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Seeing that Lu Lin hadn't come to his senses yet, she simply took his hand and led him straight into the fitting room.
"Please...please take off your clothes." Gan Yu's voice was barely audible in the fitting room, almost too soft for Lu Lin to hear.
"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate? Maybe I should do it myself." Lu Lin swallowed hard.
He did want to get closer to the two of them, but the speed at which it happened was beyond his expectations!
"It's okay, just take off your shirt... take it off." Gan Yu's face was flushed, and she looked radiant.
Lu Lin wasn't the type to be coy, so when he saw her insistence, he didn't hesitate and readily took off his tattered shirt.
His well-defined chest muscles and eight-pack abs were on full display before Gan Yu, and the girl couldn't help but steal a few more glances.
Lu Lin had actually noticed her actions and chuckled to himself, but he didn't point it out. Instead, he asked, "Um, what should I do?"
"The craftsmanship of this gorgeous outfit is based on the ancient Liyue method, and the way to wear it is quite complicated. I'm helping you put it on to teach you, so please remember it carefully."
As Gan Yu spoke, she picked up the lining of the outfit and began to put it on Lu Lin.
Her hands would sometimes encircle Lu Lin's neck, sometimes wrap around his waist, her hands moving constantly while she spoke, giving him tips on how to dress. Her movements were gentle, her tone tender, just like a virtuous wife helping her husband adjust his clothes.
The two were almost touching, and the faint fragrance of the young girl wafted into Lu Lin's nose, making his heart pound and his mind race with all sorts of thoughts!
Gan Yu wasn't much better off. This was the first time she had been so close to a boy. She felt that his aura was warm and comfortable, and she couldn't help but want to get closer to him.
Her heart gradually sank in, and she even had the thought of leaning against his chest. She tensed her body to restrain this thought and avoid losing her composure.
As the last button was fastened, Gan Yu's tense body suddenly relaxed, but she stumbled and lost her footing.
Just as he was about to fall, Lu Lin caught him with lightning speed.
"Are you alright? Watch your step!"
This hug was like a spark falling into a haystack!
Gan Yu was already filled with romantic thoughts and was trying her best to restrain herself, but now her surging emotions were like a flood that had been released, and she couldn't stop them.
Almost instinctively, she wrapped her arms tightly around Lu Lin's waist, sinking into his embrace.
The warm breath enveloped her completely, giving her an indescribable sense of peace.
Lu Lin's feelings for Gan Yu were even stronger. He was a seasoned Gan Yu fan. Who wouldn't be moved if the person he liked changed his clothes like a little wife, speaking softly and gently?
Gan Yu had a shapely figure, and her breasts were firm and pressed tightly against Lu Lin's. Even through her clothes, he could feel her amazing softness. He wrapped his arms around Gan Yu's slender waist and refused to let go.
Neither of them spoke, silently enjoying the tranquil and warm atmosphere. The ambiguous atmosphere continued to settle and ferment, becoming increasingly mellow.
Lu Lin tried his best to restrain himself from taking things further. The two had only known each other for a short time, and rushing things would easily cause resentment and would be counterproductive.
After an unknown amount of time, Gan Yu, who was still feeling dizzy, finally regained some clarity.
She gently broke free from Lu Lin's embrace, blushing with embarrassment, and said, "I've changed my clothes, I'll go out and wait for you!"
After saying that, she ran away from the fitting room like a frightened little rabbit.
Chapter Three: Lu Lin's Dust-Song Pot
Gan Yu's judgment was indeed excellent. When Lu Lin came out dressed in a black suit, even Xing Qiu, a boy, was momentarily stunned.
This outfit is made of the finest silk, adorned with exquisitely embroidered gold cloud patterns, exuding an air of nobility. Lu Lin already had a perfect figure, and after putting on this outfit, he looked even more like a noble young master than Xing Qiu, the young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.
"This outfit is simply tailor-made for Mr. Lu, it's absolutely perfect! Miss Gan Yu's taste is truly exceptional!"
Xingqiu, being a bit of a straight man, was completely unaware that the atmosphere between the two was a little off, and kept praising them.
"Hmm~ I'll take this outfit. How much are the Mora? I'll pay!" Gan Yu was also very satisfied with the clothes and took the initiative to pay.
Lu Lin was about to speak when Gan Yu interrupted him: "You saved me at Tianheng Mountain, so consider this outfit a gift from me..."
The real reason was certainly not that, and Lu Lin couldn't refuse the girl's feelings, so he didn't say anything more.
However, he bought two sets of regular clothes with his own money before bidding farewell to Xingqiu and leaving the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.
On the streets of Liyue, Lu Lin and Gan Yu looked at each other in silence.
Although she acted normally in front of Xingqiu just now, it was clear that Gan Yu had not yet recovered from her previous infatuation.
"Uh... it's getting late. Are you hungry? How about we grab a bite to eat together?" Lu Lin broke the silence first.
"Hmm~ Maybe next time. I've been out for too long today. I still need to talk to Qixing about the monster intrusion. I'll talk about it when I take a vacation in a few days."
Gan Yu didn't dare stay with him any longer, so she made up a reason to politely decline Lu Lin's invitation.
Lu Lin knew he needed to give her some time to calm down, so he smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll take you back to Moon Sea Pavilion."
"No...no need, it's very close to Yuehai Pavilion, I can go back by myself." Gan Yu quickly waved her hand.
"Alright, I'll come visit you again after I've settled in. Be careful on the road!" Lu Lin didn't press the matter and waved goodbye.
"Okay~ See you next time!" Gan Yu nodded and turned to walk into the bright lights of Liyue.
The two spent a considerable amount of time at the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild. By this time, Liyue was already brightly lit, and the streets were bustling with activity.
The coming and going of pedestrians, the shouts of shopkeepers, the laughter and play of children... all make this city full of the warmth and life of everyday people.
Gan Yu strolled along the street, the red glow of the lanterns on both sides illuminating her delicate profile, making her look like a dream.
Lu Lin, who stood watching her go, always felt a sense of loneliness and solitude as he looked at her retreating figure.
She is like the moon hanging alone in the night sky, shining brightly and standing apart from the world, illuminating the human world, yet remaining far away from it.
As a seasoned Gan Yu chef, Lu Lin certainly knew why this was the case.
Being half-human and half-immortal, she was constantly troubled by the loneliness and isolation of being a 'non-human being' amidst the sea of people. She loved the human world and protected it, yet she could not truly integrate into it.
It's okay, I'll be here for you from now on, and I promise you'll never feel lonely again.
Perhaps the entry-level keyword she got from the newbie gift pack could help her?
【Double Happiness】: When the owner experiences a happy mood, the feeling of happiness will be doubled.
The doubled happiness will help her dilute this loneliness and solitude, and over time, it will naturally no longer be a source of trouble for her.
However, the entry can only be granted to those who have entered the Dust Song Pot, and this can only be tried again after Gan Yu enters the Dust Song Pot.
It seems we need to speed things up and try to get Gan Yu in as soon as possible!
Without hesitation, Lu Lin found a secluded spot and touched the pot-shaped mark on his palm.
This mark is the manifestation of the Dust Song Pot that appeared with the system. By activating the mark, he can enter the space of the Dust Song Pot.
Although it's also called the Dust Song Pot, this shouldn't be the kind of Dust Song Pot created by True Lord Song Chenlang City. That immortal's power wasn't enough to create something as heaven-defying as a system, and there's no pot spirit inside either.
The time in the Dust Song Pot space is synchronized with the Teyvat continent, and the space is incredibly vast, containing everything from mountains and lakes to lush green grass and blooming flowers.
However, although this space looks vast and boundless, the actual area he can move around in is currently very small, only about the size of a football field.
As you venture deeper, you are blocked by an invisible barrier.
Expanding your activity scope is simple: just keep upgrading the system. Each upgrade will expand your scope.
Within his range of movement, he can do anything: build houses, farm, raise various small animals... similar to the function of the Dust Song Pot in the game.
The area he can move in now is completely empty, just a flat area covered in lush green grass.
He already had a plan for this flat land.
He wants to build a house first!
Of course, he didn't build the house himself; he didn't have the ability or the energy. Houses could be redeemed using points in the system.
He currently has fifty points from the newbie gift pack, just enough to redeem a two-story wooden house.
Lu Lin spent fifty points to set up the two-story wooden building he had obtained in the open space.
Although this wooden building is not large, it has flying eaves and brackets, and is very exquisite with an ancient style. There is also a small balcony on the second floor with a great view.
The only downside is that the system only provided one building, which was completely unfurnished; you'll have to buy a separate bed.
He's out of points, so he'll have to go to Liyue Harbor tomorrow to buy a bed and bring it in. Items from the outside world can be brought into the Dust Jar, so that's not a problem.
After settling the wooden building, Lu Lin opened his attribute panel to take a look.
[Host: Lu Lin]
System Level: 1 (0/1000)
[Host term: Critical Moment]
Elemental Attributes: None
【Points: 0】
Lu Lin doesn't have the Eye of God, so he can't use elemental power. But since the Elemental Attributes section has appeared on the panel, it means he still has a chance to obtain elemental power.
Could it be that the gods will grant me a divine eye?
Lu Lin shook his head and didn't delve any further; he would find out eventually.
It was getting late, so he left the Dust Song Pot space to find something to eat.
After transmigrating, he spent most of the day wandering around without eating anything and was starving.
When you arrive in Liyue Harbor, Wanmin Restaurant is the best place to eat.
The real Liyue Harbor is much larger than the Liyue Harbor that Lu Lin knew, but the main layout is no different from what he knew. He walked to the location of Tiger Rock and Wanmin Hall with ease.
It was past dinner time, but there weren't many customers at Wanmintang. Master Mao, a skilled chef, was busy at work.
"Give me a plate of braised shredded vegetables," Lu Lin ordered, holding the menu.
"I'm so sorry, but we're out of fresh bamboo shoots for making Kou San Si (a dish of shredded bamboo shoots), so we can't make it for the time being," Master Mao said apologetically.
"Master Mao, the day before yesterday I came to order some braised shredded vegetables and you said bamboo shoots were out of stock. Why are they still out of stock today?" asked a customer who also wanted to eat braised shredded vegetables.
"Alas, sir, you may not know this, but monsters have been rampant in Qingce Village, where bamboo shoots are produced, and caravans transporting goods cannot pass through. Now, bamboo shoots are unavailable in the entire Liyue Harbor."
"Didn't the Qianyan Army deal with it?"
"I heard that this monster is particularly troublesome, and the Thousand Rock Army is currently at a loss!"
Monsters are rampant?
Lu Lin thought about Gan Yu and Xing Qiu's conversation today. It seems that things haven't been peaceful in Liyue lately.
Just then, a man dressed as a waiter rushed over and shouted, "Master Mao, something terrible has happened! Your Xiangling encountered a demon in Guili Plain and has gone missing!"
Chapter Four: Entering Guili Plain
Bang!
The sudden bad news made Master Mao unable to even hold his spatula steady.
Xiangling has disappeared?!
"What exactly happened? Why did Xiangling go to Guiliyuan?" Master Mao grabbed the shop assistant, extremely anxious.
The man, who had run all the way here, caught his breath before continuing, "Xiangling volunteered to go with the caravan to protect it from monsters, but she didn't expect to encounter danger as soon as she arrived in Guili Plain."
A large number of monsters scattered us, and by the time we escaped their pursuit, Xiangling had already disappeared.
Master Mao's eyes were lifeless, and his heart was clenched with anxiety.
The acquaintances around him comforted him, telling him not to worry, as Xiangling was protected by divine eyes and would be fine.
The messenger also said that the nearby Chiyan Army had already gone to search and rescue, and told him not to worry too much.
Lu Lin finished his dinner while listening, when the system suddenly triggered a new task.
[Ding! Random quest triggered: Rescue Xiangling!]
[Mission Objective: Rescue Xiangling from Guili Plain within three days.]
[Task Rewards: 500,000 Mora, 100 points, 100 experience points, and one randomly assigned keyword!]
Wow! This task is a bit tricky!
When he first arrived in the other world, he only had the ability to stop time for three minutes, and he could only use it once a day. Even though his physical abilities were not bad, he only had the combat power of an average adult.
Based on what this guy just said, there are many demons in Guili Plain now, so rushing in to save people would be suicide for him.
Lu Lin silently left Wanmintang, intending to rest for the night and then discuss with Gan Yu the next day how to save the people.
Sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood. He had been on the move since he transmigrated and hadn't had a break. He was indeed quite exhausted.
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