Genshin Impact: My roommate and I became funny Hilichurls

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On the vast wilderness of Nata, a blue figure is running for his life at a speed comparable to the wind. It is our water-wielding Hilyurmand, Er Kang!

Behind him, billowing smoke and trembling earth, a massive army of twenty or thirty horned dragons, their nostrils flaring and their eyes burning with fury, were relentlessly pursuing him!

The scene was comparable to the climactic chase sequence of a low-budget monster movie.

Chaska, who had just finished a round of training and was leisurely enjoying some novel drink while sitting on a boulder, was startled by the sudden noise and almost bit off the straw in his mouth.

She watched Er Kang's disheveled and scrambling figure, and the dragon horde behind him that could easily raze a Hilichurl tribe, her beautiful eyes filled with immense confusion.

"He... stirred up a hornet's nest? How did he manage to anger so many dragons?"

Chaska muttered to himself.

"Don't worry, it's okay."

A calm voice came from the side.

Suddenly, Qingyu strolled over, holding the same drink in his hand, leisurely watching Erkang's "personal marathon performance" with an expression that said "I've seen it all."

"This guy brought this on himself."

Qingyu took a sip of the "Immortal's Happy Tea" in his hand and explained slowly.

"It would be too lenient for him not to get chased down and beaten up."

"Oh? What did he do?"

Chaska's curiosity was piqued.

Instead of answering directly, Qingyu magically produced a metal cylinder with the words "Screaming Potato Chips" printed on it from some unknown dimensional pocket.

He waved it at Chaska, then snapped the lid open.

"call out--!"

A brightly colored, black and yellow striped, lifelike spring-loaded fake snake shot out of the tube with lightning speed, its "blood-red mouth" wide open, heading straight for Chaska's face!

Even the battle-hardened Chaska was startled by this sudden "terrorist attack" and almost reflexively sent Qingyu and the tea flying into the air with a flying kick!

Fortunately, she reacted quickly and realized it was just a toy, which stopped her from moving, but her heart was still pounding.

"See that? It's this thing."

Qingyu calmly picked up the still wriggling fake snake and casually stuffed it into a nearby trash can that seemed to have been waiting there all along.

"That guy Erkang, with nothing better to do, secretly stuffed one of these things into the food bowls of several winged dragons that were eating."

Chaska imagined the scene: a fin dinosaur, head bowed to enjoy delicious meat and fruit, when suddenly a brightly colored "venomous snake" leaped out...

Just imagining that scene makes one feel...

"The results can be imagined."

Qingyu shrugged.

"The dragons reacted immediately! Several dragons were so frightened that they took flight on the spot, and some even sprayed food everywhere, creating a very chaotic scene."

"and then?"

Chasca thought this was outrageous enough.

Qingyu's tone was full of helplessness.

"Not only did this guy not learn his lesson, but he actually tried to use the same trick again, sneaking close to another group of dragons with the fake snake. As a result, Ying, who couldn't stand it any longer, grabbed him and threw him off the cliff! And wouldn't you know it, he was still clutching the culprit's fake snake tightly in his hand..."

And so, the scene Chaska had just witnessed unfolded—Erkang was running for his life ahead, followed by a group of furious dragons determined to trample him into a Chuchu-chan.

After listening, Chaska gave a two-word final assessment without expression, then lowered his head and took a sip of the strangely flavored, sweet but not cloying drink in his hand, changing the subject: "By the way, what exactly is this? The taste is quite unique."

"This is called 'Fairy's Happy Tea'."

Qingyu explained.

"It comes from Bengtie... uh, a specialty from a very far place, it's kind of a milk tea."

He then solemnly warned, "Remember, whatever you do, don't give it to the dragon! This stuff is too high in sugar; the dragon's body can't metabolize it, and it'll get diarrhea!"

"how do you know?"

Chasca raised an eyebrow, somewhat disbelieving.

A dragon with diarrhea? That image is too horrible to contemplate.

Qingyu didn't say anything, but silently pointed to their left.

Chaska turned his head to look in confusion.

In a clearing not far away, seven or eight serpentine dragons stood shakily, their legs trembling, their eyes unfocused, their expressions pained, looking utterly drained and on the verge of tears. And behind them…

It was a devastated area, as if it had been bombed by a meteor shower or as if a dye shop had been opened!

Colorful and "fragrant" dragon excrement covered the earth, a spectacle so spectacular it would make any sanitation worker faint on the spot.

Chasca: "..."

She silently and quickly turned around and covered her nose tightly, as if that would shut out the overwhelming "fragrance" that rushed towards her from afar.

"I understand."

Her voice came out muffledly from between her fingers, trembling slightly.

This scene, this smell, will likely become the subject of her nightmares for the next few nights.

Just then, Ifa, the veterinarian responsible for taking care of the dragons around the arena, rushed to the scene with his medical kit.

When he saw the devastated "biological weapons testing ground" and the listless, seemingly humiliated winged dragons, this experienced veterinarian couldn't help but let out a desperate cry of despair:

"Oh my god! No way, man?! What the hell did you feed these precious dragons?! This is going to kill me!"

Chaska patted Ifa on the shoulder sympathetically, his tone heavy: "Good luck, Ifa. The difficult task is now in your hands."

Qingyu was even more direct. He pulled out an oversized shovel, clearly made for construction, from somewhere and shoved it into Yifa's hand with a "bang." Then, with a "take care, brother" expression, he took off running without another word, as fast as Erkang had been!

Looking at the heavy shovel in her hand, and then at the disaster site before her that required both "archaeological" and "purification" methods to clean up, Ifa let out a desperate roar in the direction Qingyu had fled, tears welling up in her eyes:

"Dude! Are you guys treating me like a unicorn?! How long are we going to clean this up?!"

His wails echoed for a long time across the desolate wilderness of Nata, adding a flavorful ellipsis to this chaotic and comical afternoon...

Chapter 149 Shark Chili

The individual competition has officially begun! As expected, with the secret assistance of the "early AI of the Beng Tie", Kazina fought her way through the competition, cutting down her opponents as easily as slicing melons and vegetables. Her movements were fluid and precise, drawing gasps from the audience.

Another standout performer was the energetic Marani, whose unique fighting style and surging water elemental power allowed her to advance with ease.

Finally, the competition brought these two good friends to the stage for a showdown.

In the center of the arena, Kazina gripped her rock elemental spear, which Zhang Chu had modified to look even more imposing, her expression unusually focused.

Across from her, Maranie was excitedly waving her signature...shark-shaped surfboard?

"I still really want to complain..."

In the audience, Gu Qian's massive Thunder King body leaned slightly forward, and he uttered the thoughts of everyone in a deep, resonant voice.

"Marani's weapon looks like a toy she snatched from some beach resort! It gives me a strong feeling of playing house..."

Qingyu nodded in deep agreement.

"Although I know this thing is definitely not simple, it can hit people, surf, and control water, but its design... makes it hard to take it seriously."

"I completely agree!"

With his face covered in bruises, clearly having just been "educated" by Long Qun, Er Kang grinned and echoed.

He now sees danger in everything, especially things that look harmless.

"Can this thing really be used in the Abyss? I'm worried the Abyss monsters will laugh when they see it, making our DPS environment easier?"

Qingyu looked around and realized that someone was missing.

"Where's Zhang Chu? He's absent from such a brilliant (roasting) scene?"

While watching the battle about to begin, Ying replied, "He said he studied the equipment of several hero candidates in Nata and concluded that Marani's weapon style was the most 'refreshing and unique,' so he decided to give her a 'small' upgrade. He should be back soon."

"what is this?"

Er Kang's curiosity was instantly piqued.

Paimon flew over, spreading his little hands: "From what he said, it seems to be related to sharks!"

Qingyu, Erkang, and Guqian exchanged bewildered glances, their minds racing with all sorts of far-fetched speculations—

Shark tooth darts? Shark skin shield? Or a magical artifact that can summon shark-shaped water elementals?

While they were lost in thought, the battle off the field had already reached a fever pitch!

Although Marani has not yet realized that she inherited the ancient name of the hero Tupac, she has fought to a standstill with the "AI-possessed" Kazina thanks to her strong foundation and rich combat experience!

The collision of water waves and rock spears stirred up a cloud of water vapor and rubble, creating a very intense scene.

Finally, Kazina seized an opportunity and cleverly used her rock elemental power to instantly solidify the ground beneath Marani's feet, temporarily trapping her!

Immediately afterwards, she let out a sharp cry and hurled the "Soaring Spin - Modified" sword in her hand!

The drill spun rapidly in the air, bursting with intense rock elemental light, and crashed into Marani like a small meteorite!

With a loud bang, Marani managed to block the attack with her water shield, but she was still thrown off by the force of the impact and landed at the edge of the arena.

Katina wins!

She has successfully earned the invaluable qualification to represent the Echoing Sons tribe in the Nightwatch Wars!

Besides Kazina, the others who qualified included the unfathomably powerful Chaska, the spirited Ianshan, and two outstanding warriors from the Streamers and the Suspended Wood tribes.

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After the competition, everyone gathered in front of the magnificent gates of the arena.

"Hey! This way, this way!"

Marani waved to everyone with boundless energy, her face showing no sign of defeat or frustration, but rather as radiant as ever.

"Oh, your injury is healed?"

Qingyu joked.