Genshin Impact: Starting with Jing Yuan's Character Card

Keqing's Elemental Burst left scars on the ancient Geo Vishap's hide, but unfortunately, her attacks failed to break through its defenses.

Instead, the Electro element imbued in her blade further enraged the Geo Vishap.

"Damn it!" The Geo Vishap opened its gaping maw and unleashed a breath of wild Electro energy. Keqing couldn't dodge in time and was struck head-on by the breath.

"This is... so frustrating." Battered and bruised, Keqing leaned on her sword, the "Lion's Roar," struggling to stand. At this moment, she didn't even have the strength to flee.

She could only watch as the Geo Vishap raised its arm. Keqing closed her eyes in despair, waiting for death to claim her.

Was she afraid? It would be a lie to say she wasn't. Stripped of all her titles and accolades, Keqing was just a teenage girl.

At this moment, what filled Keqing's heart was not fear, but hatred—hatred for her own weakness. If only she possessed the power to summon the heavens' wrath like the deity at Guyun Stone Forest, she wouldn't be in such a dire situation.

"Blades—know no mercy!"

Thunder surged, light and darkness intertwined.

The death she anticipated did not come. Keqing opened her eyes to find the Geo Vishap, with its arm raised high, frozen in place. The next moment, the Geo Vishap split in two, its body crashing to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Cough, cough...!" The dust made Keqing cough uncontrollably. As the dust settled, a white-haired figure shrouded in lightning, wearing a mask, appeared before her.

"Are you... an adeptus?" Keqing stared intently at the lightning-wrapped figure. With a single strike, they had cleaved the Electro-resistant Geo Vishap in two. Such power—could this be an adeptus residing on Mt. Aocang?

"Keqing, the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing, correct? The appearance of the Geo Vishap on Mt. Aocang was an oversight on the part of the adepti. I will handle the aftermath. For now, let me escort you back to Liyue Harbor." The person speaking was none other than Yun Fan, who had disguised himself. He had recognized Keqing when she unleashed her Elemental Burst.

After all, the line, "Sword shadow like me, cutting through all odds," was just too iconic.

He had disguised himself to prevent Keqing from remembering his face. If they were to meet again in Liyue Harbor, wouldn't his identity as an adeptus be exposed? That would ruin all the fun.

"Wait, may I know your name?" Keqing asked, leaning on her sword as she stood up.

"Fan. You can call me Fan."

"Fan? As in 'the mortal world is hard to traverse'? Keqing, the Yuheng, pays her respects to the adeptus. Thank you for saving my life." Despite her injuries, Keqing managed to bow in gratitude.

It was just a simple "Fan." Why did she have to make it sound so profound?

"I told you, just call me Fan. No need to be so formal," Yun Fan shook his head, reminding her again.

"Fan, I want to train under you."

"Train under me?" Yun Fan looked at Keqing in confusion. Their eyes met, and in Keqing's purple pupils, he saw a look of determination.

"Give me a reason," Yun Fan said calmly. Since he was pretending to be an adeptus, he might as well go all the way.

"I want to become stronger. Only by becoming stronger can I protect Liyue, instead of relying on others to save me, like today," Keqing declared with unwavering resolve.

To be honest, Yun Fan was a bit tempted. After all, strengthening Keqing was the lifelong dream of all Keqing mains. And her swordsmanship... if he were to train her, it would be quite a sight to behold.

"I agree. But I have matters to attend to now. I'll take you back to Liyue Harbor first. Once your injuries heal, come find me on Mt. Aocang." Yunfan reached out, wrapping one arm around Keqing's neck and the other under her legs, lifting her up in a princess carry.

In an instant, Keqing's face turned red. After all these years, this was the first time she had been in such close contact with a member of the opposite sex. It was an indescribable feeling—itchy, infuriating, yet also deeply embarrassing.

She was angry that he had carried her without her consent, but also shy for reasons she couldn't quite articulate.

"Hold on tight." Though carrying Keqing was comfortable—soft and fragrant—he still had important matters to attend to. Electro energy formed a barrier around them, and with a whoosh, they shot into the sky, speeding toward Liyue Harbor.

Liyue Harbor... Bubu Pharmacy...

"Boil three bowls of water down to one. Take this for a week, and you'll be cured." Baizhu was writing a prescription for a patient, his face maintaining its usual gentle expression.

"Hmm?" After finishing the prescription, Baizhu noticed two people approaching the steps—one walking, the other being carried.

"Mr. Baizhu," Keqing said, unable to contain her embarrassment, she struggled out of Y Yun Fan's arms as soon as they reached Bubu Pharmacy.

On the way here, she had been the subject of many stares. Surely, someone had recognized her. Rumors would spread soon. Before reaching Liyue Harbor, she had asked to walk on her own, but Yunfan had firmly refused, citing her injuries.

"Lady Keqing, your injuries are caused by elemental energy. I'll write you a prescription. Rest well at home." Baizhu expertly wrote out the prescription, his eyes curiously glancing at Yun Fan.

"Lady Keqing, are you alright? Your injuries..." Bai Xiao, dressed in her work uniform, rushed in anxiously.

She had heard that Lady Keqing was injured and had been carried back to Liyue Harbor by a man. Knowing of her close relationship with Lady Ningguang, Bai Xiao hurried over, only to find Keqing covered in wounds.

"Bai Xiao, you're just in time. Please take me home. I need to rest for a while." Seeing a familiar face, Keqing felt relieved.

If Yun Fan were to carry her home again, she'd never be able to clear her name, even if she jumped into the Jueyun Karst.

Seeing Bai Xiao arrive, Yun Fan felt a bit disappointed. He had wanted to carry her a bit longer. But no matter, there would be more opportunities in the future.

"I'll take my leave now. When you come to Mt. Aocang, just call my name." With that, Yun Fan left Bubu Pharmacy without looking back, waving his hand as he disappeared into the distance.

"Lady Keqing, if I may be so bold... is that gentleman your lover?" Bai Xiao asked, unable to resist the gossip. After all, rumors were already spreading outside.

"He... he's an adeptus!" Keqing quickly waved her hands in denial.

"Wow, as expected of Lady Keqing. Your lover is actually an adeptus!" Bai Xiao's eyes sparkled with admiration.

"I..."