Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

After receiving the task assigned by the system, Huiyuan, under Ningguang's arrangement, found the corresponding caravan.

The caravan consisted of only one experienced adventurer and one merchant, without any bodyguards.

The merchant saw Huiyuan walking straight towards him and greeted him respectfully.

"Hello, sir."

Huiyuan looked around and asked the merchant in confusion, "Why aren't there any bodyguards?"

"It's like this... Lady Ningguang said that as long as you're with us on this trade trip, we won't have to worry about any monsters or thieves, so we didn't arrange any extra bodyguards. Oh, and Lady Ningguang also asked me to bring this gift to you."

"Hmm...what gift?"

The merchant pointed to the carriage and said, "It's on the carriage. As your subordinate, I wouldn't dare to peek. You should open it yourself."

Huiyuan nodded, indicating her understanding.

"Okay, when do we set off?"

"Leave now."

After chatting with the merchant for a few minutes, Huiyuan climbed directly onto the carriage.

During the conversation between the merchants, Huiyuan learned a piece of information. This merchant was not an ordinary merchant, but a merchant who worked for Ningguang, the kind of professional merchant who usually transported secret goods or confidential documents for Ningguang.

Once inside the carriage, Huiyuan rubbed her little hands together, eagerly anticipating what would be inside the magnificent treasure chest.

"Let me see what Ningguang gave me."

Upon opening the box, one finds a set of armor worn by an ancient general, long boots, and a sword, along with an exquisitely designed outfit with a Liyue flair—clothes, trousers, and leather shoes.

The armor is trimmed with gold thread, primarily black with silver accents. It's engraved with exquisite gold dragon patterns. The shoulder armor is shaped like a lion, one on each side. The overall craftsmanship is perfect; it doesn't restrict the body, allowing for free movement. The craftsmen didn't create it for defense, but rather to enhance one's imposing presence. While lacking some defensive capabilities, Huiyuan exudes a general's aura, incredibly handsome, even rivaling the coolness of a divinely equipped emperor.

The other outfit was also predominantly black with gold accents. The hem was embroidered with dragon patterns, and several thumb-sized yellow gemstones were inlaid on the garment. The trousers were primarily black with brown accents, and silver thread trim along the edges, creating a subtle and harmonious look. They resembled dress trousers but incorporated traditional Chinese elements, giving them an elegant and dignified appearance.

The armor and clothing are worn together; the leg armor, paired with long boots, covers the trousers underneath. The hem of the jacket is quite long, but it doesn't look out of place when worn with the armor; it feels like it's part of the armor itself.

The outfit inside looks like the one Zhongli wears, but not exactly the same. Even when not fighting, he doesn't wear armor and still looks cool.

"Ningguang, I'm so happy! I just mentioned yesterday, 'Wouldn't it be even more handsome to have a general's uniform?' and she made one and gave it to me today."

Just as Huiyuan was holding the clothes with great affection, the system interrupted her.

"You can place the battle suit into the Eye of God. When needed, this system can assist the host in instantly changing outfits."

"OK, Tongzi is really reliable."

After putting the clothes into the Eye of God's space, Huiyuan lay down to rest inside the carriage.

The real world is several times larger than the game world. According to the merchant, the journey starts from Liyue Harbor, stops at Wangshu Inn for the night, then proceeds to Dawn Winery for another night, and finally arrives in Mondstadt, taking a total of three days.

After passing Guili Plains, Wangshu Inn was not far ahead. However, Huiyuan and his group were very unlucky. Even though the experienced old adventurer avoided many dangers, they were still ambushed by Hilichurls.

"Hichurls are attacking! Wake up!"

Huiyuan was groggily woken up by the merchant.

"Huh? Ah? A Hilichurl?"

"That adventurer won't last long; there are too many Hilichurls lying in ambush."

Just then, a loud shout from a Hilichurl outside completely woke up Huiyuan.

"Ya!" (Hillbilly language)

Upon hearing the sound, Huiyuan was so frightened that she immediately recalled the time when she was picking up the Mora Box in the pool and being surrounded by Hilichurls. She sprang up and leaped into the air.

"Okay, I understand. Could you please move aside?"

After the merchant stepped aside, Huiyuan said to the system, "System, activate the combat assistance function, turn on Eagle Eye mode, and change into the previous battle suit."

"Combat support function activated. Eagle Eye mode activated... Scanning... One Rock Shield Hilichurl, two Archer Hilichurls, two Rock Shield Baby Hilichurls, one Rock Hilichurl Shaman."

After exiting Eagle Eye mode, Huiyuan opened his eyes, and at the same time, his whole body radiated golden light as he instantly changed into his battle suit.

“Analyze the Rock Shield Hilichurls’ panel.”

"Parsing... Completed."

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Rock Shield Hilichurls

Status: None

Strength: D

Speed: D

Endurance: D

Defense: C

Elemental force strength: E

Mental Strength: E-

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(Wow, the gap between me and a Hilichurl is really that big?)

As Huiyuan thought this, she tumbled off the carriage.

With combat assist enabled, the movement trajectories of Hilichurls become clearly visible. Aiming assistance is also available when using bows or firearms. The system can also predict the trajectory of enemy arrows. In critical moments, the system will alert you to an impending attack.

As soon as they stepped off the carriage, they heard the old adventurer's angry curses.

“*Liyue swear words*, all of you *Liyue swear words*.”

After the old adventurer finally managed to defeat a small Hilichurl with great effort, the Hilichurl's arrows suddenly came flying at him, and by the time he realized it, it was too late to dodge.

At the critical moment, Huiyuan dashed to the adventurer's side and blocked the arrow.

"Sorry, I overslept. Leave the rest to me."

Upon seeing Huiyuan dressed in general's armor, the old adventurer breathed a sigh of relief.

Four gunshots rang out, and the Hilichurl and Hilichurl Shaman both fell to the ground.

The remaining Rock Shield Hilichurl is charging up, trying to knock Hunyuan away.

Seeing this, Huiyuan gathered rock element in his hand and pointed his palm at his opponent.

"This rock is huge, it's yours!"

After launching a rock twice the size of the Rock Shield Hilichurl, it directly pushed the charging Rock Shield Hilichurl back and slammed it onto the ground.

Huiyuan's current elemental power is second only to that of immortals, so it's reasonable that he can launch such a large rock, right?

After the Hilichurl was pinned down and unable to move, Hunyuan fired a few more shots (emptying the magazine).

After the sixteen gunshots ended, Huiyuan clapped his hands and said, "Resolved."

"Brother Huiyuan, thank goodness you were here, otherwise..."

Just as the old adventurer was about to express his gratitude, Huiyuan interrupted him.

"No need for thanks, and besides, if I hadn't overslept, the journey wouldn't have been delayed."

"Well... it's normal to fall asleep on a long journey. Besides, it's because I didn't notice the ambush. I still have to thank you, brother."

"Are you hurt?"

"It's nothing serious, just my back is very sore, probably an old injury flared up... I'm getting old, this is normal."

Huiyuan looked closely at the injuries on his body, bought a Senzu Bean from Mora's shop, and handed it to him.

"These are called magic beans; eating them can heal injuries."

"Senzu beans, things from immortals? Such precious things, Mr. Huiyuan, still..."

Seeing the other party's initial refusal, Huiyuan interrupted directly, saying, "If I tell you to eat it, then eat it."

After some refusals, the old adventurer was forced to eat the Senzu Bean.

Feeling the warmth emanating from his body, the old adventurer felt it was quite magical.

"Wow, all the old and new injuries are healed. My back doesn't hurt anymore, my legs don't ache, and I don't feel tired when I wield the sword anymore."

"I have a whole bunch of these, don't worry about them. By the way, we've been walking together for so long and I still don't know your name."

"My name is Sun Wu."

Looking at the adventurer named Sun Wu, Huiyuan asked a question.

"Why did they accept this job when this team clearly doesn't have any bodyguards?"

"Well... actually, I did receive a letter from the General Affairs Department. The Mora they offered was enough to support me for the rest of my life. They also said that if I did well, I might be able to get a good position. Of course, I wasn't scammed; they explicitly stated that there were no bodyguards. Only adventurers with camping and adventure experience were needed. After this attack, I guess I won't get promoted..."

Upon hearing this, Huiyuan smiled slightly.

"I happen to need a personal bodyguard; he can work for me from now on."

"Brother, you looked just like a general. Could you be some important person?"

Upon seeing this, Huiyuan immediately introduced herself.

"I am the newly appointed 'Dawn' General of Liyue. However... compared to a general, my status is more like that of a Liyue hermit—powerful but without official rank. Actually, making you my personal bodyguard is just to have someone to run errands, like delivering messages. What do you say? Do you agree?"

Having seen the props Huiyuan had given him earlier, how could Sun Wu dare to refuse? So he quickly nodded in agreement.

"I am willing to follow General Dawn faithfully from now on."

"Alright... In that case, the contract is established, and the one who breaks their word shall be punished. From now on, you'll come with me, and I'll provide you with food and lodging. If you need money, just say so."

"Yes, thank you, brother...uh...General."

"No need to be so formal, just call me Huiyuan."

After making a verbal agreement, the merchant wiped his sweat, looking somewhat flustered.

"The wheel seems to be broken... There's a spare, but no spare rope..."

Seeing the nervous businessman, Huiyuan nodded.

"This is easy to handle."

Huiyuan casually bought a 100-meter rope from the system store and handed 20 meters to the other party.

The merchant exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, although I know you are highly skilled, even an immortal wouldn't have this ability, would they?"

"Brother, you're too naive. You work for Lady Ningguang, you should know that if humans can send castles to the heavens, then immortals can certainly shrink things and put them in their bags." (Completely fabricated)

After observing Huiyuan from head to toe, the merchant looked completely bewildered.

"Huh? But you don't have a bag either..."

After Huiyuan coughed a few times, the merchant saw this and didn't ask any more questions.