In Guojia's live stream, among the characters currently appearing, the most popular is the little chef Yunling.
After all, she is the first person in Inazuma to be genuinely kind to the Traveler.
The second is Yoimiya; just ask about the Ruola effect.
The third is Ayaka, and the fourth is Yae Miko, whom they just met.
The reason Ayaka is ranked third is solely because Guojia hasn't done Ayaka's story quest yet, and the game official hasn't released Ayaka's animation either.
Jiang Mumu liked Ayaka precisely because of this.
A single 'Checkmate' made countless Travelers lose their minds.
'Dance of the White Heron' kept their mouths watering.
With these trump cards out, Yunling would have to step aside in terms of popularity.
Yunling didn't mind; her highlight moment hadn't arrived yet.
After finishing the main story, Guojia led everyone to explore the map of Inazuma; she had seen many treasure chests while doing quests but resisted opening them.
Now that the story was over, she immediately wanted to grind the map and enjoy it!
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Teyvat, Liyue, The Chasm's Maw.
Mu Qingge had already stationed the Millelith here.
The several thousand Millelith she brought were divided into small teams by Mu Qingge, guarding various crucial passes and entry points of the Chasm.
The main camp was set up in the house at the maw.
The Millelith originally stationed here were also recalled, and all other Treasure Hoarders and Adventurers were cleared out.
Currently, inside the main camp.
A Millelith commander was reporting to Mu Qingge.
"Lady Mu, we have finished our investigation and have not found the Abyss monster you mentioned here; we only encountered ordinary monsters, which we have all dealt with."
Mu Qingge: "Continue the search. If anything is found, send a signal immediately."
"Yes!"
The commander quickly withdrew.
That Abyss monster was very strong, so Mu Qingge couldn't afford to not take it seriously.
It might not be here, but as long as there was a possibility, she couldn't let her guard down for a moment!
Mu Qingge sat down, looking at the map on the table, with already cold tea beside it.
Suddenly, Mu Qingge felt a familiar aura and looked up.
Yelan happened to walk in at this moment.
"How is it? Any discoveries?"
Yelan picked up the tea on the table, poured herself a cup, drank it in one gulp, and then slowly said:
"There are indeed Abyss monsters nearby, but they are not much trouble. I have investigated this area outside many times before, and there's nothing to worry about. I came to tell you that I plan to go inside and have a look; it might take a while..."
"No."
Mu Qingge refused without even thinking. If it were before, she would never refuse, but now knowing that the Abyss monster might very well be inside and seemed to have some conspiracy.
From their previous confrontation, it was clear that Yelan was no match for that Abyss monster; encountering it would only mean death!
Could she still hope that shouting Xiao's name deep within the Chasm would actually make him arrive?
Xiao didn't even know about the Nameless Yaksha yet.
And because of the changes in the storyline, with them stationed here, perhaps the person who spread the information about the Nameless Yaksha had already been driven out.
Yelan sat down, crossing her legs.
She knew this would happen, but she still wanted to try and persuade her.
"No one is better suited to go investigate than me. I know many secrets about the Chasm, and besides, I won't be so unlucky as to run into that guy. Last time, I actively sought him out to be discovered."
"In short, no, I don't feel at ease with you going alone."
Mu Qingge still wouldn't budge. Yelan was right, but what if? What if she really encountered it?
She had the Xuanji Shield given by the Archon; what did Yelan have?
Hmm?
An idea popped into Mu Qingge's mind.
That's right, she had the Xuanji Shield given by the Archon!
No one here was more suitable than her.
"I'll go with you."
Yelan looked at Mu Qingge in surprise: "You, with me?"
"Fengyan is very capable; he can take my place in overseeing everything here. I am a Geo elemental vision holder, with strong defense. That monster is good at sneak attacks, so I have an advantage against it."
"Moreover, I still have the precious item bestowed by the Archon before. Against that monster, with our combined strength, the outcome is still unknown."
Yelan didn't answer immediately. She seriously considered Qingge's proposal.
Then she realized, it seemed, feasible... "Okay, but... let's first arrange things up here properly. Going down also requires a plan. Once you've arranged things above, I'll slowly tell you..."
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While Mu Qingge and her team were preparing to explore the Chasm, Malice was currently in Qingce Village.
These days, he had already planned out most of his scheme and was now in the final stages of refinement.
In short, the commotion must be big, definitely bigger than Mondstadt's.
Casualties must be controlled, although only one Mu Qingge dying seemed a bit far-fetched, given such a grand scene, capable of shaking all seven nations.
However, if it truly proceeded as he envisioned, if the Adepti and the Geo Archon were really as he imagined, perhaps the number of casualties could indeed be controlled to a very, very low level.
But all of this depended on the Adepti being powerful enough and cooperating well.
He believed they should have enough tacit understanding after so many years.
And, after Mu Qingge's curtain call, perhaps he, too, would make his exit.
After all, having attracted so much hatred and angered the Anemo and Geo Archons, he wasn't sure he could escape after this great battle.
If he couldn't escape, he might as well settle his sins then.
Otherwise, if the hatred accumulated too much and she kept not dying, it could very well become a major pain point in 'Genshin Impact'.
Anyway, once the pain sensation was blocked, he could act however he wanted.
If he died, he could just create another villain from a different faction; it wouldn't cost much emotional feedback.
Qingce Village was practically teeming with the presence of the Chi.
The Chi that Morax slew was truly and utterly dead.
Legend has it that after this 'Chi' was slain by the Archon, its body transformed into hard rock, its blood congealed into emerald ponds, and its scales became part of the vast fields.
Reviving this creature seemed quite unrealistic, but as long as there was emotional feedback, nothing was impossible.
At most, it would just cost a bit more, and Jiang Mumu had plenty now anyway.
When the great battle ended, it would be another harvest.
After his reconnaissance, Malice nodded in satisfaction. This evil Chi could be used.
Moreover, unlike Osial and Azhdaha, this evil Chi cost the most emotional feedback, and he could completely control it then.
It was already enough to deal with the Adepti.
If any unexpected situation arose, he could also subtly manipulate the evil Chi to hold back.
Now, he just had to wait. Wait for the Traveler to return from Inazuma, wait for the Chasm quest to begin, and then his plan could commence...
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