The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [113]

Jia Changjiang felt a growing sense of confusion as he mulled over the story in the booklet.

The quest mentioned “that person”… but was it referring to Stanley?

And if it was Stanley, why would the quest item recount tales of old Mondstadt?

Even as these questions swirled in his mind, Jia Changjiang shook himself out of his daze. They had arrived at Dadaupa Gorge, and it was time to focus. “Alright, we’re here. So, how are we supposed to find them?”

“The Sword of Brilliance and The Shield of Radiant Will?” he added casually.

“That’s easy!” Lumine said, pointing toward the gorge. “We just need to clear out all the hilichurls in the area. They must be hiding it somewhere!”

“That’ll take forever,” Paimon grumbled.

“The Sword of Brilliance—since it’s a legendary artifact, the hilichurls must be worshipping it, right? So… look over there.” Venti gestured toward a group of hilichurls gathered around a central spot. “Doesn’t it look like they’re bowing to something?”

“Exactly! The sword has to be there~” Venti’s voice was upbeat, stirring Jack’s excitement.

“Really?!”

“Of course! And The Shield of Radiant Will… it’s probably near the sword!”

Jack’s face lit up. “So… we’re almost there?”

After battling the hilichurls, Jia Changjiang and the others finally retrieved a rather unimpressive-looking sword and a worn wooden shield that resembled a barrel lid.

“Look, The Sword of Brilliance and The Shield of Radiant Will! We found them!” Venti declared with a flourish.

“Eh? Why do these ‘artifacts’ look so… plain?” Jack asked, unable to hide his disbelief.

Jia Changjiang examined the sword and shield, his instincts as a weapons master kicking in. These were, without a doubt, just ordinary weapons.

“No, Jack, think about it,” Venti said, taking on a teacherly tone. “Artifacts aren’t just about appearances! Courage is what carries you through hardship, and willpower… that’s what lets you withstand any attack.”

“That’s exactly how Vanessa did it!” Venti thumped his chest dramatically. “As a bard, I swear on my reputation—this is how she overcame her trials.”

Venti’s words, as convincing as a master storyteller’s, reignited Jack’s spirit. “You’re right! That must be it!”

Watching Jack’s renewed enthusiasm, both Jia Changjiang and Venti felt a pang of guilt.

Jia Changjiang hesitated, then placed a hand on Jack’s shoulder and said earnestly, “Well, there’s not much else to say. If you’ve made up your mind… may the Anemo Archon bless you!”

“Thank you! I’ll do my best! I’ve found what I needed!”

Jack picked up the sword and shield with a smile, then turned to the group. “I’m going to show these to my parents and convince them to support me!”

With that, Jack ran off, excitement propelling his every step. Venti, who had hoped to claim Jack’s promised wine, reached out as if to stop him, but Jack was already too far away.

“Wait, wait! I worked hard for those words, you know…” Venti sighed in defeat. Then, turning toward a tree where someone was clearly hiding, he called out, “Oh? Is Mr. Stanley just out for a stroll?”

“Ahaha…”

With a sheepish laugh, Stanley emerged from behind the tree, his posture awkward. “Oh, it’s the bard and the Honorary Knight! Fancy meeting you here. I was just, uh, enjoying the scenery. Lovely view, isn’t it?”

Paimon whispered to Lumine, “The more I see, the more I think Stanley’s a fraud…”

“Shh,” Jia Changjiang murmured, giving Paimon a gentle tap on the head. “It’s not that simple.”

Venti, his tone teasing, asked, “Surely a legendary adventurer like Stanley is here to clear out hilichurls, right?”

“Of course! That’s part of the job. But you all should be careful—it’s not exactly safe here,” Stanley replied, clearly deflecting. “Well, young ones, I’ve got other matters to attend to, so I’ll be on my way!”

With that, Stanley hurried off, his demeanor clearly uneasy.

“He’s definitely guilty of something,” Paimon said, watching his retreating figure.

Lumine nodded. “His words do sound like a con artist’s.”

“There’s something fascinating about him,” Venti mused, shaking his head. “A man unwilling to let go of the past, forsaking the present… I wonder, if he takes a step toward the future, what path will he choose?”

“Huh? What are you even talking about?” Paimon frowned, trying to follow Venti’s cryptic musings.

Lumine patted her on the shoulder. “Paimon, just give up. You’ll never figure out Venti’s riddles.”

“No way! If I stop thinking, I’ll get fat!”

“You’re not qualified as emergency food if you’re lean, though.”

“Paimon is NOT emergency food!”

As Lumine and Paimon squabbled, Jia Changjiang spoke up.

“Stanley’s story does have some lies in it… but I think there’s more to it.”

He thought about the details of his quest. “He… he might really have been to the Ashen Sea.”

Paimon gasped. “Wait, so Stanley isn’t a fraud?”

“If you want answers,” Venti interjected, “why don’t we stop by Angel’s Share tonight? Maybe we’ll see something… unusual.”

Lumine nodded. “Good idea. I’d like to know what’s really going on.”

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That evening, Jia Changjiang led Venti and Lumine to Angel’s Share with practiced ease. Pushing open the door, he called out, “Charles! Three bottles of dandelion wine, three bottles of apple cider—same as always. Oh, and two glasses of sunsettia juice, no ice!”

But instead of the familiar bartender’s voice, a calm, even tone replied, “Charles is on leave. I’m filling in tonight.”

Standing behind the bar was none other than Diluc.

“Oh, it’s you, Mr. Ragnvindr. Taking a break to enjoy the common life again?” Jia Changjiang said with a grin.

Diluc’s expression didn’t change. “I’m simply giving my employees their well-earned rest. Also, I don’t go by ‘Mr. Ragnvindr.’”

“Shh, Jax, keep it down,” Venti whispered, nudging Jia Changjiang. Leaning closer, he murmured, “I’ve already spotted Stanley.”

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