"You didn't possibly hide the item here, did you? Real or fake, a quick look will tell!"
Delicate fingers directly grasped the fluffy tail. Yae Miko's face flushed. The sensation from her tail made her feel strangely awkward, perhaps because tails were too sensitive.
With a snap, she instantly transformed into a small fox on the spot, and the photo fluttered down. Raiden Ei looked at her own image in the photo and trembled, silently pulling out a slipper from the Plane of Euthymia.
"You're just a stinky fox, don't run!"
A bolt of lightning directly destroyed the photo. Yae Miko quickly ran away, knowing she might get whipped by the slipper if she stayed any longer, which she definitely didn't want.
It was just a shame about that photo. She had been planning to use it to threaten their little Ei. My dearest Raiden Shogun! You wouldn't want this photo to spread throughout Inazuma, would you? Then obediently... Unfortunately, imagination is beautiful, but reality is cruel.
On the other side, after successfully bringing Qiqi back home, Baizhu looked at Hu Tao with a dark expression. This person had stolen his Qiqi while he was watching something on screen. He found this Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor quite troublesome; she was always trying to bury Qiqi.
"Thank you very much to Mr. Zhongli this time for safely bringing our Qiqi back. Otherwise, I would probably be troubled again later."
"Not at all. Our Director is just too mischievous. I will speak to her properly when I return. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Both sides were very polite, as this sort of thing had happened more than once. Enemies become friends through conflict.
"Damn it... Qiqi escaped again! Zhongli! Should we calculate the burden you've brought to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor? Although the previous Tianquan gave a lot, you're still too extravagant. This time... don't you owe us an explanation?"
Hu Tao crossed her arms, looking at Zhongli with a smile. "Let's see how you're going to lecture me now, hmph, no solution, right?"
"This matter... hmmph, it was my oversight. May I ask, Director, how much Mora is left from what the Tianquan gave? I heard... you've also spent quite a lot?"
When it came to how much Mora was left, a flicker of unease crossed Hu Tao's eyes. Just a while ago, she had been feeling extravagant and bought a lot of clothes... even added many new items to her room, naturally consuming a lot of Mora. However, compared to Zhongli, it was merely a drop in the bucket.
"Uh... how much is left, that's none of your business. We're even. Let's go back quickly. I wonder when the Manager will come to Liyue. I really want to play some games."
Seeing the child's embarrassed expression, Zhongli naturally guessed part of the story. After all, an old man of thousands of years had not lived in vain.
"Alright, let's go back then... As for the story, I will tell the Manager and try my best to make it the way you want to see it."
In Sumeru, in the Sanctuary of Surasthana, Nahida's two bare little legs dangled in the air. Staying here all day was undeniably boring. However, after watching the PV, she felt like experiencing that so-called Honkai Impact 3rd. Should she project her consciousness onto Katheryne in Mondstadt?
Although this process was quite difficult, at least she could experience it... Or should she use the Ley Lines to create a clone?
This would be relatively easy for her, after all, one could not fathom the power of a god. If the Geo Archon could create a dragon corpse, why couldn't she?
"Then, it shall be as I was before... a mature woman's image. I wonder if you'll like it, Manager?"
A faint green light silently appeared at the border of Sumeru, where Sumeru met The Chasm. Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, also known as the little Dendro Archon Nahida, appeared here.
As the green light gradually solidified, Nahida in the image of a mature woman slowly emerged. She looked at the clouds in the sky and then at her surroundings, smiling gently.
"It's been a long time since I've been out. Although it took nearly 1/10th of my power to create this clone, it's enough. The Honkai Impact 3rd experience store? I'm coming for you. I heard there's a branch opening in Liyue, I'll wait there then."
With a step of her feet, the nearby plants all flourished. Unbloomed flowers rapidly blossomed, and trees showing signs of wilting regained their vitality.
Perhaps this was the power of the Dendro Archon?
The scene returned to Mondstadt. As the Sirin PV had finished playing, the Honkai Impact 3rd merchandise store officially opened. Lu Ze slowly took out a remote control and pressed a button towards the door. The previously dark door frame instantly became transparent, revealing a brand new glass door.
Venti and Bella exchanged glances and quickly moved out the tables and chairs. The Mondstadt citizens waiting outside began to go wild because they saw Bella, wasn't that Benares who vowed to protect their Queen in the PV?
"Everyone, please do not make noise. This is the first press conference for the Honkai Impact 3rd merchandise store. We will soon release the previously announced physical novel, Honkai - The 13 Empyrean, and Sirin cartoon figurines. Those who wish to purchase, please queue in an orderly manner.
Due to an emergency, a few spots for autographs will be selected from those who purchase. We will have our Queen's exclusive signature on them. The Queen cannot appear in person due to indisposition, so please bear with us. Sales will now commence!"
As Bella spoke word for word, everyone present seemed to understand that they would not be seeing Sirin this time. They looked at the group of bachelors with some anger. If it weren't for them ruining the atmosphere, Sirin wouldn't have been so afraid of them!
"Hahahaha, I'm dying of laughter! What 'Sirin Fan Club,' this disgusting fan club."
"They all look quite unsanitary. Fortunately, Sirin hasn't seen them, otherwise it might have been an eyesore."