Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [492]

"Come to think of it, having both Cryo and Pyro Visions has its perks… basically makes a person a walking thermostat."

Gu Sanqiu’s mind drifted into wild ideas. He even considered asking Decarabian—if the guy ever came back—whether he’d be interested in raising a squad of Cryo and Pyro Vision wielders.

With that setup, the lonely Tower of the Wind could turn into a luxurious year-round resort, cool in summer and warm in winter. If they picked a scenic location, the sheer influx of people and Mora would be endless.

Of course, the downside might just be ending up on the receiving end of a [Winds of All Creation] attack—something like when Decarabian obliterated that Bloodfiend Dragon.

"We’re here."

Gu Sanqiu kicked the door open, only to see Xingqiu, Chongyun, and their group gathered around a table playing mahjong. The usual—piles of snacks being used as betting chips.

Sure, they all had jobs within the Ten Golds Association, but as part of the inner circle and leadership, they could always sneak off whenever they felt like it.

"You guys really don’t see yourselves as guests here, huh?"

Gu Sanqiu turned his head toward Buyu Raimei and Kaedehara Kazuha, his smile taking on a more mischievous edge.

"Blue Fox, White Cat—how are you two doing?"

Raimei and Kazuha silently drew their swords, but upon noticing the small girl holding Gu Sanqiu’s hand, they hesitated and sheathed them again.

At first, they’d assumed that his casual nickname for them after their daring escape had just been a joke.

But when he went ahead and officially registered them under those names within the Ten Golds Association… they realized they were doomed.

Now, rumors were spreading.

Besides their known ties to the Fatui and their well-structured management system, the Ten Golds Association was also famous for its elite combat force. Among them, the two warriors often seen wearing fox and cat masks were said to be the deadliest—capable of cutting down enemies in a single sweeping storm of wind and lightning.

Their combined attack style had evolved beyond just Wind and Electro synergy; they had perfected an intricate elemental sword formation within the storm itself.

Raging winds, flashing lightning—the perfect blend of assassin-like precision and battlefield-wide destruction had earned them quite a reputation across Liyue.

People had even given them nicknames like Azure Thunder Fox and Stormcloud Cat.

…Honestly, they both wanted to find the person responsible and cut them down.

"Hey, isn’t this the Old Ancestor?"

Xingqiu greeted Qiqi, then turned to look at Raimei and Kazuha, grinning at their dumbfounded expressions.

"Don’t be fooled by appearances. She’s actually Sanqiu’s elder."

"And you two don’t need to put away your weapons either. If you want a spar, go for it. She’s Bubu Pharmacy’s medicine courier, so even if she beats you up, she can patch you up right away."

Raimei and Kazuha exchanged glances before standing up in unison and bowing to Qiqi.

"If possible, we’d like to request a lesson from the adeptus."

From the way Xingqiu spoke, it wasn’t hard to deduce—honestly, they didn’t even need to think—Qiqi was most certainly some kind of adeptus-level being.

If that was the case, then this might actually be the perfect opportunity to test their skills.

"What the hell? I brought the Old Ancestor here just to meet people, and now we’re kicking things off with a fight?"

Gu Sanqiu was just about to step in and give them a painful reminder of who they were dealing with, but before he could, Qiqi had already drawn her sword and stepped forward.

"Make your move."

…?

Gu Sanqiu blinked in confusion.

But in the next instant, the aura around Qiqi shifted. A bone-chilling, vast presence emanated from her—a clear sign that she had entered combat mode.

"Heh, this pressure… this is going to be fun."

Raimei grinned. "Kazuha, don’t slow me down."

"Right back at you."

Kazuha adjusted his stance. Qiqi’s presence was overwhelming, but as two-thirds of the team that had stormed Tenshukaku, this level of intimidation wasn’t enough to make them back down.

"Here I come!"

Raimei’s body flickered, merging with a streak of lightning as he charged straight at Qiqi!

"Wind flows with the clouds."

Kazuha murmured a mantra, slashing out a precise wind strike that created a swirling Anemo field around Raimei. Then, in a blink, he disappeared into the terrain, setting up an ambush to support Raimei from the shadows.

"Ugh… my house is big, but this is not what I meant it for."

Gu Sanqiu conjured a barrier, then casually threw an arm around Xingqiu’s shoulder, pressing him down.

"And you, sitting there enjoying the show—are you asking for another carrot feast?"

"Heh, what do you mean? I was just offering a suggestion!"

Xingqiu struggled fiercely, but upon realizing it was futile, he gave up and instead focused on Raimei, who was clashing swords with Qiqi in flashes of lightning and steel.

"To be honest, this is my first time seeing your Old Ancestor wield a sword. She’s pretty amazing."

"Of course."

Gu Sanqiu chuckled. "If I’m not mistaken, she’s still just getting used to the fight. Given her unique constitution… Raimei is gonna be in trouble soon."

And sure enough, after dozens of exchanges, Raimei was already struggling to keep up. He was barely holding on, only managing thanks to Kazuha’s well-timed support from unexpected angles.

It wasn’t like Qiqi was performing any grand, flashy sword techniques. Her moves were direct and disciplined—aside from some unique sword forms, she fought much like any normal swordsman.

But the fact that she was still completely overwhelming them despite that… just proved the sheer gap in their strength.

"But that’s what makes it exciting!"

Raimei roared, unleashing a powerful lightning blade, while Kazuha burst out of the swirling mist of elements, swords raised as they attacked Qiqi from both sides!

"Ah, time’s up."

Qiqi murmured absently, then, in one near-perfect sword arc, disarmed them both in an instant.

Ting!

Their weapons clattered to the ground.

"…Tsk. Serves you right. Of all the things you could’ve done, you just had to pick a fight with my Old Ancestor."

Gu Sanqiu sighed as he withdrew his protective barrier. If he hadn’t been maintaining it, the sheer force of their battle would’ve already drawn the Millelith over.

"Little Guzi, come here."

Qiqi gestured at him. "Time’s up."

"Oh? Got it."

Gu Sanqiu rolled his wrists and casually sat down behind Qiqi, gently holding onto her calves.

"Alright, Old Ancestor. You can start now."

"Mm."

"One, two, Qiqi."

"Two, two, Qiqi—"

With Gu Sanqiu as her support, Qiqi didn’t topple over but instead earnestly continued her self-invented routine.

"What… is she doing?"

Raimei and Kazuha were completely lost. No matter how they looked at it, this wasn’t the time for warm-up exercises.

"Ah, that’s Qiqi’s self-created flexibility training. You can think of it as a body maintenance routine. I hear even some noblewomen seek her advice to maintain their figures."

Xingqiu grinned. "Judging by how she just casually said ‘time’s up’ in the middle of the fight, I’d say she saw you two as nothing more than warm-up practice."

Raimei and Kazuha exchanged a look, then both turned their eyes toward the tiny girl executing a complex sequence of motions.

…Respect.

That sword strike might not have been as devastating as [Musou no Hitotachi], but they both knew—there was no way they could have taken it head-on.

Terrifying little girl. (Scratched out)

Terrifying Gu Clan Old Ancestor! (Confirmed.)

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