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Luo Qing quickly summoned his Millelith spear to block Shenhe’s attack.

He was about to use his silver tongue to convince her to stop, but it was clear that Shenhe had no intention of backing down. Her spear techniques were relentless, chaining one move into the next. Without using elemental power or his "Spirit Speech," Luo Qing found it surprisingly challenging to hold his ground.

“Lord Luo Qing, should we...?”

Ovilia hesitated, uncertain whether to aid Luo Qing or r...

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Just before dawn, Luo Qing finally decided he’d tormented Osial enough and returned to the shore.

After making plans with Teresa to meet up in Liyue Harbor someday, he set course back to the city.

Following several bouts of harassing Osial, he’d accumulated a total of 2,051 frustration points—enough for two sets of ten draws. Still, knowing that twenty draws likely wouldn’t yield any big rewards, he planned to save up a little more—maybe enough for four or five sets—be...

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It was hard to say whether it was just in a god’s nature to be temperamental or if Osial was extra irritable after being suppressed beneath the ocean for millennia.

Whatever the reason, all Luo Qing had to do was taunt him a bit to wring out a solid ten points of frustration.

And with Osial immobilized, pinned under the weight of a Geo spear beneath the sea, no matter how many "friendly greetings" Luo Qing offered, there was absolutely nothing Osial could do in retaliation. Trul...

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Evening, Northland Bank

Luo Qing returned to Northland Bank, carrying a fishing rod in one hand and a basket of fish in the other. He'd spent the afternoon fishing with Zhongli, and the results had been exceptional. His face brimmed with pride—anyone passing by could expect him to boast about his haul.

Stepping into the bank’s lobby, he spotted a certain blonde girl and her floating companion chatting with Tartaglia.

Drawn by his ever-present curiosity a...

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"If there’s no solid evidence, you really can’t just arrest people without cause. Focus on tracking down the real suspect, and don’t make this kind of mistake again."

Ganyu’s expression was apologetic as she addressed Zhang Deshuai and his men.

"Y-Yes, Miss Ganyu..."

Though Zhang was still frustrated with Luo Qing and his group, he couldn’t afford to contradict Ganyu. Taking the chance she’d offered them, the Millelith squad quickly retreated to continue their in...

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On Yujing Terrace, a sea of people gathered as the Millelith began carefully inspecting each visitor attending the Rite of Descension.

Lumine and Paimon exchanged a few hurried words, seemingly realizing the gravity of the situation, and decided to sneak away through the crowd—an action that did not escape Luo Qing’s notice as he observed from his perch.

Luo Qing couldn’t help but wonder why Lumine felt the need to flee so stealthily. Every year, many foreigners came to watc...

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Time flew by, and soon enough, the long-awaited Rite of Descension arrived.

Since getting acquainted with Zhongli, Luo Qing had finally found a kindred spirit in the art of fishing. Every few days, he’d stop by the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor to drag Zhongli along, casting lines together at Liyue’s fishing spots. Over time, the two of them had become quite familiar with each other.

Luo Qing even offered some “constructive” suggestions for Zhongli’s dramatic death scene, adv...

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"Ah, Consultant Zhongli, you're just in time. These guests are looking for you."

Hu Tao waved cheerfully as Zhongli stepped inside. She then walked over to him, looking uncharacteristically serious.

"These two are our five-star customers at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. They've got a request for you, so make sure to take good care of them, okay?" With that, she grabbed the receipt and headed to the back to file it away.

Zhongli turned to face Luo Qing and Rosalyne, his expre...

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The Next Morning

In the end, Luo Qing's hopes of sharing a bed with Rosalyne remained unfulfilled. His survival instincts kicked in just before her patience reached its breaking point, and he made a hasty exit.

Of course, if he hadn't known the whereabouts of Rex Lapis, Rosalyne might very well have incinerated him on the spot.

Luo Qing waited for a while in the hotel lobby. Soon enough, Rosalyne appeared, dressed in a simple, understated outfit, a far cry f...

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Days passed.

Since the night he let Yelan go, Luo Qing’s life had been uneventful. Each day was spent fishing by the harbor or sitting in the teahouse listening to Uncle Tian’s tall tales. He seemed less like an envoy from Snezhnaya and more like a local Liyue native.

As always, Luo Qing was on a small boat at the harbor, intently watching the bobbing float on the water’s surface. He’d been fishing since sunrise and hadn’t caught a single fish. Stubbornly refusing to adm...

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Meanwhile...

Once Yelan realized she’d been discovered, she didn’t dare linger. Memories of Luo Qing taking control of her body and forcing her to sing that humiliating song were still fresh in her mind.

Her first instinct was to get as far away from him as possible.

Just as she was starting to relax, thinking that Luo Qing hadn’t followed, she saw a figure dart through the shadows, rapidly closing in on her.

“He’s... so fast.”

Yelan’s brow furrowed...

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Late Night – Jueyun Karst

Once the domain of the Lord of Dust, the Guili Plains are still filled with remnants of the Archon War era. Among the ruins lies a hidden research outpost where Oviro and his team work on replicating the Sigil of Permission.

North of Liyue Harbor, perched on a cliffside ruin, lies the research camp.

Since her last encounter with Luo Qing, Yelan couldn’t shake the humiliating memory of that day in the attic of the Northland Bank. Singing...

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“Hmm, even if it’s one-time use, it’s still worth it,” Luo Qing muttered to himself. He had no idea how powerful the Teyvat edition of Susano’o would be, but at the very least, it was a trump card—something he could rely on if he ever ended up facing a god-level entity.

Having acquired new powers, there was no way he was going to leave them untested.

Luo Qing scanned the area to make sure he was alone.

Satisfied that no one was around, he focused, and the Geo Vis...

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By the time Luo Qing sailed the skiff back to Liyue Harbor, it was already morning.

Having stayed up all night, his eyelids were heavy with exhaustion. He returned to the top floor of the Northland Bank, instructed Natalia to arrange for a replacement skiff for Theresa, then collapsed into bed and slept.

When he woke up again, the sun had already set, and the full moon was rising over the ocean.

Luo Qing rubbed his eyes, scanning the room. Natalia was sitting nearby, cradlin...

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After several hours of "creative" work, Osial’s heads were all now adorned with a large, bold “Loser” character, painted with Luo Qing's high-strength spray.

And that wasn’t all—Luo Qing had spent the entire time giving Osial a heartfelt lecture. For example:

“Osial, when’s your mother gonna die, huh?”

“Osial, you’re my beloved mare.”

“Stop all that whining and come fight me if you dare, you coward.”

...

Every time he spok...

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Though Guyun Stone Forest formed a series of islands thanks to the spikes of rock, it remained part of the deep ocean. Just a short distance away from the shore, the seabed dropped into darkness, its depths unseen.

After Theresa finished her dinner, Luo Qing led her to the central beach of Guyun.

The rocky formations circled the heart of the sea, and below its central depths lay the prison of the Vortex God, Osial.

Looking out at the water, the ocean under the night sky was ...

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On the sands of Guyun Stone Forest, a group of hilichurls were roasting meat around a bonfire.

Suddenly, a spear swept out from the darkness, scattering the flames and knocking several hilichurls to the ground. Those hit by the attack lay motionless, their fates uncertain.

“Si-va ro-ma!”

The remaining hilichurls, realizing someone was crashing their little feast, cursed in their guttural language and grabbed their weapons, charging at Luo Qing.

A few minutes later,...

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Off the Coast of Liyue

As twilight settled over the horizon, the Alcor sailed like a prowling dragon toward Guyun Stone Forest.

To the southeast of Liyue Harbor lay Guyun Stone Forest, the prison of the Vortex God, Osial. Ordinary ships, whether heading to Sumeru or Inazuma, would give the area a wide berth, not daring to draw too close.

But Beidou and her Crux Fleet had never feared the so-called prison of a sealed god. They were even known to hold martial ...

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After the Lunch Banquet

Following the luncheon, Ningguang had Luo Qing and his companion escorted back to the Northland Bank. She remained seated at her desk, replaying Luo Qing’s odd responses in her mind.

She had asked, “Mr. Luo Qing, do you have any hobbies? I hear the people of Snezhnaya are quite fond of drinking.”

Luo Qing’s answer had been, “Indeed! I usually mix red, white, and yellow wine with some Sprite and chug it down.”

She had...

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On the Jade Chamber

The sun was bright, the weather warm and pleasant.

A gentle breeze drifted by, slightly lifting Ningguang’s dress and revealing a glimpse of her elegant silhouette. Outside the Jade Chamber, the guards stood at attention, holding their spears with solemn faces.

Although Ningguang had assured them it was just an ordinary meeting and there was no need to be overly tense, they remained vigilant.

From its humble beginnings as a modest...

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Late Night, Jade Chamber

Under the dim glow of the lanterns, Ningguang leaned on one hand, her other delicately holding Liyue’s recent development plans. Her gaze was focused, yet tinged with a trace of fatigue.

In just a short while, the annual Rite of Descension would take place, and she had to ensure all preparations were in order well in advance.

It was the most important day of the year — the day when the Geo Archon revealed himself to guide Liyue f...

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By the time Luo Qing returned to his room, it was empty — Yelan was long gone.

"Master Luo Qing, that woman escaped!" Natalia gasped.

"I'm not blind. Stop making such a fuss."

"But, Master Luo Qing, she was such a beauty! Isn’t it a shame to just let her go like that?" Sergei asked, confused.

"Sergei, watch your words! We are proud soldiers of Snezhnaya, not some bandit gang! Go outside and give me three hundred push-ups!"

【Frustration Value from Sergei...