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In reality, Paimon had simply downloaded Ji Taimei's video on a whim, without any particular intention behind it. However, his fans were not pleased.
The moment they saw the clip, their anger boiled to the point where it felt like their insides would explode!
Initially, many viewers found Paimon's video highly entertaining, as it was essentially the first-ever edited parody of its kind.
People began flooding the comments section:
"How did they achieve this effect? Did they use a head cover? But how did they film the explosion scene?"
"Hahaha... This is killing me! Which genius editor came up with this?"
Soon, Ji Taimei's dedicated fan base arrived at the battleground.
"Why are you smearing our beloved idol? Do you know how hard he works?"
Where there are fans, there are also detractors.
"I don't know, but I do know that the Knights of Favonius work tirelessly to protect Mondstadt and its people!"
"Is that even comparable? They're just doing their job; what's so strenuous about it?!"
"Ji Taimei is just a kid who trained for two and a half years. Mocking him like this could drive him to suicide!"
"Grandma, apologize immediately or we'll file a complaint with the Knights of Favonius!"
"It's just one video. Are you all seriously this delusional? If you don't like it, just scroll past!"
"You're just jealous of my brother's talent, trying to tarnish his reputation intentionally."
Many people had grown tired of Ji Taimei's ambiguous persona, neither masculine nor feminine, lacking clear identity. Their frustrations erupted in the comment section at this moment.
"Aiyoh, what's going on here~?"
***
As Paimon listened to the constant notifications on her phone, Lumine continued battling monsters, leaving little opportunity for her to check it.
Finally, once the battle concluded, Paimon retrieved her device.
"Traveler, my video has so many views! Hee-hee!" Paimon promptly flew in front of Lumine, boasting proudly.
Lumine clicked open the comment section and immediately felt her lips twitching as she read aloud, "Take a look yourself; they're cursing you!"
"Grandma, you idiot! Delete the video right away."
"Grandma, just wait—you'll see me reporting this to the Knights of Favonius. Brace yourself for a legal notice!"
***
Unfazed by her thick skin, Paimon placed her hands on her hips and declared defiantly, "Hmph, I, Paimon, fear no one! And I'm definitely not deleting it!"
"Not only that, I'll keep posting more!" Paimon being who she is, promptly bestowed Ji Taimei with a resounding nickname—Brother Chicken!
How dare they try to cancel her, Paimon? Did they think she couldn't edit a comeback? Hmph!
With renewed determination, Paimon began editing another video. It was unclear who taught her, but her video-editing skills were impressively sharp! Soon enough, Paimon released her second clip.
This time, it featured a person with a rooster head dancing while laying eggs on the ground.
Thoughtfully, she added a caption: "Don't eat Brother Chicken's eggs, fans!"
"Hmph!" Paimon turned off her phone, dismissing any further attention as it was lunchtime—no interruptions allowed.
"Which master editor made this? Can you take me as your apprentice? I want to join the Knights of Favonius!"
"How did you achieve this? Could Grandma OP please do a tutorial?"
"My brother works under 80-degree heat, yet here you are, delivering such icy words at a mere 40 degrees below zero."
For a moment, it was unclear whether she was genuinely naive or just a small-time troll.
Meanwhile, MiHoYo's video platform introduced a new section for edited clips. With her exceptional editing skills, Paimon swiftly became the top creator within that category.
Unaware of the online frenzy, Paimon remained focused on more important matters—like eating.
"Traveler, let's add one more egg, hehe!" Paimon and Lumine gathered around a makeshift stove built by Hilichurls. Grinning, Paimon rubbed her hands together and tossed another egg into the mix.
Lumine glanced at Paimon, stirred the concoction with a stick, and then patiently waited.
***
When Lin Feng saw Paimon's edited video, he couldn't help but exclaim her talent. However, upon discovering it was indeed Paimon through the System, he felt somewhat helpless.
Yet, as he watched the dancing chicken on the screen, he had a strange sense of déjà vu.
Tomorrow marks the recruitment for new knights; hopefully, there will be some promising candidates...
***
At Angel's Gift Tavern:
"New viewers, give me a follow! I'll help you clear Spirit Knight for free..."
Venti chuckled and grabbed a bottle of wine, taking a hearty swig. His table was cluttered with various alcoholic beverages, all earned through his gaming prowess.
Inebriated, Venti opened the game and selected three fans to guide them through Spirit Knight.
"Huh? Why are there eight people here? Is something wrong?" Rubbing his eyes, he looked again, but now only four players remained visible.
"Broadcaster, stop drinking; you're already drunk!"
"Yeah, your face is red. People might think you're just flushed if they don't know you've been drinking..."
Glancing at the chat, Venti laughed. "No worries... I, Venti, can handle thousands...thousands of cups without getting drunk!" He shook his head vigorously, trying to clear the alcohol from his mind.
"Oh no, I waited so long in line, and now the broadcaster can't continue."
Finally, unable to hold on any longer, Venti slumped over the table and fell fast asleep.
***
Later that evening, Lin Feng headed towards the snow-capped mountains as usual.
"Lalala, lalala, it's a great day today..."
"Woah..." Suddenly, six Hilichurls wielding wooden clubs emerged from a nearby shrubbery.
Lin Feng hastily pulled out his phone, ready to deceive them with his translation trick. However, without any hesitation, they charged straight at him.
"I haven't stolen your Sunsettias! Let me go!" Lin Feng ran while using his phone for translation.
"Trying to sow discord among us, undermining unity - bad!" The phone translated the Hilichurls' words.
As Lin Feng fled, he glanced back, stumbled, and crashed headfirst into something surprisingly soft—it didn't feel like a tree.
He turned around to find Eula, slightly flushed, looking down at him with her massive sword raised.
Quickly raising his hands and ducking his head, Lin Feng feared being crushed by Eula's blow.
However, she ignored him and rushed forward, swiftly dispatching the Hilichurls.
Eula had been concerned after hearing about Lin Feng's encounter with Hilichurls the previous day, prompting her to check on the situation herself today.
Unexpectedly, she arrived just as Hilichurls were chasing Lin Feng. As she prepared to intervene, Lin Feng stumbled and collided directly into her.
She could have easily dodged, but fearing that Lin Feng might hit his head on the ground and become incapacitated, she chose not to move aside.
Now, her Slime body still tingled with pain, accompanied by a peculiar sensation unfamiliar to her, making it difficult to describe.
Realizing the sword hadn't descended, Lin Feng cautiously opened his eyes to find Eula staring icily at him.
"Haha, thank you for saving me!" Lin Feng quickly chuckled, feeling somewhat awkward.
"Hmph, I'll remember this collision as a debt against you!" Eula replied coldly.
"Eula, did you come specifically to rescue me? That's incredibly touching!" Lin Feng expressed gratefully.
"Hmph, I was merely passing by. Considering we're colleagues in the Knights of Favonius, I decided to save you without wasting my time," Eula stated with a hint of pride, glancing at Lin Feng.