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[Repost] The Rite of Partings…

🐳Tartaglia x Lumine🐳

Summary:

On the Eve of Lantern Rite, Childe had finished his dispatch in Liyue. A year has passed, and he can finally go home, yet, a part of him still reminisce his time in Liyue.

Tags: not a reader insert, Lumine is the traveller, chilumi, fluff, edited, reposting

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“Master Childe, all preparations are ready to board, ” Ekerinka said. With a clipboard in hand, she went over the list once again to make sure everything had been packed, sealed and ready to go.

Childe stood by the lobby of Northland Bank looking at the big four walls. He began to reminisce about the time he had spent working in this place. Liyue is very different compared to Snezhnaya, despite he wasn’t all that keen to be dispatched in Liyue in the first place; there was a sudden sadness of longing in his heart.

He will miss this place. The place where danger and actions lurk at every corner.

It was fun, and Childe made sure to have all the fun he wants before he departs this city for good.

“Master Childe?” Ekerinka asked, once more.

“Yes?” Childe replied without looking back at his subordinate.

"Are there anything else you wish to add to your packing list?” She asked, pen ready in her hand.

Childe gave a hum and shrugged. He didn’t really have much to pack, other than the trophies the won from fights, as well as souvenirs for his siblings. Besides that, there really wasn’t much as Ekerinka insisted otherwise.

“Nothing, I don’t have anything more to bring back,” Childe replied. He turned to leave the building for some fresh air; inhaling the scent of the harbour once more before departing tonight.

“Are you sure, Master Childe? Others have requested a lot more items to bring back to the Snezhnaya. Although we do have a space limit on the ship, if you don’t have additional cargo, then I will allocate your space quota to the others.” Ekerinka stated.

However, as she finished her sentence, Childe had already opened the door and left. Fresh air filled his lungs as he wandered through the streets. The Harbour looked quite different from usual, as the members of the Qixing were busy making preparations for this year’s Lantern Rite.

Childe had remembered his first Lantern Rite. The atmosphere was certainly festive and he will admit it was nice to see all the lanterns and decorations, however, he didn’t think it fit into his definition of fun.

During his first year, he was busy collecting debt and finishing his work to even participate, which, he told himself there is always going to be next year. Next year he will be able to see what the festival is all about. Now here he is, a year past and he’s leaving on the night of the festival.

He chuckled on that thought. Such a shame.

Maybe he should have bought a kamera to capture the moments, a little something to show the little ones back home. However, Childe shook his head against the idea. It’s never a good idea to buy imported gadgets in Liyue. They mark up the prices way too high than the original price tag.

Walking along the docks, he watches as people and children make lanterns in all different shapes and sizes. The Moon Craver Lantern was impressive, it stood with grace and strength at the centre, as if he was looking over Liyue.

For a moment, Childe thought he was lost in the atmosphere, only to be broken off when he saw a Snezhnayan ship docked by the port. The small smirk faded.

He will miss Liyue. He will miss the buzziling and loud merchants of the city. He ought to ask Zhongli to spar, however, everytime Childe went to the funeral parlor, Zhongli was almost never there. It was until the reception told the Harbinger that Zhongli was away, the young man finally gave up. He will admit that it doesn’t feel all too good to leave past grudges unresolved.

He walked along the streets, having heard Paimon in the background talking to food vendors and commissioners from the Qixing, Childe couldn’t help but play a small game of finding the Traveler amongst the busy crowd. This game has became a small habit of his.

Lumine.

He will miss Lumine. Not soley for her unique skills, but also the adventure she could go on. To cross mountains and oceans of the unknown is sure alluring to the young Harbinger. This brought a rather conflicted feeling in his chest. Should he be loyal to Tsarista having to be blessed by her majesty and as a duty of a Harbinger? Or, should he abandon his post and just travel with Lumine and jump into the dangerous unknown where his heart desires the most?

His heart fluttered for a moment, before shaking his head to clear the conflicted clouded thoughts. He remembers his ultimate goal since he joined the Fatui, to be the strongest person in the whole of Teyvat, even stronger than the Archons themselves. At that thought alone, he made up his mind.

Thus, he gave the Blonde hair traveler one last look and turned away. Childe was sure they would both meet again. She made a pinky promise to Teucer, and unresolved grudges back in the Golden House need to be resolved, after all.

On the night of departing, Childe looked out to the port from the deck. He already had his coat ready. The sea out back to Snezhnaya will be a frosty one, but he welcomes it. He misses his family, and though, he will leave Liyue, his heart will always think about the exciting things he saw and engaged during his stay. Liyue was nice, but nothing beats having his family bavk in Snezhaya.

The ship’s engine began to rumble and slowly, it floated further and further away from the docks. Ekerina and the other’s from Northlandbank waved their goodbyes at the port.

As the orange lanterns ascended towards the sky one by one, illuminating Liyue was a beautiful yellow gold. It was certainly a sight to behold. Childe wished he had bought a kamera.

As the lanterns floated towards the sky, some followed the sea wind and blew towards the ship, as one lantern came towards Childe, he gently took it and observed the handiwork. Chuckling as the thought of such activity to be cute. He had heard it was customary to write one’s wishes onto the lantern before letting it fly. Growing a little curious, he thought it wouldn’t hurt to take a little peek at this stranger’s wish.

Carefully he turned towards the writing, and read it.

Letting a laugh, Childe shook his head and with care, he pushed the lantern up, letting it float higher and higher into the air. He watched as it joined the rest.

In a small voice he said, “I hope your wish will comes true, Comrade.”

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“I wish I could share this moments with Aether”

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Author's notes:

This was written, I believe, after the first lantern rite. I first posted this in A03 before I deleted it. (don't ask)

#punishing eden #genshin fanfic #genshin impact #chilumi #childe #genshin lumine #genshin childe

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punishing-eden · 3 months

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Literally obsessed with the jiggle physics on this cat from Lies of P (source)

#p lies of p #Reblog #lies of p #He's a little meowmeow

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punishing-eden · 3 months

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#lies of p #lies of p romeo #p lies of p #Reblog

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punishing-eden · 3 months

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Me.

This is literally me.

idk if i can live laugh love this shit

(i have not made a single piece of art that i am proud of this year and i have not improved AT ALL genuinely how do people do this sometimes i am in the fucking trenches i had so much time and so many resources at my disposal but NOTHING seriously how do u bitches do this)

#Reblog #I genuinely want to cry #Work has been eatting up all my energy

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punishing-eden · 5 months

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I pulled on the wrong banner...

#pgr #punishing gray raven #punishing eden

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punishing-eden · 5 months

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Thoughts on the Latest Archon Quest...

Aka why Neuvillette is the best boy, a stan's Essay...

⚠️MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ARCHON QUESTS AND STORY QUESTS⚠️

>>>TDLR at the end

Tags: Rambling, long post, not really an essay, but just want to say a few things, idk will this make sense, I can't write essays this just a word vomit.

Please note that this is just MY opinion. I am not here to slander, theory craft, or be in an argument. I just want to give my two cents and thoughts about this game and the story.

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I have recently got back to Genshin mainly due to Furina. I actually like everything about her, from her colours to her characterisation. The lastest Archon Quest solidifies her as one of my favourite Genshin characters.

Firstly, I want to talk about Fontaine's plotline as a whole, how everything ties up together on the end. Then, why I find Neuvillette such an endearing character through out the arc.

Previously, after going through Sumeru's Archon Quest, which; I find it more enjoyable and better written than Inazuma's arc, I had expressed my concerns regarding the AQ's plotlines in the Hoyo survey.

This concern feels a bit silly to type it out now after the fact, but during that time, at least to me, it felt like a main concern.

The main concern was about the over all theme of AQs: the people vs Archon. I fear that it would be overly used and recycled. That, it might get predictable, and what's the point of me continuing the quest if the story is basically, help people accept the archon, or help the archon accept the people.

In otherwords, if each nation has a unique crisis of their own, I personally would find it more engaging to continue and see.

In general, Fontaine did not disappoint.

Firstly, I want to say, I enjoy watching Tartaglia getting yeeted. Lol.

As for the story, I think the pacing improved, although there are still some areas in the story that I think could be better. For instance the Fotress of Meropide arc, and the Spina arc. But, I think it has improved in terms of linking the events and foreshadowing something bigger for the grand finale at the last act.

Not to mention, the AQ seems to finally address, or acknowledge the anomlies of Teyvat, like the Descenders, Skirk, and a bit about Celestia.

It's not a lot, but enough for me to be satisfy. Because, in the past, these lore bits are just crumbs. And, now it feels like the actual agency/story is moving forward to something.

As for the story itself, I like the concept of the prophecy. For some reason, it reminds me of Noah's Ark with the flooding, punishment, and the flying ship in Meropide.

The prophecy aspect feels unique. Paired it with Furina, the archon who we all perceive as a stereotypical Marie-Antoinette-quese, and dramatic personality, to be incompetent in the time of crisis. I was at the edge of my seat to see how can she solve this problem.

People might say, "Well, the traveller is going to help her, of course!" which brings me to my next point.

For once, the traveller feels powerless. A stark contrast to the usual, "Only the traveller can do this.", or "The traveller is so strong they can bring an end to this.", and I think this makes the stakes higher, more exciting.

Heck, most of the cut scenes show how the casts were the ones who take initiative to solve problems. Like, Clorinde and Wriothesley at Meropide, or Navia saving the traveller when the clockwork meka went haywire.

Overall the story felt like a roller coaster of emotions, packed with tension, mystery, and drama. The last act was just so bittersweet for me.

I love the moments between Focalor and Neuvillette. I think it kind of shows how much connection they both had through out those 400 years.

Also, Focalor is really pretty!!!!??? Like, can this be a skin option?!

In regards to Neuvillette, I am not here to do an expert character analysis, but to kind of just tell you how I interpret Neuvillette's character, and in what aspect did I enjoy him the most in the role of the story.

Do note that I play in the Japanese voice over, so the characterisation and interpretation is different than the English voice over.

What I like the most about Neuvillette might be the fact, how simple his character is. If I were to boil down Neuvillette's core character it would simply be: benevolent.

His character is of a benevolent Hydro Dragon (I don't know can this statement be use to describe to his past self.) Not only to Melsuines, or to other people in general, but I also think it is how he sees the world.

Such as, his relationship with Furina, I actually think he's being very patient with her (Save for the trial, because everyone was desperate at that point). The time when he was ask how he would 'hunt' his 'prey', Neuvillette states he would use the most gentlest way as possible. Visiting Callas's grave after being confronted by Navia. Heck, this guy even goes out of his way to make the small talk just to not let Paimon feel awkward.

Despite how simple his characterisation is, it is also complex in a sense. In his SQ, we get to see how Neuvillette has his own concerns and issues settling in Fontaine. And, it is not soley his benevolence that is causing him the issue, rather, it was the circumstances that happened in the past, and how he interpreted the whole situtation and it's aftermath. I think the SQ did a good job in showing how complex he can get, if given the right conflict and situtation. *cough cough* we will not talk about a certain SQ *cough*

I think the narration for his SQ did a good job in focusing on Neuvillette as a character, and the emotional side of him. I might be a little empathetic, with the cut scene and the information we learned, I was able to connect with Neuvillette emotionally by how well the cut scene wrapped up the story. I felt the melancholy and bittersweetness.

Whereas for Wriothesley's SQ, just to compare, it was interesting to say the least. But, I couldn't connect with him in an emotional level as I did with Neuvillette. And, I think if the Devs could just show a bit more vulnerability of Wriothesley's character (his past is the most interesting part about him.) it would be a better connection with the character, instead of info dumping about his past in the most anti-climatic way.

I actually really enjoy Neuvillette's and Furina's relationship. As I said before, I find Neuvillette being extremely patient with Furina with her antics, despite he sometimes make comments on how she handle things, I still think he holds Furina close (Not in shipping way), after all it was her that gave him a place in Fontaine.

The part where Neuvillette finally meets Focalor, and knowing what was being set in stone; Neuvillette will regain all his original powers to end the crisis, and Focalor getting guillotined to get rid of the heaven principle's influence on Fontaine (I think Focalor is the only one, by far, was able to actually spite Celestia). That scene, I find, moving, and it really shook me, especially when Neuvillette made this expression:

He might not be the most expressive character, but...gosh that expression conveys so much of his emotions.

My interpretations is: I don't think Neuvillette wanted Focalor to sacrifice herself, and felt there could be another way. There are so many things he wanted to say to her, and to even ask her.

But alas, he never got a chance to before Focalor was guillotined.

The more I write about this particular scene, the more questions and new possible interpretation comes to mind:

Why did Neuvillette feel upset when Focalor executed herself? If, essentially, she's a different "person" to Furina. Could this mean, regardless of Focalor and Furina, he still sees them both as one entity?

Who, or what, is he grieving (I interpret him as griefing in the admist of powering up) for? Was he grieving because he felt sympathy for what Furina and Focalor had to do?

To be honest, I don't know, so I can't conclude an opinion. Maybe when he got a second act to his SQ, it could provide more insight for me to have an opinion.

But for now, I believe everything Neuvillette does comes from a good place in his heart even if it doesn't seem like it at the beginning. He could have got his power up and simply reclaim Fontaine and not care about the people, like Apep, but he didn't and chose to fillful Focalor's wishes. Even so, he still worries about Furina's well being after the fact.

After all that has been said of my impression of Neuvillette, I find his benevolence, and his lack of conventional human expression very endearing. I also enjoy how we began to gradually see him become more expressive. I enjoyed his relationship with Furina because they are kinda like a set, in my opinion, like a dynamic duo type of characters.

That being said, I hope the devs can continue with their good work, and I am excited to see what the Teyvat journey ahead would be like.

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TLDR: Teyvat's Fontaine arc is nicely written. It has showcase improvements in regards of the overall story telling of the Archon Quests, such as pacing, flow, and themes. Although, there were a few parts of the story that I feel could have been done better.

It's nice that the story also finally addressed the anomalies of the Teyvat world (as they play a much bigger part), thus giving more information to the lore, and help to bring agency back to the main story.

In my opinion, Neuvillette is a greatly written character, and I enjoy his character throughout the Archon Quests. In my character study/writing perspective, Neuvillette's characteration, I find, is very interesting, and I couldn't wait to see more of his character in the future.

Thank you for reading of you made it this far!

#punishing eden #genshin impact #neuvilette genshin #furina #fontaine #Esaay

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punishing-eden · 5 months

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At this point, I just have to accept that I will never be able to beat Camu in a boss fight... 😢

#pgr #punishing eden #thoughts #I can do Rose blade #And the shark #Qu I am alright #But wtf is with Camu that I can't seem to beat?#Stupid Kuro just have to make Camu a tutorial boss fight #Now I can't pass

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punishing-eden · 6 months

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Wriothesly… the man that you are…

#wriothesley #Reblog #am i simping?#Simping goes brrrrr

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punishing-eden · 6 months

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More cat! Lee

angy orange cat lee

#punishing gray raven #pgr lee #reblog

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punishing-eden · 6 months

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I have became a Wriothesley simp.

#punishing eden #genshin impact #wriothesley #thoughts

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punishing-eden · 6 months

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Hello, I want to ask for a headcannon regarding how Liv and Chrome deal with my condition, a person who is picky about eating vegetables and fruit. Are they going to advise me or what? Because I was really picky and often refused to eat some food if it's contain things like eggplant, papaya and so on, end up having stomachache.

Thank you very much.

Operation: E.Y.G....

Pgr Chrome + Liv Head canons

Tags: Fluff, headcanons

You have a bad habit, and you know it. Yet, it never bothered you. Finishing your meal, you got up from your seat in the cafeteria. With the food tray in your hands, you walked up to the utensil collection station; not knowing, there were a pair of eyes looking at you, as you returned your food tray, still, with untouched greens on it...

Liv (Benediction)

Your pickiness is driving her into a frantically frenzy.

She would first tell you about your bad habit of being picky with your vegetable.

You promised her to change.

Until, Liv walked into the cafeteria one day, and saw your vegetables on your plate, untouched.

She gets upset, "C-Commandant! Did you hear what I said a week ago?!"

In reality, you never put what she said about eating your greens at heart. You forgot about it completely.

Ever since, Liv would make extra effort to give you reminders to eat your greens.

"Commandant, don't forget to eat this at least [insert healthy amount] of fibre." she said.

Her tone is never harsh or mean. More so, her tone is soft, but firm.

Sometimes, she would watch you eat, and will not leave until you finishes everything in the plate.

Usually, she won't take such extreme measures, but she couldn't gurantee that you would stick to your promise.

Besides, it's nice to break out of a bad habit.

Chrome (Archlight)

One day, Chrome was looking for you. He heard you were at the cafeteria, hence he went, and saw you eating by yourself.

He walked up to you to ask a series of questions and other mission related things. Only to constantly get distracted by the untouched greens on your plate.

Once the conversation ended, Chrome watched, as you threw away the greens and place the food tray at the collection station.

It bugged him to some extent, yet, he refrains from voicing his opinion, as he believed it was none of his business.

However, the notions of, "A good Commandant, is a healthy Commandant", was something Chrome also firmly believes.

He can't risk to have a mission go wrong if you weren't in the fittest condition.

Unlike Liv, he would, somehow, coax you you increase your intake of fibre and leafy greens.

Such as, randomly put out facts about the benefits of eating vegetables. Or, he would suggest you taking supplements under the guise of, "I heard they help improve your immune system and organ function."

You never caught on. Yet, you never really gave in.

It's not a must for Chrome to get you to stay healthy as with Liv, however if it does impact your health in a huge way, he will not be on standby.

#pgr #punishing eden #punishing gray raven #punishing: gray raven #pgr chrome #pgr headcanon #pgr liv #requests

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punishing-eden · 6 months

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The Corruption Starts Within...

The Corruption Au

Pgr Headcanons and Concept

An idea I always have since I started playing this game. I always wonder, what if data chips like Koya are corrupted, as in file corruption, making them unstable, and dangerous to use.

Tag: Au, interpretation of the lore, data chip character(s), concept, mostly about Koya

As we all know, the data chips are memory/battle data from past constructs.

It seems (don't quote me on this), that the data of the chips are sentient to some extent, and are willing to help our constructs in sharing their battle data.

What if there are a few Data chips that are not so willing or friendly?

Koya's memory data is deemed unstable.

The instability was likely due to the damage of his inner device as he (Koya) tried to make a recall while he was ultimately ripped to shreds.

The incomplete/interruption of recall would corrupt file. Amosiv and his team would have to decipher and save the memory data that managed to survive.

I would imagine that Koya's data pysche would be very different from his usual self as well. Like, he wouldn't want to talk to anybody, or refuse to give people an answer.

Holding rage and bitterness about what had happened, as he likely only retained memories of that incident.

And, because of this, constructs who would uses Koya's Data chip would experience mania.

Because the memory data is unstable and corrupted, I think Koya can somewhat influence, or even control the hosting construct, by the data infiltrating the M. I. N. D.

In other words, Koya can either mind control, or take over the hosting contruct's body.

You can see your constructs starting to act a little weird, or a bit out of character because of it.

To be continued?

#pgr #punishing eden #punishing gray raven #punishing: gray raven #pgr headcanon #Pgr Koya

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punishing-eden · 7 months

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Ma Boi, Lee looks real good 😭😭😭

Everyone looks so cute❤️❤️❤️

Translation: (Not professional)

[The meeting in the Evening Breeze.]

Chrome [Berry Sky Soufflé]

This Collab with a cafe looks so cuteee. EVEN LEE LOOKS CUTE. Although I'm in love with Liv ;;-;;

But also, something more important. THERE ARE A LOT OF MEALS BASED ON PGR CHARACTERS!!!!!!!

I'll love to be able to try it.... ;;-;;

#pgr #punishing gray raven #Reblog #Leeeee #Ma Boi!!!!

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punishing-eden · 7 months

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so. i found out where the fandom get its delicious official art from(i love cn servers for this)

here’s some of the official arts i found that i dont think are being circulated about the fandom as much. TIME TO UPDATE YOUR WALLPAPERS GUYS

enjoy

this is like one of the rare times i appreciate knowing chinese. the chinese wikis>>> they have so many high quality official arts. and all the fanart is also linked to it. there are some upright ones for phones too

yall dm me if theres a particular chatacter you want i have some more downloaded(but its mostly the guys)

#pgr #punishing gray raven #Reblog

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punishing-eden · 7 months

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The Ghost at the Funeral Parlor...

Not Beta read, but edited.

Genshin Impact fanfic rewrite

❄️Chong Yun and Zhongli🌠

Summary :

Having sense a presence at the Wang Sheng funeral parlour, Chong Yun was determined to excorise the the spirit residing there. Yet what he didn't expect, was facing something dark and sinster.

Tags: Platonic, mention and cameos of other characters, cultural references, Traveler is Lumine, rewrite, wip of some sorts that will never be finished

"... Errrr... Maybe you want to speak with Director Hutao?"

The receptionist wore an awkward expression. Standing by the doorway, Chong Yun, the young exorcist held a mildly confused expression when the receptionist mentions Hutao.

Seeing it was a situtation where he had embarrassed himself in someway, Chong Yun quickly spoke up," oh no, no! I am not here for funerary business," he swayed bashfully, " it's just... I received intel about spirits haunting within this area."

The receptionist gave a skeptical nod.

"And, you are...?", She asked.

The reception area was once again shrouded with an awkward silence. Chong Yun sighed. He began to wonder if this situation was just like the "Test of Courage" at Wu huang Hill, or that, the intel that Xingqiu gave him was a nothing, but a joke.

Despite so, his gut instinct was twisting and aching for him to continue on the investigation. His sixth sense, an inheritance that is so proudly pass down among generations, gave him a stubborn determination to investigate this place. The feeling was firing up his spirit, but he told himself to calm down.

"Oh, I am an exorcist, Madame, so rest assure," he replied. Hoping the woman would consider letting him through.

"I am sorry but, if you want to speak with Director Hutao, you need to make an appointment, also, please stop saying things that could scare the customers away."

"but…," Chong Yun protested, he felt his yang energy was simmering, "but there's a presence here! I can feel it. I promise it's not going to take too long. Once I exorcise the-"

"I am sorry. Look, if you don't leave, we might have to call the Milileth to escort you." the woman explained. She was getting a little impatient.

"But...but..."

"Please, you are going to scare our clients away with all the ghost talk," the receptionist said, and tried to usher Chong Yun out of the Funeral parlor.

The commotion drew attention to the reception, a sudden deep voice spoke behind the counter.

"Is there a problem here?"

Both Chong Yun and the receptionist turned their head, and saw Zhongli standing with his arms folded.

"Mister Zhongli!" the receptionist greeted, and said, "this young man kept on insisting that there is a ghost or evil spirit in the parlor. I tried escort him away but-"

"A ghost you say...?" Zhongli interrupted and was in deep thought. He looked at Chong Yun, raising a brow he asked, "And, you are...?"

"I am an exorcist. I have gathered intel that your funeral parlour has sightings of ghost, abnormal occurrences , and many more. If I may, I can ease these place, after that I will be on my way. That's all I ask." Chong Yun piped up. He hoped his speech was sincere enough for Zhongli to consider the proposal.

The young lad had heard about Zhongli before, but it was just a name that was brought up by a few. All he knew about the man in front of him was, he likes talking about rocks (minerals) and some times, treat the Traveller and her companion at the nearby Kisok.

"Hmmm…you are an interesting young man. I can sense that you are no ordinary guest. Your energy seems to be rather...powerful," Zhongli said.

For this older gentlemen to take notice of his energy, Chong Yun took note to pay more attention about the Consultant. Certainly, Chong Yun can feel Zhong Li isn't a simple man as he seems.

His knowledge about almost everything in Liyue is something to be awed at. How can a simple man gained so much knowledge than an expert who would spend years of their lifetime studying one field.

However, the young exorcist knows better to make rather rude judgements, especially about somebody such as Zhongli.

"Now if you would please leave?" the receptionist said, gesturing towards the huge double doors.

"Actually...", Zhongli cutted her off, "I think we do have something for the exorcist."

The receptionists had a huge look of surprise, she looked at Zhongli, "Mister Zhongli, you don't mean..."

"This is a funeral parlour after all. Don't take it to heart about it. It would be nice to have someone around to make sure things don't get around once in a while. Quite like a pest exterminator, I suppose.” Zhongli said.

The woman, gave a mixed look, but her emotions soon calmed and finally gave a nod." I guess, you are right, Mister Zhongli. I shall leave this matter to you then," she gave a small bow and exited the parlour for some fresh air.

"Now," Zhongli spoke with a rather brighter tone, "may I know of your name, and perhaps a bit of your back ground?"

Chong Yun stood up straight, facing the much taller man he gave a greeting bow and said, "The name's Chong Yun. My family have been protecting Liyue from evil spirits and demons for generations, so I do know a fair share of demon expelling knowledge... Also, I don't charge exterminating fees."

Zhongli raised a brow at the latter sentence. He gave a small hum and nodded. It was interesting indeed, and rare to know there are still people in Liyue who doesn’t talk about Mora.

"Very well, please come this way, " the consultant offered.

Chong Yun eagerly followed as they both pass by each funeral hall. Some were decorated, waiting for the client to arrive. Some were empty and just like the one that Zhongli escorted Chong Yun, the Funeral hall was lay bare with. However, it smelled.

It doesn't smell unpleasant, but rather, a strong presence of insence lingered in the hall. As Chong Yun would have guess, the hall has been recently used to hail a funeral.

Zhongli stood by the doorway and, "This is the funeral hall that seems to be the place you wish to inspect."

Chong Yun walked into the hall. His sixth senses were alert, as he felt a tingling sensation tickling down his arm. Looking around, he has yet to see the ghost's presences. He began to wonder if his Yang energy had already ward it off. However, he still felt the lingering presence of it.

The young exorcist looked around, he turned to doorway. That’s when he saw a apparition.

"...Spirit Blade!" Chong Yun, with the power of Cryo, summoned his spirit blades to anchor down the spirit that suddenly appeared in the door way. However it seems by the split second, the ghostly being escaped just in time. It flew towards Chong Yun, it's arms reached out and pushed him down on the floor before vanishing through thin air. Its shilled scream rang though Chong Yun’s ears.

Zhongli witnessed everything, and went towards the young exorcist to help. The pain of Chong Yun's backside throbbed as he slowly got up with Zhongli's aid.

Chong Yun could never believe a spirit could actually, physically, push him down to the ground, hard. He place a hand on his chest, the part where the spirit had touched him, it burns.

"Young exorcist, are you alright?" Zhongli asked.

However, Chong Yun hissed at the burn on his chest and replied, "I... think that... it just burned me...this is bad..." he can feel his Yang energy surging up from heat of the burn. His head began to spin and soon passed out.

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The dreadful sound of rocks gnawing at each other, annoyed him to no end. Slowly, Chong Yun opened his eyes. Blinking, he tried to register where he was. A sudden deep voice spoke by his said, "ah, young exorcist, you’re awake."

Chong Yun turned his head, and saw Zhongli sitting on the visitor seat while having a cup of tea. Quickly, the youth sprang up, he finally remember what had happened, and said, "I apologise!" and bowed his head. Apologising for his failure, to capture the spirit.

Zhongli only chuckle and said, "not to worry, young exorcist, I should be the one to apologise. I have never thought the spirit would have such power to knock you out."

Chong Yun sighed, he felt a little disappointed by the incident.

He looked down and saw that there were burns on his chest. There were two faint hand prints on his chest, and the recollection flashed into his mind again. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

QiQi entered, and in her monotone voice she said, "QiQi has medicine... For the burns..."

"Ah, QiQi, thank you for your hard work," Zhongli said as the little girl place the tray of medicine on the bed and climbed her way up. She had crushed the herbs and mint into paste and applied them on Chong Yun's chest before stuffing in the dried Mist Flower petals. She then wrapped gaze around Chong Yun's chest and continued, "keep this on for 24 hours and don't get it wet."

"24 hours?! Does it take that long to heal a burn?" Chong Yun exclaimed.

"These are no ordinary burns, you must understand, young exorcist," Zhongli placed his cup down as QiQi climbed back down and exited the room.

Zhongli stood up and said, "this spirit is no ordinary ghost. If it were to be an ordinary ghost that refuse to move on, then the Wang Sheng Funaral parlour would have a scandal on their hands. And, that child- I mean Director Hutao, would have used all that is necessary to help the lost soul find its way to the next life... Though, unfortunately she's currently away for other matters..." Zhongli gave an unsatisfied grumbled at the last sentence.

"Our next best option was to get an exorcist for help. Although, I never how this one is able to be this powerful."

"Do you know what that spirit is?" Chong Yun asked. He looked at the Funeral consultant. There was something in Zhongli's eyes that told Chong Yun, the man sitting before him is much more informed than anyone would imagine. In fact, too informed.

Zhongli gave it a good thought before facing the young exorcist, and said, "Though, I have a general idea what that spirit is, I am no better to deal with it than an exorcist such as yourself. My guess could only be that the spirit was cursed, or it habours too much wraith, and it simply could not move on."

Analysing what Zhongli had said, the young exorcist recalled the notes and books he had study in the past. He was sure that the old masters and his family had taught him about those spirits before.

Though, he lacks the experience, he wanted to give it a go. It would be too shameful to call himself an exorcist and to turn down a case. If anything, unlike the vigilant Yashka, whose methods were to use brutal force to eleveate the evil, Chong Yun knew his duty, and his family's duty, is to eleveate the evil through the most humanitarian way. Both swift and merciful, to purge the darkest core, purifying the evil and suffering so balance can be retained.

Zhongli waited for Chong Yun's answer. He watched as the yound lad went to grab his shirt and put it on. From his satchel, Chong Yun took out his icicle. He felt his determination was bubbling and he need to surpress his passion.

"Mister Zhongli, may I come back to the parlour tomorrow?"

(To be Continue...)

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Author's notes:

This story has been on my mind since the beginning of time. I was inspired by my co-opt gameplay with my sister. Whenever we beat the geo hypostasis, I would use Chong Yun, and she uses Zhongli.

Almost made it to the Komore tea house but never seen the day of light.

#punishing eden #genshin impact #genshin fanfic #chongyun #zhongli #Rewrite

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