Quotes and Voice-Lines by Xianyun / Cloud Retainer

Oh? What an amusing cylindrical device. I wonder what that could be...

He told one that he was leaving in search of treasures, and one has not heard from him since... wait! Surely this is not a case of two old coots in cahoots, rusing to excuse themselves that they might venture behind one's back to scurry away and go traveling together?!

A new resident in the city, you say? Oh, it's Cloud- I mean, Xianyun. Don't be fooled by her usual manner... She's someone you can truly rely on when the going gets tough. If you ever find yourself in trouble, just tell her - I'm sure she'd be willing to help.

Tranquility of mind and purity of heart - the Free Adeptus, The Unfettered - performs no action and sets no rule. Their presence is beyond mere mortals.

Xianyun... Of course, she's a master. Whatever you do, you must not offend her.

She is a heroine, but a very discreet one - hence why she's living incognito in Liyue Harbor.

Mind be purged, world be saved.

Demons are masters of deception, never let down your guard!

In this weather, I can freeze monsters in place and simply let the lightning bolts take care of the rest. A good way to not get my clothes dirty.

My name is Shenhe. I was born fated to bear the curse of calamity, so I am prone to bring harm to the people around me. The adepti urged me to bind my soul with red ropes to keep my homicidal nature at bay. If you are able to walk alongside me without fear... Hah, very well. Now, give me your hand.

Do you prefer the artificial light of the cities and towns, or the moonlight in the mountains?

If you lie on the grass, you can feel the heartbeat of the world.

I don't understand why people insist on going all out to try and prove how their existence is more valuable than everyone else's. To exist in the first place is a beautiful thing, and that's enough... isn't it?

With authority over a thousand comes responsibility to a thousand.

My ideals have no stains.
I must correct you. People here bear no sins in the eyes of the gods... Only laws and the Tribunal can judge someone.
They can judge even me. So praise my magnificence and purity.

Fear is for insignificant cowards.

Eternity stretches things out over a long time. But each moment within it becomes all the more fragile.

This is supposed to be a battle between gods, yet you choose to hide behind a mortal. And now, you're acting like you'd sacrifice yourself for a human. Are you having fun proving a false sense of heroism to yourself, Buer?

With you by my side, though our mouths stay silent, my heart is at peace.

Reality is the stillness buried deep beneath the illusion.

Observation is the first step of any experiment, but observing the current world doesn't satisfy me. It lacks an important dimension - that of time.

Even the God of Wisdom is restricted by the habits of cognition. How disappointing.

Some ambitions have the power to heal wounds, to bring victory, to inspire hope. But some ambitions, outlive their masters, long after their soul ascends. They remain as they were in the beginning, burning bright and true, for all eternity.

I need your actions, not your words.

Dreams are rich bundles of human wisdom.

Do you even know how many times you've tried to take my Gnosis from me?

You should know that all power comes at a price. For every bit of power you gain, so too do you gain more responsibility.

Every journey has its final day. Don't rush!

Only once you know and respect death, can you truly understand the value of life.

It is here that heart and soul are as one like clouds. Death is a constant for all among the multitudes that sit beneath the heavens.

Sorry... Paimon's mouth just works so much faster than everyone else's.

So we just need to fight monsters from the abyss and a dragon. No pressure or anything!

People say that a secret shared is a secret no more, but I like to think that true friends keep each other's secrets.

I always say that blind optimism isn't the answer - if you want a bright future, you have to go out and seize it with your own two hands!

The world is full of lost ballads just waiting to be rediscovered.

Let's go jumping in puddles and see who can make the biggest splash!

A warrior must always be ready to face any challenge with his blade. The outcome of the battle is irrelevant - what matters is that you learn from the experience.

This place is pretty dead... by which I mean, there's nothing to kill.

If you're suggesting that we escalate this from a verbal exchange to a physical one, I accept.

This is not just some worthless book. Do you have any idea how difficult it is to find a physical book like this in Sumeru?

I'm far from human. I can't make much of human emotions.

I deal in death. If you cannot bring yourself to kill - speak my name.

I'm flying with you in my heart.

Paimon: "Which do you like more: cats or dogs?"
Traveler: "I prefer Paimon."

A blade is like a tea-leaf. Only those who sample it many times can appreciate its true qualities.

Close your eyes and face the wind... It feels wonderful, doesn't it?

Teammates? Ugh. Always good for collateral.