Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Chapter 1052 Tax-free Land

Afterwards, Shao Yun and Ying's group split up into two groups. Ying first took Paimeng and Shen He for a walk and to have something to eat.

He followed Mavica to get the title deed to his own ranch.

It’s still the familiar office.

Mavica took out the land deed she had prepared for Shao Yun from her bedroom and office and handed it to Shao Yun in the hall.

"Mr. Shao Yun, this is the deed to your ranch. It comes in duplicate. One copy is kept on file at the office, and the other is yours."

"In addition to ownership of the ranch, the deed also grants you the right to use the sloping grassland in front. However, for the sake of the environment, it's best not to overgraze."

A dialog box pops up.

[You have obtained a land deed that belongs to your family. Manage your own land well.]

Shao Yun was so happy when he looked at the land certificate with Mavica's signature.

From the beginning in Mondstadt, to the brief stay in Liyue, then to Inazuma, Xumi and Fontaine where he temporarily stayed to recuperate, he now owned land that truly belonged to him.

From then on, Ying, Xi, Shenhe, Paimeng, his brother-in-law, and Yuanshang finally had a place to take root.

"Thank you!"

Mavica looked at Shao Yun, whose fingertips were trembling, and thought to herself that this was just the beginning, so she continued to explain the value of the land she had prepared for Shao Yun.

"To thank you for your contribution to Nata, I've specially granted you tax-free privileges. You don't need to pay taxes on the harvest from your ranch and pasture!"

Shao Yun was shocked when he heard the word "duty-free".

This was the third best gift he had received so far. The first was Ying, the second was his own daughter, and now, it was this tax-free land certificate!

"Tax-free?" Shao Yun suddenly looked up at Mavica. "Is this true?"

Mavica looked at Shao Yun, who was so excited about the tax-free land, and chuckled. She said as a matter of course, "These are all the rewards you deserve."

Shao Yun carefully put the land certificate into his "Eastern Legend Backpack" and said excitedly, "I can't wait to tell Ying about this good news."

Mavica looked at Shao Yun, who was about to leave, and called him, saying, "Wait a moment, Mr. Shao Yun, I want to talk to you about something."

Shao Yun looked at Mavica with unconcealed excitement and asked, "What's the matter?"

Mavica asks about Mond.

"I've heard some rumors about Mond from Mr. Capitano, the First Captain of the Fatui Executive Officers... So, could you tell me the details?"

Shao Yun said "Oh" in his heart, and he was indeed heading that direction. He asked calmly, "Do you want to ask about the Wind God?"

Mavica raised her eyebrows, but didn't hide her feelings and nodded directly.

"Yes, he's dead?"

Shao Yun nodded slightly without any hesitation.

"Yeah, dead. Deader than dead... The whole god is blown up."

The air was still for a moment.

Mavica stared down at the tips of her boots, her fingertips unconsciously digging into her palms, and after a long moment she murmured a response.

"OK……"

She suddenly seemed to remember something, and raised her head and waved her hands, her movements so fast that they stirred up a gust of wind:

Then, in order to avoid any bad misunderstandings from Shao Yun, Mavica quickly waved her hand to distance herself from Fengshen and said:

"Don't get me wrong! I'm not trying to comment on anything, and I won't gossip."

Shao Yun looked at her like this and understood.

He knew Mavica's grudge too well, which caused the war between Nata and the Abyss to soar from the Hell level to the Shura level, and it was inevitable that the trouble was caused by the Wind God who always loved to "slack off".

Although Mavica didn't say it, she was definitely thinking about this in her heart.

"I understand." Shao Yun changed the subject and asked about the Heart of God.

"By the way, what are your plans regarding the Heart of God?"

These words were like a needle, accurately hitting the spot where Mavica was most worried.

She raised her hand and scratched her hair hard, and the fiery red hair was messed up like a ball of grass.

"This matter..." She sighed, with an indescribable sense of frustration in her voice.

"I remember everything Mr. Capitano did for Nata. When the Abyss invaded Nata, he led the Fatui to fight for his life. I will never forget this kindness."

But she changed the subject and said matter-of-factly, "But the Heart of God is part of our traditional culture of Nata, and it cannot be handed over easily."

"Moreover, if the Abyss returns again, the Heart of God is Nata's last resort."

In other countries, the Heart of God is an optional existence, but in Nata, the Heart of God is the trump card that protects the Kingdom of the Night God and Nata!

I can’t hand it over no matter what! If I hand it over now, she, Mavica, will be the sinner in Nata’s history!

Shao Yun nodded noncommittally and asked, "What does Capitano mean?"

"He said..." Mavica's throat moved as she explained, "He has already sent a message to the Queen of Winter, but while he's waiting for a reply, he wants to duel with me."

"He said he would use Nata's rules to defeat me fairly and then take the Heart of God."

Shao Yun pursed his lips, looked at her tense face, and suddenly smiled.

"But I guess you're not going to give up."

Mavica nodded. As a warrior, there was only winning and losing, no surrender!

"That's the problem. I can't lose for Nata, but deep down I don't want to be an enemy of the captain."

Shao Yun looked at the tax-free land certificate in his hand and had vaguely guessed what Mavica meant. Was she hinting that she needed his help?

But, this doesn't seem like Mavica's character. Isn't she the type to say whatever she wants to say?

Regardless of whether Mavica hinted at something or not, since she was so kind, how could I just stand by and watch?

"Don't worry, I will help you when the time comes!"

Seeing that Shao Yun seemed to take her complaints as a subtle request for help, Mavica quickly waved her hands and her tone suddenly became higher.

"No! Don't get me wrong! The rule of Nata is that fists rule. If I'm not as skilled as Capitano and Capitano steals the Heart of God, it's my own fault. I admit defeat!"

"I just... well, it would be best if Zhidong could just give up and avoid damaging the relationship."

Then, in order to avoid dwelling on the thorny issue of the Heart of God, Mavica changed the subject:

"Let's not talk about this anymore, it gives me a headache!"

"Come to think of it, I really have to thank you. When I was about to sacrifice my life to the Archon of Death, to be honest, I never thought you would come to stop me."

Shao Yun's thoughts unconsciously drifted back to the past, when Xitlalli was pulling his arm, her eyes red with anxiety.

After all, if it weren't for Xitila Li's insistence, he would have really devoted himself to finding a wife and would not have cared about the fire elsewhere.

But what Villette said was right. Some things are better left vague, and there is no need to reveal everything.

He withdrew his gaze, smiled at Mavica, and finally turned it into three words.

"You're welcome."

Seeing that there was nothing else to talk about with Shao Yun, Mavica didn't delay Shao Yun from sharing his joy of getting the tax-free land certificate with Ying, and said:

"Okay, I know you're anxious to find Ying to share the good news." She took a half step back and waved her hand. "If you need anything, just come to the arena's office and let me know. I'm probably here."

Shao Yun nodded and said goodbye: "Okay, then I won't bother you anymore..."

"Go ahead." Mavica waved her hand and said goodbye.

……

When Shao Yun just pushed open the door of the office, he saw Ying standing at the stone steps at the door.

The midday sun fell on her golden hair, making her look radiant.

Although Shao Yun can enter and exit the office at will, it does not mean that Ying can enter and exit at will.

After all, if anyone could freely enter and exit Nata's power center, wouldn't it become a vegetable market?

The Nata official from the office stopped Ying out of duty.

Ying didn't make a fuss, but stood quietly at the foot of the stone steps waiting, holding a "brand new" little notebook in her hand, which was the proof of Shao Yun's adventure.

"Ying?" Shao Yun walked down the stone steps quickly, a little surprised: "I thought you and Paimon had already gone to the House of Ennui to eat."

Ying handed over the adventure certificate and said, "This is for you."

Shao Yun took the certificate of adventure and couldn't help laughing.

"Thanks. But why don't you just give it to me when we eat? I made such a special trip."

"No." Ying suddenly put her arms around his arm, rubbed her cheek against his sleeve, and spoke in a soft voice.

"You're my husband, so if we can have dinner together, of course we should go together. Let's go! Shen He and Paimon are waiting for you."

Shao Yun looked down at Ying hugging his arm like a clingy little kitten, and he could no longer contain his joy.

He pulled the deed from his Eastern Legend backpack and handed it to her.

"Let's not talk about eating first. Here, take a look at this."

Ying took the deed and looked at it.

Well, fortunately, this land certificate is written in both the common language of Teyvat and the native language of Nata, otherwise Ying would not be able to understand what is written on it.

"Is this... a title deed? It looks so solemn."

"That's right!" Shao Yun nodded heavily. "And it's permanently tax-free!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't contain his excitement. He picked up Ying, spun her around, and said happily, "We have a home! Ying, you're going to be the mistress of the ranch!"

Ying, who was suddenly picked up, screamed and subconsciously hugged Shao Yun's neck, her cheeks suddenly turning red.

She caught a glimpse of the Nata people's furtive gaze not far away, and hurriedly patted Shao Yun's shoulder to stop struggling.

"Put me down now! There are so many people watching!"

Shao Yun seemed not to hear her. He held her and turned around twice before slowly stopping and carefully putting her back on the ground.

After Ying stood firm, she raised her hand to pat her hot cheeks and glared at him in reproach.

"You're such a grown-up, yet you're still so crazy."

Shao Yun scratched his head and said seriously, "Forgive me... I'm really too happy."

"From Mondstadt to Natta, we finally have a place that truly belongs to us."

Ying handed the deed back to Shao Yun, and suddenly narrowed her eyes, with a cunning arc in the corners of her eyes, and there was an inexplicable scrutiny in her tone.

"By the way, what do you think of Mavica?"

Shao Yun's heart skipped a beat. This question sounded ordinary, but in fact it contained a hidden mystery. It could be called a walking death question.

He coughed twice, scratched his temples, and laughed.

"Well... everyone's experience is different. I think you have to experience it yourself to know. What others say is not as real as your own experience."

"Oh?" Ying drew out the tone, and suddenly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a familiar smile with a little bit of sinister intent.

"That's right. That's perfect. While we're staying at the Holy Fire Arena, I have to get to know this Miss Vulcan better."

She deliberately pronounced the word "understand" lightly.

Shao Yun looked at her appearance, eyes, and tone, and felt that she looked familiar.

Just like when he was at Inazuma and told Ying about Kamisato Ayaka's stupid behavior, Ying had the same expression of "I'll just watch you quietly".

Afterwards, she even asked him questions in a roundabout way for half the night, such as "Is Miss Linghua very elegant?" and "How about a double happiness?"

"Why do I feel that the look in your eyes is the same as when you treated Kamisato Ayaka?"

When Ying heard Shao Yun mention Dao's wife, she reached out and hit him lightly.

"Don't bring up the past!" She tugged at Shao Yun's arm and shook it. "What I mean is, we're going to take root in Nata from now on, and the ranch is right here. We can't treat the God of Fire like enemies, can we?"

Then she stood on tiptoe, looked into Shao Yun's eyes, and spoke very seriously.

"With your temper, I'm really worried that you two will roll up your sleeves after just a few words. If I don't keep an eye on it, what will happen if the ranch is not built yet and you get into a fight with the God of Fire? I'm paving the way for you!"

Shao Yun was stunned by what she said and touched his chin in thought.

In Ying's eyes, am I such an easily irritated person?

"This... Can't you just trust me for once? Mavica and I have worked together before, so how can you just hit me like that?"

"Never mind." Ying tilted her head and put her hands on her hips.

"I finally have a family now, so I have to do my part! It's settled. I'll help you with the connections. After all, I'm the ranch mistress too!"

Shao Yun looked at Ying who called herself "the ranch mistress". He suddenly reached out and gently scratched the tip of her nose, saying affectionately, "Okay, listen to the ranch mistress."

Ying's nose felt itchy from being scratched by him, and she subconsciously shrank her neck. Most of her anger disappeared in an instant, and the corners of her mouth curled up secretly.

"That's pretty much it."

Then, she pulled Shao Yun to quicken his pace, saying as they walked, "Hurry up, hurry up, let's go eat!"