In the next moment, a vast surge of Cryo energy erupted from Junze's body.
By all logic, Junze should already have reached the third stage of a normal taotie.
But because his upper limit had been raised by Ganyu, he was still in the second stage.
Even so, this second stage was not weaker than an ordinary taotie's third stage.
"Qilin Trail."
Junze spoke softly.
In an instant, frost spread in all directions. Ice expanded outward with him at the center.
"So cold!"
Ordinary people like Huixin, Tianshu Xing, and most of the Millelith felt a piercing chill.
"What is happening?"
Ningguang and Keqing narrowed their eyes at the same time and looked at Junze.
As Vision holders, they could clearly sense it.
This Cryo power came from that child.
But there was no Vision on him.
How was that possible?
Crack. Crack. Crack.
The surrounding remnants began freezing from their feet upward. They could no longer move.
"Ah!"
The remnants let out shocked and distorted cries.
Why?
How could this child freeze them?
That should not be possible.
Not only the remnants, everyone present showed expressions of shock.
What was going on?
In the next moment, Junze vanished.
Afterimages appeared behind him as he rushed past the frozen remnants and arrived beside Huixin.
"Junze?"
Huixin looked at him in disbelief.
Had she seen wrong?
This child had actually broken through the remnants and reached her.
And that ice. Was it really his doing?
"Sister Huixin, let's go."
Junze grabbed her hand at once.
The two of them broke out of the encirclement and returned to safety, arriving in front of Tianshu Xing.
Boom.
At the moment they escaped, all the frozen remnants in that area exploded.
Ice shattered in every direction.
The remnants inside quickly dissipated.
Tianshu Xing looked at Junze, then at the cleared battlefield. A storm of shock rose in his heart.
For a moment, he did not even react to his daughter being safe.
The surrounding Millelith stared at Junze in disbelief.
Those remnants were not strong, but for a child to wipe out so many in an instant was beyond reason.
Keqing's eyes widened slightly.
"This child is not ordinary."
Ningguang folded her arms and spoke calmly.
"No Vision, yet able to use elemental power. Horns on his head. The facts are obvious, Miss Keqing."
Keqing glared at her.
This woman.
"Huff. Huff."
Junze breathed lightly, as if he was exhausted.
And he did look tired.
After all, if a child did something like that without any reaction, it would be too strange.
Tianshu Xing asked in shock,
"L little Junze, did you do all this?"
Junze panted and showed a proud smile.
"Hehe. Uncle Tian. Ze is amazing, right?"
"Dad, stop asking. Can't you see he is tired?"
Huixin immediately complained to her father.
"Oh. Right."
Tianshu Xing quickly stopped talking.
The Millelith finally realized that everything had been done by this small boy.
Shock filled their faces.
"A child this young is this strong."
"A true prodigy."
"If only I had a Vision and could use elemental power."
"You are too old. Stop dreaming."
They whispered among themselves, but their eyes were full of respect when they looked at Junze.
At that moment, Ningguang walked toward Junze.
The crowd parted to make way for her.
Ningguang crouched down and looked at Junze.
Junze met the gaze of the highest authority in Liyue.
Those eyes, filled with wisdom, seemed capable of seeing through everything.
"Lady Ningguang."
Huixin, still worried about Junze, quickly greeted her.
"He was the one who saved me."
She was a little concerned that Ningguang might intimidate him.
After all, the aura of such a powerful figure was overwhelming.
Ningguang replied,
"I saw everything."
"I am the Tianquan, Ningguang. Little one, what is your name?"
"My name is Junze. Jun as in ruler, Ze as in blessing the world."
Ningguang smiled and nodded.
"That is a very nice name."
"Just now…"
Before she could finish speaking, a figure suddenly appeared behind her.
It was Shenhe.
Shenhe stood behind Ningguang with a cold expression.
Clearly, she was wary that Ningguang might do something unfavorable to Junze.
"Who goes there?"
Shenhe's sudden appearance made the Millelith raise their guard again.
Keqing narrowed her eyes and looked at Shenhe.
She had heard some rumors about this woman recently.
Ningguang also frowned slightly.
Seeing this, Junze quickly ran to Shenhe and hugged her leg.
"Auntie, they are not bad people. They are the Tianquan and the Millelith uncles."
Shenhe's hostility did not fade.
"I know."
"They will not harm Ze."
Only then did Shenhe calm down.
Even so, she still watched Ningguang with caution.
Ningguang stood up and glanced at Shenhe.
She did not seem to care. She waved her hand, signaling the Millelith to lower their weapons.
Instead of addressing Shenhe, she turned her attention back to Junze.
"Little hero, thank you for what you did just now."
Even from this brief interaction, Ningguang had already realized that this child was the key figure.
"Hehe, it is what I should do."
"My master taught me to help those in need in Liyue Harbor."
"And… being called a hero is kind of embarrassing."
Junze scratched the back of his head, his face slightly red.
His shy reaction made several older Millelith soldiers laugh.
"What is there to be shy about? You just saved someone. If that is not a hero, what is?"
"That's right!"
The Millelith clearly liked this little boy.
"Mm…"
Junze shrank his neck, looking even more embarrassed.
Ningguang watched him for a moment, then revealed a faintly playful smile.
"You should accept it confidently. What you did deserves such praise."
"Unlike certain people."
"Keqing, you…!"
Keqing stomped her foot in frustration.
This woman really enjoyed teasing her.
Ningguang straightened up and said,
"As a reward, you may make one small request of me in the future."
"As long as it is not illegal and within my ability, I will do my best to fulfill it."
"What?!"
The moment she said that, everyone around was stunned.
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