"As expected of you!"
After watching Jiang Mu walk out of Mondstadt Cathedral with the Sky Harp in his hand, Wendy gave him a thumbs up.
"I knew you could do it!"
"Sigh..." Jiang Mu handed the Sky Harp to Wendy and murmured to himself.
"I owe those two sisters another huge favor..."
"By the way, Jiang Mu, what's your relationship with that Miss Barbara?"
As the group walked towards the city gates, Paimon looked at Jiang Mu with a puzzled expression.
"Why is it that even after this street singer pleaded for so long, it still wasn't as effective as you saying a few words?"
"This question..." Jiang Mu thought about it seriously for a moment, then looked up and replied earnestly.
"Maybe it's because... I'm pretty handsome?"
"Eek~"
Several people collectively performed a tactical lean back.
"Cough cough..."
Jiang Mu was a little embarrassed, but he still pretended to be calm.
"Perhaps it's because we've met before."
"When did we meet? Aren't you from Liyue?"
“This…” Jiang Mu thought for a moment and then said.
"Didn't I tell you before that I have traveled to seven countries?"
“Hmm.” Paimon nodded. “Speaking of which, you must have been quite young when you traveled through the Seven Kingdoms.”
That's right.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu nodded, "At that time, I was the first to arrive in Mondstadt."
"I was practicing Hilichurl speech in the forest when suddenly I heard someone calling for help."
"When I went over to check, I found a pair of sisters surrounded by Hilichurls."
"So, you went up and wiped out those Hilichurls?" Paimon asked.
"I was only a kid back then..." Jiang Mu said helplessly, "I made a commotion outside the arena and scared away those Hilichurls."
“Oh!” Paimon scratched his head. “So that’s how it is. Then those two sisters are…”
“It’s the ensemble leader and Barbara,” Jiang Mu nodded.
"Huh? Leader Qin and Barbara are sisters?"
Paimon exclaimed in surprise.
"Mm." Jiang Mu nodded.
In fact, after Jiang Mu discovered the group of Hilichurls, he took them out one by one from a distance using Awm.
Of course, in order to take care of the two sisters who were still young at the time, Jiang Mu also specially used the Friga bullets, which only had an anesthetic effect...
“Okay…” Paimon nodded, but was interrupted by several male voices in the distance.
"The nun said that they were the ones who stole the Sky Harp!"
"Huh!?" Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively tried to run outside.
"Trying to run? Chase after them!"
Jiang Mu cursed under his breath. It seemed that due to the convergence of timelines, they were still considered the thieves who stole the Sky Harp...
"Come with me!" As if she had anticipated this outcome, Wendy waved to the crowd, "Over here, over here!"
Left with no other choice, the group followed.
Soon, everyone arrived with him at the Angel's Gift Tavern...
………………
Bang!
Diluc, the tavern owner, was discussing the month's business with bartender Charles when suddenly Wendy pushed the door open.
"Boss, we'd like a place that's a little more secluded..."
"oh?"
Diluc turned around, looked at everyone, and raised an eyebrow.
"If we're talking about seclusion, the second floor is less crowded. But aren't you a bard? Why don't you choose a more lively spot?"
"Haha..." Wendy chuckled dryly, then said to Diluc, "Let's save the paid show for next time. We're going up now, see you later!"
After everyone went upstairs...
“Keep an eye on them,” Diluc instructed Charles, arms crossed. “That poet is suspicious; I’m going to find out more.”
"Uh...who should I ask?" Charles asked, puzzled.
“The ‘security guards’ of Mondstadt,” Diluc said calmly, looking at Charles.
………………
Suddenly, a commotion arose downstairs. Several people peered down and saw two Knights of Favonius asking Lord Diluc a question.
"Ah, Lord Diluc, have you seen those two thieves?"
"What happened?" Diluc, who was tasting his wine, turned around and looked at the two of them. He asked, puzzled, "Why are so many people involved?"
"Haven't you heard, Lord Diluc?" another Knight of Favonius shrugged. "A few thieves have actually set their sights on the Sky Harp."
“Oh, that’s really strange,” Diluc chuckled.
"Right? The Sky Harp is a treasure that the Wind God himself played. Such a precious cultural heritage—"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu couldn't help but glance at Wendy, who, upon seeing Jiang Mu looking at him, immediately puffed out his chest proudly.
"Oh--"
Diluc interrupted the man and laughed.
"It's ridiculous that someone would be stupid enough to steal something that can't be sold. It would be more worthwhile to steal from my wine cellar."
"This..." The two looked at each other, both too embarrassed to speak.
"Ahem..." Diluc coughed a few times and smiled, "Ah, sorry, I digress. Those two people, one in yellow and one in green, seem to have gone that way."
As he spoke, he pointed in the direction outside the tavern.
"Yes, yes, thank you, Lord Diluc!" After expressing their gratitude, the two hurriedly left...
………………
Seeing the two leave, the group went downstairs.
Wendy went straight to the counter, her mouth watering at the sight of the wide array of drinks.
"Sigh, I want to drink today..."
"Put down the bottle you took out from behind the cabinet," Diluc said calmly, his eyes fixed on Wendy.
"Hehe, I'd like something a little cold..."
Wendy turned around, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"Alright, you should answer my questions now." Diluc ignored him and asked calmly.
"Let me finish my drink first, I'll pay the bill... um, I'll settle the debt with a performance." Wendy still had that same playful smile, but her eyes gradually became serious.
“It’s not about the alcohol. You don’t look old enough to buy alcohol,” Diluc said, shaking his head slightly.
"Don't worry about that, you were still there when I was drinking..." Wendy tried to back out, but Ying, who couldn't stand it anymore, interrupted him.
"Why don't you answer my question first? Who is this?"
"Ahem..." Wendy was a little embarrassed, but still smiled and introduced.
"This must be Lord Diluc, the big boss behind the tavern owner... a very famous person. By the way, I really like his dandelion liqueur."
At this point, Wendy sighed.
"Although most of the time I can only afford to buy it in bulk..."
"I just heard about the thief from the guards."
At this point, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Diluc's lips.
"Let me first explain that I admire your audacity in daring to steal the Sky Harp."
Before Paimon could even feel happy, Diluc's next words made her wish she could disappear into the ground.
"Even if you are fools, you are fools that are rare to see in a thousand years."
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