Chapter 1: Accidentally Traveled Through Time and Opened a Shop
The sky was tinged with a pale gray-blue, and the morning light of Liyue Harbor filtered through the clouds, illuminating the streets and alleys. The shops along the road were not yet fully open, and only a few pedestrians wandered the streets. Suddenly, a black figure descended from the sky, accompanied by a gust of wind, and landed with a loud thud, sending a few stone tiles flying.
"Hey, are you okay?" A sweet, gentle voice called out. Ling Feng looked up abruptly and found himself lying on the streets of Liyue Harbor. Standing before him was a young girl dressed in blue-green attire, her eyes soft and her demeanor carrying a frosty, ethereal aura.
"Uh..." Ling Feng was stunned. He felt no pain at all; instead, he felt unusually refreshed. He tried to stand up and looked around. Where... where was he? He glanced down and saw that he was wearing a strange outfit with a peculiar metallic sheen.
"Hey, hey, were you really struck by lightning?" The girl eyed him suspiciously.
Ling Feng touched his head, staring blankly at the scene before him. The shops, the street stalls, even the scent in the air—everything felt both familiar and foreign. A wave of memories flooded his mind, and it hit him: he had traveled through time.
"I actually time-traveled?!" Ling Feng slapped his thigh in disbelief, nearly falling over again. This was Liyue Harbor from Genshin Impact! He remembered he was just playing the game to pass the time—how did he suddenly become a part of this world?
"Hey, wait!" The girl suddenly reached out and grabbed Ling Feng's arm. He turned to see her eyes filled with curiosity. "Who are you? Where did you come from?"
Ling Feng then noticed the long bow in her hand. She looked like one of Liyue's archers—yes, it was Ganyu!
"I, I..." Ling Feng stammered, unsure how to explain his situation. He couldn't very well tell her he had traveled from Earth, could he? That might make her head spin.
"Where did you fall from?" Ganyu frowned. "This isn't a safe place."
Ling Feng forced himself to calm down and quickly came up with an excuse. "I... I'm a traveler. I got lost and fell here."
Ganyu seemed to believe him and let go of his arm, smiling. "I see. Well, be careful. Liyue Harbor has many uneven spots." With that, she turned to leave.
Ling Feng was momentarily stunned, his heart racing. This was Ganyu, one of the most beloved characters in Genshin Impact! But before he could dwell on it, a strange sound echoed in his mind.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully traveling through time! System activated. Welcome to the Blind Box System!]
Ling Feng's eyes widened in shock. What? A system? He quickly stepped back from Ganyu and looked down at a black stone slab in his hand. At that moment, the air in front of him seemed to split open, and a strange box fell out, landing on the ground with a thud.
"This..." Ling Feng bent down in disbelief and picked up the box. It looked ordinary, but its surface was engraved with a line of text: "Blind Box System—Open for a Surprise!"
Ganyu turned back and saw Ling Feng holding the box. Curious, she walked over. "What's that?"
Ling Feng, caught off guard, stammered, "This, this is... something I accidentally brought with me when I fell from the sky."
"Oh?" Ganyu looked at it curiously and smiled softly. "You're quite the unconventional one. Why don't you open it? There might be something good inside."
Ling Feng felt a surge of excitement. Though he didn't know what this was, he sensed there was something extraordinary about it. Without hesitation, he opened the lid.
Click—
A flash of light burst forth, and an electronic voice echoed in his mind: "Welcome, Host, to the Blind Box System. Please prepare to receive a random item."
As the system's voice faded, a strange energy erupted from the box, enveloping Ling Feng. Just as he thought he might be consumed by some incredible force, suddenly—
Thud!
An enormous object leaped out of the box and landed on the ground in front of him. Ling Feng stared in shock. It was a giant, golden "Mora"!
"This..." Ling Feng was utterly baffled. "This is the 'good thing'?"
At that moment, Ganyu also noticed the gleaming Mora. Her eyes lit up. "That's Mora! You actually got so much Mora!"
Ling Feng suddenly realized that this Blind Box System was no ordinary thing. He had just arrived in this world and already received such a "reward." He couldn't help but wonder what other surprises awaited him.
But he had a feeling... this was only the beginning.
"Alright, since it's here..." Ling Feng had a sudden idea. "Why don't I become a shop owner and open a blind box store?"
Ganyu looked at him, puzzled. "You want to open a shop?"
"Yes," Ling Feng clapped his hands and smiled. "Since I'm in this world now, I might as well start a big business! This 'giant Mora' will be my startup capital!"
Ganyu chuckled, not entirely understanding his whimsical plan, but she nodded. "If you need any help, just let me know."
Ling Feng gave her a meaningful smile. "Oh, you'll definitely be a frequent customer."
And so, Ling Feng's Blind Box Shop officially opened in Liyue Harbor. Little did he know, this seemingly simple decision would lead to countless incredible adventures.