Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Shao Yun, Ying and Paimon were at Mond's home. Ying sat on the sofa, tears falling like beads from a broken string, her tears were almost dry.

Noelle sat to her left, her eyes full of concern, while Barbara sat to her right, looking tenderly at her heartbroken friend.

Noelle gently opened a beautiful meal box, which exuded the tempting aroma of manor-baked muffins.

She said softly, "Honorary Knight, I made some manor-baked muffins especially for you. Please have some."

However, Ying just looked at Noelle with red eyes, shook her head weakly, and replied in a hoarse voice: "I'm not hungry, I really don't want to eat."

Barbara felt sad when she saw Ying's haggard appearance.

She gently stroked Ying's hand and said softly: "Maybe, I will sing a song for you and let the song take away your sorrow."

However, Ying just shook her head again and continued to sob quietly. Now all the comfort could not heal the pain in her heart.

On the other side, Mona was anxiously fiddling with the "Water Divination Plate", trying to predict what was happening at the Lawrence family manor to make Ying happy.

But no matter how she tried, the reflection of the starry sky in the plate could never reflect the answer she wanted.

She was so anxious that she almost pulled her hair out and kept complaining.

"What's wrong with this water divination plate? Why can't I tell the divination?"

In this tense atmosphere, Diona quietly walked out of the kitchen with a glass of carefully prepared non-alcoholic wine in her hand.

She walked towards Ying with a smile and whispered softly, "Ying, try this special drink of mine. It may help calm your inner restlessness a little."

However, Ying seemed to be immersed in her own sadness. She covered her face with her hands and tears fell through her fingers.

Seeing this, Ying's friends gathered around her and kept her company.

At this moment, the door was pushed open and Bennett rushed in panting.

His face was filled with excitement and he shouted loudly: "Ying! Good news! Captain Qin is back with Paimon!

When Ying heard that Paimon had returned, she stood up without hesitation and ran out the door.

Under the cover of night, she recognized at a glance Captain Qin walking slowly in the distance, and what made her even more excited was that next to Captain Qin was floating that familiar, small figure - Paimon!

Ying's heart was driven by strong emotions, and she rushed towards Paimon with all her strength. Her voice filled with joy and excitement echoed in the night sky!

"Paimon!"

Paimon also saw Ying running towards him and flew towards her excitedly.

"fluorescent!"

The two hugged each other tightly under the night sky. Ying hugged Paimon tightly, feeling an indescribable sense of relief and emotion in her heart.

Then she carefully examined every detail of Paimeng, fearing to miss any scars, and asked softly: "Paimeng, are you injured anywhere?"

Paimon shook his head slightly, but there was a tremor in his voice.

"No, I'm just a little scared."

After hearing Paimon's answer, Ying's worries were finally relieved a little.

She gently stroked Paimon's head and comforted her with her warm voice.

"I'm glad you're okay. I'm glad you're okay."

Ying then stood up, her eyes moving between Captain Qin and her friends behind her, and she said gratefully: "Thank you so much, you've worked hard. By the way, how is Shao Yun now?"

Captain Qin shook his head slightly and explained helplessly: "He asked us to bring Paimon back first. He should still be in the Lawrence family's manor, busy with his own 'things'."

Ying gently stroked Paimeng's head, then raised her head and thanked Captain Qin and the others again: "Thank you very much for your help. I'm going to find Shao Yun now."

Paimon wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, a determined expression appearing on his little face.

"Ying, I want to go with you too. Let's go find Shao Yun together!"

Captain Qin looked at Ying and Paimeng who had regained their spirits. She said softly, "Shao Yun may still be in the Lawrence family's manor, but I'm worried about what you two will see when you go there..."

Qin Ke didn't know that Shao Yun had offered everyone except the Lawrence family to the devil, and thought that Shao Yun would use some horrible means to torture the people of the Lawrence family.

But then again, the "inverted pentagram" drawn in blood, the dug-out organs, and Schubert Lawrence hanging upside down on the wall are not something that ordinary people can bear.

"I'll go with you. I'm afraid..."

Ying waved her hand and responded with a smile.

"Captain Qin, we appreciate your kindness, but this time, Paimon and I will be enough. We have received a lot of help from everyone today, and we are very grateful."

When Captain Qin heard this, she felt a surge of guilt in her heart. She lowered her head and apologized softly.

"I'm really sorry. I neglected the security of the manor, which gave the Lawrence family an opportunity to take advantage of it..."

Before she finished her words, Ying came forward and hugged her tightly.

In Ying's warm embrace, Ying comforted him, "Captain Qin, you don't have to blame yourself too much. It's easy to dodge an open attack, but hard to guard against an arrow from the dark. I have never blamed you. You have been very good to us, how could I blame you? If anyone should blame someone, it should be those guys who kidnapped Paimon."

Captain Qin felt Ying's warmth and tolerance, and a mixture of guilt and emotion filled her heart.

"Knight of Honor..."

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Ying brought Paimeng to the gate of the Lawrence family's manor. The once luxurious villa now looked lifeless.

Ying stared at the villa in the manor, took a deep breath, and then shouted towards the depths of the manor: "Shao Yun! Are you there? If you are, please give me a response."

However, no sound came from the manor, only the night breeze blew gently, carrying away her call.

Seeing this, Paimeng couldn't help but frowned. He asked worriedly, "Ying, could Shao Yun have left the manor and gone home?"

Just as Ying was about to answer, suddenly, the cry of a crow broke the silence of the night.

I saw a group of crows flying out from the Lawrence family's villa. They circled in the air and formed a strange formation.

Then, as if guided by some mysterious force, they flew straight to the northeast of Mondstadt.

"These crows seem to be leading the way for us." Ying said, pointing at the crows in the sky.

After saying that, she stopped hesitating and started running in the direction of the crow.

Seeing this, Paimon hurriedly followed and shouted, "Ying, wait for me!"

The figures of the two people gradually walked away in the night. They passed through the dimly lit Mondstadt, crossed the ancient Mondstadt Bridge, passed through the depths of the Whispering Woods, and passed by Starfall Lake.

The two of them hurried along, following the crow, and arrived at the beach where they first met Shao Yun.

……

Under the dark night sky, Shao Yun's lonely figure was made clearer by the foam of the waves.

He sat quietly by the sea, the cigar at the corner of his mouth emitting wisps of smoke, which intertwined with the stars in the night sky to form a profound picture.

In his hand he held tightly the Lancaster repeating rifle of Hosea Matthews. The blue steel barrel gleamed a cool glow in the moonlight. The brass body and the black steel hammer formed a sharp contrast. The body of the gun revealed endless majesty and power.

Shao Yun stared down at the rifle in his hand, gently stroking the delicate patterns on the gun. Each pattern seemed to carry his memories and emotions.

He took a last deep puff of his cigar, extinguished it, and said, "System, talk to me."

The system interface slowly appeared in front of his eyes, quietly waiting for his questions.

Shao Yun thought for a moment and spoke slowly: "In my memory, we will encounter the powerful Dainsleb, and at the same time, we will also meet Ying's brother. I was thinking, if I take the opportunity to kill the abyss apostle who follows him, and then tie up Ying's brother, and then make a deal with the devil to ensure the safety of all of us and stop the journey, what do you think of this decision?"

The system gave the answer.

[Keep going, sir, keep going...but please remember, don't rush for success.]

The system may mean that Shao Yun should not stop. You can even walk slower, but you cannot stagnate. But don't be too anxious either. After all, taking big steps can easily cause injury.

Shao Yun smiled helplessly and said, "Why do you look so much like that mysterious blind prophet? Well, I don't want to think about it anymore. Let's talk about something else."

Next, no matter what Shao Yun said, the system did not give any response.

"Tsk, you don't want to talk to me? I don't even want to talk to you!"

Shao Yun turned his gaze to the ocean again. The moonlight sprinkled on the sparkling sea surface, casting a layer of silver veil.

The sea breeze blows gently, bringing with it a hint of salty sea water, brushing across your cheeks, making you feel a little cool.

Suddenly, the silence of the night was broken by a shrill cry of crows. He raised his head slightly and followed the sound with his eyes. He saw a group of crows passing over his head like a black cloud, and then disappeared into the night sky.

He looked at the crow that was gradually flying away, frowned slightly, and murmured softly: "Crow...what's going on?"

Just as Shao Yun was lost in thought, a familiar call broke his thoughts.

"Shao Yun!"

Shao Yun turned around quickly, only to see Ying and Paimeng running towards him in a hurry, with obvious fatigue and concern on their faces.

He put away his Lancaster rifle and waved at them with a smile.

"Ying! Paimon!"

When Ying saw that Shao Yun was safe and sound, most of her worries immediately dissipated.

She rushed forward and hugged Shao Yun tightly, with a hint of joy in her voice.

"I'm so glad you're okay. I thought...I thought I'd never find you again after I found Paimon."

Shao Yun gently stroked Ying's back and comforted her softly, "Don't worry, I just came here to relax. I originally wanted to go to Yingxiang Beach, but in the end I felt that this place is more peaceful and more suitable for me."

Afterwards, Shao Yun, Ying and the three of us sat side by side on the soft beach, silently gazing at the sea under the night sky.

The moonlight poured down, making the sea surface sparkle with silver light, like a tranquil painting.

Ying gently picked up a stone and threw it into the sea, causing ripples.

She then said softly, "The Wine Festival is over. Next, I think we should go to Inazuma."

Shao Yun also picked up a stone and threw it into the sea, saying, "Ying, have you really decided? I think we should stay in Mondstadt for a few more days and have a good rest. After all..."

The matter of Dainsleb has not been triggered yet, and I haven't met my brother-in-law yet. Isn't it a bit early to leave now?

Ying turned to look at Paimeng beside her and felt that what he said made sense.

"You're right. We should rest for a few days first, then we'll set off for Liyue, and then consider how to get to Inazuma."

Shao Yun breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Ying agreed to his suggestion.

He turned to Paimon and apologized to her.

"Paimon, I don't know how to face you, but I still want to say, I'm sorry for making you suffer."

Then, Shao Yun narrated to Ying and Paimeng what happened when he met the Lawrence family at Eagle Flying Beach.

"I originally wanted to let you spend this holiday without worries, but I didn't expect that the ambitions of the Lawrence family were far beyond my imagination. I underestimated them, and they underestimated me. But I think I can nip all this in the bud, but..."

After hearing this, Paimeng flew to Shao Yun, hugged him tightly, and comforted him: "Thank you Shao Yun for saving me. It's not your fault. You meant for our own good. After all, no one expected the Lawrence family to be so bold, so please don't blame yourself anymore."

Shao Yun patted Paimeng's head gently, pinched her cheek and said, "Thank you Paimeng for your comfort. After this incident, I think you need stronger power to protect yourself. So, I decided to teach you how to use a gun!"

Ying was frightened when she heard this.

"Use a gun? This..."

Shao Yun stared at Ying and nodded. There was no room for negotiation on this matter.

"Yes, Ying. I will find suitable guns for you as soon as possible and teach you how to operate them personally. You must learn more skills to protect yourself."

The next place we are going to is Inazuma. That place is not the novice village Mondstadt or the hometown Liyue.

Mond's drunkard, no matter how unreliable he is.

The retired old man in Liyue, no matter how much he listens to opera and walks his bird.

It's better than that country girl who doesn't care about anything. Those fools are about to enter the house and occupy a firm position in the government. Shao Yun is really afraid of something happening if he doesn't make some preparations.

When Ying heard that Shao Yun was going to teach her and Paimeng how to use firearms, she frowned slightly and whispered, "Can we really find a suitable firearm? Does Fontaine have a gun like the one you have?"

Shao Yun saw her doubts, smiled confidently, and explained patiently: "Don't worry, I have my own way. Later, I will prepare a holster for you so that you can carry the gun. You don't have to use it often, but at a critical moment of life and death, the gun will be the last resort for you and Paimeng."

Seeing Shao Yun so determined, Ying stopped refusing. She nodded slightly and said softly, "You are right. It is always good to have many skills. Learning one more skill means one more hope of survival."

Paimeng blinked his big eyes and asked curiously and slightly worriedly: "Shao Yun, do I have to learn how to shoot a gun? Is there really a gun suitable for me?"

Shao Yun gently rubbed Paimeng's head and replied gently: "I will try my best to find a firearm suitable for you. If I really find it, you will naturally have to learn how to use it. It's not a bad thing to have one more means of self-protection."

After hearing what Shao Yun said, Paimeng was still a little nervous, but he finally nodded and responded in a low voice: "Okay... I will study hard when the time comes."

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