Let's turn back the clock a bit.
Right after Mu Yang resolved the matter with Jialiang's family.
He returned to his own tavern.
Lumine naturally came back with him.
She had come to Liyue to find Mu Yang in the first place.
As soon as they returned to the second floor's [Muyu Snow City], Lumine was still stunned by the decorations.
"Previously busy handling Sumeru affairs, I didn't know Genius Invokation TCG had become this popular."
It was currently evening off-work time.
Unexpectedly, the store was still very lively.
Groups of three or two gathered at tables playing Genius Invokation TCG.
Paimon was flattering Mu Yang on the side.
"Mu Yang's eye for making money is as sharp as ever."
After saying that, little Paimon flew to the bar, wanting Shenhe to get her a small cake.
But unexpectedly, the one tending the bar was an unfamiliar little sister.
However, seeing Paimon, she sensibly took out some snacks.
Paimon naturally started enjoying them, probably long ago not considering herself an outsider.
After she finished eating, she asked, "Is Shenhe resting today?"
The bartender little sister smiled and explained, "No, Boss Shenhe is currently dueling Keqing in Genius Invokation TCG."
Xinyan, who had just finished performing, came over and took a cold drink.
She let the bartender go busy first, and explained the situation to Paimon herself.
Only then did Paimon learn the store's rules.
"So Keqing is here for Rex Lapis's card back, that makes sense."
Xinyan nodded, "Today is her third challenge against Miss Shenhe, not sure if she can win."
"Where are they competing, I want to go watch."
"The place with the most people over there."
Paimon looked in the direction Xinyan pointed, and flew a bit higher.
Sure enough, she saw Keqing's purple cat ears.
Preparing to go over and pretend to give some pointers.
Although she hadn't played, in Sumeru she watched Lumine crush Cyno every day.
She felt this card game was quite simple.
But before our genius card player could make a move, Shenhe had already lost to Keqing.
"Wow! I won!" Keqing cheered disregarding her image.
Anyway, her persona had collapsed long ago, everyone understood, no big deal.
Getting that shiny Rex Lapis card back.
Want her to suppress the joy in her heart?
Impossible!
The onlookers said a few congratulatory words and then dispersed.
Although they also wanted this exquisite one-of-a-kind card back.
But alas, their own strength was insufficient, not even reaching the threshold to challenge Store Manager Shenhe.
They could only try their luck by purchasing [Muyu Snow City]'s limited drinks.
What if they won?
Can't be bad at playing and have bad luck too. ()
Keqing chose to redeem on the spot, that statue of the Lord with legs crossed, she had coveted it for a long time.
Shenhe opened the cabinet and handed the card back to Keqing.
"Congratulations on successfully challenging, Yuheng."
Mu Yang's voice suddenly sounded.
"You, getting something good from you is really not easy."
Keqing had already understood Mu Yang's temperament, now she wasn't as polite and respectful as before.
She treated Mu Yang like a friend.
So she complained right in front of Mu Yang.
What she said was true.
In this half month since the renovation.
Only she, Keqing, had reached the threshold to challenge Shenhe.
That was a rule Mu Yang added later, to prevent Shenhe from being challenged every day.
Afraid she'd get exhausted.
"Master, I lost." Shenhe stood to the side.
Little Shenhe no longer had that timid appearance in front of Mu Yang as before.
But she still wanted to act a bit, so Master would comfort her.
As expected, Mu Yang didn't blame her.
Instead, he praised her greatly.
Lumine poked her head out and asked Mu Yang, "I think that blue flower looks pretty good, it's the flower on your sword sheath, right."
"If I want to challenge Shenhe, who should I start with?"
People nearby who heard turned to look.
After seeing the 'simple lines, extreme colors' card box in Lumine's hand, they all shook their heads.
Looks like another newbie about to get crushed.
This plain [Arcane Secret Box], probably just barely assembled a deck.
Lumine ignored the gazes around her.
She was just waiting for Mu Yang's answer.
After all, he set the rules.
Who knew, as soon as Mu Yang spoke: "Want to change card back? I'll redesign one suitable for you."
As soon as these words came out, nearby people were first stunned, then full of shock.
These designs are all one-of-a-kind.
It's said even the founder of Genius Invokation TCG praised them endlessly.
Some even signed their names on them.
Unexpectedly, custom designs are possible?!
Keqing was also stunned, looks like her relationship with Mu Yang isn't close enough...
Hearing Mu Yang's words, Lumine was naturally very happy inside.
But, just now the people around seemed to think she couldn't get the store's card backs.
So she said, "Then thanks Mu Yang."
"However, I have two decks, card backs can be swapped."
Mu Yang also knew she was stimulated by those doubting gazes from the card friends.
Wanted to show them some color.
So he explained the store rules to her.
Lumine fully understood in just two minutes.
Some people couldn't stand Genius Lumine King's arrogant appearance.
You are an ace adventurer, Liyue's great hero.
Maybe I can't beat you in combat, but card playing uses the brain.
As the saying goes, without some arrogance, can one be called young?
Someone immediately stepped up to challenge Lumine.
After a flurry of operations, everyone present was defeated.
Even Shenhe had to sigh.
Losing twice in one day, there are still many experts. Mm mm.
If Keqing relied on deck specialization, specifically building to counter Shenhe.
Then Lumine was pure genius.
Lumine satisfactorily took the [Soulfragrance Flower] card back.
Actually, they all didn't know.
A certain world Lumine had visited before.
The people there didn't fight.
They reasoned with card games.
Compared to those, Genius Invokation TCG wasn't that complex.
After being the great demon king in [Muyu Snow City] for a few days, Lumine also feared affecting business.
So she ran out to take commissions and exercise her body.
This day, she hurriedly ran back to say goodbye.
Said she heard something about Yoimiya from Beidou.
So planned to go to Inazuma.
After returning from Sumeru, only Inazuma friends hadn't been visited yet.
Mu Yang knew this was the time for Yoimiya's Legend Quest Act II.
He didn't follow, but turned to prepare for the Summoning King Grand Prix.
If following the original plot, it was led by the Adventurers' Guild.
Mu Yang had no intention of handing over this popularity-earning opportunity.
It's just Mora, right?
I have plenty!
So he transformed into the largest investor of the Summoning King Grand Prix.
The Adventurers' Guild people heard, this is great.
Unexpectedly there's such a fool rushing to give prize money.
Thus, both sides felt they profited, started vigorously promoting...