Genshin Impact: The Sage's Disciple Doesn't Want Fame

Ji Ming nodded: "You're right. Since they're so eager to know who the Dark Night Hero is, I'll have the Dark Night Hero go find them directly."

"You've already seen it."

"Who?"

"Lord Diluc."

This surprised Ji Ming quite a bit. A nobleman who was bored and went to work as a bartender in his own tavern was actually the Night Hero who caught lone Fools outside Mondstadt every day.

What's the difference between this and the roadside beef offal vendor who is actually Yuheng Star?

These talented men and beautiful women must have some serious problem, spending their days going to the grassroots to experience life, claiming it's beneficial for getting closer to people's livelihoods.

Even if we're constantly trying to connect with people's lives, won't their lives remain unchanged?

"Wendy, let's skip breakfast and just take me to Dawn Manor."

Wendy had no objection to this; rather, he had given Ji Ming all the power of choice. As long as the child was not in mortal danger, he was willing to go along with the child's antics.

Grasping Ji Ming's wrist, Wendy's green cloak billowed without wind: "Whoosh, time to set off!"

The next moment, the alley was deserted.

………………

Inside the Dawn Estate, Diluc lay on a recliner, basking in the comfortable natural sunlight, listening attentively to Eze's report. Recently, due to the Mondron Disaster, the winery's foreign trade business had become increasingly difficult.

"Lord Diluc, a new tavern has recently opened in Mondstadt. They keep cats there, and it's said that the bartenders there have received some kind of blessing, making drinks taste great no matter what ingredients they use. Many patrons have gone to the Cat's Tail Tavern."

"It's alright. All the taverns in Mondstadt use ingredients and basic drinks that are transported from Dawn Manor. Giving up a little profit is no problem."

The wine industry in Mondstadt has long been monopolized by the Legenfender family. Strictly speaking, all the taverns in the city are considered appendages of Dawn Manor.

Diluc slightly opened his eyes. The comfortable sunlight made him want to go back to sleep, but his good sleep schedule prevented him from doing so.

"Eze, how much stock is left in the Dawn Manor's wine cellar?"

“Dawn Estate has a total of five wine cellars, each with at least 8,000 barrels in stock, totaling 40,000 barrels.”

For once, Diluc showed a barely perceptible smile.

Since leaving the Knights of Favonius, Diluc has been focused on revitalizing his family business, striving to spread the winery of Dawn Estate throughout Teyvat, and he is now very close to achieving that goal.

The wine business was just a front, and revitalizing the family business was just an excuse. The corruption and bureaucracy of the Knights of Favonius drove Diluc away in anger, but he did not forget the vow of the Legionnaire family to protect Mondstadt to the death, nor did he forget the cause of his father's death.

With the help of the intelligence network established through the wine industry, Diluc learned many unknown secrets, especially information about the Fatui, who were accomplices in all kinds of evil deeds, and whose Evil Eyes were responsible for the death of his father.

To prevent the people of Mondstadt from being harmed by the Fatui, Diluc has been fighting them in the shadows. Now, facing the Fatui's vigilance and relentless pressure, his actions have been forced to slow down.

Unfortunately, I can only focus on my old business and dedicate myself to wine production for now.

The results were encouraging. The once-empty cellars were filled with a total of 40,000 barrels of wine, and with the addition of taverns in various locations, it was enough for the Leygenfield family to maintain their dominance in the wine industry.

Just as Diluc was feeling pleased with himself, a maid's scream suddenly erupted from the Dawn Cellar—

"Guards! Someone's stealing and drinking from our stored wine!"

Diluc: "…………?"

Chapter 55 Sending you back to Liyue afterwards

The wines from Dawn Manor enjoy a certain reputation even in Liyue Harbor, and their audience is spread throughout the Teyvat continent, which shows their exquisite craftsmanship.

As a true connoisseur of wine, Wendy is the kind of person who can't resist the aroma of wine. He hadn't originally planned to teleport to the wine cellar; he expected to teleport to the entrance of Dawn Manor.

Perhaps due to a long period of slumber and rusty skills, short-distance teleportation was fine, but a problem arose when traveling from Mondstadt to Dawn Manor.

Well, when Ji Ming saw the scene before him clearly, he already knew what was going to happen next.

Ji Ming grabbed Wendy around the waist as she tried to pounce on the barrel of alcohol, his face full of black lines: "No drinking now, and wipe your drool off while you're at it."

"Armin, I'll only drink one spoonful. Lord Diluc will definitely not blame me."

Lifted up by Ji Ming, Wendy thrashed about in mid-air. In this situation, it was impossible to get anything done. They should just drink until they were satisfied.

Ji Ming resolutely refused: "We're here to ask Diluc for a favor. If you steal his wine like this, aren't you just giving him a chance to refuse?"

Wendy, dissatisfied, turned around and retorted, "Impossible. Lord Diluc hates the Fatui the most. Even if you drink all the stored wine, they will still do it without hesitation."

"No, you're not allowed to steal other people's drinks until the matter is finished."

"Sigh... He's actually been assimilated by Miss Barbara. Ah Min should hurry up and marry her; they look so much like a married couple."

Suppressing his urge to complain, and seeing that Wendy had stopped struggling, Ji Ming assumed he had finally calmed down and put the guy down on his own.

No sooner had Wendy been put down than the guy lunged at the nearest barrel, scooped up a handful with a ladle, and quickly turned back to pour it into Ji Ming's mouth.

Ji Ming couldn't dodge in time and instinctively swallowed a large spoonful of dandelion wine, choking several times.

Seeing this, Wendy revealed a smug smile, then drank the remaining wine in the ladle in one gulp, showing no disgust at Ji Ming having just used it.

"Hey, now we're accomplices."

"Wendy, come here for a second."

Seeing Ji Ming's angry face, Wendy wasn't intimidated. Instead, she scooped up another spoonful of wine, obediently walked over, and tenderly brought it to his lips: "Want more? Don't be so arrogant. Arrogant kids aren't popular. Open your mouth, ah~"

"Oh, your dam!"

Ji Ming instantly reached out, grabbed Wendy's cheek and pulled her away. Wendy, who could speak normally just now, could only make incoherent whimpers, but not a drop of wine was spilled. She truly lived up to her reputation as a seasoned drinker.

There was no way around it; he already smelled of alcohol on him. Even if he said he hadn't drunk any alcohol, Diluc probably wouldn't believe him.

Since things have come to this, we might as well go all out and let Wendy have a good drink here.

Ji Ming wiped his hand on Wendy and then withdrew it with a look of disgust: "Alright, go ahead and drink."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Seeing Wendy go off to drink, Ji Ming sighed, found an empty spot to sit down, used the wine barrel as a backrest, and began to close his eyes and rest.

The events of earlier had taken a toll on him, so now was a good time to rest and organize his thoughts, figuring out how to guide the Night Elf hero to take the initiative without making Diluc suspicious.

Diluc isn't stupid. If he were too direct and obvious, he'd probably figure out Ji Ming's identity in a few minutes. He'd be lucky if he didn't draw his greatsword and attack him then.

Deception will lower people's goodwill, while honesty will retain their trust. So why not just be honest?

There's no need for that. Ji Ming's identity as a collaborator with the Fatui is practically nonexistent in Mondstadt. In the eyes of the Fatui in Mondstadt, Ji Ming is a target for elimination, and Diluc cannot tolerate the existence of the Fatui.

If I were to confess directly, I would end up pleasing neither side, so I absolutely cannot confess, at least not now.

Wendy, who had drunk a few spoonfuls, ran over, plopped down next to Ji Ming, deliberately leaned in and let out a burp, then gave a satisfied look of having successfully pulled off a prank.

"Ah Ming, stop thinking about all that nonsense, how about having a drink?"

"I'm not drinking, I'm already feeling annoyed."

Wendy took another sip and muttered, "What's the trouble? You're just not strong enough right now. If you were strong enough, you wouldn't have to worry about the Fatui's sneak attacks."

Ji Ming shrugged: "Yeah, I got the Eye of God in just three days in Mondstadt, but before I even had a chance to figure out how to use it, I was targeted by someone, so my strength naturally couldn't keep up."

"Good to know. After you finish your business with Lord Diluc, I plan to send you back to Liyue Harbor."

Seeing Wendy's serious expression, Ji Ming couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Are you worried that you won't be able to protect me?"

Wendy shook her head: "That's not it. Unless the Ice God comes knocking on my door, I might not be able to protect you. But right now, the Fatui in Mondstadt are not very strong. Even if they all come at me together, they can't beat me."

"Then why send me back? I'm still thinking about revenge."

"Like I said, revenge is something to talk about when you have the strength to match it. Liyue has Morax, the Geo Archon, so the Fatui wouldn't attack the residents under the old man's protection in Liyue Harbor."

It's different in Mondstadt. Even if Wendy knows that Ji Ming is the heir apparent that the old man is observing, the Mondstadt leadership and the Fatui don't know. Even if Ji Ming dies in Mondstadt, Barbara might only be sad for a long time.

Of course, with Wendy's protection, it would be quite difficult for Ji Ming to die.

Regardless, Ji Ming still needs to return to Liyue Harbor for some more training. Mondstadt is no longer safe, and the boy's previous deal with the Fatui is null and void. In the end, there is no need for him to stay in Mondstadt.

Ji Ming was a very receptive person. After a brief moment of thought, he immediately agreed: "Okay, I'll listen to you on this. If anything comes up, just come find me in Liyue Harbor. By the way, do you know where I live?"

Upon hearing this, Venti chuckled awkwardly and shrugged, saying, "I won't go to Liyue Harbor. However, finding out where you live is actually a very simple matter, since your Vision is my original one."

What are you thinking? Forcing a Vision of Anemo on the old man's future heir, and then going to Liyue Harbor under these circumstances? Isn't that just asking for a beating? Venti doesn't want to be chased and beaten by Morax carrying a rock pillar.

Chapter 56 They ran away, brothers!

They were caught red-handed by the Legendhand family's maid.

The maid had a strong lung capacity; after screaming, she didn't run away but instead brandished her broom and launched an attack.

Ji Ming reacted quickly, his eyebrows furrowing slightly before he swiftly shielded Wendy in front of him. When he needed someone's help, he was unlikely to have a direct confrontation with Diluc's maid.

Wendy, who was trying to get away with being cute, was caught off guard and knocked to the ground by a broom, and was even kicked a few times.

The mighty god of wind has been trampled upon by the people of his territory in war; this is truly a disgrace to the gods.

Seeing Wendy lying on the ground, Ji Ming, with a serious expression, quickly raised his hands in surrender: "I didn't drink, this is all a misunderstanding."

"Wine thief!"

"You're slandering me!"

Despite the slight smell of alcohol clinging to his clothes, Ji Ming persisted in defending himself, while continuing to move around, using Wendy, who was lying on the ground in a "spread-eagle" position, as the center point, and dealing with the wary maid.

It has a feel of a two-person comedy routine. Could this be considered self-taught? When we return to Liyue Harbor, Ji Ming might be able to join the Yunhan Society and perform two-person comedy with Yun Jin.