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

"Do you need any help?"

Qin Ye asked with concern.

"It's alright, buddy. Even if there were a few more of these small fry, I wouldn't be able to handle them all by myself."

The two handles of the water blade merged into one, transforming into a sharp double-headed blade.

"A flaw is fleeting."

Chapter 201 Disrespect for the Immortal Master

"Traveler, where are we going next?"

Paimon's words clearly conveyed her boredom at that moment.

Although strolling around the streets of Liyue would be a very pleasant thing, the events that had happened recently and the habits she had developed from her long adventures kept her completely occupied.

Ying's sister Tatiana has already abandoned us without any politeness and is acting on her own. She doesn't even take me, the mighty Paimon, seriously!

And then there's Zhongli, who just got freed and then disappeared without a trace, without even having a chance to say a word. I wanted to cling to his coattails... no, I wanted to make friends!

Anyone who didn't know better would think Liyue was completely at his mercy! He'll make you suffer a crushing defeat sooner or later!

The most important thing is Qin Ye! He took that "Young Master" off to do some kind of "Liyue cultural exploration." He even said that non-professionals weren't allowed to participate, but he clearly didn't want to include us!

Damn it, it's all...

She glanced silently at the full Mora bag at Ying's waist.

It's all the young master's fault! He insisted on taking the wealthy man away!

"Alright, Paimon, stop complaining. Sometimes rest is an important part of adventure. Besides, everyone has their own plans, which is normal. After all, you and I are just two unknown adventurers."

Ying was quite open-minded. She knew that since Qin Ye had brought the two of them to Liyue, it meant he would definitely need her help in the future. If she didn't conserve her energy now, who knew how he would mess with her later?

"Waaah! Even you're saying that? Can't you have a little ambition?!" Paimon clearly didn't see what was going on and protested directly.

The girl shook her head helplessly, stopped, and was about to explain the reason to her good partner when a slight tremor came from her feet, interrupting her words.

Most people probably wouldn't care too much, as Liyue's buildings are extremely earthquake-resistant, and such slight vibrations would have virtually no impact on their work.

However, Ying was different. Having just absorbed the elemental power of the Geo statue, she was extremely sensitive to it and could understand that such vibrations were not formed naturally.

Paimon.

"Ah, what's wrong?" Bai Feifei was startled by the traveler's serious expression.

"Didn't you say you felt too relaxed right now? Come with me somewhere."

"Where to go?"

"Find the source of this tremor."

-

Wangshu Inn

Tatiana placed the almond tofu she had made herself on the table and calmly sat down in a chair on the roof of the inn.

Surprisingly, the tastes of immortals are not much different from those of humans.

She pondered silently in her heart.

It wasn't because she had personally witnessed the "Great Sage Who Subdued Demons" being attracted to almond tofu, but rather because that's what Brother Qin Ye told her.

Since it was that person who said it, it must be 100% correct.

I wonder if the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons is currently at Wangshu Inn. If he arrives at the wrong time, he won't be able to complete the task assigned by Brother Qin Ye.

She has a lot of patience; it's perfectly normal for her to wait here for a whole day and night.

Although Brother Qin Ye said that if the other party didn't appear, calling his name a few more times might be able to get him to come out, it would be quite impolite to do so.

Besides, it wasn't me who knew him, so he might not even care.

"mortal..."

A soft murmur drifted from the top of the Wangshu Inn. A boy of average height stood silently on one foot at the very top of the tower, watching the girl who had suddenly appeared and taken his seat.

This scene seems somewhat familiar; not long ago, a man with silver tongue did the same thing...

and many more?

The boy's figure instantly appeared in front of Tatiana: "You are... Qin Ye's side?"

Tatiana was inwardly surprised, but showed no outward sign of it, quickly straightening up: "Hello, may I ask if you are the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons?"

What's truly perplexing isn't the other person's swift movements or their emotionless way of speaking.

Instead...

She and the other person had basically never met, yet the other person recognized her immediately.

How long did this person follow Brother Qin Ye to become so skilled?

Xiao nodded slightly, about to ask the other party's purpose, but then realized that Qin Ye had ordered an ignorant girl to take his seat, and he couldn't help but frown.

"Hmph, Qin Ye sent you?"

He silently turned his back.

"Brother Qin Ye sent me to ask you if you know anything about the death of Emperor Yan Wang?"

"What did you say?" Xiao's eyes widened suddenly as he turned and stared intently into Tatiana's eyes. "What nonsense are you spouting?"

He recently sensed unusual activity near Wangshu. To ensure that nothing unexpected happens in the area, he has been living in the wild for half a month straight, and hasn't even had time to come back for a hot meal.

However, the innkeepers usually don't allow people to come to the top floor casually, especially if they bring their favorite food and sit opposite their usual seat. He had no choice but to come and investigate.

"How could I dare to deceive the Great Sage who vanquishes demons?"

Despite the oppressive gaze, Tatiana remained calm and composed, as if recounting something completely ordinary.

"Why are the people in the inn..." Xiao muttered to himself.

"Lord Yan has only been dead for a few days. You went out to deal with evil spirits and had no rest. I'm afraid the landlady didn't dare to tell you because she was afraid you wouldn't be able to accept it."

The boy sighed and shook his head slightly: "No, even if the whole of Liyue Harbor accepts this, I understand that it is impossible for that person to perish."

After all, who could be a match for the Rock King Emperor?

Tatiana smiled.

Just as Qin Yege predicted, the immortals' delayed access to information was also one of Zhongli's methods of luring the enemy.

But now that Brother Qin Ye has arrived, disrupting the other side's plans is the best way to put the arrow on the bowstring, so this is no longer necessary.

“You’re right, that’s why I’m here. The Emperor isn’t dead; he has another plan. He’s working with Brother Qin Ye, and it’s their idea to bother you. I’m here to relay their message.”

Actually, it was Qin Ye's idea alone... but he felt that Zhong Li definitely wouldn't refuse.

"What does that lord want me to do?" Xiao seemed particularly interested in this.

They've taken the bait...

"He hopes you will assist him in investigating the recent movements of the Abyss."

The strong tremor suddenly interrupted the girl's words.

Xiao remained calm and composed: "Yes, I understand. Follow me."

He reached out his palm, wanting to pat the other person's shoulder.

"..."

His gaze quickly swept downwards, landing on his feet.

Hmm... I think I'll pass on tiptoeing...

Tatiana understood the other person's concerns, and silently squatted down, bringing her shoulders to a height that Xiao could reach.

"..."

Disrespectful to the immortal master.

Chapter 202 Where is Katarina?

"Lie down, buddy, I'll take care of the rest!"

Qin Ye watched quietly as Tadalia jumped into the black mud and fought with the enemy, then took out a bag of sunflower seeds from his pocket.

Actually... I never intended to come up here in the first place. Good luck, big brother selling toys.

Since there are already assistants who are taking on the combat duties very willingly, Qin Ye's task is to explore the surrounding area.

If I remember correctly, there should also be a Punishment Nail somewhere in the Abyss of Layered Rocks, and I wonder if there's something related to me near that nail...

It can only be said that it cannot be ruled out, but the possibility is not high.

Because if he really was the one who made the backup plan, he certainly wouldn't have made everyone's backup plans the same.

Moreover, there was nothing to attract or guide him this time, making the possibility even less likely.

"Unstoppable force!"

"Stop the water with a single arrow!"

"Can you escape?"

While the battle raged on Tartaglia's side, Qin Ye took out a simplified deployment map of the Layered Rock Abyss.

That bastard Puccini... He clearly got my people under control, but he gave me a crappy map and even shortchanged me. I feel disgusted.

Moreover, the Ninth Company is quite special, with a large number of cyborgs and elites in this team. Other units have even begun to gradually retreat outwards, while the Ninth Company is going deeper and deeper into the interior.

Even if deep down they feel the chances of gaining anything are slim to none, they still continue to take the risk...

No, it's not the rooster himself who's in danger, and he does have some fighting ability, so naturally he's not worried about these things.

Thanks to Dortore's research over the years, such elite teams can now be mass-produced with negligible side effects, but that is no reason to treat them as disposable items.

"partner!"

Tartaglia stepped onto the back of the rock dragon, his right knee forward, slightly bent, while his left leg stood firmly on its back, and he swung his longbow rapidly.