Genshin Impact: I'm The Envoy of Snezhnaya
Chapter 397: The Erhu Blessed by the Anemo Archon
Dragonspine is a snow-covered mountain located in the region of Mondstadt, blanketed in ice and snow all year round.
To ordinary people, this mountain is filled with mystery and danger. Even many adventurers keep their distance from it, wary of what lies within.
After all, countless so-called "renowned" adventurers have met their end here.
But where there is risk, there is also opportunity.
It is said that atop the mountain lies an ancient kingdom, filled with endless gold and treasures. If one were to obtain them, they'd be laughing even in their dreams.
Because of this, a small camp has formed at the entrance of the mountain.
Archaeologists, scholars, adventurers, merchants… People of all kinds, gathered here for their own purposes, coexist in relative harmony.
But today, a rather peculiar individual arrived.
What he wore could be considered a kind of formal attire. Over it was a heavy fur cloak, radiating a faint aura of killing intent.
Normally, dressing warmly for the mountain was expected, but wearing something like this?
Was there something wrong with his head?
However… judging by the quality of the outfit, this person was clearly wealthy.
Some people had already begun casting ill-intentioned glances at him.
But when they noticed the hand extending from beneath the cloak, they all quickly withdrew their predatory looks.
The Fatui.
That's right—engraved on his fur gloves was the emblem of the Fatui. Even around his collar, the symbol could faintly be seen.
On the continent of Teyvat, very few would dare impersonate the Fatui.
Because those who dared tarnish their name would die in some unknown night.
The Fatui's Pyro Agents were not to be underestimated.
"Finally arrived."
It turned out that putting on this outfit in advance had been a wise choice.
Dragonspine's climate might not match Snezhnaya's, but it wasn't far off.
Even standing at its entrance, the wind blowing down from the mountain stung his face—like blades cutting into flesh.
"Sir, are you heading up the mountain? Would you like to buy a route map? My maps can save you a lot of detours."
As mentioned before, the mountain was full of opportunity.
But some people weren't focused on the peak, they set their sights on this seemingly insignificant camp instead.
These individuals bought safe route maps from adventurers and resold them at high prices to first-time visitors, making a profit.
Although the Knights of Favonius had repeatedly tried to ban such practices, where there was profit, there would always be risk-takers.
"I don't need one."
Bai Luo waved his hand casually and refused.
"Hey, hey, don't rush off, sir! The mountain is incredibly complex—there are hilichurls, and even the Fatu—ahem—many unknown dangers. Buying my map will save you a lot of time."
"If you already know our people are up there, do you really think I still need your map?"
Bai Luo stopped walking and cast him a sideways glance.
The vendor, bundled in thick cotton clothing, froze instantly.
Though Bai Luo usually wore a smile, his current position had, in a sense, been earned through bloodshed.
During the time Bai Luo had been away, many important figures near Snezhnaya had been sleeping much more peacefully.
After scaring off the scammer with just a look, Bai Luo lifted his head and gazed toward the snowy mountain.
Snow-covered peaks rose one after another, and within the tangled terrain, occasional silhouettes of pine trees could be seen.
In such conditions, only trees that could withstand the cold were able to survive.
Looking further upward, faint wisps of smoke could be seen.
White mist shrouded the mountains, making it impossible to see what lay within. While the fog added a unique charm to the snowy peaks, it also sent a chill down one's spine.
It felt as though, once you stepped inside, you could lose your way at any moment.
Even though Bai Luo had already explored this place to 100% completion back in the game, standing here in the world of Teyvat and gazing up at the mountain still made him sigh in amazement…
So white… so massive…
After restocking some Sunsettias at the camp, Bai Luo officially stepped into the snowy mountain.
The moment he left the settlement, it was as if he had crossed some invisible boundary.
Snow covered all vegetation, and the wind grew even more biting than before.
Each step he took on the snow produced a crunching sound. Though oddly satisfying, Bai Luo had no mind to enjoy it in the face of the cold.
Taking out the glass bead he had swindled from Venti, Bai Luo was still wondering how to use it when the system conveniently responded.
[Detected: Gem – Blessing of the Anemo Archon (Der Frühling). Can be embedded into weapon: Erhu. Proceed with embedding?]
"Hmm…"
Embedding it into the erhu would definitely enhance his weapon.
But compared to that, he was more interested in dangling it in front of Barbatos—just imagining that expression would be amusing.
[The Blessing of the Anemo Archon (Der Frühling) only extracts the Anemo Archon's power contained within the item. It will not damage the object itself.]
Perhaps sensing Bai Luo's thoughts, the system thoughtfully clarified.
"That's more like it. Go ahead and embed it."
Hearing that the bead would remain intact, Bai Luo agreed without hesitation.
[Embedding successful!]
[Weapon – Erhu Blessed by the Anemo Archon]
A carefully maintained erhu, possessing the tone of "A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" and the ability to captivate all who hear it.
Passive Ability – Anemo Blessing:
While holding this weapon, reduces a certain amount of Anemo damage and grants limited control over wind elements.
Passive Ability – Resonance Enhancement:
The sound produced by this weapon becomes more penetrating and can travel farther.
The Anemo Archon's blessing… might make its music sound a bit more pleasant?
Maybe.
But when it plays, no birds fly across a thousand mountains, no human traces along ten thousand paths.
This is music that reaches into the soul, a melody that could save all living beings.
"..."
Looking at the system's evaluation, even Bai Luo felt a little embarrassed.
He knew he had talent with the erhu, but describing it as "reaching the soul" and "saving all beings" felt a bit excessive.
If the system didn't so often pretend to be inactive, Bai Luo would definitely play it a tune—just to show it what a truly heart-wrenching performance sounded like.
The Anemo Archon's blessing seemed to work on all weapons.
However, the ability to control wind elements only activated when holding the erhu.
Still, that was good enough. Holding his oil-paper umbrella, Bai Luo could clearly feel that the once biting wind against his face had weakened.
Perhaps that was the effect of the Anemo Archon's blessing.
Taking one more look at the snowy mountain before him, Bai Luo stepped forward and entered.
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