Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Shen He stabbed the right rib.

Xu Ning did not believe that Shen He wanted to attack him.

After all, when Shen He's dagger stabbed over, Xu Ning had already felt a sudden increase in wind pressure from the right, and judged that it must have been the demon behind him who launched the attack.

He stepped forward with his left foot and crossed his right foot, switching positions with Shen He in just two steps.

"A last-ditch effort... What the hell?!"

Xu Ning turned around and saw that the monster's head, which he had just shattered, was regrowing.

The scattered, filthy fragments tumbled and melted back into the monster's body.

The only thing missing was the little finger that Shen He had just severed from the sharp black claws with his dagger. After falling to the ground, it burned completely, leaving no trace.

Xu Ning glanced at the dagger in Shen He's hand; it should be the exorcism dagger that her mother left her.

Judging from the damage it caused, it seems to have directly targeted the monster's core. No wonder Shen He was able to confront this monster with it.

"So this is the real killer weapon. All that effort I put into this guy didn't do any damage at all!"

Xu Ning chuckled self-deprecatingly, but he soon realized he was wrong.

The monster's subsequent attacks were almost all directed at him. Its four sharp, black claws took turns clawing and tearing at him. Even with Xu Ning's unpredictable and elusive movements, he was still terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.

Upon discovering this, Xu Ning was not surprised but rather delighted.

This monster hates me so much, I'm afraid my skull-crushing blow just now was not as useless as I thought.

Having figured this out, Xu Ning focused all his energy and began to fight the monster.

Shen He doesn't know martial arts and is completely unable to fight alongside Xu Ning.

However, the little girl had a very precise grasp of timing. Whenever the monster was caught off guard by Xu Ning's attack, she would always be able to thrust out her dagger in time and inflict damage on the monster.

Moreover, after striking, they immediately withdrew, never causing any trouble for Xu Ning.

The two combat tactics inflicted considerable damage on the monster, which roared in pain and finally changed its target.

The demon had already realized that Xu Ning's movements were strange and unpredictable, and that nine out of ten of his attacks would miss.

Instead of chasing after Xu Ning, it would be better to directly target Shen He, who is being watched by both sides.

This really hit Xu Ning's weak spot.

The monster suddenly changed its target, and its back took several heavy punches from Xu Ning, but it ignored them and insisted on attacking Shen He despite the damage.

Startled, Xu Ning had no choice but to abandon his attack and rush to Shen He's side to defend himself.

With the offensive and defensive positions reversed, Xu Ning suddenly faced immense pressure.

The monster laughed triumphantly; it had finally found the trick to stop the little mouse in front of it from running around.

In the ensuing battle, Xu Ning took several heavy blows and was in a sorry state for a while.

"This can't go on!"

Xu Ning looked at the light at the cave entrance, which had dimmed again.

"We've been working on this for a day and a night. This monster, apart from appearing a bit thinner, shows no signs of fatigue. On the contrary, I'm already feeling quite tired. If we continue, not only will we fail to save Shen He, but I'm afraid I'll also lose my own life here."

Thinking of this, Xu Ning couldn't help but want to curse that God of Wine who was nowhere to be found.

The ultimate move hasn't been given to me yet. I've tried to coerce and entice the little snake several times, but I still haven't found a way to trigger it.

In such a cramped place as this cave, he couldn't unleash his "Drunken Madness," otherwise he might have defeated Shen He before he even killed the demon.

All I've done so far is basic attacks against monsters. If I could upgrade my basic attacks to eight hits, their power might be comparable to a powerful skill.

Unfortunately, his basic attack, "Drunken Eight Immortals," is only one move: "Lu Dongbin's Drunken Lifting of the Pot with the Strength of a Thousand Pounds." He has no clue where he learned the later moves.

Moreover, this monster has a high resistance to abnormal statuses. The sleeping property of my own wine element can only slow it down slightly, and it is impossible to stun it.

I need to find a way to break out of this cave before I can use my skills to defeat this guy.

Xu Ning forced the demon back with a powerful punch, and took advantage of the opening to whisper to Shen He, who was protecting him, "When I hold off the demon, you take the opportunity to rush out of the cave. Don't look back, run as far as you can."

Upon hearing Xu Ning speak, the demon roared and pounced.

In an instant, Xu Ning unleashed all his strength and launched a punching and kicking attack on the monster.

At the same time, he shouted loudly, "Go!"

Shen He didn't dare to hesitate and immediately rushed towards the cave entrance.

"Little girl, don't even think about leaving!"

This monster is also ferocious.

He actually peeled off a layer of his body and left it in place, where Xu Ning scattered it and pulled out most of his body to block the hole again.

The two men and the city of Shanghai stood facing each other once again.

As the mangled remains on the ground slowly merged into the demon's body, the demon god chuckled hoarsely, "I have been suppressed for hundreds of years. Today, I have finally been released and have seen you two excellent pieces of blood food. How could I possibly let you escape?"

Seeing that the demon was also temporarily weakened, and since it wasn't in a hurry to attack again, Xu Ning took the opportunity to quickly recover his strength.

"Now that you're free, there are plenty of people outside this cave for you to hunt. Why are you so insistent on dealing with the little girl behind me?"

Xu Ning took a sip of wine to replenish the nearly depleted alcohol element in his body, and then coaxed him again: "For example, not far from here is Liyue Harbor, the most prosperous port city in Liyue. Countless people come and go there every day. If you go there now, you can not only have a meal, but you can also hold a Manchu Han Imperial Feast."

The demon sneered, "Although I don't know what you mean by 'Manchu Han Imperial Feast,' I do know what you mean. You just want me to go over there and die, don't you? Do you think I can't sense the terrifying power that exists there?"

Xu Ning was speechless; he did indeed have that intention.

If this monster actually listens to him and goes on a killing spree in Liyue Harbor, it will likely meet the pinnacle of Liyue's power immediately—the Geo Archon Morax.

The demon pointed to the top of the cave, "I was suppressed here, and the suppressing object is still in effect. Although it can no longer prevent me from coming and going freely, it can still prevent my aura from leaking out, so I am not afraid of being discovered by other demons or immortals."

"You want me to give up the delicious food in front of me and walk into a trap? You little thing, are you dreaming?"

Xu Ning reluctantly took another big gulp of wine. He was afraid of encountering this kind of intellectual monster who could fight but also back down, which was the most troublesome thing.

"You... let's go!"

This was the first time Xu Ning had heard Shen He speak since entering the cave.

The sound was flat and monotonous, like the sound of a feather falling into a deep pool.

Xu Ning turned her head and smiled, "What will you do if I leave?"

Shen He said, "It's none of your business..."

Xu Ning interrupted Shen He directly, saying, "That won't do!"

"I came to this desolate mountain wilderness not to seek immortals or dig for treasures, nor to exorcise demons."

"I came here solely for you!"