Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [501]

Gu Sanqiu immediately understood—this was their cue to go ahead and set up some traps, right?

After all, Alice was currently being portrayed as a "mysterious force that has long coveted Klee." If they went in and found that the image didn't match reality, suspicion would inevitably arise.

If you're going to put on a show, you have to commit to the full act!

This was already deviating from the original sequence of events. Initially, Klee had received a "battle challenge" from the Dodo-King and had rushed out in a hurry, running into the golden-haired tool couple along the way. That was how they ended up seeking Barbatos to send them off.

Now, Klee had likely received the same challenge letter. However, since Mondstadt had just fought a tough battle and the city was still in a tense state, Klee understood she couldn't just run off recklessly. Instead, she would go to Jean for advice.

At the same time, everyone else had received letters from Alice as well, forcing them to be on high alert, suspecting that some unknown force was trying to take advantage of the situation.

"Alright, I'll see if I can find an opportunity... or rather, see if Lord Barbatos even feels like paying attention to me."

Gu Sanqiu tried his best to make it sound natural when he uttered the words "Lord Barbatos," but the strain in his voice was evident.

Lord Barbatos?

Yeah, right. Just call him "that drunkard bard Venti"—so much easier on the tongue.

Gu Sanqiu turned to Jean. "Captain Jean, take this guy to get familiar with Klee later. My little brother here has a playful nature—they should get along well."

After some thought, he added another clarification.

"Don't worry, he just enjoys normal games—not the kind that involve making explosives."

The one who makes fireworks is still in Inazuma. But given Yoimiya’s big-sister, leader-of-the-kids personality, even if she did meet Klee, she wouldn’t let her run wild.

She’d definitely find a deserted spot where no one would be affected before tossing any bombs.

Speaking of which, if Klee got stronger in the future, wouldn’t she thrive in the Sea of Ashes?

She could use super bombs to create wind currents in that still, lifeless land. Venti would probably laugh himself awake from a dream at the thought.

Hearing that they weren't kindred spirits in the art of explosions, Jean let out a sigh of relief. And since the person was introduced by Sanqiu, she had no concerns about his identity. She nodded in agreement to the arrangement.

Gu Sanqiu then looked at Arataki Itto. "I'm giving you a mission—during this time, you must protect that little girl well. Don't let any suspicious individuals get near her, got it?"

"Don't worry, Boss! I, the great Arataki, will give it my all!"

Itto pounded his chest with a thunderous thud and declared, "If anyone dares to cause trouble, they'll have to answer to my fists first!"

"Yeah, Oni have a sharper sense for malice compared to ordinary people. Leaving this to you puts my mind at ease."

Gu Sanqiu patted Itto on the back. "If you run into enemies that look like serious trouble, don’t hold back. If anything gets broken, I’ll cover the damages. Safety comes first."

"Got it, Boss!"

Itto nodded enthusiastically, but then his gaze shifted to Diluc.

"Yo, red-haired bro! What’s your name?"

Master Diluc lifted his head. "My name is Diluc. What do you need?"

Itto turned to Gu Sanqiu. "Boss, can we get this Diluc guy to come with me? He's strong—real strong. And he's got this blazing power hidden inside him!"

"This is what you call the passionate, burning spirit of manhood! With Brother Diluc at my side, there’s no way anyone's gonna lay a finger on that little girl!"

Gu Sanqiu and Kaeya both raised an eyebrow. Even Albedo turned his gaze toward Itto again.

They all knew about Master Diluc’s past. The big lug probably had no idea what kind of bombshell he had just casually dropped.

Albedo, on the other hand, was thinking more analytically. He was simply curious—how had Itto managed to perceive the hidden energy within Diluc? Even he, an artificial human, hadn’t detected anything of the sort.

"No, that must be your imagination," Diluc denied immediately.

Gu Sanqiu jabbed Itto lightly in the waist, signaling him that this wasn’t an appropriate thing to bring up.

"Oh, oh, right! My bad, my bad!"

Itto nodded and apologized, but Gu Sanqiu's mind was already spinning with possibilities.

How formidable had Diluc been in his prime?

Even when the Fatui Harbingers had gone after him in full force, they hadn’t managed to capture him. Instead, he had escaped with the help of some mysterious organization from the north.

That was like facing a dozen elite bosses coming at you all at once. Aside from absolute powerhouses like Tartaglia, the Harbingers also included twisted geniuses like the Doctor, who would stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

Yet Diluc had held out against their siege long enough for reinforcements to arrive—that alone spoke volumes.

Nowadays, Diluc could still trade blows with Abyss Heralds and even seize opportunities to overpower them. But on paper, his combat ability wasn’t quite at the same level as Gu Sanqiu or Albedo.

If it wasn’t because of some old injury, then there was only one possibility—Diluc had sealed his own power for personal reasons.

The seal could be a tangible one, like an actual formation, or it could be a psychological barrier that prevented him from fully unleashing his strength.

Interesting. Looks like I need to find an opportunity to help him out—see if we can bring another powerhouse back to Mondstadt.

If it's the first kind of seal, that would be relatively easy to deal with. Both he and Albedo were skilled enough in formations to break it effortlessly.

But if it was the second kind… well, that would be tricky. Psychological barriers could only be broken by the person themselves. And Diluc didn’t exactly look like someone who wanted to return to his peak.

Seems like I need to set up the right conditions…

Gu Sanqiu frowned, deep in thought. Maybe orchestrate a fake kidnapping of Kaeya or Captain Jean?

…Forget it. Diluc wasn’t some simple-minded hot-blooded protagonist. Even if that kind of crisis did force him to tap into his full strength, it would almost certainly lead to a trust crisis afterward.

After the battle with the Bloodfiend Dragon, the ice-and-fire brothers had finally reached a point where they could have normal conversations instead of sniping at each other. Kaeya definitely wouldn’t agree to such a reckless plan.

"Alright, I’m heading off. If I do manage to get in touch with the Anemo Archon, I’ll let Albedo know."

Gu Sanqiu said, "Get that beacon ready—make sure both elemental energy and alchemical signals are strong enough to be detected all the way from Mondstadt City. Otherwise, there’s no point in us heading over."

"No problem."

"Then I’ll leave this guy in your hands."

Gu Sanqiu turned to Jean. "His name is Arataki Itto, a descendant of Inazuma’s Crimson Oni clan. He’s a good guy—he’ll definitely keep Klee safe."

"Leave it to me," Itto declared confidently. "Those sneaky bastards better be ready to get beaten to a pulp by the Arataki Itto!"

He burst into hearty laughter. "Hahaha! With me around, those idiots will be squashed like Sango Pearls!"

Squashed like Sango Pearls… So he means he’s gonna smash his nameless foes into pulp with one mighty strike?

Gu Sanqiu nodded in satisfaction.

Brutal. I like it.

Even Jean, standing nearby, looked at Itto with newfound warmth. Dealing with a guy like this was definitely easier than dealing with the Lawrence clan, who never stopped scheming for special privileges.

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