Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

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"Yes! Time to save money!"

The next day, before dawn, Mondstadt was still shrouded in the tranquility of daybreak.

Shen He had already woken up. She got up quietly and glanced at Yi Chen, who was still fast asleep and completely unguarded beside her.

Can't wait any longer.

This city has too many eyes that covet its treasures.

The acting leader, the sword-wielding knight, and the singing priest... every moment she lingered there increased her unease.

Must leave as soon as possible.

She carefully wrapped Yichen in the blanket, then bent down and, with just the right amount of strength that wouldn't disturb his sleep, carried the heavy-sleeping Yichen onto her slender back.

Yi Chen mumbled something unconsciously in his sleep, tilted his head to rest against Shen He's neck, and continued to sleep soundly, even with a satisfied smile on his lips, completely unaware that he had been "packed up and taken away".

Shen He carried him steadily, picked up his already packed luggage, and left the villa silently without disturbing anyone in the next room.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the gates of Mondstadt had just opened.

The knight guarding the gate felt a cool breeze pass by and seemed to see a blurry white figure flash by. When he looked again, the road outside the city was deserted.

Shen He carried Yi Chen on his back, traveling at an extremely fast speed across the plains outside Mondstadt, the ground beneath their feet rushing past.

She glanced back at the wind-filled city-state, its silhouette growing smaller and smaller in the dawn light.

This city is full of uncontrollable factors and potential "threats".

She silently recited it to herself, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

Upon returning to Mount Ozang…

Once the evil energy within her body is completely eliminated…

Once her relationship with her junior brother... settles down...

In Shen He's mind, an extremely blurry image even appeared, yet it made her heart beat slightly faster—a small figure with soft black hair and perhaps eyes as bright as her junior brother's.

Her gaze became even more resolute.

…our children…

They came back again.

This thought, like the most steadfast covenant, was imprinted in her heart.

She adjusted Yichen's position on her back to make him more comfortable, then turned back without looking back. Using her immortal movement technique, she sped off like an arrow towards Mount Aozang.

He left Mondstadt's breezes and clamor behind him.

Chapter 1 This is mine

Yi Chen slept exceptionally soundly. When he groggily woke up, he felt the wind whistling in his ears and the scenery rushing past him. He felt as if he were moving at an extremely high speed.

He blinked his sleepy eyes and it took him a while to realize that he was being carried by his senior sister Shen He, moving at high speed over the wilderness!

"Senior Sister?!"

Yi Chen jolted awake, fully conscious.

"Where are we? Have we already set off? Why didn't you wake me up!"

Shen He felt a movement on his back, and the sound came on the wind.

Seeing that you were sleeping soundly, I didn't disturb your peaceful slumber. It's almost Liyue.

Yi Chen scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Then senior sister, please put me down! Flying like this is too exhausting for you. Watch me!"

A gentle breeze rippled around him as he nimbly leaped off Shen He's back, then grabbed Shen He's wrist.

"Senior sister! Come with me!"

The two remained silent on the way and soon arrived at Mount Aozang, shrouded in clouds and mist.

As soon as one steps into the cave area where True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng is cultivating, a low pressure rushes towards them.

The Cloud-Borrowing Wind True Lord stood at the entrance of the main cave, his wings folded, exuding an ethereal aura, but his sharp bird eyes were coldly fixed on Shen He, who had quietly run away from home.

"Hmph! You still know how to come back? I thought you had been blinded by the mortal world and forgotten your duty as a disciple of the immortals!"

Shen He immediately lowered his head and bowed respectfully: "Master, this disciple knows his mistake."

They may have shown a good attitude, but they're likely to do it again next time.

Seeing this, Yi Chen quickly stepped forward with a grin to smooth things over.

"Master! Don't be angry! Senior Sister was worried about me, that's why she went to Mondstadt to find me! Look, we're back safely now! And Senior Sister was so well-behaved in Mondstadt, she helped me a lot!"

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun glanced at Yi Chen with annoyance, then looked at Shen He, who had admitted his mistake but whose mind was clearly no longer on the mountain. He snorted and was too lazy to pursue this trivial matter any further.

She was more concerned about another issue.

Her gaze swept back and forth between Yi Chen and Shen He several times. In particular, when she saw that Yi Chen subconsciously stood very close to Shen He, and that Shen He completely accepted and even subtly protected him, a knowing look flashed in her bird-like eyes.

"Never mind, it's good that you're back."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun flapped his wings with an air of profound mystery, as if his earlier displeasure had never occurred.

Immediately, she took out two ancient jade slips with yin-yang symbols and complex cloud patterns on the covers from who knows where, and with her immortal power, she placed them steadily on the stone table in front of Yi Chen and Shen He with a "thud".

On the book cover are several large, ancient-style characters in a vigorous and elegant style, reminiscent of the Daoist philosophy: "The Secret of Yin-Yang Harmony" and "The Method of Returning to Oneness of Purity and Tranquility".

"Since the two of you..."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun's gaze swept meaningfully over the two of them.

"...We have a good understanding, and our hearts... well, we're on the same page. So there's no need to waste any more time."

She raised her chin and pointed to the two books: "These two volumes on dual cultivation... cough cough, are supreme immortal techniques. You should study them carefully and make sure you can fully understand them."

Yi Chen's gaze fell on the titles of the two books. He was slightly taken aback at first, but then his eyes lit up as if he suddenly understood something!

Of course he knew what that meant!

Master finally believed the time was ripe!

He immediately turned to Shen He beside him, his face beaming with an undisguised and radiant smile.

"Senior Sister! Did you hear that?! That's wonderful! Master has agreed to help you completely resolve the problem of the evil energy! And he'll use the most fundamental method! Now you'll never have to suffer like that again!"

His joy was pure and intense, entirely for Shen He's sake, as if he could already see his senior sister freed from constraints and attaining true peace in the future.

Shen He's pupils trembled almost imperceptibly as she listened to Yi Chen's words. She pursed her lips gently, suppressing the complex emotions surging within her, and simply nodded slightly, speaking in a low voice.

Looking at Yi Chen's overjoyed expression, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun added inscrutably.

"Now that you know this, study it diligently and make sure you understand it thoroughly. In a few days, once you are fully prepared, you can begin formally."

"Yes, Master! I promise to complete the mission! I will definitely study hard!"

Yi Chen answered decisively and with full confidence.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun glanced at him, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

Yi Chen excitedly picked up one of the Taoist manuals, leaned close to Shen He, and spoke with his usual energetic tone.

"Senior sister, look! Where should we start? How about we try breath control first? I feel like I'm pretty good at that!"

Shen He looked at his face, which was so close to his, filled with concern and excitement, and felt the warmth emanating from him.

She nodded slightly.

......

In the stillness of the night, only the cool moonlight filtering through the crevices of the rocks illuminated the caves of Mount Ozang, casting a hazy silver glow.

On the stone bed, Yichen had already fallen into a deep sleep, his breathing even and long.

He slept sprawled out, completely unguarded, with one arm casually draped over Shen He's waist, as if using her as a giant pillow.

Shen He, however, did not sleep.

She lay on her side, one hand resting on Yichen's neck, while the other hand gently stroked Yichen's soft black hair again and again.

The sensation of her fingertips running through her hair, with a comforting slight itch, offered some solace to her almost overflowing possessiveness.

She lowered her head slightly, gazing intently at his peaceful, sleeping face in the darkness.

A lot happened today.

I talked a lot with my junior brother.

Although he was the one talking enthusiastically most of the time, I just listened quietly.

But as long as I can hear his voice and feel his presence, that's enough.

Record his every word and every expression.

Together they studied the dual cultivation secrets given by their master. Although the junior brother was simply happy that he could help her get rid of the evil energy.

But his earnest and focused expression was only for her…

His focus, his efforts, all stemmed from me. Only for me.

Her junior brother has always been thinking of her, from Mondstadt to Liyue, and that has never changed.

His kindness and warmth should belong only to me.

Now, in this secluded celestial abode, there are no noisy crowds like those in Mondstadt, no fleeting glances cast his way. Only she and her junior brother remain.

At this moment, his world consists only of me. That's wonderful.

Shen He's fingertips slowly moved down, gently brushing across Yi Chen's brow bone and bridge of his nose, finally resting almost greedily on his slightly parted, warm lips.

The soft touch and warmth of her breath beneath her fingertips stirred within her a restless desire for possession, a desire that had been barely suppressed by the red rope.

I really want to leave a deeper mark.

I really want to... make him completely imbued with my scent.

I really want to... just hide him away, so that only I can see and touch him.

These dark and sticky thoughts entwined her heart like vines, bringing waves of thrilling pleasure.

But looking at Yichen's sleeping face filled with complete trust, she forcibly suppressed that impulse.

Don't scare him.

We cannot... disturb this moment that belongs solely to her.

Shen He slowly withdrew his hand, then gently pressed his cheek against Yi Chen's hair and took a deep, silent breath.

My nostrils were filled with his clean, sunny scent, mixed with a unique, reassuring aroma.

She tightened her arms, pulling Yichen even closer into her embrace, as if trying to meld him into her very bones. Their breaths gradually mingled, and their heartbeats synchronized in the silence.

The moonlight moved silently, outlining the figures of the two embracing, intimately connected, as if they were meant to be one.

Shen He finally closed his eyes with satisfaction, a faint yet incredibly stubborn smile curving his lips.

Tonight, she has no dreams, only the real warmth in her arms and the surging, obsessive sense of satisfaction in her heart that no one can see.

Chapter 2 Yi Chen: I'm Running Away, Brother

A few days later, inside the cave at Mount Ozang.

The morning light filtered through the cracks in the rocks, gently illuminating Yichen and Shenhe, who were sitting cross-legged opposite each other.

Their palms touched, and a misty aura swirled around them. One was as clear as the wind, while the other gradually shed its gloom and became pure and transparent.

Under the focused protection and precise guidance of True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng, the ancient bloodline power originating from the Qilin within Yichen's body was fully activated, transforming into the gentlest yet most domineering purifying torrent, slowly flowing into Shenhe's meridians.

The last and most stubborn wisp of malevolent energy, like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun, emitted a silent shriek before finally melting away completely into nothingness.

Shen He let out a very soft groan, his body trembled slightly, his long eyelashes fluttered a few times, and finally drooped down helplessly, his whole body falling softly backward.

Although his face was somewhat pale, the coldness and melancholy that had lingered between his brows for years had dissipated, replaced by an unprecedented peace.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun quickly stepped forward to investigate, and after a moment, he said to Yi Chen, who looked nervous.

"It's alright. With the evil energy eradicated, the balance of her internal energy has changed drastically, resulting in excessive consumption and causing her to fall into a deep sleep. She will recover in a few days. Her foundation will remain intact, and she will actually benefit greatly from it."