This is quite embarrassing!
Cloud Retainer said, while using her airflow to tuck the silver bear paw from Feng Yi's hand beneath her wings.
As an immortal who pursues authenticity, I cannot accept your gift for free! These are some of my thoughts on formations and mechanisms that I usually record. I feel this item is fated for you, so I present it to you today!
Cloud Retainer, as a seasoned foodie, found it impossible to refuse the temptation of precious ingredients, but immortals seek to be unburdened by ties. She did not wish to owe a favor, so she offered something she deemed of equivalent value in exchange.
Feng Yi's heart bloomed with joy as he looked at the scroll in his hand.
Although he had not opened it to read, he knew that anything worthy of an immortal's record would be priceless.
Exchanging a small portion of a silver bear paw for this great gift, Feng Yi felt he had struck gold!
Meanwhile, Cloud Retainer secretly glanced at the silver bear paw beneath her wing, her heart filled with delight.
This silver bear paw had tender, succulent meat, with a hint of silver blood oozing out. It lacked the gamey odor of ordinary bear paws and instead possessed a peculiar, fresh fragrance.
As an old epicure, she recognized the value of this silver bear paw at a glance; it was an unparalleled delicacy!
Cloud Retainer felt this exchange was a tremendous bargain, as she had never encountered such a peculiar ingredient.
The two engaged in a tacit, mutually beneficial transaction, and for a time, both were in remarkably good spirits.
Feng Yi, since you are such a good friend of Ganyu, would you like to know about Ganyu's childhood stories?
Cloud Retainer, the master of conversation, initiated further discussion.
Feng Yi: Could it be...
He could already guess that the story Cloud Retainer was about to tell was Ganyu's embarrassing past.
True Lord Cloud Retainer, please don't say it! Especially not to Feng Yi...
Ganyu's heart chilled. Having spent so much time with Cloud Retainer, she knew what she was about to say the moment she opened her mouth.
Ganyu: We shouldn't be talking about such things!
Ganyu did not wish for her good impression in Feng Yi's eyes to be ruined, so she quickly intervened.
Feng Yi: Although I already knew, hearing True Lord Cloud Retainer personally reveal Ganyu's embarrassing past still brings an uncontrollable excitement!
Hurry up, I can barely wait!
Hahaha, what's the big deal? You were so cute when you were little, your friends must be eager to know, right?
Cloud Retainer ignored Ganyu's attempts to stop her. She was the best at finding topics!
Feng Yi, you wouldn't want to know, would you?!
As Ganyu uttered the last two words, she subtly pinched Feng Yi's waist.
Ganyu: This hint, surely he can understand it, right?
A sudden sharp pain in the soft flesh of Feng Yi's waist. Ganyu's strength was quite considerable!
No! I really don't want to know!
Feng Yi emphasized the words "really don't want to know" and then winked frantically at Cloud Retainer.
Cloud Retainer: Received!
Feng Yi: Ganyu, look, I said I didn't want to know, but True Lord Cloud Retainer wouldn't listen. There's nothing I can do! (Shrugs)
What do you call this move?
It's called "crossing the heavens in secret"!
Ah, Ganyu, you know, the thing she loved most as a child was having her horns petted. When I used to look after her, she always needed me to stroke her horns before she could fall asleep...
Ganyu: Sigh...
Seeing her efforts to stop it fail, Ganyu sighed in resignation, merely hoping Cloud Retainer would spare her some dignity.
Fortunately, it's only this. It seems True Lord Cloud Retainer knows where to draw the line!
Ganyu thought to herself, thankfully it wasn't that other thing.
Hahaha, then if you can't sleep in the future, Ganyu, I can help!
Feng Yi chuckled, though he figured with Ganyu's current workload, she probably fell asleep the moment she hit her pillow.
Feng Yi, really?
Feng Yi's reply warmed Ganyu's heart. It seemed Cloud Retainer's actions weren't entirely without benefit.
Feng Yi, Feng Yi, there's something even more interesting!
Cloud Retainer said with a mysterious smile. Did you get full on the appetizer? The main course hasn't even arrived yet!
True Lord Cloud Retainer, please don't...
Ganyu felt a sense of danger flash in her heart and quickly tried to stop her.
Ganyu was so plump back then. How plump, you ask? When she followed me up the mountain, if she stumbled even slightly, she would roll all the way down to the foot of the mountain!
Ganyu's actions were ultimately no match for Cloud Retainer's quick tongue.
Hahaha, the True Lord Who Rolls Down the Mountain?!
Feng Yi finally waited for this moment. Seeing Ganyu's shy and anxious expression, he teased with a laugh.
Hahaha, the True Lord Who Rolls Down the Mountain? What an apt and fitting name!
Cloud Retainer was amused by Feng Yi's jest. In all her years, she had never met such an interesting little fellow.
The True Lord Who Rolls Down the Mountain?
Truly amusing!
Ganyu's flustered expression was even more amusing!
Her appearance today was undoubtedly the right choice, bringing a breath of fresh air to her long years of reclusive hardship.
Hmph, True Lord Cloud Retainer! And Feng Yi too! That was in the past! I've learned to control my weight now!
Ganyu retorted unhappily, though it did little to hide her childhood embarrassment.
Ganyu, it's alright! It's good for girls to be a little plump! So don't diet to lose weight. Whether you're fat or thin, I like you!
Feng Yi finished his teasing and returned to a more serious tone. Looking into Ganyu's eyes, he said earnestly.
Of course, the limbs shouldn't be fat!
Hands and feet shouldn't be fat!
The waist shouldn't be fat!
The neck shouldn't be fat!
The face shouldn't be fat!
He felt that it was acceptable if other parts were plump!
Feng Yi...
Ganyu met Feng Yi's gaze, her eyes welling up with tears of emotion.
She hadn't misjudged him after all!
Cloud Retainer:
Both of you! There's still one person here, okay? Can you not be so...
Cloud Retainer watched the two of them with affectionate gazes, feeling that she wouldn't be able to eat anything tonight.
What a shame about such excellent ingredients!
You two, I suddenly remembered another matter I need to attend to. I shall take my leave for today! We'll meet again another time!
Cloud Retainer felt she was about to vomit if she stayed any longer. She still had other stories to tell, but she had completely lost her appetite. She quickly made an excuse and flew away.
It's also time for us to leave!
Feng Yi said, glancing at the darkening sky.
As you wish.
Ganyu smiled gently. She would follow Feng Yi's lead.
They retraced their steps, and at the fork in the road that ran through Mt. Lingju, Ganyu stopped. Not far from here, at the Wangshu Inn, another friend of hers was staying.
Why not take this opportunity to introduce them to Feng Yi as well?
Ganyu mused.