The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact

"Hilichurls! Surrender your heads!"

Jia Changjiang charged toward the Hilichurl camp, wielding his massive battle axe as if it weighed nothing.

Perched high on a platform, a Hilichurl archer spotted the incoming intruder and let out a sharp "Ya!", alerting the rest of the camp. The Hilichurls, who had been lounging moments ago, sprang into action, grabbing their weapons and preparing for battle.

"Is it starting?"

Amber crouched on a distant tree branch, watching the scene unfold with focused curiosity.

"For Mondstadt's safety… let's see what this guy is capable of!"

She clenched her fists slightly, intent on observing every move of the traveler who had challenged Jean.

A fiery Hilichurl archer nocked a flaming arrow and let it loose toward Jia Changjiang, who was still sprinting toward the camp. Meanwhile, a Mitachurl hefted its massive flaming axe, rallying a group of club-wielding Hilichurls to charge alongside it.

Amber was familiar with this scenario. Normally, clearing a camp like this was routine for her, a Scout Knight of Mondstadt. But this time, she wanted to see how the mysterious traveler handled it.

"Time to fight!"

A broad grin spread across Jia Changjiang's face, his excitement palpable as he swung his axe with practiced precision. He deflected the incoming arrow mid-air, slicing it apart with the sharp edge of his weapon.

The raw weight and size of the axe didn't hinder his movements in the slightest. Thanks to the Weapon Master's ability, Jia Changjiang's combat skills were honed to an almost unnatural degree. He wielded the giant axe with absolute control, relying not on flashy elemental powers but on sheer combat technique.

Amber's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Did… did he just cut down an arrow with that thing?!"

How could someone use such a heavy weapon with such precision? Was this guy even human?

And then the real fight began.

Jia Changjiang's movements were fluid and devastating. With short, sharp motions, he accelerated the axe's heavy blade to deadly speeds. Each swing carried enough force to overwhelm even the Mitachurl.

Amber watched, stunned.

Hilichurls weren't exceptionally strong—Amber herself cleared out camps regularly—but they weren't pushovers, either. Even for her, a Mitachurl posed a notable challenge.

But for Jia Changjiang?

The Mitachurl was already lying on the ground, its flaming axe shattered and its massive form motionless.

Amber felt her confidence falter. For a moment, her Vision felt almost… fake.

Meanwhile, Jia Changjiang had eliminated every Hilichurl on the ground and was now staring at the lone archer atop its watchtower.

"Ga!"

The archer clutched its bow tightly, panic in its eyes as Jia Changjiang began chopping at the tower's supports like a lumberjack felling a tree.

"You're the last one," he growled.

The watchtower creaked and collapsed under the assault, sending the archer tumbling down. Jia Changjiang dispatched it with ease, completing his mission.

The moment the last Hilichurl fell, a warm sensation coursed through his body, followed by the familiar mechanical voice of the system.

[Mission complete. Rewards granted.][Skill shard: 1/10. Collect 10 shards to unlock a new skill.]

While the skill shard itself was intriguing, it was the other reward Jia Changjiang felt in his body—a noticeable improvement in his physical attributes.

"So it's true—I can really get stronger through this!"

His excitement grew.

"One week is plenty of time!"

"Take down Jean first, then focus on everything else!"

Jia Changjiang didn't notice the pair of watchful eyes tracking his every move.

After scavenging anything valuable from the Hilichurl camp, he set off to find more opponents.

Mondstadt's Hilichurls, unaware of their impending doom, would soon learn the true meaning of destruction.

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By midday, Jia Changjiang had cleared more Hilichurl camps than Amber usually managed in an entire day.

Trailing behind him, the Scout Knight was utterly dumbfounded.

"Does he have some grudge against Hilichurls or something? He's wiped out more camps in one afternoon than I clear in a day!"

Amber slumped against a tree, questioning her purpose.

"Am I even the Scout Knight here, or is it him?"

Jia Changjiang, oblivious to her turmoil, glanced at the darkening sky and rubbed his stomach.

"I might've overdone it…"

Deciding it was time to call it a day, he turned back toward Mondstadt. As he did, he caught a glimpse of something red darting across a nearby cliff.

"Another Hilichurl archer?"

He squinted, trying to focus, but the figure was gone.

"Eh, forget it. It's getting late. I'll pick up where I left off tomorrow."

Dusting off his hands, Jia Changjiang grabbed his axe and started his leisurely walk back to Mondstadt.

"One week from now, I'll fight Jean…"

As he walked, he mulled over Mondstadt's other prominent figures.

"The Knights… there's Kaeya, Amber, Klee, and… oh yeah, Lisa, the librarian."

He stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"If they're playable characters, they should be pretty strong, right? Should I challenge them one at a time or go straight for the toughest?"

Amber, having barely managed to dodge his line of sight, shivered involuntarily.

Why did she suddenly feel like she was being targeted?

"Nope. No way. I need to tell Jean about this right now."

Clutching her bow, Amber raced back toward Mondstadt.

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At the Knights of Favonius Headquarters, Amber burst through the doors, only to collide headfirst with Kaeya, who was on his way out.

"Ow… Kaeya? Where's Jean?"

Kaeya helped her up with a smirk.

"The Acting Grand Master is still working. What's the rush? Weren't you supposed to be keeping an eye on that peculiar traveler?"

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