Lumine suddenly aimed the Guizhong Ballista at the Treasure Hoarders, catching Zhongli completely off guard.
Lumine appeared to be far more resourceful than he had imagined.
However, in Zhongli’s opinion, if she used the Guizhong Ballista to drive the Treasure Hoarders away now, it was doubtful they would learn their lesson.
“You! If you’ve got guts, come down from that ballista!”
The leader of the Treasure Hoarders, a man with pockmarked skin, jabbed his finger at Lumine. “What’s so impressive about hiding behind that thing? Come down and fight me like a real man, one-on-one!”
“Bleh~”
Lumine stuck out her tongue at him. “Why should I fall for your trap? If you’ve got the guts, come up here and fight me!”
“Bleh~ bleh~” Lumine and Paimon both taunted the man, sticking out their tongues.
Although Lumine could have easily taken down the Treasure Hoarders in direct combat, standing atop the ballista and taunting them was undeniably satisfying, even if not the most efficient approach.
“Come down here if you dare!”
“Bleh!”
The pockmarked man was seething, pointing furiously at Lumine.
“Traveler, there’s no need to waste time on these people. Focus on finding the Coconut Goat,” Zhongli interjected. “As for them…”
“I’ll handle it!”
Zhongli’s words were abruptly interrupted by Jia Changjiang, who leapt down from the Guizhong Ballista platform.
“Oh, you’re the one who wants a one-on-one fight like a real man?” Jia Changjiang, clad in a monk’s robe and wielding a ceremonial staff, raised a palm and stood calmly before the Treasure Hoarders. His expression was serene, almost overly friendly. “How about letting this humble monk spar with you? Or, if you prefer, you can all come at me together…”
“Huh…”
The pockmarked man gave Jia Changjiang a once-over.
His loose robes made him look scrawny, and his body appeared to be covered in poorly healed wounds. He wasn’t carrying a Vision or any visible weapon, and his peaceful demeanor made him seem easy to push around.
“Alright, you’re on!” The pockmarked man sneered. “You’re the one who said we could all attack together!”
“Today, we’ll teach you a good lesson—teach you to—”
Before he could finish, Jia Changjiang casually tossed his ceremonial staff to the ground. It struck the earth with a thunderous boom, creating a sizable crater. Then, he tore off his robe.
As the bloodstained bandages unraveled, what was revealed to the Treasure Hoarders was a lean, muscular figure with a confident, almost mischievous grin.
“Oh? Coming at me all at once, are you?” Jia Changjiang cracked his knuckles, a series of ominous pops echoing in the air. “Brave, aren’t you? But clearly, you have no idea…”
“If you’re all coming at me… don’t expect me to hold back!”
With a slight smirk, Jia Changjiang launched himself at the Treasure Hoarders.
Zhongli, who initially intended to deal with the Treasure Hoarders himself, realized there was no longer any need. Jia Changjiang was clearly leaving an unforgettable impression on them.
Even Paimon, who usually had plenty to say, was stunned by Jia Changjiang’s ferocity. Covering her eyes with her hands, she peeked nervously through her fingers, watching Jia Changjiang cackle while tossing the pockmarked man around like a rag doll.
In no time, the Treasure Hoarders limped away in terror, abandoning their weapons and tools in their hasty retreat.
“Whew…”
Jia Changjiang wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve. “Hopefully, they’ll find honest work from now on and stop resorting to petty crimes.”
“Mr. Jax, you’re amazing!” Paimon cheered, clapping her tiny hands enthusiastically.
“Hey, hey! Look over here! I found something!” Lumine suddenly called out.
“Oh? Did you find the Coconut Goat?” Zhongli approached her, following her gaze, only to see the bustling harbor of Liyue in the distance.
“You can see so many people busy at work in Liyue Harbor from here!” Lumine exclaimed excitedly, only for Paimon to bonk her on the head. “Traveler, we’re supposed to be looking for the Coconut Goat! Why are you staring at Liyue Harbor?”
“Well, I can’t find it anywhere…”
Holding her head where Paimon had hit her, Lumine pouted. “I’ve been searching forever and haven’t seen any sign of a Coconut Goat… or even a regular goat!”
“Wandering around aimlessly isn’t a solution. Let’s return to Bubu Pharmacy and ask Qiqi for more information about the Coconut Goat,” Zhongli suggested. “If it’s a semi-divine beast, adepti mechanisms should be able to detect it.”
“Then what’s the point of fixing the Guizhong Ballista…” Lumine muttered.
“It wasn’t in vain. Repairing adepti mechanisms is a rare and valuable experience,” Zhongli replied with a slight shake of his head. “Let’s head back for now.”
Reluctantly, Lumine followed Jia Changjiang and Zhongli back to Liyue Harbor.
Just as they departed, a figure with blue hair passed by the restored Guizhong Ballista.
As she walked by, the figure shivered slightly.
Her instincts as a mythical creature warned her that she had narrowly avoided being spotted by someone dangerous.
“I’d better hurry and find the Traveler…” she murmured to herself. “Strange, I heard they were around Mt. Tianheng, so why can’t I find them?”
Her soft voice faded as she moved gracefully toward Liyue Harbor. Beneath her blue hair, two sharp, horn-like protrusions peeked out faintly.
“Hmm?”
As Lumine ascended the stairs to Bubu Pharmacy, she suddenly paused and glanced back.
Her intuition told her she had just missed something important.
At Bubu Pharmacy, Zhongli bowed slightly to Qiqi. “Apologies. We have failed to uphold the contract. We have no leads on the semi-divine beast known as the Coconut Goat.”
“Oh…”
Qiqi lowered her head, looking dejected. “That’s disappointing… I mean, it’s fine… but still disappointing…”
Qiqi’s forlorn expression made Lumine’s heart ache.
Lumine rushed forward, hugging Qiqi tightly and squishing her cheeks. “Qiqi! I’ll find the Coconut Goat for you right now! Whether it’s a Coconut Goat or a Coconut Cow, I’ll search all of Liyue if I have to!”
As Lumine prepared to storm outside, Jia Changjiang grabbed her by the collar, lifting her effortlessly. “What’s the rush? Didn’t we come back to gather more clues?”
Despite his calm words, Jia Changjiang vaguely recalled something about the Coconut Goat being someone’s nickname…
“Qiqi, are you sure you don’t remember anything else about the Coconut Goat?” Zhongli asked.
“Hmm… Coconut Goat’s milk… tastes really good,” Qiqi mumbled, tapping her chin thoughtfully. “The milk is called… called…”
Qiqi strained to recall, rummaging through her little notebook until she triumphantly held up a slip of paper.
“Found it!” she exclaimed with a bright smile. “Delicious milk… is called coconut milk.”
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