"Remain."
Ganyu decisively chose to stay.
Looking at the dead Fire Qilin, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.
In all her years in Liyue, she had always felt somewhat out of place.
Now, having come to another world and seen one of her own kind, she found that it was just a mindless monster that knew only slaughter.
The corpse, of course, could not be wasted.
Ganyu chose to place it inside her storage item.
Adjusting her mood, she continued deeper into the cave.
The Lingyun Grotto was a maze of interconnected passages. Without the Fire Qilin to lead the way, it would have been nearly impossible to find the Yellow Emperor's cavern.
But with the help of Observation Haki, Ganyu would not get lost, and she advanced steadily towards the depths.
Fifteen minutes later, a glimmer of light appeared ahead. Ganyu knew she had arrived at the tomb, because her perception was warning her.
There were two powerful auras fluctuating ahead.
So there really are masters here. But I don't need to fight. I just need to get the Dragon Veins!
Ganyu arrived at the entrance to a large cavern, and the space before her suddenly opened up.
The ceiling of the cavern was dotted with dozens of luminous pearls, illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime.
Below, two figures were sparring, their battle incredibly fierce.
"Snowy Steps to Find Plum Blossoms!"
"Fire Qilin Erodes the Sun!"
Frost and flame continuously collided, erupting in waves of energy.
Seeing that they had not noticed her, Ganyu quickly concealed her aura and leaped down from the cavern entrance.
Her body was light. The moment she landed, she used an Ice Lotus to cushion her feet, so she did not make the slightest sound.
Although this place was as bright as day, the luminous pearls were not the sun, after all. There were still shadows along the rock walls.
Ganyu moved like a cat in the night, advancing quickly until her Ice Lotus bloomed with a burst of Cryo energy.
Only then did Nie Renwang and Duan Shuai realize someone else was present.
"Who's there?"
"Who dares to invade this place!"
The two of them simultaneously stopped their sparring and rushed to where Ganyu had landed.
Nie Renwang glanced up at the ceiling and saw that this was the exit. Instantly, his expression changed, and he roared, "Not good! Someone has invaded!"
"She's over there!" Duan Shuai was the first to look towards the corpse of the Yellow Emperor.
Standing there was a woman with long, blue hair. Her hand was reaching for the Dragon Veins.
"Insolence! Do you know what you are doing?"
"These Nine Provinces Dragon Veins were left here to stabilize the Central Plains! If you take them, the world will fall into chaos!"
The two of them shouted in unison, charging towards the enemy like madmen.
But Ganyu showed no hesitation. After grabbing the Dragon Veins, she chose to return.
By the time Nie Renwang unleashed his Ao Han Liu Jue, she had already vanished.
Only the roars of the two martial arts masters remained in the cave.
"Damn you, thief!"
"That damn woman must be a ninja! A ninja from the Sun Country!"
"Let's go! We must leave the mountain and get justice!"
"That's right! First, we'll turn the Sun Country upside down!"
The two men, furious beyond measure, had directly mistaken Ganyu for a ninja and decided to leave their seclusion ahead of schedule.
Inside Yuehai Pavilion, Ganyu's figure slowly reappeared. Looking at the familiar scenery, she let out a long sigh of relief.
"I was just a step away from being attacked. But I had already predicted that he wouldn't be able to touch me."
A faint smile appeared on her fair face.
Then, Ganyu looked down at the Dragon Veins in her hand. It was said to be a human spinal column, but it felt like jade to the touch.
Holding it in her hand, a warm sensation spread through her heart.
What a comfortable feeling. As expected of the thing Su Han said could suppress the ley lines. I hope it can solve the problem of The Chasm.
Ganyu stored the Dragon Veins away and stood up, heading for the Jade Chamber.
When she arrived, she found that many people were gathered there.
Sucrose, who was supposed to be at the Guili Plains, had come here at some point, and that consultant named Zhongli was also sitting to one side.
Su Han smiled at Ganyu. "Bring out the Dragon Veins and the Qilin's corpse. You've worked hard today."
"It's nothing. This is what I should do," Ganyu said, shaking her head.
First, she placed the Dragon Veins on the table, then she took out the Qilin's corpse and the Blood Bodhi one by one.
It was at times like this that the benefits of the grotto-heaven were most apparent. The space was large, and no secrets would be exposed.
Zhongli picked up the Dragon Veins and examined them for a moment, his expression surprised. "To think such a treasure exists in the world. The energy contained within is incredibly formidable, yet it gives off a feeling of righteousness, peace, and light."
"With this, the problem of The Chasm can indeed be remedied."
Ningguang was astonished. "Is that true, Mr. Zhongli? You're not mistaken, are you?"
"Mm, my senses are not mistaken. This item is extremely powerful. A treasure that can suppress the fortune of the nine provinces is indeed no small matter. You only need to place it at the bottom of The Chasm, and the danger will be averted."
Zhongli put down the Dragon Veins, a flash of pleasure in his eyes.
How long has it been, and they've already found something that can suppress the ley lines? It seems the day I can awaken those old friends is not far off.
If the opportunity arises, I should probably get some exercise and do a mission myself. After all, the points have all been earned through the hard work of others. It wouldn't be right for me to just ask for them directly.
Mm, let's do that. It seems it's been a long time since I've gone to war.
At times like this, Zhongli always felt like raising a cup of wine to his lips.
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