Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

The lobby of the Northland Bank, which should have been a symbol of prosperity and busyness, now seemed unusually empty and silent. The magnificent decorations flickered under the lights, like a frozen galaxy, but all the splendor and brilliance seemed pale and powerless due to the lack of human presence.

There was no sign of a single staff member in the hall, as if they had all disappeared. There were only the Fatui executive "Madam" and Zhongli.

The two stood quietly in the middle. The lady's face was pale, her eyes flashing with anxiety and uneasiness. She kept swallowing, trying to calm her inner panic.

When the lady saw that the rain outside had stopped, she knew that the trial for the people of Liyue was over, and she immediately rushed to the Northland Bank.

Now, every second you stay in Liyue, the more dangerous it becomes.

When Zhongli arrived, she spoke immediately, her voice trembling slightly.

"As agreed, I'm here to take your Heart of God, Morax! Give it to me as soon as possible, I have to leave immediately!" Her tone was full of urgency and anxiety, as if any delay would bring unpredictable consequences.

Zhongli, the rock god who was as calm as a mountain, seemed unusually calm at this moment. He nodded slightly and took out an object that was emitting a faint glow - that was his God's Heart.

He slowly stretched out his hand and handed the Heart of God to the lady.

"The contract has been fulfilled. As you asked, I will give you what was promised."

The lady almost couldn't wait to snatch the Heart of God, her eyes flashing with excitement, as if she had a priceless treasure in her hands.

She laughed excitedly, and her laughter echoed in the empty hall, sounding extremely harsh.

"I finally got it!" she cheered, "I have to leave immediately, otherwise I will die a miserable death!" After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave, as if she didn't want to stay even a moment longer.

Zhongli stared at the lady's slightly out-of-control face. He frowned slightly, and asked softly with a bit of confusion: "What are you worried about? Why do you look so panicked?"

Upon hearing this, the lady paused and held the shining Heart of God tightly in her palm, as if it was her only support at the moment.

She looked up at Zhongli, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and then she carefully put the Heart of God into her pocket.

"Morax, didn't you notice? The Fatui of the entire Northland Bank, they... they all disappeared." The lady's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes revealed deep fear.

Zhongli followed her gaze and scanned the empty hall. Apart from the two of them, there was indeed no sign of any other living creatures.

He nodded slightly, a trace of contemplation flashed in his eyes, and then asked: "What exactly happened? Why did they suddenly disappear?"

The lady took a deep breath, as if to calm her inner fear. She spoke slowly, her voice trembling a little.

"It was the young master. He was afraid that the 'devil' would come to retaliate, so he evacuated everyone urgently. If I didn't leave quickly, I would have ended up in a miserable situation. If Barbatos hadn't pleaded with the 'devil' for me last time, I would have..."

She seemed unwilling to talk about the past again when she said this.

Zhongli listened quietly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He glanced at the tightly closed door, then slowly said, "I see. But... I'm afraid it's too late for you to leave now."

The lady was stunned when she heard this. Her face turned pale as paper in an instant, and a strong sense of fear surged from the bottom of her heart. She asked in a trembling voice: "What! You...you mean..."

Just as he finished speaking, the heavy door of the Northland Bank collapsed with a deafening explosion, and debris flew everywhere.

Accompanied by billowing smoke and dust, a powerful gust of air instantly swept through the entire hall, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder and dust.

At this chaotic moment, a figure rushed in like a black whirlwind. It was Shao Yun.

He held the pump-action shotgun in his hand and pulled the trigger towards the ceiling without hesitation.

The loud gunshots echoed in the empty bank hall, making the walls buzz.

He shouted loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a robbery! Don't try to resist. Money is just a thing outside your body. Your life is the most important!"

Shao Yun glanced around the empty hall and saw no one else except the lady and Zhongli.

He was delighted and boldly took off his mask, revealing a face full of arrogance and unruliness. A mocking smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said, "Aha! I was wondering why all the small fish ran away. It turns out there is a big fish waiting for me here."

When the lady saw Shao Yun appear, her face suddenly became solemn. She stared at Shao Yun vigilantly and cursed: "You bandit! Osel has just been suppressed, and you come to rob our Northland Bank. You are so bold!"

Shao Yun remained unmoved. He replaced the shotgun in his hand, pulled out the cowboy revolver (Goat's Blessing) from his waist, and pointed it directly at the lady's forehead.

He sneered and said, "I have no interest in interfering in Liyue's affairs. I have been coveting the Northern Bank for a long time. It just so happens that you Fatui have torn up the contract. I will not let this opportunity go."

He licked his dry lips, a twinkle in his eyes.

"What a coincidence that you are here. Barbatos will not fly from Mondstadt to plead for you this time. Just wait for death!"

Seeing Shao Yun so arrogant and domineering, the lady was also extremely angry. She took a deep breath, stabilized her emotions, and said coldly: "You devil! This time I will not be as careless as last time! I will also say this to you, you also wait for death!"

At this moment, Zhongli's figure suddenly appeared between the two of them, with a faint smile on his face, as if the tense atmosphere had nothing to do with him.

He stood between the two of them, stretched out a hand, and motioned Shao Yun to be patient.

"Mr. Shao Yun, please wait a moment." Zhongli's voice was calm and firm, as if it had a magical power that could calm the anger in people's hearts.

Shao Yun turned his head and looked at Zhongli in confusion. His eyes were full of puzzlement and doubt, as if he didn't understand why Zhongli was here.

"Mr. Zhongli, don't tell me you want to protect her!" Shao Yun's voice was filled with anger and dissatisfaction, "She is not from Liyue, what reason do you have to protect her?"

Zhongli did not directly answer Shao Yun's question, but shook his head gently, then pointed to the road beside him and said: "Aren't you going to rob? The vault is over there, go ahead."

Shao Yun looked in the direction Zhongli pointed. A hint of hesitation and confusion flashed in his eyes. He didn't understand why Zhongli said that.

"Mora can't grow legs. If I kill her, won't it be the same if I try to rob her again?" Shao Yun raised the gun in his hand, his tone full of provocation and threats.

However, Zhongli was not frightened. He shook his head and said firmly, "I need her to bring the Heart of God to the Ice God. If you kill her, who will help me deliver it?"

Shao Yun couldn't help but sneer after hearing Zhongli's words. He looked at the lady and said nonchalantly, "Then you can ask the Adventurer's Association to ship the goods to Zhidong."

Zhongli finally made up his mind after facing Shao Yun's unyielding and tough face.

He knew that in order to achieve his retirement wish, he had to take some extreme measures.

So, he took a deep breath and said with a firm look: "Shao Yun, I will sign a contract with you. As long as you let the Fatui executive 'Madam' go and let her leave safely with the Heart of God, I will tell her everything I know about Ying's brother."

After hearing this, Shao Yun showed an expression of disbelief. He widened his eyes and stared at Zhongli closely, as if to confirm whether the promise of this ancient god was true.

He asked in a deep voice: "Are you sure? I tell you, if you dare to lie to me, I will really kill you!"

Zhongli's face did not waver at all. He replied calmly, "Ying's brother is called Kong, right? The purpose of her journey is to find her lost blood relatives. I will tell her everything I know without reservation. I will not be like the God of Wind who just lets you go to the next country to look for clues."

After hearing Zhongli's words, Shao Yun felt shaken.

He swallowed and slowly put down the gun in his hand. He knew very well that the conditions given by Zhongli were something he could not refuse.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "You made an offer that I can't refuse."

Then, Shao Yun turned and looked at Rosaline, the Fatui executive known as "Madam," who was standing behind Zhongli.

"Rosaline, you are so lucky. Both gods interceded for you, but you must remember that luck will eventually run out. Next time, you won't be so lucky."

Madam, this arrogant and cold woman, just wiped her lips lightly and responded disdainfully: "I will give you the same words. Shao Yun, your luck will not always be with you."

Shao Yun snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain and provocation: "At least, I will die behind you."

Shao Yun witnessed the lady's departure. He turned his head and looked at Zhongli beside him, and said, "Zhongli, you'd better tell Ying about her brother."

A hint of complex emotions flashed across Zhongli's deep eyes.

"Those who break their promises shall be punished by eating rocks."

His oath seemed to have a magical power, making people feel extremely real and heavy.

When Shao Yun heard this oath, his doubts were slightly alleviated.

He knew Zhongli's character very well. Since he had made a vow, he would do his best to fulfill it.

So, he decided not to dwell on this issue any further and turned to walk towards the vault of the Northland Bank.

"I'm going to rob the vault of the Northland Bank. I don't have time to care about you."

When Shao Yun was about to leave, Zhongli suddenly thought of something and said, "I want to give you some advice."

Shao Yun stopped and looked back at Zhongli with a puzzled look on his face: "What advice?"

Zhongli said slowly: "Making more friends and fewer enemies will be beneficial to your journey."

After listening to Zhongli's words, Shao Yun felt that he was talking nonsense.

But he still nodded to show that he accepted the advice.

"Of course, I can get along with anyone except the Fatui. I even think I can become friends with the Treasure Thieves!"