The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [327]

"Great Star-Lord? Really? I’ve heard that the Great Star-Lord is supposed to be one male and one female… and it seems that’s true!"

Xin Cheng clasped his hands together and bowed deeply toward the group. "Immortals, please bless me with love, fortune, and career success. I beg of you!"

"Does your family know how greedy you are?" Lumine muttered under her breath. "Even I wouldn’t ask for all that…"

"This…"

Even Ganyu, who was always patient, found this visitor challenging to deal with. She managed a calm response nonetheless. "I… suppose you could say I’m a trainee adeptus."

"That’s great! My trip wasn’t in vain after all. Even if your status seems… a bit unofficial, that’s fine!"

Xin Cheng’s enthusiasm was unrelenting. "What blessings can you bestow upon me, Immortals?"

His brazen attitude left Lumine feeling irritated.

Sure, Lumine liked free loot, treasure chests, and the company of sweet and soft girls, but she would never outright demand blessings the way Xin Cheng did.

If it were that easy, she’d have gone straight to Zhongli ages ago to ask for Mora!

"Visitor, I believe you’re taking the wrong approach," Ganyu said gently but firmly.

Her millennia as a secretary had gifted her a calm demeanor and patient nature. "Immortals aren’t obligated to help every seeker who comes to them."

"What? Are you saying Immortals charge for their blessings?" Xin Cheng asked, scratching his head in confusion.

"No, but… one must strive through effort and diligence to achieve their goals. Receiving something for nothing would be unfair to ordinary people."

Ganyu’s reasonable tone, however, only seemed to irritate Xin Cheng.

"That sounds exactly like the lectures my father gives me," he grumbled.

"Perhaps that’s because your father understands the value of hard work and the satisfaction it brings to an ordinary life," Ganyu replied evenly. "At your age, you should focus on your career and family rather than placing your hopes in intangible things."

"Are you really an Immortal?" Xin Cheng squinted suspiciously. "You sound just like any other city dweller. You’re not some con artist pretending to be an Immortal, are you?"

"You—!"

Lumine had had enough of Xin Cheng’s antics. She reached for her sword, her patience finally snapping. However, before she could draw her blade, Jia Changjiang stopped her by placing a firm hand on her arm.

"Huh?"

Lumine tilted her head in confusion.

Since when did Jia Changjiang have such a good temper? When they’d dealt with the merchant Hopkins, he’d been more than happy to get his hands dirty.

Jia Changjiang stepped forward and addressed Xin Cheng calmly. "I can bless you. No payment or offerings are required—just one condition."

"Really?!" Xin Cheng’s face lit up. "What’s the condition?"

"Practice diligence every day. Rise with the sun, rest with its setting. Train in the summer heat and the winter chill."

Jia Changjiang crossed his arms, outlining the requirement. His message was clear: rely on hard work to create your own success.

"What?! If I’m going to do all that, why would I bother seeking blessings from an Immortal?!" Xin Cheng snapped, his temper flaring.

In response, Jia Changjiang calmly drew the [Azakana Blade], its menacing aura radiating off the blade, and rested it lightly against Xin Cheng’s neck.

"Believe it or don’t. Now get lost. You think Immortals have time for freeloaders like you? What’s next, asking us to feed and house every visitor?"

"You… You…"

Frightened by the blade’s chilling presence, Xin Cheng stumbled back before bolting. However, as he fled, he shouted over his shoulder: "You’re not Immortals at all!"

"Now that’s more like you!" Lumine said with a satisfied grin, patting Jia Changjiang on the shoulder. "I knew you couldn’t hold back!"

"Hmph…" Jia Changjiang snorted. "I’ve seen plenty of people like him—placing all their hopes in the intangible while ignoring their own efforts."

He added with a wry smirk, "The kind who kneel before statues for three thousand years, hoping for pity from the gods, only to see nothing change."

"With all that time spent groveling, they could’ve accomplished something tangible," he muttered, exhaling sharply through his nose. "People like that don’t deserve our kindness."

"Still… he might have a point," Ganyu said softly, her expression tinged with doubt. "It feels like I’ve been away from Jueyun Karst too long… I’ve forgotten how to embody the role of an adeptus."

"Then return to Liyue Harbor!" Lumine exclaimed without hesitation. "It’s not what you think it is, Ganyu. Actually, the ones who asked me to find you were Baixiao, Baiwen, and Baishi. They aren’t trying to replace you. But if you don’t go back soon, they might collapse from overwork."

"But when I last visited," Ganyu hesitated, "they seemed to have handled their tasks just fine, even taking time to chat. Liyue Harbor doesn’t need me anymore. As an adeptus, I…"

Ganyu trailed off, her uncertainty palpable.

"That’s not true!" Lumine replied firmly. "If they haven’t taken breaks, they might really collapse! And besides… Liyue has never abandoned anyone."

She turned to Jia Changjiang for support, and he nodded.

"During the Archon War, we all fought together against the gods. We agreed then, didn’t we?" Jia Changjiang said. "Even the adepti are part of Liyue."

"Return to Liyue Harbor," he urged. "We might not have the perfect solution for your doubts, but we’ll help you find one."

Jia Changjiang and Lumine’s words seemed to resonate with Ganyu. After a brief pause, she said, "Alright, I’ll return to Liyue Harbor. But if my instincts prove correct, I’ll come back to Jueyun Karst."

"It’s a deal!"

Before Ganyu could second-guess herself, Lumine grabbed her hand. "And if things turn out the way we say, then you have to stay in Liyue Harbor!"

"This is a small contract between us—no going back on it!" Lumine added cheekily, using Ganyu’s own principles against her.

"Alright…"

"Good! Take Ganyu back," Jia Changjiang said, waving them off. "I’ll meet you in Liyue Harbor later."

"Got it!" Lumine replied with a grin. "Ganyu, where do you want to go first?"

With Paimon floating alongside them, Lumine and Ganyu set off.

As Jia Changjiang watched them leave, a familiar voice sounded behind him.

"You’ve brought out yet another dangerous artifact," Xiao remarked, his tone laced with disapproval.

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