Genshin: A Bastard Life Simulation (Patreon)

V1 Chapter 7: The Second Hillichurl

Li Xingshan's fist radiated a dazzling golden light, directly striking the Hilichurl Berserker's chest.

Sensing the danger instinctively, the Hilichurl Berserker hurriedly blocked with its giant axe. However, Li Xingshan's fist showed no sign of stopping, shattering the axe's blade with a loud "crack."

The Hilichurl Berserker's eyes beneath its mask filled with incredulity. Before it could react, Li Xingshan's fist broke through the axe's remains and landed heavily on the Hilichurl Berserker's face, shattering its mask and causing it to collapse soundlessly.

Seeing the Hilichurl Berserker's body dissipating into black mist, Li Xingshan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

[Rescue the merchant convoy, gain 200 Virtue points]

As expected, this time, he earned points not only by defeating the Hilichurl Berserker but also for saving the passing merchant convoy.

"Thank you for your timely help, young hero!" A middle-aged man with a small beard approached Li Xingshan and patted off the dirt from his clothes. "If not for you, we would have been in great danger."

"I couldn't stand by when I saw injustice," Li Xingshan replied politely. "But since you knew this road was dangerous, why didn't you bring more escorts?"

"Young hero, you don't know," the leader of the merchant convoy shook his head. "We've traveled this route hundreds of times, and usually, we only encounter some troublesome regular hilichurls at most. I couldn't believe we encountered a Hilichurl Berserker this time. I heard rumors that the monsters near Liyue Harbor have been acting strangely these days, but I didn't think it would be true."

"I see..." Li Xingshan nodded silently.

"By the way, my name is Zhang Luo, a merchant from Liyue Harbor," Zhang Luo introduced himself and asked, "May I know your name, young hero?"

"I'm Li Xingshan." Li Xingshan stated his name directly.

"You really live up to your name," Zhang Luo praised, taking out a money pouch from his pocket and handing it to Li Xingshan. "Please accept this as a token of gratitude."

At that moment, a system prompt appeared in front of Li Xingshan again.

[1. Accept the token of gratitude] [2. Politely decline with a smile]

Though Li Xingshan was tempted to take the money, he knew that in most RPG games, refusing such a gesture might lead to additional rewards.

"I appreciate your kindness," Li Xingshan shook his head. "But there's no need for the money. I didn't help just to earn some cash."

[Gained 200 Virtue points]

Indeed, refusing the money earned him extra Virtue points. System points were generally more valuable than Mora.

Hearing his response, Zhang Luo's face showed a hint of admiration. "Since that's the case, I won't insist. By the way, Li Xingshan, what brings you to this place?"

"I... I come from a distant place, seeking a living in Liyue Harbor," Li Xingshan quickly made up a reason. "I didn't expect to meet you here."

Hearing this, Zhang Luo's eyes lit up. "In that case, let me be your introducer. With your abilities, you should be able to find a good job in my master's house."

"Your master's house?" Li Xingshan was curious.

"Yes," Zhang Luo's face revealed a touch of pride as he smiled. "My master's family is well-known in Liyue Harbor—the Keqing family. Our eldest daughter is the Jade Chamber's Yuheng, Lady Keqing."

What a coincidence!

Li Xingshan nodded and said, "In that case, please, Uncle Zhang, introduce me."

As for his future life in Teyvat, Li Xingshan hadn't planned much. Finding a job in Keqing's household would be a good opportunity. After all, they were wealthy, and at least he wouldn't have to worry about food and shelter.

Moreover, he still felt a tinge of guilt towards Keqing. Even seeing her happy in reality would bring some comfort to his heart.

"Great! That's wonderful!" Zhang Luo was delighted, "Please accompany us then. With the carriage, we should reach Liyue Harbor tomorrow."

"I'll gladly follow your lead," Li Xingshan accepted the offer. He couldn't refuse such a good opportunity. Zhang Luo treated his "savior" very hospitably, arranging a carriage for him and preparing a sumptuous meal.

In the blink of an eye, it was late at night, and Li Xingshan lay inside the carriage prepared by Zhang Luo. It was at this moment that the system prompt appeared again.

[System Assistant reminds you that the cooldown of "Life Simulator" has ended. Do you want to start a new simulated life immediately?]

"Start."

It's worth mentioning that after starting the "Life Simulator," time would freeze. This applied to Li Xingshan too, so attempting to use the system's time-stop to engage in "bad deeds" was practically impossible.

[Got your command, the "Life Simulator" is about to begin.]

[Please choose three talents from the following options. After the simulation ends, one talent will be randomly retained as your inherent talent.]

[Hot-tempered (white): You get angry more easily than regular people.]

[Eloquent (green): You're good at using witty remarks.]

[Humble beginnings (white): You come from a humble family.]

[Innate Talent: Genius (blue): You're exceptionally intelligent and good at learning.]

[Respected (blue): You're more likely to gain respect from others.]

[Sly Smiling Shiba Inu(purple): Each time you do something a pervert would do, your strength will increase.]

[Angry Shiba Inu(blue): The mortal enemy of Sly Smiling Shiba Inu. If you resist doing things a perverted person would do, your strength will increase.]

[Cat Lover (white): You have no resistance against cats.]

[Violent (white): You tend to solve problems with violence.]

[Sister Lover (white): You love elder sisters.]