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Upon hearing Ed's announcement, Ye Mingxiang chuckled softly: "You seemed to have said before that you wanted us to 'freeze to death in the snow and wind'? Now it seems that prophecy has failed."

Ed remained silent.

“Coincidentally, I also know a little about prophecy.” Ye Mingxiang removed the helmet covering her face and casually tossed it aside.

His gaunt face, long white hair, and scarlet single eye, always hidden by his helmet, were covered by a helmet. He also had a small horn growing on his forehead.

He pointed his sword at the giant serpent in the ruins.

“There are four types of people in this world… You are the first type. I predict that you will soon become a dead man.”

The tall, white-haired fairy stood before the ruins of Qingxupu, holding her water-colored spear horizontally, exuding an aura of "one person guarding the pass, ten thousand men cannot break through".

This white-haired fairy is none other than Shen He.

She came here, of course, to guard the Qingxupu Ruins.

But she didn't come alone today.

There was another tall woman beside her.

Shen He's height is comparable to most men in Liyue, but the woman next to her is even taller.

The woman wore a dark green, fitted long robe, a light black, tight-fitting gauze overlay, and a white shawl shaped like a crane's tail, adorned with a red rope ornament similar to Shen He's. If Gan Yu were also present, perhaps people would notice that the three women's clothing seemed to fit together perfectly as a set.

"Master," Shen He called softly.

The only person she would call "Master" was, of course, the True Lord Liuyun Borrowing the Wind.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun usually maintains the image of a crane, and she is very fond of her crane image. It is extremely rare for her to transform into a human.

She usually appears in human form when she needs to use those hands that can wield both a gun and a bow.

Liu Yun turned around and pushed up his red half-rimmed glasses.

"Shen He, are you getting impatient?"

Shen He simply nodded. They had been here for a long time, but the person who was supposed to come had never arrived.

Liu Yun took out a sturdy ancient timepiece from his pocket. Under the sunlight, the timepiece shimmered with a crystalline luster—just like the famous "crystal glass."

"...It's been more than half an hour. Gan Yu is always punctual and rarely late."

"Should I go find my senior sister?" Shen He asked.

“No need.” True Monarch Liuyun swayed her high ponytail. “It would be troublesome if we missed each other on the way. In fact, even if it’s just the two of us, master and disciple, it’s enough to guard the Qingxupu Ruins.”

"Then...who is the enemy? When will they attack?" Shen He asked again.

Liu Yun Zhenjun shook his head again, "I heard it's a Winter Solstice person called 'Doctor,' but I've never seen what he looks like. Your senior sister only asked us not to let anyone into the ruins..."

"So, whoever tries to enter the ruins, we'll attack them, understand?" Shen He nodded seriously.

In fact, Gan Yu's message to True Lord Liuyun didn't ask her to bring her junior sister Shen He. True Lord Liuyun brought Shen He along entirely because—

"Hmm, I'm so bored, how about I tell you another story?"

—Because that woman needs someone to be by her side and chat with her.

Shen He nodded again. His master was a very talkative immortal, and the stories she told were usually very interesting. As long as she wasn't talking about her childhood, Shen He always loved listening to her stories.

"Let me tell you about the origin of this thing." True Lord Liuyun gently held up the watch in his hand and showed it to Shen He.

Her voice suddenly became high and ethereal, “Legend has it that in the time when the Emperor was still young, the sun was a high chariot that traveled across the earth. When the three sisters of the night sky perished in a disaster, the chariot of the sun also fell into a deep valley. The mountain people all said that the sun was fortunate enough to be repaired and illuminated the dark sky again. Although the sun chariot returned to the endless west, a fragment remained forever.”

"After the mountain people moved to the port city, they ground the fragments into crystal sand and sold them to connoisseurs... The watch in my hand is called 'The Relic of the Yangpei'."

Chapter 284 A Guest in the Mountains Borrows the Wind to Go, Leaving Clouds for Me to Be My Rain Master [4k]

"The sun's chariot?"

Shen He looked up at the sun high in the sky, then looked down at the clock in his master's hand, and shook his head—this little purplish-red thing just couldn't be associated with the stars hanging high in the sky.

Although Shen He does lack common sense about human society, she does know the basic natural fact that the "sun" is one of the stars.

The stars in the sky have their own laws of motion, and they cannot be moved by a horse-drawn carriage.

"Heh, it's just a folk tale." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun chuckled. If Shen He were still a child, he probably would have already begged his master to make him a chariot made of the sun. It's a pity the child has grown up.

Liyue's folklore is always full of romance, and its authenticity often cannot withstand scrutiny. But legends are not rigorous history.

There may be some truth to what is said, but it may not be entirely baseless. In fact, some truth is hidden within the legend.

"It is certainly not a fragment of the bridle. In fact, it is made of 'crystal sand'," said True Lord Liuyun.

“‘Glassy Crystal Sand’?” Shen He frowned and shook his head again. “I’ve seen it before, it doesn’t look like this.”

Shen He lived in Liyue Harbor for a period of time and also went on several field missions with Yan Fei. Yan Fei's work scope is quite broad. In addition to legal consultation and dispute mediation, item valuation is also one of her commissioned projects. One of these commissions is related to the valuation of "Lilac Crescent".

As its name suggests, "Liuli Crystal Sand" resembles glass in shape and has always been a transparent and extremely lustrous crystal. "Liuli Crescent Moon," made from "Liuli Crystal Sand," is a famous item of Liyue. Its color is like a crescent moon, and it is crystal clear. It is completely unlike the "Remnant of the Yang Bridle" in front of us.

"Ha, that's because you haven't been to the Abyss of Layered Rocks. 'Glassy Crystal Sand' actually comes in more than one kind... The merchants of Dew Hall use crystal sand to make ornaments because this kind of shimmering crystal sand is not suitable for firing pottery, nor is it suitable for making luxury coatings..."

Liu Yun Zhenjun held up the clock with one hand and covered its top with the other. In the shadow cast by her palm, the "Relic of the Yang Bridle" faintly emitted a fluorescent glow. If Han Fulai were here, he would probably be able to see the clues of this object at a glance—the glow emitted by the clock was exactly the same as the glow of the luminous mushrooms in the "Fluorescent Passage".

“Shen He, do you remember the story I told you about… that Fushe Yaksha?” she asked.

Shen He nodded. When her master gave her the Disaster-Suppressing Spear, he told her about the past of the Tengshe Grand Marshal Fushe Yaksha. The Disaster-Suppressing Spear's owner five hundred years ago was that Yaksha.

"The crystal sand used to make this timepiece comes from the depths of the Layered Rock Abyss," True Lord Liuyun said slowly. "It is a relic of the Thousand Rock Warriors from five hundred years ago."

The pitch-black abyss, where light and darkness entwine, is a place even the mighty Yaksha cannot withstand for long. Mortals need light even more, lest they easily lose their way in the man-eating, dark iron curtain. The Thousand Rocks soldiers collect fluorescent sand for illumination, just like the bright moonlight.

"—This timepiece is proof of the succession of those who came before." Lord Liuyun Jiefeng concluded the story and put away the "Relic of the Yang Bridle".

The "crystal sand" was originally a clear, pure white color. It turned into this purplish-red color after being stained with the power leaked from that "dark calamity". In addition to the crystal sand, this timepiece may also contain the blood of the soldiers from that time.

This item is considered inauspicious; only immortals can possess it.

The reason why the True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng left this timepiece was not only to commemorate his old friend, but also as research material.

But now is not the time to say that, because the person she is waiting for has arrived.

As she put away the clock, Shen He had already raised the Disaster Relief Spear.

Not far behind True Monarch Liuyun, a spatial rift appeared.

A young man with a bow tie and wearing a fitted vest appeared before the two of them.

The man had messy, curly blue hair and a black and white clown mask covering his face, revealing only the right half of his chin—judging from his attire, he seemed to be attending some kind of masquerade ball.

Upon seeing Liu Yun Zhenjun and Shen He, the man seemed slightly surprised, then his lips suddenly curled into a wide smile: "Oh dear, oh dear, I never expected to have two beautiful women come out to greet me. It is truly an honor. This must be the legendary 'Goddess' who saved Liyue Harbor, right? And this one, with her restrained divine power and profound divine brilliance, may I ask which Liyue immortal she is?"

"It is proper etiquette to introduce yourself before asking someone's name," said True Lord Liuyun calmly.

"Hmm." The man was choked by Liu Yun Zhenjun and could only nod. "I am Totore, the second executive officer of the Fools, code name 'Doctor'."

"Oh... so you must be the one from Zhidong." True Monarch Liuyun adjusted his half-rimmed glasses, and behind the lenses, his emerald eyes gleamed with a cold light.

Dotore shrugged. "Actually, in terms of origin, I should be considered a Sumeru person... but from the perspective of serving Her Majesty the Empress, I have already registered as a Zhidong person, so you can consider me a Zhidong person if you wish. I would like to ask, where did you two get the news that I would be here today?"

True Lord Liuyun did not reply.

“Alright… In the Fatui, leaking secrets means losing your file, and it seems Liyue is the same…” Dottolei nodded solemnly. “Then let me ask one more question: could you two do me the favor and let me enter the Qingxu Pool Ruins?”

Shen He answered him with the Disaster-Suppressing Spear in his hand.

With a flash of cold light, the water-colored spear was already pointed directly at Dotole's nose.

Flowing Sky Spear Technique - Stepping on the Stars and Seizing the Battle.

Unexpectedly, this legendary "goddess" attacked without uttering a single word, and her attacks were utterly merciless. Even Dotole was taken aback by the speed and ruthlessness of her movements.

With a clang, the Disaster Relief Spear was stopped by two long, cone-shaped nails that were suspended in the air.

Despite Shen He's innate superhuman strength, this spear thrust, with its force of several hundred kilograms, failed to break through the defenses of the two spikes.

Dotole chuckled and clicked his tongue, "Tsk tsk tsk, it's not a lady's thing to attack without warning, Miss."

"What, do you have a problem with my policy for training disciples?" True Lord Liuyun crossed his arms, his expression unfriendly.

“Ah, what you’re saying reminds me of the Sumeru Instruction Academy… There are all sorts of teachers in the Academy… but most of them are just mediocre.”

Before he finished speaking, Shen He had already made a hand seal and summoned an ice puppet.

"Listen to my command! Refine your Qi and transform into Spirit!"

The ice golem threw a punch, creating a gust of icy wind that slammed into Dotore with unparalleled force.

"It's a Celestial Puppet from Liyue..."

Dotore neither dodged nor evaded, but simply shook his finger, and one of the two spikes suddenly flew up, blocking the ice golem's attack.

With a flick of his wrist, he maneuvered the two spikes as if they were extensions of his own arms, simultaneously deflecting the attacks from Shen He and the ice puppet from the left and right, appearing quite adept at maneuvering.

Not only that, Dottore even snapped his fingers with his other hand.

A huge spatial rift suddenly appeared behind him.

A red light suddenly shone from the spatial rift.

One after another, beams of red light densely covered the entire portal—that was the light from the single eye of the Ruins Guardian.

"I'm only here to deliver a gift."

One after another, massive Ruin Guardians emerged from the portal, kicking up clouds of dust. Dozens of Ruin Guardians stood in a neat square formation behind Dottore. Before coming to Qingxu Pool, Dottore had gone to the Ruin Guardian manufacturing plant buried underground in Liyue.

The autonomous military force that once dominated the world of Canria has reappeared.

"Hahahaha." Dotole laughed heartily. "I wonder if you two are satisfied with the gifts I prepared?"

He snapped his fingers again.

"Take Qingxupu flat."

As the order was given, the ruins guards simultaneously emitted a buzzing mechanical sound, as if the soldiers were responding in unison to the commander's command.

As he issued the order, Dotore had already retreated. At the same time, a row of missiles rose up behind him, sweeping towards Liuyun Zhenjun and Shenhe with overwhelming force.

Faced with such a wide-area attack, even with Shen He's exceptional martial arts skills, it would be difficult for him to escape unscathed.

But she doesn't need to retreat, because her master is here.

"Hmph." Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun snorted coldly, her slender fingers brushing across the surface, and a golden talisman appeared out of thin air at her fingertips.

Golden streams of celestial energy pierced the air, forming a tight anti-aircraft fire net that precisely intercepted hundreds of missiles in mid-air.

The flashes from the missile explosions created sparks in the air, possessing a strange beauty, much like fireworks at the Lantern Festival.

Dotole's eyes were fixed on the thing that had stopped the missile.

Before the True Lord Liuyun Borrowing Wind, all sorts of animals suddenly appeared.

There are cranes, deer, magpies, and rabbits.

This is the "Osmanthus Fairy Mechanism," a combat mechanism created by the True Lord of Cloud-Borrowing Wind.

The True Lord of Gechenlang City had a young disciple named Yaoyao, who received a rabbit-shaped "Laurel" as a protective magic weapon. Although small, the "Laurel" was incredibly powerful, capable of both self-defense and healing, and even providing location tracking and celestial power alerts. If Yaoyao were to unleash the "Laurel's" full potential, the "Laurel Immortal Mechanism" would erupt with power comparable to a strike from the "Return to the End Mechanism."

The "Osmanthus Immortal Machine," personally manipulated by the True Lord Liuyun, is naturally even more powerful.

Her fingertips, glowing with a faint golden light, connected to the mechanism in front of her, exactly ten fingers in number.

As her fingertips moved rhythmically, the celestial mechanisms simultaneously emitted golden light, shooting towards the ruins' guardians. Even with their steel bodies, the ruins' guardians couldn't withstand the barrage of celestial laser beams, and several collapsed instantly.

Dotole was not surprised but delighted to see the ruins guard fall. His eyes lit up with excitement, the kind of look a researcher couldn't contain.

"This is the mechanical art of the Liyue Masters, which has advanced 'bionics' to such an extent!"

Although the Ruins Guardians are autonomous mechanisms, their intelligence is ultimately limited, and their actions are also quite limited; after all, a mechanism is just a mechanism. Their offense and defense on the battlefield rely primarily on pre-programmed procedures, selecting the appropriate attack mode based on the specific situation.

For example, attacking distant enemies with missiles, mid-range enemies with lasers, and close-range enemies with melee attacks is a rigid and somewhat clumsy approach. However, once you understand their attack patterns and weaknesses, even an ordinary adventurer can defeat the Ruin Guards.

Dottore had been trying to research and improve these relic guardians left behind by Kanria. In addition to exploring the manufacturing methods of their energy cores, his research also focused on their autonomous attack modes. The "Doctor's" goal was to make these relic guardians completely anthropomorphic, like real soldiers, able to make the best judgments and perform various tasks in response to different battlefield situations.

The mechanisms created by Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun are not only lifelike in appearance, but their movements are also indistinguishable from those of real wild beasts. If suitable autonomous programs were added to these mechanical creations, wouldn't they be able to infiltrate enemy territory without attracting the attention of the enemy, just like real wild beasts, to carry out reconnaissance or sabotage missions?

Of course, the "Doctor" did not forget that he himself was now on the battlefield.

With his new command, the ruins guards rushed forward, forming an invincible torrent of steel.

"Shen He, come back," said True Lord Liuyun.

Shen He obediently returned to his master's side.

But then, a soft shout came from the mouth of True Lord Liuyun Borrowing the Wind: "Scattered Stars!"

Her fingers flew, drawing one celestial talisman after another in the air. These talismans entered the bodies of those "Osmanthus Immortals," stimulating the various elemental energy blocks contained within them.