In Inazuma, Inazuma City.
"Is that it? Are there really people still using this character to clear the Abyss? No way."
"Hah, don't make me laugh."
Qin Yu opened his eyes.
In his mind, the infuriating taunts lingered, causing his brows to furrow.
Damn internet trolls—
He slowly clenched his fist, a faint crackling sound echoing.
"I apologize for the wait. Here's the tea you ordered."
Before the anger in his heart could fully brew, it was dispelled by the approaching figure.
A cup of hot tea was placed before Qin Yu, wisps of steam rising.
As his vision cleared, Qin Yu couldn't help but let out a wry smile.
So, it was all a dream.
A memory from his past life.
Yes, the common trope of transmigration, but into the world of a game.
A game called Genshin Impact.
In his previous life, as a devoted fan of certain characters, he had constantly argued online with those who mocked characters based on their strength.
He had personally recorded videos of clearing the Spiral Abyss solo with full stars, solely to shut down the trolls.
But it was no use.
"The damage was all due to Ley Line Disorder, you're just bad!"
"A trash-tier character, no one uses them!"
Qin Yu was enraged, so much so that he transmigrated.
Heaven told him that the malice of those internet trolls towards certain characters was the reason for his transmigration.
As long as he could warm those wounded hearts and dispel the malice, he would gain extraordinary power.
"Thank you, Sister Ogura. I've been under your care for some time."
Lifting his face, Qin Yu, with a sunny smile, looked at the mature woman who had sat beside him.
The woman possessed an excellent aura, dressed in a finely tailored kimono.
It was clear at a glance that it was expensive.
A wealthy woman.
"You must have been exhausted lately. I saw you napping, so I didn't disturb you."
Sister Ogura smiled, offering delicate sweets, her words filled with gratitude.
Though the young man before her had a gentle smile, he was a genuine samurai of the Tenryou Commission.
He had even helped her recover a batch of premium silk that had been stolen by bandits.
In the secluded nation of Inazuma, its value was immeasurable.
"I serve the people, expecting no reward."
Qin Yu didn't accept the sweets.
He simply offered a polite smile and lifted his teacup, blowing away the gentle mist.
The young man's already handsome and confident face, coupled with his indifferent words, lent him an air of a master.
"Mhm!"
Sister Ogura nodded repeatedly, her beautiful eyes shining, her affection growing.
This young samurai, recently assigned here by the Tenryou Commission to maintain public order...
He exuded such a sense of security!
"After all, the sweets here cost a fortune in Mora..."
"Ah? What did you say?"
"Nothing, it's just that pursuing fugitives lately has been quite taxing."
Sister Ogura seemed to understand, her admiration for Qin Yu deepening.
Qin Yu calmly sipped his tea, a hint of complaint in his heart.
The sweets here were too expensive, he couldn't afford to try them.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh.
If the Tenryou Commission didn't pay him soon, he wouldn't even have money to eat.
He had transmigrated, and his family was a samurai lineage, with an impressive background.
—Or rather, they had been.
By his father's generation, the family fortune was gone, and his parents had departed early, leaving only the wish to restore the family's glory.
Alas, in any world, he was an orphan.
And now, he was working for the Electro Archon.
"What kind of fugitive are we looking for?"
Sister Ogura subconsciously leaned closer to Qin Yu, asking enthusiastically.
Perhaps she could provide some clues and simultaneously foster a closer relationship between them.
Qin Yu confidently replied, "I've already locked onto the target."
Sister Ogura's eyes widened in surprise, "That's so fast! No wonder you've been in office for less than a month and have already imprisoned dozens of bandits."
"Inazuma City has been buzzing with legends of your speed lately."
"I'm sure this time you'll accumulate enough merit to be promoted to a higher position in the Commission!"
Qin Yu offered a polite smile, but his heart wasn't rejoicing.
Speed wasn't something he could just brag about.
Moreover, the conflicts between the Three Commissions were escalating, and the identities of the recently apprehended bandits were unknown...
"Then, may I ask you..."
Sister Ogura, filled with curiosity, was about to press further.
But she saw the young man in front of her mysteriously raise a finger and wink.
"Shh— it's right here."
"What!"
Sister Ogura's heart skipped a beat, whether it was due to the handsome young man suddenly leaning close to her, or the astounding news that the fugitive was nearby.
She quickly covered her mouth with one hand and clutched Qin Yu's sleeve with the other.
Trembling, her eyes darted around.
"Don't worry, just stay here and watch the show."
Qin Yu stood up and stretched, taking a deep breath.
Though he appeared lazy, a hint of seriousness flickered in his eyes.
Pushing his meager Mora towards his teacup, Qin Yu smiled.
"Leisure time is always short, don't you agree, Sister Ogura?"
"I'll chat with you again next time."
Sister Ogura was stunned for a moment before snapping back to reality.
When she tried to find the young man who had left with his sword, she found he had already vanished into the crowd.
The young man departed with a carefree spirit, yet she felt an emptiness in her heart.
Suddenly, exclamations arose from the street.
"Look over there, it's her!"
Sister Ogura looked and, upon noticing the striking figure at the end of the street, couldn't help but worry.
"It's that young lady... Qin Yu is probably in trouble..."
At the same time.
People bustled to and fro on the street, a mixed throng.
Qin Yu felt a stir in his heart, naturally noticing the commotion in the distance.
This was not good news; any disturbance could alert the target.
The chaotic crowd increased the possibility of losing the fugitive.
In the worst-case scenario, if the target panicked and took hostages...
Qin Yu scanned the surroundings, his gaze finally settling on one spot.
If the informant's intel hadn't confirmed the fugitive would appear in Inazuma City, he wouldn't have chosen to make a move here.
"Tch."
Not far from Qin Yu, a disheveled man with a cold gaze lowered his straw hat and quickened his pace.
It was the fugitive.
Clearly, his suspicious and vigilant nature had alerted him, and he just wanted to leave this place quickly.
"This is troublesome."
Qin Yu shook his head inwardly, only adding to his workload.
Wouldn't it be better if he just surrendered obediently and was brought to the Commission, becoming the final piece of merit for his promotion to 'Doushin'?
He made up his mind; he couldn't wait any longer.
"You there, stop and show your identification for inspection by the Tenryou Commission!"
With a swift movement, Qin Yu transformed into a shadow, reaching out to grab the disheveled man's shoulder.
Who cared about procedural formalities? For this kind of fugitive, a direct approach was the style of Inazuma's most powerful enforcement agency!
"Damn it, it's the Tenryou Commission! Since when!"
The fugitive, who hadn't noticed Qin Yu blending into the crowd, was suddenly startled.
He shoved the people aside and bolted.
"Hmph, trying to escape?"
With no time to tend to the people who had fallen over, Qin Yu gave chase.
His leopard-like swiftness stirred up a gust of wind, closing the distance in an instant.
"No!"
Cold sweat trickled down the fugitive's back. The moment he turned his head, his eyes almost bulged out of their sockets.
"Damn it, their speed is incredible!"
The fugitive roared. Deep fear spurred him to run at the fastest pace of his life.
Was this person chasing him a samurai, or a ferocious wolf or tiger!
But he was facing Qin Yu, who had already apprehended dozens of bandits, and this gap was closed in no time.
"Ouch!"
The fugitive was kicked hard, losing his balance and falling face-first into the ground with a howl.
Qin Yu drew his sword sheath and directly smashed it towards the man's neck, creating a whistling gust of wind.
If this blow landed squarely, he wouldn't be recovering for half a day!
A collective gasp from the surrounding crowd, surprised by the harshness of the handsome young man's actions.
*Bang!*
A dull thud made the onlookers flinch, inwardly wincing.
As expected, the fugitive's eyes rolled back, and he was on the verge of passing out.
Only then did Qin Yu, as per protocol, shout, "Don't move, the Tenryou Commission is apprehending a wanted individual!"
In truth, he didn't want to shout.
But to enhance the glorious image of the Commission in maintaining public order, this was a necessary procedure.
The surrounding crowd snapped back to reality and began to applaud.
Some recognized Qin Yu and shouted his name.
"Brother Qin Yu! Well done!"
"As expected of a Tenryou Commission samurai!"
The atmosphere on the scene was one of heated excitement.
Qin Yu placed his foot on the fugitive's backside, smiling and responding to the crowd.
Familiarizing himself with them was always good.
"C-curse you!"
The trembling fugitive's fingers dug into the cracks in the pavement, spitting out a mouthful of blood mixed with broken teeth.
"As long as the plan is complete, even if I fall here, it will be worth it!"
Plan?
Qin Yu sensed something was wrong and quickly followed the direction of the fugitive's gaze, his expression changing.
"It's her...!"
Just then.
In the distance, a vagrant hidden in the shadows drew a short blade and lunged out.
Towards the crowd gathered to watch!
The crowd screamed, regretting their decision to spectate, and scattered in panic.
The vagrant's pupils, hidden under the shadow of his straw hat, flashed with madness as he stared intently at a graceful figure within the crowd.
She was their target.
At this distance, it would only take him a few breaths to succeed.
"Die!"
The vagrant shouted coldly, no longer resembling a vagrant but a highly trained assassin!
The graceful figure noticed the danger and instinctively raised the paper fan she held.
Ice-blue luminescence gathered, outlining the maiden's delicate face.
"Young lady, please step aside!"
A blurred figure blocked the graceful figure's path; it was Qin Yu, who had arrived in an instant.
The person behind him was of noble status. If anything were to happen to her, let alone him, a mere samurai seeking promotion, even the Tenryou Commission would be thrown into turmoil!
"Get out of the way! Damn Tenryou Commission samurai!"
Seeing Qin Yu interfere, the assassin roared.
The assassination had begun, and he had no turning back.
Either the target or he had to die!
In a flash, Qin Yu gripped the hilt of his sword at his waist, not daring to be careless.
At this distance, drawing his sword to deal with an assassin skilled in close-quarters combat was not the best option.
Behind him, a gentle and calm voice sounded, "Be careful. If you can't handle it, let me."
This assassin was well-trained, and she didn't want to see this samurai get injured protecting her.
Qin Yu smiled, "Heh, thank you for your concern, Young Lady."
However, the basis for his apprehension of numerous fugitives...
Was not solely from his samurai heritage passed down from his father.
He slowly clenched his right fist.
Azure winds condensed.
[Four-star Character: Shikanoin Heizou's Elemental Skill: Heartstopper Strike.]
Charging up.
*Ding—*
Behind Qin Yu, the maiden was somewhat surprised.
It was Anemo, being channeled into his fist.
This punch would be powerful.
Facing the fiercely charging assassin, Qin Yu's eyes were calm as he unleashed a punch.
With the charged enhancement, the skill's multiplier was extremely high!
The next moment—
A muffled impact exploded, accompanied by a scream, and a black shadow flew out.
The onlookers' mouths gaped open, and they quickly turned their heads.
A scene of disarray. The assassin's body was contorted strangely, trembling slightly.
He was sent flying by a single punch, how violent!