Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [507]

Ushi stood protectively by Klee’s side while the Ice and Fire Brothers—Kaeya and Diluc—took the lead, ensuring a safe path forward.

The area was riddled with traps, and although Gu Sanqiu and Albedo had already conducted an initial sweep, the others weren’t willing to take any chances.

"How did this place remain hidden in the middle of the ocean?"

Jean frowned. "It’s not that far from Mondstadt, yet no one has ever discovered these islands. It’s bizarre."

"We passed through a thick mist on our way here," Albedo noted.

"That mist is likely the true reason this archipelago stays concealed. If we could extract a sample for study, we might be able to analyze its properties."

Gu Sanqiu shook his head.

"I doubt the mist is the true cause. It’s probably just a surface effect—the core issue lies with the islands themselves. Or perhaps this so-called ‘mysterious organization’ used an exceptionally refined barrier technique."

Or rather, Lady Alice’s handiwork.

Albedo considered the massive mechanical structures buried beneath the archipelago.

He had to admit—Gu Sanqiu had a point.

There was something about these islands that wasn’t normal.

Lady Alice could find them.

So could the Anemo Archon.

But for everyone else, this place was unknowable until they physically stepped onto its shores.

"A forgotten corner of the world," Albedo mused.

His gaze shifted to Klee and Arataki Itto—one small, one large, but both with boundless energy, excitedly treating their exploration like a grand adventure.

Every time they dismantled a trap, they would argue over the markings on it, trying to interpret their meaning.

Neither ever won the debate.

So, naturally, they just moved on to the next one.

Barbara glanced at the sea. "Teacher, if there’s nothing here, how do we get to the other islands? This place doesn’t look like it has any transportation."

"We have a ship, don’t we?"

Barbara shook her head. "I was just wondering if we could make an alternative mode of transport. If we split up, we might be able to cover more ground and explore faster."

"No," Jean denied immediately.

"That’s too dangerous. We’re already outnumbered. Splitting up further is just inviting disaster."

"Boss—!"

Arataki Itto jogged over.

"We didn’t find anything on this island. What do you say we check out a bigger one?"

Gu Sanqiu nodded. "Sounds good. Keep an eye on Klee. We don’t know if any dangerous sea creatures are lurking nearby."

Golden Apple Archipelago should have Waverider waypoints, but since he didn’t bring Blondie (Aether) this time, there was no way to confirm.

"Pfft, sea monsters? Please."

Itto waved a hand dismissively.

"No way any sea beast could survive one punch from me!"

He puffed out his chest. "I’ve seen plenty of them on my way here from Inazuma, and not a single one lasted against me!"

(Because Beidou and her fleet wiped out all the real threats beforehand…)

While Gu Sanqiu was mentally roasting him, Klee reached into her backpack and pulled out a bomb, offering it to Itto.

"Don’t worry, Big Bro Itto! If a sea monster shows up, you can use Klee’s special [Wild Companion No. 1]!"

The little girl proudly planted her hands on her hips.

"This isn’t the same bomb I used for fishing. It’s a supercharged Dodoco-style [Jumpy Dumpty]!"

"Ohhh! Is that so? Thanks, Klee!"

Itto ruffled her hair and took the bomb, then turned back to Gu Sanqiu.

"How about we test it? I can toss one into the sea first!"

"Sure. Give it a shot."

The sea connected to open waters—he wasn’t sure if something would emerge, but not having seen anything before didn’t mean nothing existed now.

"Alright, leave it to me!"

As everyone’s attention shifted to him, Itto suddenly felt the weight of responsibility settle on his broad shoulders.

He flexed his muscles.

"Feast your eyes!"

His sculpted physique tensed as he channeled every ounce of strength into his arm.

Gu Sanqiu twitched slightly.

Either Klee’s bomb-making skills are absurdly durable, or Itto has a surprisingly refined control over his own strength.

"Here goes!"

Itto roared, "[JUMPY—DUMPTY—BOMB]!"

And with all the power of a catapult launching a boulder—

He hurled it into the sea.

SPLASH!

A massive wave erupted as the bomb struck the water.

Then—

BOOM.

A violent explosion shook the ocean beneath them.

Even from the shore, they could feel the wind pressure from the detonation.

Gu Sanqiu remained expressionless.

There was something deeply unsettling about the image of a musclebound man pitching a bomb while yelling its name.

It was like a six-foot version of Klee with a deep voice.

Musclebound Jumpy Dumpty.

But after a few moments of silence, the sea remained undisturbed.

Satisfied that nothing was lurking beneath the surface, they prepared to move on.

"Big Bro Itto, you’re so cool!"

Klee’s eyes sparkled.

She bounced excitedly, mimicking Itto’s earlier movements.

If she were as strong as Itto, she could throw bombs really far!

Then she wouldn’t have to worry about Jean catching her while fishing!

She flexed her arms, trying to see if she had any muscles.

But before she could even begin her training, Gu Sanqiu immediately put a stop to it.

"Klee, don’t imitate your Big Bro Itto. His strength is innate. You should just focus on being yourself."

Because no way in hell was he letting Klee turn into another Itto.

She was way too adorable to become a second musclehead.

Gu Sanqiu glanced over at Itto—who was still flexing at the ocean.

A sudden, powerful urge to kick him into the water washed over him.

...

The Waverider carried them to another island.

And, just as expected—

They "discovered" another set of mechanical fragments, identical in style to the ones from before.

"Damn. That must’ve been a brutal fight."

Kaeya whistled, crouching down to examine the debris.

"The wreckage isn’t isolated to a single area. If this wasn’t just Dodo-King being merciless, then that means both sides were evenly matched."

Then—

"Wait, is that Sea Ganoderma?"

Itto pointed at a cluster of blue plants near the water’s edge.

"I thought those only grew in Inazuma!"

Jean blinked. "A special Inazuman plant?"

"Yeah! I never saw any in Liyue."

Albedo examined them closely, running a few alchemical tests before shaking his head.

"These don’t seem to be native. It looks like someone transplanted them here."

After a moment, he added, "I’ve checked their vitality levels. They’re not thriving. It’s likely they struggled to adapt to this environment, causing their later generations to weaken."

"Huh? I thought they just needed seawater to grow?"

Then, something clicked in Itto’s mind.

His eyes lit up.

"Wait, wait, wait! Since this is Mondstadt, you guys must have a ton of Dandelions, right?!"

Jean nodded. "Are you looking for local specialties? Mondstadt’s dandelion wine is quite famous."

"No, no, no! I just want the dandelions! Or more specifically—tons and tons of dandelion seeds!"

Itto’s excitement was palpable.

"These babies go for 60,000 Mora per handful in Inazuma! If I bring back a whole stash, I’ll be filthy rich!"

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