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[Genshin Impact] Chapter 472: The Rebuilt Jade Chamber (R18)
🕑 Added 2025-05-17 06:38:33 +0000 UTCLiyue Harbor.
The sky was painted in hues of dusk, marking that an entire day had passed since Nolan and the others had departed for their mission and now returned.
As they left The Chasm, following Dainsleif’s advice, they destroyed the machine the Abyss Order had failed to take with them—the one capable of amplifying the spring water's effects.
After that, Dainsleif departed, taking with him a Black Serpent Knight who had just barely retained a sliver of rationality. He intended to find a way to help the knight recover further.
After all, there was something deeply familiar about that knight—he was likely once one of Dainsleif’s close friends or subordinates. No matter what, Dainsleif couldn't just ignore him.
If Nolan remembered correctly, that knight’s name was Halfdan, and he indeed had a strong bond with Dainsleif.
Aside from that, Nolan left behind a “Sword God of Lumine” avatar to help eliminate the Black Serpent Knights who had completely lost their sanity and fallen into the Abyss’s grasp.
To help free them from the torment of their curse could be considered a kindness, after all.
At that moment, notifications on Nolan’s character panel kept popping up, indicating Adventure EXP gained.
By now, he had collected over 20,000 EXP.
The main issue was that the enemies were too spread out—only about two Black Serpent Knights per location—so cleaning them up took time.
Along the way, he also encountered other native monsters of The Chasm, which he cleared out too. EXP was EXP, after all—no sense in wasting the opportunity.
“Ningguang should be back in her newly rebuilt Jade Chamber by now. If we want to find her, we’ll need to go there,” Yelan said as she let her hands drop and looked up toward the massive floating building in the sky.
“Hehe, let’s go find her then!” Paimon cheered, delighted to see the Jade Chamber once again hovering high above.
“Mhm,” Nolan replied with a nod.
He glanced at Lumine beside him and noticed she was unusually quiet—no doubt still thinking about her brother.
A swirl of green wind-element energy formed under their feet, and the group unfurled their Wind Gliders, soaring toward the Jade Chamber.
Before long, they landed smoothly atop the floating palace. Looking at the rebuilt structure, Nolan noticed it looked nearly identical to how it was before its destruction.
It seemed Ningguang was a rather sentimental person.
Thanks to this, the group didn’t even need the help of her secretaries—they were already familiar with the layout and quickly made their way to Ningguang’s usual office.
At that moment, Ningguang happened to be there, standing before a notice board filled with slips of paper—each one holding the kind of trade secrets merchants would kill to obtain.
She turned her graceful, fair face toward them, her crimson eyes locking onto the group.
“Well? Did everything go smoothly?”
“With the great Paimon involved, there were a few hiccups, but of course the final outcome was perfect!” Paimon said proudly, arms akimbo.
Lumine sighed and rubbed her forehead, clearly exasperated.
Nolan, meanwhile, calmly organized the events in his mind and began to explain the entire mission to Ningguang.
“So even the Abyss Order showed up…” Ningguang murmured. “You’ve truly been through a lot. I’m glad everything turned out well in the end.”
Hearing that even a leader of the Abyss Order had appeared surprised her—learning it was Lumine’s brother left her even more intrigued.
Clearly, there was more to the story, but she didn’t pry. Instead, she smiled lightly and asked:
“Since you completed more than what was asked of you, your reward will be increased accordingly. Is there anything specific you’d like?”
[Ningguang Has Developed Good Feelings Towards You, Obtained 300 Affection Points. Current Affection Level: Lv. 9 (800/900)]
Nolan glanced at the message about Ningguang’s rising affection. He was just 100 points away from maxing out her favor level—shouldn’t take too long now.
He secretly began to anticipate what kind of affection skill he might get from her. "Hehe, Ningguang, just give me some treasure or something."
Paimon, with her little hands behind her back, said without hesitation.
"Oh," Ningguang recalled that Nolan's personal space needed valuable items to expand. She slightly pursed her lips, nodding her head: "Hehe, alright, I'll arrange it."
"Yay!" Paimon clapped her hands joyfully.
Nolan also cracked a smile. It seemed that Ningguang's reward would be generous, as they were all comrades, after all, naturally leading to generosity.
"I've put in quite a bit of effort too, Ningguang, how about giving me a few days off?"
Yelan said, crossing her arms across her chest.
"You took a break just a while ago, didn't you? But since there aren't any tasks lately, do as you please."
Ningguang said, also placing her hands on her upper abdomen, subtly lifting her chest wrapped in the qipao.
"Alright then." Yelan smiled with satisfaction.
The enemies they encountered today were formidable, even though Nolan and Lumine shared most of the burden, Yelan still wouldn't lower her guard.
Thus, maintaining a high level of focus and mental tension was quite exhausting.
In hindsight, without Nolan and Lumine's help at the Chasm, the task wouldn't have gone this smoothly.
[Yelan Has Developed Good Feelings Towards You, Obtained 220 Affection Points. Current Affecction Level Lv.5 (400/500)]
Nolan glanced at Yelan, feeling fortunate gaining more affection points.
After completing the mission report with Ningguang, night had fallen. Ningguang suggested that the group stay for dinner.
The first to agree was Paimon, who lit up excitedly at the mention of food.
Naturally, Nolan and the others didn't refuse, including Yelan. A dinner invitation from the Tianquan Star was indeed exceptional.
After dinner, Nolan, Lumine, and Paimon returned to the celestial realm to rest.
Having toiled in the underground mines all day, everyone wanted a hot bath to wash away their fatigue.
As Lumine and Paimon prepared the hot water for bathing, Nolan stopped Paimon, promising her a grand feast in exchange for her bath time with Lumine.
Paimon smirked at Nolan, not hesitating to agree.
Nolan cleared his throat, suppressing his excitement, swaggered towards the bathing room.
In the basket outside the bathroom lay Lumine's clothes: a backless white dress and a pair of over-the-knee boots at the bottom.
White bloomers and undergarments placed above. Nolan glanced, then quietly pushed open the unlocked wooden door, sneaking inside.
Lumine was washing her golden hair with eyes closed, warm water trickling over her tender, fair skin.
Leaving behind water trails.
Hearing the door, she thought it was Paimon, continuing to soap her hair, entirely defenseless.
Only when Nolan suddenly embraced her from behind did Lumine snap her eyes open, amber pupils slightly constricting.
Everyone in the living room heard a surprised "Ah," as a blush crept onto Lumine's fair face.
Lumine's startled gasp echoed softly in the steamy bathroom, her body tensing for a fleeting moment as Nolan's strong arms wrapped around her slick, wet frame.
The warmth of his chest pressed against her back, contrasting with the cool water cascading over them. Her heart thudded wildly, a mix of surprise and a stirring heat blooming within her as his hands slid over her slippery skin, tracing the curve of her waist with deliberate slowness.
"Nolan...?" she murmured, her voice breathy, tinged with both uncertainty and an undeniable undertone of curiosity.
Her amber eyes flickered with a spark of excitement, her initial shock melting away as she felt the firm grip of his hands pulling her closer.
"Shh," he whispered against her ear, his breath hot on her damp skin, sending shivers down her spine. His lips grazed the sensitive spot just below her earlobe, and she instinctively tilted her head to give him better access, her soapy hands pausing mid-motion in her golden hair.
The scent of her floral shampoo mingled with the humid air, intoxicating him as he pressed a trail of slow, deliberate kisses along her neck, tasting the faint saltiness of her skin mixed with the clean water.
Lumine's breath hitched as one of his hands slid upward, fingers brushing over the underside of her breast, teasing the soft, sensitive flesh there. Her body reacted on its own, a soft moan escaping her lips as she leaned back into him, feeling the hard evidence of his arousal pressing against her lower back through the thin fabric of his clothes.
The water continued to pour over them, drenching his shirt and pants, but he didn’t care—his focus was entirely on her, on the way her body trembled under his touch.
"You shouldn't sneak up on me like this," she whispered half-heartedly, though her tone betrayed her growing need. Her hands dropped from her hair, soap suds sliding down her arms as she reached back to grip his hips, pulling him even closer.
"Couldn’t resist," Nolan growled softly, his other hand gliding down her stomach, fingers dipping lower until they brushed over the soft mound between her thighs. Her gasp was louder this time, her legs instinctively parting just enough to grant him better access. He took full advantage, his fingers exploring her warmth with slow, teasing strokes, eliciting a series of quiet, desperate whimpers from her lips.
The water made every touch slick and smooth, heightening the sensation as his fingers moved with practiced precision, finding the sensitive bud that made her hips buck against his hand.
Lumine's head tipped back against his shoulder, her eyes fluttering shut as waves of pleasure began to build, her breaths coming in short, ragged pants. "Nolan... ahh... don’t stop," she pleaded, her voice barely above a whisper, lost in the haze of desire.
He obliged, increasing the pressure and speed just enough to push her closer to the edge, his own arousal throbbing painfully as he watched her unravel in his arms.
Her fair skin flushed a deep pink, the warmth of the water and the heat of their shared passion blending into an overwhelming crescendo. His lips found her neck again, sucking gently at the tender skin, leaving faint marks as a silent claim.
Just as she seemed on the verge of breaking, he slowed his ministrations, drawing a frustrated whine from her.
He chuckled darkly against her ear, the sound sending another shiver through her. "Not yet," he murmured, turning her around to face him. Her amber eyes were hazy with lust, her lips parted as she panted softly, water droplets clinging to her lashes and rolling down her cheeks like tears of ecstasy.
Nolan’s gaze raked over her, drinking in every detail of her glistening body—the way the water highlighted the curve of her breasts, the dip of her waist, the subtle quiver in her thighs. He shed his soaked shirt in one fluid motion, tossing it aside with a wet thud, revealing the lean, toned lines of his chest.
Lumine’s hands were on him immediately, fingers tracing the contours of his muscles with an almost reverent touch, her nails digging lightly into his skin as she pulled him closer.
Their lips crashed together in a hungry, desperate kiss, tongues tangling as they poured every ounce of pent-up desire into the connection. Her hands fumbled with the waistband of his pants, tugging insistently until he helped her, kicking the soaked fabric aside.
The barrier between them was gone, and the heat of their bare skin pressed together was electric, each touch amplified by the warm water cascading over them.
He lifted her effortlessly, her legs wrapping around his waist as he pressed her back against the tiled wall. The cool surface made her gasp against his lips, but the contrast only fueled the fire within her.
She could feel him, hard and ready, pressing against her entrance, and the anticipation made her squirm in his hold, a silent plea for more.
"Look at me," Nolan commanded softly, his voice rough with need. Her eyes locked with his, amber depths swimming with raw, unfiltered desire. Slowly, torturously, he eased into her, watching every flicker of expression on her face as she stretched to accommodate him.
Her mouth fell open in a silent moan, her head tilting back against the wall as he filled her completely, the sensation overwhelming in the best possible way.
He started to move then, a slow, deliberate rhythm that built with every thrust, the sound of water splashing mixing with their shared gasps and moans.
Lumine’s fingers tangled in his wet hair, pulling him closer as she rocked her hips to match his pace, chasing the peak that had been so cruelly delayed. The steam around them seemed to thicken, the air heavy with the heat of their passion as they lost themselves in each other.
Her walls tightened around him, the telltale sign of her impending release, and Nolan groaned low in his throat, the sensation driving him closer to his own edge. "Come for me," he urged, his voice a rough whisper against her lips, and it was all she needed.
Her body shattered around him, a sharp cry escaping her as waves of pleasure crashed through her, her nails digging into his shoulders as she clung to him through the storm.
He followed moments later, his own release hitting hard as he buried himself deep inside her, his grip on her thighs tightening as he rode out the aftershocks.
They stayed like that for a long moment, panting and trembling, the water still pouring over them as they caught their breath, foreheads pressed together in a quiet, intimate aftermath.
Eventually, he lowered her gently to her feet, though her legs wobbled slightly, and she leaned against him for support, a soft, satisfied smile curling her lips.
The warmth of the water and the lingering heat of their connection enveloped them, a private sanctuary amidst the steam.
***
Two days later.
The banquet Ningguang organized to celebrate the completion of the Jade Chamber was about to begin. Nolan, Lumine, and Paimon arrived early at Liyue Harbor.
A/N: Prepare for the event at the Jade Chamber?
(End of Chapter)
