Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

Chapter 245 Little Yaksha - Bronze Sparrow

Was Xiao embarrassed? Of course not, Xiao wouldn't be embarrassed by such a thing.

So, how is Xiao feeling right now?

For Xiao, Paimon and Luminous can now be considered friends.

We fought side by side, ate almond tofu together, and... well, anyway, it's less that Xiao was embarrassed and more that he was shy.

Suppressing his emotions, Xiao calmly said, "If we can stop him from doing evil, it will indeed benefit Liyue. I have a method called 'Dream Travel Through Realms,' which is originally used in dreams to allow the soul to leave the body for cultivation... but it can also be used to summon the souls of others."

After hearing about the spell's effects, Ying recalled a statement Zhongli had once made and asked:

Is it similar to a "dream visitation"?

Xiao didn't answer, but went straight to assigning tasks.

"This method requires a ritual. You need to help find... an incense burner, seven lamps, and some cooling items."

Paimon carefully noted down the tasks Xiao had assigned him and began to ponder them.

"Something to cool down... Ice Mist Flower should work, right? But incense burner and seven lamps don't seem like things you can just pick up anywhere, do they?"

When Paimon asked, Xiao replied, "Do you know of the two 'Yaksha statues' along the trade route south of Mount Tianheng? The ancient people of Liyue built a temple nearby to worship Yaksha, so you should be able to find some offerings there. After you've gathered all those items, come find me at the 'Yaksha statues' at night, and I'll teach you how to cast the spell."

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After recounting the whole story, Paimon took a sip of tea.

"That's how it is. We were worried that we wouldn't be able to find the incense burner and the seven lamps before nightfall, so we came to ask you for help."

After listening, Huiyuan nodded.

"I understand, the incense burner and the seven lamps, right? Let me find them..."

As she spoke, Huiyuan closed her eyes and began to listen to the sounds from afar.

Perception passed by the Golden House... and heard the sound of the Thousand Rock Army changing shifts.

They passed by two more "Yaksha statues" and heard the bewildered and helpless, bright and clear voice of the fairy.

Further afield, Huiyuan finally found her target.

"Found it. Paimon, Ying, let's go buy some grilled tigerfish first."

"Are you hungry? Hehe, Paimon, three skewers, please!"

"Grilled Tiger Fish", originally named "Grilled Chi Tiger Fish".

Liyue was once famous for its "Chihu Fish," a favorite fish among commoners.

But after being talked about for a long time in the streets and alleys, it was mistakenly called "eating tiger fish".

Hunyuan's house is on the street "Crimson Cloud Slope" in Liyue, which is where "New Moon Pavilion" and "Glass Pavilion" are located.

"Scarlet Cloud Slope" is very prosperous. The shortest buildings are at least three stories high, and the rooftop terraces of each building are interconnected. Basically, only middle-class and wealthy families can afford to live here.

Incidentally, the "Hall of Rebirth" is also located here, but not in a prominent place.

If you want to buy a snack, you can't buy it in "Scarlet Cloud Slope". You have to go to the area east of Liyue Harbor, which is the "Tiger Rock" area.

You can find places like "Wanmintang" and "Chunxiangyao" here, or all sorts of toy and snack stalls.

Upon arriving at "Tiger Rock," after packing several portions of "grilled tiger fish," Huiyuan took Yingfei and flew towards the target location they had just heard about.

The waterfall roared nearby, birds chirped and sang, butterflies fluttered their wings and wandered around, and the wind carried the fragrance of the wild.

In front of the dilapidated temple, a well-dressed middle-aged man fanned himself with a palm-leaf fan, gazed at the sky, and began to compose poetry.

"Green hills and clear waters, a soul adrift; in this fleeting life, a leisurely fan is waved..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Huiyuan called out, "Bronze Sparrow."

Hearing his name called, the middle-aged man looked over in surprise.

"Um... May I ask who you are?"

"My name is Lingling, my immortal name is 'Rao Lu'an Tianzhenjun,' also known as 'Dawn.' The Great Demon-Subduing Sage Xiao sent us to retrieve the incense burner and seven lamps."

Upon hearing a name of a deity he had never heard before, Tongque hesitated for a moment before probing Huiyuan's aura.

When he activated his senses and felt Huiyuan's aura, his doubts were instantly dispelled, because there was indeed the aura of an immortal, and also a wisp of an emperor's aura.

"So it's the 'Dawn' Immortal, a pleasure to meet you. The incense burner, the seven lamps... are for the 'Dream Travels Through Realms' ritual, right? Since the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons wants them, take them."

At this moment, Paimon became curious and asked a question.

"Sister Lingling, is this Mr. Tongque an immortal?"

Before Huiyuan could answer, Tongqueqian spoke first.

"Haha... I'm just a minor deity among the Yakshas. The name 'Bronze Sparrow' was bestowed upon me by the Rock King Emperor; I don't rank much among the immortals."

Seeing this, Paimon pressed for details.

"I see... So, this temple is yours, right? Wouldn't it be inappropriate for us to just take the incense burner like this..."

"Take it without worry, don't worry about me."

At this moment, Huiyuan took out the "Grilled Tiger Fish" that he had just packed and passed it to "Bronze Sparrow" using the wind element.

"This is 'Grilled Tiger Fish,' although it's not grilled with 'dragonfish,' but it'll do."

"Hmm...? How did you know I like... Could it be that the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons...?"

"Hey, it wasn't Xiao who told me. I just did some quick calculations and figured out you'd like this dish."

"What kind of magic can calculate so accurately..."

(The power of a script, isn't it amazing?)

"Don't worry about that, just eat."

"Haha, that's right... Then let me try what 'grilled tigerfish' tastes like now."

After saying that, "Bronze Sparrow," holding the lunchbox, closed his eyes and began to enjoy the food.

"Bronze Sparrow" has a magical way of enjoying food. He doesn't put the fish meat in his mouth to chew, but he gives the illusion of "eating".

"Hmm... although it's not authentic, it has its own unique flavor. Being able to enjoy this delicious food today makes it all worthwhile. Thank you, Immortal 'Dawn'."

"You're welcome. Well then... I'll take the incense burner."

Seeing Tongque nod, Huiyuan took away the incense burner and the seven lamps around it.

After taking the necessary items, the group returned to the temple, but the "Bronze Sparrow" fairy had vanished.

Paimon looked confused.

"Huh? What about people?"

Huiyuan was not surprised and said calmly, "Paimon, he's right in front of me."

"what?"

Paimon looked at the bronze sparrow statue in front of him, puzzled, and then suddenly realized.

At that moment, a sound came from somewhere.

"Hahaha, your name is Paimon, right? It seems the Dawn Immortal didn't tell you, so let me. My physical form ceased to exist a thousand years ago. What you just saw was an illusion created by the 'Fleeting Form Retention Technique.' Since the incense burner and the Seven-Star Lamp required for the 'Fleeting Form Retention Technique' were taken away, naturally you can't see me anymore."