Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

Xiao Yichen was just wondering what to talk about when he heard this. He immediately turned his head, his eyes lit up, and he nodded, trying his best to remain calm.

"Hmm... alright. Thank you for your trouble."

He reached out his little hand, naturally wanting her to help him up—after all, getting off the thick cushion was quite a feat given his current height.

Ayaka Kamisato looked at the small, white, and tender hand reaching out to her, and her heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

She took a gentle breath, and then very gently and carefully wrapped her hand around his soft little hand, and with a little force, lifted him up from the cushion.

The moment she held his small hand, a wonderful feeling flowed through Ayaka Kamisato's heart.

The owner of this tiny hand is so young and fragile, yet he possesses the power and will to stir up storms.

This contradictory feeling stirred within her an indescribable protective instinct, as well as a deeper curiosity and excitement.

"Please follow me, Mr. Yichen."

She spoke softly, without letting go of his hand, and naturally led him out of the study.

Meanwhile, high above the clouds above Inazuma Castle.

Wendy, or rather, Barbatos, the wind god, withdrew his gaze from the Kamiya Mansion, breathed a sigh of relief, and his face regained its usual lazy smile.

"Thank goodness he's not dead... This kid always manages to cause a huge commotion that scares even the God of Death."

He patted the scales of Dvalin beside him.

"However, this must never happen again."

He pondered for a moment, then silently transformed a portion of his power into an extremely concealed protective mark, precisely sending it into Yi Chen's body, who was walking with his short legs in the courtyard of the Shenli family, from a great distance.

This is an insurance policy.

An insurance policy that could potentially give him a chance to survive in the most critical moment.

After doing all this, Wendy was about to ask Dvalin to leave for the time being.

A fierce purple bolt of lightning tore through the clouds without warning, and a violent pressure descended instantly!

Lei, holding a naginata, appeared expressionless opposite Barbatos.

"Has he finally arrived, Balzeb?"

Wendy didn't seem surprised, but the languid look on her face lessened slightly.

"Barbatos?"

Lei Movie had some doubts.

"Why are you here? Do you want to interfere in Inazuma's family affairs?"

Wendy shrugged, but her eyes remained unyielding.

"Don't be so nervous, I was just passing by. I was just checking to see if that mischievous kid was really alright."

"He has nothing to do with you."

Lei's tone became even colder.

"He overstepped his divine authority and deserved divine punishment. This was his own choice."

Wendy smiled, but there was no warmth in her smile.

“Barzebu, centuries have passed, and you’re still the same. You lock yourself away, thinking that by not seeing or hearing, you can maintain your so-called ‘eternity’? Look at Inazuma below, and then look at that child who’s willing to offend you to change all of this… Do you really think your ‘eternity’ is right?”

"No need for you to say more!"

The light emanating from Lei's naginata in the movie intensified.

"The eternity of Inazuma is up to me! Anemo Archon of Mondstadt, depart from my realm!"

The two deities stood silently facing each other above the clouds, the air seemingly freezing.

Below, in the courtyard of the Shen family, Xiao Yichen seemed to sense something and subconsciously looked up at the sky, only to see a vast expanse of blue.

"What's wrong, Mr. Yichen?"

Ayaka Kamisato noticed his distraction and asked softly.

"nothing."

Xiao Yichen shook his head, refocusing his attention on the exquisite courtyard before him.

"It seems... I have a feeling that someone I know is nearby... Maybe it's just my imagination."

He gripped Ayaka Kamisato's fingers even tighter in return.

"Let's keep shopping."

The courtyard of the Kamisato family is exquisite and unique, with a beautiful view at every turn.

Little Yichen, led by Ayaka Kamisato, struggled to keep up with her pace with his short legs.

Although he would rather run and jump around and explore on his own, he could only try to maintain a steady pace due to the limitations of his current body and the burden of being "Mr. Yichen".

Chapter 22 Can Men Be That Beautiful Too?

Ayaka Kamisato considerately slowed her pace, accommodating Yichen's small steps.

Looking at the serious little figure beside her, she found it increasingly fascinating and couldn't help but softly ask about something she had always been curious about:

"Mr. Yichen, I heard that when you were serving as the magistrate of Tianling, you implemented many new policies, such as adjusting tariffs on outlying islands, re-examining cases from the period of the Eye Hunting Order, and dispatching medical teams to remote areas..."

"Ayaka, may I be so bold as to ask how you came up with these ideas and put them into practice in such a short time? It seems you encountered quite a bit of resistance along the way?"

She thought the other party would brush it off with something like "official business secret" or "it's not appropriate to talk about this with children," or at least give it some thought.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yichen answered almost without hesitation, his sweet, childlike voice flowing smoothly, his logic frighteningly clear:

"The exorbitant tariffs on outlying islands may appear prosperous, but in reality they stifle small and medium-sized businesses and enrich the Hiiragi family and the fools behind them."

Lowering tariffs may reduce tax revenue in the short term, but in the long run it can stimulate business and expand the tax base.

There was resistance, of course; members of the Hiiragi family faction almost came to blows in the council chamber, but after I confiscated their property, no one said a word.

"The cases under the 'Eye Hunt Order' are simpler; many are wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice. Either the lower-level officials arrest people arbitrarily to complete their tasks, or they use the opportunity to retaliate."

By simply setting up an independent review team, bypassing the original handling system, reviewing the case files again, and conducting on-site visits, the truth can be revealed quickly.

The main resistance came from some old-timers in the Kujo family, who felt that overturning the verdict would damage the shogunate's authority, ha…”

He let out a cold laugh that was completely out of character for his appearance.

"...Is saving face more important than human life?"

"The medical team is needed because the war and pollution of the evil spirits on Bayun Island and Shenwu Tomb have been going on for too long, and plagues and injuries are frequent. Simply sending supplies is not enough; professional doctors and medicines are also necessary."

The main obstacle... was the lack of money. The national treasury had been nearly emptied by those corrupt officials. I covered part of it out of my own pocket, and also sold the houses of several corrupt officials to raise some funds.

He spoke eloquently, dissecting the intricate political affairs, the power struggles among various factions, and his methods for breaking the deadlock, using the most straightforward and even somewhat rough language, as simply as saying that the weather was nice today.

Ayaka Kamisato was completely stunned.

She opened her mouth slightly, looked down at the little boy beside her who still needed her to hold his hand to walk steadily across the stone path, and was overwhelmed with emotion.

Those problems that she and her brother found incredibly difficult and required repeated deliberation and calculation seemed to have become simple obstacles that could be easily overcome with a single punch in his words.

His thinking is direct, efficient, and even somewhat "reckless," yet he always manages to accurately grasp the core of the problem and forcefully push it forward in an almost domineering manner.

This wisdom, courage, and execution...

"Mr. Yichen, as expected... is as witty as rumored."

Ayaka Kamisato exclaimed sincerely that the longing she had felt, which had originated from rumors, had become even more real and intense.

She could almost see through that youthful exterior the dazzling soul that wielded power amidst a sea of ​​official documents and forged ahead defiantly through countless obstacles.

Ayaka Kamisato couldn't help but purse her lips and smile slightly.

She hadn't yet seen the "noble and imposing," "calm and dignified" demeanor of the acting magistrate that was rumored to be on this little guy.

However, looking at his current exquisitely sculpted profile, Ayaka Kamisato could easily imagine how handsome and outstanding he would be after regaining his adult form.

Perhaps it's even more beautiful than the rumors suggest?

The thought quietly crossed her mind, making Ayaka Kamisato's ears feel slightly warm.

Xiao Yichen didn't notice the subtle change in the girl's thoughts beside him. He was attracted by the several plump koi in the pond and subconsciously wanted to break free and run over to see them, but he immediately remembered his "persona" and stopped in his tracks, just staring at them longingly.

Ayaka Kamisato noticed his subtle movements, understood his meaning, and said softly.

"The koi over there are a new variety that my brother recently acquired. They are quite rare. Would you like to take a closer look, Mr. Yichen?"

As she spoke, she naturally led him to the edge of the pool, and even gave him a careful reminder.

"Watch your step, the stones by the pool are slippery."

She crouched down, still holding his hand to prevent him from falling in, and gently introduced the fish swimming in the water.

Xiao Yichen was so engrossed in watching that he unconsciously leaned against Ayaka Kamisato to maintain his balance.

A faint, refreshing yet gentle fragrance, like the first snow melting, wafted into his nose, giving him a sense of inexplicable peace.

Sunlight filtered through the treetops, casting long shadows of the two figures, one tall and one short, that intertwined.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and an indescribable, quietly growing, ambiguous atmosphere.

As Ayaka Kamisato looked at Ichichen beside her, who was childlike in his gaze at the koi fish yet possessed astonishing wisdom and courage, she felt a tender emotion spreading in her heart like ripples on a pond.

Perhaps taking care of such a "special" gentleman would be a very interesting experience.

Several weeks passed quietly, and thanks to Yi Chen's superhuman recovery ability, his body had grown from a three-year-old child to a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old.

Although he has not fully recovered to his peak, his posture has become more upright, and most of the immaturity in his eyes and brows has faded, revealing the beginnings of his original handsome features.

Combined with the refined and aloof air that he exudes when he's cold and aloof, a quality that has become even more pronounced due to the system's rewards, he is already someone who would make anyone exclaim, "A handsome young man!"

Inside the Shinri family's dojo.

Yi Chen, holding the Black Gold Ancient Blade, was practicing his swordsmanship.

Thanks to Huo Lingfei's terrifying learning ability and the earlier system-infused Sword Mastery, his understanding and application of weapons have long surpassed the boundaries of the mortal world, entering a certain realm of "Tao". It is no exaggeration to call him the Teyvat Sword Saint.

His movements were sometimes as graceful and agile as a flowing breeze, and sometimes as steady and solid as a rock.

The black gold ancient sword seemed to come alive in his hands, slicing through the air with a deep and rhythmic hum.

Whenever Yi Chen swung his sword with all his might, an invisible background music seemed to echo in the air, desolate, ancient, yet full of power, adding an indescribable aura and charm to each of his slashes and turns.

Ayaka Kamisato knelt quietly at the edge of the dojo, her gaze fixed on the dancing figure in the center.

Cherry blossom petals were occasionally swept into the arena by the air currents, dancing in the whirlwind created by his blade, yet they could not get any closer to him.

The boy's focused expression and fluid movements, combined with the invisible yet soul-stirring background music, created a visually striking scene.

He is dashing, handsome, powerful, and possesses a touch of mysterious nobility.

Ayaka Kamisato felt her heart beating faster and faster, her cheeks burning slightly, and her breathing unconsciously becoming softer.

She had seen countless masters of swordsmanship, but none had ever combined power and beauty in such a breathtaking way.

Chapter 23 The Woman Who Gets Irritated

Just then, a perfectly timed breeze swept through the hall, ruffling Yi Chen's slightly messy bangs and swirling up more petals from the cherry trees outside the dojo, like a pink snowfall.

Yi Chen, meanwhile, had just completed a swift and decisive sheathing motion.

The black gold ancient sword was precisely sheathed, and the invisible background music reached its end at that very moment, its lingering melody echoing endlessly.

He stood still, breathing slightly, but his breathing quickly returned to normal.

A few cherry blossoms, blown down by the wind, drifted down and landed right in front of him.

He subconsciously raised the hand that wasn't holding the knife, and with a gentle flick of his long fingers, he held a few whole cherry blossom petals on his fingertips.

Sunlight streamed through the windowpanes of the training hall, perfectly outlining the lines of his profile. His slightly lowered eyelashes, straight nose, thin, slightly pursed lips, and the aloof, noble air that emanated effortlessly from years of experience and the enhancements provided by the system…

At this moment, the young man seemed to have stepped out of an ancient painting, a noble young master skilled in both literature and martial arts, stunning the world and unexpectedly and fiercely crashing into Ayaka Kamisato's heart.

Ayaka Kamisato stared blankly at the scene, feeling a "buzz" in her brain, as if a dazzling firework had exploded in her mind!

The combined visual and auditory aesthetic impact reached its peak!

She felt an indescribable surge of heat rush to her head, and her nose stung with tears…