Genshin Impact: Supreme Justice of Teyvat

Chapter 23: The Importance of Fishing for Information

Sun Jun, an individual who had awakened for two and a half years, remained at the first level of awakening. Though his abilities were unimpressive, his smooth and amiable personality had earned him a good number of friends.

Yet, his lack of power inevitably invited disdain from others. While he often plastered a smile in front of other awakened individuals, deep down, he was someone who loved to show off and boast.

His boasting method was unconventional—he chose to express himself on the internet by commenting on various posts with an air of authority, particularly on forums discussing awakened individuals.

He especially delighted in replying to posts where ordinary people expressed their desire to become awakened, finding satisfaction in the contrast. Among other awakened individuals, he was a fledgling at best, but online, he wielded his “keyboard fist” with pride.

“The world was plunged into eternal darkness without me, the mighty keyboard warrior! Keyboard, to my hands!”

As usual, Sun Jun was browsing forums related to awakened individuals, eager to find interesting posts to grace with his insights. He wanted to educate the masses on the harsh reality of the awakened world.

Scrolling through posts, he began replying:

“Can awakening extend one’s lifespan? Of course. Powerhouses beyond awakening can live up to two hundred years, and with certain life-extending treasures, three hundred years isn’t impossible.”

Despite his meagre strength, Sun Jun was indeed an awakened individual, possessing some genuine knowledge.@@novelbin@@

By mixing seven parts truth with three parts falsehood, he presented himself as an all-knowing master.

Such responses, which combined useful information with embellishments, naturally attracted attention. Many users left comments, likes, and strings of “666” (a popular expression for admiration). Some even sent him private messages, addressing him as a master.

The flattery left Sun Jun beaming with joy. Feigning a casual attitude, he moved on to other posts, ready to bask in more admiration.

Suddenly, a post caught his eye:

“Do awakened individuals have their own forums or private discussion spaces? Their world seems so mysterious!”

A forum for awakened individuals?

Sun Jun’s face stiffened. Such forums did exist, but they required a second-level awakening to register. These platforms allowed users to post requests for help and exchange resources—highly practical and convenient.

Unfortunately, Sun Jun had been stuck at the first level of awakening for over two years, unable to advance. As a result, he couldn’t create an account.

This limitation had become a sore spot for him, especially when his friends, who had access to the forum, would glance at him with pity whenever the topic arose.

The question had struck a nerve, souring Sun Jun’s previously cheerful mood. He quickly checked the profile of the post’s author.

“Lord of a Thousand Monsters? What kind of childish username is this? Must be a primary school student. Lord of Monsters? More like monster fodder.”

After venting his frustration, he decided to recover his mood by replying:

“Of course. Awakened individuals don’t mingle with ordinary people. Their discussions are about strategies to defeat monsters—truly a higher level of discourse.”

Sun Jun believed that it was only a matter of time before he reached the second level of awakening. When that day came, he would finally register and have even more material for boasting. For now, he enjoyed flaunting his superiority.

Meanwhile, the post’s author, Lu Yu, was fishing for information. His goal was to cast a wide net online, hoping to uncover useful details.

Despite his efforts, most users lacked the knowledge to answer his question, leaving the post dormant for over an hour. Just as he considered offering a reward, a reply appeared from a user named “Peerless Prodigy.”

“Peerless Prodigy? What an over-the-top name,” Lu Yu muttered, criticising the username. Being a pragmatic person, he disdained such pretentious titles.

As someone with the Monster Editor System, Lu Yu was destined to become the Lord of a Thousand Monsters—it was only a matter of time. But “Peerless Prodigy”? That reeked of immaturity.

Still, the reply seemed credible, prompting Lu Yu to review the user’s previous posts. The more he read, the more intrigued he became.

“This guy might actually be an awakened individual.”

Could “Peerless Prodigy” be a real prodigy among awakened individuals?

Then again, the awakened individuals Lu Yu encountered recently were no more impressive than low-level grunts.

“A prodigy of mediocrity… or a mediocre prodigy?” Lu Yu mused.

He decided to feign ignorance and asked another question:

“Does one need exceptional status and power to join the forum?”

“Naturally!” Sun Jun replied smugly.

“Only second-level awakened individuals can submit their credentials to register. Once registered, they can access the forum to post and exchange resources.”

Submit credentials?

Lu Yu frowned. With the power of two Morning Star-level monsters at his disposal, his strength was at least at the ninth level of awakening, far surpassing the registration threshold.

However, the requirement to submit credentials made him wary of connecting with the military.

What if he stole an account?

“Peerless Prodigy” seemed knowledgeable and might even have an account. Should Lu Yu pose as a woman, lure him out, and detain him for interrogation?

As Lu Yu considered this mischievous plan, Sun Jun, sitting in his southern district home, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as if a ferocious beast had locked onto him.

“What’s taking this guy so long to reply? Flatter me already! Don’t leave me hanging like this!” Sun Jun muttered impatiently, anxious for the anticipated adulation.

After an agonising minute of waiting, he finally saw Lu Yu’s reply!