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[Congratulations, Host, you've obtained Weapon Upgrade Materials ×10]
[Congratulations, Host, you've obtained Ganyu-Brand Coconut Milk ×1]
[Congratulations, Host, you've obtained C6 Zhongli's abilities]
[Congratulations, Host, you've obtained Special Bomb Materials ×10]
[Congratulations, Host, you've obtained an Interruption Talisman ×1]
[Congratulations, Host, you've obtained Glaze Lilies ×20]
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The sound of the gacha kept ringing in his mind.
Looking at the haul from this draw, Ken was overjoyed.
As expected of leeching off Klee's luck—the good stuff just kept coming.
Especially Zhongli's peak, full constellation abilities.
Although he already had Barbatos's power and the Siren's Aria, having Zhongli's power would make dealing with Osial much easier.
When luck arrives, you really can't stop it.
Even if it feels like he's borrowing a bit from his own daughter's luck.
"System, extract Zhongli's C6 abilities."
After saying this, Ken cast a wind-shield barrier around the study to avoid drawing attention when accepting Geo power.
A majestic surge of Geo energy burst from the system, condensing into a heavy Geo armor that wrapped Ken's body.
"As expected of the Geo Archon's power."
Feeling the surging power pouring into him, Ken sighed from the heart.
To be one of the Seven who govern the mortal world, the strength one possesses is indeed enough to make all beings submit.
After absorbing it all, Ken was one hundred percent confident he could strangle that big fish directly, without any worries.
After feeling the power roam within for a while, Ken opened his eyes and looked at the other rewards.
[Weapon Upgrade Material: The best nutrient for Abyss Chains. If enough is collected, it will regain its former glory and become a unique, powerful weapon.]
[Ganyu-Brand Coconut Milk: As a qilin adeptus, she's been eating too many high-quality foods lately and condensed a lot of nectar, which needs the host's help to digest.]
[Special Bomb Material: Add this to a bomb to greatly increase its power, but the host should use it cautiously—accidentally blowing up a city would be terrible.]
[Interruption Talisman: A talisman with special effects. Upon use, it interrupts any action the opponent is performing; once interrupted, the opponent cannot perform that action again for ten minutes.]
Ken already knew the weapon could be upgraded.
But he still lacked special materials and couldn't continue upgrading the Abyss Chains.
Even counting this reward, he was at least ten special materials short. He could only pin his hopes on the next draw.
As for the special materials for making Jumpy Dumpty bombs, he still had a few in the system space. Now that he had more, he could give them to Klee and let her use Osial as target practice.
But the Ganyu coconut milk and the Interruption Talisman caught Ken's attention.
This was the second time he'd drawn coconut milk. If it's the essence condensed from excess nutrition, that means it's related to what Ganyu eats… could it be the Glaze Lilies and Qingxin?
Thinking of this—
Ken looked at the system reward Glaze Lilies. He'd never paid much attention before—he'd just used them for cooking.
[Glaze Lily: A flower passed down from ancient times. Compared to Liyue's wild Glaze Lilies, the system's Glaze Lilies are of superior quality. If fed to certain auspicious beasts, it not only improves their constitution, but might also yield unexpected results.]
Uh…
Reading the description, Ken was a bit speechless.
He couldn't help but recall both times he drew coconut milk were after Ganyu had eaten at his place. Looking at this description now, he seemed to understand why Ganyu's coconut milk appeared.
Turns out the system Glaze Lilies and Qingxin were too nutritious.
For ordinary people they strengthen the body, but for the qilin who "eats only the finest grain," they're a rare tonic.
"That's too outrageous… System."
Ken's mouth twitched; his system felt more and more improper.
He didn't expect the rewards to chain together like this.
The pure coconut milk, rich and sweet with a cool trace of Cryo, went down in one gulp, and the Ice elemental power within him grew a little.
As expected of an adeptal product—tasted amazing.
Far better than that Blue Star brand you "drink from childhood."
"As for this Interruption Talisman… I'll give it to Lumine."
With the Rite of Parting preparations complete, Lumine would fight Childe in the Golden House.
When Childe transforms, using this talisman to interrupt will be quite the spectacle.
Ken pondered… should he install a camera in the Golden House in advance?
If he uploaded a video of Childe getting interrupted, it'd be a rare, hilarious mad edit.
"That's an excellent idea."
Ken withdrew the wind walls, told Klee, found a camera, and returned to Liyue.
This time, his teleport landed directly in the Golden House.
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Inside, the Golden House was resplendent.
As Liyue's mint, it was well protected by the Qixing.
Cloaked in a wind shield, Ken walked past piles of glittering Mora. If he brought Treasure Hoarders ferrets here, it'd be heaven for them.
But since the Northland Bank hadn't "collapsed" yet, he figured the ferrets could "tour" the Golden House later.
"Looks like this is where the god-carcass is placed."
Walking past the factory corridor into a wide hall, dimly lit, he could faintly make out the massive "corpse" of the Geo Archon.
Ken found a hidden corner and set up the camera.
Then he started recording to capture everything happening in the Golden House.
Unfortunately, there was no network here, so no cloud processing; he'd have to come fetch the memory card after.
After finishing, Ken returned to his Specialty Store. If preparations were done, Lumine should be back—perfect time to give her the talisman.
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"Ken? You're back!"
Just through the door, he saw Paimon stuffing her face and waving at him.
Meng beside her couldn't stop his mouth from twitching.
Hard to imagine such a tiny thing could eat so much.
Six self-heating hotpots in one go and still not enough.
If every employee ate like Paimon, the shop would be bankrupt.
"How'd it go?"
Ken patted Paimon's head and looked at the blonde girl not far away.
Meng, tactful, took his leave.
Wiping oil from her lips, Lumine said softly, "Because of the spoilers, the process was completed early. The Qixing haven't reached the harbor yet… but by the time they do, it'll be soon. We're waiting for Childe to act."
"Mm. This Interruption Talisman is for you." Ken explained how to use it.
Lumine smiled. "So… with this talisman, I can interrupt Childe's Foul Legacy transformation? That's too fun."
Thinking of Childe confidently activating Foul Legacy only to be lightly interrupted had Lumine smirking.
"Right. When the Qixing arrive, he'll make his move. Just perform according to the script." Ken ruffled her hair, looking forward to their match.
Unlike a frail, ordinary girl, Lumine traveled to grow.
And nothing hones courage and experience like combat.
With this talisman, even if something unexpected happens, she can protect herself.
"Don't worry, I'll finish this final act."
Lumine put away the talisman, full of confidence.
Ken felt a bit emotional.
Hope it doesn't leave you with a trauma.
After all, being confident with your "Foul Legacy" is like a man charging into battle—getting interrupted at the key moment and being unable to continue for ten minutes might leave… strange psychological shadows.
But even if it does, since Tartaglia's causing trouble in Liyue Harbor, it's a small lesson for him.
"Right, Ken—don't forget your agreement with the Abyss Mages!"
Lumine suddenly remembered the video and reminded him.
Ken patted his forehead. "I've been drinking with Barbatos these past two days and forgot. I'll go to Dihua Marsh now; they should be nearly done rehearsing."
"Hmph… didn't think you'd forget things too," Paimon said sourly. She envied Ken's strength—going anywhere he wanted. Seeing him slip up made her feel better.
"Eat your food."
Ken flicked Paimon, sending her tumbling a few times, then headed to Dihua Marsh, leaving Paimon hopping mad and tattling to Lumine.
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Hilichurl camp in Dihua Marsh.
Following his memory, Ken arrived quickly.
With the language barrier, he couldn't be bothered to explain and directly took out three sets of otaku-favorite JK uniforms from the system space.
They looked odd on Abyss Mages, but barely passable.
On a Fire Axe Hilichurl chief? A disaster.
"Gah-gah-gah-gah…"
The little hilichurls around, seeing their boss dressed like that, burst out laughing.
Ken also struggled to hold back—this is the contrast he wanted.
He set up a tripod and camera, played the music, and signaled the three to dance.
Though the Fire Axe Hilichurl was unwilling, the two Abyss Mages "persuaded" him with reason, and he grudgingly moved.
The little hilichurls on the side loved the spectacle, waving flags and cheering, making the Fire Axe chief roar in anger.
It was absurd.
"…"
Watching the Abyss Mages and the Hilichurl's sultry moves, Ken felt like gagging.
Especially the Fire Axe Hilichurl—just wearing that outfit was an eyesore.
Too cursed.
A few long minutes felt like years.
But even years end.
Ken took down the camera, left the Abyss Mages big bags of new marinades, and, under their grateful gazes, strolled back to Blue Star.
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It was noon.
A rushed but fulfilling day.
After returning, Ken did a quick edit, paired it with the rhythmic track, and uploaded it to Facebook.
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Meanwhile—
Many players were watching the official Star Dome Official Page's video.
After the preview event, staff had posted Venti's PV on the official page.
Though the video was tragic, Genshin players loved to dwell on the pain—the Wind God Barbatos's life story was something many fans watched on loop, teary-eyed.
Just then, a phone notification popped up.
They eagerly clicked to see the new video.
[Knowing everyone's been emotionally wrecked these past two days, here's something to cheer you up.]
An ordinary title with a cheeky tone.
But in the very first second, everyone was struck by lightning.
A coyly posing Hilichurl and Fire Axe Hilichurl in JK outfits.
Before they could process it, the beat dropped.
Then Abyss Mages and Hilichurls started doing an otaku dance to the rhythm.
Just the opening seconds broke many viewers.
F—!
Is this even for humans?
Too cursed!
And knowing Ken, this was definitely his personal edit.
Faces contorted, players spammed the comments:
["Mr. Ken, you absolute menace—can't you do something normal for once?!"]
["WTF this is so cursed. If you're gonna make a dance, have the waifus dance! Why Hilichurls and Abyss Mages? F—! My eyes!"]
["First Treasure Hoarders vs. Fatui brawls, now Abyss Mage + Fire Axe Hilichurl dancing—how is this official derivative so deranged?"]
["Damn… I must've accumulated too much sin to see this. I almost puked out the food I just ate."]
["What's wrong with you guys? Am I the only one enjoying this? It's hilarious. More of this cursed stuff, please!"]
["Bro above, are you really a carbon-based lifeform?"]
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