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moonbiit-arts · 14 days

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'Bane of All Evil'

happy birthday Xiao ♡♡♡

#魈生誕祭2024 #Xiao #genshin impact #genshin impact xiao #genshin #fanart #xiao day #hbd #birthday art #vigilant yaksha #alatus #adeptus xiao #bane of all evil #ily my main #main mans forever #rraAAAHHH #also his birthday message........#RAAAAAAHHHHH #conquerer of demons

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rocketeerie · 14 days

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY XIAO!!! 💚

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cheese-ception · 9 months

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Měimèng

美梦 [ měimèng ] means sweet dream warnings: none word-count: 605

Xiao's bond with you is strong - so much so that he occasionally offers a reminder, voice gruff as he tells you of his fears about the possible effects his prolonged presence may cause. At times he disappears for days - or even weeks, claiming it is for your own good, only to return looking worn out, exhaustion written all over his features, causing the already existing seeds of worry in your heart to take root. Eventually you can no longer take it and decide to try and follow him - but to no avail, coming to the conclusion that tracking down an adeptus who doesn't wish to be found is no easy task. Aware of your attempts, the stubborn yaksha continues to avoid you, much to your dismay. Refusing to just give up, you persist even so, setting out to chase after him time after time, chipping away at his resolve to remain hidden, bit by bit, until curiosity finally puts a halt to his evasiveness, offering you a chance to find him at last. It is then you get to see exactly why he has been attempting to hide as he regards you warily, covered with in sweat, chest heaving in a staccato of sharp intakes of breath and exasperated exhales. You try to approach him closer and he shakes his head, the unspoken warning not to dare looming between you like an invisible barrier. Not wanting to pressure him further while he's in such a state, you let go, retreating to your room at the topmost level of the inn, glad to have shared at least that short, albeit rather unsettling, moment. Several weeks pass by, blossoms of concern blooming underneath your sternum, stemming from Xiao's extended absence. Yet despite them, you still choose to give him time, to let him come back to you on his own terms. And come back he does. Quietly watching from the rooftop for a while, tentative steps finding their way into your lodgings only once he's assured you're sound asleep. He wants more than anything to simply be with you, to feel you place your palm upon his brow and let the relief your closeness provides wash over him like a soothing rain while you cradle his head in your hands. But he finds himself uncertain. Reluctant to be the subject of your pity - or worse yet, to have his crippling bouts of karma cause you any harm. He settles down by the side of your bed, close enough to feel your warmth but without a direct contact, allowing his eyes to close in a moment of blissful indulgence - a respite he has ached for longer than he'd ever wish to admit.

"Just for a little while," he tells himself, sliding an arm between the blanket and his cheek, leaning against the edge of your mattress carefully. After all, adepti don't really need to rest, right? The soft rays of sunshine greet a brand new day and you wake with Xiao still by your side, stirring slightly at the sensation of your fingers combing through his teal streaked hair. At last, you feel like you can breathe again, solace dissolving the pesky tangle of doubts wedged in your chest as you take in the sight of his relaxed form, dozing peacefully mere inches away. Emboldened by overwhelming affection, you lean down, pressing a loving kiss to his forehead. Your actions, gentle as they are, don't go unnoticed, reflected in the yaksha's pleasant dream, sweeter now than it already was before. Perhaps someday he might get used to this. You know you definitely could.

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#xiao #xiao genshin impact #genshin impact #genshin impact fanfics #xiao x you #xiao x reader #genshin impact imagines #genshin impact hcs #genshin #alatus #yaksha #vigilant yaksha

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bluepapermints · 2 years

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《The Vigilant Yaksha》

~The Road Home~

Based on Hidden Dreams of the Depth.

Plz remember that Zhongli is your family too, Xiao!

Plz read from Left to Right!

And before anyone ask, yes, I am the artist.

Explanations n disclaimers:

Pg 4

Zhongli's hand becomes Rex Lapis's one.

Zhongli coming for Xiao shows how much he cares about the people around him, he doesn't want to lose anyone dear to him anymore.

He is telling Xiao that he is his family too.

Pg 4, 5 & 6

Zhongli's hands are the same, both where he grabbed Xiao's hand in the Chasm, and pats Xiao's head in flashback scene

Pg 6

I showed the wide open skies to symbolize Xiao's escape and ties it to his past, symbolizing his freedom

Pg 8

It's is actually the prologue, but I felt it would be more impactful if I put it at the end, to remind everyone of Xiao's roots, and tie everything together to the title.

By the way, I am not sure whether Xiao was Alatus before meeting Zhongli, or was Alatus a name given by Zhongli, as the lore wasn't clear on that part, so plz accept this as just my headcannon, thanks!

Clearer ver at my Twitter: [ https://twitter.com/aldreichd/status/1537095406215081985 ]

Plz Do NOT repost.

Video edits to Red Book, TikTok are totally NOT allowed.

Reblogs are VERY welcome, thanks

#xiao #genshin impact #Zhongli #rex lapis #genshin #genshin xiao #alatus #hidden dreams of the depth #the vigilant yaksha

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akko-kagori · 10 months

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Xiao towards his loved ones summed up in a single Image:

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lunetoone · 7 months

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touch only where supposed to

summary , a movie night turns upside down when you get curious and touch xiao's horns. obviously, you were only massaging him. to him however....

⊰: incubus!sub!xiao x naive! neutral!reader

minors dni

xiao seems to be uncomfortable from sitting on the same spot and the same seat for 2 hours now.., really did you have to pick a 3 hour movie? was an hour not enough for you?

he really regrets making the one year one day deal where he has to listen to whatever you say. he sighs to himself.

"xiao ? are you okay? you seem uncomfortable" you glance over at the yaksha, squirming in his seat and sighing occasionally. "you think? ive been seating here for 2 hours when is this movie ending??" he crosses his arms pouting and scoffing like a brat. "xiao you should've said something, here come lay on my lap" you pat your lap inviting him and smiling.

he hesitates but cave in after being uncomfortable for the hundredth time. the position is rather comforting to him and he can finally stretch his legs, thank archons you're rich and have a huge ass couch.

you seemed to be focusing alot on the movie. before xiao layed on your lap you played around with the spare remote that has the batteries removed. twirling it, pushing the buttons and dragging your fingers along it. now with xiao on your lap how can you distract yourself, you want to play with something in your hands and surprise surprise your little incubus boyfriend has sharp horns.

you've always been curious about a demons horns, you've read it was highly sensitive but you dont think so i mean its just horns right ? whats the big deal.

so without warning you land your hands on his horns, his eyes only widens but he leaves it be knowing you probably just needed to lay your hands on something.

but to his surprise you continue touching it more, especially the pointy part. you press your thumb on it not realising how sensitive that part is, honestly you just want to see how sharp it is. you drag and stroke your finger on the poor demons horns , but he seems quiet so your theory was correct a demons horn are not that sensitive after all!

but to xiao this was torture. if you could see his face right now you'd stop what youre doing. his hands are on his mouth muffling the moans he tried oh so hard to keep earlier but you keep touching them. his body is trembling and his free hand gripping the couch, a very visible hard on.

"ah.. ahn.. love c-can you stop that?" his voice comes out more whiny then expected of his usual cold stern voice. "stop what? oh this? sorry but you seem fine dont worry. imagine this like a... oh! a spa, you've never been to one right? yeah imagine this is a massage at the spa" your reply of innocence shines and so does the smile you give to the demon.

"mmh.. what youre doing i-isnt a massage.. ah-" despite his moans and whines you still insist on saying this is a spa, your naive brain is not processing just how dangerous this is. "relax xiao, now shut up its a good part"

but how can he shut up if you just wont stop touching him! this poor boy. again, you keep touching it. you use it as a indicator on your feelings towards to movie, some sad scenes you gripped onto his horns and oh boy was he loud.

"ah! a-...p-please love, ha.. st-stop" obviously you didnt hear him. even if a burglar came into your house you wouldn't hear them. at happy scenes you slow down, his moans and pants were of a relieved one only for you to continue abusing his poor horns because the soon happy scene turned to a murder one.

the end of the movie is nearing and so is xiao, the couple of the movie seems to finally make the next step and get married. you cry tears of happiness after the buildup of the couple, but xiao's tears was of overstimulation. youre stroking and gripping is only faster now and his voice and moans are way louder, he gives no fucks, he'll even let the neighbors hear.

"ah! pl,-please dont stop haa... hnnh love f-aster!" he whines, incoherent words and mumbles come out with slurry tones. his before muffled mouth from his hand are of a crosseyed lip biting xiao, his free hand if you can even see them from the dim lighting is palming his bulge that was leaking of precum moments ago.

finally the couple of the movie kiss and you grip so hard out of happiness with tears rolling down your eyes, and so does xiao.

"ah!! s-shit" his body jolts and his pants are faster and then slower to now heavy breaths.

the movie plays the end credits and you turn on the lights, stretching. "wow that was an amazing movie! i loved the part where they confessed on the beach, what was your favourite part?"

xiao who was now sitting up, body twitching while slouching, eyes closed and occasionally moaning softly from the aftermath, only nods. and finally everything click, the sweat beads and wet spot of his pants.... that wasnt just a massage it was a special massage.

that night you were apologising to a sulking xiao, next time he'll remember to get back at you and your pervy ways.

#xiao #xiao smut #genshin impact #xiao genshin impact #xiao genshin x reader #xiao genshin smut #vigilant yaksha

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viatrixtravels · 4 months

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VEE'S SHOUTOUT LIST FOR 2023

I saw one of my mutuals doing this and since I joined the Genshin RPC in 2023, I figured it'd be a good way to thank those who have given my silly Lumi and the food-loving Paimon a chance! <3

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

-> I tried my best to include everyone. If I missed someone, I am sorry. > < Most likely it was not my intention!

-> A lot of the peeps mentioned in this post have multiple blogs. I only included one blog (either their main or the one I've interacted with the most)

First of all, the lovely people who I have interacted with (on a frequent basis)...

@starredvisions @venitdomum @house-of-tales @hcttrick @princepsstellas @clockwork-freminet @not-the-darknight @adeptus-xiao-official @starlitwishes @fleetinglotus @ask-childe-official @yxkshasfavor @from-past-the-stars @stxrmuses @vigilant-yaksha-asks @grislyintentions @viigilant @narvvhal @the-chaos-siblings @micsmasmuses @sasouken

Secondly, those who I have (yet) to interact with, or have only shortly spoken to, but who I love seeing on my dash!

@nagareboshiko @tosxah @puppetforged @wishtwined @vaultingfist @amemoire @dustsmemory @capravulpes

Non-Genshin blogs (for the most part) but who are fun to see cause chaos on the dash.

@lawain-dimensional-heroes @ancicntforged

Blogs who are no longer active but I have fond memories of writing with them.

@chief-kreideprinz @sneakydetective

Non-RP blogs but who have a special place in my heart

@kiremrem & @krisichiki for providing me with A+ Xiaolumi content. uwu

@redfirefox-55 for liking a bunch of my posts and being a fellow Xiaolumi simp. <3

@fusaex3 the closest friend I have made in the Genshin community who will listen to me ramble about Lumine & all of my ships as well as play co-op with me to help me proceed through the game or take pictures. ;w;

Last but not least, I want to shout out TOSHKA. They only interact with me through anon so I cannot tag them, but every ask I get from them is an absolute delight. Thank you so much for being part of this community and interacting with me! <3

"Ready?"

"Set!"

"Go...!"

"THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!"

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krisichiki · 1 year

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【 Dance to Conquer Demons 】 Just a glimpse of the Vigilant Yaksha protecting Liyue from the shadows...

#xiao #xiao genshin impact #genshin impact #Fanart #vigilant yaksha #conqueror of demons

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sakuramoussy · 7 months

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Genshin Impact Anemo Users - 4.1 edition!

Anemo is my favorite element, so in my goal to draw every Genshin character in this sort of 'trading card' style, I needed to start with these guys!

Who is your favorite Anemo user?

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moonbiit-arts · 2 months

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value practice turned full blown doodle :>

#xiao x aether #genshin impact #xiao #aether #xiaoaether #xiaother #xiao x traveler #adeptus xiao #vigilant yaksha #genshin #fanart #ship art #otp #anime #manga #doodle #study

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hazhin · 9 months

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-☾︎ 𝐗𝐈𝐀𝐎 ☽︎-

☞︎︎︎ Artist : Nocetus on Twitter ! ☜︎

#genshin impact #genshin liyue #liyue #xiao x reader #alatus #adeptus xiao #fanart #vigilant yaksha #artwork #art #studio ghibli #studio ghilibi

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cheese-ception · 9 months

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Yīnyuán Hóngxiàn

姻缘红线 [ yīnyuán hóngxiàn ] means the red thread of fate warnings: none word count: 687

During a shopping trip in the Liyue Harbor with Zhongli, you decide to look for a small but meaningful gift for Xiao. After careful deliberation, combined with a touch of mirthful advice from the retired geo archon, you opt for a red string bracelet, with another one for you to match. Zhongli tells you that one of the meanings behind this sort of a bracelet is protection against bad karma, and you can't help but to find that to be quite the touching sentiment, especially considering Xiao's condition. What he neglects to mention, however, is the fact that a crimson string of identical hue is also believed to signify the inevitable fate of marriage between two people destined to be together. Oblivious to that knowledge you complete your purchase, bid farewell to your esteemed advisor and set off for a trip to Wangshu Inn, elated at the thought of presenting the yaksha with your little token of affection. As soon as you reach the spacious balcony, serene and bathed in moonlight by the time your journey concludes, you waste no time and call out to him. Just as the last letter of his name rolls off your lips, he is there, and your heart flutters in your chest, the eagerness with which he appears before you never failing to pull at its strings. Focused on you, Xiao appears visibly pleased to see that you are not in any danger, and you proceed to explain the reasons behind his summons. Or try to, anyway. You stammer a bit, pulling the box with your gift out of your sleeve, awkwardly requesting for him to remove his right glove, and he obliges, patiently waiting for you to finish with your ministrations. Carefully, you finally manage to tie the red bracelet on for him, but as you're about to let go of his wrist, you feel a gentle grasp around your hand, eyes meeting his in a daze. "This is unexpected," he murmurs as he holds you still, cheeks tinged with a rapidly spreading blush. The sight leaves you at a loss for words and before you manage respond, he continues. "We have been close for quite a while and surely you are aware of my feelings for you, but for you to suddenly propose like this is still rather surprising." It really is your turn to be surprised though, the realisation of his interpretation hitting you like a crashing wave, causing you to promptly glance away. Noticing the shift in atmosphere, Xiao's shoulders stiffen, his hands snatched away from you by the prickly pang of regret. "Perhaps I misunderstood," he utters, his voice barely above a whisper. "It is unsurprising you wouldn't want to truly bind yourself to one such as I, after all. Think nothing of this brief lapse in my judgement. Thank you, though. For the gift. I shall cherish it nevertheless." His gaze lingers on you, intense and sincere, and it's then that your mind is made. Before you even fully realise it, you bridge the space between your bodies, cupping his still flustered face, your shared warmth dispelling some of the tension. Xiao's eyes close and he leans into your touch. It feels beyond precious and intimate. A display of trust reserved just for you. Letting one of your hands drop back to his wrist, the pads of your fingers caress it gently, stroking his skin as well as the red string that adorns it. "You didn't misunderstand." "…" He blinks, confused, lips parting slightly in silent anticipation. "While the original intent of this gift wasn't as such, please don't be mistaken. I would very much love for it to be the symbol of our bond as well, if that's what you also want." The following moment, all is still. No more words get exchanged between the two of you, but the way Xiao's hold on you tightens tells you more than any of them ever could, the relieved sigh which he lets out the only sound as he cradles you to his chest tenderly, grateful to accept all that you've chosen to give him. ________ Masterlist

#xiao #xiao genshin impact #genshin impact #genshin impact fanfics #xiao x you #xiao x reader #genshin #alatus #yaksha #vigilant yaksha #genshin impact imagines #genshin impact hcs

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anemcreign · 3 months

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*stuck in bird form*

"........"

#dash commentary #Vigilant Yaksha[ Xiao - IC ]#Vermillion Bird[ Adaptus Form ]#Art Credit: usa_chins on Twitter #who wants to approach the tiny chicken nugget? xD

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merresirin · 1 year

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Even my Twitter haven’t seen this yet, you’re so special my dear tumblr followers

Sketch was made during the 3.0 seelie event, and i just was a happy miss xiao main

#genshin xiao #vigilant yaksha #adeptus xiao #xiaolumi #xiao #alatus #genshin fluff #genshin fanart #artists on tumblr #my art #illustration #fanart #lumine #genshin lumine #traveler #merresirin

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fluffnari · 1 year

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Tell me we weren't just friends

Characters: Xiao | Tighnari Angst | Comfort | NSFW Minors DNI Kinda lame, sorry

When did love form in this little routine that you and Xiao do was it a mystery to you both? Neither one will confess, one out of fear that the other truly believe you could do better.

But what was better than being pressed against the mattress, Xiao's body over you. Sharing his heat, his breath, giving you his body that no one else but you has got to experience in this way.

You never wanted this to end.

His breath stutters upon exhaling as you squeeze him with your impending release. Xiao pressed his forehead against yours, hand trailing up your bare sides, following the length of your arm until connecting with your hand.

Something deep in his chest choked him up, forcing Xiao to close his eyes, latching his lips with yours in a heated kiss. This was all you wanted, to be satisfied for the night. An agreement he willingly did just to be so close to you.

He didn't want it to end.

He wanted it to end.

It was too much, yet not enough. Xiao loved every second of this with you, couldn't even think of ever being with someone else in such an intimate way. But he wanted more. And he didn't believe he was worthy of more.

The grip on your hand and waist tightens to a bruising hold, his rhythm faltering as he lets out a high moan. Xiao looks at you, hand freeing yours to gently hold your face.

Please, give him more than this.

A high-pitched whine leaves you as he bottoms out. Your arms shake, struggling to keep yourself up with the rhythm he sets. There was something about the way Tighnari sounds doing such an act. So breathy, small whimpers in between needy groans.

He never held back from you.

The sound can be heard from outside, but neither of you cared. Enjoying the feeling of one another just like any other time Tighnari let his frustrations out on you. Thinking back on it now, you should have stopped it before your heart could get involved.

But it was too late, even as he pulls you up so that your back is flushed against his chest. One hand wrapped lightly around your throat and the other trailed down to your overstimulated clit. Tighnari couldn't stop the growl that left him as you reached back and gripped the hair near his ears.

He wanted to bite. Mark you as his for the rest of your lives. But without proper talk or consent, he doesn't.

There was supposed to be simple. No feelings were involved. He sure messed that up. His grip on your throat tightens a little as you climax, Tighnari not stopping.

After this, he was done being friends.

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dkniade · 1 year

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Translating Xiao’s “Hello” Voiceline

This line’s formal tone and word choice in particular makes him sound like an immortal figure in a xianxia drama. It’s hard to convey in English, but the best equivalent in English speech would be a bard character going all Shakespherean (so like, Fischl, I guess). I’ll include both a Shakespearean-esque rendition, and a base translation in prose.

Original and Renditions / Tone in the Different Languages / Translation Notes on Chinese Words and Idioms / Localizing It into Shakespearean English

Original

如遇失道旷野之难，路遭贼人之难，水火刀兵之难，鬼神药毒之难，恶兽毒虫之难，冤家恶人之难，便呼我名。

「三眼五显仙人」——「魈」，听召前来守护。

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My Rendition

Come pathless wilds or thievish tricks, crises grave or spirits vile, hidden beasts or mortal foes, call out my name.

“The Mighty and Illuminated Adeptus”— Xiao, summoned hither to protect.

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Translation in Prose

Edit: the character 难 is better translated as “calamity” instead of “disaster”

If you encounter the disaster of losing your path in the wilderness, the disaster of running into thieves on roads, the disaster of natural calamities and war, the disaster of manipulative gods and poisonous medicine, the disaster of malicious beasts and poisonous insects, or the disaster of arch-nemeses and evil-doers, then call out my name.

“The Mighty and Illuminated Adeptus”— “Xiao”, summoned here to guard you.

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Official Translation

If you awake to a knife at your throat, if monsters dig their claws into you, if death comes knocking at your door, call out my name. Adeptus Xiao. I will be here when you call.

Tone

Key Traits of Archaic Chinese Speech

uses few characters to express rich imagery

descriptive four-character phrases are a giveaway

implied subjects with limited use of pronouns or “I” or “you”

results in a compact and poetic “less is more” style

common speaking style for immortals (仙人) in xianxia dramas

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Key Traits in Chinese Voiceline

archaic Chinese

extremely formal tone

lists off various intense, worst-case scenarios

last line implies someone under a contract or code of honour (think wuxia escorts)

overall signifies he’s an Adepti due to his poetic speech (see above section)

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Key Traits in Official Translation

edgy

lists off some bad scenarios

loyal

(kind of hard to take seriously)

The translation of this particular line did not do Xiao justice at all. The archaic tone is completely lost, the intense scenarios are watered down and replaced, and the last line forgoes his longer title along with his implied contract-abiding loyalty.

In addition, in his profile specifically (rather than quests), due to the voice acting, Xiao’s Chinese voice gives the image of a distant/cold and calm young man, while his English voice makes him sound like an edgy teenager.

Words and Phrases

Edit: “[scenario]之难” is better translated as “the calamity of [scenario]” instead of “the disaster of [scenario]”

The Chinese line follows the format of “If you encounter the disaster of [scenario], [lists off six disastrous scenarios], then call my name. [Adeptal Title] — Xiao, [formal declaration of a summon to protect].” The scenarios are each a four-character phrase, followed by 之难 (“the disaster of~”).

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失道旷野之难

pinyin: Shīdào kuàngyě zhī nàn / Shi1dao4 kuang4ye3 zhi1 nan4

“The disaster of losing your path in the wilderness”

Man VS nature

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路遭贼人之难

pinyin: Lù zāo zéirén zhī nàn / lu4 zao1 zei3ren3 zhi1 nan4

lit. “The disaster of running into thieves on roads”

贼人 refers to thieves or bandits

likely alluding to Treasure Hoarders

Man VS man

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水火刀兵之难

Shuǐhuǒ dāobīng zhī nàn / Shui3huo3 dao1bing1 zhi1 nan4

“The disaster of natural calamities and war”

lit. “The disaster of blade-wielding soldiers of fire and water”

This one likely refers to the idiom 刀兵水火 (lit. “Blade-wielding soldiers and fire and water)

刀兵 refers to war; 水火 refers to natural disasters of floods and fires

Overall, natural and man-made calamities (idiom: 天灾人祸)

Man vs nature, man vs society

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鬼神药毒之难

Guǐshén yào dú zhī nàn / Gui3shen2 yao4 du2 zhi1 nan4

“The disaster of manipulative gods and poisonous medicine”

lit. “The disaster of demonic gods and poisonous medicines”

鬼神 refers to evil spirits, evil deities, etc

Possibly alluding to the hatred of the fallen gods Xiao slayed, or perhaps manipulative deities?

药毒 can refer to medicine with poison in them, expired/low-quality medicine, or misusing medicine for a treatment. Generally, something bad with natural properties medicine

man VS nature (?)

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恶兽毒虫之难

È shòu dúchóng zhī nàn / E4 shou4 du2chong2 zhi1 nan4

lit. “The disaster of malicious beasts and poisonous insects”

恶兽 refers to dangerous or malicious animals or beasts (natural ones, not those of a magical nature)

毒虫 refers to poisonous insects

man VS nature

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冤家恶人之难

Yuānjiā èrén zhī nàn / Yuan1jia1 e4ren2 zhi1 nan4

“The disaster of arch-nemeses and evil-doers”

lit. “The disaster of enemies and evil people”

冤家 refers to an enemy or arch-nemesis

恶人 refers to evil/bad people, evil-doers, etc

man VS man

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三眼五显仙人

Sān yǎn wǔ xiǎn xiānrén / San1 yan3 wu3 xian3 xian1ren2

Localized as “mighty and illuminated adeptus”

lit. "three eyes and five manifestations immortal”

(Info from HoYoverse’s Developer Insight on Xiao’s concept development)

仙人 are “demigod-like ‘immortals’” in Daoism

“The ‘three eyes’ part of the adepti's title refers to the ‘third eye’ possessed by those with the ability to manipulate elemental energy”

In humans, Visions (神之眼, lit “Eye of God”) fulfill this purpose

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听召前来守护

Tīng zhào qián lái shǒuhù / Ting1 zhao4 qian2 lai2 shou3hu4

“Summoned here to guard [you]”

tone is similar to something like “Xiao, reporting for duty”

lit. “Heard the order to be summoned and came to guard [you]”

召 means “summon” (verb) as in “order (someone) to be present”

前来 means “to come”

守护 means “to guard” (compared to 保护 which is “to protect”)

Rendering It into Shakespearean English

There’s no way to truly capture the imagery and connotations invoked in Chinese, but a close localization would be to write it in Shakespearean English. The straight translation in prose is too long, and there’s no rhythm in it.

To recap, here’s information about Xiao which we can infer from his speech

States the absolute worst-case scenarios (ambush, war, natural disasters, evil deities and beasts, enemies, etc) as plausible reasons for being summoned

an Adepti (immortal in the xianxia genre) due to his formal speech

last line implies someone under a contract or code of honour (think wuxia escorts)

Progress Rendition

“Come blinding wilderness or thievish paths, [水火刀兵], malicious spirits, fatal insects or mortal enemies, call out my name. Adeptus Xiao, summoned hither to protect.” Summoned hither at thy behest.

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I rendered it like so:

Come pathless wilds or thievish tricks, crises grave or spirits vile, hidden beasts or mortal foes, call out my name.

“The Mighty and Illuminated Adeptus”— Xiao, summoned hither to protect.

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“pathless wilds or thievish tricks”

“the disaster of losing your path in the wilderness, the disaster of running into thieves on roads”

“crises grave or spirits vile”

“the disaster of natural calamities and war, the disaster of manipulative gods and poisonous medicine”

“hidden beasts or mortal foes”

“the disaster of malicious beasts and poisonous insects, or the disaster of arch-nemeses and evil-doers”

“summoned hither to protect”

“Summoned here to guard [you]”

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Meter

Iambic tetrameter (unstressed-stressed 4x, or x / x / x / x /) for the first part

(e.g. come PATHless WILDS or THIEvish TRICKS)

Catalectic trochaic tetrameter (stressed-unstressed 4x with last syllable missing, or / x / x / x / ) for the next two parts

(e.g. CRIses GRAVE or SPIrits VILE)

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