Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

"Oh dear, sir, you misunderstand. This is just an ordinary apprentice knight of our Knights of Favonius. He has only been with us for a short time. Young people are hot-tempered and don't know the rules. Please forgive him."

Then, he changed the subject, glancing with his one eye at the young master's calf, his mockery palpable.

"But now it seems that the renowned Executor of the Fools and a mere apprentice knight of our Knights of Favonius... well, their skills seem to be about the same?"

These words were barbed and sarcastic, employing every possible means of mockery.

The young master's face instantly darkened.

"interesting!"

Almost the instant the words were spoken, the young master's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he made his move without warning!

Water elemental power instantly condensed into twin blades in his hands, swift as lightning, and stabbed straight at Yi Chen's face!

Yi Chen's anger had already reached its peak!

My ambition level exploded instantly!

He was going to give that arrogant orange-haired guy a good, deliberate punch!

Just as Yi Chen's fist was about to unleash a torrent of fury and golden light, and the young master's water blade was about to pierce through in the blink of an eye—

A clear, sharp, and authoritative female voice suddenly rang out, striking the tense battlefield like a thunderclap!

Immediately afterwards, several figures quickly parted the crowd!

The person in the lead is none other than Keqing, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue!

Behind her followed a squad of well-equipped, solemn-looking Thousand Rock Army soldiers, who instantly brought the scene under control.

Keqing quickly scanned the entire scene, her gaze lingering for a moment on the groaning West Wind Knight lying on the ground and on the tense standoff between Yichen and the young master, her delicate brows furrowing.

Without hesitation, she stepped forward and shielded Yi Chen, Kaiya, and the Mondstadt knights on the ground behind herself and the Thousand Rock Army, facing the young master directly.

"Young Master, what do you mean by this? To openly attack a guest of Liyue in Liyue Harbor—is the Kingdom of Winter trying to damage diplomatic relations between our two countries?!"

Chapter 10 Keqing: So Awesome!

When the young master saw Keqing arrive, he immediately suppressed the surging fighting spirit and water elemental power around him, spread his hands, and put on that harmless, sunny smile again, as if he hadn't been the one who launched the sneak attack.

"Lord Yuheng, what are you saying?"

"I have only long admired the Knights of Favonius and am itching to have a friendly exchange with you all."

Isn't it normal for martial artists to test each other's skills?

"A friendly sparring match?!"

Ke Qing's eyebrows shot up as she pointed at the Favonius Knights on the ground, who were clearly badly injured and still groaning.

"You call this a friendly sparring match?! Young master, do you have some misunderstanding about the word 'friendly'?!"

The young master shrugged, his smile unchanged.

"I can't help it, Lord Yuheng. In a friendly spar, it's inevitable that you'll sometimes lose control. Are they too weak? Is that my fault?"

Ke Qing's chest heaved with anger, but faced with the young master's stubborn attitude, she was momentarily speechless and couldn't find the right words to immediately refute him.

Just then, Yi Chen, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

“That’s right, Lord Yuheng, this is indeed a ‘friendly sparring’.”

Upon hearing this, not only was Ke Qing stunned, but even the young master looked at him with slight surprise.

Yi Chen stepped forward and stood side by side with Ke Qing.

"Moreover, I find this kind of exchange very interesting. So, I propose that we hold a formal competition tomorrow."

"I wonder if you, sir, would be willing to keep this apprentice knight of the Knights of Favonius company company and have some fun?"

His tone was calm, but anyone could hear the chilling fighting spirit hidden within it.

If the young master continues to be so arrogant, the reputation of the Knights of Favonius will truly be trampled on, which is something Yi Chen cannot tolerate.

Ke Qing looked at Yi Chen as he approached and became very anxious. She quickly signaled to him with her eyes not to act impulsively.

Prince Tartaglia's reputation as a battle maniac resounded throughout the world. Among the Fatui Enforcers, her strength was renowned for its direct and forceful attacks, and even she herself was not certain of victory.

Couldn't this "apprentice knight" see that she was trying to quell the trouble and protect them?

However, Yi Chen turned his head and gave Ke Qing a confident look, as if to say, "Don't worry, leave it to me."

Ke Qing was slightly taken aback when she received that look.

The composure and decisiveness in his eyes were unlike that of an impulsive novice knight; rather, they resembled those of a seasoned general in control of the overall situation.

For some inexplicable reason, she developed a slight trust in Yichen.

Yi Chen looked at the young master again and added, "I hope Lord Yuheng can act as a referee to ensure the 'fairness' and 'friendliness' of the competition, what do you say?"

Having said all that, Keqing knew she could no longer stop it.

She took a deep breath, suppressed her worries, regained the majesty of Yuheng Star, and spoke loudly.

"Very well! Since both sides are willing, then I, Liyue, will act as the host and provide the venue and notarization for the two of you! Tomorrow at noon, I will set aside a special area outside the city for the two of you to spar to your heart's content!"

"But! Before that, if anyone is still engaging in these so-called 'sparring' in private, don't blame us, Liyue, for turning against them!"

Upon hearing this, the young master was overjoyed that his goal had been achieved. Not only could he have a fair fight with this interesting opponent, but he could also continue to put pressure on the Knights of Favonius. He couldn't be more satisfied.

He nodded, a confident smile on his face, and turned to leave with his men.

Yi Chen's cold voice came again, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

Keqing, the young master, and even Kaiya looked at Yichen with suspicion, wondering what he was going to do next.

In Yi Chen's eyes, the Mangekyou Sharingan quietly reappeared.

He didn't look at the young master, but instead glanced at the advance team of the Fools.

The next moment, something strange happened!

Those Fool soldiers who had been standing there, full of arrogance, suddenly seemed to have their bones removed. Their eyes glazed over instantly, and before they could even utter a muffled groan, they all collapsed to the ground with a thud, falling into a deep coma!

Only the young master remained standing there. He hadn't even realized what had happened. He only felt a sudden mental fluctuation before all his men collapsed!

Seeing this, Yi Chen nodded slightly and gestured to the young master, "Now, you can leave with your people."

The young master's smile vanished completely, and for the first time, anger truly ignited in his eyes.

He stared intently at Yi Chen, his voice forced out through clenched teeth:

"Apprentice knight? Heh... Very well, I'll remember you. Tomorrow, I'll tear you to pieces with my own hands."

Faced with this blatant threat, Yi Chen simply responded with an even colder gaze.

"If you can do it, give it a try."

The young master glanced at Ke Qing, whose expression was equally unfriendly, and the Thousand Rock Army behind her, who were holding long spears and ready for battle. He suppressed the urge to attack immediately, snorted coldly, said nothing more, and turned to leave in a long stride.

As for those unconscious subordinates, other members of the Fools will naturally handle them.

After the young master left with suppressed anger, the tense atmosphere at the scene finally eased slightly.

The soldiers of the Thousand Rocks began to help the Knights of Favonius lift their wounded comrades up and take them to nearby clinics for treatment, and disperse the crowd of onlookers.

Keqing turned around to face Yichen and Kaiya.

She took a deep breath, striving to maintain the dignified and serious expression befitting the Liyue Seven Stars, and said in a businesslike manner:

"Mr. Yichen, Captain Kaeya, today's events were due to our Liyue's inadequate defense, causing you all to be frightened. Liyue will fully cover the medical expenses for the injured knights, as well as any subsequent compensation."

However, when Ke Qing looked at Yi Chen, her deliberately serious expression almost crumbled, and a hint of undisguised pleasure and admiration flashed quickly in the depths of her eyes.

God knows how relieved she felt when she saw Yi Chen calmly and instantly take down all the Fools' henchmen!

She had long disliked the Fools who ran rampant in Liyue Harbor, constantly testing the limits, and always acting like they were the best in the world!

However, due to their status and international relations, they often have to endure and maneuver.

What Yichen did just now was exactly what she had always wanted to do but couldn't!

Although the method was a bit...too direct and surprising.

Ke Qing coughed lightly, turned slightly to the side, and under the guise of adjusting her cuffs, whispered rapidly to Yi Chen in a voice only the three of them could hear:

“…Well done.”

After saying that, she immediately returned to her usual elegant demeanor, as if that little compliment had never happened.

But Yi Chen and Kaiya both heard it clearly.

Kaiya stroked his chin, his gaze towards Yichen becoming even more playful.

This kid has not only charmed Secretary Gan Yu, but it seems that even the notoriously strict Yu Hengxing has taken a liking to him.

Yi Chen found Ke Qing's quick expression control somewhat amusing. He nodded and replied in a similarly low voice.

"You flatter me, Lord Yuheng. It is my duty."

Ke Qing nodded slightly, no longer dwelling on the topic, and then spoke seriously.

"Mr. Yichen, are you truly confident about tomorrow's sparring match? Young Master Dadalia's strength is by no means ordinary. He is fond of fighting, experienced, and has fought countless battles. You..."

She paused, still unable to suppress a hint of worry.

"No need to force yourself. If you change your mind now, I have my own ways to handle it."

Although she felt relieved, she was even more reluctant to see her reliable friend from Mondstadt get hurt at this crucial moment.

Yi Chen shook his head, his face showing no sign of tension, but rather an eagerness as if he could finally let loose.

"Don't worry, Lord Yuheng, he can't beat me."

This confidence is not arrogance, but stems from an absolute understanding of one's own strength, as well as... the various cheat codes granted by the system.

Looking at Yi Chen's appearance, Ke Qing recalled his cold gaze and the strange way he instantly took down all the Fools. Her worries inexplicably dissipated.

Perhaps... he really does have a special winning strategy?

"In that case, I wish Mr. Yichen a successful start tomorrow."

Ke Qing said no more and resumed her decisive and efficient style.

"I will arrange the venue and security to ensure a fair competition. Captain Kaiya, Mr. Yichen, I need to take care of the follow-up matters first. Excuse me."

She nodded slightly to the two of them, then turned around and directed Qianyan Army to handle the scene efficiently. Her figure quickly disappeared into the busy crowd.

Watching Keqing leave, Kaiya nudged Yichen with his elbow and teased him.

"Wow, you've not only won Miss Gan Yu's favor, but even Yu Heng Xing is looking at you differently? You haven't even learned the 'way to make money,' but you've already mastered the 'way to socialize' without a teacher?"

Yi Chen rolled his eyes at him: "Stop talking nonsense. Go check on the injured brothers."

Kaiya smiled, his expression turning serious. "Let's go. But speaking of which, are you really going to fight that battle maniac tomorrow? Need me to come up with a strategy for you? I'll give you a 20% discount!"

Yi Chen strode into the inn, his tone indifferent.

"There's no need to go to such lengths to deal with him."

What he's more concerned about now is how to continue his "way to make money" learning plan after beating up the young master tomorrow, and... whether he should write about the fight in the letter to Commander Qin tonight.

Hmm... I'll write about how much business knowledge I've learned in Liyue first. As for the fighting... I'll talk about it when she asks.

Chapter 11 Trash Talk

At noon the next day, outside Liyue City, in a special training ground that had been thoroughly cleared by the Thousand Rock Army.

The atmosphere was heavy and somber.

On one side of the field, [Young Master] Datalia slowly walked in. He was still wearing his signature winter attire, with a smile on his face that seemed relaxed and carefree, but actually concealed excitement and fighting spirit.

He casually moved his wrists and ankles, as if what was about to happen was not a potentially bloody fight, but a fun game.

On the other side, Yi Chen steadily entered the arena.

Today he was dressed in a practical outfit, devoid of his usual carefree and abstract nature, only displaying a cold focus.

The audience was a truly star-studded lineup.

The seven stars of Liyue were almost all present—Ningguang, the star of Tianquan, sat in the center, holding a pipe in her hand, her expression inscrutable;

Yuheng Star Keqing stood slightly forward, her brows furrowed, her gaze fixed intently on the arena;