Genshin Impact, I'm Slime

The cool morning breeze at Yuehai Pavilion drifted through the corridors and brushed against the traveler's cheeks, yet it felt like fine, icy needles quietly piercing her heart.

The chill didn't come from the temperature, but from the feeling of being shut out.

Regardless of the circumstances, the Traveler has shed blood and sweat for the land of Liyue and done everything in their power to protect it. They never expected that one day they would be so obviously wary of Keqing, as if she were the enemy of Liyue.

The sting of being severed ties by someone you trusted made Yingmei's breath catch in her throat slightly.

But the girl took a deep breath, the cold air filling her lungs, which forcibly suppressed her grievances and disappointment, and the confusion in her eyes was quickly replaced by resilience.

Keqing can guard against her, and she can guard against Famas, but that doesn't mean she will stand idly by.

The traveler's gaze immediately turned to Famas. With Famas' power as a demon god, Bu Yun's urgent and out-of-control whispers just now would not have escaped his perception.

"Famas, you must have heard what Bu Yun just said to Hui Xin, right?"

The traveler's voice was unusually calm as he looked directly into the other person's eyes.

Famas casually crossed his arms, and upon hearing this, he simply shrugged, his face showing a relaxed innocence.

"Hmm? The wind was a bit loud, too strong, I couldn't hear clearly."

The boy tried to brush it off with his usual laziness, but the traveler neither pressed for details nor looked away.

She stared intently at Famas, her clear eyes devoid of anger, only displaying a rock-solid resolve and an uncompromising inquiry. That silent gaze was more powerful than any words.

Famas felt a little uncomfortable under that gaze and subconsciously looked away, then shook his head as if he found it amusing.

Keqing has already explained things to this extent, why is the traveler still so stubborn?

Even knowing that what lies ahead is a vortex that the other party has deliberately excluded, should we still plunge headlong into it?
"...Tsk."

Famas ultimately succumbed, letting out a sigh that was difficult to decipher.

He abandoned his deliberate relaxation, looked up at the traveler directly, and his tone became clear and direct:
"Bu Yun said, 'The star Tian Shu was poisoned, and the culprit is suspected to be the Fools.'"

These words struck the traveler and Paimon like a thunderbolt tearing through the clear sky.

"what?!"

The two cried out in surprise almost simultaneously, as if they had been struck by an invisible, powerful punch.

"Uncle Tian... was poisoned?!"

Paimon's voice trembled with disbelief.

This short sentence contained a wealth of information that struck the two women like a hammer blow, leaving them momentarily stunned. But as the initial shock subsided, a cold name, like a poisonous vine, suddenly wrapped around their hearts.

Fools.

Pantarone's massive financial scam in Liyue nearly shook the foundations of the kingdom, and Tartaglia's ruthless release of the Vortex Demon Lord Oser in his quest for the Heart of God nearly destroyed the entire Liyue Harbor... The numerous crimes committed by the Fatui Enforcers in Liyue instantly surfaced clearly in the Traveler's mind.

So that's how it is. The Fools are the dark force behind Zhiyi. They're resorting to their old tricks, attempting to seize control of Liyue's core power again through despicable assassinations and framing.

A firm resolve instantly replaced the confusion and wavering in the traveler's eyes. She had indirectly missed several of the Fools' schemes already, and this time, she absolutely could not let the Fools' plans succeed. She had to stop them before the trouble escalated into a greater disaster.

"Famas, where did Huixin and Buyun go?"

The traveler looked at FAMAS again, his voice resolute and filled with an undeniable urgency.

"You must know!"

Famas looked at the determination in the Traveler's eyes, a hint of indulgence he himself didn't realize, and sighed softly, casually raising his chin towards the steps at the end of the North Wharf in Liyue:
"If Tian Shu Xing had survived the attack, he would surely be being treated at Bu Bu Lu right now."

As he gazed in the direction Bu Yun and Hui Xin had left, a complex and enigmatic glint flashed in Famas's deep red eyes. He had assumed that with Zhiyi's cunning and ruthlessness, Uncle Tian should already be a cold corpse.

That was the perfect ending he knew Zhiyi would make—someone who would stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

However, judging from Huixin's horrified expression, as if the sky had fallen, and from the few words revealed in Bu Yun's conversation with her, their sense of urgency leaned towards rescue rather than burial.

It seems that Tian Shu Star is not completely dead and still has a glimmer of hope.

This was clearly unexpected by Famas. Given his deep-seated forbearance, explosive ambition, and ruthless nature at crucial moments, once he decided to take action, it would be swift and decisive, leaving no room for any potential reversal.

The dosage of the poison, the timing of its application, and the subsequent handling—every step should have been a fatal trap, leaving no chance for Uncle Tian to escape.

But now, an accident has occurred.

The poison wasn't fatal...why?
A chilling surprise swept through Famas's mind, but it was quickly replaced by deeper contemplation. This unusual outcome meant only one thing: in Zhiyi's meticulously planned game, an unexpected variable had appeared that even he, the observer in the shadows, had not anticipated.

There was a point that slipped out of Zhiyi's control, and may even have been beyond Famas's previous observations.

Just as Famas was filled with doubts, the traveler and Paimon had recovered from their initial shock and confusion.

Ke Qing's expulsion, Hui Xin's loss of composure, Bu Yun's panic... all the clues point in one direction: Uncle Tian.

"Let's go take a look at Bubulu!"

The traveler acted decisively, pulling up the still somewhat bewildered Paimon and turning to run towards Bubulu at the end of the northern dock in Liyue Harbor.

Famas's eyes narrowed slightly as he quickly gathered his turbulent thoughts.

Without hesitation, he silently and swiftly followed the two men's hurried pace.

The situation inside Bubulu at this moment is undoubtedly the key to resolving the current chaos.

Compared to the solemnity of Jade Peak, the bustling Moonsea Pavilion, and the hustle and bustle of the port's morning market, Bubu's Lodge, located in a secluded corner of Liyue Harbor, is shrouded in an unusual tranquility.

The high stone steps wind upwards, leading to the ancient building that exudes a faint fragrance of herbs.

Although there are usually quite a few patients here, the atmosphere always carries a sense of tranquility. Most people walk slowly and talk in hushed tones. Today, the steps are even more deserted, with only a gentle breeze rustling through the herb packets hanging under the eaves.

But this tranquility was soon broken by hurried footsteps and panting.

The traveler and Paimon rushed up the high steps almost in twos and threes at a time, their footsteps making a lot of noise on the empty stone steps. Paimon's small figure was so fast that he almost bumped into the last few steps.

This commotion immediately alerted the people in Bubu Village.

"what?"

Qiqi, who was clumsily watering a mint plant in the small herb garden by the door, slowly and haltingly raised her head upon hearing the sound. Her pale pink eyes held the dullness and bewilderment typical of a little zombie as she stared blankly at the two panting figures who appeared at the door.

At the same time, the apprentice Agui, who was tidying up the medicine drawers behind the counter, also looked up when he heard the noise. Seeing the traveler and Paimon looking so anxious and flustered, he immediately put down the herbs in his hand and quickly walked around the counter to greet them.

"The Traveler? Paimon?"

"Why are you running so fast? Did someone suddenly fall ill and need to get medicine? Or..."

With a look of concern and a hint of doubt typical of apprentices at a medical clinic, A-Gui asked questions as he tried to stop the two men who were about to rush into the inner hall.

"Please wait a moment, gentlemen! This is a medical clinic; you can't just barge in!"

Before A-Gui could finish speaking, the traveler interrupted her urgently, his clear eyes filled with anxiety:

"We need to find Uncle Tian!" (End of Chapter)