The Fatui soldiers trembled and retreated several steps, cold sweat pouring down their faces.
"H-he actually... with one punch?!"
As elite soldiers of Snezhnaya, they had never known such fear.
Their strongest defense, wind-infused fists, had been shattered by the calm-faced youth in a single move.
They must be dreaming!
Shu Qianli, snuggled in Qin Yu's arms, blinked her beautiful eyes with a touch of innocence.
It took her a while to grasp the situation.
Her slightly dirty little face suddenly flushed, her temperature rising rapidly.
Wait, wait a minute.
She was being held in Xiao Yu's arms?!
"Mew..."
The overwhelming happiness left her dazed, and she let out a small meow-like whimper.
A princess in danger, bravely rescued by a knight.
This fairy-tale-like dream scenario...
She must be dreaming!
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Qin Yu frowned, looking down at the delicate beauty in his arms.
He saw Shu Qianli's lips slightly parted, an unnatural flush appearing on her cheeks.
Their eyes met, and they could clearly feel each other's breath.
So, so close!
"..."
Shu Qianli's eyes rolled back, and she was about to faint.
Qin Yu's expression shifted slightly, "Are you injured anywhere?"
This girl, had she been so shocked by the sudden impact that she'd gone傻?
To think she had bravely stepped forward just now.
In the end, she was still clumsy.
In the distance, a Fatui Pyro Agent's gaze flickered.
A perfect opportunity, now!
"Incinerate!"
The flames split into three rays, locking onto Qin Yu's vital points.
"Gotcha!"
A cold smile appeared on the Fatui Pyro Agent's lips.
The three instantly fired sniper shots were unavoidable; this was his signature technique as a Fatui Captain.
"Kid, dare to oppose the Fatui, and the price is your life!"
Just as he smirked, anticipating the sight of bullets piercing Qin Yu.
"Heh, a sneak attack?"
Qin Yu picked up Shu Qianli, his hand grasping his sword hilt.
"Clang—!"
A flash of cold light, and the sound of a sword hummed through the air.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
Qin Yu's blade stirred up sword winds, instantly bisecting the whistling sniper rounds.
Untouched!
The Fatui Pyro Agent's pupils constricted, his heart pounding wildly.
Qin Yu had blocked the sniper rounds with a single-handed iaijutsu move!
Was it an illusion? No...
The Fatui soldiers froze, as if their throats had been squeezed.
"Gulp."
A soldier swallowed hard, staring intently at a faint red line on his wrist.
It was the sword wind, a sword wind powerful enough to slit a throat in an instant!
He wanted to escape, but he dared not!
Qin Yu's gaze was sharp, his sword pointing at the distant Fatui.
"Let's see who dares to move."
[Talent Skill: Kamisato Art: Hyouka]
[Unleash continuous sword winds in an iaijutsu stance, dealing multiple instances of damage.]
[Kamisato Art swordsmanship, where the illusory and the real intertwine, swift as dew and electric.]
The Snezhnayan merchant Afjay had long since collapsed on the ground, a foul odor emanating from his trousers.
The Fatui soldiers trembled, raising their hands.
Fight? What was there to fight for!
Cold sweat streamed from the Fatui Pyro Agent's face, "W-wait a moment, this is a misunderstanding!"
"The gun just... misfired!"
"We are truly sorry! We'll leave now... no!"
"We'll get lost immediately, please spare my life!!"
The Fatui Pyro Agent swore that if his legs weren't cramping, he would have knelt on the spot.
Qin Yu sneered, "The elite troops of Snezhnaya are nothing more than this."
He lowered his sword slightly.
Before the Fatui could breathe a sigh of relief, they noticed Qin Yu take a step forward.
"No...!"
They looked on in horror as the usually calm youth's eyes blazed with killing intent.
Let them go?
They had tried to take his life, so there would be no end until one side perished!
Just then—
A large number of samurai arrived from outside the village.
"Tenryou Commission patrol, secure the scene!"
The Fatui rejoiced, they were saved!
Qin Yu's brow furrowed deeply, but he slowly sheathed his blade.
However, at this precise moment...
He didn't believe these people were here to help.
...
The Tenryou Commission took the Fatui away for interrogation.
The Snezhnayan merchant who had tried to seize the land was also taken away, receiving his just deserts.
The ringleaders were apprehended, but they left a mess behind.
Fortunately, Shu Qianli, utilizing the knowledge she learned from her family, devised a plan to revive the village's economy.
The gentle girl, for the first time, felt the fulfillment of helping others.
One conflict ended here.
...
Qin Yu looked at the blade in his hand.
The blade was chipped and broken, rendered useless.
It was a shame for a samurai to not have a good sword.
"Alas, if only I had a weapon forged by a master craftsman, fighting wouldn't be so strenuous."
He wasn't picky, something like the Mistsplitter Reforged would do.
As Qin Yu sighed, a notification sound rang out.
[Ding, settlement successful, detected defeated Primordial Enemy · Fatui.]
[Hidden Achievement Unlocked.]
[You can unlock a random talent for the next character you meet.]
[No Star Rating Restriction.]
[Please cherish this hard-won opportunity and choose your desired "贴贴" target.]
Qin Yu's eyes lit up.
What did he just hear?
A talent with no star rating restriction?
If he went to the Tenshukaku now and found the Raiden Shogun, he'd have a chance to unlock Musou Isshin?
He'd be soaring.
When did this damned system become so generous!
[Please do not doubt, I have always been as generous as miHoYo.]
Qin Yu: ...
What was with that proud tone.
After his initial joy, Qin Yu quickly calmed down.
He wouldn't go to the Tenshukaku right now, of course.
The Raiden Shogun was merciless; he wasn't like Tartaglia, who could withstand three strikes.
One strike and he'd be reborn.
Qin Yu looked towards Mt. Yougou.
Or perhaps unlock Yae Miko's talent?
She was a divine beast, a top-tier combatant below the Raiden Shogun.
If he got lucky and obtained Guuhou, it would be enough to have fun in the open world.
Qin Yu couldn't help but look forward to it.
This rare moment of generosity from the system, he had to seize it. kuAiδugg
Thinking of the Raiden Shogun...
"Sigh."
Qin Yu gazed in the direction of Inazuma City, sighing softly.
Inazuma had long been riddled with holes by the Fatui.
What could he do?
He could do nothing.
So, my most beloved General.
Please come out quickly and save us!