Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Chapter 239: Inazuma City under Martial Law

Late at night, in the Mulou Tea House, after the man in the tall hat left, Shao Yun had been sitting in front of the counter, his eyes deep and his brows slightly furrowed, thinking about how to use the people of Haizhi Island to realize his plan next.

This matter has been decided and cannot be changed. He needs to consider every step carefully.

At this moment, the wind chimes hanging on the door of the Mulou Tea House suddenly made a crisp sound.

Then, the door was slowly pushed open, and Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Kamiko walked in.

Shao Yun heard the noise, turned to look at the two people, and asked quietly, "What's the situation outside now?"

Kamisato Ayaka looked melancholy, shook her head slightly, and answered worriedly: "The situation in Inazuma Castle is very bad. The head of the Tenryo Kujo family, Kujo Takayuki, has taken full control of the entire Inazuma Castle and declared martial law."

She paused, her expression becoming more nervous, and continued, "Also, according to my brother's information, Kujo Takayuki has written a letter to his eldest son, Kujo Masahito, ordering him to lead the shogunate army at Kujo Jinya back to Inazuma Castle, claiming that he will hunt you down in accordance with the shogun's last wishes."

When Shao Yun heard that Tianling Fengxing was going to hunt him down, he found it very funny. He was really not afraid of death.

Yae Shinko, who was standing by, slowly told her what she had found out.

"The remains of the general have been taken back by the remaining Okuji people in the castle tower. The Okuji people suffered heavy casualties, and only one in ten survived."

"On the other hand, regarding Ying, she...ah, I tried many ways, but I couldn't call her out of the Pure Land. But I will find a way..."

Shao Yun listened quietly and remained silent, with no change in expression on his face.

Kamisato Ayaka looked at Shao Yun, then at Yae Shinto.

The two girls looked at each other, and then Kamisato Ayaka stepped forward and said softly, "You are safe in the Mulou Teahouse. Leave the rest to us."

After hearing this, Shao Yun muttered to himself.

"Leave it to you? Can you chop off the head of the Thunder God? You can only smooth things over... and let Ying suffer."

However, on the surface, he nodded and said calmly: "I understand. We'll talk again when Ying recovers."

After saying this, he stopped talking and lowered his head to think about how to submit his letter of surrender to Haizhi Island.

Just then, Paimon pushed open the door of the room, and a creaking sound came from the door, attracting the attention of the three people.

Paimeng flew to Shao Yun, grabbed her hand, and whispered, "Shao Yun, Ying is awake, and she has something to tell you."

When Shao Yun heard this, his expression changed slightly. He immediately stood up and walked quickly towards the room, saying as he walked, "Okay, I'll go right away."

……

Shao Yun walked into the room and found that Ying had sat up and leaned against the head of the bed, with the quilt lightly covering her lower body.

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly and she looked at Shao Yun with a smile.

Shao Yun stepped forward quickly and advised softly, "Ying, you should lie down. Sitting is not good for your wound."

Ying touched the wound below her chest, forced a smile, and said weakly, "It's okay, much better. If you don't believe me, untie my skirt and see."

Seeing that Ying was still in the mood to joke with him, Shao Yun tapped Ying's forehead with his finger and said with a smile, "You have no shame."

In order to liven up the atmosphere, Ying half-jokingly said, "There are only two of us here, and besides, there is no part of my body that you haven't seen."

Shao Yun shook his head and changed the subject, saying, "I'm afraid I can't control myself. How are you? Does the wound still hurt?"

Ying nodded and said tiredly, "The wound has healed, but I feel very tired. Also, the food tastes bitter. Can you make the potion sweeter next time?"

How about adding two sweet flowers to the potion next time? No... How could I have such an idea? I should make sure Ying doesn't need the potion in the future!

"Okay, I get it. I'll make it sweet next time." Shao Yun still said a few nonsense words.

Ying patted the edge of the bed gently, looked at Shao Yun with anticipation, and motioned him to sit next to her.

Shao Yun sat down obediently, feeling the soft bed and the warm breath.

He leaned against Ying, and Ying snuggled into his arms.

Shao Yun looked down at Ying, who was nestling in his arms like a cute kitten, and a feeling of tenderness surged in his heart.

He reached out and gently stroked Ying's hair, feeling her warmth and softness.

Ying closed her eyes, enjoying this moment of tranquility and warmth.

After a while, she whispered, "Shao Yun, let's leave Inazuma and go to the next country."

There was a hint of anticipation and longing in her voice, because she had a premonition that if they stayed in Inazuma, Shao Yun would do something particularly horrible.

However, when he heard this, Shao Yun's hand stroking Ying paused slightly, and a complicated expression appeared on his face.

Just a day ago, he might have listened to Ying's advice, but now, there was no going back.

So, he decided to trick Ying and said, "Ying, I have the same idea, but... Inazuma is an island. We can't leave here by riding horses."

Ying thought Shao Yun really wanted to leave, so she thought for a moment and continued, "Then how about we go to the island, find a ship, return to Liyue, and then go to Xumi?"

Shao Yun felt helpless when he saw Ying was so persistent.

He then lied, "Ying, why have you become stupid? Have you forgotten that when we came to Inazuma on Beidou's ship, we had to go through a thunderstorm. Ordinary ships cannot withstand the impact of a thunderstorm. What if the ship capsizes..."

"But..." Ying was still a little unwilling. She looked at Shao Yun firmly and continued to insist, "Then we should ask Ling Hua and the others to help us contact Captain Beidou?"

Shao Yun sneered in his heart, thinking that even if they could contact Beidou, he would never allow such a thing to happen. How could he let go of what happened today so easily!

He frowned slightly and decided to change the subject temporarily to avoid unnecessary arguments.

So, Shao Yun looked at Ying seriously and said slowly: "Let's take a look at the current situation first. Now that we have offended the shogunate, Inazuma Castle is no longer safe for us."

"It's not a long-term solution to hide in the Mulou Teahouse, and you need to rest and breathe some fresh air. So, I want to take you to Haizhi Island. The scenery there is beautiful and will help your body recover."

After hearing Shao Yun's words, Ying mistakenly thought that he had finally given in, and she couldn't help but feel relieved.

She originally planned to take Shao Yun away from Inazuma because she was worried that he would really kill the Thunder God.

Although she didn't leave Inazuma, as long as she left Inazuma City, she believed that she would be able to find a way to make Shao Yun let go of his obsession.

However, she underestimated Shao Yun's determination to kill the Thunder God.

Ying nodded slightly in agreement and said softly, "Well, that sounds reasonable. When Paimon and I were adventuring in Tatsuya Sand and Bayun Island before, we heard about the beautiful scenery of Kaiji Island. It is indeed very charming."

When Shao Yun heard this, he stretched out his hand and pinched Ying's delicate face, and asked curiously, "When did you go to Bayun Island for adventure?"

Ying playfully bumped her head against Shao Yun's chest, with a hint of playfulness on her face, and whispered, "Hehe, this is my little secret~"

Shao Yun smiled, reached out and touched Ying's chin, and said gently: "Haha, then have a good rest. When you are fully recovered in a few days, we will go to Haizhi Island."

Haizhi Island will not sink into the sea again. It will not be too late to go there again after you have rested enough.

However, Ying was a little anxious, fearing that Shao Yun would change his mind. After all, he was a man who changed his mind faster than turning the pages of a book. Who knew if he would rush into the castle tower and set fire to it the next day?

He quickly said, "No, let's go now! It would be troublesome if Thor himself comes to find us."

Shao Yunze muttered softly: "If only she could come out of the Pure Land now..." If she really came out, he would have a lot of things left to do.

His voice was very soft, but Ying still caught it.

Ying looked at Shao Yun in confusion and asked, "What did you just say?"

Shao Yun hurriedly smiled and shook his head, hiding his inner thoughts, and replied: "It's nothing, I'll help you up. Since you are so anxious, let's go now."

In fact, he also hopes to go to Haizhi Island as soon as possible so that he can implement his plan smoothly.

As a result, Shao Yun and Ying inexplicably reached a consensus on this matter and decided to go to Haizhi Island immediately.

Shao Yun gently helped Ying up, and Ying got out of bed carefully.

Although the wounds had healed, Ying's legs still seemed a little weak. Running was out of the question for her, but walking was not a problem.

Kamisato Ayaka, Yae Kamiko, and Paimon looked surprised when they saw Shao Yun and Ying walking out of the room together.

Kamisato Ayaka walked up quickly and asked with concern: "What are you planning to do?"

Shao Yun explained his reasons very calmly.

"We are going to leave here and head to Haizhi Island. The environment there is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful, which is beneficial to Ying's recovery. After she fully recovers, we will discuss the next steps."

Kamisato Ayaka looked troubled and said worriedly: "Why don't you rest for a few more days? Ying's injury is..."

Ying shook her head slightly and replied with a smile: "It's okay, I feel much better. It's best to leave Inazuma City now. If the Thunder God himself comes, it will be troublesome. We can't let Linghua and the others get into trouble."

Yae Shenzi also hurriedly persuaded: "Ying...will not come out of the Pure Land in a short time, so there is no need to worry too much."

Kamisato Ayaka looked at his determined expression, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, but she couldn't help but persuade him again: "Ying, don't talk about whether it's troublesome or not, this is what we should do. You have just been through so much, your body and mind need to rest, take a few days off first."

She tried to convince them to stay, hoping to help Ying recover before setting off again.

However, Ying was really afraid that Shao Yun would change his mind, so she said firmly, "No, I have made up my mind. Paimeng, let's go."

She didn't want any more changes and just wanted to take Shao Yun away from Inazuma City as soon as possible.

Just as the three were about to leave, Kamisato Ayaka hurriedly shouted, "Wait a minute! How about I talk to my brother and ask him to send someone from the Final Guard to escort you? After all, on your way to Kaijima, you will definitely pass through the territory of the shogunate army. If you are unlucky enough to encounter the shogunate army..."

Ying waved her hand and said with a smile: "It's okay. With more people, we can be a bigger target. And even if we encounter the shogunate army, we have ways to deal with it. Don't worry."

Seeing that Ying had made up her mind, Kamisato Ayaka knew she couldn't dissuade him, so she could only sigh helplessly and said, "Okay, then you must be careful on the road. I will help you with what I can in Inazuma Castle."

Yae Shinko also echoed, "I will continue to think of ways to get Ying out of the Pure Land of One Heart and give you an explanation."

After the two finished their conversation, Shao Yun took Ying and Paimeng and left the Mulou Tea House.

Yae Shenzi thought that as long as he pulled Ying out of Yi Xin Pure Land, made her kneel down in front of Shao Yun and others, let her slap him in the face, and beg for Shao Yun's forgiveness, he could end this matter.

But she didn't know that Shao Yun wanted to kill Ying.

……

With Shao Yun's help, Ying and Paimeng left the Mulou Teahouse together. Inazuma City seemed particularly quiet at night, shrouded in a mysterious darkness.

The martial law order plunged the entire city into unprecedented darkness. Every household had their doors and windows closed, and not a single ray of light came through.

On the street, apart from the occasional footsteps of patrolling soldiers, there was almost no other sound.

The patrol team of Tianling Fengxing held torches and became the only light in the darkness.

Shao Yun looked at the surrounding scene and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "If Ying was in good health now, I could just kill her."

He recalled the time when they robbed the Lemoyne Bank and went to the port at night. At that time, they also needed to remain quiet and not make too much noise. They could only leave stealthily.

Now, Shao Yun is facing the same dilemma and must carefully avoid the patrolling shogunate troops.

……

With the joint efforts of Shao Yun, Ying and Paimeng, the three successfully avoided the shogunate troops patrolling the town streets and came to the Hanamizaka area.

However, the patrol intensity here seemed to be even greater, with soldiers from Tianling Fengxing coming and going, basically with a sentry every five steps and a guard post every ten steps, greatly increasing the difficulty of their escape.

After great efforts, just when Shao Yun and his companions were about to leave Hanamizaka, they suddenly discovered that rows of barricades had been set up on the road leading to the outside of Inazuma Castle to block the passage, and there were several members of the Tenryo Bugyo guarding there.

At this moment, there were patrolling personnel in front and behind, and Shao Yun and his men were trapped here.

Shao Yun glanced at the Tianling Fengxing members who were blocking the way ahead, then turned to look at the weak Ying. He made up his mind and decided to fight to the death with this group of Tianling Fengxing people.

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