Genshin Impact, the spear remains.

The girl's dark brown top covered her chest, with a touch of yellow covering her shoulders. Her lower body was completely uncovered, with her bare thighs exposed to the air, revealing the girl's beautiful youthful spirit.

Her long, dark blue hair was braided and tied at the back of her head, and beneath her small eyebrows were a pair of bright, lively eyes, giving her a cheerful and outgoing personality.

The girl had bells tied to the ribbons behind her, which jingled as she walked. Of course, the most eye-catching thing was the God's Eye at her waist.

The fiery red Eye of God, like the purest gem in the world, shone brightly in the sunlight.

A little bear followed closely behind the girl, occasionally taking out some vegetables as snacks.

As they walked along the road to Qingquan Town, Little Bear seemed to sense something and took off running forward.

"Hey! Guoba, where are you going?"

Don't let the small size of the little bear named Guoba fool you; when it runs at full speed, even a girl who is many times bigger than it can't catch up with it for a while.

Watching her companion's departing figure, Xiangling showed a helpless expression. She could only keep a close eye on Guoba to make sure it didn't get lost.

However, as the girl's gaze passed over the rice crust, the figure in front of her seemed somewhat familiar—the Liyue-style clothing...

"Hello!"

The girl raised her arms and ran alongside Guoba down the hillside.

"It sounds like someone is calling you, the cook."

Paimon, flying in the sky, spotted the girl running towards her at a glance. She turned to look at Bai Qiyun beside her, only to find him completely indifferent.

"They've mistaken someone for someone else, or maybe the person they're looking for just happens to be here."

However, despite saying that, his body was very obedient. With lightning speed, he decisively, resolutely, and quickly turned his entire body away from the direction from which the sound came.

It was as if that beautiful girl's voice was some kind of ancient curse, something to be avoided at all costs.

The drowsiness that had been induced by Dulav vanished at this moment, and Bai Qiyun had never been so awake.

Cold sweat crept up his back.

Paimon and Ying were completely bewildered when they saw Bai Qiyun suddenly turn his back to them.

"Hey! Brother Qiyun!"

Seeing that her first shout had no effect, Xiangling continued running wildly down the road.

The overly energetic voice resounded throughout the square, and the people who had come because of Hopkins looked at each other, as if trying to figure out who the girl was calling for.

Upon seeing this, Bai Qiyun squeezed even deeper into the crowd, leaving only half of his back to Paimon.

"They're calling you 'Brother Qiyun'."

Paimon turned his gaze away from the girl and looked at Bai Qiyun, who looked like a cat huddled in a hole.

"I don't know her, how would I know which family's girl she is—"

Before he could finish speaking, the boy felt something furry hug his leg.

Bai Qiyun lowered his head stiffly, his gaze slowly sliding down his knees.

A small, brown bear hugged his leg, tilting its head to look at him, looking adorable.

It's rice crust.

He forgot about the rice crust and could only resign himself to picking the teddy bear up from the ground.

"It's rice crust."

A solid feeling traveled up his arm, making Bai Qiyun feel a little strained.

It's been a while since I've seen Guoba, and it seems he's gained weight again.

"Brother Qiyun, why aren't you answering when I call you?"

While Bai Qiyun was holding the rice crust, Xiangling strode over to the crowd.

The girl was holding her knees, panting heavily, probably because she had run too fast.

"Brother Qiyun? Do you two know each other? You're the cooks."

This is where our good guide, Paimon, comes in handy.

She hovered back and forth between the two of them, panting, as if trying to confirm something.

"Well... I guess we know each other."

Bai Qiyun looked at the girl in front of him, feeling a little embarrassed.

After all, the reason he was kicked out by the old man was because of her. While other people's top students were studying hard, his own good-for-nothing child was still slacking off. Of course, the hot-tempered old man would be anxious and kicked him out of the house.

Guoba, lying in Bai Qiyun's arms, looked completely relaxed, his eyes even squinting in comfort.

"Lulu~"

Now that the person was right in front of him, Bai Qiyun couldn't pretend he didn't know them anymore.

Moreover, because of his shouting, everyone around them was now focused on them, and it was no longer appropriate for them to stay there.

"Um, did I come at the wrong time?"

Although Xiangling didn't care much about other people's opinions, it didn't mean she was stupid. The crowd around her was staring at her with strange looks, which made her wonder if she had interrupted some important ceremony or something.

"No, you've come at the perfect time!"

After putting down the rice crust in his arms, Bai Qiyun patted the cook on the shoulder with a serious expression.

Anyway, we already know why this commotion is happening, so there's no point in staying here any longer. We can just wait for Hopkins to wake up and then come over.

After nodding to Duraf, who was still gazing at the pastor, Bai Qiyun led the group away.

The babbling brook by the roadside carried away some of the summer heat as it flowed past my feet.

The people walking along the path each had their own thoughts.

"Xiangling, I never expected you to come to Mondstadt."

Guoba followed Bai Qiyun with a carefree expression, while Xiangling quickly became friends with the outgoing Paimon.

Upon hearing Bai Qiyun's words, Xiangling was taken aback at first, but she quickly touched her hair, which was piled up, somewhat embarrassed.

"Actually... I got lost."

"get lost?"

Bai Qiyun had considered many reasons, but this one still surprised him.

Lost? Lost all the way from Liyue to Mondstadt?

Just how big is this guy's heart?

"Hehe, don't even mention me. I didn't expect you to come out, Brother Qiyun. I remember you used to stay at home all the time."

"Huh? Is that how it is?"

Paimon was shocked. The Bai Qiyun that Xiangling was talking about was completely different from the person she remembered.

Surviving alone in the wild, traversing most of Mondstadt, and fighting the Abyss Order—are these things that someone who stays at home would do?

The blonde girl trailing at the back of the group remained silent, listening quietly to Paimon and Xiangling's conversation.

What she said...is actually quite right.

Bai Qiyun did not find anything unacceptable about this.

In Liyue Harbor, although he often needs to go out to buy groceries, it is always a necessary part of his operational plan.

Just like going to school and having to do homework and take exams, these are things that you can't avoid doing.

So don't be fooled by the fact that he always hangs out with a bunch of kids; he's actually a true homebody.