Teucer ran to the entrance of the ruins, examining it with a curious expression.
"I have some prior knowledge about this place." Childe said.
"This should be considered... the Doctor's toy laboratory." he continued.
Childe rubbed his chin, noticing Qiu Yue confused look, and explained with a smile:
"The Doctor is another Fatui Harbinger."
"He occasionally has a peculiar hobby? Of tinkering with old objects."
"This ruin was modified by him for researching Ruin Guards."
Childe thought carefully before speaking slowly.
"The Doctor, huh?"
Qiu Xue smiled slyly.
She still remembered when she had played pranks on the Doctor.
"Does Miss Qiu Xue actually know the Doctor?"
Childe asked the beautiful woman before him with confusion.
"No," she replied.
"I haven't met him personally, but my brother seems to have encountered him before."
Qiu Xue explained with a smile to Childe.
Hearing this, the corner of Childe mouth twitched.
From what he knew, the Doctor most powerful fragment had been erased by Qiu Bai.
That his sister knew about this didn't surprise him—after all, these two were probably divine beings themselves.
"Then why would those things the Doctor was researching... um..."
"The Ruin Guards, why would they come out here?"
Qiu Yue asked Childe curiously, turning to look at Teucer who was examining the entrance to the ruins.
"As for why Ruin Guards would escape from here..."
"Probably just because he got bored with them."
Childe explained with a smile, winking at Qiu Yue as he spread his hands.
"It sounds like this Harbinger called the Doctor..."
"Isn't as pleasant to deal with as Signora and Tartaglia."
Qiu Yue remarked with a smile, one hand on her chest.
Abandoning this still-operational research facility for Ruin Guards.
Leaving suddenly, completely unconcerned about the potential impact on the people of Liyue.
It seemed that not all Harbingers were like Signora and Childe.
The clever Qiu Yue immediately realized that not all the Harbingers might be good people.
"Brother, what are you all still chatting about?"
"Lead the way already!"
Teucer ran over and looked up at Childe impatiently.
"Haha, alright."
"Leave it to me."
Childe said with a laugh, looking at the impatient Teucer.
He then walked toward the entrance of the ruins, pushed open the door and entered.
Teucer, Qiu Xue and Qiu Yue followed Childe inside.
"Brother... I've heard people say."
"That Ruin Guards are killing machines..."
Teucer looked up at Childe, muttering unhappily.
"How could that be?"
"Hmm... you're still young, don't talk about fighting and killing."
Childe explained with a light laugh to the unhappy Teucer.
"Mm, I already knew they were liars."
"Ruin Guards are for defeating bad guys and protecting the world. They're Teucer's favorite toys!"
Teucer nodded happily after hearing Childe's explanation.
"Teucer..."
Qiu Yue looked at the happy Teucer, not knowing what to say.
Just as Qiu Yue was about to speak, Qiu Xue took hold of one of her hands.
"Sister?"
Qiu Yue looked at Qiu Xue with confusion.
Qiu Xue didn't speak, just shook her head at Qiu Yue.
A child dreams would inevitably shatter someday, but Childe, who was protecting his brother dreams at this moment, was a good brother.
Although indulging his brother like this wasn't the best approach, having a brother like Childe must make Teucer very happy.
"That's right, with it around."
"Bad people can't hurt Teucer."
Childe explained with a gentle smile to Teucer.
"Hehe, I knew it!"
"I'm going to find Ruin Guards to play with now!"
With that, Teucer ran toward the depths of the ruins.
"Hey, Teucer, slow down!"
Childe called out loudly to the rapidly retreating Teucer.
Qiu Xue frowned slightly.
Then with a flick of her jade-like hand, a streak of ink-white light shot into Teucer body.
"Don't worry, Mr. Tartaglia."
"He'll be fine."
Qiu Xue said with a smile, watching Teucer run away.
She had just applied a protective measure—at least the Ruin Guards in this place couldn't harm Teucer now.
"Thank you, Miss Qiu Xue."
"But I still need to check on him."
Childe thanked Qiu Xue sincerely before running in Teucer direction.
But just as he was about to run through, the door suddenly closed.
Seeing this, Qiu Xue waved her hand and the heavy stone door instantly dissolved into black light particles and disappeared.
Childe paused for a moment, glanced back at Qiu Xue, then quickly gave chase.
"Let's go too, Sister."
Qiu Yue nodded to Qiu Xue beside her.
"Yes, let's take a look."
Qiu Xue nodded and followed with Qiu Yue.
On the platforms along the way, Ruin Guards were continuously being transported to the distance.
"What's this? It's so bright!"
Teucer shouted, covering his eyes with one arm.
Directly in front of Teucer were many laser beams intersecting from both sides of the wall, blocking his path.
"It's witch light that turns you into a little sheep if you're hit!"
"Be careful not to touch it!"
Childe called out anxiously to Teucer ahead.
But it was too late—Teucer hand had already reached forward to touch it.
Childe eyes widened, and he was about to rush forward when Qiu Xue jade hand grabbed his arm.
"Don't worry, Teucer will be fine."
Qiu Xue nodded to Childe with a smile.
"Hmph, brother is lying."
"It's actually quite warm, and nothing happened at all!"
Teucer looked back at the three of them and snorted lightly.
The lasers were continuously hitting Teucer hand, but his hand was completely unharmed.
The lasers striking Teucer hand all transformed into particles of light and dispersed into the air.
Faintly visible on Teucer hand was a force of ink-white color.
"This..."
Childe immediately realized it was Miss Qiu Xue power that had prevented Teucer from being injured.
He immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, Miss Qiu Xue."
"I really don't know how to express my gratitude."
Childe said with a smile to the beautiful Qiu Xue beside him.
"Teucer, I wasn't lying to you!"
"If you stay in contact with it any longer, you really will turn into a little sheep!"
Childe then turned his head and called out loudly to Teucer ahead.
"What?"
Hearing this, Teucer quickly ran out.
When his brother repeated something, it definitely wasn't to trick him.
Seeing this, Childe walked over, did a somersault over the lasers and landed in front of Teucer.
Qiu Xue laughed softly, took a light leap, her toes barely touching the ground and also arrived in front of the two.
Qiu Yue used the same method, landing gracefully like a fairy.
"Wow, both sisters are so beautiful!"
"Hehe... brother is handsome too!"
Teucer clapped his hands as he watched the sisters who looked like fairies.
Then he scratched his head and smiled at his brother who stood with hands on his hips.
(T/N: Like the story fellow daoist? Now you can read 30 chapters ahead on my P@treon [[email protected]/DaoistRongyi]
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