Yes, for some strange reason, Wendy has moved into Xiao's room again, and Mondstadt is being looked after by the old man again.
Zhongli: Thank you.
The one that has changed the most is Xiao.
Wendy would just doze off on Xiao's bed, and then Xiao would appear behind Wendy, spread his wings, and wrap Wendy up.
“I’m not that fragile,” Wendy chuckled, while Xiao frowned and shook his head. “I asked Bai Shu. He said things are unstable right now—emotionally, physically, and with my appetite. It might take several months for things to stabilize.”
What do you need? Spicy? Sour? Sweet? No alcohol. "When this is mentioned, Xiao's speech becomes noticeably faster and more emotional, unlike a hermit who doesn't eat the food of mortals, but rather like a husband in the mortal world worrying about his wife.
Wendy was somewhat speechless: "I'm still the same as usual, just a little sleepy. I can go for a walk in Liyue Harbor, take a stroll, I'm tired of the scenery around Wangshu Inn." "Then, I'll go with you." Xiao's expression was conflicted, as if he had made a great decision before saying this. "Really?" Wendy wasn't very sure.
Xiao nodded.
“With you by my side, my karmic obstacles will be suppressed and can stay for a while. At least, I can walk with you,” Xiao said, his words slow but firm.
Wendy paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Sure, but do you have Mora?"
Xiao nodded: "I've been staying at the inn for quite a while, and the owner naturally sets aside a certain amount of Mora for me every month. I don't need it, so I save it. If you need it, I can give you some. Well, it's voluntary."
Wendy's eyes lit up; she wished she could squander Xiao's entire fortune on the spot.
But Xiao seemed to be able to read Wendy's mind, staring intently at her. Wendy pouted and said, "Okay, okay, I know." Then she got out of bed.
After tidying up his clothes, he transformed into the wind and arrived outside Liyue Harbor.
Xiao sighed and followed Wendy.
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Outside Liyue Harbor, thanks to Xiao, Venti was able to enter the city smoothly. It was early morning in Liyue Harbor, the sun had just risen, and the harbor was gradually becoming lively.
Breakfast stalls sprang up one after another, with shouts and calls filling the air.
Coincidentally, Zhongli had a habit of taking a walk in the morning, and that's how the three of them bumped into each other.
"Good morning, Mr. Zhongli," Wendy greeted first. "You look very energetic today." "Good morning, Mr. Wendy, and also, Great Sage Equaling Demons." Xiao was, after all, a well-known immortal, and had attracted a lot of attention the moment he entered the city.
Zhongli, however, was reluctant to remove her disguise, so she casually greeted Xiao.
"..." Xiao felt awkward inside. It was comparable to the Lantern Festival back then.
"It's alright. Early morning is a good time for a stroll in Liyue Harbor. If you'd like to wander around, Great Sage of Demon Extermination, that's fine too." Perhaps knowing Xiao's embarrassment, Zhongli defused Xiao's behavior of digging his toes into the ground with a few words and then left normally.
"Wow." If there weren't other people around, Wendy would have clapped and cheered.
As expected of Zhongli, she effortlessly defused the awkward situation. (Reading aloud)
Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, while Wendy walked forward nonchalantly.
To be honest, mornings in Mondstadt and Liyue Harbor are indeed quite different.
In the mornings of Mondstadt, bards usually warm up their voices before eating, while deer hunters open early, waiting for busy merchants and adventurers to enter.
Angel's Gift will close for a while. Diluc's men will wipe down the tables and chairs, clean the floor, and then take a break until the early shift arrives before reopening.
And what about the Cattail Tavern? Diona will first feed each of the kittens, then clean the table, and then use the strange ingredients she got yesterday to make cocktails, continuing her great feat of destroying Mondstadt's brewery.
Then, Mondstadt will awaken along with the sun.
While Liyue is similar, it has a stronger sense of home compared to Mondstadt.
The aroma of breakfast stalls, the calls of vendors, the sound of children reading aloud, and the busy adventurers make up a corner of Liyue in the morning. In places where Venti cannot see, the Seven Stars begin their busy day.
Everyone is doing their part, all for the sake of making Liyue Harbor a better place.
"Wendy?" Xiao's voice interrupted Wendy's thoughts. Wendy shook her head and smiled, saying, "I'm fine." "You were lost in thought for a long time just now. Were you thinking about something?" Xiao asked with some concern.
Venti looked at Liyue Harbor, a slight smile playing on his lips. "I was just thinking about Mondstadt." "Hmm." Xiao nodded, then saw Venti walk to the steamed bun stall and buy two meat buns. Xiao paid for Mora's buns.
"Try a bite? Ouch, it's so hot! But it's soft and big, hey, it's actually pretty good." Wendy handed a bun to Xiao, took a bite of the bun in her hand, and then stuck out her tongue because she burned herself.
Xiao took the steamed bun. The scalding hot bun seemed to be no different from room temperature in Xiao's hands. After taking a bite, Xiao said softly, "It's delicious."
"Hmm, I remember there's Wanmin Hall up ahead. I wonder if Xiangling is there? After all, people in Liyue say Wanmin Hall is very approachable." Venti quickly finished his bun and couldn't wait to walk forward.
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There are also some things I'd like to say at the end.
The author himself is becoming increasingly confused as he writes. While laziness plays a part, there are still several points of confusion.
First of all, this book started as a fan fiction, meaning it is essentially a fan fiction work, and the author is also a fan fiction writer who has started three or four unfinished projects.
Nowadays, the author, 奺, seems to have lost some of the passion he once had. He feels lost and doesn't know whether he should continue writing fanfiction after finishing those three unfinished projects.
I'd love to try creating something original.
But I know that most of my fans follow me because I am a fanfiction writer. Will anyone read my original works?
Perhaps you're reading this because of Jiu's writing style, or because the quality of Jiu's fanfiction is slightly better than other writers, or perhaps because Jiu hasn't abandoned any projects.
But I really want to try creating original content instead of relying on fanfiction to survive...
It's an original story with two male leads, two couples, a tragic ending, set in a fictional dynasty. Will anyone actually read it...?
I'm confused.
However, I will not abandon this project; that is my only principle here.
There might be a long hiatus, but every book will have an ending, whether it's detailed or hastily written. In short, it will always have an ending.
Even if no one is watching, just like a theatrical troupe, there are many talented people from all over the world, and they will still finish the play even if no one is sitting on the stage.
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