The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [329]

"Mr. Jia, you’re here," Katherine greeted warmly as Jia Changjiang arrived at the Adventurers' Guild in Liyue. "It seems you’ve already heard about the recent developments."

"Just caught wind of it," Jia Changjiang replied with a nod. "What’s this about Geovishaps?"

"This… dates back to an ancient tale of Liyue," Katherine began, taking advantage of a rare quiet moment at the Guild to explain.

She delved into the lore of Geovishaps, Hatchling Geovishaps, and the mysterious Ancient Geovishap:

"In the legends of Liyue, there were once dragons. Unlike Mondstadt’s wind-soaring dragon, Liyue’s dragon was an ancient stone dragon dwelling deep within the mountains."

"The Geovishaps are its offspring. Long ago, they could hear the vibrations of the earth and wreaked havoc alongside the stone dragon, even bringing about the destruction of Tianqiu Valley. Eventually, fearing the adepti and the gods, the Geovishaps retreated into the mountains and fell into a slumber."

"But now, earthquakes are frequently occurring near the southern Tianqiu area, and there’s been a surge in Geovishap sightings."

Katherine continued, her tone serious: "If an Ancient Geovishap were to appear, it could cause significant destruction to the terrain and nearby settlements."

"So… are you asking me to investigate or directly resolve the situation?" Jia Changjiang asked, cutting straight to the point. "I don’t mind. If you need me to deal with the Ancient Geovishap that’s causing all this trouble, I’m ready."

Katherine shook her head lightly. "The details are still under investigation. For now, you might want to make some preparations. Should we confirm its presence, we will notify you immediately. An Ancient Geovishap is not something ordinary people can handle."

Jia Changjiang stroked his chin thoughtfully. "I see. No investigation for now. Then…"

"If it turns up, should I capture it… or hunt it?" Jia Changjiang smiled faintly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"For a creature of such destructive potential," Katherine said after a pause, bowing slightly, "hunting would likely be the best option."

"Understood."

Jia Changjiang’s smile widened as he nodded. "Does the Guild have any detailed records or materials on Geovishaps?"

"If it’s a hunt…"

His voice carried a note of eagerness, accompanied by a glint of battle lust.

"Then it would be disrespectful to the prey not to fully understand it first."

Clenching his fist with excitement, he declared, "I’ll be ready. If the Ancient Geovishap truly awakens, make sure I’m the first to know. I’ll make it a hunt to remember!"

Jia Changjiang left the Adventurers' Guild with documents and records related to the Ancient Geovishap. Sitting at a teahouse by the roadside, he began poring over the information while resting.

Though much of it was ancient history or folktales, it gave him a clearer picture of what he would be up against.

"The Earth-Shaking Dragon… said to have once roared alongside the Dragon King and shaken mountains. A creature worthy of the name Geovishap must truly be formidable."

Jia Changjiang reviewed his arsenal, inventory, and Liyue’s maps.

He began mentally strategizing: how to trap the creature, prevent it from escaping, and ultimately bring it down.

Even though the Ancient Geovishap’s reawakening had yet to be confirmed, Jia Changjiang was already preparing for battle.

What weapons should I use? How should I face a beast that can tremble mountains?

The more he thought about it, the more his excitement grew.

By the time he looked up, he realized a fair amount of time had passed.

"Speaking of which… how are Lumine and Ganyu doing now?"

Setting aside the documents for later, Jia Changjiang decided he would visit Liyue’s blacksmiths and craftsmen to commission some equipment. But first, curiosity got the better of him—had Ganyu resolved her doubts?

As he stood, his eyes caught sight of two familiar figures in a corner of the teahouse.

Jia Changjiang approached them with a grin. "Chongyun, Xingqiu, what brings you two to a teahouse?"

Chongyun was seated with a glass of water holding a melting popsicle, while Xingqiu was flipping through a book.

"Mr. Jia?" Chongyun looked up, gesturing for him to join them. "I recently handled a case of lingering evil spirits, but unfortunately, I didn’t get a good look at them. I’m now looking for clues about the next spirit. Xingqiu thought the teahouse might be a good place to gather information."

"And Xingqiu?" Jia Changjiang glanced at him, curious.

Xingqiu closed his book with a small smile. "As the saying goes, ‘stealing a moment of leisure in a busy life.’ But what about you, Mr. Jia? Why are you alone today?"

"Me? I just came back from Jueyun Karst," Jia Changjiang replied, tapping the table as he rested his chin on one hand. "As for Lumine and Paimon, they’re off dealing with other matters."

"Jueyun Karst… Were you visiting the adepti?" Chongyun asked curiously.

"No, that wasn’t my purpose," Jia Changjiang said, narrowing his eyes with a faint smile.

"But let’s say you know someone who’s cold and distant on the outside but secretly a bit of a tsundere. They clearly want to attend the Lantern Rite but are suppressing that desire for some reason…"

He paused, his expression turning sly. "What would you do to get them to come?"

Chongyun looked puzzled. "Why wouldn’t they want to come to the Lantern Rite?"

Xingqiu, however, seemed intrigued. "In such a case, perhaps you could… trick them into attending?"

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