People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 248 Young Master: How about fighting with me?
On the southwest side of Guiliyuan, the ruins that were cut in half were guarding the front.

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In a kind of unspeakable silence,
Paimon flew from his hiding place,

He and Ying looked speechlessly at the big guy in front of them who had just fallen down and was still sparking on the ground.

"...Ying, did you accidentally take someone else's things again?"

"——No matter how you think about it, this weapon is extremely valuable!"

Unlike Ying who knows nothing, Paimon knows how rare good weapons are in Teyvat.

Generally speaking, the highest quality weapons that can be purchased at a blacksmith shop are

It is just one level higher than beginner items like the Edgeless Sword.

A durable weapon, made of fine steel and forged with excellent craftsmanship,

Apart from being slightly more common in the military, it is already common enough to become a family heirloom.

Finally, as shown here,
Weapons that can cut through the shell of a relic guard solely by their sharpness can only be said to be a rare sight.

This level of work is either the ultimate embodiment of craftsmanship and design,
Or simply use rare materials related to gods and other extraordinary beings,
The vast majority are works of famous craftsmen who will leave their names in history.

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After a while,
I didn't expect this battle to be so easy.
Recovering from silence,
Looking at Paimeng in front of him, he spoke weakly:
"…When I accepted it, I didn't expect the gift from the other party to be so precious."

"I can only wait and see if there is a chance to repay you later..."

Shaking her head, Ying temporarily put the messy thoughts out of her mind.

Recalling the explosion that just happened not far away,

Looking at the white-haired kid who was carefully avoiding the blade, he suggested:

"Speaking of which, there seemed to be a strange noise over there just now. Should we go over and take a look?"

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"...Okay, let's talk about elemental power later."

"——On the way, I will definitely correct your bad fighting habits!"

Knowing the important things,

Although Paimeng had a lot to say, he didn't waste too much time.

After saying this angrily,

I helped Ying collect the mission items and rushed to the direction where the sound came from.

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At the same time, on the east side of this area,
In a small treasure-stealing group camp,

A new guy waved to his companion, indicating that he would go to the side to relieve himself temporarily.
The rest of the treasure-hunting group also didn't notice anything unusual.

This ordinary-looking, thin man, after leaving the camp,

But in this short period of time, she recovered and became a tall young woman with black hair highlighted with blue on the inside.

——It was Ye Lan who had come to Guiliyuan specifically to track down the movements of the Fatui.

Taking out a special messaging device from her bosom, she skillfully edited a few messages and sent them to her subordinates:

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".I've sent you the location of the treasure-stealing group. They are no longer valuable. Remember to come and close the net."

"——The big fish is moving. I'll go check it out by myself. Don't follow me."

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After confirming that his subordinates had successfully received his message,

Ye Lan shook her head, feeling that the new technology brought by Xumi was much more convenient in the field of intelligence than before.

——Since she lost one of her bracelets and could only use it as a simple decoration,
Now she communicates with her subordinates using these encrypted communication devices.

Although she still had doubts about safety,
But in fact, both in terms of cost and popularity, it is much better than before.

shook his head,

Forget about the group of treasure-stealing gangs behind him who had no idea that they were about to face disaster.

Ye Lan also activated his Divine Eye and quickly rushed to the location where the two strange noises came from.

at the same time,

A pair of researchers are traveling through the rugged mountains.

Paimon, floating in the air, is trying to change Ying's bad habits in combat through his 'serious' teaching:

".So, Ying, your way of using elemental power is really too crude!"

"If the weapon itself had not had the ability to cut through the body of the Ruins Guardian,
If you rush forward like this, it will be easy for your attack to be ineffective and you will be hurt by the opponent's counterattack!"

When I think of the blonde girl next to me who looks so good in her training,

When it comes to fighting, even basic skills such as using elemental power to strengthen one's physical fitness and resist external attacks can be forgotten.
I always feel that this style of Paimon's use of elemental power is not suitable, and I can't wait to reverse it.

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After the battle, I thought back and felt that I had made some mistakes.
After a slight hesitation, he explained:

".Sorry, maybe it's because of my previous habits, the power of elemental force is quite unfamiliar to me.

Besides the most basic usage, there is always some sluggishness when mobilizing.

Being distracted by this at this stage may affect my own actions and judgment."

I don't know if it's because the time is too short and I haven't been able to fully integrate the elemental power into my previous combat system.
Even though she learned some very practical application methods from Paimeng, she found it difficult to implement them herself.

".Wow, maybe it's because the original you was stronger?"

I had learned about the other party's origins from Ying before.
Paimon also knew that the power of the blonde girl next to him was actually in a sealed state.

——If you are used to stronger power before,
Then perhaps it is not surprising that he would feel awkward when faced with this elemental force that is only slightly stronger than that of the average holder of the Eye of God.

".All right,

However, the elemental power of rock attribute is quite useful even if it is just used to form a shield to protect oneself.
It would be a pity if you can't master it."

Thinking about how he had never been able to successfully use elemental power to form a barrier during previous training, Paimon said with some regret.

"——Oh right! When Researcher Lin Feng saved us earlier, didn't he show his outstanding elemental control ability?!"

"——Anyway, Ying, you already owe them a lot of favors.
Why don't you prepare a gift carefully next time and visit me, and ask me how to use the elemental power?"

Thinking that Ying might need to acquire many kinds of elemental powers in the future,

It is really hard to imagine this kind of fighting style that uses multiple elemental powers and continues to fight hand-to-hand.

Paimon tried to suggest.

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".Okay, after we complete the mission, let's go visit the address you left behind."

"I hope he can give us some tasks to complete, so we can give him something in return."

As they walked and talked, Ying and Paimon gradually approached the direction where the sound came from. Just as she and Paimon were discussing the previous battle,

A certain sense of vibration coming from beneath the earth also interrupted Ying's words and made her alert.

"—Be careful, Paimon."

"There may be a trap nearby, so don't accidentally fall into any strange place."

Ying opened her mouth and gave a warning.

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"Well... I think it might be too late."

The white-haired ball floating in the air pointed subtly at the blonde girl's feet, signaling her to look down:
——I saw a stone disc that was previously buried by gravel and soil, and it seemed to have reappeared in the previous vibration.

Judging from the golden runes that have lit up above, this well-hidden mechanism is obviously already in an activated state.

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"Phew, it seems to have lost its effect. Don't worry."

He carefully created a rock under his feet to prop himself up, and Ying and Paimon breathed a sigh of relief when they found that nothing had changed.

However, the next second,
"boom--"

With another shock coming from nowhere,
This entire stone building still exists above the ground.

It seemed that it had collapsed completely due to its long history, completely exposing a huge underground space underneath.

"Wow, help! I'm going to fall to my death!!!"

Paimon fell down with Ying because he held on tightly.

Looking at the ground below getting closer and closer, he let out a desperate cry for help.

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"Eh? Looks like everything is alright?"

There was no expected feeling of falling at all. Paimon opened his eyes carefully and noticed Ying looking at him speechlessly.

fluorescent:"."

Not to mention whether a fall from a height of only a few meters can kill someone, what on earth are you screaming about, you guy floating in the air?

".This may be the mechanism originally used for entry, but it has fallen into disrepair over the years, so some malfunctions have occurred."

"But no matter what, the ruins that appear in this place may contain what we need."

"Paimon, do you think we should explore a bit before we return to the surface?"

Ying looked at the surrounding buildings that seemed to be very old.
I think it might be quite dangerous to explore in such an unstable geological environment.

But if I leave now, the ruins may collapse completely when I come back next time.

She still asked her 'guide', Paimon, for his opinion.

"It's so hard to decide"

Hearing that Ying actually gave him the right to choose, Paimon held his head and fell into hesitation.

After a moment, she thought of the hardships she and Ying had gone through climbing the mountain.

The white-haired boy clapped his hands and spoke crisply:
"——Forget it, if we run away now,

Next time we come, the treasures will probably be taken away by the treasure-stealing group, so let’s explore as soon as possible!”

"——It's not very deep anyway. If it really collapses, Ying, you can just take out that powerful sword and dig us out!"

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"Okay, let's go quickly then."

Ying, who was originally inclined to explore, no longer hesitated after hearing Paimon's answer and started the exploration action decisively.

On the other side,
Since I decided to explore,
Tartaglia and the Fatui have destroyed countless devices along the way.

After reaching the fork in the road, I had to stop when I saw the collapsed section of road in front of me.

Seeing this scene, a tall vanguard member holding a purple hammer in front of the team,
Coming to Dadalia from behind, he said respectfully:
"My Lord, the road ahead is blocked.
In view of the many obstacles encountered along the way, please let us clear the way for you first."

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The orange-haired young man did not respond immediately after hearing this.
Thinking of the vibration that came again, he was dissatisfied with the current efficiency. He shook his head and said to the subordinates around him:
"——No need. From now on, all of you will evacuate the ruins. I will conduct the rest of the exploration alone."

"But."

"Leave, this is my order."

The orange-haired young man shook his head and spoke in a calm tone.

".yes."

The members of the advance team originally thought that for the sake of the commander's safety, it would be safer for them to trigger the mechanism.
But when I think of the great achievements the man in front of me had made on the battlefield,

As the team leader, he finally turned around and shouted to the team members behind him:
"——Everyone, follow me and evacuate from now on!"

"——The next exploration and enemies will be handled by Master himself!"

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After a while,

Watching his subordinates leave the ruins through the passage behind him,

The only tall young man who remained stretched and chuckled as if he had finally gotten rid of his restraints.
He walked towards the collapsed area in front of him as if nothing happened.

"boom--"

A water blade condensed in his hand.
With a wave of his hand, he crushed all the rubble in front of him.
With no more worries, Tartaglia rushed to the core of the ruins with an efficiency that was absolutely unmatched by the previous team.

——In most cases, the presence of team members is not a help to a militant like him.

After entering the battlefield for the first time at the age of fourteen,

Tartaglia is always at the center of the turmoil. Because of his own strength and nature, he is often sent by other colleagues to perform tasks far away from the land of Winterland.

——Whether it is slaughtering an entire nest of dragon heirs alone, or going deep into a dangerous secret realm and escaping unscathed, or even overthrowing the territory of a great nobleman alone,
He earned the title of "Prince", the eleventh seat of the Fatui, for his military exploits. In fact, he enjoyed fighting alone more than fighting in a group.

Just as he smashed many mechanisms with overwhelming force and reached the core of the ruins,
The scene before him surprised him a little:

——In this empty underground space,

In front of him, apart from a few items placed on the platform,

There was actually a strange blonde girl and an unknown creature floating in the air.

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After a brief silence, he realized that he could not see through the strength of the person in front of him.

Since arriving in Liyue, he has not been able to use his full strength for a long time.
With a light laugh, he walked towards the two competitors who turned around and looked at him without trying to hide his presence.
He raised the water blade in his hand and said with interest:
"——I have no intention of exploring how you two got here.
But since you want to take away the spoils I have set my eyes on from me,
So, how about a fight with me?"

(End of this chapter)