The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [294]

“Beads that enhance stamina… Hmm, I think so,” Jia Changjiang said, pausing to recall.

Although he wasn’t sure if these decorative beads would change upon materializing in this world, he figured their general properties should remain intact.

Thinking of Lumine’s request, several options popped into his mind immediately: Stamina Jewel, Martial Jewel, Endurance Jewel… a whole arsenal of possibilities.

He glanced at Lumine with suspicion. “You’re not planning to use these beads for anything shady, are you?”

Lumine’s sheepish grin didn’t inspire much confidence.

Knowing her, it wasn’t impossible.

From the moment Jia Changjiang arrived in Teyvat, he’d never met anyone more cunning than Lumine. This golden-haired girl, outwardly a serene beauty, was hiding the soul of a mischievous rogue.

“Beads that grant special abilities?” Lisa murmured, resting her cheek in her hand thoughtfully. “They sound an awful lot like artifacts.”

She explained, “Most artifacts are created under unique circumstances, not something that’s intentionally crafted…”

(A little lore note: Artifacts aren’t equipped directly; rather, characters pray to them before setting out, which is why the artifact menu shows characters in a praying pose.)

Lisa continued, “If you can actually create something akin to artifacts, that would rival alchemy itself as a field of study.”

“Huh?” Lumine perked up at Lisa’s words.

Artifacts, after all, were highly sought after. She’d even seen lesser artifacts sold as jewelry.

Her eyes gleamed as she turned to Jia Changjiang. “Hey, Jax! If you can make these things, could we… sell them?”

“Sell them?”

“Yeah!” Lumine said, growing more excited. “If these beads really work, we could make a fortune!”

“Make a fortune?” Paimon, drawn by the mention of money, floated over with her storybook. “What are we selling to make lots of Mora?”

“Come on!” Lumine grabbed Jia Changjiang and pulled him toward the alchemy station. “Let’s test this out! I’ll also try out what I just learned about potion-making!”

With Paimon tucked under her arm, Lumine practically sprinted toward Mondstadt’s alchemy station near the fountain.

Materials?

No problem.

With Lumine’s relentless scavenging habits, gathering ingredients was never an issue. Anything within her line of sight was promptly collected and stored in her dimensional space.

Even the birds in the sky weren’t safe from her hunting instincts, as she constantly considered whether they’d make a good Sweet Madame.

Paimon vividly remembered a time in Jueyun Karst when Lumine spotted an eagle circling overhead and seriously contemplated what it might taste like.

When they reached the alchemy station, the local alchemist Timaeus was hard at work.

“Timaeus! We’re back!” Lumine greeted cheerfully.

After learning potion-making from Lisa, Lumine had been frequenting the alchemy station, gradually becoming acquainted with Timaeus.

Despite their growing familiarity, his habit of striking up conversations every time she used the station made her slightly annoyed.

It reminded her of Six-Fingered Jose outside Angel’s Share, who always stopped her for small talk.

“Jax! Your turn!” Lumine said, gesturing toward the station. “Tell me what materials you need! I’ve got everything—from Frostbearing Tree fragments to Everflame Seeds!”

“Whatever you want, I’ve got plenty!” Lumine declared confidently.

Jia Changjiang blinked, momentarily stunned by her enthusiasm.

Still, with an abundance of materials at hand, crafting these beads seemed… interesting.

“Lumine, I don’t actually need the alchemy station for this,” Jia Changjiang said, only for her to wave him off.

“Of course not. The station’s for me!” she replied. “I’m going to whip up some potions to sell later. There are even beauty potions that make your skin glow! Those sell like crazy in Liyue!”

“And they make great gifts for Ningguang, Keqing, or Xiangling. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!”

Jia Changjiang glanced at her, bemused by how her mind seamlessly shifted between making Mora and cozying up to Liyue’s most influential women.

He sighed. How did I end up traveling with such a scheming partner?

Though he prided himself on being an upright and honorable weapon master, his companion was practically the embodiment of mischief.

Unfazed, Lumine patted his shoulder. “Here’s the plan! You work on your fancy bead-making, I’ll craft some potions and beauty elixirs, and we’ll partner with Ningguang to expand our market!”

She clenched her fist, her eyes sparkling with ambition. “We’ll dominate the trade! Build a brand! People will buy three of everything—one to use, one to store, and one just for fun!”

Jia Changjiang stared at her blankly before sighing and taking a seat near the alchemy station. Ignoring her ramblings, he opened his system’s forge interface and began experimenting with crafting beads.

Jia Changjiang had a dream.

Clad in Black Dragon armor and wielding a True Black Dragon Lance, he dreamed of standing tall against the Archons themselves.

At the very least, he wanted to be able to face an Osial-level threat head-on.

“Defense Jewel 7, Stamina Boost Jewel 3, Spirit’s Aegis Jewel… Fireproof, Thunderproof, Waterproof, Dragonproof, Explosionproof…”

As he tinkered with the possibilities, his ideas grew increasingly bold—and perhaps a bit ridiculous.

Outside the constraints of a game’s limited gem slots, Jia Changjiang’s imagination ran wild.

Still, there was a catch.

While he could influence the properties of the materials to an extent, the final results retained an element of randomness. This inherent uncertainty was a bottomless pit, beckoning him to dive deeper.

Alchemy, potion-making, astrology… every mystical art in Teyvat was a bottomless gold sink.

And crafting jewels?

It was no exception.

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T/N: i wonder what game the jewels are from!

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