The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [80]

La Signora sat on the ground, leaning against her hands as she gasped for air, the effects of Jia Changjiang’s chokehold lingering.

"You… really think this cheap victory gives you the right to spout such delusions?"

Raising her face to meet his, she sneered. "Keep those wild fantasies to yourself!"

"Oh?"

Jia Changjiang arched a brow, then without hesitation, delivered a kick to her abdomen. The blow knocked the wind out of her, leaving her face pale.

Jia Changjiang had no intention of showing mercy to a woman who had struck Venti so mercilessly.

"I don’t care what you think. All I need is for you to deliver my message."

He leaned closer, pulling a simple one-handed sword from his inventory—a cheap blade purchased from Wagner in Mondstadt. Pressing it against her throat, he forced the surrounding Fatui soldiers, who had been inching closer, to back away.

"Mortals and gods can coexist. I won’t just stand by and watch as this world’s fate plays out."

Squatting down, he moved closer to La Signora’s face, his tone sharp. "I’m a master of weapons from another world. In my world, the first weapons were created by the weak, by humans."

"And now, a powerless mortal like me has defeated you, someone gifted with strength by a god."

Jia Changjiang grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"So, tell your master exactly what I said!"

Releasing her, he stood up and glanced at the Anemo Gnosis lying on the ground between them.

"Power is both a gift and a shackle," he mused, his voice steady as he echoed words from the system’s earlier choices. "One day, someone will raise a banner of rebellion against Celestia. One day, humanity’s worth will be proven."

Those words struck a chord in La Signora, filling her with unease.

Jia Changjiang recalled the system’s three choices—three diverging paths.

But he had no intention of picking any of them.

Usurp everything? Overturn fate? Witness it all?

He laughed quietly to himself, then tossed the one-handed sword to the ground beside La Signora.

Turning, he began walking away, heading toward Windrise.

La Signora clenched her fists, trembling with humiliation. Yet, in the end, she loosened her grip, picking up the Gnosis. It felt like an insult, as though it had been handed to her out of pity.

The surrounding Fatui soldiers did not attempt to stop Jia Changjiang. Perhaps they understood that doing so would be futile.

Jia Changjiang casually waved a hand to dismiss the system’s interface, silencing its notifications.

Conquer everything? Sever the link between heaven and earth? Accept fate?

What a joke. Do I look like someone who follows preordained paths? he thought.

Instead of fretting over choices, he’d rather find a worthy opponent to face head-on.

As for the Gnosis? If Venti didn’t want it, and if Venti himself had shown a willingness to give it to the Cryo Archon… then so be it.

If she needed it to bring about change, let her have it.

If she chose the wrong path, he’d correct her.

If she stood against him with the Gnosis in hand, there would be no hesitation. They would fight.

In this moment, Jia Changjiang made his decision.

If their positions were destined to clash, if both sides believed in their own version of justice, what was there to doubt?

There was no room for hesitation, no need for second-guessing. Everything would be decided by battle.

"Ah…"

Dragging his battered body toward Windrise, Jia Changjiang’s face broke into a triumphant smile.

"It’s over now…"

He limped toward the towering tree, the branches swaying gently in the wind, promising a moment of respite.

Meanwhile, unnoticed by Jia Changjiang, the system continued to generate notifications:

[Upgrade Error Detected… Attempting Integration.]
[System Upgrade Path Altered. Updating Modules.]
[Original Upgrade Routes Removed. Integrating New Configuration.]
[Quest Module Updated.]
[System Permissions Enhanced: Appraisal Abilities Upgraded, Inventory Expanded, Weapon Crafting Unlocked…]

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Elsewhere, Lumine awoke to the sight of Barbara tending to her.

"Barbara? Where’s Venti? What about Paimon? And Jia Changjiang?!"

Sitting up abruptly, she pulled away from Barbara’s gentle touch, worry for her companions evident in her voice.

"Traveler, please don’t rush. Paimon has been freed from the ice, and I’ve treated your injuries," Barbara reassured her. "Acting Grand Master Jean has already organized a search party to find Mr. Jax outside the city."

Barbara hesitated for a moment, then added, "As for the bard… my healing wasn’t effective on him. But he insisted that it was ‘normal’ and left on his own. I wanted to stop him, but Jean allowed him to go."

"Venti… he must’ve gone there," Lumine said, her voice calming as she processed the information. Still, her concern for Venti and Jia Changjiang lingered.

"Let’s find Venti first," she decided, grabbing a shivering, recently thawed Paimon before heading toward Windrise.

Thanks to the leyline’s pathways, Lumine quickly arrived at the massive tree in Windrise.

"Venti!" she called, spotting the bard standing beneath the tree, the wind gently circling him. "Where’s Jia Changjiang?"

"You’re here, Lumine." Venti turned to greet her, his tone light. "Don’t worry. Both Jax and I are fine."

As she approached, Lumine noticed the figure slumped against the tree trunk.

Jia Changjiang lay there, his body covered in severe wounds and frostbite, but his breathing was calm as he rested in the soothing winds.

"Though I’ve lost my Gnosis, I can still manage some basic healing," Venti said, trying to reassure her.

But Lumine’s anger boiled over. "Jia Changjiang’s injuries… was it all because of the Fatui?!"

"Lumine?" Jia Changjiang’s voice was calm as he opened his eyes and glanced toward her. "Relax. Compared to falling from the sky earlier, this is nothing but a few scrapes—doesn’t even count as serious."

"So what exactly is a Gnosis?!" Lumine demanded, clenching her fists. "Why did that woman take yours, and how did it leave Jax in this state?!"

"You saw it yourself," Venti said, his usual carefree demeanor tinged with seriousness. "Though it’s a deeply hidden truth, I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to tell you now."

He continued, "You’re aware of the Vision holders, yes? In this world, those with Visions are chosen and granted the potential to ascend to godhood. They are called Genshin, and they possess the right to reach Celestia."

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T/N: GENSHIN IMPACT

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