The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [307]

"The snowy mountain… is it really that dangerous?" Lumine asked, her curiosity piqued.

"The deeper you venture, the more perilous it becomes," Yuxia replied with a serious tone. "Right now, large patches of ice are blocking key paths. Neither fire nor physical attacks can break through them."

"There’s ice like that on the mountain?" Lumine glanced back toward the peak. "I guess we’ll have to explore it ourselves at some point."

"Hmm…" Jia Changjiang mulled over the idea before proposing, "Why don’t we switch gears and focus on exploring the snowy mountain for now? Honestly, I’d rather not go back to Mondstadt to deal with making more of those useless beads…"

"I’m all in!" Lumine said enthusiastically. "My treasure-hunting senses are telling me this mountain is packed with hidden riches waiting to be uncovered!"

"You’re planning to explore the mountain?" Yuxia looked at them intently and cautioned, "Exploring the snowy mountain isn’t easy. You must prepare thoroughly before heading into the depths. Otherwise, the dangers will overwhelm you."

Yuxia’s expression grew solemn. "The dangers aren’t just the cold or the monsters. The lack of resources—and the lengths desperate people will go to when they run out—can be just as threatening."

"Got it! Thanks for the reminder!" Lumine replied with a grateful nod.

Yuxia’s demeanor softened as she added, "The camp here provides temporary lodging for adventurers. If you plan to venture deep into the snowy mountain, it’s best to rest for the night and gather enough supplies. Oh, and try the chilled meat from the wild boars here—it’s not only delicious but also helps resist the cold. You can find it at the camp kitchen."

"Really?!" Lumine and Paimon’s eyes lit up simultaneously as they rushed off to find the chef.

While enjoying a hearty stew made with the famed chilled meat, Jia Changjiang and Lumine finalized their plans to explore the depths of the mountain.

At the camp, they also overheard several fascinating rumors about the mountain:

• Long ago, a city once stood in the snowy mountain’s heart, but it mysteriously fell to ruin.

• Unique and mysterious trees are said to grow deep within the mountain.

• A poisonous dragon met its end here, its venomous blood said to still linger, potent enough to shatter mountains and devastate the land.

• Legends tell of a powerful hilichurl king that has wandered the snowy peaks for a thousand years, its shadow sometimes glimpsed amidst the blizzards.

• Some whisper of otherworldly relics imbued with magic, fallen from the heavens themselves.

Lumine, biting down on a spoonful of stew, looked at Jia Changjiang and Paimon with stars in her eyes. "This mountain is way more interesting than I thought! We have to explore it!"

The adventurers’ tales had clearly ignited her love for exploration and travel.

Though Lumine enjoyed treasure and a bit of laziness, she could never resist the allure of a thrilling adventure.

After all, she had crossed countless starry seas with her brother, discovering worlds untold.

"Agreed," Jia Changjiang said with a grin. "Exploring the snowy mountain is bound to be exciting."

Paimon, cradling her now-empty bowl, sighed contentedly. "Even the food on this mountain is delicious! Though it really is freezing out here..."

"Then it’s settled," Lumine said with determination. "We’ll prepare for a few days and then head into the mountain!"

With the plan set, Lumine and Paimon returned to Mondstadt for a supply run. Jia Changjiang, meanwhile, stayed behind at the camp.

While passing the time, Jia Changjiang continued synthesizing beads, hoping to complete a set of defensive gems. The sooner he finished, the sooner he could become sturdier in battle.

Once he was satisfied, he planned to head to Liyue to seek Zhongli’s opinion. Who better to evaluate his defense-oriented setup than one of the original Seven Archons?

Unfortunately, in the two days he stayed at the camp, Jia Changjiang didn’t manage to finish his defensive bead set. Instead, he synthesized three more anti-freeze beads.

With one bead from before, he now had four—enough for himself, Lumine, Paimon, and a spare.

When Lumine returned, the group was preparing to set out for their adventure when they spotted a familiar figure.

Lumine crept up behind the green-haired individual and playfully covered her eyes. "Guess who?"

"Ahh!" Sucrose jumped, startled. "L-Lumine? Please don’t scare me while I’m working on my research notes…"

"Oops, my bad," Lumine said with a sheepish grin. "What are you doing here, Sucrose? Are you planning to explore the snowy mountain too?"

"N-no," Sucrose replied, blushing as Lumine’s hand absentmindedly patted her ears. "I’m here to think of a name for a new alchemical creation—the quadruple-sized Sweet Flower."

"That sounds delicious!" Paimon said, but then her expression turned puzzled. "Wait a minute… aren’t you supposed to be at the alchemy table in the city? Why are you here in the snowy mountain?"

"Timmaeus returned to Mondstadt to organize Albedo’s research notes, so I came here to look into some interesting data I found in the reports," Sucrose explained, her shyness fading as she delved into her research. "Oh, by the way, Lumine, Mr. Jax—could I ask for your help? It’s about Albedo."

"Albedo? What’s wrong with him? Didn’t he just overcome his research bottleneck?" Jia Changjiang asked curiously.

"Not exactly," Sucrose said, hesitating. "I’ve been getting the feeling that Albedo is hiding something from Timmaeus and me… something important. I suspect it’s related to a particularly advanced alchemical project."

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Author’s Note:
Taking a day off to gather thoughts and organize the snowy mountain’s plot. It’ll definitely include more than just the poisonous dragon!

T/N: OwO

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