The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [357]

"Then let’s get ready. Time to head back to Liyue Harbor for the festival."

Jia Changjiang smiled, his heart light.

He’d been in this world for half a year now. The Lantern Rite Festival, a time to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, sounded like the perfect celebration.

When Jia Changjiang and Lumine returned to Liyue Harbor, they found the city already adorned with festive decorations.

Though it was only evening, from a vantage point on the nearby hills, they could see countless Xiaodeng Lanterns rising into the sky.

The glowing lanterns dotted the harbor’s expansive scenery, adding a soft and elegant charm to the already majestic port of Liyue.

"So pretty… so many lights!" Paimon exclaimed in awe. "Are those Xiaodeng Lanterns?"

"Perfect! We gathered lots of materials earlier!" Lumine said confidently. "Once we’re back in Liyue, I’ll ask how to make the lanterns and craft a bunch!"

"It’s beautiful…"

Jia Changjiang looked at the lanterns, then at the warm glow of the city’s lights coming to life as night approached.

The festive atmosphere, with its bustling preparation, reminded him of home.

"What’s the first thing you’ll do once we’re back in Liyue Harbor?" Lumine asked. "I’ve already made my plans!"

"First, hit the food stalls, then learn how to make Xiaodeng Lanterns," she declared, clearly ready to enjoy the festival to the fullest.

"I’ll skip learning how to make the lanterns. You can just give me a few once you’ve made them, and I’ll set them off," Jia Changjiang replied.

"Deal!" Lumine immediately held out her hand. "Now pay up!"

"Wait—you’re charging me for a few lanterns? Didn’t I gather half the materials for them?" Jia Changjiang retorted, exasperated. "Don’t you think asking for money ruins the mood?"

"But talking about feelings ruins my wallet!" Lumine said shamelessly, giving him a hearty pat on the back. "Relax, I’m just kidding. I’ll make sure to save the best ones for you."

"By the way, do lanterns just need to fly and glow?" Lumine asked, her gaze shifting to Paimon.

Xiaodeng Lanterns: they fly, they glow, they ascend into the sky.

Paimon: she flies, she glows, and she’s already in the sky.

If they just strapped some torches to Paimon…

"Traveler, what are you thinking?!"

Paimon glared at Lumine, her suspicions instantly aroused. "If you keep thinking weird things, Paimon’s going to get mad!"

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When they arrived in Liyue Harbor, Jia Changjiang, Lumine, and Paimon were greeted by the lively sounds of celebration.

At some point, the city had filled with stalls and vendors, each adding to the vibrant energy of the festival.

The shops offered an even greater variety of goods and snacks than usual, with merchants eager to showcase their best wares during the Lantern Rite.

"Lumine, you and Paimon go have fun," Jia Changjiang said. "But don’t spend too much—we still need to save enough to book a big meal at Wanmin Restaurant."

"Got it, got it. What about you? What are you going to do?" Lumine asked, already itching to explore.

"I’ll wander around and enjoy the festival. It’d be a shame not to take it all in," Jia Changjiang replied.

After parting ways, Jia Changjiang bought a few snacks and strolled through the streets of Liyue, savoring the festive atmosphere.

He recognized familiar faces here and there, enjoying the festival just as much as he was.

But tonight, his destination wasn’t the harbor—it was Bubu Pharmacy.

The small pharmacy was also decked out for the Lantern Rite, with two lanterns hanging outside to reflect the holiday cheer.

Stepping inside, Jia Changjiang was greeted by the usual sight: an empty counter and a small, faintly visible hat resting atop it.

"Qiqi."

Jia Changjiang called out her name and handed her a skewer of candied hawthorn berries, reaching over the counter to gently pat her head. "Where’s Baizhu?"

Though Qiqi’s sense of taste wasn’t the best, she licked the candied hawthorn berries thoughtfully before replying, "Doctor Baizhu… went out to prepare something."

"Good girl, Qiqi."

Jia Changjiang smiled warmly. "Mind if I wait here for a while?"

"Mm… that’s fine," Qiqi said, glancing up at the large hand resting on her head, her expression faintly puzzled.

Though her memory was hazy, she could sense something about this man—a faint warmth, like basking in sunlight.

As Jia Changjiang waited for Baizhu to return, he watched Qiqi dutifully carrying out her tasks, her small figure bustling around the pharmacy.

He had become a frequent visitor to Bubu Pharmacy—and also to Mondstadt Cathedral.

After all, battles often left him injured, sometimes severely, and he had come to rely on both places for treatment.

Soon enough, Baizhu returned, his white snake, Changsheng, coiled elegantly around his neck. Upon seeing Jia Changjiang, Baizhu greeted him with a businesslike smile.

"Mr. Jia, what brings you here during the Lantern Rite? Need treatment again?" Baizhu asked lightly. "What kind of injuries are we dealing with this time? Should I prepare your usual prescription?"

"Not this time," Jia Changjiang replied with a laugh. "But I am here for medicine."

"Do you have anything that can suppress evil energy within the body?"

Baizhu raised an eyebrow, his smile turning sly. "Medicine like that doesn’t come cheap, Mr. Jia."

"Price doesn’t matter. It’s for an Adeptus, after all," Jia Changjiang said, waving off the concern. "Ordinary remedies won’t work, will they?"

"Thinking about it… you’re probably the only one in Liyue Harbor who could make such medicine," Jia Changjiang added, fixing Baizhu with a steady gaze. "Will you take the job?"

"You’re asking for a potion meant for an Adeptus—its potency would be unbearable for ordinary people," Changsheng, the white snake, said in her languid voice.

Baizhu contemplated for a moment before smiling again. "Which Adeptus is this medicine for, Mr. Jia?"

Jia Changjiang saw no need to conceal the truth.

"Of course, it’s for the Conqueror of Demons—Xiao."

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