Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Shao Yun frowned and interrupted Hua Nian's narration.

"There's one thing I don't understand. You became her scapegoat, but there was only one body and two people died. The numbers don't add up!"

Hua Nian took a deep breath, and seemed to have made up his mind. He whispered, "This is why I don't want Hu Tao, the head of the Wangsheng Hall, to know. I suspect she is the accomplice behind these two people."

After hearing this, Shao Yun frowned. He knew Hu Tao very well and didn't believe she would do such a thing. He speculated, "Hu Tao is a little eccentric, but she is fair. I don't think she would do such a thing."

"To put it another way, this is impossible. Even if Hu Tao is indeed an accomplice, doesn't the Liyue authorities have any doubts? This is a matter of death, so they didn't investigate further?"

After hearing this, Hua Nian sneered, his eyes filled with anger and unwillingness.

"Everyone thought that the body was Hua Chu's, after all, the face couldn't be seen. The merchants and dignitaries of the Seven Stars of Liyue only care about their own interests. How could they care about the lives of us lowly people who came out of the Zhudian Boat? Expecting those big businessmen to conduct a thorough investigation is like expecting a dog to talk."

……

Inazuma, Umijima Island, Coral Palace.

"Ah!"

"Wu Lang, what are you doing..."

"It's alright Master Coral Palace, it's just an itchy nose."

……

At this time, the prime of life is like a withered peony, with only dead branches and fallen leaves left. It is like a candle in the wind, about to go out, and the soul is about to drift away into the endless nothingness.

Her eyes flashed with resentment as she stared at Shao Yun, her voice weak but firm.

"I can see the burning heart in your heart. You have justice in your heart and you take pleasure in revenge. You are not such an inhuman person! I beg you to help me."

Everything was just Miss Huanian's narration. Killing someone just because of one side's narration? I'm not that stupid.

He tried to evade Miss Huanian's request, and said with a trembling voice: "Listen, someone once said, 'Revenge is a luxury we cannot afford'..."

However, before he could finish his words, Miss Huanian interrupted him with all her might.

She stared at Shao Yun closely, her voice weak but full of determination.

"Don't tell me this bullshit, this is not revenge! I'm asking for justice! I've never hurt anyone, it's others who hurt me, I beg you!"

Shao Yun looked at Miss Huanian's eyes full of resentment and desire, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart. He sighed helplessly and said, "What should I do? Do you want me to kill Hu Tao or massacre the entire Liyue Harbor?"

Miss Huanian shook her head, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

"I only want the lives of Huachu and Jianqiu!"

Regardless of the authenticity of this, all of this is happening under the calculations of the flattering man. If Shao Yun agrees to Huanian, then her soul will be taken away, and she will become his pawn. This is not acceptable.

In order to interfere with this devil's contract, Shao Yun thought of a perfect way!

"What's the point of asking me to kill those two people? Will you be resurrected?" Shao Yun's voice was low and powerful. Every word hit Hua Nian's heart like a hammer. His words were full of insight into reality and considerations for the future.

At this moment, Hua Nian was just a spirit that was about to dissipate. She looked up at Shao Yun, a trace of unwillingness flashing in her eyes. If she didn't seek revenge, what was she doing now?

Shao Yun looked at Huanian deeply, then slowly stretched out his right hand and made an eight gesture.

"How about this? I'll pay 80 million Mora to let these two children grow up smoothly, okay? Don't worry about those two guys."

This number was like a bolt of lightning, instantly striking Huanian's heart.

She began to think seriously about this proposal. Although her children were now taken care of by the Qianyan Army and had no worries about food and clothing, what about the future?

In her opinion, in the prosperous yet cruel world of Liyue Harbor, one would be unable to move forward without money.

Seeing that Huanian was somewhat moved, Shao Yun took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire.

"You are already dead. There is no point in killing those two people. Your children are your real concern and hope. 80 million Mora can give them the best education and live a stable life."

Moreover, this way we can take advantage of the loopholes in the contract and resist the devil, making its efforts in vain!

Hua Nian looked at Shao Yun, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he nodded.

"You convinced me. You thought more than I did. My life in exchange for 80 million Mora is worth it."

Huanian's body gradually became blurred. She let go of the heavy obsession in her heart. All the sorrow and resentment dissipated into the air with her departure.

She looked at Shao Yun, her eyes filled with deep gratitude. She spoke softly, her voice weak but firm.

"I... have something to say. Please be sure to tell my children. Tell Yixian and Yizhu, 'Mom will always love you, no matter where you are.'" The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, as if she was imagining the children's expressions when they heard these words.

Then he said to Shao Yun: "You once said that you were a bad person, but in my eyes, you are not. You are one of the few people who are willing to lend a helping hand, you..."

Miss Huanian's last words disappeared before she could say them, but there was no need to do so.

Shao Yun finally plotted against her, but he would definitely pay the 80 million himself.

80 million, the living expenses for these two people per month is more than 600,000, which is enough to live on.

As for how to give it, Shao Yun needs to think about it carefully.

"Okay, it's over. Miss Huanian is gone." He said softly, his voice echoing in the empty night sky with a hint of sadness.

Hu Tao, Xiao and the people from the Wangsheng Hall came over after hearing the noise, their faces showing solemnity and confusion.

Hu Tao's eyes fell on the Hepu Kite stuck on the ground, and then looked at Shao Yun, with curiosity and exploration flashing in her eyes.

"What did Hua Nian say to you?"

Shao Yun avoided Hu Tao's direct gaze and said softly to cover up, "She just asked me to help take care of her child."

Walnut was stunned for a moment, then frowned.

"I remember she was wronged?" There was some doubt and confusion in her tone.

Shao Yun nodded and said again in a disguising manner: "Yes, her injustice was caused by Zhudianfang. She said she wanted me to kill the boss behind the scenes."

"So you agreed?" There was a hint of nervousness in her tone.

Shao Yun pointed at Hu Tao and said, "The fresh corpses that Ye Lan sent over the morning before yesterday were the bosses behind the scenes. She has no grievances."

Walnut suddenly realized and murmured to herself, "Oh, that's why. I was wondering why she wanted revenge, so this is it. Now she can rest in peace."

Seeing that Hu Tao believed his words, Shao Yun bent down, picked up the "pagan mask" on the ground, brushed off the dust on it, and turned to face Hu Tao and the others.

"I'm leaving first. I won't help you clean up."

Walnut looked at him with a gentle smile on her face, and suggested, "You don't have to help us pack up, just come back with us. We'll just pass by Wangshu Inn, and I can treat you to something to eat."

Shao Yun shook his head slightly, put the pagan mask into his backpack, raised his head and looked into Hu Tao's eyes.

"The ghost has been dealt with, and my mission is accomplished. As for eating, I would rather eat with Ying."

Hearing this, Hu Tao spread her hands, smiled and said to Shao Yun: "Well, since you have made up your mind, I will not force you. See you again if we are destined to meet again."

Shao Yun nodded, turned and walked towards Liyue Harbor in the south, eventually disappearing from Hu Tao's sight.

……

Shao Yun reached out and grasped the horse's reins, preparing to mount its back.

However, just as he was about to mount his horse, a breeze blew and Xiao appeared beside Shao Yun.

"I heard everything you said to Miss Huanian." Xiao's voice was low and magnetic, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

He stared at Shao Yun and continued, "She was murdered, she died unjustly, I heard it all."

Shao Yun paused, he loosened the reins, turned around and faced Xiao, very calmly.

"Did you hear anything else?"

Xiao shook his head and said frankly, "No, that's all I heard. Hall Master Hu kept asking me how I subdued the evil spirit, so I didn't hear what you said to her earlier."

Shao Yun was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about something. Then, he sighed slightly, looked at Xiao and said, "I... do you want to listen?"

There was some hesitation and embarrassment in his voice.

Xiao looked at Shao Yun's complicated expression and he quickly realized something. He thought that as a guardian Yaksha, he should not interfere too much in the affairs of mortals in today's human-ruled Liyue.

"Well, there are differences between immortals and mortals. Let mortals deal with their private affairs."

After saying this, Xiao disappeared.

……

Shao Yun was riding his horse at full speed on the road. His figure was stretched out in the moonlight, as if telling of endless fatigue and confusion.

An indescribable sense of guilt surged in his heart like a tide, making him unable to calm down.

Thinking back to the moment when I let the two murderers go, the guilt in my heart became even heavier.

Shao Yun gritted his teeth and tried to calm himself down. He said to himself, "I didn't mean to not help Miss Huanian. I just... I just..."

His voice gradually became lower and he couldn't find a suitable reason to excuse himself.

He tried to tell himself that he was just a desperado and shouldn't interfere too much in these matters.

He told himself that as long as he gave the two children, Yixian and Yizhu, and 80 million Mora, he could end all this.

I comforted myself by saying that all this was a trap set by the devil, and that it was the devil plotting against me from behind.

You can't follow its wishes, you have to listen to your own heart. Maybe it is lying, bewitching Hua Nian, and plotting against you!

But Shao Yun's brain seemed to short-circuit and he forgot one thing: the devil will plot against you, but it will not lie.

Suddenly, Shao Yun's head began to hurt again, as if millions of needles were pricking his nerves.

He clutched his head in agony and reached into his backpack, searching for a miracle supplement to ease the pain.

However, this time the pain was too severe, and he fainted from the pain before he could take out the supplement.

……

Shao Yun slowly opened his eyes again, and the scene before him shocked him. He seemed to be in the vast western wilderness, with the sun hanging high and the yellow sand rolling, as if even the air was filled with loneliness and desolation.

He felt that his consciousness was wandering in this wilderness, like a bystander, observing everything in front of him, but it felt extremely unreal, as if he was in a dream.

He tried to struggle and wake up from this absurd dream, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not free himself from this desolate place.

He could only ride his horse in a daze, crossing the wilderness alone, and finally came to a lonely house.

The two new graves in the yard lay there quietly, as if telling some tragic story.

"Eliza! Isaac!" The two names echoed in his mind, making him feel inexplicably sad.

Then, his perspective moves as "himself" moves.

He saw himself dismounting and rushing into the house.

The house was in a mess, with blood and broken furniture everywhere.

Suddenly, I heard a man's desperate cry: "No! No! No! This is not true!"

This voice was so real, as if it was ringing right next to his ears. He felt that his soul was shaken by this voice, which was an indescribable pain and despair.

……

The night is as deep as splashed ink, with a bright moon hanging high in the sky, shining silver light, and dotted with stars, like crystal diamonds inlaid in the endless darkness.

Shao Yun was breathing heavily and opening his eyes. He felt a cool breath brushing across his cheek, bringing with it a hint of the cool night breeze and the fragrance of grass and trees.

He found himself lying in a simple camp in the wild. He struggled to sit up, and his eyes involuntarily swept to his horse, which was eating grass leisurely beside him.

In front of the horse, a donkey was also quietly enjoying this rare peaceful moment.

Suddenly, a familiar voice broke the quiet night. The voice seemed to travel through time and space, carrying an indescribable sense of vicissitudes.

"you're awake?"

Shao Yun looked in the direction of the sound and saw the man in the tall hat sitting next to the fire. He was holding a branch in his hand and stirring the wood in the fire. Sparks flew, reflecting his terrifying face.

The man in the tall hat looked at Shao Yun deeply and bewitched him.

"You have seen your past, Arthur Morgan."