The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [351]

The wind finally fell silent, and the ferocious monsters tainted by karmic debt were all cut down by the combined might of the raging gale and the twin blades wielded by Jia Changjiang.

As for the karmic corruption that clung to the monsters—it was consumed by the power of Lord Taixuan, ensuring they could no longer threaten others.

"Wow... so incredible... Mr. Jax!"

Paimon’s mouth gaped wide, large enough to swallow a Liyue steamed dumpling whole.

"To think he doesn’t have a Vision, nor can he manipulate the elements, yet can summon winds like this with just twin blades…" Lumine was also astonished.

Has Jia Changjiang’s abilities reached another dimension entirely?

If, one day, he suddenly wielded a hammer to summon lightning or brandished a spear that spewed fire, Lumine felt she wouldn’t even be surprised anymore.

But...

She watched Jia Changjiang’s back in the aftermath of the battle.

Fresh from slaying the corrupted creatures, Jia Changjiang gave off a rather intimidating aura...

Just as this thought crossed her mind, Jia Changjiang turned around. He flicked his twin blades, sending the blood splattering onto the ground, and began cleaning the remaining stains. His usual cheerful smile returned as he walked toward them.

"So, how was it? Did I look cool?"

He grinned at Lumine and the others. "I was just about to shout out some over-the-top technique name but managed to hold back. What do you think? My twin-blade skills are pretty decent, huh?"

After thoroughly wiping his blades, he added, "All right, the monsters corrupted by evil have been dealt with. Xiao, what do you think?"

"…Not bad," Xiao reluctantly admitted with a nod. "But the sheer number of corrupted creatures in this domain… If they weren’t eliminated promptly, the consequences would’ve been dire."

He then turned his attention to the earlier conversation. "By the way, what’s this about that so-called ‘Celestial Lord of Starcatching’ you mentioned?"

"Just a fraud!"

Lumine’s indignation flared. "Let me tell you!"

She passionately recounted the story of the swindling Celestial Lord and the deceived followers.

After hearing her account, Xiao snorted.

"To think mortals would fall for such lies from a so-called adeptus who promises to grant wishes… Truly…"

"So, do adepti actually grant mortals’ wishes?" Lumine asked curiously. She recalled meeting a mortal seeking an Adeptus when she was with Ganyu—a particularly aggravating individual at that.

"Thousands of years ago, the people of Liyue would never entertain such thoughts of effortless gain," Xiao reminisced, a trace of melancholy in his tone. "Back then, what they did was not plead with the Adepti to fulfill their desires."

"But an adeptus capable of granting wishes is still appealing..." Paimon muttered.

"No matter how weak this era becomes, it has nothing to do with me. I only follow the original will of the Geo Archon," Xiao said, clutching his polearm. "Everything else in the mortal world… has no bearing on me."

At this moment, Xiao removed his mask, holding his spear. His expression was cold, exuding the air of a true Adeptus.

"Hmm… Oh, right! That fake immortal was carrying a [Sigil of Permission]!" Paimon exclaimed, eager to bring up something that might catch Xiao’s interest. "We saw him use it to drive away Hilichurls corrupted by evil!"

"Exorcising without eliminating… Foolishness," Xiao frowned. "No wonder corruption festers here. Allowing such a thing will only lead to further chaos. The Sigil must be reclaimed from him."

"Why don’t Jax and I just beat him up?" Lumine suggested. "That way, he won’t cause trouble anymore."

"That’s a good idea, but what about his followers?" Jia Changjiang pointed out. "They have unshakable faith in that fake adeptus."

"Well, we have a real Adeptus here!" Paimon chimed in. "If Xiao steps in, that person wouldn’t dare impersonate an immortal again, right?"

"I only slay demons, not mortals," Xiao refused flatly.

"We’re not asking you to kill him!" Paimon protested.

"Killing him would solve the problem neatly—dead men can’t commit crimes. Then again, they can’t do good deeds either," Jia Changjiang mused, stroking his chin.

"Stop joking about such scary things, Mr. Jax!" Paimon wailed.

"Exactly! The soil in Dihua Marsh is soft enough to dig deep; we could just bury him there," Lumine added with a smirk.

"Hey!!! Don’t go deciding where to dispose of the body!"

Thanks to Paimon’s frantic intervention, the swindling Celestial Lord narrowly escaped a grim fate.

Paimon only wanted to teach him a lesson but hadn’t expected her companions to be even more ruthless.

Finally, Xiao broke the tension. "I have a method. It’s called the Dreamwalking Ritual. It’s typically used in sleep, allowing one’s soul to leave their body for cultivation..."

"But it can also summon another person’s soul."

His implication was clear: summon the swindler’s soul and give him a thorough scolding.

However, Lumine’s attention veered in another direction. "Soul projection?! What kinds of things can you do after leaving your body?"

Her eyes sparkled with interest, as though her mind was racing with mischievous ideas.

"…Adepti arts are complex and tedious. I must prepare a ritual," Xiao replied curtly, clearly unwilling to share the process with her.

"Fine… What can we do to help?" Lumine finally asked.

"Gather a censer, seven lamps, and something to lower the temperature," Xiao instructed.

"A censer and lamps…" Jia Changjiang muttered, pondering aloud. "Those won’t be easy to find. Should we get them custom-made?"

"Why not take the censer from Yuehai Pavilion? The one they used in the Rite of Parting?" Lumine suggested. "That should work."

"Liyue officials would never let you take it!" Paimon retorted.

"It doesn’t matter. Do you know the two Yaksha statues in the southern part of Mt. Tianheng?" Xiao interjected with a solution. "The Liyue forebears once built a temple there to honor the Yaksha. You should be able to find some ritual items."

"Come find me at the Yaksha statues at night. I will teach you how to perform the ritual."

"Once built?" Lumine caught the nuance in his words. "Does that mean no one worships the Yaksha anymore?"

Her question made Xiao pause. After a moment of silence, he replied, "Liyue no longer worships the Yaksha… That is the will of Liyue’s people today."

"It has nothing to do with me."

With those words, Xiao turned and left the domain.

"Xiao is… so pitiful," Paimon murmured, her heart aching. "He’s borne so much pain for so many years, yet no one remembers him..."

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