Genshin Impact: Supreme Justice of Teyvat - Chapter 39

Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Yellow Robes Become a Nightmare!
“Eyes that hold the stars… Could this be the secret of the Morning Star?”

Lu Yu watched the scene unfold, pondering the true meaning behind the concept of the Morning Star. However, the starlight within Li Cheng’s eyes lasted only a fleeting moment before vanishing like a shooting star.

Slowly rising to his feet, Li Cheng’s gaze fell on the unconscious Ghost Bear lying on the ground. His vast experience quickly allowed him to deduce the sequence of events.

“This must be because that fool thought he had been betrayed and recklessly said something he shouldn’t have,” he sighed inwardly. Upon confirming that Ghost Bear’s qi and blood were merely in disarray, Li Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. Bowing deeply towards Lu Yu, his face alight with emotion, he said:

“Sir, you saw through the principles of the Yin-Yang Duality Path at a single glance and directly pointed out the truth of mutual generation and transformation between presence and absence, difficulty and ease.

“Presence and absence are opposites, as are difficulty and ease. In essence, presence leads to absence at its extreme, and vice versa. The same applies to yin and yang. Every phenomenon has its counterpart. A shift in perspective produces entirely different outcomes.

“Previously, I was fixated on increasing their destructive power, never considering expanding their limits and enabling mutual transformation between the two. Now, my bottleneck has shattered, my spiritual sense has ascended, and I have successfully advanced to the mid-level of the Morning Star tier. The debt I owe you is immeasurable. I am at a loss as to how I can ever repay you.”

The Yin-Yang Duality Path? Spiritual ascension?

Could this be the cultivation system of this world?

Listening to Li Cheng’s explanation left Lu Yu utterly bewildered. While he was familiar with the concept of yin and yang—after all, no Chinese person would be unaware of the Taiji theory—he had no idea what an “instrumental path” was. Was it different from a ritual?

He felt like a primary school student who had wandered into a top-secret research lab, accidentally completing an experiment but not understanding a single word of what the researchers were saying. However, since he had inadvertently stumbled into this situation, he had no choice but to press on with feigned confidence.

“Hmm, just a small suggestion.”

“If it’s a suggestion like this, I’d be willing to listen for a lifetime and remain by your side forever,” Li Cheng said with admiration, his eyes shining with reverence. To him, this was the bearing of a true expert—a single offhand remark capable of breaking through a bottleneck. Staying close to such a person might even lead him to the peak of the Morning Star tier.

Who would want to spend their life with a two-hundred-year-old fossil?

Lu Yu grumbled inwardly. Nearby, Xu Xiaoqing and Ma Yang were trying hard to suppress their laughter, their faces flushed. Li Cheng finally realised the potential misinterpretation of his words and hastily clarified:

“What I mean is, if you need my assistance, I am at your service and will follow your orders without question.”

“No…”

Lu Yu instinctively wanted to refuse. Prolonged interaction increased the risk of exposing his identity. But as the words reached his lips, he altered them:

“I don’t need it.”

Li Cheng looked visibly disappointed upon hearing this. After all, reaching the mid-level of the Morning Star tier was no small feat, and yet, it seemed insignificant in the eyes of the other party. However, Lu Yu’s next statement filled him with elation:

“I have something else to attend to, but there’s a junior who might benefit from your guidance.”

This response was carefully thought out. Should his true identity as someone below the Radiant Moon level be exposed, it might attract unwelcome attention. It was better to remain hidden in the shadows, serving as a deterrent while his real identity could seamlessly integrate into the world of Awakened Ones. These plans, however, would have to wait for the future.

“Understood! I will do my utmost to care for him!” Li Cheng’s face flushed with excitement. Looking after a junior might seem tedious, but it symbolised a connection—a privilege not afforded to just anyone. Helping the protégé of such a powerful figure could deepen their relationship and potentially lead to further guidance.

Handing over a business card, Li Cheng bowed respectfully. Lu Yu nodded and instructed his shadow servant to accept it. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lu Yu glanced at a faint light in the night sky, signalling the approach of dawn. Staying any longer would bring daylight, during which his shadow energy would be affected by sunlight. While not entirely dissipated, its cloaking ability would weaken significantly, increasing the risk of exposure.

Looking at the group before him, Lu Yu said calmly, “It’s getting late. I’ll take my leave.”

Li Cheng and the others nodded solemnly. “We bid you farewell, Senior. If your protégé needs anything, just call the number on the card. It’s my private line.”

Beside him, Ma Yang also handed over a card, humbly adding, “I’m willing to offer any modest assistance I can.”

Xu Xiaoqing earnestly said, “I still owe you 99,999 spirit coins. Just one call, and I’ll be there immediately!”

House calls?

Lu Yu’s gaze briefly lingered on her impressive figure, but the thought quickly veered towards less appropriate territory. Shaking off these musings, he inclined his head slightly and walked out of the courtyard. Passing through the now-silent night market, under the reverent gazes of everyone present, he gradually melted into the darkness of the street, disappearing completely.

Tonight was destined to be anything but peaceful.

The King in Yellow was bound to become a nightmare for many.