Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

“I don’t know him? I’ve read his book, ‘Young Duck,’ five times! I saw the filth in his mind!” Ayato Kamisato said, somewhat agitated.

"Hmph! Brother, I think you're the dirty one. I've read this light novel too, it's very positive."

Ayato Kamisato was speechless. Although the novel ended with Daliyah becoming completely useless due to excessive indulgence, which was very satisfying.

But this novel has absolutely nothing to do with positive energy.

"Thoma, tell me, what kind of person is this Ueno Chiki?" After saying that, he looked at Thomas with expectant eyes.

Ayaka Kamisato also looked at Thomas with hopeful eyes.

This put Thomas in a dilemma. After some consideration, he decided to express his true opinion fairly.

"Ueno Chiki is a humble, sincere, and kind person; she is a very good person."

Ayato Kamisato looked grim, while Ayaka Kamisato beamed with joy.

“But,” Thomas continued, “he and the traveler got along very well, and I could sense that they liked each other.”

Suddenly, the two extremes reversed.

Ayato Kamisato was all smiles, while Ayaka Kamisato looked grim.

She glared fiercely at Ayato Kamisato, "What are you laughing at? If you laugh again, you'll have no place in this house!"

Ayato Kamisato quickly composed himself and said gently, "Ayaka, there are many excellent men in the world. You will meet them."

"Shut up!"

Ayato Kamisato decisively chose to remain silent.

"Brother, I will never give up on Ueno Chiki!"

Chapter 56 Heart Sea, Hand Over Your White Silk Stockings

Wanglong Village is a quiet little village located in the southern part of Haizhi Island.

The autumn sun shines on the golden rice fields, and the whole village is bathed in tranquility and peace.

People are busy harvesting ripe rice in the fields; the annual autumn harvest is about to begin.

However, this peaceful atmosphere was suddenly broken by a series of urgent shouts.

"Zheping!"

"Zheping!"

Yingmei and Paimon are diligently searching for Zheping's whereabouts in the village.

Soon, they found him in front of a simple wooden hut.

When they saw him, they could hardly believe their eyes.

In just about half a month, Zheping transformed from an optimistic young man into a white-haired old man with a pale and haggard face, loose skin, and dull eyes.

He lay in front of the house, lifeless.

"Zheping, what happened to you?" Paimon asked in a low voice, his expression somewhat sorrowful.

Teppei struggled to lift his head, a slight smile appearing on his wrinkled face. "Ah...it's you guys. What brings you here? Wait a minute, let me stand up first...Strange, I feel like I have no strength left. I've recently accomplished quite a few feats, and Lord Sangokami promoted me to captain of the Herring Squad 1. I think I'll be able to catch up with you soon."

Yingmei gazed at his aging form, her eyes filled with a mixture of anger, disappointment, and sorrow. "You knew the dangers of the Evil Eye, so why did you still use it?"

Zheping's smile vanished. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "I've been in the Coral Palace Army for almost three years. For those three years, I've worked diligently, but I've only ever been an ordinary soldier. Just because I haven't made enough contributions."

Many of my comrades from the same period have already made meritorious contributions and hold high positions.

The root of this difference lies in the Eye of God. Those who possess the Eye of God can manipulate elemental forces, making them far more powerful than ordinary people, and they can easily achieve great things.

The Evil Eye has granted me the same power as the wielder of the Eye of God, allowing me to perform meritorious deeds.

Yingmei couldn't suppress her anger. "Are you crazy? You're willing to give up your life for temporary power?"

Zheping raised his head, looked up at the sky, his expression calm and serene.

"Traveler, did you know? We people of Haiji Island and Inatsuma share a common hobby: we especially love watching fireworks. Although fireworks only have a brief moment of brilliance, their beauty and splendor remain forever in people's hearts."

He actually had one more thing he wanted to say, but now he couldn't say it.

At this moment, Yingmei's resentment had dissipated, replaced by a faint sadness lingering in her heart.

"Hey, what's with that expression, traveler? Don't worry. Let me rest for a bit. After a rest, maybe I'll be fine."

As he spoke, Zheping closed his eyes, seemingly falling asleep.

"Zheping, you should get some rest." Yingmei turned and left with Paimon.

Shortly after she left, Zheping opened his eyes and stared blankly at her departing figure.

After a long while, he sighed, "As expected, I am not someone watched over by the gods!"

........

The entrance to Wanglong Village.

Coral Palace Heart Sea and the rebel general Goro stood facing the wind, waiting for Yingmei's return.

Before long, they finally saw her walking towards them from afar.

"Traveler, how is Teppei doing?" Goro asked with great concern. He had always regarded the soldiers as his own brothers and cared deeply for each and every one of them.

Yingmei looked somber. "The situation is very bad. He has almost lost all his vitality."

Goro and Sangoko no Kokoro felt guilty after hearing this.

In particular, Coral Palace's Heart Sea had received intelligence a month ago that the Evil Eye was extremely dangerous. After issuing the order to confiscate the Evil Eye, she no longer devoted any energy to paying attention to it.

As a result, the Fools' spies secretly and continuously poured evil eyes into the army, causing evil eyes to proliferate.

By the time she realized what was happening, it was too late. The Coral Palace army suffered heavy losses, with many soldiers dying of old age after using the Evil Eye.

“Xin Hai, according to my investigation, these Evil Eyes were produced in an Evil Eye factory on Bayun Island. However, the exact location of the Evil Eye factory has not yet been determined.” Ying Mei shared the results of her investigation over the past few days.

Coral Palace Xin Hai fell into deep thought, muttering to herself, "The factory must be large, hidden, and close to major transportation routes to ensure the supply of raw materials."

Then, a map of Bayun Island appeared in her mind, and she began searching for a location that matched her criteria. Before long, she found the perfect spot.

"There aren't many places that meet these conditions. Based on the location where the soldiers received the evil eye, the factory is likely located on the coastal cliffs in the southwest of Bayun Island."

Upon hearing this, Yingmei's eyes hardened. "Xinhai, I'll go and destroy the Evil Eye Factory right now."

Coral Palace looked at her with deep affection and said gently, "I won't stop you, but you must be careful. We've lost many comrades-in-arms, and I don't want to lose you too."

Yingmei knew that going to the Evil Eye Factory was dangerous, and she didn't want to have any regrets, so she said, "Xinhai, before I go, can you grant me one request?"

"I can agree to any condition you set."

"Hand over your used white stockings!"

Upon hearing this, the scene fell silent.

Suddenly, a vibrant red flush appeared on Coral Palace's face, which had been as elegant and jade-like as ever, like the sunset painting the sky, breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes sparkled with shyness and nervousness, as if she were gathering her courage to open her mouth but hesitated.

Her cherry lips parted repeatedly, like flowers trembling in the morning light. Her hesitant expression filled one with deep tenderness and reluctance.

Just as Yingmei was about to leave, Coral Palace Heart Sea finally mustered up her courage and whispered, "Um... Traveler, I can give them to you now. But please don't do anything strange."

Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, yet it resonated in the air like a bell, stunning everyone present.

Chapter 57 Evil Eye Factory

Narukami Taisha Shrine.

Yae no Miko stood beneath the ancient and magnificent cherry blossom tree, her pink hair swaying gently in the breeze like fluttering cherry blossom petals, exuding a soft and refreshing charm.

The leaves of the cherry tree fell one by one, fluttering in the air before gently landing on her.

She turned around and walked up to the shrine maiden, Inashiro Hotaru, who was still sweeping fallen leaves, and gently lifted the girl's fair chin with her hand.

Daocheng Yingmei's face was flushed, like a peach blossom in spring, and her eyes darted away, as if she dared not look into her eyes.

"Yingmei, I'm going on a long trip. I'll have to trouble you for the next few days."

Inashiro Hotaru nodded slightly. "I understand, Lord Yaehime, but please refrain from such frivolous behavior."

Yae no Miko stopped what she was doing and muttered in dissatisfaction, "She was someone I could tease whenever I wanted when she was little, but she's not cute at all now that she's grown up."

After saying that, she swayed gracefully and left the shrine with light steps.

.......

Inside the Evil Eye Factory, located on a cliff overlooking the sea in the southwest of Ba Yun Island.

"The wind is stirring!"

A violent tornado suddenly rose from the ground and surged toward the heavily armored vanguard of the Fools directly opposite them.

The storm tore them apart easily, just like tearing a piece of white paper.

Yingmei, who was not far away, took a breath. Those Fools guards were much more difficult to deal with than she had imagined, forcing her to use her elemental burst.

Despite having defeated all the enemies in front of her, the ominous and eerie atmosphere in the air made her feel very uneasy.

She and Paimon continued forward, and as they entered a large hall, they suddenly saw a familiar figure.

He was a short boy, wearing a dark purple Japanese-style short-sleeved shirt and a straw hat, with a handsome face and a rebellious smile on his lips.

After seeing the boy's face clearly, Yingmei held the Sword of Dawn and angrily pointed the blade at him.

"How interesting, the moment we met, she looked like she wanted to fight me to the death." The young man looked at Yingmei with disdain.

"Scattered soldiers, that's why you distributed the Evil Eyes to the resistance. Do you know how many people this has killed?"

The stragglers chuckled. "That's hilarious, Traveler. You need to understand one thing: while we gave them the Evil Eye, they have the right to use it. And as far as I know, many people are aware of the Evil Eye's dangers. Giving insects the same power as humans, they should be grateful to us, shouldn't they?"

His words angered Yingmei, who retorted angrily, "That's just sophistry! You bastards are just using these rebels as guinea pigs for Evil Eye's experiments."

The soldier whose true intentions had been exposed showed no sign of panic. Instead, he looked at Yingmei with some admiration. "You're right. But you seem to have misunderstood something. Although I'm standing here, I'm just carrying out the plan on behalf of others. The mastermind is someone else, of course. Here's a hint: she's a female executive officer."

“Madam Rosalyn?!” Yingmei exclaimed on the spot.

The soldier smiled but remained silent, offering no answer to her question.

At this moment, Yingmei's hatred for the lady intensified.