Chapter 86: The Sword and The Story

The world of Genshin is filled with mystery. Throughout thousands of years of history, it has been brimming with all sorts of wonders. Those born in the current era find it difficult to comprehend what happened in the past.

——To understand the past is to understand this world.

This is an extraordinary world, with extraordinary powers. There are also unusual weapons. Perhaps when one's strength reaches a certain level, weapons are no longer necessary. But for most strong individuals, obtaining a good weapon can make them even more formidable.

Li Mo is still using a Japanese-style sword he bought online. The only advantage of this modern industrial product is its low price. Although it's not handmade, the price of handmade swords is too expensive, giving Li Mo the feeling of being overcharged.

A ten percent improvement in quality, but the price increases by a hundred percent. Li Mo doesn't think it's worth it.

He needs an excellent weapon.

The treasured sword in Saemonjiro's hand has undoubtedly piqued Li Mo's curiosity.

But...

"Where's your older brother?"

Saemonjiro was previously in the same room as Saemonichiro. Li Mo has no reason not to believe that Saemonjiro came here after talking with Ichiro.

Moreover... the term "samurai" in Saemonjiro's words explains a lot.

What did Ichiro say to Jiro?

Stories about Jinren Island?

"Well..."

"I've told you, Jiro, your naive approach won't work. You're too reckless..."

Saemonichiro appeared behind Jiro and then bowed to Li Mo: "Sir, we've disturbed your rest."

"It's fine. Come in and talk. Don't let your parents see," Li Mo said.

The Saemon brothers sat in front of Li Mo, and the older brother began: "Sir, please forgive me for telling Jiro about Jinren Island."

"That's your freedom, Saemon. I never forbade you from telling others about such things. Just remember not to share it lightly."

The two of them went back and forth, while Jiro, sitting beside them, shrank his head, remembering how his brother had asked him to keep it a secret. Yet, he had blurted it out.

Normally, Jiro wouldn't think much of it. The Saemon family has a somewhat reckless and impulsive nature, unlike the calm and steady Imatani family. The old man had traveled abroad in his youth, and as the older brother, Ichiro had done the same. They dared to leave home for long periods, which shows how bold they are.

But as Jiro looked at Li Mo sitting there, this guest from a foreign land with extraordinary strength, he didn't feel fear. Instead, it was the aura around Li Mo that made him uneasy. He couldn't quite describe it, but when he entered the room, he felt that Li Mo was detached from this world, out of place.

"Jiro wanted to know where the money came from, so I told him. Sir, let's talk about the treasured sword," Saemonichiro changed the subject. "Actually, my mother has a fine sword. It's a treasured blade passed down through generations. Even after being sealed for hundreds of years, it's still sharp."

"Really? What's its name?"

In Konda Village, there is indeed a quest that allows travelers to obtain a treasured sword. Li Mo's memory gradually surfaced.

"Its name is Amenoma Kageuchi," Saemonichiro said.

Li Mo turned to look at Saemonjiro. Now he understood why the guy seemed familiar. Wasn't he the protagonist of the "Farmer's Treasure" quest? He remembered this quest because collecting the stone tablets was too difficult. One of them was in the middle of the ocean! That place was a pain to explore because the puzzles were too troublesome, and Li Mo never liked using his brain.

——It definitely wasn't because he couldn't figure out the puzzles.

"That's your family's heirloom sword, Saemon. You can use it, right?" Li Mo asked.

The "Saemon" he referred to was Ichiro.

As a Kairagi, Saemonichiro's strength was evident. He was barely qualified to wield his family's treasured sword.

"For me, a regular Japanese-style sword is enough. Sir, don't you have any desire for the Amenoma Kageuchi?"

The Amenoma Kageuchi is a 4-star weapon.

It seems ordinary and common in the game. But in the lore, 5-star weapons are all related to the Archons, and the only one left in mortal hands is the Staff of Homa wielded by Hu Tao. 4-star weapons are rare and hard to come by.

"If that's the case, then I'm being too reserved," Li Mo said. "If possible, I'd like to obtain your family's Amenoma Kageuchi."

"Alright. Tomorrow, I'll ask my mother to give you the sword. Thank you for all your help along the way, sir," Saemonichiro said, letting out a sigh of relief.

He could finally repay the debt of gratitude for saving his life.

"Brother, you didn't say... Wait, brother, did you plan this from the start?"

"Pretty much. You're just too naive, Jiro."

"Brother!"

The relationship between the Saemon brothers was good, at least judging by their playful banter. Ichiro's strength far surpassed Jiro's, and if he wanted, it wouldn't be a fair fight.

At that moment, rain began to fall outside. Dark clouds gathered, and occasional thunder rumbled.

Jiro spoke up: "Why did it start raining all of a sudden? I wonder if the ghost will still come."

"Jiro, if you can't win, you change the subject. You're as stubborn as ever."

"I'm not being stubborn!" Jiro retorted. "It's just that the kid from the neighboring village, Futaba, was talking to her mother about the ghost."

"Ah, Futaba, that kid."

Li Mo was intrigued by their conversation and asked: "What's the story about the ghost?"

"Sir, it's said that on stormy nights, a ghostly girl appears. It might be related to the missing Lady Guuji," Saemonichiro explained.

Li Mo nodded and asked if there was more to the story.

Saemonichiro continued: "Well... if I had to say, I only remember it being related to Konda Village. Legend has it that Lady Guuji entrusted something to the people of Konda Village to guard. But as history progressed, the villagers forgot their task. My mother believes that because the villagers broke their promise, they now encounter the ghostly girl."

"Is that so? I understand. It's getting late, let's rest for now."

"Yes, sir."

The Saemon brothers left, and Li Mo let out a slight sigh.

When he was alone in the room, Li Mo began to recall the memories in his mind. He knew exactly who Ichiro was referring to...

"Lady Guuji..."

"No, Miss Hatsune, right?"

Li Mo suddenly felt that perhaps Miss Hatsune was his "fate".