Genshin Impact, Teyvat's own beloved immortal.

"Alright! So that's why you didn't give this list to Qin! You were too scared! You little rascal, you've made quite a bit of money sneakily, haven't you? Aren't you going to share some with your older sister? You don't believe me? I'll go tell Qin on you?"

Lu Sheng pulled a pair of exquisite gemstone earrings from his pocket.

"Look~ This is something I carefully selected. The purple gemstone suits Sister Lisa perfectly. Don't worry, it's not stolen goods; I bought it with money I got from selling stolen goods."

Lisa was amused by Lu Sheng's words. Without being polite, she took the earrings, put them on, and took out a mirror to admire them.

"To be honest, you have a good eye for talent. Tell me honestly, how many young girls have you fooled with this trick?"

Lisa felt a sudden flutter in her heart, as if she had returned to when she was a little girl and felt nervous yet happy when she received her first gift.

"What nonsense! I've only been in Mondstadt for a short time, how could I have time to lie to young girls..."

"Huh? You mean I'm not a little girl anymore?"

Lisa put down the mirror, her cheeks flushed, her fingertips making a crackling sound, and walked step by step toward Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng felt inexplicably guilty. Every time Lisa took a step closer, he would take a step back until he bumped into the bookshelf and had nowhere to retreat.

"Little cutie, you've absorbed so much elemental energy in Mondstadt, have you ever thought about absorbing some of your older sister's?"

Lisa was practically pressed against Lu Sheng, her eyes glazed over, her fingers tracing his cheek, sending a tingling sensation through him.

It's broken! It's coming for me!

A wave of heat spread across Lu Sheng's neck.

"Since you're leaving anyway, let me study your body properly tonight. In return, you can absorb as much of my lightning elemental power as you want."

In the dead of night in Mondstadt, the crackling of electricity in the library lasted all night long...

The next morning, Lu Sheng left, clutching his aching back.

He sighed weakly as he walked, "Damn it... they told me to suck whatever I wanted, but they drained me dry... I really lost out..."

But... the taste of a witch is really good!

Mondstadt-Liyue Chapter: Chapter 28: The Traveler Sets Off for Liyue

He tossed his hair, slung his sword over his shoulder, had Paimon carry his bag, and they were ready to set off!

Liyue! I'm coming for you!

As dawn approached, Lu Sheng packed his things and left Mondstadt with Paimon, heading towards Liyue. After wreaking havoc in Mondstadt, it was time for Liyue.

I wonder how many levels I'll be able to raise my Geo skill on this trip to Liyue.

Lu Sheng is confident that his current strength has reached the level of a quasi-executor, but he doesn't know if he can defeat an immortal.

If I get the chance, I'll go and practice with Shen He first. If I can beat her, then I'll go and try my luck with that old geezer Liu Yun.

"Master, why do we have to leave Mondstadt? There are so many delicious things to eat in Mondstadt, and I haven't even tried them all yet!"

"Is there anything else in your head besides food? The stuff in Mondstadt is just food, but the stuff in Liyue is gourmet food."

"Wow! Really? I've heard that Liyue's cuisine has a long history too~" Paimon's eyes lit up, and he carried his backpack with even more enthusiasm.

The two walked and stopped frequently, finally arriving at the border between Mondstadt and Liyue.

A melodious zither tune drifted from above, carried by the wind, lingering around Lu Sheng for a long time.

Lu Sheng looked up and saw a green phantom sitting on the mountain, playing a zither, her white silk-clad legs dangling freely in the air.

"Traveler, don't be surprised, I'm here to see you off, and I have some heartfelt words to say to you."

The piano music stopped abruptly. Wendy looked down at Lu Sheng and smiled slightly.

"Your scathing rebuke of me in the tavern that day certainly made me realize my problem. I once wanted to bring freedom to Mondstadt, but my thinking was too superficial at the time. I thought that as long as no one ruled, freedom could be brought."

"After experiencing so many lessons, I realized that I was too naive. The people can be free, but the rulers cannot. When I was not around, all the pressure was on Qin, and she became the least free person."

"I will stay in Mondstadt from now on to help Jean establish a new order. I may not leave Mondstadt for the next few hundred years. I will appear to help my people whenever they need me."

Lu Sheng shouted loudly at Wendy, "It's good that you understand! I'll give you one more piece of advice: 'Do nothing, yet nothing is left undone!'"

“What do you mean?” Wendy asked.

"You don't need to interfere too much with your people, but you can't do nothing either. Just let them know what is right and what is wrong. As a ruling god, you must make everyone aware of your existence, respect you, and fear you, rather than treating you as a mascot."

"I understand! Thank you for your guidance!"

Wendy waved her hand gently, and a cup of dandelion wine floated steadily in front of Lu Sheng.

"Sending someone off with a drink is a Liyue tradition. Since you're going to Liyue, I'll see you off with Liyue's customary etiquette! My friend, drink this cup, and the winds will clear your way. I wish you a safe journey! Remember, Mondstadt will always welcome you!"

Lu Sheng took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"Though mountains and rivers separate us under the same clouds and rain, the winds of change have never blew between two lands. Mondstadt is a wonderful place; I'll definitely come back to visit someday!"

After saying that, he waved behind him, "Let's go, Paimon, don't let Wendy's favorable winds go to waste."

The music resumed, and a gentle voice sang a farewell lament. Venti sat alone on the mountaintop, watching Lu Sheng leave Mondstadt and enter Liyue.

"Wow~ I didn't expect my master to be able to write poetry~ Those two lines of poetry were simply amazing. They made my eyes well up with tears, and I almost cried."

Lu Sheng chuckled lightly. He had no idea how to write poetry; he had just memorized a lot of poems when he was in school.

However, with his limited knowledge, he could easily become a renowned poet in Liyue.

"What's so difficult about writing poetry? I even wrote a poem for Paimon. Would you like to hear it?"

"Huh? A poem for me? I want to hear it!"

Paimon happily spun around in place.

Lu Sheng began to speak, reciting the words.

"Little Paimon, little Paimon, you are a Hagimon."

"Eyes closed, it's sleep; mouth open, it's eat."

......

"Hey! What?! This is completely different from the style of the previous two lines of poetry! Let's try again!"

Lu Sheng shook his head. "Poetry is a vehicle for language. I used poetry to express my truest thoughts. Is that wrong? No, it is. So it is a good poem."

Enraged, Paimon also wrote a poem in retaliation.

"Then I'll join too! Master is a big bad guy! Master is a big idiot! Master is a big demon! Master is a big pervert!"

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He pretended not to hear and muttered softly, "It seems like the famous Wangshu Inn is just ahead. Their dishes are famous throughout Teyvat, but I'm not very hungry, so I'll skip lunch."

Triggering the keyword, Paimon's attitude changed drastically. "Master, I was wrong! Master, are you thirsty? Do you want some water? Master, Master, let's rest at Wangshu Inn for a bit. I'll give you a shoulder massage to relax..."

"Paymon, shut up."

The landscape of Liyue is incredibly beautiful, like a painting. Nearby, the water ripples gently, while distant mountains are shrouded in mist. Walking through it, Lu Sheng feels as if he has come home.

Occasionally, you might encounter one or two Liyue people, dressed in familiar, ancient clothing, blending seamlessly into the landscape, making you stand out conspicuously among them.

Once we get to Liyue Harbor, let's change our clothes.

As noon approached, Lu Sheng and Paimon finally saw the famous inn.

It sits on an island in the lake, nestled by the water and surrounded by trees, reaching several stories high, exuding an ethereal, otherworldly charm.

As soon as we entered the inn, a friendly waiter greeted us with a smile.

"Two of you? Please come in, esteemed guests! Make yourselves at home! If you're in a hurry, have something to eat downstairs; if you'd like to enjoy the view, feel free to come upstairs!"

"Idiot, didn't I tell you the crane was malfunctioning? Why did you tell the guests to go upstairs?"

Another guy reminded him.

"Oh right! Look at my stupid brain! Esteemed guests, the hoist we use to go upstairs has a problem and needs some time to repair. We can't go upstairs during this time, so please have something to eat downstairs."

Lu Sheng looked up at the top floor of the inn. He could use his Wind Riding Technique to fly up there, but it seemed that the Demon-Slaying Great Sage wasn't there today, so he decided to pass.

"Then let's eat downstairs. Bring out all your signature dishes."

"Alright! Wait, did I hear that right, sir? Bring us everything? That's over a dozen dishes! Can you finish them all?"

Paimon was the first to object upon hearing this, standing with his hands on his hips and shouting, "Of course we can finish it! Just bring it on! We're not short of money, right, Master?"

Lu Sheng glanced at Paimon and said, "It's me, not us."

He then said to the waiter, "Don't worry, just bring it out. As long as it tastes good, you won't have to worry about not being able to finish it."

The waiter immediately became serious. "Don't worry about that! You won't find a better restaurant in all of Liyue than ours in Teyvat! I'll go and get the chef a seat. Please wait here for a moment, and I'll make you some tea!"

While they were waiting, a kite suddenly floated by in the sky. As it passed the Wangshu Inn, several pieces of paper automatically fell from the kite and landed on the open ground next to the two of them.

Paimon picked it up out of curiosity, looked at it, and read aloud what it said.

"Wang Sheng Tang VIP service, buy one coffin get one free, full package 20% off? Hey! Master! This isn't an advertisement, is it?"

Paimon handed the paper to Lu Sheng, who glanced at it and immediately knew which genius had created it.

Who else but Walnut would offer a buy-one-get-one-free deal on coffins as a perk?

However, only she could come up with such a brilliant idea as using kites to distribute flyers.

Mondstadt-Liyue Chapter: Chapter 29: The Traveler Encounters Kurumi

Soon, the dishes were served one after another. The food in Liyue was indeed very different from that in Mondstadt. Mondstadt mainly consisted of roasted meat, salads, and thick soups, while Liyue's dishes were much more complex, including fried, grilled, boiled, and braised dishes. The main feature was a wide variety of dishes that were colorful, fragrant, and delicious.

Lu Sheng, who usually only eats until he's 80% full, ate his fill today, after all, it was the most delicious meal he'd had since arriving in Teyvat.

During the meal, a group of five guests arrived at the next table. They were loud and immediately wanted to drink, and they exuded a strange earthy smell.

"Waiter! Bring the wine! Bring the best wine!"

"I'm so sorry, esteemed guests, our best wines are kept upstairs, but unfortunately the crane is broken, so..."

"Humph! How ridiculous!"

The strongest of the group slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "What kind of innkeeper doesn't serve drinks? If the crane is broken, can't you just have someone use a rope to lower the wine down? Even I could think of a solution, how could your stupid brain not?"

The waiter looked troubled, "Ah...this..."

The man stepped forward, grabbed the waiter by the collar, and lifted him up. "I just struck it rich today and'm in a great mood. I brought my brothers here to have some fun. If we don't get some good wine, my brothers will cause a ruckus and smash up your inn. I won't stop them! Go! Bring me some wine!"