Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

Although he had spoken face-to-face with the Fool, he did not actually meet any of his men.

What kind of character has he produced?

Chapter 173 I Scold Myself

"The truth of the world, and the meaning of the world?"

Abedo kept taking notes on the topic he had just finished researching, his brow furrowed.

This was the last task his master left him.

Even now, he still has no clue whatsoever, or rather, his alchemy is not yet capable of helping him find any clues.

He gently shook his head and looked at the envelope beside him. It contained a very long thank-you letter from Jean for taking care of Klee, and told him that Klee had safely returned to the Knights.

"At least Qin Ye is a man of his word."

He had been secretly observing the situation, and had only left after seeing Keli and Qin reunite. Now he was completely relieved.

In short, he should put the research aside for now, as the three-day-long, sleepless work schedule made it a little difficult for him to concentrate.

"Well..."

As soon as Abedo turned his head, the dark figure that appeared behind him made him instinctively retreat, and then he drew his longsword.

"It's you."

Wearing a Fool's coat, Qin Ye stood with his arms around Columbia, the two of them standing one in front of the other, the man with a smiling face.

"It's only been a few days, why are you treating me like this? You're making me quite embarrassed, Abedo."

Qin Ye's tone was teasing, as if he was mocking the other party's exaggerated reaction.

"If you understand the meaning of politeness, I would be very grateful to you."

"Feel sorry."

Qin Ye's apology was unusually sincere: "I've been in Mondstadt for a long time and thought everyone here was kind, understanding, and free-spirited, so I just came in without thinking. But I have to say, Columbia and I have been standing here for half an hour and we didn't want to bother you."

"..."

Aberdo recognized the mark on the other person's body and wanted to say that the other person, as the high-ranking executive of the Fools, had no manners at all and was truly shameful.

But to his surprise, the man mocked him for being out of place in Mondstadt and emphasized that he had been waiting for a long time, while the man had failed to fulfill his duty as host.

Executives are a disgusting bunch.

"I did not touch your experimental data casually. No matter how many cold papers there are, they are not as warm as Columbia's hands."

Qin Ye chuckled, took the girl's hand, and walked to the side, indicating that he had no intention of doing anything.

"So what brings you here?" Abedo's tone remained largely unchanged throughout, maintaining a completely calm and even tone.

"It's nothing, I just came to chat with you. I personally think I have something here that will satisfy you."

Qin Ye didn't let the other party continue questioning him, but instead gradually approached Abedo, releasing what he considered to be obvious goodwill.

Flames ignited in his hand, leaving Abedo somewhat bewildered.

What exactly is this man trying to express?

One minute they're mocking me, the next they're trying to establish a connection, and now they're showing off their ability to control elemental forces?

But his thoughts had only progressed halfway when his previously expressionless face changed instantly.

The flames in Qin Ye's hand gradually died down, replaced by violent lightning.

Then came rocks, flowing water, ice, and howling winds, until tender shoots gradually sprouted from the frozen soil that had been covered in ice and snow in the laboratory.

Abedo knew that this was different from his method of creation, which produced new flowers from ashes; this was a scene formed by pure, concentrated elemental power.

"Seven elemental forces..."

Before this, he had never met anyone who could control all seven elements.

Although his master had told him about some more terrifying or special powers, the impact of describing them could never compare to the impact of seeing them with one's own eyes.

"So, what are you trying to say?"

They've taken the bait...

Qin Ye curled the corners of his mouth and took out a stack of papers from his pocket.

"This is research data about my body. Although my Fatui have top scientists, their understanding of alchemy is naturally no match for yours. I hope we can reach some cooperation."

"cooperate?"

Qin Ye took two sheets of paper from the top and handed them directly to Abedo.

Although the boy kept trying to probe, he couldn't help but immerse himself in the information and read it carefully once he actually got his hands on it.

Page 1... Page 2, then turn back to Page 1.

Nearly five minutes later, Abedo looked at Qin Ye with a somewhat unsatisfied expression and sighed.

Tell me your conditions.

From just two pages, Abedo could see traces of alchemy. Although the articles used academic content close to Mount Sumeru, he could still see the similarities.

However, he couldn't jump to conclusions, because based on his experience reading countless Liyue and Inazuma novels, the contents of these two sheets of paper were like a writer's block at a crucial moment, which was frustrating, but it also piqued his interest in what would happen next.

To be honest, he wanted to see what came next; that content was sure to be even more exciting.

"I'll be going to the top of the snow mountain for a while. Before that, I'll hand over all the data to you. I hope you can translate this into a simple and easy-to-understand explanation of alchemy. I'll then cooperate with your research. How about that? Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"

Qin Ye's words were very tempting, meaning that as long as Abedo made a verbal guarantee, the rest of the development would depend entirely on his willingness.

In fact, Qin Ye believed that any researcher who saw such content would not miss the opportunity to study it.

To conduct the research, Qin Ye's cooperation was needed; to get Qin Ye's cooperation, all research results had to be revealed. In the end, it naturally went along with Qin Ye's wishes.

"I hope to finish reading the rest of the content first, and I will give you an answer when you return."

Abedo was cautious, after all, the remaining content might be like some novels, with an exciting beginning but then a lot of filler content, and in reality, it's all the same stuff over and over again.

"Of course, I hope you will choose a path that benefits both of us."

Qin Ye handed the information to the other party, then turned and left with Columbia.

Abedo didn't choose to see the two off, but instead threw himself into his research.

“You never used to offer me any advice on this matter.”

Qin Ye smiled and looked at Columbia beside him.

"Black soil and chalk, the universe and the deepest layers, the immaculate earth gave birth to primordial humans..."

The girl gave an irrelevant answer.

"The Child of Chalk is the most perfect creation of a certain alchemist. The stages of alchemy are divided into black earth, chalk, red earth, and gold, and Abeldo is the one who is most able to access gold. When he uncovers the secrets within, he will naturally become your helper."

"..."

You're a riddle teller, right?

"Qin".

"what happened?"

Do you think riddle tellers are annoying?

The sudden question made Qin Ye freeze in place.

What's this new death-related question and answer?

"Whether or not I am the Riddler, I will not hate Columbia."

"So you're saying other riddle tellers are annoying, don't you think?"

"Yes, I agree with that."

"puff."

The girl let out a silvery laugh.

Qin Ye was somewhat baffled by this development.

"I'm relaying this to you on behalf of someone else; you'll have to understand its meaning yourself."

"..."

So that riddle-solving person is probably 99% me in the past, right?!

Chapter 174 Who is plotting this?

"I never imagined that I, the dignified Executor of the Fools, would have such an embarrassing moment."

Qin Ye's tone was tinged with self-deprecation.

"It's okay, we can walk a little further, I don't mind."

Columbia's voice reached my ears.

"..."

Of course you don't mind.

Qin Ye looked at the girl he was holding in his arms in a princess carry and shook his head helplessly.

He is now facing a very serious problem.

That means he got lost.

He had no idea how to get to the top of the mountain and had been wandering around the main roads and side paths of the snow-capped mountains for who knows how long.

"How about we try hiking into the mountains?"

Columbia offered constructive suggestions.

"Hmm... I do have a better way."

"?"

Qin Ye's gaze sharpened, and a flash of golden light appeared in his black pupils.