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

What was being said was becoming increasingly confusing for D'Artagnan.

"My wife!" Qin Ye gestured with his hand to indicate a petite silhouette: "My other wife!"

"Hey buddy, you're not being fair! You're going to find a mistress behind your brother's back?"

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Little grandma...

Qin Ye sensed something was off, but couldn't quite put his finger on it...

Is it possible that I, a person of high moral character, cannot even detect such a small problem?

It's not impossible...

He thought about it carefully, but there was something in his mind that he couldn't quite put his finger on. Logically speaking, this might be something he wanted to understand through this ever-changing world.

Her thoughts quickly settled down. Since she had run into her best friend right away... even though they were no longer boyfriends and were now best friends, this meant that this unusual feeling must be related to her.

Anyway, let's go out and see what's going on with her.

"Alright... then I'll go out for a walk with you. You go downstairs and wait for me for a bit." Qin Ye accepted the invitation.

"Great!"

Dadalia looked quite happy, raising her hands high, then leaning forward to hug Qin Ye tightly.

"Wait a minute? So all that you were saying was just to distract me? You just didn't want to go out with me?"

The woman's expression was somewhat aggrieved, which sent a chill down Qin Ye's spine.

"Get out of here."

"Okay..."

"..."

After becoming a woman, her thinking ability seemed to have increased, but not completely; after all, she guessed but didn't get the point right.

I wonder where Skirk is here, and whether he's even taking care of his apprentice?

Qin Ye quickly tidied up the bed and went downstairs to find D'Artagnan. She was leaning against the wall with her head tilted slightly, looking at the ground to the side.

Combined with those dull, lifeless eyes, she certainly gives off the feeling of a confused teenage girl.

"Hey! Buddy, you packed up pretty quickly."

The genuine brotherly affection that once existed now gave Qin Ye the feeling that his younger sister was too youthful and lively, and liked to cause trouble everywhere.

"What do you want to buy by asking me to go out this time?"

"I'll just wander around for a bit first, then I'll buy a few better weapons. I'm busy with quests in Liyue and have to spend money on Zhongli, so I don't have time to look at weapons. Now that Zhidong and Liyue are close, I won't get any disdain from others."

Qin Ye nodded: "Understood."

Indeed, it seems that even after becoming a girl, Dadalia's personality remains as decisive and efficient as ever, with almost no difference except for the change in appearance.

As for Sister Zhongli... it's not like we haven't tried to change her, so let's just ignore her.

"By the way, partner, Liyue is holding a Southern Cross Martial Arts Tournament soon, inviting friends from all over the continent to participate. They've even added a battle between Eye of God holders to the original battles that only involved ordinary people. You're quite familiar with that Big Dipper lady, I wonder if you'll be participating?"

Qin Ye observed her best friend's shifty gaze, not daring to look up and meet her eyes, and roughly understood what was going on.

Presumably, this child is going to participate in the Southern Cross Martial Arts Tournament, but is afraid that because he has a good relationship with Hokuto, he might run into him and not be able to have a good fight.

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in these kinds of competitions. Besides, I don't need the Eye of God right now, so I can't exactly go to a competition for ordinary people, can I? Even if the boss really invites me, I'll probably go as a judge."

"I see!" Dadalia met Qin Ye's gaze, her tone revealing a hint of excitement: "Then when the competition starts, remember to come and see my amazing performance when I win first place."

"..."

Why do I feel like you just wanted me to watch you fight from the beginning?

Why does this plot feel reversed? Shouldn't I be the one killing everyone and showing the girls my amazing performance?

"Well, when the competition starts, I'll be a judge. If you don't win, you can ask Piero to write your resignation." Qin Ye looked at the other person teasingly.

"My friend, just leave it to me. I will definitely not let our Fools down!" Dadalia patted her chest, put one hand on her hip, and looked exceptionally confident. Her head was raised, and her closed eyes curved into a happy arc, full of pride.

"Nothing's changed..."

The man muttered to himself softly, then shook his head.

"Huh? What did you say, buddy?"

"nothing."

Qin Ye smiled and chuckled, feeling that his previous worries were somewhat unnecessary.

No matter where they are, what gender the "Young Master" is, or even if their personalities change, the two of them will still be the same pair of partners.

"..."

D'Artagnan looked at Qin Ye's smile and couldn't help but nervously turn her head away.

But her gaze was quickly drawn to a roadside stall: "Oh? This set of weapons is quite interesting."

After saying that, she left Qin Ye behind and ran to the stall: "No wonder my friend always said that there are hidden masters among ordinary people... He truly lives up to his reputation..."

The stall displayed blades of various sizes and shapes, packaged in fairly elegant leather bags, but a weapon connoisseur like D'Artagnan could immediately recognize their extraordinary nature.

There are knives specifically designed to sever tendons, knives to cut bones... This knife seems capable of causing uncontrollable bleeding?

D'Artagnan took them out one by one to look at them, nodding from time to time.

"...You want to buy this?" Qin Ye had caught up from behind, his expression quite interesting.

"Of course, my friend. While this weapon set may not be suitable for wide-ranging attacks, its strength lies in its ease of use and portability, making it suitable for various situations. Look at this knife; if it were to be embedded directly into a person's shinbone... um..."

Her hands were still gesturing in the air, and her quick and precise movements proved that she was indeed a seasoned warrior.

It was indeed a bit inappropriate to swing that knife at the boss.

A large hand tightly covered her mouth, causing Dadalia to struggle.

"I'm sorry, boss, she's been studying anatomy lately, and she definitely doesn't have any special inclinations."

Seeing the old man's arms trembling, Qin Ye quickly explained and smoothed things over.

"Didn't you say you were going to find Ningguang? She doesn't like people being late." He wouldn't let Dadalia say another word and dragged her away.

Hopefully, the old man will let us off the hook when he hears the name Tianquanxing...

Of course, the possibility of being so frightened that they lose their memory cannot be ruled out.

"Buddy, at least let me observe a little longer before deciding whether to buy it or not..."

"If you want me to go back, I'll have Tatiana prepare one for you. She has plenty, and it won't cost you any money."

"Such a good thing?" Dadalia lifted her upper eyelids and chuckled.

"Of course, she uses far more tools than this when she cooks."

"What cooking?" The smile froze on his face.

"Don't you know? Those are various kitchen utensils that Liyue prepared to handle different cuisines, not weapons."

D'Artagnan's mouth gaped slightly: "That design that makes people bleed uncontrollably?"

"Used to bleed pigs."

"Huh? Then what's the point of such a clever design?" The girl began to criticize the creator: "What a waste of such a good design idea."

"Not everyone can wield a fruit knife to chop down the Snow Pig King..."

“That’s true…” Dadalia crossed her arms and pouted, “I’ve never used Liyue kitchenware before when I cooked for Tok and the others. I never imagined it was so sophisticated. I must ask Tatiana to get me a set when I get back.”

Qin Ye tried hard to suppress his laughter, but in the end he could only sigh helplessly.

Fortunately, D'Artagnan was not attracted by other shops on the street and went straight to the blacksmith shop, which made Qin Ye very gratified.

Warriors never hesitate...

"Boss, what's wrong with you? Can't you wrap the grip tape? Don't you offer any after-sales service? I have to do it all myself? Shouldn't you give me a discount?"

Watching D'Artagnan haggle with the blacksmith, Qin Ye swallowed back the words of praise he had just uttered in his mind.

The girl leaned forward, pointing her index finger at an exquisite black dagger, one hand on her hip, exchanging words with the shopkeeper.

"I didn't expect this young lady to be an expert. But since it's a combat item, wrapping it up too elaborately will affect its combat efficiency. You should know that, right?"

"No, even if I tie a bow on my spear, that's my own business, isn't it?" Dadalia's voice weakened.

The boss noticed the girl glancing back every now and then, and following her gaze, he spotted Qin Ye standing in the distance.

He nodded knowingly: "The young lady has a good eye for gifts. She's from Zhidong, isn't she?"

"Huh? How did the boss know?"

"..."

Besides the winter solstice, which other country's girls would give weapons to their sweethearts?

"Alright, I'll wrap you up a bit first, then apply some oil. But after the fancy packaging, it might not be suitable for use in combat. Are you sure you're okay with that?"

"Well, my partner doesn't need these when he's fighting."

"..."

Why did you give him all this?

Sigh...this young man...

Qin Ye stood aside, deep in thought, still searching for a way to leave this strange world, and paid no attention to the conversation over there.

"Partner... um..."

Dadalia was holding a gift box, the bow on which didn't look very pretty; it looked like the girl had tied it herself.

She awkwardly handed over the box: "Partner, thank you for taking care of me all these years, whether it's becoming an executive officer, or Master Silky's matter, or now that I can train under Sister Zhongli... My parents, brothers and sisters, all owe a debt to you for taking care of them too."

Qin Ye reached out and took the box: "Why are you being so coy? In my career as an executive officer, you are my most trusted friend. Without your help, I would definitely not be able to do anything."

He still doesn't understand the current situation.

"Then... Tatiana said she doesn't mind us... would you mind?"

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