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

Chapter 127 Barbatos's Troops

"Xiangling, how did you and Ji Ming meet?"

"Well... hehe, I feel a little embarrassed to say it directly."

It's hard to believe that the friendship between the girls could be formed so quickly. After Xiangling realized that Ying only had eyes for food, her true nature as a little cook was instantly revealed, and she picked up a knife to show off her skills to Ying.

After experiencing Xiangling's cooking skills, Ying and Paimon were full of praise for the little cook's abilities, and Paimon even became her little fan.

From then on, the two girls immediately put aside their past grievances and became best friends who could talk about anything.

Just like now, under Ying's intentional or unintentional guidance, Xiangling almost spilled all the embarrassing things that happened to Ji Ming when he was a child. What a silly little cook!

However, Ji Ming did not stop them. He let the two girls chat. He was very supportive of Xiangling making friends. He just hoped that Ying, this abstract demon from another realm, would not lead his lovely childhood sweetheart astray.

Xiangling and Ying were behind, while Ji Ming walked ahead alone, leading the way, with a certain emergency food item floating beside him that seemed quite curious about him.

"Ji Ming, have you been to Mondstadt before?"

"Yes, I've also met the Wind God."

Paimon stuck out his tongue: "You big liar, trying to fool me again!"

Ji Ming, once you get to know someone, he becomes completely outrageous. He just lied to her that there were sweet and juicy sunset fruits in the package.

When she went inside the package to rummage through it, this guy suddenly pulled the package shut and pretended to be a Hilichurl to scare her, saying he was going to eat her up in one go.

Hmph, what a big bad guy.

Ji Ming smiled knowingly but did not refute. He had long since stopped doing the shady work of a conman, but it was still quite nice to tease others occasionally.

"Hey... Ji Ming, Ji Ming, what's that up ahead?"

Following Paimon's suggestion, Ji Ming parted the bushes and saw Wendy and Dvalin not far away. The wind god was trying his best to soothe his demonized dragon servant.

The exclamations attracted Xiangling and Ying, who rushed over and crouched down by the bushes to observe the supernatural scene not far away.

Like Ji Ming, Ying remained expressionless. After all, she was a five-hundred-year-old beauty who had traveled to many worlds. Not to mention a demonic dragon, she had even seen more terrifying beings.

Xiangling is different; this girl is already drooling. Her goal in coming to Mondstadt is to get the dragon meat from Dvalin.

Perhaps the scene was too horrifying, Paimon cried out again. Before Ji Ming could react, the startled Dvalin went berserk, knocking away the astonished Wendy, and roared as he flew away from the forest.

Wendy turned her head and glanced at Ji Ming with a meaningful look, then quickly disappeared from the scene.

Wait, what is this guy doing?

Ji Ming was a little annoyed. He hugged Paimon, who was still exclaiming in surprise, and gently tapped her head, scolding her, "Why did you make a sound when it was so dangerous just now?"

Paimon realized his mistake and poked his finger in apology: "I'm sorry, I was scared by that dragon just now."

That kid is really something. If Paimon hadn't yelled just now, Wendy would have been able to calm down the dragon Dvalin, right?

Wait, what's that red crystal in front of us?

Ji Ming stepped forward, poked it, and finding no response, stuffed it into his fanny pack. He planned to return it to Wendy later.

Xiangling leaned closer: "Amin, wasn't that Mr. Wendy just now?"

Ji Ming remained expressionless: "Oh, that's true."

"Why is he with the dragon?"

"Actually, Wendy is also interested in dragon meat."

In order to prevent Wendy's identity as the Wind God from being exposed, Ji Ming had no choice but to tell Xiangling a white lie. After all, getting to know a high-ranking demon god was not a good thing for this little cook.

Ying said with some dissatisfaction, "Ji Ming, your hands are so fast!"

Ji Ming said smugly, "First come, first served!"

This was just a minor incident on the way to Mondstadt. The group continued their journey towards Mondstadt, and after walking a little further, they would be able to leave the forest.

"Hey you guys, wait a minute!"

On the small hill, a nimble girl with rabbit ears leaped out and landed steadily in front of the crowd. Her eyes were somewhat wary: "May the wind god protect you, stranger. I am Amber, a scout knight of the Knights of Favonius."

Well, I hope the wind god is fooling you.

Paimon panicked slightly: "Wait, we're not suspicious!"

Amber said skeptically, "Suspicious people always say that."

The people in front of me don't look like bad guys. There's a boy among the girls, and they seem to be tourists. But how could there be tourists in Mondstadt at this time?

"In short, please state your identities and purpose. If possible, please allow me to escort you into Mondstadt. After all, there are signs of dragon activity in the wilderness. Strangers... but venerable travelers."

Paimon was embarrassed: "What a stiff remark."

Amber retorted, "This is from the 'Knights' Speaking Handbook,' what are you unhappy about with my statement?!"

Barbatos, is this the army you've trained?

Just then, the young cook peeked over and said with amusement, "Ah Ming, are we being mistaken for spies?"

Ji Ming nodded: "This knight suspects that we have ulterior motives for coming to Mondstadt, so he wants to escort us to Mondstadt for interrogation, and we might even end up in jail."

"Ugh, how scary!"

"What are you afraid of? Hasn't your childhood sweetheart been to jail enough times? Besides, your childhood sweetheart has connections in Mondstadt. She'll be out in less than a day."

"Oh, that's true..."

Amber looked over and asked, "What are you two discussing?"

Ji Ming said calmly, "We're whispering to each other. Do you really want to hear the secrets between childhood sweethearts, Knight Amber?"

"So that's the kind of relationship we have? Anyway, please come back to Mondstadt with me. The wilderness is dangerous, and I can't let suspicious people roam freely... Ahem, I'm really sorry, that's not the kind of talk a good knight should use."

Ji Ming raised an eyebrow: "Knight Amber, are you licensed to work?"

Amber, enraged, retorted, "Sir, please shut up, okay?!"

Alright, go to Mondstadt and tell the Harp Master on you.

Chapter 128 Childhood Sweethearts Who Protect Their Food

He encountered a scout knight on the outskirts of Mondstadt, and despite his best efforts, he could not defeat her. In the end, he was escorted back to Mondstadt by her.

In the Knights' headquarters, in the Grand Master's office, Ji Ming stood obediently by the wall. Not far away, behind the desk, was Grand Master Qin, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. She was sighing and rubbing her forehead.

Amber sulked, glancing up at Ji Ming who was making faces every now and then, before giving him a clumsy eye roll and then secretly throwing a punch when Qin couldn't see her.

As Ji Ming's travel companions, Xiangling, Paimon, and Ying were placed in the adjacent reception room to rest, while he himself was taken directly to the commander's office.

"Mr. Ji Ming, it's been a long time."

"Yes, a day apart feels like three autumns. It's been more than half a year since we last met. I miss Commander Qin very much."

Perhaps unfamiliar with Ji Ming's overbearing way of speaking, Qin was stunned for a while before smiling and saying, "I am truly flattered. However, Mr. Ji Ming, there is something I would like to ask you."

"What's the matter?"

Qin's smile remained unchanged, but the genuine smile became less and less genuine, replaced by a hint of displeasure and coldness.

Of course, as the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Jean was well-versed in knightly etiquette, so she didn't show it and continued to smile:

"When Mr. Jiming left Mondstadt, it seems he didn't say goodbye to Barbara. The girl has been very angry ever since, and for a while she couldn't even eat. Can you tell me why?"

Oh no, her family is coming to cause trouble.

Ji Ming was startled. Ignoring Amber's gossipy gaze, he said with a serious expression, "Commander Jean, actually, when I left Mondstadt that day, I was being chased."

Qin raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

Amber grinned, the friendly bunny-eared knight nudging Ji Ming's arm with her shoulder, seemingly having completely forgotten the unpleasantness that had just occurred on the outskirts of Mondstadt.

The rabbit-eared knight girl is also a girl, and gossip is a girl's nature. Ji Ming in front of her seems to have an ambiguous relationship with the younger sister of the Qin troupe leader. She really wants to ask, but it would be a bit impolite to ask directly, right?

Helpless, Ji Ming bumped back with his shoulder; he was known for holding grudges.

"Commander Qin, I'm telling the truth."

The troupe leader rubbed her temples. To be honest, she didn't believe Ji Ming's words at all, but Ji Ming was, after all, a pet that her sister had picked up in the city...?

In short, let Ji Ming explain to Barbara himself. As long as he doesn't hurt Barbara, he can do whatever he wants.

“Mr. Ji Ming, as the acting Grand Master of the Knights, I have to routinely inquire about your purpose in coming to Mondstadt, even though I trust you completely.”

Ji Ming said indifferently, "It's alright, this is the head of the troupe's job. Just ask around, I don't mind sending it at all."

The leader of the troupe nodded: "So, Mr. Ji Ming, what are you planning to do with these two young ladies and... a floating creature in Mondstadt this time?"

"One of them is my childhood friend. She is the head chef of a restaurant in Liyue Harbor. I brought her here to collect Mondstadt's specialty ingredients."

For example, the dragon meat of Dvalin, one of the Guardians of Favonius in Mondstadt, who has now been corrupted.

Of course, Ji Ming wouldn't dare say it directly. Even if Dvalin was corrupted, it was still one of the Guardians of Favonius in Mondstadt, and Jean, as the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, would definitely not agree to it.

Qin secretly noted down Ji Ming's interpersonal relationships. She planned to tell Barbara about it later. Childhood sweethearts usually end up as the loser in romantic relationships, but it's best to be cautious.

Yes, that's a phrase from romance novels.

"And what about the other two?"