Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [500]

"Someone who hasn't arrived yet?"

Kaeya seemed to catch on to what Albedo meant. "You're talking about Sanqiu?"

Albedo nodded. "That's right. If this is truly a mass-distributed threat letter, then someone who’s frequently around Klee—like Sanqiu—should have received one too."

"If he did, then when he gets here, we can compare the times we all received our letters."

Albedo maintained a serious expression. "If the timestamps are roughly the same, then we have a serious problem. Either Klee has caught the attention of a far-reaching organization, or an individual with immense power is behind this."

"Neither option is something we want to deal with."

Just then, a rapid knocking came from the door, followed by Sucrose’s voice.

"Master, the Saint of the West Wind is here to see you. He says it’s urgent."

"Let him in."

Gu Sanqiu strolled in, one hand in his pocket, the other casually dragging along a still-dazed Arataki Itto. His towering frame and prominent oni horns made the three inside instinctively pause.

Kaeya frowned. "Sanqiu, is this the mastermind behind the letters? Did you catch him?"

"No, you’re overthinking it."

Gu Sanqiu waved dismissively. "He’s my lackey. Just came over from Inazuma."

Kaeya’s expression grew more serious. "So you really did receive one of those fruit-bearing letters?"

"Huh. I thought I was the only one who got one with fruit."

Opting to keep things spoiler-free, Gu Sanqiu didn’t take out his own letter.

"Didn’t expect to find you all gathered here. What’s with the serious faces? Don’t tell me there’s more to this than meets the eye?"

Jean and Diluc proceeded to explain their suspicions to him. When they finished, Gu Sanqiu instinctively glanced at Albedo.

No surprise there, White Chalk Prince.

Albedo had managed to spin the situation from an entirely different angle, conjuring up the idea of a shadowy organization—shifting their concerns toward Mondstadt’s security and diverting their focus.

Now that was some next-level mental gymnastics.

"Hmm, so if we follow that train of thought, Klee is indeed being targeted by a dangerous group."

Gu Sanqiu turned to Kaeya and Diluc. "Liyue’s underground networks have been under my control for quite some time now. I haven’t received any intel about this."

A major public figure secretly running Liyue’s underground forces?

Kaeya didn’t even know where to begin with that one.

He shook his head. "We already combed through all recent intelligence after receiving the letters. We also found no signs of any organizations entering Mondstadt."

"If it’s not a local underground faction, then it’s an unknown force—one that operates completely outside our awareness. If such a group made a move, we might not even notice until it’s too late."

At first, everyone’s immediate suspicion had been the Fatui.

But considering their blunt approach—"We want the Gnosis, and we’ll do whatever it takes to get it"—there was no way they’d send cryptic letters. They would’ve simply made their demands clear.

"Hah. Now this is interesting."

Gu Sanqiu smirked, slipping fully into his dramatic persona. "Sending out all these letters… does this mean they plan to snatch Klee right under our noses?"

With that, he activated his [Cold, Derisive Laughter] ability.

"So, what’s the plan? Are we holding back until they show themselves so we can wipe them out in one go?"

"The letter provides directions, but are we really going to follow an invitation into unknown territory?"

Kaeya raised an eyebrow. "What if it’s a trap? Say they have two teams—one to lure us out, and another to strike Mondstadt while we’re away."

Jean nodded. "That’s something we need to consider. Even if we can’t personally guard Klee at all times, the Church’s elite forces can step in. But rushing off blindly isn’t ideal."

Jean fell into deep thought, and even Diluc and Kaeya hesitated.

Risking their allies' and a child’s safety for an uncertain gambit was not a good option.

Meanwhile, Gu Sanqiu and Albedo both had the same sinking realization.

Shit. We oversold the story.

Just as they were about to backtrack, Itto finally snapped out of his daze. Without missing a beat, he grabbed his club and slung it over his shoulder.

"Boss! Who do I need to smash?! Is it one of these guys?!"

"No. These are our allies."

Gu Sanqiu suddenly had an idea. "Itto, if someone tried to harm a little girl, what would you do?"

Albedo added, "And what if we knew where their base was?"

"What?!"

Itto slammed his [Redhorn Stonethresher] into the ground. "What kind of scumbag preys on kids?! If I knew where they were, I’d already be there, kicking down doors!"

"Anyone who dares to mess with kids deserves a one-way ticket to PAIN. I’ll pound them so hard that every time they see a child, they’ll start shaking in fear!"

The deafening roar and the splintering floorboards left Albedo momentarily stunned.

Where the hell did Sanqiu find this rare specimen?

Judging from his sheer presence, Itto wasn’t just some reckless brute—he had the power to back it up.

More importantly, he was simple-minded. The kind of person who, once given a target, would charge in without hesitation.

A rare frontline resource.

Well done, big guy. When I get to Inazuma, I’ll make sure Yae gives you an extra drumstick at every meal.

Gu Sanqiu quietly celebrated his decision to bring Itto along.

"You all heard him."

Albedo leaned back. "If we look at this from another angle—Mondstadt remains well-guarded, so our task is simple: eliminate the threat at its root. That’s all."

"Or as Liyue would put it—strike at the heart of the enemy."

Diluc nodded. "Agreed. So long as the snake remains in the grass, we can never be at ease. We can’t be on constant high alert over Klee forever."

"The real issue now is… how do we get there?"

Kaeya sighed. "If I’m not mistaken, the letter’s directions point to open waters. Are we supposed to find an enemy stronghold in the middle of the ocean with no landmarks?"

Diluc glanced at his adopted brother. "Can’t you use your Cryo Vision to create an ice path?"

Kaeya smirked. "Not with you around, Master Diluc. Your heat would melt it in seconds."

Albedo turned to Gu Sanqiu. "That’s where you come in."

"Me?"

Gu Sanqiu pointed to himself. "You want me to just fly us there? I guess that’s doable… but are we certain there’s even land to land on? What if their hideout is in some secret underwater base?"

If he remembered correctly, the Golden Apple Archipelago was perpetually shrouded in strange mist. Without clearing it, getting in would be tricky.

"No, I mean, we need you to find someone."

Albedo clarified. "We need you to go to Barbatos."

"Ask him for details about that place. If we have that information, you and I can go as the advance team."

"Once we’ve set up a marker, Sucrose can fine-tune the alchemy-powered airship from last time and bring the others to rendezvous with us."

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