The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [231]

The Rite of Parting had concluded completely, and Liyue was slowly returning to its usual bustling rhythm.

The Qixing of Liyue, however, were busier than ever. Take Keqing, for example—now shouldering many of the duties that once fell to the Geo Archon, on top of her own responsibilities. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say she was verging on overwork.

Meanwhile, Jia Changjiang and Lumine, who had been busy aiding Liyue during its turmoil, had settled into a period of well-deserved idleness.

As a token of gratitude for their assistance, Ningguang had arranged for them to stay in a better residence—no longer confined to inns around Liyue Harbor.

Now, every morning, Jia Changjiang and Lumine could open their eyes to see the sun rising over the eastern sea from their high perch on Yujing Terrace.

It was enough to elicit a sigh of admiration...

Liyue’s Tianquan and Yuheng truly were wealthy beyond compare.

About half a month after the chaos of the Osial incident had subsided, at the temporary residence of Jia Changjiang and Lumine:

“This kind of life really makes it easy to grow lazy...” Lumine lay sprawled out on a bamboo recliner, gently rocking as she gazed out toward the sea, looking every bit more like a recluse than Zhongli himself.

Paimon, meanwhile, was lounging on Lumine’s lap, absorbed in a martial arts novel purchased from Wanwen Bookhouse.

“You’re just being lazy,” Jia Changjiang retorted from inside the house. He was doing handstand push-ups against the wall, his arms moving steadily up and down as he worked to loosen up his stiff muscles.

“If you keep this up every day, Jax, you’re never going to find a partner!” Lumine teased, making a silly face at him. “And for your information, I have been taking on commissions from the Adventurers’ Guild. Just the other day, I got a map of Mondstadt from Liyue’s Katheryne. It’s marked with loads of Liyue’s ruins!”

“Once I’m rested up, I’ll head out and explore. Who knows? Maybe I’ll find some treasure or something,” she added confidently, holding up the map.

“You’re right—business isn’t my thing. I’d rather not waste time on it. Treasure hunting, though? Now that’s something I’m good at! I’d never miss a chest or collectible in sight!”

“Well, as long as you’ve got plans, that’s fine,” Jia Changjiang replied, continuing his exercises. “Speaking of plans—weren’t you supposed to meet Xiangling to test some dishes today? Isn’t that scheduled for now?”

“Hmm?”

Lumine perked up and glanced at the nearby calendar. “Oh, it is today! And I promised Xingqiu I’d help him find that book—the one Paimon’s been reading!”

“Mmm... This martial arts novel is pretty entertaining. No wonder that bookworm wanted it so badly...” Paimon murmured, her eyes glued to the pages.

“Xingqiu? Oh, the second young master of the Feiyun Commerce Guild you mentioned before?” Jia Changjiang asked curiously as he shifted positions, resting the top of his head against the wall. “How’d you two get so familiar?”

“Huh? That?”

Lumine, still reclining on her chair, turned her head to look at Jia Changjiang upside-down. With him upside-down as well, it was almost like they were face-to-face.

“We became sworn siblings a while ago, remember? Since then, Xingqiu’s been sharing all kinds of fun books with me—and occasionally treating me to meals. The Feiyun Commerce Guild is seriously loaded! Last time, we went to Xinyue Kiosk, and the food was amazing!”

Lumine rocked her chair back and forth lazily. “Xingqiu’s also a disciple of the Guhua Clan. He’s told me a lot about swordsmanship.”

“His techniques are pretty tough to learn, but I’m giving it a shot. It’s called the Guhua Sword, and apparently, it was super powerful when paired with a Vision back in the day.”

Stretching as far as she could, Lumine nearly touched the ground with her hands before being pulled back by the recliner. “Since I can use elemental power anyway, I figured I might as well learn from him.”

“Although he says he can’t teach me everything about Raincutter, he’s still sharing parts of it with me.” Lumine pumped her fist toward Jia Changjiang. “Who knows? Maybe next time, I’ll be stronger than you!”

“Oh? Stronger than me?” Jia Changjiang’s interest was piqued. “Now you’ve got my attention! Raincutter, huh? I think Chongyun mentioned it before...”

“Pretty strong, right?”

“Well then, maybe I’ll give it a try too.”

Jia Changjiang flipped out of his handstand and onto his feet. “I’ve never met Xingqiu before.”

“Sure! I think Xingqiu would be happy to meet you.”

Lumine glanced at the time. “Lunch is almost over! Xiangling’s probably getting impatient!”

She grabbed Paimon, who was still engrossed in the book, and said to Jia Changjiang, “Xingqiu might head to Wanmin Restaurant, too. Want to join us for some taste-testing?”

“Sure, it’s about time to eat anyway,” Jia Changjiang replied. “Xiangling’s cooking is always worth it.”

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By the time they arrived at Wanmin Restaurant, the lunch rush had just subsided, leaving only a few patrons scattered around.

“Lumine! Paimon!” Xiangling waved excitedly as they entered, Guoba balancing a tray of dishes while waddling adorably beside her.

“I’m here to test your cooking—and I brought someone to help!” Lumine pulled Jia Changjiang forward. “He’s here too!”

“Me, Paimon, and Jax—we’re all ready to taste-test for you!” Lumine declared proudly, hands on her hips.

“Mr. Jia, welcome! Please, have a seat. My new dishes are almost ready,” Xiangling said warmly. “Oh, and Xingqiu and Chongyun are here too—you can all share a table and try the new recipes together. I’m feeling really confident about this batch!”

As Xiangling returned to her cooking, Jia Changjiang and Lumine spotted Xingqiu and Chongyun seated in a corner.

“Xingqiu! I found the book you wanted!”

Lumine waved the book—or rather, Paimon, who was still clutching it while reading the ending—as she called out to him and took a seat at his table.

For Jia Changjiang, this was his first time meeting the second young master of the Feiyun Commerce Guild.

Blue hair, golden eyes, and an elegantly tailored outfit. Xingqiu’s refined appearance was striking, his features exceptionally delicate.

“So, you’re Xingqiu?”

Jia Changjiang stepped forward, pulling up a seat directly across from him. “I’m Jia Changjiang. I’ve heard about you plenty from Chongyun and Lumine, but this is the first time we’ve met. Haha...”

Extending his hand, he said, “Pleasure to meet you.”

“I’ve heard much about you as well, the hero who helped Liyue repel Osial...”

Xingqiu’s expression lit with interest as he returned the gesture. “I’m Xingqiu. It’s an honor to meet you.”

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