Genshin Impact: Teyvat Travel Log

[Walnut: One!]

[Bai Lu: Huh?]

[Gu Jing: Sure, sure, they're all excellent. But seriously, having someone massage you while you're taking a bath is really comfortable. Lan's technique is superb, and I'm diligently learning from her. Once I've mastered it, I'll definitely let everyone experience it!]

[Yōmiya: Pfft~ Seeing A-Jing say that, I immediately thought of something Lord Kōji once said: "Just treat it as him learning a skill."]

As the conversation progressed to this point, Yingmei and the others watching on the screen burst out laughing. This was truly hilarious!

Himeko: Speaking of which, a question suddenly came to mind: how do the youkai of Gensokyo view humans? Although the reward for this quest is greater if it allows the youkai to rise to power, humans will be the first to suffer if the youkai do so...

Upon hearing this, Gu Jing smiled and gave a thumbs-up to the camera: "Being able to hear these words proves that I didn't misjudge you."

[Gu Jing: But we don't really need to worry too much about this. First of all, we just need monsters that are willing to coexist peacefully with humans!]

[Gu Jing: Secondly, the biggest conflict between monsters and humans is largely because monsters need human fear to survive. But isn't that the first problem we need to solve? If we can allow monsters to continue to survive without human fear, then this conflict will cease to exist at its root, right?]

Himeko: That's true... But I have one last question. How do you plan to complete this request?

[Gu Jing: First and foremost, we need to unite all the monsters willing to cooperate with us. As for what to do next? I currently have three ideas—First, the ley lines of Teyvat are actually a very complete cycle of life and death. As long as the information of the monsters is recorded in the ley lines, both problems can be solved. The corresponding drawback is that the energy of the ley lines is not generated out of thin air. Using this method is like falling into one quagmire after another. If it's a 5-star recommendation, I'd give it 3 stars.]

[Gu Jing: Second, in a world called 'Hakoniwa', a considerable number of Asura gods and Buddhas also originated from human mythology, but they don't seem to face the problem of disappearing due to the dissipation of faith. As far as I know, this is because these deities each have their own divine personality. If I could know how this divine personality is actually constructed, I could replicate it, and the current problem would no longer be a problem.]

[Gu Jing: In other words, as long as we find a world where gods possess divine attributes, this problem is easily solved. The only drawback is that the lower and upper limits of ability development are unknown. Overall, I'd give it about 4 stars.]

[Gu Jing: As for the third method? It's actually based on the second method. If all else fails, we can develop a pseudo-godhood. Specifically, we can refer to the Herrscher core or something. This method is currently usable and doesn't require too much time. The downside is that the degree of ability development is unknown. Overall, the recommendation is 4 stars.]

[Gu Jing: One last thing I need to clarify is that I really don't want to be attacked with my things, so I've included a backup plan for all the methods mentioned above.]

[Gu Jing: What do you all think?]

[Black Tower: No problem. It would be truly hilarious if we actually encountered the situation you described. But with godhood and Herrscher cores involved, just how much else have you been secretly hiding from me?!]

[Fireworks: Confess! My dear @Gu Jing, how much secret money have you been hiding from me?!]

[Silver Wolf: In position!]

PS: The images show Yakumo Blue and Yakumo Purple.

Chapter 295 The banquet at Hakurei Shrine, Hoshiguma Yuugi and Ibuki Suika!

That evening, after discussing the details of completing the commission in the live broadcast room, Gu Jing was not in a hurry to do anything. After taking a bath, he returned to Chengehu to rest, which caused Yakumo Yukari and Yakumo Ran to toss and turn and have trouble sleeping because of what happened that day.

When they met again at noon the next day, the shrewd and capable Yakumo Ran looked much more listless, and Yakumo Yukari was yawning repeatedly.

Those who witnessed this scene through the live stream couldn't help but chuckle, as they had anticipated it.

[Black Tower: Everyone saw that, right? This is the result of starting a fire but not extinguishing it!]

[Silver Wolf: But conversely, isn't it a lack of self-control?]

[Black Tower: Give me a break! You're just a little girl who hasn't fully developed yet. Your estrogen levels haven't reached normal levels. Even if you know some inside information about adult matters, you won't easily get carried away. But in two years, once you're fully developed, you'll know what the instinct for life is all about!]

[Silver Wolf: Tch~ Does more words make you right?]

[Xingbao: I see! No wonder I want to be close to Jing-ge every day! It turns out, it's just a life instinct!]

[Black Tower: No, no, no, forgive my bluntness, but if you're constantly horny, then you're just plain perverted! ~winking smile.jpg]

[Xingbao: Isn't that great? Anyway, I have Brother Jing. It's fun for a while, and it's fun all the time! Do you even know the value of the Eighteen-Foot Serpent Spear? Proud.jp-g]

[Gu Jing: Not bad, not bad! Xingbao is getting better and better. But here's the question: Who is the handsome guy who knowingly walks into a mountain with a woman on it? That's right! It's me! *grinning face*]

[Yukari Yakumo chuckled: Alright, alright, everyone, let's stop joking around—according to Kei-kun's plan, our first task is to unify the yokai, but having them all come knocking one by one is too troublesome. How about we send out invitations under the guise of a banquet, inviting all the yokai to the Hakurei Shrine for a banquet and then selecting them?]

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With the plan in place, the hardworking Yakumo Ran took charge of distributing the invitations, while Gu Jing and Yakumo Yukari arrived at the Hakurei Shrine once again.

The shrine, nestled deep in the mountains, is rarely seen. When Reimu has nothing to do, she usually sits by the corridor drinking tea. If she gets really bored, she lies down like a corpse. If she senses someone approaching, she will pick up a broom and pretend that she is cleaning.

At this moment, seeing that Gu Jing and Yakumo Yukari were empty-handed and did not seem to be carrying food, Reimu's attitude was lukewarm.

But when Yukari Yakumo announced that there would be a banquet at the shrine that night, Reimu's gradually impatient expression turned into one of bright eyes: "Hey, Yukari-san, you should have told me earlier if there was something like this next time! I almost couldn't resist kicking you all out! Come on in, please come on in!"

"You're asking for it!!!"

Even though she knew there was a reason for this girl's gossip, hearing her call her "Grandma Yukari" repeatedly still caused Yukari Yakumo's blood pressure to spike. She immediately created a gap, and Reimu, who fell into it, landed flat on her face.

However, Reimu, after getting up from the ground, just hummed and made a face, then obediently walked ahead and led the way.

Soon, the two were led to the living room. Surprisingly, Reimu's living conditions were not bare. Although the furniture was old, there were some calligraphy and paintings on the walls as decorations, and the overall cleanliness was also very good.

Quite satisfied with this, Gu Jing smiled and asked, "By the way, did you finish the yakiniku I brought for Reimu yesterday?"

"Ah~"

Don't even mention it!

"I don't know why?"

"I was eating it yesterday and it just fell on the floor."

"But that's all. You can still eat it after washing it."

"But when I woke up this morning, I found that all the lampreys I washed yesterday were gone..."

"Ugh!"

Sighing, Reimu secretly observed Yukari Yakumo's micro-expressions. It was obvious that although there was no direct evidence, she suspected that Yukari Yakumo was behind it, that it was Yukari's revenge on her!

Yukari Yakumo's lips twitched as she was inexplicably blamed, but she was too lazy to explain, because her reputation was too bad and an explanation would be useless.

Seeing her indifferent reaction, Reimu raised an eyebrow but didn't dwell on it, since she was going to have a big meal that night. She gestured for Gu Jing and Yakumo Yukari to sit down, and then left the living room under the pretext of making tea for them.

The two sat down around the Japanese kotatsu in the center of the living room, smiled at each other, and their attention turned to the live stream.

[Gu Jing: It seems that even if someone else gives her something, Reimu might not be able to keep it.]

[Bai Lu: In a sense, it's a miracle that this little girl has survived this long, isn't it?]

[Gu Jing: That's one way to understand it, but it's not all a miracle. There's also the love from Zi Ma for her, which made her become a shrine maiden and entrust her fate to the shrine, preventing her life from completely ruining itself. As for why someone didn't say it out loud? I can only say that this yokai who's been a stepmother is just a bit of a tsundere; even if she's good to others, she won't admit it.]

[Yukari Yakumo: Emmm... I haven't accomplished much in my life, so please don't dig up my past, okay?]

[Gu Jing: But I've always felt that doing good deeds deserves praise. Is Zi Ma shy about resisting like this?]

At this point, Gu Jing looked at the blonde woman sitting opposite him with a playful expression, while Yakumo Yukari, who had turned her head away, felt her ears burning.

Himeko and the others who witnessed this scene all wore maternal smiles. The more they understood Yakumo Yukari, the more they hoped that she could find happiness.

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As night fell and the bright moon hung high, many guests arrived, including the young lady of the Scarlet Devil Mansion and her maid, the master of Eientei, the master of the seasonal flowers, oni, and crow tengu... The numerous guests made the once quiet Hakurei Shrine bustling with activity.

Moreover, since this banquet was initiated by Yukari Yakumo, all the women present were very curious about what she wanted to do.

Aside from... Yuyuko, this Ghost Princess has been eating all day since she entered, completely ignoring the reason why Yukari Yakumo started the banquet.

When Yakumo Ran came up behind the two to report that all the guests had arrived, the two, who were admiring the scenery on the mountaintop, also stood up with a smile.

With a whoosh, the Japanese shoji doors opened from both sides, and Gu Jing stepped forward with a smile. Yakumo Yukari and Yakumo Ran followed closely behind, meeting his gaze. Hoshiguma Yuugi grinned at him, while Yagokoro Eirin raised an eyebrow slightly.

Under the watchful eyes of the women, Gu Jing sat down in the seat symbolizing the host. After looking around, his smile widened: "Let me introduce myself. I am Gu Jing, a traveler from beyond the world, and also the captain of the Hyperion and an unnamed passenger on the Star Train."

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"I have gathered you all here today in the name of the Sage of Yokai to discuss two important matters."

"The first thing is the evolution of the monsters."

"The second thing is to establish a harmonious and friendly relationship between Gensokyo and the Dimensional World."

"Of course, this also respects everyone's personal wishes."

"So please feel free to raise any thoughts or questions you may have."

"I will answer all your questions without reservation."

After he finished speaking, the entire living room fell silent, clearly not expecting the banquet to unfold in such a magical way.

They exchanged glances for a moment while deep in thought.

Holding a sake bowl, Hoshiguma Yuugi laughed and asked, "Young man, how can you prove that what you're saying is true? For example, you say you're from another world, how can you prove that?"

This voluptuous, outgoing blonde woman is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Oni Clan, and the single horn on her forehead is proof that she is an Oni.

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Gu Jing raised his glass to her in response: "Proving this is actually quite simple. If you are all interested, I can take you to another world later to experience the local customs and culture. But compared to that, I am more interested in what you all think about the two things I just mentioned."

"Well..."

Hoshiguma Yuugi hesitated after hearing this. Although she didn't believe it was so easy to travel to other worlds, the thought was hard to resist once it took hold. After all, if it were true, wouldn't she be able to enjoy the fine wines of other worlds to her heart's content? And wouldn't she be able to compare her strength with the powerful figures from various worlds to see who was stronger?

Suika Ibuki, the blonde girl with two large demon horns on her head, was also one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Oni Clan, but only the two of them were participating in this banquet.

But while other demons might simply enjoy drinking, this guy died for alcohol back in the day—a true alcoholic. Just thinking about it made her mouth water. Her eyes lit up, and she chuckled as she offered an idea:

"Going directly to another world would be too troublesome. Since you're from another world, you should also have something from that world with you, right?"

"For example, alcohol, food, and the like."

“I know you didn’t take it out immediately because you were worried we would suspect you of poisoning it.”

"But I'm not afraid!"

As she spoke, she patted her small chest with a rather hearty gesture.

Gu Jing couldn't help but chuckle at this, but he also saw a heroic spirit in her: "I had heard people say before that Shuten-dōji was the king of all demons, but I didn't know why. Now I think the title of king of all demons is indeed well-deserved."

"And to be honest, although I always feel that you're just trying to trick me into drinking here."

"But I wouldn't mind being friends with you."

"Let's drink!"

PS: The picture shows the Four Heavenly Kings of the Oni Clan (from top to bottom: Kinkara, Ibuki Suika, Hoshiguma Yuugi, and Ibaraki Kasen).

Chapter 296 Kanako Yasaka: Hmm—! Great-Grandma, you're here too?

As night deepened, the sounds of Yuugi and Suika arguing filled the air, along with the enticing aroma of sake.

Seeing the two demon kings almost come to blows over a sip of fine wine, Yagokoro Eirin and the others had to admit that even if the two demon kings were fine after drinking the wine, they would still not let their guard down. However, Gu Jing's act of giving them the wine also expressed goodwill.