Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

Barbatos's willingness to appear at this time confirms his own idea—that Barbatos needs something from him.

From this, we can infer that the wind god is the same as the thunder god and the rock god, and that the wind god also knows him.

That's why he deliberately remained silent, letting the Hilichurls and Luminous do as they pleased.

If Wendy really doesn't intervene, then we'll find another way to frame the rescuer as the Night Elf hero.

The Traveler piece must be used effectively at the most crucial moments.

Unfortunately, my Fools are not good people; it would be better if we were a righteous organization.

As for the Abyss's scheme... let's leave that as it may be too subjective to draw conclusions, as that could affect our subsequent judgment.

“Oh? Traveler, you look exhausted not only physically, but also mentally.” Wendy plucked the strings, an idea forming in her mind.

"How about I, the best bard in all of Teyvat, tell you a story?"

He closed his eyes, seemingly contemplating a subject.

"Let me tell you the story of an executive officer who fought for the freedom of his people in a country called Winter in the far north."

Chapter 157 Freeloader: Give Me...

"The Executors of the Fools... Come to think of it, we haven't met a single one of them yet!" Paimon said excitedly, flying beside Ying, looking very expectant.

Hearing Wendy's embellished praise, Ying's spirits lifted somewhat: "Speaking of which, Qin Ye, you're an underling of Executive Officer [The Rich], right? Do you know any other Executive Officers?"

Qin Ye wasn't embarrassed at all by Wendy's scheme; on the contrary, he listened with great interest: "Oh? Ah, you're done talking, right? Actually, I quite like your talk about the Executive Officer. I love listening to it. Talk about it more often when you have the chance."

He raised an eyebrow at Wendy, then looked at the Traveler: "As for the other executives, I only know Lord Fool. He's quite active within Winterbreak, and ordinary people have a deep impression of him. It's just that other countries may have only recently noticed him."

By the way, let me tell Wendy that you can brag all you want, but there's no way you'll make me feel embarrassed. I've been a political force for nearly ten years, and I've relied not only on my brains but also on my shamelessness.

"I see. I wonder if we'll have a chance to meet him?" Paimon flew over to Qin Ye's side and asked.

Since even bards are praising his achievements so highly, he can't possibly be a bad person, right? Maybe he's easy to get along with?

"Didn't you say you were going to travel through the seven kingdoms? I believe there will be an opportunity," Qin Ye said unhurriedly, as if it were truly none of his business.

"..."

Wendy gave up the idea of ​​teasing the other person.

How come he looks like he's only lived for twenty years and hasn't changed at all? Could it be that his intelligence and emotional intelligence don't increase with experience? Was he at his peak from the start?

Indeed, the fact that he's standing here unharmed shows that he didn't let Thor gain any advantage in Inazuma.

However, since the other party was not in a hurry to talk to him, who was the wind god, he probably didn't want the traveler to know.

Both of them are in a supporting role, so it's natural that they need to decide who gets the primary role.

“Wendy, since you know so much, why don’t you tell us about the Seven Gods? It just so happens that the Traveler’s goal is to meet the Seven Gods.”

Wendy smiled and plucked the strings: "The Seven Gods, no matter how many stories I've heard, how could I possibly know their secrets?"

Seeing Paimon's disappointed expression, he suddenly changed the subject: "But I know that the Anemo Archon and the Geo Archon don't get along very well."

"The Anemo Archon and the Geo Archon? Shouldn't the Anemo Archon be the god of freedom? Would he have a rift with the other gods?" Ying frowned. She had arrived in Mondstadt first. If she met the Anemo Archon and then went to see the Geo Archon, wouldn't she be misunderstood?

“You don’t know this, but the Geo Archon is the God of Contracts, which, simply put, means he’s stubborn and naturally doesn’t get along with the Anemo Archon.” Venti grinned mischievously. “So, when you go to Liyue, you’d better be very careful.”

"..."

Qin Ye's lips twitched.

Let's get down to business, Barbatos.

If they can't fool me, they'll start fooling naive, innocent fools... pure adventurers.

"A thousand years ago, Mondstadt was ruled by nobles..."

Wendy recounted in detail that well-known period of history.

"But there's a little twist to this story. It was the great heroine Vanessa who united the people of Mondstadt during the struggle. And what caused many of the nobles' soldiers to defect was a 'secret pact hidden from the wind.'"

Qin Ye watched him quietly as he tried to deceive her.

"The contents of the secret pact were a treasonous deal. The high-ranking nobles betrayed the winds, selling everything in Mondstadt to the neighboring Geo Archon. At the end of this pact was inscribed a sacred rune that only a god could bestow, its name being..."

The harp emitted a heavy note, conveying a sense of gloom and mystery surrounding the mastermind behind the scenes.

"The Rock King Emperor"

"Wow... this Geo Archon has big ambitions." Paimon was completely immersed in the story, causing Luminous to nervously swallow.

Qin Ye burst out laughing.

The Wind God clearly wanted to use this mysterious secret, unknown to most people, to build a closer relationship with the Traveler.

From this perspective, the traveler was indeed a pawn in his plan.

Of course, I might be too, it's just that Wendy hasn't figured out the extent of my current abilities yet.

Are you kidding me? You think you can fool that idiot that Mora can control?

“Mr. Wendy, right?” Qin Ye smiled slightly and took a jade pendant from his waist.

Although the spiritual energy of this thing has been used up, and Zhongli can no longer use it to store another powerful defense, the traces of the Rock God will not be erased.

"What's wrong, Mr. Qin Ye? Sigh~ I'm really not used to using honorifics. It's better to just call me Wendy."

"Look at this."

"Let me see, let me see, what is this? Is it a jade pendant?"

Wendy reached out and took the warm, smooth object, stroking it carefully, a familiar scent gradually emerging in her mind.

The cheerful smile gradually disappeared, replaced by beads of cold sweat.

"..."

A deathly silence.

"I wonder if you, a well-traveled and knowledgeable bard, are familiar with this? I obtained this item by chance. The vendor told me it was blessed by the Rock King, but I don't believe it. I wonder if you do?"

Qin Ye added fuel to the fire again; ordinary methods wouldn't have been able to get the Wind God to utter reliable truths.

"Haha... Look at what you're saying." Wendy rubbed the back of her head haphazardly. "I'm just a bard, how would I know these things? Including the story just now, it was all artistic embellishment."

"Huh?! I thought it was true! You bards should at least make your stories believable!" Paimon's expression instantly changed, his tone displeased.

"Haha...sorry, sorry. But it is indeed very fascinating, isn't it?" Wendy deliberately slowed down, making him look like a guilty businessman who had been exposed after deceiving others, in the eyes of Luminous and Paimon.

"No way! I have to give you an awful nickname! You'll be called Singer!" Paimon stomped his foot, clearly disappointed in himself for trusting the other party so easily.

"..." Wendy smiled and shook her head, remaining silent until she was walking alongside Qin Ye.

"What task did that old man send you to Mondstadt for?"

Given Qin Ye's despicable character, Venti has reason to suspect that after Qin Ye went to Liyue, he whispered in the ear of a certain Geo Archon.

The two of them grew further and further away from Ying and Paimon, and their voices became very faint.

"It's nothing, the Abyss has already laid a hand on Mondstadt and Liyue, so we're just here to watch the show."

"..."

What does "Don't release the hawk until you see the rabbit" mean?

Wendy understood that Qin Ye knew she needed his help, so he was fearless and wouldn't tell the truth unless there was something in return.

"Recently, the Hilichurls of Mondstadt have been controlled by the Abyss Order. I suspect they are using the attack on Mondstadt as a pretext..."

The Abyss must have another purpose; this isn't a feint, it's an open secret.

He shared his guess.

"Reward?" Qin Ye directly stretched out his hand to ask for it, as if he were saying to Wendy, "Give me the Heart of God."

"...Oh dear, Qin Ye, you should know this is just my guess. I'm just discussing it with you beforehand; maybe I'm being overly anxious. I was just speaking casually..."

Wendy blinked, looking aggrieved.

"Then come back to me when you've made up your mind."

"..."

You're not giving me any chance at all, are you?

Chapter 158 Is the Fool a Girl?

"Qin Ye and Wendy, let's go to the Adventurers' Guild to hand in the quest and register the Mondstadt Hilichurls riot. What are your plans for the future?" Paimon, as always, was the traveler's gossip.

"Wendy and I hit it off immediately, and we're planning to have a couple of drinks at Angel's Gift next."

"That's right, that's right."

The two men smiled at each other, as if they were good brothers who hadn't seen each other for a long time.

"Huh?! Could it be that you're treating, Qin Ye?!" Paimon's eyes lit up, and she waved her little hands involuntarily.

"Of course, we can't expect a bard like Wendy, who barely earns any income, to treat us, can we?" A pitiful look appeared in Qin Ye's eyes.

"..." Wendy didn't know how to refute it.

I still have enough money for drinks!

"Qin Ye, you're really rich... and so generous. You're the kind of friend I want." Paimon crossed his arms and nodded approvingly. "So, after we finish our mission, can we... mooch a meal together?"

Ying pulled her companion back, her cheeks slightly flushed: "I'm sorry, Paimon was a bit too familiar. The reward this time is enough for us to use for a while. I'm sorry for the trouble."

Actually, I still feel resentful that I almost failed to protect my employer.

If it were one of those Winter Solstice people I'd encountered before, named Chajevich... that name is truly unforgettable. His arrogant and disdainful attitude made it impossible to complete any tasks he assigned.

If we encounter danger while escorting him, and we can't defeat him, we'll probably have to abandon him.

They're both from Zhidong, so why can't they learn from Qin Ye's humility, politeness, and amiability?

Or is Qin Ye the odd one out among the Winter People?

“It’s no trouble at all. To be honest, eight million Mora here… calling it pocket money might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s really not a lot of money. If you weren’t unwilling to accept more payment, I would have liked to round it up to ten million. After all, I’ve spent far more money in Liyue than that.”

Seeing Qin Ye's genuine expression, Ying frowned: "Is the cost of living in Liyue this high?"