what he said, it seems like he wanted to stop you when you rescued me before. Speaking of which... someone seemed to have warned me when I came out of that hellhole..."
"This..."
Hearing Ying's words, Ying couldn't help but frown.
So, someone was secretly helping us? Helping us yet not wanting to meet us... that's really strange...
As Ying was thinking, she suddenly heard Ying's aggrieved voice.
"Ying... did I trouble you by bringing so many people back today..."
"Pfft..."
Ying pinched Ying's cheek and smiled.
"You didn't ask for my opinion when you left, so isn't it a bit too late to say this now? This is acting first and reporting later~"
"Mmm... I'm sorry... I won't do it again..."
"Silly! I'm not blaming you for this, alright, alright. I'm going to cook. You should rest well. I'll serve you a portion of the food later, so just lie on the bed and don't move around anymore~"
"Okay..."
"Mhm, I'm leaving now~"
Ying thoughtfully tucked Ying in, then left the room and headed straight for the kitchen.
With the Serenitea Pot, we don't have to worry about our living arrangements anymore. Ying mentioned that Scaramouche was suspected to be seriously injured, so we should be able to have some peace and quiet for a while...
To be honest, there are still many places in Liyue that haven't been explored, and we might even find clues about my brother... I haven't been to the Adventurers' Guild much lately, I wonder if there will be any clues there...
Thinking this, Ying shook her head helplessly.
It's better not to have too much hope. After all, I only mentioned it casually back then and didn't expect them to help...
Ying pondered while cooking, but by the time she finished all the dishes, she hadn't sorted out her thoughts.
"Sigh..."
There have been too many things happening recently. Forget it, I should entertain the guests first.
With that thought, Ying used her Anemo power to drag the dishes into the air and brought them to the living room.
This was not only for convenience but also to train her mastery of elemental power.
Ying's proficiency with her elemental power had clearly reached a terrifying level. If compared to Ying, the overall gap between them was about 3 to 2. Because Ying had been in danger many times, her combat experience was not much inferior to Ying's.
After arranging the plates, Ying brought over some stools and then walked to the door of Paimon's room. Seeing that they had let go of most of their reservations and were playing games together, she smiled with relief and thought to herself.
Paimon is really useful at times like this...
"Hey~ Come over and eat, everyone~"
"Coming~"
Paimon immediately put down the chess piece she was holding and flew to the living room, eagerly tasting the food. The others thanked Ying and then came out one after another.
Looking at Paimon who had already started eating, Pa-mo reached out and tapped her head.
"Hey, you should at least wait for us to sit down before eating, you know →_→"
"Mmm, mmm, mmm... Hmph~"
"Hehe, I was just too hungry~ You guys eat quickly too. Ying's cooking is really good (^_^)"
Paimon quickly urged them to sit down so that she could continue to enjoy the delicious food with a clear conscience.
"I've heard roughly what happened from Ying. Tomorrow, I'll help her take you all to the places you want to go."
Well, Ying didn't actually say anything, but I can guess...
"That's great~" Hu Tao and Lan Ziqi said in unison. Bai also nodded happily. As for why... it was because her mouth was still full of food!
Zhu Zicheng exclaimed with surprise.
"You're really going to help me with special sword training?!"
"Sword training?"
Ah... I understand, I understand.
Thinking this, Ying nodded.
"Mhm, it's possible. But I've never formally taught anyone before, so I can't guarantee how much you'll improve in just one day."
Zhu Zicheng shook his head.
"No, no, no, I'm already very satisfied that you're willing to teach me."
"Hahaha~ That's good then. You guys eat well. I'm going to bring food to Ying. She's a bit tired today and couldn't entertain you. Please forgive us (^_^)"
"No, no, no!" Hu Tao and Lan Ziqi waved their hands repeatedly.
Zhu Zicheng: "We're the ones who have disturbed you."
Bai: "Yes, yes, it's us who have disturbed you."
Ying smiled with satisfaction, approving of the character of the people Ying had brought.
"Don't be so reserved. Eat slowly. Paimon, take good care of them~"
Paimon quickly raised her head and nodded vigorously.
"Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm..."
Pa-mo thoughtfully translated for Paimon.
"If I'm not mistaken, Paimon means, 'You can rest assured with me here'."
Hearing Pa-mo's words, Ying nodded and returned to the room with peace of mind, closing the door.
Ying placed the dishes on the cabinet by the bed. She glanced at Ying, who was lying quietly on the bed, and dotingly pinched her cheek.
"It's time to eat, little lazy bug."
"Okay... Ha~"
Ying yawned, rubbing her sleepy eyes, and asked.
"Is there anything they need help with?"
"Don't worry, I've asked Paimon and Pa-mo to take good care of them. You should take care of yourself first (^_^)"
"Okay~"
Ying nodded and sat up on the bed. She picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating with relish.
"Mmm, mmm..."
"Ying's cooking is still as delicious as ever~"
Ying poked Ying's forehead and smiled. "You sure know how to talk! (^_^)"
"Hehe~ By the way, where will they sleep later?"
"Let me see..."
Ying pinched her chin and thought for a moment.
"There definitely won't be enough rooms for one person per room. But I bought a few blankets and carpets when I went out earlier, so they can sleep on the floor..."
"Whoa?! Ying, you've thought of everything so thoroughly?!"
Ying opened her small mouth in surprise.
"Uh... actually, most people would probably think of this..."