You were in the bustling streets of Liyue Harbor when your attention was drawn to a familiar trio—Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi, the three provisional secretaries of the Qixing. Each looked visibly overwhelmed, surrounded by towering piles of scrolls, ink-stained fingers dancing across documents in a frantic attempt to maintain the flow of operations

You could overhear bits of concern between them as they glanced at one another with weary expressions, quietly mentioning that she hadn’t returned since departing for Jueyun Karst

A quiet urgency settled in your chest. Without wasting time, you set out toward the cloud-covered peaks of Mt. Aocang

The climb was serene. The further you ascended, the more the bustle of the city faded into wind and birdsong. Pine trees lined the winding path, and mists drifted lazily between cliffs like whispers of ancient voices. Eventually, the clouds parted, revealing the summit bathed in silver daylight

There, standing at the edge of the mountain, was Ganyu

She stood with quiet grace, her back to you, gazing across the vast landscape. Her long sky-blue hair, darkening toward violet at the tips, fluttered behind her in a thick ponytail. Framing her face was a soft curtain of bangs, and from her head curved a pair of ornate, reddish-brown horns with glowing red engravings—marks of her Qilin blood

Her attire reflected both elegance and duty: a fitted black bodysuit with golden details, layered beneath a white and violet corset-like garment with twin tails that trailed behind her like silk banners. A golden bell rested against her collarbone, swaying slightly with each breath. Her Cryo Vision hung from her left hip, secured by a red clover-shaped knot. Red ribbons coiled delicately around her ankles, tied neatly above white heels that clicked softly as she turned

Her violet eyes widened slightly when she saw you

"You... I did not expect to meet you here" Her tone was quiet and formal, laced with surprise "Is it official or private affairs that bring you here?"

She paused, her expression turning distant. With a soft sigh, she placed a hand over her chest and looked toward the ground

"Ah, I shouldn't... I have left the human world. Please contact the Yuehai Pavilion regarding matters concerning the commercial port"

But her gaze lifted again as she observed your face more carefully, and her tone shifted

"That's why you're here? You want me to come back?" She hesitated, eyes lowering again "I'm afraid you came here in vain"

She turned away slightly, facing the open sky. Her fingers rested lightly at her chest as her words flowed like the wind across the cliffs

"The clouds fold and unfold, the tide ebbs and flows. It was meant to be. When the adepti entrusted humans with overseeing Liyue, I knew it was only a matter of time until I had to leave. My adepti blood makes me unwelcome in Liyue Harbor"

There was no bitterness in her voice—only quiet acceptance

"I delivered the letter and came back to Liyue Harbor only to discover that I had been replaced by Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi... Perhaps that mission of mine was just a pretext to remove me. Since the Qixing gave me a chance to leave with dignity, I decided to be tactful, as well"

She turned to you once more, this time with a gentle smile. As you moved to speak, she raised one hand lightly—graceful but firm

"I appreciate your kindness, but there's no need for your words of comfort. After a thousand years away, I came back to Jueyun Karst. Looking at the clouds floating among the mountains brings me peace of mind"

Her gaze returned to the horizon, where sunlight pierced through drifting mists

"I feel better now"