Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Beidou took the arrows from the other two crossbows and handed over the lightning arrow first.

Xu Ning dropped the burning rocket in his hand and took the lightning arrow to examine it closely.

The material of this crossbow bolt is no different from that of a rocket; the wooden shaft is both rigid and hard, making it suitable for firing from a crossbow.

The only difference is that the arrowhead of this crossbow is actually made from a small piece of electrocrystalline material.

Xu Ning gently touched the arrowhead with his finger, and with a crisp "crack," a small lightning bolt pattern burst out between his finger and the arrowhead.

Seeing a salt bubble suddenly bulge out of a crab hole on the distant beach, Xu Ning flicked his wrist and threw the lightning arrow over there.

Electric crystals are extremely unstable; even a slight impact can cause them to release the electrical current contained within them.

The unfortunate crab had barely poked half its body out when it was stunned by a lightning arrow that landed beside it.

Beidou cheered and shoved the last ice arrow into Xu Ning's hand before rushing off to retrieve it.

Xu Ning then realized what was attached to the ice arrow.

The small clump on the arrowhead was clearly the original slurry of ice slime, not yet a slime, and it only wriggled irregularly a few times.

If Hilichurls learned to use slimes to make their lives more convenient over a long period of evolution, then their use of fire, lightning, and ice can all be seen as products of a sudden flash of inspiration.

Learning to modify arrows is one thing.

However, without sophisticated equipment to manufacture this crossbow, it is impossible to bring out its balance and practicality.

Thinking back to the abyss mage who set a trap to kill him the other day, he was afraid that all of these things were their doing.

"Don't go too far. I'll go up and see if there are any Hilichurl settlements around here."

Xu Ning called out to Bei Dou, who was engrossed in digging for crabs, then grabbed the bluestone with one hand and leaped up in a few bounds.

"Wow, it really is a work of art!"

Xu Ning was surprised to find a pile of small bluestones stacked on the fourth layer of bluestone, forming nearly seven layers in total. It could be said that the stones had reached their limit.

Xu Ning casually slapped the stack of small blue stones away, preparing to make room to stand higher and see further.

Unexpectedly, it was as if some kind of restriction had been broken, and a precious treasure chest suddenly appeared in the ship's cargo hold.

"I didn't expect such an unexpected bonus!"

Xu Ning smiled, not in a hurry to look at the treasure chest, but stood on the blue stone and looked around at the surrounding environment.

After comparing the surrounding environment with the location in his memory, Xu Ning picked up the precious treasure chest and jumped down.

Beidou ran over carrying two large bunches of seaweed, with three or four large crabs strung on each bunch.

"It's getting dark, let's start cooking! Didn't you say..."

Xu Ning interrupted Bei Dou and said with a smile, "Give all the crabs to Qingyi and let her help them spit out the sand and clean them. I'll take you hiking. We'll go to the highest point of Guyun Pavilion to eat, drink, and enjoy the scenery."

Xu Ning led Beidou through the huge stone arch, cleared out a village of people on a hill along the way, and then began to climb the mountain.

"Xu Ning, this mountain looks like it's made up of countless hexagonal pillars."

Upon hearing Beidou's words, Xu Ning laughed and said, "That's why I said this spear was made by the Rock King Emperor!"

The two quickly climbed to the top of the mountain, feeling the cool breeze and looking at the stunning landscape revealed through the endless sea of ​​clouds. For a moment, they were speechless.

"beautiful!"

After praising it, Beidou suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Xu Ning, isn't that brightly lit Liyue Harbor over there? I didn't expect to be able to see it here."

Xu Ning looked around and smiled, "Of course it is. It is said that on a clear night, you can see the mountaintop here from Liyue Harbor."

Qingyi quickly steamed the crabs. Xu Ning, standing on the mountaintop, suddenly shouted into the air, "Great Sage Subduing Demons, this junior has come to lend you a hand, following the orders of True Lord Gechenlang City."

Xu Ning called out three times in a row, and suddenly a crack opened behind him, from which walked a green-haired, golden-eyed, and aloof young man.

"Did the True Lord of Ge Chenlang City send you to find me?"

Xu Ning said respectfully, "We received guidance from her in Liyue, and we have no way to repay her. Later, she said that on the day of the Lantern Festival, countless evil spirits would appear, and she hoped that we could come here to help you."

“There’s no need for that,” the boy said, his face looking young but his words carrying an air of maturity. “I will naturally eliminate these evil spirits. There’s no need for you to go to such lengths and put yourselves in danger.”

As they were talking, the woman in green came out of the Hidden Cave carrying a large jar.

“It’s windy on the mountaintop, so I put all the steamed crabs in this jar,” said Qingyi, setting out three small bowls with dipping sauce, three wine bowls, and three pairs of chopsticks.

Xu Ning smiled and invited the young man, "Since you're here, make the best of it. Great Sage, would you do me the honor of sitting down? I have some gifts here that someone asked me to pass on to you."

"You'd better leave here right now. Getting too close to me is not a good thing."

Xu Ning smiled nonchalantly, "The True Lord of Gechenlang City has told us that it doesn't matter if we get a little bit of karmic hindrance."

Seeing Xu Ning's stubbornness, the young man didn't try to persuade him further and sat down with no objection.

Xu Ning filled the bowl in front of the boy with "nectar".

"This is the best wine in Liyue Harbor, please try it."

The boy picked up the bowl and took a slow, deliberate sip.

"It seems somewhat familiar, as if I have drunk similar wine before, and after drinking this wine, the excruciating pain in my body seems to have lessened a bit."

The boy found the effects of the wine somewhat strange, but he didn't ask any further questions.

He said casually, "Not bad wine."

Xu Ning knew this was already a compliment to his wine, so he pushed the dipping sauce in front of the boy forward and said with a smile, "Great Sage, please try this crab and see if it suits your taste! If it doesn't, there's another dish inside, specially made for you by the chef of Wangshu Inn. However, it's a little cold, but it will be fine after steaming it a bit."

The boy took the crab from Xu Ning, twisted off a claw, dipped it in the sauce, took a bite, and said, "I've eaten raw crabs before, but this one tastes much better. Also, you don't need to call me Great Sage, just call me Xiao."

Xu Ning nodded. "My name is Xu Ning."

Beidou swallowed the tender white crab meat in his mouth, raised his hand and said, "My name is Beidou."

Xu Ning placed a plate of "almond tofu" that Qingyi had heated up in front of Xiao, saying, "This was specially made for you by Chef Yanxiao."

Looking at the dish in front of him, Xiao seemed to be reminded of some memories. After a long while, he picked up his chopsticks, took a bite, and slowly nodded, saying, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."