Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Shao Yun faced the biting snowstorm and staggered back to Albedo's cold laboratory.

Dainsleb, who was standing outside, saw Shao Yun so distraught and guessed about 70% of what was going on, but he still asked softly, "Why, failed?"

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun sighed with relief, as if he had put down a heavy burden.

"I have seen it, but I cannot agree to its conditions."

Shao Yun then told Dainsleb the demon's condition that he would help him only if he killed all the people in Mondstadt and Liyue.

After listening to this, Dainsleb nodded silently and said, "I don't doubt that you have this ability, but after doing this, you are no different from those guys in the Abyss Cult."

Shao Yun sighed helplessly and said, "These seven days were just a dream... In the end, nothing changed."

Dainsleb turned his gaze towards the interior of the laboratory and asked, "What about Sora? What are you going to do?"

Shao Yun shook his head, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"Let's go back to the beginning and forget everything that happened over the past week."

"I cannot agree to the devil's conditions. If we take Kong with us now, we will only become the target of endless pursuit by the Abyss Cult. We have nowhere to escape except this Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain. Ying said that she wants to continue the journey. Therefore, the only way now is..."

Shao Yun took a deep breath and said reluctantly, "Let Kong go back."

After hearing this, Dainsleb was silent for a moment, silently weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Finally, he nodded to show his understanding.

"Well, maybe this is the best option for now."

Shao Yun covered his face and said self-reproachfully, "I'm sorry. I know I made you work for nothing this time. I owe you."

Dainsleb waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Don't say that. Things are unpredictable and no one can predict the outcome. At least this time we didn't gain nothing. I got valuable information about the Seven Gods Project, and you helped me in disguise."

Shao Yun nodded slightly and stepped into Albedo's laboratory.

Inside the room, Kong sat quietly on the chair, silent, while Ying beside him cast a gentle look at Shao Yun.

Shao Yun's eyes moved between the two of them, and finally fixed on Ying's face. He said softly: "Ying, no matter what your decision is, I will support you without reservation. Just like you supported me in the beginning, I will continue traveling with you."

After that, Shao Yun turned his gaze to Kong and continued, "Tonight, let's have a good rest here. Tomorrow, you will be the Prince of the Abyss again. Now, while you are still Ying's brother, I have something to tell you."

Kong looked at the relieved expression on Shao Yun's face and nodded in understanding.

"I know. Ying told me a few days ago that she told you that after she found me, she would talk to me about you and her. Over the past seven days, I have witnessed your tenacity and deep affection with my own eyes. I believe you will become Ying's most solid support."

Afterwards, there was a hint of ease and trust in Kong's words, which eased the somewhat heavy atmosphere.

"Shao Yun, don't be so sad, you should be happy about this. As you said, I will return to my identity as the Prince of the Abyss tomorrow, but before that, as a brother, I am eager to witness your sincere confession to Ying with my own eyes. Only in this way can I hand my sister's hand to you with peace of mind."

Shao Yun never expected that Kong would nod in agreement so easily. He had already prepared himself to face numerous tests and had imagined countless difficulties and obstacles in his mind, even extreme scenarios of going through fire and water.

At this moment, he was so shocked that he almost doubted his ears. He asked with a trembling voice: "What? You mean... you agree?"

Kong nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a deep consideration. He slowly said: "But before that, I want to see your true heart first."

This sentence was like a shot of adrenaline, instantly making Shao Yun refreshed.

He turned around without hesitation, faced Ying, and knelt on one knee with a pious and firm posture.

Seeing this, Ying's eyes lit up with excitement. She stood up gently, her eyes full of anticipation for Shao Yun's actions.

Shao Yun looked at Ying, his eyes full of affection and determination. He spoke slowly, and every word came from the bottom of his heart.

"I am a hopeless fool, but I love you, this love is deep and sincere. In the future journey, I will use all my strength to protect you and cherish you, I swear to you!"

Ying's face was flushed, and tears sparkled in her eyes, which were the light of happiness and emotion. She responded softly: "I love you too."

At this time, Kong's voice sounded again, with a hint of relief and trust.

"I leave my sister to you. Please take good care of her during the time I can't be with her."

Upon hearing this, Shao Yun stood up and hugged Ying tightly in his arms.

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of affection and attachment to each other.

The two kissed each other desperately, and the love seemed to overflow from their chests and infect every inch of the air around them.

And in this warm and sweet moment, a small figure was hiding in the corner, wrapping himself tightly in a trapper's cloak.

That was Paimon. Although she covered her eyes with her hands, the gaps between her fingertips revealed her inner curiosity and excitement.

She watched this scene secretly, feeling an inexplicable excitement and envy in her heart.

Kong Ze stood aside, looking at the two with complicated eyes. He couldn't help but feel a little reluctant and sad, as if the cabbage he grew at home was eaten by pigs.

But more of it was blessing and comfort for his sister's happiness. He silently told himself that this was the necessary growth and transformation in everyone's life, and he must learn to accept and let go.

So he took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

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Shao Yun and Ying ended their gentle and lingering kiss. Ying pursed her lips lightly and spoke playfully and boldly.

"By the way, Shao Yun, if you dare to snore at night and wake me or Paimeng, I will make you open your eyes wide and watch how Paimeng and I sleep."

Shao Yun smiled dotingly when he heard this. He gently scratched Ying's nose and responded softly, "Kick me off the bed when the time comes!"

At this time, Kong on the side could no longer suppress his inner turmoil. He had never expected that these two guys would discuss sleeping in the same bed so blatantly, and in front of his "brother-in-law"!

Sora interrupted hastily, "No! You two can't sleep together! I'm totally against it! I don't want to become an uncle so soon!"

Ying stuck out her tongue at Kong mischievously and made a face.

"Brother, this is none of your business! Lululu~"

Kong looked at Ying in disbelief.

"I just entrusted you to Shao Yun, and you're bullying me like this? I'm your own brother!"

Seeing this, Shao Yun smiled and said to Kong: "Brother-in-law, don't worry. I will take good care of Ying and won't let you become an uncle so soon. But, the necessary procedures must be followed."

When Kong heard this, he became even more excited.

"Hey! I regret it now! Sister, can I regret it? I won't leave. How about I stay and escape with you?"

Ying shook her head slightly and snorted.

"No, brother. You have to keep your word. You said you would entrust me to Shao Yun. Besides, you still have your Abyss Cult and great cause to take care of. You said you would fight against Heavenly Justice before the Abyss submerges the throne. How can I hold you back?"

Kong really felt like crying but had no tears at this moment. He looked at Ying helplessly.

"Sister, how can you be so angry with me? Look at him, he's tall and strong. What if he bullies you?"

Seeing this, Shao Yun quickly hugged Ying into his arms and said proudly: "Don't worry, brother-in-law, from now on, Ying will be on top and I will be on the bottom. I will never bully Ying!"

After hearing what Shao Yun said, Kong was furious. He stood up suddenly, opened his mouth wide, and then jumped towards Shao Yun, shouting, "I'll bite you to death!"

Seeing this, Shao Yun reacted quickly and held Ying steadily in his arms with an elegant princess hug.

Then he dodged backwards nimbly with a playful smile on his face, and jokingly shouted as he dodged, "Oh no! My brother-in-law has turned into a zombie. We have to run!"

Ying, who was held in Shao Yun's arms, looked at her brother and Shao Yun and smiled sweetly. Then she gently reminded Kong: "Brother, take it easy. Don't fall down."

Because Kong's hands and feet were tied, he could only jump and try to catch up with Shao Yun, shouting all the time.

"You bastard, give my sister back to me!"

Just like that, the three of them started an extraordinary chase in Albedo's laboratory, and laughter filled the entire space.

Paimon, hiding in the trapper's cloak, watched the farce quietly like a little spectator, and burst into laughter from time to time.

Dainsleb, who was standing outside the laboratory, looked at the happy scene consisting of these three "crazy men and women" and the funny Paimon, and couldn't help but muttered in a low voice: "This family is so childish..."

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