Chapter 65, exclusively published on Jinjiang Literature City...
I'm going home.
When this thought came to mind, Jingyuan felt as if he were floating on air, as if he would fly away with a gust of wind.
I'm so happy, he's going home soon.
He started shopping in various shops in Liyue, wanting to bring back a copy of everything that the Shence Mansion had never seen before in Luofu.
Because he needed to buy so many things, Jingyuan even went to the Northern Bank to withdraw all the Mora he had previously deposited.
Coincidentally, he happened to run into D'Artagnan, who was at the Northern Bank on business.
When D'Artagnan saw that he wanted to take so much Mora, he couldn't help but tease him, "Mr. Jingyuan, are you planning to buy the entire Liyue Harbor?"
“Then Miss Ningguang will have a heart-to-heart talk with me,” Jing Yuan said with a smile. “Perhaps I can also experience the power of the Jade Pavilion.”
"Haha, it seems Mr. Jingyuan has the same impression of Ms. Ningguang as I do." He sighed as he spoke, "That's why I really dislike dealing with politicians."
Rather than resorting to convoluted tactics, D'Artagnan preferred a direct, hard-fought battle.
Jingyuan expressed his understanding, saying that his own child had the same thoughts at that age.
Isn't it cute?
While the two were talking, the bank staff had already prepared all the Mora that Jingyuan had requested.
After putting away Mora, Jingyuan asked, "I'd like to buy some gifts for my family. Do you have any recommendations?"
Upon hearing that it was about preparing gifts for family, the enthusiastic young man from Zhidong patted his chest and assured Jingyuan, "I'm the best at picking out gifts." With that, he bent down and picked up Mimi, "Come on, I'll take you to pick out a gift."
With Tartaglia's help, Jingyuan's bag was quickly filled with not only Liyue's specialties but also many rare items from other countries.
“Liyue is, after all, the trading center of Teyvat. As long as you have Mora, you can buy anything there. It’s a pity you’re so busy, otherwise I could have taken you on a trip to Winter’s End,” Tartaglia said.
“There will be that opportunity; I’m just going back to my hometown for a short time,” Jing Yuan said.
He had no intention of ending his interstellar travels; he was only returning home because he missed his family terribly.
"That's wonderful! I thought I'd never have another chance to learn from Mr. Jingyuan." Dadalia liked Jingyuan very much. He was not only witty and humorous, but also very willing to exchange ideas with her, unlike a certain old man who could always fool her with a few words.
Although he knew that he was no match for Mr. Zhongli, who was known as the God of War, he still wanted to exchange a few blows with him.
Unfortunately, Zhongli had already begun to cultivate his character, spending his days either drinking tea, listening to opera, or appreciating antiques. Although Jingyuan also looked like a retired old man, he was much more lively than Zhongli, and he was happy to give him pointers.
In response, Jingyuan said, "After all, I am a military man, which is different from Mr. Zhongli."
According to the job classification of the Immortal Ship, Zhongli is comparable to Marshal Hua of their Immortal Ship Alliance, while Jingyuan is comparable to the Seven Stars of Liyue. There is still a big gap between the two.
However, since the situations on both sides are different, this is only a rough comparison.
D'Artagnan: "How long will it take Mr. Jingyuan to walk?"
"What? You can't bear to part with me?" Jing Yuan asked with a smile.
“Yes,” Tartaglia said. “I’m quite happy to be with you, whether it’s chatting or sparring. You know, my status in Liyue is a bit awkward.”
Even if he himself is not aware of it, he is still the Winter Executor, and in order to avoid causing unnecessary trouble, Datalia must be careful with his words and actions.
When Zhongli was still around, Tartaglia had quite a wide range of activities, but now that Zhongli is gone, the Liyue Seven Stars are keeping a closer eye on him, this troublemaker with a criminal record.
Jingyuan is different.
First, Jingyuan is not from Liyue; second, his power is not native to Teyvat.
Every time he fought Jingyuan, Tadalia always learned a lot from him. He loved fighting and enjoyed it.
If Tartaglia sought out Jingyuan to hone his martial arts skills and enjoy the thrill of battle, then Jingyuan sought to better understand Teyvat.
Although he wasn't a genius in research, Jingyuan was very good at gathering information about his opponents through battle, as a hunting vanguard who often fought centuries-long wars against bountiful creatures.
Tartaglia not only possesses elemental power, but he also has some connection to the Abyss, which even Zhongli keeps silent about.
Thanks to him, Jing Yuan's understanding of the Abyss was no longer blank, and he also obtained the Winter Technology called Evil Eye from him, which Jing Yuan thought the guys from the Industrial Construction Division would like very much.
Tartaglia was very enthusiastic, not only giving Jingyuan the Evil Eye, but also several mechanical artifacts from the Ruins series.
“Anyway, you have space, but you can still fit a few toys,” D'Artagnan said. “Remember to bring me more golden figures next time you come; Tok loves those kinds of toys. Oh, Mimi, what did you say? Cursed spirits can be toys too? What are cursed spirits… Let’s not bring any cursed spirits; I’m afraid Tok will have nightmares. But Linni and the others might like them, so why don’t you bring me a few cursed spirits? Even if they can’t be toys, they can be used for training. By the way, could you ask Mr. Nightmoth to create a cursed corpse for me in the shape of a Moon Spirit?”
"Moon Spirit? Is it a little sprite formed from moonlight?" Jing Yuan asked curiously.
"I think so." D'Artagnan took out the blueprints and handed them to Jingyuan. "This is what Yueling looks like. Isn't she cute?"
Jingyuan took the blueprint and examined it carefully. Yueling's adorable appearance instantly won Jingyuan's heart: "It's so cute. Are you going to give it to your little sister?"
“No, no, no, it’s a gift for a colleague,” D’Artagnan said. “Sandonie said she’d never seen a creature like Mimi before, so she wanted one for research. As for why it’s shaped like a moon spirit, I think she was planning to give it to Columbia.”
D'Artagnan knew her colleague, who was stubborn but soft-hearted, quite well.
Even if the sky falls, Sandonne's mouth will hold it up.
“Sometimes I really don’t understand what she’s thinking. She clearly likes Columbia a lot, but she’s always so rude when she talks to her.” Dadalia spread his hands helplessly. “Maybe this is what Inatsuma calls tsundere.”
The two walked towards Guili Plain as they talked. In order not to cause panic, Jingyuan set the landing point of the star raft to Guili Plain.
"Mr. Jingyuan, is the flow of time in your hometown the same as in Teyvat?" He didn't want to be old and gray by the time Jingyuan returned.
"I've already confirmed with my family that the time flow is the same on both sides." Otherwise, he and the Immortal Ship Alliance would have to reconsider whether or not to establish diplomatic relations with Liyue.
"That's good." Tadalia was relieved. He said to Mimi, "Don't forget me. When you come back, I'll treat you to the best cat food."
"Meow~" Mimi meowed sweetly at Dadalia, then rubbed her little head against his face.
Don't worry, Mimi won't forget you.
The two rubbed against each other for a while before Tadalia asked, "Has Mr. Jingyuan said goodbye to his friends?"
Jingyuan said, "We've already informed them."
What he didn't say was that his closest friends were currently in his hometown.
"Alright then, it seems I'm the last to know." D'Artagnan feigned sadness. "I've always considered Mr. Jingyuan a friend, but I never expected him to..."
Jing Yuan was amused by him: "It seems that Mr. Tadalia is not only the best toy salesman, but also a good actor. Have you considered making your debut?"
“That will have to wait until I retire, otherwise having two jobs is really too much for me,” Dadalia said with a smile.
Jing Yuan handed the jade tablet to him: "This is a communicator. With it, we can contact each other anytime."
D'Artagnan's eyes lit up: "A communicator that can travel between different worlds?"
"And it can also be used via video." Jing Yuan explained the usage of the Jade Orb to D'Artagnan in detail, and then said, "I have a disciple named Yan Qing. He loves sparring with others, just like you. If you'd like, I can introduce you two."
"Really? That's amazing."
In the midst of their conversation, the two arrived at Guiliyuan.
Since it was still early, the two chatted for a long time until a shooting star streaked across the sky and a starship slowly landed on the flat ground ten meters away.
“It seems… it’s time to say goodbye.” D’Artagnan released the cat from his arms and said to Jingyuan with a smile, “I won’t say anything sentimental. Next time we meet, I’ll invite you to visit me at Zhidong.”
Jing Yuan's gaze was gentle: "Okay."
After waving goodbye, he picked up Mimi and boarded the starship.
The hatch closed, and the starship slowly rose into the air, breaking free from the shackles of celestial laws and heading towards its homeland.
The celestial boat sails to Luofu, and the Jade Gate leads to the Jade Realm.
Fu Xuan stood at the very front, her hair and clothes fluttering gently in the wind. Now that she was the General of Luofu, her aura seemed much stronger than when she was the Grand Diviner.
Her eyes were closed, and the auspicious eye between her brows seemed to glow faintly. Yan Qing stood beside her, his young figure upright, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the hilt of his sword. One step back were Qingzu and Yu Kong.
Although there were only a few people who came, they were the ones who were closest to Jing Yuan.
Neither of them spoke; they waited quietly for the man to return.
Suddenly, Fu Xuan opened his eyes: "They've arrived."
The moment she finished speaking, the Jade Gate opened, and a starship slowly emerged from the ripples.
The starship came to a stop, and the cabin door slid open silently.
The first to leap out was the white-furred, golden-eyed lion cat, and then, finally, the person appeared and stepped out of the hatch.
Dressed in a crescent-white robe in the style of Liyue, with her long white hair tied back with a red ribbon, her golden eyes, which always seemed to be smiling, looked at the crowd. She paused for a moment, then smiled deeply: "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Fu Xuan was the first to step forward: "Was the journey smooth?"
"Thank you for your concern, Fu Qing. Everything is fine," Jing Yuan said with a smile.
Behind her, Yanqing couldn't hold back any longer and took two steps forward, hugging her tightly. Jingyuan ruffled Yanqing's hair and chuckled, "Were you crying?"
"No, I didn't!" Yanqing denied. "I just haven't seen the general in so long, and I miss you."
The boy said, "I miss you so much, as do Sister Qingzu and Sister Yukong."
Jing Yuan said softly, "Me too. I miss you all so much."
Even though they can video call, they are still separated by several galaxies, unable to touch or communicate, and they have to coordinate the time difference before each contact.
"Snap." Qingzu took a picture of Yanqing hugging Jingyuan and acting cute. "A picture of the Luofu Sword Master crying can probably sell for a lot of money."
"Sister Qingzu!" The boy blushed and tried to snatch the camera from Qingzu's hand, but she nimbly dodged him.
Watching the two chasing each other, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Yu Kong walked up to Jing Yuan and said, "Qing Que and Bai Lu have prepared a feast at home, just waiting for you to come back."
"I've also prepared gifts for you all." Jing Yuan excitedly took out Xiao Ba, "Mimi's favorite—the Soul Extractor."
"It sounds like some kind of evil thing." Yu Kong leaned closer for a look. "A robot assistant?"
“Yes, not only is she a great help at work, but she’s also a massage therapist,” Jingyuan said. “She’s perfect for you.”
Yu Kong didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the octopus-like robot.
Seeing that Yu Kong had received the gift, Yan Qing and Qing Zu hurriedly came over, saying, "General, you're being unfair."
"I want one too." Qingzhu reached out his hand.
"Ahem." Fu Xuan said with a straight face, "We'll talk about the gifts later. Qing Que and the others are waiting."
"Yes, Fu Xuan and Bai Lu even cooked a meal themselves to welcome you back," Yu Kong said with a smile.
"Oh? Fu Qing and Bai Lu are cooking themselves? Then I must try it." Jing Yuan glanced at Fu Xuan, whose face was flushed, and said softly, "Let's go home."
Mimi jumped onto his shoulder, Fu Xuan walked beside him, Yan Qing followed closely behind, and Qing Zu and Yu Kong were half a step behind. They walked together towards home.
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