While I was in Mondstadt, I never imagined becoming a god.

Being able to open for business after the dragon calamity is already the greatest fortune.

Xu Chuan found an empty seat and sat down.

"One order of honey-glazed carrot and pork stir-fry, one order of grilled matsutake mushrooms, and one glass of juice," he ordered skillfully.

Sarah responded and turned to get back to work.

Soon, the steaming hot dishes were served.

The aroma of honey-glazed carrots and fried meat is irresistible, and the caramelized scent of roasted matsutake mushrooms blends with the rich flavor of butter, making one's mouth water.

Just as Xu Chuan was about to enjoy his meal.

A green figure silently sat down opposite him.

"Oh, it's fate that we meet again," the man said with a smile. "How about I buy you a glass of dandelion wine?"

Xu Chuan looked up and met a pair of smiling eyes.

Emerald green pupils, a hat brim adorned with Cecilia flowers, and a face that always wore an unreliable smile.

Xu Chuan paused for a second, then couldn't help but laugh.

I've been busy for over half a month, wandering around the city every day, but I haven't seen a single trace of him.

He also thought that it would take quite a while to get to Longji Snow Mountain.

I had already planned to have Ying take me to find this guy after I got back.

Now, while I'm sitting here peacefully eating, he's come to me on his own initiative.

Fate really does play tricks on people.

“Sure.” Xu Chuan waved to Sarah. “Sarah, another glass of dandelion wine.”

Wendy's eyes lit up: "Wow, this guy is really straightforward!"

The dandelion wine was served quickly.

Wendy took the glass, first bringing it to her nose to sniff, revealing an expression of ecstasy, and then tilting her head back to take a big gulp.

"Ha~" he sighed contentedly, "He's alive, he's alive."

Xu Chuan looked at him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

This guy, despite being a god of Mondstadt, has absolutely no airs of a god.

That's true. If he weren't like that, how could he have put on such a weak and powerless act and then had his heart of god taken away?

"Thank you for the drink." Wendy put down her glass and looked at him with a grin. "My name is Wendy, and I'm the best bard in Mondstadt. What's your name, young man?"

"My name is Xu Chuan."

Venti muttered to himself, "This name doesn't sound like it belongs to Mondstadt; it sounds more like it belongs to Liyue."

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I have a very important friend in Liyue, you may have even heard of his great name."

Xu Chuan had indeed heard of it; others might not know, but he certainly did.

The two original Seven Gods, Anemo and Geo, were best friends who were each other's worst enemies.

“I’m sorry, I’m not from Liyue.” Xu Chuan shook his head. “I come from a very far place.”

"Oh?" Wendy raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in her eyes. "How far?"

Xu Chuan didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Why are you asking this?"

Wendy laughed and waved her hand, "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, I was just asking casually."

"As a bard, what I love to hear most are stories from afar."

"If you're interested, you can come find me anytime. I'll turn it into a poem for you, and I guarantee it will spread throughout Mondstadt!"

Xu Chuan laughed.

The way this guy talks makes it really hard to associate him with the word "god".

“Oh, right,” Wendy leaned closer and lowered her voice, “Now that we’ve come this far, won’t you have a drink with me, my friend?”

He pointed to the juice in front of Xu Chuan, then took a sip of dandelion wine.

Xu Chuan shook his head: "I promised someone I wouldn't touch alcohol for a month."

"Promised someone?" Wendy blinked. "Who?"

"Diona".

Wendy paused for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"So it's that little girl!" He laughed so hard he almost fell over. "She's still plotting how to destroy Mondstadt's winery, huh?"

"Hahaha, this is interesting, very interesting!"

After laughing enough, he wiped his eyes and looked at Xu Chuan seriously.

"However, keeping promises to others is a virtue and deserves praise."

Xu Chuan continued eating his dinner, occasionally striking up a conversation.

Of all things, eating is the most important!

Wendy wasn't in a hurry. She just sat across from him, sipping her drink, occasionally looking up at the moon or at the passersby on the street.

The two chatted casually like that.

Let's talk about Mondstadt's wine, Mondstadt's wind, and the interesting people and things in Mondstadt.

Wendy's speech was whimsical; one moment he was talking about his new poem, the next about the gossip he overheard in the tavern, and then about the Stormterror.

“That dragon is actually quite pitiful.” He gazed at his reflection in the wine glass, his tone carrying a complex emotion that was difficult for others to detect. “It was corrupted by poisonous blood and exploited by bad people. It didn’t want to cause trouble at all.”

He knew who Wendy was talking about, and he also knew about the past between Wendy and Dwarin.

Or perhaps, this Wind God suddenly felt an urge to confide in him, a visitor from another world.

However, now is not the time to point it out.

As they chatted, Wendy's gaze suddenly fell on Xu Chuan, or more precisely, on the faint icy blue light visible inside his clothes.

"That is... the Eye of God?"

Xu Chuan looked down.

Diona's Eye of Ice was kept close to his body, but a corner of it was exposed when he moved around a bit too much while eating.

"Yes, I borrowed it for alchemical research."

"Borrowed?" Wendy blinked, a hint of doubt in her eyes. "Is it for alchemical research?"

At this point, Wendy's curiosity was practically overflowing.

"Let me reintroduce myself. This is Xu Chuan, assistant to Abedo, the chief alchemist of the Knights of Favonius."

"It's really strange that the child actually found an assistant to help him."

Wendy was aware of Abedo's alchemical expertise.

Considering Xu Chuan's age and the fact that the other party is from another world, it's hard not to be surprised.

However, Wendy turned her attention back to the topic of the Eye of God.

"But when I passed by the Cat Tail Tavern, the ice elemental power on you was unusually active."

Chapter Eighteen: The Eye of God and the Heart of God

As is widely known, the holder of the Eye of God has the ability to manipulate elemental forces.

For ordinary people, without the external magical organ of the Eye of God, being suddenly exposed to a high concentration of elemental energy is not much different from taking poison.

Very few people can use elemental power to provide healing to others.

Most people, even with a small amount of elemental energy, will experience a strong rejection from their bodies.

Xu Chuan is clearly an exception, just like his background.

Meeting Wendy's gaze, Xu Chuan showed no sign of panic.

He never intended to hide the knight's ability to survive unarmed combat, nor was there any need to.

Unless he's the kind of person who's extremely cunning and has a bunch of hidden cards up his sleeve.

In fact, Xu Chuan had planned to tell Abedo about this during his trip to Longji Snow Mountain.

It's quite reasonable for someone to travel to another world and awaken special abilities.

"You really want to know?"

His words further piqued Wendy's curiosity.

It felt like there was a little cat tickling Wendy's heart.

"Speak up, speak up!"

"I can actually use other people's God's Eye."

"Really?" Wendy was genuinely surprised.

He did have his suspicions that Xu Chuan might be using Diona as an excuse to conceal his acquisition of the Eye of God.

Wendy was also very interested in why the secret was kept.

But Xu Chuan's words completely overturned his guess.

Does he really know what he's saying?

Is it because they haven't been in Teyvat long enough to understand the basics of the Eye of God in this world?

“No one else can do it, but I can.” Xu Chuan looked at him earnestly.

“I have a special ability,” he said. “I can turn whatever I have into my own weapon, including the Eye of God.”

Wendy's eyes lit up.

“A weapon?” he repeated. “You’re using the Eye of God as a weapon?”

“Yes,” Xu Chuan said, “By holding it, I can draw upon its power.”

"It will allow you to directly manipulate elemental power, just like the holder of the Eye of God."

Wendy fell silent for a few seconds.

Are young people these days so lacking in vigilance?

Why do you tell everyone everything?

Or is this guy already drunk before even drinking any alcohol, just talking nonsense and fooling himself?

Tricking the Anemo Archon in Mondstadt is quite a life.

Upon realizing this, Wendy couldn't help but laugh out loud.

That smile was different from the previous lazy and casual one; it carried a hint of seriousness and a hint of inquiry.

There was also something... something Xu Chuan couldn't quite put his finger on.

“Interesting,” Wendy said. “It’s really interesting.”

He tilted his head back and downed the rest of the dandelion wine in one gulp, then put the empty glass on the table.

"Hey buddy, if you buy me another drink," he winked and said mysteriously, "how about I show you something interesting?"

Xu Chuan was stunned for a moment.

Come again?

Is this guy just trying to freeload a drink?

However, Xu Chuan still waved to Sarah, "Another glass of dandelion wine, please."

The wine was served quickly.

Wendy took the glass, but instead of drinking it, she reached into her collar, pulled something out, and gently placed it on the table.

It was a light green chess piece.

Shaped like a chess piece, the queen's crown and body are carved with patterns that mimic feathers and gentle breezes, giving the whole piece an ancient and mysterious feel.