The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [81]

After explaining the nature of a Vision, Venti shared a secret—a legend known only to the Seven Archons.

"Genshin?"

Paimon, dangling from Lumine’s grip, took a moment to process before blurting, "I’ve never heard of that before!"

Lumine furrowed her brows, her mind already chasing the next question. "If Visions are external organs for channeling elemental power, then what exactly is a Gnosis?"

"A Gnosis is different. Gods don’t need Visions—they’re rudimentary by comparison. A Gnosis is an organ attuned to Celestia itself. It’s a direct connection between a god’s power and the heavens."

Lumine’s gaze dropped to the Vision hanging at Venti’s waist. "Then… what’s that?"

"Oh, this?" Venti tapped the glass orb with a cheeky grin. "Just a decoy! Want me to make you one, too?"

His playful tone was accompanied by a mock bashful gesture. "It’s for appearances—keeps people from asking awkward questions."

Lumine froze for a moment before placing her hand firmly on Venti’s shoulder. "Good idea! Make one for me, too!"

Watching this exchange, Jia Changjiang’s expression grew a little strange. Is she really planning to fake having a Vision?

And she came up with it so quickly…

"More importantly!" Paimon had recovered enough to hover indignantly. "Who was that horrible woman who froze me, hurt Mr. Jax, and stole the Gnosis?!"

"Yeah!" Lumine clenched her fists. "How dare she hurt Jia Changjiang like that and take the Gnosis! It’s unforgivable!"

Her fists were trembling with anger, and the resolve in her voice made Venti glance at Jia Changjiang.

Did she misunderstand something?

"She’s La Signora, one of the Fatui Harbingers," Jia Changjiang said, deliberately twisting the narrative as he stood from beneath the tree.

"The one who did this to me and stole the Gnosis from Venti—yes, that’s her."

He omitted the part where he’d beaten La Signora and left the Gnosis with her. Instead, he painted her as the sole villain, adding, "Her power… it’s tied to the gods."

Hearing this, Lumine’s anger deepened. "Next time I see her, I’ll teach her a lesson! But what do you mean by power tied to the gods?"

Venti answered calmly. "The Fatui Harbingers are granted godlike authority by the Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya. They wield powers that surpass mortals, and their only allegiance is to the Cryo Archon."

Though his tone was casual, Venti’s gaze lingered on Jia Changjiang.

Ever since their fight with Dvalin, Venti had been aware of Jia Changjiang’s unusual strength. But now, it seemed like his capabilities went beyond even what Venti had imagined.

"The Cryo Archon… what kind of god is she?" Lumine asked, her curiosity piqued.

"I knew her five hundred years ago," Venti said with a wistful expression. "But the person she is now… I can’t say."

Lumine fell silent for a moment before lifting her head resolutely. "If I want to find her, what should I do?"

"If you’re determined to seek out all Seven Archons, your next stop should be Mondstadt’s neighbor, Liyue. Unlike me, the Geo Archon governs his nation directly."

"So, unlike you, he actually handles his responsibilities?" Lumine asked, catching on to Venti’s implication.

"Haha…" Venti let out an awkward laugh. "Anyway, every year during the Rite of Descension, he personally appears. That would be the best time to find him."

"This year’s Rite of Descension is coming up soon. Just make sure you arrive in Liyue by then."

After thinking for a moment, Venti tilted his head. "Oh, Lumine, come with me."

"Eh?"

Curious but compliant, Lumine followed Venti to the base of a Statue of The Seven, where he began digging.

"Found it!" Venti triumphantly unearthed a dirt-covered wine bottle, handing it to Lumine and Jia Changjiang. "Take this to the old man as a gift."

"Old man?" Paimon crossed her arms and tilted her head. "The Geo Archon is an old grandpa?"

Lumine, on the other hand, looked incredulous. "Venti, you’re actually giving your wine to someone else?!"

"That old man’s been around for ages," Venti said with a shrug. "Now, for my parting words to you, Traveler and brave warrior…"

Standing by the statue of himself, Venti’s expression turned solemn. Addressing Lumine first, he said, "Traveler, as you continue your journey, always remember its purpose."

"What you’ve experienced in Mondstadt is just one chapter of your journey. The end is not the point of everything. Before you reach your destination, take the time to truly see this world."

Turning to Jia Changjiang, Venti smiled. "Jax, if you’ve decided to involve yourself in this world, then continue onward."

"You and Lumine, as beings from beyond this world, have the power to bring about significant change. Though your methods and beliefs may differ, at heart, you’re both gentle people."

Venti’s gaze softened as he blessed them both. "I hope you’ll always remember your original intentions."

"Venti…" Lumine, unused to seeing him so serious, hesitated for a moment.

"Alright, alright, that’s enough of the serious stuff!" Venti suddenly brightened, grinning cheerfully. "If you have any more questions, ask them now!"

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Lumine asked a few more questions about the Fatui, the Cryo Archon, and Dvalin before deciding it was time to return to Mondstadt for Jia Changjiang’s treatment.

However, Jia Changjiang waved her off. "You and Paimon go ahead. I’ll catch up later."

After they left, Venti turned to Jia Changjiang. "Jax, it’s just the two of us now. Anything you want to ask?"

"Since you’ve figured me out, I won’t hold back," Jia Changjiang said, placing a hand on the Statue of The Seven.

"You gave your Gnosis to the Fatui. As compensation, how about I buy you a drink of dandelion wine?"

"Sounds good." Venti chuckled. "What else?"

Jia Changjiang’s voice dropped as he looked at the statue. "What if I told you I plan to shatter all the Gnoses in the end?"

His fingers traced the carved surface, his gaze unwavering. "Do you believe me, Venti?"

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T/N: I just love the Mr. Jax it's cute and I like how different people call him by different things it's actually so in character for them

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