Genshin Impact: Teyvat Travel Log

"I did not mean that..."

Just as Old Yang was about to explain, the Yunqi soldiers patrolling not far ahead suddenly let out a painful cry. In less than three seconds, their bodies sprouted withered branches and leaves, turning them into monsters.

"..."x3

They exchanged a glance amidst the surrounding chaos.

Old Yang could clearly read a sentence in March and Xingbao's eyes: Uncle Yang, are you perhaps a jinx?

******

Seeing that the Cloud Cavalry was no match for them, Lao Yang and his two companions immediately joined the battle, much to the shock of Qing Que and Fu Xuan in front of the screen.

[Qingque: Demonic Yin Body! How could I have suddenly fallen into demonic possession?!]

[Azure Sparrow: Is this also a power of the Star Core?]

[Gu Jing: I really don't know if the Star Core can induce the Demonic Yin Body.]

[Gu Jing: As for this time?]

[Gu Jing: Of course, it's a masterpiece passed down from the Medicine King.]

Gu Jing: The people of the Immortal Ship are immortal beings.

[Gu Jing: The reason for my longevity comes from the bountiful grace bestowed by the Pharmacist.]

[Gu Jing: According to the Immortal Boat people's own research, after being transformed into a living species by the Jianmu tree, they possessed meridian circuits within their bodies that resembled the branches and leaves of the Jianmu tree. These meridians all lead to an organ they named 'Danfu'.]

[Gu Jing: Its function is to coordinate the body through the meridians, keeping the body cells of the Immortal Boat people in a long-term stable state.]

[Gu Jing: Theoretically speaking, this means they would have an infinite lifespan.]

People who saw this were quite surprised, and many even felt envious, wondering why they didn't have this organ.

Being able to keep the body's cells in a stable state for a long time is not just about longevity, but also about eternal youth!

[Gu Jing: But actually, Danfu is actually the seed of the Jianmu tree.]

[Gu Jing: When the people of the Immortal Ship reach about 800 years old.]

[Gu Jing: They often fall into demonic possession.]

[Gu Jing: Specifically, it's the scene you just saw.]

Gu Jing: His entire body sprouted withered branches and leaves.

[Gu Jing: He's become a mindless monster.]

[Gu Jing: The explanation of the Medicine King's secret teachings is very apt. It says that the body is the soil, and breathing is the wind and rain, to cultivate the internal organs (seeds), allowing the meridians (branches and leaves) to unfold, ultimately creating an "inner tree" within the body.]

Everyone: "..." (Image showing goosebumps)

Those who were just envious of the people on the Immortal Ship were suddenly terrified, their faces turning pale. Who would have thought that this thing would be so terrifying?

Is the so-called immortality actually about cultivating the seed of the Jianmu tree with one's own body? Once it matures, it will take root and sprout from the body!

this--

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine!

That's fucking terrifying!

******

At the same time, the pioneering team led by Lao Yang subdued the demon soldiers, but more and more Cloud Cavalry soldiers around them fell into the demon's clutches.

The entire port was thrown into chaos, and amidst the chaos, a crisp 'ding' rang in people's ears. Countless golden chains extended from the void, binding the demon soldiers tightly.

Moreover, some Cloud Cavalry soldiers were only halfway through their transformation, but the process of falling into demonic darkness was stopped by the binding of the golden chains.

Those who witnessed this scene grasped at it as if it were a lifeline, and before the chains could even wrap around them, they rushed forward and grabbed them.

The scene presented was very strange: the demon soldiers were bound by chains, and people were scrambling to grab the chains. Anyone who didn't know the situation would probably think that the demon soldiers were incredibly strong, and that it would take a hundred or so people to wrestle with them.

Fu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief: Thank you for your help, @Gu Jing!

[Fu Xuan: Such a great favor, the Immortal Ship will certainly give you a satisfactory reward!]

Gu Jing: It's no trouble at all.

[Gu Jing: But I thought you wanted me to help you exorcise the demonic influence.]

[Fu Xuan: Well... if it's possible, I would indeed like to ask for your help. Of course, I absolutely have no intention of taking advantage of you!]

[Fu Xuan: I swear!]

Gu Jing: Don't overthink it, I believe you.

[Gu Jing: But there's actually another very important issue.]

[Gu Jing: Back then, the Abundant Pharmacist who bestowed the Jianmu tree was also known as the Compassionate Medicine King by the Immortal Boat people.]

Gu Jing: I've discovered that immortality is a disease.

[Gu Jing: The once compassionate Medicine King has now become the scourge of plague.]

[Gu Jing: What If—]

[Gu Jing: I meant hypothetically.]

[Gu Jing: What if I turned the people of the Immortal Ship into normal people?]

[Gu Jing: Those who yearn for immortality.]

[Gu Jing: And how will you address me then?]

Everyone: This... this question is really quite tricky!

The one who bestows immortality is the benevolent Medicine King; the one who discovers problems with immortality becomes the plague ancestor of longevity among the people of the Immortal Ship.

The reactions of the people on the Xianzhou ship were all too real.

Moreover, even if this immortality does indeed have a very painful hidden danger, is it something that can be given up just by gritting one's teeth?

Gu Jing: My thoughts are actually very simple.

[Gu Jing: If it's Fu Xuan, Qing Que, or any of your friends.]

[Gu Jing: You want to eliminate the hidden dangers of demonic influence.]

Gu Jing: I can help.

Gu Jing: Let's forget about other people.

[Gu Jing: It's conceivable that if the people of the Immortal Ship truly become normal, some will inevitably wonder: "Our ancestors were all long-lived, so why did I become a short-lived person in my generation? What gives you the right to make decisions for me?"]

Fu Xuan chuckled: This really is...

Fu Xuan: I cannot refute this.

[Fu Xuan: Please allow me to think about it some more...]

[Fu Xuan: As for Qingque?]

[Fu Xuan: You can decide for yourself.]

The best solution to this problem is, of course, to eliminate the hidden dangers of demonic influence while still preserving the characteristics of immortality.

But if they could really do that, why would the people of the Immortal Boat have had to endure thousands of years of suffering?

******

Another ten minutes or so passed, and the entire dock was no longer succumbing to demonic influence. However, to prevent a relapse, everyone spontaneously held onto the golden chains.

When Yu Kong arrived after receiving the news, her expression became somewhat strange upon seeing the scene. Later, guided by the Cloud Cavalry, she found the pioneering team that had acted bravely and expressed her gratitude to the three for their actions.

But upon learning from March 3th that the three people came from the Starry Sky Train, the captain of the Sky Ship Division immediately showed some curiosity:

"So the three of you are the pioneers of the Star Train?"

"May I ask what brings you here?"

Old Yang answered the question with a hint of helplessness: "We were just replenishing our supplies, but we didn't expect it to come at such a bad time..."

They exchanged a glance, and Xingbao and March 7 both had strange expressions. Uncle Yang, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, could lie without even blinking?

However, what puzzled the two even more was the live stream.

Gu Jing: Oh wow!

[Gu Jing: It's a long-legged fox-eared girl!]

[Gu Jing: These legs... they're probably comparable to Mei's, aren't they?]

Kiana: How is that possible?

Kiana: Mei is the best!!!

[Gu Jing: Yes, yes, you even think Mei's farts smell good.]

Kiana: Beautiful girls don't fart!

Kiana: You stinky captain!

[Gu Jing: Is the point the fart?]

[Gu Jing: I was clearly saying you're a die-hard Mei fan.]

[Gu Jing: Your focus is so strange, Chongchong.]

Gu Jing: Never mind, never mind.

Gu Jing: Whatever you like.

[Gu Jing: I want to admire those long legs.]

Kiana: ... Damn it!

In the Honkai Impact 3rd world, he was still flirting with her every day at level 0.6, but now that they've switched worlds, he tells her not to bother him while he's looking at his legs? It's only been a few days and he's already like this? Shouldn't this kind of guy be single?

******

The cautious Yu Kong didn't completely believe Lao Yang's statement, but he didn't have too many doubts either.

In contrast, she was more curious about who was responsible for these golden chains, which was clearly not something the Immortal Ship people could possess; otherwise, why would they wait until now to use them?

Pioneers from outside the Celestial Ship naturally became the targets of Sky Flight's pursuit.