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

Another important reason is that he has almost run out of Mora.

Xu Chuan didn't want to shamelessly borrow money again.

"It's time to get some exercise."

He closed the book and stretched.

He pondered how to verify the system's trigger conditions.

Firstly, it witnesses the unchanged plot, which is how the knight survives unarmed combat.

Secondly, there are changes to the plot.

The key lies in that change.

The changes to the lady remain to be seen; Xu Chuan has not yet figured out whether the loss of the Heart of the Wind God has affected the Ice Queen's plan.

Or perhaps, he himself had altered the woman's fate.

"Then let's try changing other plot points and see if we can trigger the system's rewards again."

Xu Chuan walked out of the library; the sun was shining brightly today.

Mondstadt was exceptionally peaceful in the afternoon light, with windmills turning slowly and pedestrians coming and going on the streets.

He stood on the steps, wondering where to begin.

Footsteps sounded behind her. "Mr. Xu Chuan?" Noel chased after her, holding a book in her hand. "You forgot this book."

Xu Chuan took the book and thanked him.

Noelle hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Are you leaving Mondstadt?"

"I'm not leaving for now," Xu Chuan said. "I'm just going out for some exercise."

Noelle breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"If there's anything I can help with, please feel free to come to me anytime, anywhere."

"I will remember."

As Xu Chuan watched her turn and run back to the library, he suddenly felt that Mondstadt was indeed a place he would miss.

Chapter 51 Ying's Invitation

As the saying goes, even a hero can be brought down by a penny.

At this moment, Xu Chuan is worrying about Mora.

Sarah said with a troubled expression, "I'm sorry, the Deer Hunters don't support credit."

Xu Chuan rummaged through his spotless purse again, thinking he might as well leave the Corrupted Sword here and redeem it later.

Who would have thought that simply coming to the Deer Hunters for a meal, as usual, would bankrupt him?

Fortunately, his troubles didn't last long, and two familiar figures came to his rescue.

"You mean you forgot to bring Mora when you came out to eat?"

With his mouth stuffed with honey-glazed carrot and fried meat, Paimon asked indistinctly.

Xu Chuan patiently corrected: "To be precise, it's because you don't have enough Mora."

"That's no different from forgetting Mora."

After paying for Xu Chuan's meal, Ying sat down and smiled lightly, saying, "Paimon, not having money and not having enough money are two different things."

Xu Chuan gave her a grateful look. If it weren't for this chance encounter, he probably would have had to wash dishes to pay for the meal.

Speaking of which, he and Ying hadn't seen each other for a long time since that stormy party.

However, the two did not mention what happened back then, and tacitly treated it as a shared secret, as if nothing had ever happened.

But Xu Chuan could vaguely sense that Ying was paying more attention to him than before when she looked at him.

"By the way, what did the street performer ask you to do that night?"

Paimon, brimming with curiosity, leaned closer. "I asked Ying, but she wouldn't tell me anything. She seemed so mysterious."

Driven by curiosity, she even put down the honey-glazed carrot and fried meat, looking at Xu Chuan with anticipation.

"Ahem." Xu Chuan cleared his throat and lowered his voice.

"What happened that night was nothing much. It was just that Wendy treated us to wine, which was actually a fine wine that the Grand Master of the Knights had secretly hidden away."

He solemnly warned, "Paimon, I've told you this, so don't spread it around!"

Paimon nodded like a chick pecking at rice, while Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief and picked up her juice to drink.

Compared to alcohol, fruit juice definitely tastes better.

Drinking too much alcohol can easily lead to foolish actions.

"By the way, have you been taking on missions from the Adventurers' Guild these days?" Xu Chuan asked.

Ying nodded and recounted her experiences over the past few days.

After failing to get an answer from Venti, Luminous chose to follow Venti's advice and head to Liyue to find the knowledgeable Geo Archon.

They wanted to see if they could get some information about their brother from this deity.

Right now, she is diligently completing quests to accumulate Mora for her and Paimon's journey to Liyue.

Their eyes met, and Ying, without looking away, spoke first.

"Xu Chuan, why don't we continue forming a team?"

Her tone was more serious than usual, "How about we go and take on a mission from the Adventurers' Guild together?"

The ability to withstand Dvalin's power head-on provides an unparalleled sense of security.

Xu Chuan's abilities are reassuring.

Furthermore, as fellow travelers from another world, Ying subconsciously felt drawn to Xu Chuan on this unfamiliar continent.

She paused, as if considering her words, "Besides, you also need to find a way home, so our goals are aligned."

"How about we go to Liyue together then?"

Paimon floated to the side, raising his little hand in agreement: "Paimon is welcome too!"

"After all, there are all sorts of dangers in the wild, so having more people means more protection!"

"With your combined strength, whether it's Wolfrune or Wind Dragon Ruins, there's nowhere in Mondstadt you can't go."

Xu Chuan didn't expect that Ying would actually remember the excuse he made up to deal with Wendy.

For some reason, he felt a little moved.

"Since things have come to this point, it seems I have no choice but to agree."

"Don't worry, Paimon will be your guide."

Paimon stood with his hands on his hips, a proud expression on his face.

Seeing her like this, Xu Chuan shook his head, a half-smile on his face.

Just kidding, when it comes to knowing Teyvat, he definitely knows it much better than Paimon.

Of the seven kingdoms, apart from the ever-mysterious Winter, he knew the other kingdoms all too well.

For example, Mondstadt, Dragonspine Pass, Wolfrune, and Stormterror's Lair—they know all the intricacies and complexities within them.

Wait, the Wind Dragon Ruins!

The next moment, Xu Chuan seemed to remember something, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Within those Wind Dragon ruins lies something powerful enough to influence the course of the story.

The eyes of Canria's first tillage machine.

It is said that it was the prototype of all the Relic series creations, and its combat capabilities were extremely astonishing.

It's unclear why this prototype of the Kanria ended up in the Wind Dragon Ruins of Mondstadt.

But Xu Chuan knew all too well how important this thing was.

Even after five hundred years, the Abyss Order still cherishes its core, which is enough to prove its extraordinary nature.

The core of this prototype was one of the key materials used by the Abyss Order to create the "Loom of Destiny".

Creatures possessing the ability to weave their destiny, which in Teyvat is enough to touch the rules at the very bottom of the world.

Choosing this name is clearly an act of defying the laws of nature.

If the Great King hadn't fallen into a deep sleep, he probably would have smashed down a few Sky Spikes to thoroughly purify Teyvat.

Perhaps, I'll even get my share.

Speaking of the Sky Nails, Xu Chuan was genuinely curious whether his knights, who didn't die from bare hands, could shake the Sky Nails of Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain.

This is a major weapon of Teyvat. Traces of this thing can be found in Mondstadt's Dragonspine Mountains, Liyue's Lava Pit, and the Sumeru Desert.

The terrifying power that can alter the natural landscape at will is truly astonishing.

However, Xu Chuan actually had another idea in his mind.

Ordinary elemental forces and the erosion of abyssal power have little effect on him. It remains to be seen whether the power controlled by Tianli will bring him any surprises.

With this in mind, Xu Chuan put the matter of the Frost Nail on his agenda.

But now he'd rather study the system.

This thing reveals so little information that I can only keep trying to figure out its patterns and see if I can discover other ways to obtain rewards.

Xu Chuan thought for a moment, what if he destroyed the eyes of the first tiller?

Alternatively, hiding it so that no one can find it should also meet the system's requirement to "change the plot".

Thinking of this, Xu Chuan couldn't help but drift off into a daze.

To be honest, I do possess the Heart of the Wind God, but I'm still far from being able to dominate Teyvat...

When he came to his senses, he found Ying looking at him.

Xu Chuan looked at Ying; the afternoon sun shone on her golden hair, and her eyes appeared exceptionally clear in the light and shadow.

The girl slowly stood up and reached out her hand to him.

"It's a pleasure working with you, partner."

"Yes, it's a pleasure to work with you."

As he spoke, Xu Chuan grasped that fair little hand; the soft touch unique to a young girl felt quite pleasant.

Chapter Fifty-Two: An Unexpected Encounter

After accepting Ying's invitation, Xu Chuan did not rush to set off.

Ying and Paimon had just returned to Mondstadt and needed to hand over their quests to the Adventurers' Guild, so they took this opportunity to finish up their current tasks.

Furthermore, the original plot will continue.

Luminous and Dain only returned to Mondstadt to find the first farming machine after the Liyue incident; he didn't really need to be in such a hurry.

While there was still time, Xu Chuan went to find Abedo and Sugar first.

Upon meeting, he immediately stated that his work as an alchemy assistant would be temporarily put on hold for a while.

Abedo was taking notes at his workbench and simply nodded after listening.

"It's alright. I have enough materials to study for a long time. Go do what you want to do."

Xu Chuan suspected that even if he said he was going to stay in Liyue for three to five years, Abedo would still have the same reaction.

The reaction of sugar is quite different.

She put down her notebook, adjusted her glasses, and said softly, "Is Mr. Xu Chuan leaving?"

The reluctance in her voice was impossible to hide.

She has been checking on Xu Chuan every day, recording data and observing changes, and has gotten used to this routine.

"Yes, I have my own things to take care of."