Years have passed since it was last used, and there's accumulated dust inside. Please clean it yourselves.
From somewhere, Granny Ping produced a teapot-shaped realm, a Serenitea Pot. Judging by its sheen, this Serenitea Pot was quite ancient.
"Of course! Of course! Thank you, Granny!"
Feng Yi chuckled as he accepted the Serenitea Pot, an irrepressible smile in his eyes.
"Then I won't disturb your rest, Granny. We'll take our leave!"
With the item in hand, Feng Yi didn't want to waste any time. He was eager to return, clear the dust from the Serenitea Pot, and quickly stock it with supplies!
Feng Yi and Ganyu bid farewell to Granny Ping and walked along the streets back towards Yuehai Pavilion.
"Ganyu, hold this for me. I'll take a look inside, just a quick one!"
Feng Yi was like a child with a new toy. With the toy in his hands, it was too much to ask him to resist taking a peek inside!
"Alright~"
Ganyu chuckled. She had never seen Feng Yi so impatient.
Feng Yi handed the Serenitea Pot to Ganyu, opened its lid, peered inside, and then transformed into a stream of light, being sucked into it.
The internal space of the Serenitea Pot was far vaster than Feng Yi had imagined.
He stood on an endless plain, with several majestic mountains in the distance. On each peak stood a magnificent palace.
This was merely what Feng Yi could see within his line of sight, but undoubtedly, the world within this Serenitea Pot was much larger than he had anticipated.
Among the five peaks, one stood much taller than the others, its palace appearing exceptionally grand.
As Feng Yi approached the foot of the main peak, he discovered that countless Slimes were blocking the path ahead.
It seemed the "dust" Granny Ping had mentioned referred to these naturally spawned Slimes.
"They must be cleared out quickly!"
Feng Yi didn't want a slime suddenly appearing and disturbing his good dreams when he slept here in the future.
A spark of inspiration flashed through Feng Yi's mind; he already had the perfect candidate!
He exited the Serenitea Pot, pulled the somewhat dazed Ganyu, and dashed towards Wanmin Restaurant.
"Feng Yi? What's happening? Where are we going?"
Ganyu was bewildered as Feng Yi suddenly dragged her along.
"To find a housekeeper to clean the Serenitea Pot!"
Feng Yi grinned. For dealing with slimes, one needed a professional!
Just as Feng Yi was dragging Ganyu and sprinting down the street, a woman in red appeared, blocking their path.
"Is there something you need?"
Ganyu recognized the person as Baishi, Ningguang's private secretary.
"Lady Ganyu, Mr. Feng Yi, I apologize for the abrupt stop. I'm here on behalf of Lady Ningguang to deliver a message. Lady Ningguang invites Mr. Feng Yi to meet at the Jade Chamber in three days. Please do not stand her up!"
Baishi bowed slightly to them before speaking with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Ganyu's brow furrowed, and a flicker of indecision crossed her eyes.
Feng Yi pondered. The last time they parted ways in Ganyu's study, Ningguang had invited him to visit the Jade Chamber.
She had mentioned bringing milk tea and desserts, but Feng Yi had dismissed it as a joke and didn't take it seriously.
However, Ningguang's actions today proved she hadn't forgotten!
Naturally, Feng Yi didn't believe she simply wanted his desserts.
Perhaps Ningguang also desired his body (scratch that) – desired him!
For someone as outstanding as himself, going to the Jade Chamber alone would be like a lamb entering a wolf's den?!
A boy alone should know how to protect himself!
But what if refusing would anger Ningguang?
Ah, when one is excellent, trouble inevitably follows.
Feng Yi sighed inwardly.
"I understand. Please tell Lady Ningguang I will not stand her up!"
After much internal deliberation, Feng Yi decided to go and see what Ningguang had in store for him.
"If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch its cubs?"
And if she really desired his body, Feng Yi would accept it!
"Then I won't disturb you any further!"
Baishi smiled faintly. Today, she had personally witnessed the man who could warrant such an invitation from Lady Ningguang.
After all, Lady Ningguang was the most esteemed woman in Liyue (as Baishi believed). Countless officials and wealthy merchants found it incredibly difficult to even get an audience with her!
They considered it an honor to ascend the Jade Chamber and a fortune to meet Lady Ningguang.
Yet, this outsider named Feng Yi was treated so gravely and personally invited by Lady Ningguang.
Such an honor would likely have caused others to kneel in gratitude for Lady Ningguang's benevolence.
But this fellow, instead of gratitude, wore a look of helplessness, as if reluctant.
Such a perfunctory attitude was truly unappreciative!
She truly didn't know what Lady Ningguang saw in this man?!
Baishi turned and departed, her smile gone, displeased with Feng Yi's dismissive attitude and feeling for Lady Ningguang.
"Ganyu? Ganyu? What's wrong?"
Feng Yi noticed Ganyu was somewhat lost in thought and called out softly.
"Ah!? Feng Yi, I'm fine."
Ganyu shook her head and gave Feng Yi a gentle smile. She had been lost in thought about something.
"Ganyu, what do you think Ningguang wants with me?"
Continuing towards Wanmin Restaurant, Feng Yi suddenly asked.
He figured that as a secretary of the Liyue Qixing, Ganyu might have some insight due to her interactions with Ningguang, and he could get some advance information.
"I'm not sure. Perhaps she just wants to eat your desserts."
Ganyu shook her head, indicating she knew nothing.
She was worried that Ningguang might reveal the matter of the Akademiya in Sumeru to Feng Yi, and she didn't want him to face assassination attempts!
But Ningguang had promised her not to tell Feng Yi.
Ganyu trusted Ningguang's promise, but besides that, what else could Ningguang want with Feng Yi?
Ganyu couldn't figure it out, which was why she seemed a bit dazed.
"It seems I'll only know once I go!"
Feng Yi quickly put the matter aside. Instead of guessing, it was better to prepare more and improve his self-defense capabilities.
Before long, the two arrived at Wanmin Restaurant.
It was late, but Feng Yi noticed Xiangling was still awake, developing new dishes at the stove.
Xiangling's eyes lit up when she saw Feng Yi's sudden arrival. She was just struggling to find someone to test her new dishes!
"Perfect timing!"
"Feng Yi, how did you know I was developing new dishes? You've come at the perfect time! Come quickly and try my 'Fire Slime Stewed with Grass Slime'!"
"Fire Slime Stewed with Grass Slime?"
Feng Yi's expression changed. He immediately thought of the "Tomatoes Stir-fried with Tomatoes" and "Gray Winter Melon Stir-fried with Green Winter Melon" he had eaten in the university canteen in his past life.
The taste of those was indescribable!