Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

“That guy’s name seems to be Miyamoto Tsubasa, the younger brother of ‘Man-Slaying Demon’ Miyamoto Jiro,” the soldier replied. “Sir, you remember his face clearly; he’s said to be a black-haired youth.”

Xiao Yi couldn't hold back any longer: What kind of chuunibyou nickname is "Man-Slaying Demon"? And why does everyone think I'm Miyamoto Jiro's biological brother?!

whoosh-

A sudden whooshing sound echoed through the military camp as arrows imbued with lightning speed shot out from the camp like meteors streaking across the night sky, heading straight for Xiao Yi's face.

Chapter 7 Wet Nurse and Cook

Thomas was the first to sense the danger. He snatched the guard's spear and prepared to deflect the lightning arrows from the air.

However, someone beat him to it.

Snapped!

Xiao Yi snapped his fingers quickly, and water elements condensed in front of him into a lifelike jellyfish, which blocked the trajectory of the arrow.

The lightning arrow pierced the floating jellyfish. The dense water element cushioned a large amount of the force, and at the same time, the two elements reacted with each other, dispersing the arrow's energy due to the electrostatic effect.

In an instant, the entrance to the military camp was shrouded in purple light, and even the setting sun paled in comparison.

puff!

The jellyfish, nearing its limit, finally burst and scattered, and the arrow, having lost its last bit of power, fell onto the muddy ground, constantly flashing extremely faint yet stubborn electric sparks.

The lightning dissipated, and the men at the camp gate were unharmed. Thomas paused for a moment, then returned the weapons to the soldiers on guard with a forced smile.

Xiao Yi looked into the camp.

About fifty paces away from him, a slender woman finished her archery pose. Her neat black short hair was slightly tousled by the aftershocks of the lightning she had released. Her beautiful, spirited face was taut, and it was impossible to judge her emotions from her expression.

Nevertheless, there was no doubt about the chilling murderous aura emanating from it.

The woman tossed her longbow to the warrior beside her, straightened the bird-beak mask pinned to her forehead, drew her sword from her bandaged right hand, and strode toward Xiao Yi.

During the process, the purple gem at her waist—the Eye of God—brightened with a brilliant purple light, and dazzling lightning was enchanted on the surface of the katana, making the already chilling killing intent even more intense.

"Miyamoto Tsubasa!"

The short-haired woman practically spat out those three words through clenched teeth. Although her voice wasn't loud, everyone present could clearly sense the resentment in it.

The samurai of Tenryo rarely saw Lord Kujou angry; even when he was, it was with a stern and imposing air. While he didn't reveal much emotion this time, compared to his usual indifference, this was a truly earth-shattering event.

Xiao Yi was trembling and almost wanted to run away, but he tried his best to appear indifferent and faced the menacing Kujo Sara.

The best way to eliminate fear is to face it!

Thomas hurriedly stepped in front of Xiao Yi, trying to salvage the situation: "Lord Kujo, although I don't know who you've mistaken this gentleman for, he is a high-class chef that our company's executive officer hired from Liyue at great expense. Please investigate thoroughly before taking any action."

Jiutiao did not answer, but walked towards the two of them step by step, his momentum as if he wanted to split Tuoma and Xiao Yi in two.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yi did something that no one expected.

Instead of avoiding Kujo Sara, he bypassed Toma and walked straight toward her.

The soldiers were stunned.

Is this kid crazy?! Not only does he not run away, he's heading straight for the enraged Lord Kujo!

Faced with the young man's perplexing behavior, even the aggressive Kujo was stunned. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Yi approached Kujo Sara and grabbed her bandaged hand holding the knife.

Xiao Yi feigned displeasure and said, "You're injured and you're not resting properly. Do you know that this will cause muscle strain and make the wound heal even slower!"

Nine were at a loss, and the others were even more dumbfounded.

"Put down your weapon, I'll help you with some basic treatment." Xiao Yi's tone became calm, even unusually gentle.

He closed his eyes and muttered something, as if he were about to perform some kind of ceremony.

"The protection of the deep sea!"

A large amount of water elemental energy was generated around him and Kujo, like endless bubbles on the seabed. The bubbles then shaped into various marine creatures that floated around the two of them, making them feel as if they were in a transparent underwater temple.

The scene became even more magnificent and romantic under the glow of the setting sun.

The marine creatures moved closer to the injured arm. At first, Kujo resisted slightly, but after confirming that the black-haired youth in front of her meant no harm, she gradually accepted his control.

Clang! The katana, now devoid of lightning element, fell to the ground.

Kujo Sara, like her composed exterior, was a calm woman. She didn't believe that the company magistrate would cooperate with the infamous Miyamoto Tsubasa, yet the young man who came with Tomara had a face she could never forget.

Upon receiving the warrior's report and spotting Xiao Yi at the camp entrance in the distance, she thought of a way to test his identity.

The lightning arrow actually missed Xiao Yi; Jiutiao just wanted to see how the young man would react to the arrow that was aimed directly at his face.

If he can skillfully maneuver the wind element to dodge like the guy who slashed his arm that night, it means he hasn't mistaken the person for someone else, and the time for revenge has arrived.

The reality was quite the opposite; Xiao Yi not only didn't draw his sword, but also used a water-summoned creature to deflect the attack.

The people of Teyvat can freely manipulate elemental forces, but they must rely on various elemental eyes. Each person can only activate one eye, and each eye has only one attribute.

Miyamoto Tsubasa, who wounded himself, rides the Gale, while this guy controls Shimizu; rationally speaking, they cannot be the same person.

Even so, the meticulous Jiu Tiao wanted to test them further, so he walked towards Xiao Yi and Thomas with his knife, trying to force his "enemies" to reveal their true forms.

But the other party's subsequent actions completely dispelled Kujo's doubts.

The Miyamoto Tsubasa I met that night was as brutal as a beast, but the young man before me was completely different, and instead appeared exceptionally gentle...

In short, Jiu Tiao considered many layers, but he never expected Xiao Yi to be in the atmosphere.

As a time traveler, Xiao Yi has a unique advantage—he is very familiar with the characters' personalities and pasts.

Knowing that Kujo Sara was rational and meticulous, he deduced that this was a test, so he played along and acted unlike himself, thus shedding the title of "Miyamoto Tsubasa".

As it turned out, he was right; Kujo did indeed lower his guard.

In this contest, Xiao Yi achieved a complete victory, or in short, a resounding triumph.

Water elements surrounded the nine arms of the saras, bringing a cool and comfortable feeling, and the labor pains that had accompanied her for more than a month slowly subsided.

Before she could enjoy it enough, the underwater temple-like paradise suddenly vanished, and the aquatic animals disappeared without a trace.

"I've reached my limit." Xiao Yi released Jiu Tiao's hand, looking exhausted.

Jiutiao simply moved her arms and found them relaxed and free; the previous pain had vanished.

The female soldier's expression remained indifferent, but she lowered her head slightly to express her apology, saying, "I mistakenly thought you were someone else and acted rashly, for which I am deeply sorry. If you are still dissatisfied, I will deal with myself according to military regulations."

Military regulations? A beating, a whipping, or dripping candle wax? Xiao Yi wondered.

"No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes." He said, feigning indifference. "But speaking of which, I'm here to apply for a nutritionist position."

"A nutritionist?" A hint of surprise appeared in Kujo's eyes. "Really not a doctor?"

After all, the aftereffects that even the most renowned physicians of the shogunate couldn't cure were eradicated in just a few minutes by him. It's hard not to be suspicious that such an elite would call himself a chef.

"I am a doctor and a cook. Are these two professions conflicting?" Xiao Yi smiled and said, "I need to treat illnesses and cook meals. Only then can I be considered well-rounded."

“There’s something I’m very sorry about…” Kujo Sara hesitated for a moment, but finally said it, “At first, I consulted a nutritionist in the hope of alleviating the pain in my injured arm by adjusting my diet, but my arm is now completely healed.”

Xiao Yi had to admit that he had forgotten about this during the treatment. After all, the situation was urgent at the time, and it was difficult to consider so many factors.

"Oh, hehe, congratulations." He smiled on the surface, but cursed inwardly.

Chapter 8 Eating Chicken

Xiao Yi was deeply worried that Jiu Tiao would no longer need a nutritionist.

Even if she doesn't complete the task assigned to her by Xin Hai, Kujo Sara is still the best way for her to meet General Raiden, and she can't just give up so easily.

Just as he was thinking of a different way to recommend himself, the short-haired woman bent down to pick up the samurai sword that had just been thrown away, and then swung it in the air towards an empty spot.

Clang! The long sword fell to the ground again.

Kujo twisted his arm, looking slightly disappointed, and said, "I'm fine with nothing to do, but it's still a bit uncomfortable when I'm using a weapon."

Xiao Yi's heart turned from worry to joy, but he remained outwardly calm, waiting for her to take the initiative to ask him for help.

Kujo picked up his weapon again, sheathed his sword, and looked at Xiao Yi with a serious expression: "Please forgive my earlier assertion, but in my current state, I still need your help."

“Of course.” Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow. “But you have to agree to one condition.”

“Please speak,” said Kujo.

“It will cost more,” Xiao Yi said without hesitation.

As the ruling family of the three magistrates of the shogunate and the Tenryō magistrate, the Kujō family certainly had no shortage of money. Their display of greed seemed natural and could lower Sara's guard a second time.

Besides, I am currently all alone and penniless. Only by saving more money can I better cope with unexpected situations.

“A generous reward is only fair.” Kujo nodded.

She reached her hand under the white cloth below her neck, seemingly groping around.

Xiao Yi was bewildered: "Just give me the money, why are you messing with the milk foam?!"

With a whoosh, the woman pulled out a piece of paper covered in writing and stamped with the seal of the Heavenly Commander from under the white cloth.

"I'll give you a 100,000 Mora note as a deposit," Kujo explained. "After the treatment is complete, I'll pay the remaining 30 times the amount. What do you think?"

Despite the immense temptation of the money, Xiao Yi was filled with questions.

"Miss Kujo, where did you pull that out from?"

“There’s a pocket on the inside,” Kujo said casually.

This thing even has a lining?!

Shocked, Xiao Yi took the large denomination bill and stuffed it into his pocket without thinking.

He turned to look at the entrance of the military camp, where Thomas, still standing there with a puzzled expression, was looking at him.

Xiao Yi raised his hand and shouted, "Thoma, the misunderstanding has been cleared up, and my business deal has been settled. You can go back to the agency now."

Thomas showed no reluctance and waved back, saying, "Take care of yourself, Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Yi replied, "Thank you for taking care of me these past few days. Please take care of yourself too. And please give my regards to Miss Shenli!"

Besides saying goodbye, their words also concealed the meaning of dealing with Kujo Sara, making Xiao Yi seem like a talent that Thomas had invited from overseas all the way, rather than a spy from Umijima who had infiltrated the shogunate.

Watching Thomas disappear into the sunset, Xiao Yi turned to face Kujo.

"My name is Xiao Yi, and I am from Liyue. I hope Miss Kujo will give me your guidance."