I, the Rock King Emperor with 21 billion in power, have joined the chat group.

Whew!

Zhongli slowly exhaled a long breath and closed his eyes.

I combined my thoughts and made a decision.

This time, he will try to revive Qingli.

The opportunity to stir up the world has arrived.

He had already heard about the traveler's deeds in Mondstadt, and the story of Barbatos, the god of the winds, had also been carried to his ears by the wind.

The next step for travelers who can't get the information they want will likely be to leave Mondstadt and come to the nearest city, Liyue.

As a girl who can stir up the entire Teyvat, if she were to encounter the scenario he had prepared in advance, namely the death of the Rock King, she would definitely cause a great deal of trouble.

The involvement of the current Liyue Septate, the appearance of the Winterborn Enforcer, and the starring role of the Three-Eyed Five Manifestations Lord... this chaos is bound to be...

No, perhaps that's not enough.

He could also add fuel to the fire.

He was willing to go a little too far for Qingli's sake.

For example, Accelerator, the "Incurable Villain"; Reimu Hakurei, the "Miko of Gensokyo"; Tohru, the "Daughter of the Chaos Dragon God"; and the "S-Class Hero," the "Sexy Prisoner."

Those in the chat group might also be able to add fuel to the fire of this chaotic event.

As for the final offering of burning memories.

He had already made up his mind.

"Smack!"

He gently clasped his hands together, as if he were making a pact with himself.

Zhongli closed his eyes.

His original "contract" emerged so clearly in his heart.

【Wait for me, Qingli.】

This was the original contract.

I will continue to do so.

Until the contract is fulfilled.

【Wait for me, Qingli.】

P.S.: That's all for now. I'm going to bed early tonight, and there will be more tomorrow.

Chapter Three: The Traveler and the Wind God

Teyvat, Mondstadt, Church of Aeolus

"This is the church's specialist in charge of recovering the Sky Harp, Reverend Barbara."

Jean, the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, is introducing the church's members to the travelers.

Barbara is an adorable girl with small twin ponytails, dressed in the Mondstadt Church's usual maid-like dress, with a slightly playful and cute lace ribbon tied in her hair.

What probably attracts the most attention from travelers is her pure white pantyhose.

The beautiful, youthful body, encased in tight pantyhose, appeared incredibly supple.

Thank you for your hospitality.

The traveler silently clasped his hands together and murmured a blessing in his heart, without even hearing the girl's blessing.

*Smack!*

Barbara gently clasped her hands together, like a female idol group member, tilting her head slightly, perfectly showcasing her girlish cuteness.

"Thank goodness it was resolved peacefully! If we had really mobilized our military to fight the dragon, it's hard to imagine how it would have ended..."

The young woman, Qin, chimed in, "With this solution, the Fools have lost their best excuse to put pressure on the Knights of Favonius. It only confirms the image of the Winter's Emissary as arrogant and unreasonable, without any real diplomatic progress."

"Alright. Let's leave the diplomatic matters here for now. Did you bring your Sky Harp?" Barbara gazed at Traveler Lumin's sky-like eyes, her hands on her hips, her tone becoming somewhat urgent: "The acting captain's guarantee isn't unlimited, and the Cardinal has been urging us for a while now."

The traveler paused for a moment.

Paimon, the little emergency food vendor standing to the side, scratched his head helplessly: "I...I did bring it, but...um...this...is a little..."

Barbara seemed to have misunderstood something, and shrugged, "Huh? Don't worry, we won't charge you rent. The church has always had a special allowance for offerings..."

Before she could finish speaking, the traveler had already taken out the damaged Sky Harp from his backpack.

"Huh???" Barbara's expression changed instantly. She staggered and knelt on the ground, her hands clenched into fists in prayer, her head bowed in supplication: "This... Lord Barbatos... even if Barbara atones for the sin of damaging the Sky Harp with her entire life, it won't be enough..."

Ah~~~! Barbara is so cute even when she's in so much pain and sorrow.

With this thought in mind, the traveler holding the Sky Harp couldn't help but turn his gaze to Barbatos, the wind god, who was standing to the side with a wry smile.

----Please give me some ideas! Wind God!

Whether it was the travelers' gaze that had an effect, or Wendy was simply a little embarrassed, it's hard to say.

He stepped forward and took the Sky Harp from the traveler's hands. Suddenly, a gentle blue breeze appeared from all directions and surged toward the Sky Harp.

The power of the wind enveloped Wendy and the Sky Harp.

The entire church was bathed in a bluish-green glow.

Seconds later, the cracks and damage on the Sky Harp suddenly disappeared, and it was completely renewed.

Barbara looked at the perfect Sky Harp, quickly grabbed it, and hugged it tightly, twisting and turning like a girl in love.

"Although I don't understand how it was fixed, I'm not giving it to you again..."

After saying this, she skipped and hopped up to the second floor of the church like a little deer and disappeared.

Slightly disappointed, Wendy looked away, and before the traveler could say anything, she quietly leaned closer.

"The illusion...no...spell I used to repair the Sky Harp isn't that reliable. Let's run before they find us."

After saying this, he took the lead and ran out.

The traveler hesitated for a moment, then followed him out.

As she reached the door, a sudden sense of crisis descended upon her.

A dense darkness suddenly enveloped everything before his eyes.

Wendy, who had just run out not far away, was also shrouded in this darkness.

---Watch out!

Without time to say those words, the traveler quickly took a step forward, and the wind elemental power bestowed by the statue of the wind god gathered in front of her, instantly condensing into a sphere of wind element.

Sizzle!

A soft sound.

The sound of the wind element clashing against the short swords of the Fool's Debtors was so clear.

"Ok??"

Wendy reacted quickly and was about to draw her bow when the two debt collectors seemed to vanish into the darkness like elements.

Then, a crisp snap of fingers suddenly reached their ears.

What followed was a gust of wind carrying icy cold.

Almost instantly, the traveler was immobilized by the cold wind, and so was Wendy; his feet were frozen, and he couldn't move an inch.

Tap tap tap~~~!

The sound of her high heels clicking on the ground was so captivating that a scantily clad, alluring woman walked gracefully towards them.

She wore a black and red dress, revealing her fair skin that was as clear as snow, with even the faint red veins visible beneath the skin.

What attracts travelers' attention most are her long, beautiful legs exposed beneath her dress, which resembles a high-slit cheongsam.

Her beautiful legs, paired with black strappy high heels, made her approach slowly like a queen.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Despite being in a dangerous situation and being suppressed by two debt collectors, the traveler still silently clasped his hands in admiration.

“The Executor of the Fools?” Wendy struggled through gritted teeth.

"Oh dear, we finally found our hamster! It's munching on the wood and chewing on the rice bag." The woman approached with a graceful sway.

"You're talking about hamsters, not mice," Wendy couldn't help but tease.

"Hmph! Smooth talker." The lady remained unperturbed and instructed the two Thunderfire sorcerers behind her who were maintaining the barrier: "Buy three more minutes. The Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius is still inside the cathedral. Although our barrier can perfectly conceal any movement, we cannot let our guard down."

"And you, the god who rules Mondstadt but has abandoned your duties, should leave what you don't need to those who do."

After saying this, without the slightest hesitation, she suddenly reached forward and dug hard into Wendy's chest.

The power of frost coalesced, and a few seconds later, a gem containing the purest azure light appeared in the lady's hand.

"Is this the heart of God?"

She glanced at him briefly, then without hesitation, ignoring Wendy who was frozen in place, she quickly walked into the depths of darkness.

Just seconds later, the ice that had bound everything, and the darkness that had trapped the traveler and Wendy, vanished without a trace.

Meanwhile, Jean, the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, remained inside the cathedral, completely unaware of what was happening.

Chapter Four: The Lady and Zhongli

Mondstadt, the land of the rising winds, beneath the great tree.

The wandering poet gazed at the great tree, remaining silent.

I don't know when it started, but the wind blew in from afar, carrying the scent of Mondstadt and the fragrance of windmill daisies, which was so relaxing.

The traveler silently gazed at the deity before him who had lost the Heart of God.

"The breeze through the trees is lovely, it smells so good. Haha, I said that last time too. Why is it that I always say that when I'm having a bad day?"

The deity turned around and looked at the traveler with a smile.