Seeing that Ying had not come over for a long time, everyone, thinking something had happened to her, disobeyed and ran over.
Ling Zhen, seeing Ying frowning, asked curiously, "Ying Bao, what's wrong?"
"Huh? Ah... nothing, I'm just struggling with whether to bring it with me, because I always feel like this thing was deliberately left by the Scarab..."
"Left by the Scarab?!" Could this be the legendary opportunity?! Ling Zhen's eyes widened in surprise, subconsciously ignoring the word "deliberately..."
"Cough! Cough! Um, can I see it? ~(✪▽✪)"
"Huh? Okay." Hearing Ling Zhen's words, Ying wanted to hand him the test tube, but was surprised to find that her hand could not open.
"It's stuck?! Is it another bead-like thing?!" As soon as the thought crossed her mind, Ying immediately tried to pry it open with the Skyward Blade, but just before acting, she suddenly noticed something different.
"Eh? Why do I feel the energy within me disappearing? Is it absorbing that energy?"
"Oh ho?!" Hearing Ying's words, Ling Zhen immediately said, "Could it be an antidote that the Scarab accidentally dropped?"
"Antidote?" Ying pinched her chin with her other hand. "Would that Scarab bother making an antidote? Something's not right... Although it's helping me now... it's better to get rid of it quickly..."
After a while...
After spending a lot of effort, even Bai was so tired that she collapsed on the ground, but they still couldn't do anything about the test tube.
"Damn it... this thing is more clingy than 101," Hu Tao scratched her hair in distress, she truly hadn't expected it to be so difficult to deal with.
Lan Ziqi, who had been observing for a long time, spoke, "Hmm... Ying couldn't separate it with the Skyward Blade just now. Although she was afraid of accidentally shattering the test tube, it seems that unless one possesses great power, they would have to use Elemental Force to forcibly separate it."
"Huh? Isn't that obvious?"
"Oww!" Ling Zhen blurted out subconsciously, and then was met with Ziqi's "loving" iron fist.
Ying continued Ziqi's words, "Yes, but because of that energy, I can't use Elemental Force right now. Most of my combat strength comes from Elemental Force. Without the boost of Elemental Force, in terms of sheer strength, I'm not as strong as those slightly more robust Treasure Hoarders." Of course, that's just strength. In a real fight, I could still kill them with one blow~
"What should we do next?" Ling Zhen asked, rubbing his head after being hit. kanδん
"Hmm... Teleportation ability is also restricted. It seems we can only take you to Mondstadt first. Acting Grand Master Jean or Master Diluc should have a way."
Hearing Ying's words, Bai suddenly thought of something and immediately sat up and shouted to the sky, "Hey~ Venti, are you there?! If you are, could you please help us!"
"..."
"Ah, this... it seems he's not here..."
"Hahaha~ That's normal, that guy sometimes goes out for a stroll." Ying rubbed Bai's small head, then took out a notebook and pen from her backpack, and after writing something on the ground, she put it back into the spatial storage. Hmm... This way, when Paimon checks the backpack, she'll see it. Although it might be a bit of work for her... but my sixth sense tells me this thing isn't that simple, it's better to be careful...
Seeing that all precautions were in place, Ying stood up with relief and led them away.
Along the way, Ling Zhen crazily spoiled the upcoming plot for Ying. In his words, he wanted to offer a humble contribution. Ying sorted through the information Ling Zhen had conveyed and slowly analyzed it.
"The Scarab has indeed betrayed us, no wonder he's been coming up with so many thankless plans for the Fatui. As for the Electro Archon's 'one-strike'... uh... I suddenly don't feel like going to Inazuma anymore..."
Hearing Ying's words, Ling Zhen immediately patted his chest confidently, "Don't worry, Ying Bao, I'll protect you~"
"Get real, you can't even beat a wild boar, and you want to protect Ying?" Lan Ziqi rolled her eyes at him.
"Uh... you're not supposed to ruin someone's moment at a time like this, don't you know!"
"Don't know." Lan Ziqi blinked her cunning eyes with an innocent expression.
"Emm... Ugh!"
"Hahaha~" Ying couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle a few times.
"Although I'm touched by your help, it's a pity you can't stay here forever."
"Huh?! Why?!" (Everyone)
"Hmm... It's hard to explain the specifics, but let's just say this is a temporary穿越, lasting about two days."
"My protagonist dream is gone..." Ling Zhen knelt on the ground, his dream shattered.
"It's such a shame... I wanted to chat with you more..." Bai lowered her head dejectedly, which made Ying feel distressed. She quickly placed the Skyward Blade on the ground, walked over, hugged her, and patted her back.
"Don't be sad, don't be sad. If you want to chat, talk to me more these two days~"
"Mhm mhm!" Hearing Ying's words, Bai's mood immediately brightened. Ling Zhen, on the side, said enviously, "Ying Bao, I want comfort too!"
"Ah, this... cough cough~ Um, men and women should not touch each other~"
"Damn it!" Ling Zhen's dream was shattered again, returning to his previous state.
Beside them, Zhu Zichen walked cautiously to Ying's side and said somewhat shyly, "Um... that is... could you please trouble you to communicate with Lumine for me? I want to learn swordsmanship from her..."
Seeing how reserved he was, Ying quickly replied, "Of course, Lumine is so kind, she will definitely agree. And even if we take a step back, I can discuss it with you too (^～^)"
"Mhm mhm, thank you so much!" Seeing Ying's hospitality, Lan Ziqi nodded instinctively. Ying is indeed as kind as in the novel...
Hu Tao, who was beside her, also chimed in, "Mhm mhm, I think my wish to see Hu Tao can also be entrusted to you, little angel Ying (✪▽✪)"
"Uh... is it really okay for you to only give and not receive?" Hearing Lan Ziqi's words, Ying quickly said, "No, no, it's just a small matter, it's not troublesome at all." Phew... how could it be troublesome? After making you happy, I can get primogems ๑乛v乛๑
Just as they were discussing happily, a gust of wind suddenly blew from afar. The strong wind almost blew Ying, who couldn't use Elemental Force, away. As for why Ying... it's naturally because she's the shortest and lightest~
"Everyone, be careful!" Ying thrust the Skyward Blade in her hand into the ground, her eyes fixed on the source of the strong wind.