The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [105]

"This thing is way better than a regular bow!" Lumine declared confidently to Amber.

Amber hesitated, holding the strange weapon that Jia Changjiang had nicknamed a "sniper rifle." After a moment of internal debate, she decided to give it a try.

"That’s right, hold it here," Lumine instructed, standing behind Amber to guide her on how to use the weapon.

Although it resembled a sniper rifle, its design had unique modifications. The barrel was adorned with ribbon decorations tied into bunny-ear shapes, giving it a whimsical touch.

At its core, however, this so-called sniper rifle was a Fire Element Concentration Launcher. The bullets and firing power were entirely fueled by Amber’s Vision. While this design had some advantages, it was clear that this weapon’s appearance wasn’t for show.

Amber began channeling her Pyro Vision, infusing elemental energy into the weapon. The process was smooth, not unlike how she created fire-imbued arrows with her bow. However, Amber noticed that forming a "bullet" required significantly more elemental energy than usual.

Once the weapon was charged, Amber aimed at a distant speck—a Hilichurl guard standing by its camp.

Amber steadied her breathing, the rifle held level in her hands. Slowly exhaling, she pulled the trigger.

Bang!

The gun’s muzzle flared, illuminating the dark forest with a brief burst of firelight. Amber felt an unexpected recoil push her backward. Startled by the force, she stumbled into Lumine.

The fiery projectile veered slightly off-course but still streaked toward the Hilichurl camp.

"I missed…" Amber muttered. The moment the recoil hit her, her instincts as an Outrider told her the shot had gone wide.

The bullet was still headed for the camp, but Amber doubted it would hit any of the Hilichurls.

The sound of the shot echoed loudly, and the weapon’s recoil had been far more jarring than anything Amber had experienced with her bow. The amount of elemental energy it consumed was also considerable.

Why would Jax give me something like this? Amber wondered. From a reconnaissance knight’s perspective, the weapon had glaring drawbacks. While its range was impressive, the overall utility seemed questionable…

But before she could dwell on it further, the fiery projectile reached the sky above the Hilichurl camp.

Inside Angel’s Share, Jia Changjiang raised his mug of dandelion wine and laughed heartily. "The weapon I gave Amber wasn’t meant to replace her bow! A bow is a bow, but the one I made for her…"

He grinned mischievously. "…I made sure to include the ‘Mortar’ tag during crafting!"

[Bunny Mortar]: A weapon that looks like a sniper rifle but functions as a Pyro-elemental mortar. Forged by Weapon Master Jia Changjiang, named by Lumine. Extremely powerful—handle with care! Selected tags: Mortar, Explosion Boost, Pyro Enhancement, Range Enhancement.

Boom!

A thunderous explosion erupted in the dark forest, startling countless small creatures from their slumber.

Amber, still holding the weapon, nearly dropped it in shock.

Paimon let out a panicked squeak, hovering unsteadily. "W-What was that?!"

In the distance, the Hilichurl camp was now a smoldering ruin, reduced to rubble by the massive explosion.

The sheer destructive power left Amber trembling as she clutched the weapon.

The scene felt eerily familiar to her. She recalled how Klee’s mother had once shown great interest in Amber’s Baron Bunny, proposing enhancements that could, as she put it, "level the entire forest in one blast and shake the nearby mountains."

Amber had declined back then, but now Jia Changjiang had given her something just as terrifying…

Why does everyone love explosions so much?!

"That… that was amazing!" Paimon exclaimed, staring at the flattened camp in awe. "It destroyed the whole Hilichurl camp in one shot!"

"See? This thing’s awesome, isn’t it, Amber?" Lumine asked, her voice brimming with excitement.

"Amber’s even stronger now! Woohoo!"

"I…" Amber looked at the weapon in her hands—a supposed sniper rifle that was actually a mortar—and fell into deep thought. "Does this really count as getting stronger?"

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The Next Morning…

Hoo… haaa… hoo… haaa…

As the rhythmic sound of snoring filled the room, the sunlight crept through the windows and landed on Jia Changjiang’s face.

The previous night, he had accompanied Kaeya for drinks, setting a new personal record for alcohol consumption.

"Ugh… morning already?"

The sunlight roused Jia Changjiang from his sleep. Staring at the familiar ceiling, he yawned and stretched. A whiff of stale alcohol wafted from his clothes, prompting him to wrinkle his nose in distaste.

"Drank too much again… Ah, well, time for a bath."

After a quick rinse in the inn’s bath facilities, Jia Changjiang left with damp hair and began walking toward the Knights of Favonius headquarters.

Today, as always, he was scheduled to train the Knights.

Following the training session, Jia Changjiang noticed a familiar figure near the library entrance. Venti stood chatting with Lisa, looking as carefree as ever.

Jia Changjiang watched as Venti received something from Lisa—a device resembling a monocle. With an excited grin, Venti hurried away without noticing Jia Changjiang.

Curiosity piqued, Jia Changjiang entered the library and approached Lisa.

"Well, well, if it isn’t Jax. What brings you here today?" Lisa greeted him warmly. "If you’re here to borrow books, feel free to browse."

"I’m not here for books," Jia Changjiang replied, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "I saw you give something to Venti just now. What was it? He looked pretty excited as he ran off."

"Oh, that?" Lisa chuckled. "It’s just a little magical trinket. Are you interested too? I wouldn’t have thought someone like you would care for such things."

"Of course I’m interested! It’s magic, after all!" Jia Changjiang’s face lit up. "So, what does it do?"

Lisa retrieved another identical monocle and held it up. "This little gadget lets you see someone’s inner child. Would you like to try it?"

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