Genshin Impact, the spear remains.

"I told you I wasn't hurt!"

Bai Qiyun, who had been dragged back to bed by Ying and Paimon for the third time, finally couldn't take it anymore.

Paimon flew through the air with his arms crossed, the star patterns on his body flashing brightly.

"Hmph, you say you're fine? You're wrapped up in bandages like a dumpling."

Although the concern shown by acquaintances warmed his heart, he still found it unacceptable to be forcibly pinned to the bed like this.

After struggling a couple of times and realizing there was no hope of breaking through, Bai Qiyun rolled over on the bed like a dried salted fish.

His expression was somewhat helpless.

"You guys just do what you're supposed to do. I'm a grown man, I can take care of myself."

Being constantly stared at like this made Bai Qiyun a little hypersensitive.

But Ying and Paimon wouldn't listen to him. They had a mission today: to keep him at home and not let him go anywhere.

Considering the difference in their sizes, Ying didn't bother Paimon. Instead, she dragged a chair from the living room to sit down next to Bai Qiyun's bed.

It seems she's going to have a showdown with her cheap landlord today.

"You'd better behave yourself. It's rare to see someone like you come back injured after two days."

Her usual composure was replaced by worry. Ying rested her chin on her hand and looked at the boy lying on the bed. She couldn't understand how a normal person could get himself into this state for two days in a row.

Ha, could it be that he's fallen for that female priest?

"Actually, I'm really fine. I even took Klee out for a walk last night..."

"Well, instead of resting and recovering, you've taken Klee out to play!"

At first glance, Paimon's words seemed to express concern for Bai Qiyun's health, but after listening to them several times, it always felt like he was asking, "Why don't you take her out to play?"

Bai Qiyun felt that this matter should not be investigated too deeply, because girls' hearts are bottomless pits, whether they are big or small.

He couldn't even understand the mother cat in his backyard, let alone a living, breathing person.

"Okay, okay, I'll go to sleep then. At least you won't have to watch me while I sleep."

His implication was that these two should go about their own business and stop standing there like gatekeepers watching him.

Look at Rosalia, how professional she is. She avoids speaking whenever possible, and even when hiding her presence, she can make Bai Qiyun completely unaware of her existence.

"That might disappoint you, we came here on a mission."

After rummaging around behind her for a while, Ying pulled out a slightly yellowed letter of authorization.

"A commission? What commission?"

Intrigued by the girl's actions, Bai Qiyun forced himself to get up, but suddenly bumped his not-fully-healed wound, wincing in pain, which made Ying roll her eyes.

"It's a commission from the Adventurers' Guild, personally placed by Guild Leader Qin."

"Guild Leader Qin? Adventurers' Guild?"

Two familiar words pulled Bai Qiyun back to reality from his pain. After slightly controlling his expression, he looked at Ying.

The girl nodded.

"So, there's compensation?"

The girl nodded again.

Upon seeing this, Bai Qiyun slapped his forehead, feigning extreme regret.

"Oh dear, what is the head of the troupe doing? If you really want to take care of me, you can just give me the commission fee directly, so there's no need for a middleman to take the difference."

The moment the words left my mouth, the temperature around me seemed to drop several degrees.

He stiffly turned his head toward Ying, who emanated an invisible chill, only to see her staring at him with a dark face and no expression.

"Who are you calling a middleman?"

A seemingly ordinary sentence, yet it seemed to contain a magical power, causing Bai Qiyun to subconsciously change his words.

He swallowed hard.

"Miss Catherine..."

I'm sorry, but some of the friendly receptionists can only use you as a shield at this point.

Sure enough, after Bai Qiyun adopted a submissive attitude, Ying nodded in satisfaction, and her face brightened.

"How can you say that about Miss Catherine? She clearly cares about you a lot. When she came back before, she even asked you a few more questions."

—No, I'm just afraid that if I say what's on my mind directly, something bad might happen.

Looking at Ying's radiant face, Bai Qiyun's lips twitched uncontrollably.

So, women...

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in the afternoon.

After going through all the formalities and formalities between the diplomats of both sides, the three captains of the Knights of Favonius finally received the legendary Executor of the Fools—'Lady'—in the reception room.

Her long, icy blue hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, its color ranging from light to dark, like a meticulously crafted silk fabric.

Her exquisite face was adorned with eyes as pure as sapphires and as deep as the ocean. She wore a distinctive gown in the style of the Winter Kingdom, with pure white and ice-blue ribbons wrapped and intertwined around her waist. Her unique attire gave her an aura of "keep away."

Of course, this could also be due to the ice-attribute God's Eye hanging from her waist.

"So, this must be the legendary 'Lady' Miss. Welcome to Mondstadt."

As the only male present, Kaiya used his approachable personality to lead the way at the event.

He sat in the chair with his arms crossed, welcoming the envoy from the allied nation whom he was meeting for the first time in a somewhat familiar tone.

Before receiving the "lady," he deliberately used a trick, dimming the lights in the reception room considerably more than usual.

According to him, this was to help everyone focus their attention on the conversation.

However, it's not very credible.

"So, may I ask what brings you to Mondstadt this time, Madam? If I remember correctly, it hasn't been that long since the last visit by the 'Doctor'."

As the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Jean needs to confirm the purpose of each important foreign guest.

However, the actions of the Winter Kingdom this time were very suspicious. Without any prior communication, they unilaterally decided to send an executive officer, which puzzled her greatly.

Although Mondstadt and Winterbreak are allies, this does not mean they will accept any unreasonable demands from the other side.

The woman gently brushed her palm and carefully stroked her fingernails.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

"Her Majesty the Queen assigned me the task of inquiring about the wine industry cooperation between Mondstadt and Winterbreak."

The moment he opened his mouth, his voice, as cold as a thousand-year-old snow, lingered in the slightly empty room, making one feel that the temperature in the entire room had dropped several degrees.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, and after conveying the Empress's instructions, she suddenly changed the subject.

His entire demeanor became aggressive and intimidating.

"However, besides that, I would also like to borrow something from the Knights of Favonius."

Noticing the change in the other person's state, Kaya and Lisa also perked up.

"Oh? If it can pique the interest of the Executive Officer of the Winter Kingdom, it must be a very valuable item. Could you please tell me more?"

Sensing the faint wariness in Kaiya's words, the 'lady' smiled dismissively.

"The lyre that His Majesty the Wind God once played is still kept in the cathedral, isn't it? I'd like to borrow it to take a look."

The visitor is not good.

Kaeya silenced Jean, who was about to get up and ask a question, with a look, then turned his head away as if he hadn't heard what she had just said, still wearing a smile.

"I wonder what you want that thing for. After all, even the zither played by His Majesty the Wind God is over a thousand years old. Such historical artifacts should no longer have any practical value."

"Heh, you don't need to worry about that. Of course, there will be compensation as well."

The woman glanced at her subordinates and extended her hand.

Upon seeing this, a Thunder Spirit sorcerer immediately came over and placed an account book in her hands.

"These are the specific terms of this wine industry cooperation. In return, I can promise that all costs of this cooperation will be borne by the Winter Kingdom."

The carefully bound ledgers were pushed in front of Kaiya and the others, waiting for them to review them.

A moment of silence fell over the reception room.

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In the Whispering Forest, a richly dressed blonde woman strolls with her servant across a devastated meadow.

As she passed through the area that had been ignited by Klee's bomb, a hint of disgust appeared on her charming face.

She raised her hand to cover her mouth and nose.

"The decay of the abyss, how could there be traces of them here?"

Having been away from Mondstadt for many years, she had just returned home, only to be greeted by the stench of the abyss, which made her feel very unhappy.

"Miss, would you like to...?"

Seeing that her master was somewhat displeased, the maid quickly stepped forward and offered her advice.

Their words often carry a strong implication.

With a casual wave of her hand, the gorgeous blonde woman unleashed a silver flame that instantly erased the traces of the abyss that Klee had failed to burn away from this world.

"No need. Let them handle this small matter themselves. The current 'Eagle' shouldn't be so cowardly as to be unable to handle such a small matter."

Crossing the charred jungle, her gaze fell upon the turbulent city of Mondstadt.