"However, although Master couldn't help Qiqi restore her soul, she used immortal arts to help Qiqi regain her sense of taste and smell. Now Qiqi can finally savor the taste of delicious food, which is a blessing in disguise..."
Shenhe said with a smile, watching Qiqi incessantly eat pastries.
From today onwards, Qiqi could finally experience what ordinary people felt about food, hence her mouth was constantly busy.
"I see. There will surely be a way in the future. There's no point in rushing things..."
Feng Yi suddenly thought of Yuan Bao, who used a spark to help Guoba restore his life fire. Could that be feasible for Qiqi as well?
Feng Yi would ask Yuan Bao about it when he had the chance.
"Mm-hmm. Speaking of which, Feng Yi, why are you and Keqing here?"
Shenhe nodded, looking at Feng Yi in confusion.
"You left in such a hurry last time that I forgot to tell you. It's like this: to celebrate the completion of the hot spring pool, tomorrow at noon, I'm planning to host a hot spring party in the Serenitea Pot, and I'll be inviting many friends. Keqing happens to need a suitable inner garment for the party tomorrow, so I'm accompanying her to look for one..."
Feng Yi took the opportunity to invite Shenhe to join them tomorrow.
"I see. Master has instructed me to try and communicate more with others. A hot spring party should be a good opportunity!"
A hot spring party? Shenhe thought.
If she didn't attend, wouldn't Feng Yi be taken advantage of by Keqing?
For Feng Yi's safety, she absolutely had to attend!
Moreover, she could find an opportunity to go to the frozen storage with Feng Yi...
Shenhe felt that this matter was happily decided, and she was looking forward to tomorrow's hot spring party.
Feng Yi's kidneys: What's with the flashing red light above my head?
Upon closer inspection, there was a large "Danger" character within the red light.
Kidneys calling headquarters! Kidneys calling headquarters! Requesting golden bear paw support!
"Feng Yi, having lived in the mountains for so long, I don't have suitable undergarments. It's perfect to buy them here together!"
Shenhe smiled as she looked at the "Purple Midsummer Night" in Keqing's hand.
"Keqing, if I heard correctly, you were planning to put this undergarment down, right? Then just give it to me!"
"Who said I didn't want it? I just hadn't decided yet. I've decided on this one now! Besides, this price, it seems someone here can't afford it, right?"
Seeing Shenhe take a fancy to the "Purple Midsummer Night" in her hand, Keqing frowned and immediately retorted, giving her former comrade no face at all.
With Feng Yi's persuasion, Keqing had originally intended to give up on buying this expensive undergarment. But if she didn't buy it and Shenhe did, wouldn't she be outdone by the other party tomorrow?
Keqing instantly strengthened her resolve, taking out her money pouch and preparing to pay.
"You don't need to worry about that. I've been exorcising demons for many years, and I still have some valuable treasures on me. I can casually take out one or two pieces and exchange them for Mora, which will be enough..."
Shenhe took two steps forward, as if in a fit of pique, unwilling to back down at all.
When it came to matters concerning Feng Yi, Shenhe always felt that Keqing was opposing her, but Shenhe would never admit defeat.
"It's just an undergarment, isn't it? There are many other beautiful styles, and they're affordable. Why don't you choose another one?"
Seeing the two women bickering over a piece of clothing, Feng Yi couldn't help but get a headache, and he secretly resolved: he would never come to this place again.
Last time it was Yan Fei and Ning Guang, this time it was Keqing and Shenhe.
It was as if trouble was bound to occur whenever he showed up.
"Feng Yi, this is between Shenhe and me. You don't need to worry about it..."
"Feng Yi, please don't mind us..."
The two women spoke simultaneously, then their eyes met, and they read the same thought in each other's eyes.
This was no longer just a contest between undergarments; it had escalated into a struggle for Feng Yi!
"Qiqi seems to smell a strange odor..."
Qiqi stopped eating, sniffed her nose, and suddenly remembered – it was the smell of gunpowder!
Just as Feng Yi was pondering how to mediate between Keqing and Shenhe, his peripheral vision inadvertently caught sight of the shopkeeper walking over from not far away.
A flash of inspiration suddenly struck him; he thought of a good way to resolve the conflict!
"Shopkeeper, the situation is critical. I need your help with something..."
Feng Yi, taking advantage of the standoff between Keqing and Shenhe, who weren't paying attention to him, darted over to the shopkeeper and pulled him aside.
"I've been in business for so many years, what kind of customers haven't I seen? You're the most special one I've ever encountered..."
The shopkeeper expressed admiration for Feng Yi and, at the same time, had an ambiguous relationship with two of the Liyue Qixing, which was unimaginable to her.
Furthermore, the elegant woman confronting Lord Keqing also seemed to have a not-so-slight relationship with this guest...
The shopkeeper felt that she was old and couldn't keep up with the times!
"Shopkeeper, the matter is like this... so and so, this and that..."
Feng Yi explained his plan to the shopkeeper.
Feng Yi's plan was for the shopkeeper to inform Keqing and Shenhe that the undergarment had already been reserved by Lady Ning Guang. This would not only resolve the current crisis but also prepare them mentally, so they wouldn't be too surprised when they saw Ning Guang's undergarment tomorrow.
"Your idea is very clever, but what does it have to do with me? I helped you resolve the crisis, but I lost two major customers. Isn't this delaying my earnings?!"
The shopkeeper shook her head and refused. Although Feng Yi's method was feasible, she refused.
"I definitely won't let the shopkeeper suffer a loss. This is a token of my appreciation, please accept it!"
Feng Yi knew that the most difficult part was convincing the shopkeeper.
But merchants were profit-driven. If the other party didn't make money, it would be worse than losing money!
Feng Yi reluctantly took out a bag of Mora and handed it over.
"It's not that I'm not helping you, you know. The income from selling two 'Purple Midsummer Night' items is far more than these ten thousand Mora..."
The shopkeeper took the money bag and weighed it slightly, knowing how much Mora was inside.
These ten thousand Mora couldn't make her reluctantly push away two major customers.
Feng Yi certainly understood what she meant, but being extorted and making an outrageous demand made Feng Yi inwardly angry.
"Your shop's treasure wasn't lost, and they will still purchase other goods!
Besides, you'll get ten thousand Mora just for saying a few words. Aren't you satisfied?
If you don't agree, I'll take them to other lingerie shops. I'm sure the products in other shops will also meet our needs!"
Feng Yi presented facts and reasoned with her. It would be best if the shopkeeper agreed, but if not, he would have to sacrifice himself and properly persuade the two women.
"This... the customer has a point. We'll do as the customer says!"
Seeing Feng Yi's confident demeanor, which didn't seem like he was joking, the shopkeeper immediately agreed after a moment's thought.
Earning less and earning nothing were two different things she understood clearly!