Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

"Since that's the case, let's discuss our next steps," Yu Xie said, sitting down on the steps in front of the house. "We all sensed that malevolent aura, so there's no doubt it's real. This village indeed has an evil spirit lurking, but there's one thing I can't quite figure out."

"What is it?" Xianyun asked.

"If all of this is the work of that evil spirit, then why are only outsiders disappearing after coming to the village?" Yu Xie pondered aloud.

"Didn't a villager get attacked today?" Shenhe asked.

"I feel like the nature of the two events is different. One involves disappearances, while the other is an attack," Yu Xie explained. "Several outsiders have gone missing in succession, yet no villagers have disappeared. Today's attack was the first incident involving a local."

"The intentions of demons are often difficult to grasp. It's unwise to analyze their actions with human logic," Xianyun replied.

"Fair point," Yu Xie nodded. "It seems like the best course of action is to wait until the injured villager regains consciousness. Once we have more information, we'll have a clearer idea of what to do. By the way, Xianyun, do you have any secret methods to track the traces of an evil spirit?"

"I do," Xianyun said. "But higher-level malevolent entities are adept at concealing themselves. If they're hiding well, such methods might not be effective."

"Hmm..." Yu Xie nodded thoughtfully, gazing in the direction of the village, lost in his musings. "It's getting late. Let's rest for now and plan our next move tomorrow after speaking with the injured villager."

As dusk fell, the golden hues of the sunset bathed the mountain landscape.

The village came alive with the soft curling of smoke from chimneys, and the aroma of food wafted out, carried by the breeze to the edge of the village.

The village chief had invited Yu Xie and the others to join him for dinner, but they politely declined.

Yu Xie managed to procure some meat, lit a fire, and began roasting it himself.

For Kitsune Saiguu, tasting Yu Xie's cooking after so many years brought a flood of mixed emotions.

Night quietly descended.

The four sat under the eaves of the house, saying nothing.

The atmosphere was difficult to describe, an odd mix of tension and awkwardness.

Yu Xie couldn't shake the feeling of being caught in the middle. He wanted to say something to break the uncomfortable silence but struggled to find a suitable topic, worried that he might say the wrong thing.

This is so hard... he thought. If I were the protagonist of a novel, would the author seriously write such scenes without shame?

"I'm going to sleep first," Shenhe said simply, oblivious to the subtle tension in the air. She stood and went into the house to rest.

Left outside were Yu Xie, Xianyun, and Kitsune Saiguu. The atmosphere only grew more indescribable.

The moonlight that night was breathtakingly beautiful, casting a serene glow over the land. Compared to Liyue Harbor, the mountains and wilds had a tranquil charm that felt deeply connected to nature.

But Yu Xie felt anything but relaxed. He sneaked a glance at Xianyun, then at Kitsune Saiguu.

"How long did you wait, Miss Kitsune Saiguu?" Xianyun suddenly asked.

Hearing this, Kitsune Saiguu froze for a moment before letting out a faint, slightly resigned smile.

"A few hundred years. And Miss Xianyun?"

"Several thousand years."

Xianyun's reply caught Kitsune Saiguu by surprise.

From Xianyun's demeanor, it wasn't hard to deduce that she was no ordinary being—perhaps one of the legendary adepti of Liyue.

But what truly shocked Kitsune Saiguu was...

Waiting for several hundred years had already taken a toll on her. During that time, before she had any certainty of Yu Xie's fate, she often doubted whether they would ever reunite.

"It's hard to imagine... thousands of years," Kitsune Saiguu said softly. "Miss Xianyun, how did you endure such a battle against time?"

"Fortunately, I waited long enough," Xianyun said with a faint smile, turning to look at Yu Xie.

Kitsune Saiguu also looked at Yu Xie, her emotions in turmoil.

Under the gazes of these two stunning women, Yu Xie immediately understood. When they mentioned "waiting," they were clearly referring to waiting for him.

A pang of guilt rose in his heart.

Yu Xie, you've made these amazing women wait for you for so long. Now, how are you going to resolve this situation?

"That's why I will never give up," Xianyun said, turning her gaze to Kitsune Saiguu. Her eyes were filled with unwavering determination. "No matter what happens, I won't give up."

Kitsune Saiguu hesitated for a moment before smiling softly, as if letting go of something. "Though my wait wasn't as long as yours, on this matter, I feel the same, Miss Xianyun."

Every word carefully avoided mentioning Yu Xie, yet every sentence revolved around him.

Xianyun and Kitsune Saiguu's eyes met, sparks seemingly flying between them.

Caught in the middle, Yu Xie could only give a helpless smile.

The seeds I sowed... now I have to deal with the consequences.

"Alright, my lovely ladies, it's getting late. Since there's nothing else we can do tonight, shouldn't we go to bed?" Yu Xie said with a hint of resignation.

"Go to bed?" Xianyun and Kitsune Saiguu spoke in unison, their gazes shifting to Yu Xie. Their eyes held a mix of surprise and shyness.

Yu Xie paused, realizing that they might have misunderstood.

"I mean, we should rest. We have work to do tomorrow..."

After a while, the three went inside to sleep.

The bedding had already been laid out.

Yu Xie lay between Xianyun and Kitsune Saiguu, while Shenhe lay next to Xianyun.

The room was quiet, filled only with the sound of even breathing and a faint, delicate fragrance.

It wasn't the scent of the bedding but rather a subtle aroma drifting from either side.

To Yu Xie, a man, the fragrance was captivating.

Turning his head to the left, he could see Xianyun's breathtakingly beautiful sleeping face, making his heart race.

Turning to the right, he could see Kitsune Saiguu's equally stunning sleeping visage, stirring his soul.

He was the one who suggested they rest, but in the end, he was the last one to fall asleep.

.....

In the dead of night, when all was silent, moonlight streamed through the window and illuminated the room. Yu Xie woke up again, groggy.

He looked around and noticed that everyone else was gone.

His sleepiness faded, and he got up from the bedding and stepped outside.

The moonlight outside was radiant, the night serene and profound. Xianyun sat on the steps in front of the house, staring at the night sky as if lost in thought.

"Why are you all awake? Where are Shenhe and Kitsune Saiguu?" Yu Xie asked as he sat down beside her.

"The two of them said the moonlight was beautiful and wanted to take a walk," Xianyun replied.

"Why didn't you go with them?"

"I wanted to stay with you," Xianyun said, turning to meet Yu Xie's gaze with a gentle smile. "This way, we get a moment alone. I got my wish, didn't I?"

"Xianyun..."

Xianyun didn't say anything more and simply continued to look at Yu Xie.

Their gazes intertwined, like two threads slowly tangling together.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Xianyun began inching closer to Yu Xie, each movement cautious, as if afraid of being rejected—like a sensitive kitten.

Finally, she was very close, so close that her soft breaths brushed against him.

She gently parted her delicate lips and pressed them against Yu Xie's.

Her arms wrapped tightly around him, like serpents coiling around their prey, unwilling to let go.

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