Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

Spear in hand, Captain Wang Hu remained unaware of the two's hidden thoughts.

"Brother Nathan, if you can't hold on, make sure to call for a stop!"

Since this was combat testing, they would be using real weapons. Weapons show no mercy, so he wanted Nathan to be prepared.

Even though Nathan's physical test results were outstanding, this battle-hardened Millelith squad captain didn't think he would pose much trouble. Raw strength needed proper technique to be effective. In terms of combat experience, Captain Wang Hu was confident he would overwhelm his opponent.

Unfortunately, the captain had completely miscalculated. Thanks to the life simulator's help, an ordinary person could be transformed into an experienced warrior without any effort.

"Understood, Captain Wang Hu. Don't forget you can call for a stop too!"

Nathan took his stance, stealing a glance at the observing Keqing. She maintained an examining gaze, as if trying to see through him completely.

This only made Nathan more hesitant to use the Yunlai Swordsmanship. If Keqing recognized it, he might be accused of... stealing another family's secret techniques.

"Come, Brother Nathan... I'll let you attack first!"

Since this was a test, Captain Wang Hu offered Nathan the first move.

"Well then... don't mind if I do!"

With a slight smirk, before his words even finished, Nathan had vanished from his spot.

"So fast!!!"

"So fast!!!"

Both Captain Wang Hu on the field and Keqing watching from the sidelines shared the same shock.

But beyond surprise, Keqing found further confirmation.

"Indeed... this is exactly the speed that Nathan possessed!"

Keqing hadn't forgotten the ghost-like speed Nathan showed during their previous sparring sessions. Seeing this nearly invisible movement trajectory, the girl was already half-convinced.

Next, she just needed to identify his swordsmanship to completely expose his disguise.

However, what followed didn't go as Keqing expected.

After flashing to Captain Wang Hu's front, Nathan merely executed an ordinary sword swing. Deliberately avoiding the stunned opponent, he struck directly at the spear shaft.

"Clang!"

The sound of clashing metal echoed throughout the training ground.

"Such... such powerful force!"

Gripping his spear, Captain Wang Hu felt his hands trembling. Just from this brief exchange, he could feel Nathan's overwhelming presence.

This was definitely no novice—only someone tempered between life and death could demonstrate such quality.

Knowing he was at a disadvantage, the captain no longer dared to underestimate his opponent. He suddenly rallied and launched a counterattack.

Wielding his spear, he executed a five-thrust combination.

Faced with this fierce assault, Nathan parried effortlessly. Each block was perfectly timed.

"What's going on?"

The more he attacked, the more shocked Captain Wang Hu became. Every one of his strikes seemed to have been read by Nathan.

This ease came from his blue-quality Sword Intuition. Each time, Nathan could clearly predict the attacking position before his opponent moved.

As the fight deepened, Captain Wang Hu increasingly felt that his and Nathan's abilities weren't on the same level. It felt like he was completely under Nathan's control.

As for Keqing watching from the sidelines, the current situation didn't surprise her at all. If this really was her childhood friend, he had possessed earth-shattering strength by age fourteen.

That final battle on that night, Nathan not only defeated the monster but also greatly altered the surrounding terrain. That night technique had carved away half the mountain range at Nantianmen Valley.

In the end, it even alarmed the adepti far away in Jueyun Karst.

Because of such strength, easily defeating a Millelith squad captain didn't surprise Keqing.

Now she frowned slightly, her expression unusually serious. Rather, she was concerned that Nathan hadn't used the Yunlai Swordsmanship at all.

"My turn to attack!"

The situation on the training ground shifted. After parrying a series of attacks, Nathan finally struck back.

With an upward slash, he sent Captain Wang Hu's spear flying. The weapon soared through the air before planting itself firmly in the ground.

Losing his weapon meant losing the ability to fight.

Captain Wang Hu shook his head and said to Nathan with a bitter smile.

"You win, Brother Nathan!"

"You're too kind, Captain Wang Hu. Did I pass the test?"

"Not just passed— it was perfect!"

He accepted his defeat wholeheartedly before Nathan's demonstrated strength. Being defeated in one move while Nathan still held back showed this was just the tip of the iceberg.

"Brother Nathan, on behalf of the Millelith, welcome to our ranks!"

Captain Wang Hu spread his arms, speaking with genuine sincerity. Strong individuals deserve respect wherever they go.

With Nathan's abilities, he would report this up the chain of command— there was no way someone like this would start as a mere soldier.

"Wait..."

Just as Nathan was about to nod in agreement, Keqing suddenly interrupted their conversation.

"I think joining the Millelith would be beneath Nathan's talents!"

"Lady Keqing, you mean...?"

"I believe with Nathan's abilities, he should work by my side instead!"

Keqing walked over slowly, her eyes fixed intently on the nervous Nathan.

She attributed his not using the Yunlai Swordsmanship to the difference in strength levels. An opponent like Captain Wang Hu wasn't enough to make Nathan show his true abilities.

So Keqing chose to keep Nathan by her side for careful observation.

But the more she looked at him this way, the more pressure Nathan felt. After all, he had been trying to deceive the Yuheng since the beginning.

"That's right... Brother Nathan, your talents would be better used serving the Qixing!"

Captain Wang Hu clapped his hands. Between joining the Millelith and serving the Liyue Qixing, the better prospect was obvious.

"I..."

Nathan didn't know how to respond to Keqing's invitation.

After all, his original intention was just to lay low.

But staying by the girl's side seemed like it would be quite troublesome.

"Nathan... if you don't speak, I'll take that as agreement!"

Keqing pressed on, not wanting to give him a chance to refuse.

But at that moment, a fourth voice suddenly joined their training ground.

"Why should Nathan stay by your side? I disagree with this!"

The voice belonged to a tall woman.

Dressed in elegant, noble attire, she slowly approached the training ground.

Interrupted by the newcomer, Keqing looked at her with displeasure!

"Tianquan... Ningguang!!!"