Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue.

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"Alright, since you put it that way, you must be confident. I won't say any more," Keqing said, shaking her head. "Then how about helping them train? If someone as professional as you lends a hand, their progress should speed up."

"Are you paying me?"

"Why is Mora always on your mind?! Who was it just now saying they didn't want young people's heads filled with Mora?"

Gu Sanqiu remained unfazed. "Get it straight. When I said young people, I meant the generation below ours. Or do you have some misconception about my age?"

"Oh, so you're playing word games now!" Keqing snapped, her hand moving instinctively toward her sword.

"Calm down, calm down. Helping out isn't a problem."

Gu Sanqiu waved dismissively. "It's a good opportunity to boost the Millelith's combat effectiveness anyway."

"They need improvement?" Keqing asked, puzzled. "Do you think there's something wrong with the Millelith's combat abilities? Don't tell me you're comparing them to the Conqueror of Demons."

"Of course not. If every Millelith soldier were as strong as Brother Xiao, I'd march out right now and unify Teyvat."

Gu Sanqiu rolled his eyes. "Sure, their rotation and external deployment systems help maintain their combat readiness, but it only keeps them hovering around the baseline."

"What I'm aiming for is improvement. Improvement, you get it?"

"And how do you plan to achieve that? Using Killing Intent Battle Spirit?"

"That's a secret technique—it's meant for desperate situations, not everyday use," Gu Sanqiu said, shaking his head. "Before I even wrote the swordsmanship manual, I developed a cultivation method specifically for military use. It focuses on tempering the body, and once someone reaches a basic level, they'll be able to punch a bull to death with one strike."

"I trust your method, but I'm more concerned about the cost," Keqing said.

"You don't have to spend a Mora."

Keqing blinked in surprise. "No Mora? Don't tell me you're paying for it yourself."

Has he finally lost his mind?

"Yes."

Gu Sanqiu seemed indifferent. The ingredients from his "golden finger" ability were more than he could ever consume, and everyone had their own responsibilities to handle. It's not like they could have communal meals every day.

Rather than letting those resources sit around and lose their nutritional value, he figured it was better to use them to build goodwill with the Millelith.

He didn't expect them to follow his every command like a personal army, but with enough rapport, military channels would at least remain accessible to him.

Personal strength might earn respect from the Millelith, but to elevate that relationship to reverence, tangible contributions were essential.

Think of it this way: asking someone out for a casual meal is one thing, but convincing them to form a deeper, more intimate connection—on both physical and emotional levels—is an entirely different challenge requiring far greater effort.

"Fine. Even though I'm tempted to drag you to Bubu Pharmacy for a brain check, I still appreciate your generosity."

Keqing stood up. "By the way, in a couple of days, Beidou's fleet is setting sail for Inazuma. If there's anything you want, make sure to ask her for help."

"Oh, I almost forgot. It's about time to restock Beidou's supplies."

"What supplies?" Keqing asked, suddenly feeling a foreboding sense of realization.

"High-powered arrows, explosive materials from the secret archives, rare and valuable goods—you know, things like my handmade pills and weapons. It's a big revenue stream."

Keqing's expression went blank. She knew it!

The way he spoke, this clearly wasn't his first time pulling something like this. By her calculations, it was enough to keep Gu Sanqiu locked away for life!

"I'm leaving."

Keqing turned on her heel and walked away. She was terrified that if she stayed and listened any longer, she'd draw her sword, drag Gu Sanqiu straight to jail, and skip the trial entirely.

And if she discovered she wasn't strong enough to beat him? That would only sour her mood further with no outlet for her frustration.

So infuriating!

The next morning, Gu Sanqiu hoisted a massive black bull over one shoulder, leapt into the air, and slammed it down onto the ground. Tossing the beast aside, he barked orders.

"Get a few men and butcher this bull cleanly. If there's even a hint of waste, your rations today are going to be a problem."

"Yes, sir!"

The Millelith squad leader responded sharply before eyeing the pitch-black bull with curiosity.

"Hey, Captain, I could've handled that bull myself," one soldier muttered.

"Oh? Then give it a try. If you can take it down, I'll personally teach you some advanced combat techniques today."

"Deal?"

"Deal."

The squad leader set his weapon aside and reached for the bull. He strained.

Nothing.

He tried harder.

Still nothing.

I refuse to believe this!

Watching the Millelith soldier, red-faced and straining to the point of self-injury, Gu Sanqiu sighed and motioned for the others to help.

"Man, this thing is heavy!"

"Shut up! Don't embarrass the Millelith in front of him!"

Finally, with some skillful teamwork, they managed to lift the bull. Meanwhile, the rest of the soldiers began their warm-ups under Gu Sanqiu's orders.

"Uh... Commander, shouldn't they warm up too?"

From the sidelines, Yanshou hesitated, choosing formal titles out of respect. He wasn't supposed to be there but had joined in to help manage the unruly soldiers, half-concerned they'd overwhelm Gu Sanqiu.

But after filing his application, Yanshou realized one thing: with the spectacle Gu Sanqiu had caused during the Lantern Rite, there wasn't a Millelith soldier who wouldn't respect him.

"They're warming up just fine. By the time they're done with that bull, they'll meet the basic requirements," Gu Sanqiu replied.

He had deliberately gotten up early to avoid attention, hauling the bull in from the wilderness as cover. In truth, it was just something he'd pulled out from his golden finger ability during his morning run.

Item: Gold-Iron Bull.

Origin: Sword Judgment Domain.

Description: A spiritual beast mutated by absorbing a high concentration of Geo energy. Weighs a ton, and its horns, rich in Geo-infused spiritual power, are excellent for crafting magical tools.

Note: Chewy and surprisingly flavorful, with no metallic aftertaste. Its deceptive appearance has led many explorers to suffer greatly from underestimating it.

The training plan was brutally simple: train until you drop, then replenish like there's no tomorrow.

After a grueling session, they'd feast on hearty meals, followed by medicinal support if needed. Once they'd recovered enough, they'd dive into cultivating techniques. The focus was on building physical strength first, before addressing spiritual power.

Step by step, Gu Sanqiu's goal was clear: arm everyone in Liyue Harbor.

And if, after all this, the Millelith still dared to ask him to help retrieve a kite or claim they couldn't handle a situation in public, Gu Sanqiu swore he'd lose it.

That kind of embarrassment would extend beyond Teyvat.