After the storm subsided, Liyue Harbor was calm once more.
Keqing, who had been carrying Mu Qingge on her back, gently lowered her to the ground.
"Qingge, Qingge! What's wrong?!"
The commotion quickly drew the attention of the other Qixing members and Adepti present.
"Qingge... what happened?!"
Cloud Retainer's Adeptus Power surged forth, enveloping Mu Qingge completely as she examined her condition.
Paimon piped up from the side, "I knew it! She was coughing up blood earlier. Could it be backlash from her shield breaking against Osial?"
"No, it's more than that," Cloud Retainer replied. "Her injuries are severe. The backlash damage is minor compared to her pre-existing wounds."
Xiao added, "Her complexion was already off when she first arrived at the Jade Chamber."
Ningguang seemed to realize something, her expression turning icy.
"We should get Qingge to Bubu Pharmacy right away. Her safety is our top priority."
Just then, several commanders from the Millelith stepped forward.
Two Millelith commanders fetched a stretcher, and Lumine and Keqing helped transfer Mu Qingge onto it.
Feng Yan bowed respectfully to the Qixing and Adepti:
"Lady Mu is entrusted to us. We will deliver her to Bubu Pharmacy with utmost haste!"
Without waiting for a response, he personally lifted the stretcher and sprinted off.
Despite his rapid pace, the stretcher remained remarkably steady under the strong hands of the two commanders, barely jostling Mu Qingge.
"Traveler, let's go too! I'm so worried about Qingge's condition!"
Lumine was about to nod when she glanced at the assembled Adepti and Qixing, suppressing her urge to leave immediately.
"Paimon, let's wait a little longer. Rushing there now won't do any good."
"Ugh... fine." Paimon flew ahead a short distance, peered at Mu Qingge from afar, then flitted back to Lumine's side.
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Bubu Pharmacy.
"Mr. Baizhu! Mr. Baizhu! Quick, save her!"
Feng Yan abandoned his usual composure, his voice frantic as he realized Mu Qingge's breathing was growing increasingly faint and her vital signs were plummeting rapidly during their urgent journey to Bubu Pharmacy.
The two Commanders carrying the stretcher were gripped by terror, their already breakneck pace quickening further.
What's happening?
She was fine just moments ago! How did she suddenly deteriorate like this?
"Mr. Baizhu! Mr. Baizhu?!"
Arriving at Bubu Pharmacy, Feng Yan found no sign of Baizhu. He called out repeatedly, frantically searching the premises.
Shortly after Feng Yan and his group entered, a young girl zombie scurried inside as well.
Hearing them calling for Mr. Baizhu, Qiqi tilted her head slightly and said, "Mr... Baizhu... might... be... inside. Qiqi... can... help... call him."
The entire battle against the God had been surprisingly brief. Many injured Millelith soldiers were being treated by military medics, but Bubu Pharmacy, frequently crowded with patients, happened to have Baizhu present today.
Before Qiqi could move, Feng Yan had already charged inside.
In the Inner Chamber, several drowning victims lay before Baizhu. Thanks to his medical intervention, all but two were out of immediate danger. These individuals had been rescued from the battlefield's edge by Qiqi, some even pulled from the sea.
Bang!
The Inner Chamber door burst open, a flicker of displeasure crossing Baizhu's face as both he and Changsheng turned to see who had barged in.
The moment Baizhu recognized the newcomer, his annoyance vanished, replaced by shock.
Commander Feng Yan?!
Rarely had Baizhu seen Commander Feng Yan so frantic. He immediately grasped the severity of the situation.
"Mr. Baizhu, quick! You have to save her!" Feng Yan grabbed Baizhu's arm and dragged him out of the Inner Chamber. Baizhu offered no resistance, cooperating fully.
"This... Miss Mu Qingge?!"
Glancing at Mu Qingge's pale face, Baizhu's expression turned grave. He placed his fingers on her wrist.
"What happened?"
"She was injured during the war against the gods. The Adeptus checked her earlier, and she seemed stable, but her condition suddenly deteriorated!"
Baizhu summoned two attendants to help move Mu Qingge to a private room within the Inner Chamber.
"Wait outside for now," he instructed.
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Inside the room, Baizhu examined Mu Qingge.
"Four ribs are broken, there's minor internal organ damage, her Elemental Power is completely depleted, she's suffering from severe internal bleeding, and her body is in a state of extreme exhaustion... Baizhu, her injuries are far too severe. To heal her, we'll have to use that technique."
"I know. I must save her."
Looking at the young woman before him, Baizhu's eyes flashed with respect.
To protect Liyue, she had fought against the God until her Elemental Power was exhausted and her body collapsed from exhaustion. She had given everything she had.
As one of the people she had fought to protect, he would save her!
"Sigh, I knew it. Come on, let's do this."
The players were still focused on the main quest.
[When are we going to see My waifu Mu?! I'm dying to know!]
[Why didn't Mihoyo give us the option to go with her?!]
[It seems like Qingge was the only one injured in the entire Liyue battle. What kind of bad luck is that?!]
[It must be Angie's fault!]
After reflecting on the era of Human Governance with the Qixing and the Adeptus, the players eagerly prepared to head to Bubu Pharmacy.
Teyvat, Liyue.
"Hey, Lumine, look over there! Isn't that Childe?!"
Lumine followed Paimon's pointing finger and indeed saw Tartaglia.
Paimon crossed her arms, her expression fierce:
"That scoundrel! How dare he show his face here so brazenly? Aren't the Millelith supposed to arrest him?"
Lumine glanced around; there wasn't a single Millelith soldier in sight.
Her gaze shifted back to Tartaglia. His face was contorted in pain as he staggered, clutching his chest with his right hand—clearly seriously injured.
"Paimon, let's follow him."
Lumine sensed something fishy. She distinctly remembered not beating Tartaglia this badly. If it wasn't her, then who could have done it?
Suddenly, Mu Qingge flashed through Lumine's mind. Cloud Retainer had mentioned earlier that the backlash from a shattered shield wouldn't be this severe.
She must have been gravely wounded beforehand!
Coupled with Tartaglia's current condition, everything seemed highly suspicious.
Lumine clenched her fists at this realization.
Tartaglia's fleeting camaraderie with Lumine and Paimon paled in comparison to her bond with Mu Qingge. As expected, the Fatui are nothing but trouble!
"Northland Bank? Hmph, Paimon, let's go!"
Because of their previous dealings with Tartaglia, the Fatui didn't stop them, allowing them to enter Northland Bank without resistance.
"You call this a collaboration between Harbingers? A true collaboration requires mutual information sharing..."
"Heh, don't dwell on such trivialities, Childe. In the end, you abandoned your schemes and simply rampaged through the battlefield. Didn't you enjoy it? It suits your style perfectly..."
La Signora teased Childe, "Though, the severity of your injuries... I underestimated the Traveler's strength."
La Signora glanced at Childe.
"So much for your 'friendship' with the Traveler."
"Hmph!"
Tartaglia didn't refute her, merely scoffing coldly.
This matter involved his younger sister, and he dared not speak openly about it in front of Morax.
La Signora suddenly looked toward the doorway.
"Oh? Wait a moment, your guests have arrived!"
Lumine and Paimon rushed forward, freezing when they saw Zhongli standing behind.
"Zhongli?! And you're that Fatui Harbinger?!"
"La Signora!" Lumine gritted her teeth.
Paimon crossed her arms, looking furious.
"Hey, Childe! Did you hurt Qingge?!"
Zhongli, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly raised his head.
"What?"