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Keqing felt like her mind was about to explode from pure frustration, but the chaos on the massive screen was far from over. After the figure on the screen shouted that the sword light was like her and she would cut off all the offal, the Master Carver remained suspended in mid-air.
The beef offal had already been sliced into perfect pieces and had fallen neatly onto the chopping board, but the version of the Yuheng on the screen did not stop her assault.
One minute passed, and the Master Carver was still flying through the air in a blur of purple electricity. Three minutes passed, and she was still zipping back and forth, her blade flashing with relentless speed. Five minutes later, the Master Carver continued to fly. It seemed as though she had completely lost her sanity, trapped in a loop of eternal culinary swordsmanship.
Childe leaned back in his chair on the screen, looking entirely bewildered. Is it really necessary to work this hard just to prepare some offal? Zhongli simply took another slow, methodical sip of his tea, casting a brief glance at the frantic Master Ke before looking away. This is the true essence of Liyue's craftsman spirit.
Childe showed a completely speechless expression. Do you think she is ever going to stop? Zhongli remained silent, watching the endless display of lightning with a stoic face.
In the final moments of the video, the body of the non-stop flying Master Carver was suddenly concentrated into a single point of light, which then shrank into a circular black screen. A message appeared across the center. Video ends, thanks for watching. The main character of the video is Master Carver, and she receives a reward: Feitian Niuza Swordsmanship. The live broadcast room will close in five minutes.
Everyone in Teyvat was experiencing a level of joy they had never known before. They had never seen this kind of parody, and they were as happy as if they had just witnessed a miracle. The chat box exploded with reactions once more.
Paimon laughed so hard she nearly did a flip in the air. Is this really Liyue's Yuheng Keqing? Based on the rumors I've heard, this is completely, pfft, not the same person at all! Ying tried to sound stern, though her lips were twitching. Paimon, be polite and try to hold back your words a little.
Arataki Itto's voice boomed through the room again. No way! Hahahaha! There's no way! That was too funny! I'm going to die of laughter! Someone help me! Kuki Shinobu sighed audibly. Boss, that's enough. You're making a scene. Ningguang directed her message toward the Inazuman general.
Kujou Sara, this man named Arataki Itto, don't you have to take care of him? Kujou Sara replied instantly. I am very sorry. This oni is a fugitive criminal, and I am currently in the process of arresting him.
Sayu rubbed her eyes, looking exhausted. She was flying around so much. It made me dizzy just watching her. Beidou let out another roar of laughter. Although she's a friend of mine, hahaha, I really can't help it! That was gold! Uncle Tian chuckled softly. Actually, it was quite cute. Ah, the energy of the young. Keqing's name appeared in the chat, glowing with indignation. Uncle Tian! Why are you following along with them?!
Ganyu tried to be supportive, but a small giggle escaped her. Er, well, actually, hee... Klee's eyes were wide with wonder. Wow, it's amazing! She can fly for such a long time! Klee wants to learn how to do that too! Kaeya chimed in with a mischievous tone. If little Klee wants to learn that, she'll have to go to Liyue and find Miss Keqing. Jean immediately cut him off. Kaeya, enough is enough. Amber added her voice to the mix. Sorry, I really didn't want to laugh, but it was just so funny.
Five minutes later, the live broadcast room flickered and vanished, sending everyone back to the real world. It felt like a dream, yet the memory was incredibly vivid. Master Niuza Keqing became the immediate topic of conversation across the continent. In Liyue, every street and alley was filled with people talking about the hilarious scene of the Yuheng flying through the sky to chop beef.
The live broadcast room was real! It was too amazing! Did you see what they did? I never expected the first person featured to be our very own Yuheng. It's so funny! Hahahaha, this second creation spoof is really interesting. I honestly can't tell the difference between her saying she'll cut off all waste and saying she'll cut all the bull! If you don't listen carefully, you really can't tell the difference. This creator is so talented to come up with such an idea.
Among the crowds, some were more hesitant. Hey, aren't you guys afraid? It's a bit scary that something can just take people away like that. Another citizen scoffed. We have Rex Lapis and the other adepti watching over us, so what is there to be afraid of? If even the Lord of Geo can't handle it, then our worrying won't change anything anyway. That makes sense, I suppose, but I'm still speechless. Hey, keep your voices down! Don't let the Millelith hear you laughing about this.
Of course, the citizens didn't dare to be too loud, fearing the consequences of mocking a high-ranking official. However, the Millelith soldiers themselves were feeling very uncomfortable. Keqing, who was usually majestic, stern, and professional, had just been portrayed in a ridiculous light in front of the whole world. They wanted to laugh out loud, but they had to hold it back, reminding themselves that they were professionals on duty. Unless, of course, they simply couldn't help it anymore.
At that moment, Keqing was attempting to go about her usual street patrol. After exiting the broadcast room, she immediately felt the weight of a thousand different gazes. People were looking at her and then quickly looking away, their shoulders shaking with suppressed laughter. She lowered her head, and her face darkened. It was all over. Her image as the dignified Yuheng was completely shattered.
She clenched her fists tightly, not even noticing that she was actually holding a physical copy of the reward mentioned in the video—the Feitian Niuza Swordsmanship manual. With her head down, she abandoned her patrol and ran toward her home as fast as her legs could carry her.
Zhongli, standing not far away, watched her retreat and shook his head helplessly. It has been an eventful year. I truly hope this doesn't have too much of a negative impact on the child. He looked up at the sky, his thoughts turning toward the future. This year's Rite of Descension would be ready soon, and his plan for retirement would follow.
qAmong the Qixing, the concept of a Liyue ruled by humans was something Keqing advocated for most strongly. It had been more than three thousand seven hundred years since the founding of the harbor. It was finally time for the people of Liyue to stand independently and walk their own paths, even if they were currently walking those paths while laughing at their leaders.