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

Xu Chuan's intervention at this time was undoubtedly a great help.

"Commander Qin, please don't be so polite. As an honorary knight of the Knights Order, it is only natural for me to do these things."

After rescuing Dvalin, who was bewitched by the abyss, Xu Chuan, like Ying, received this title.

In a way, he was practically one of the Knights of Favonius.

"These are not things that can be confused."

Qin shook her head, her expression unusually serious.

Offering timely help in such a critical moment is something not everyone can do.

Xu Chuan possesses strength comparable to Dvalin, and even if she clashes with the Fatui, she has enough confidence to deal with it.

Logically and emotionally, Qin would not accept this kindness without giving anything in return.

Seeing Qin's insistence, Xu Chuan simply made a request.

"In that case, Commander Qin, why don't you compensate me with some Mora as a reward?"

"Any other needs?" Qin quickly asked.

Xu Chuan turned to look at Youra, but her eyes darted away.

Ever since I came to her door today, Yura has become like this, trying her best to avoid eye contact with me.

Like a little white rabbit being targeted by a big bad wolf, trembling all over, it's kind of cute.

“I’ve got it. I don’t have my own place in Mondstadt yet. If the Knights can help me, it will solve a big problem for me.”

"Leave this to me."

Qin breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was just a small matter like a house, which she could handle on her own.

As the group exchanged information about the Fatui, Yura's tension lessened considerably.

"With Xu Chuan joining us, I believe our operation will go much more smoothly."

"The Fools' Enforcers are the Winter Queen's agents on earth; this matter requires careful handling..."

“I’ll handle the Fools’ side.”

Xu Chuan took on this hottest problem.

In fact, the Lawrence family didn't really need his involvement.

A noble family that has been in decline for many years can't cause much of a stir in Mondstadt these days; the greatest influence they can exert is limited.

This only reinforces the stereotypes people in Mondstadt hold about them.

The real key lies with the Fools.

The Lawrence family was merely a tool they used to manipulate Mondstadt.

After obtaining the Heart of the Wind God from Wendy.

Xu Chuan felt he should take responsibility for dealing with the executors of the Fools.

He compiled the information in his mind.

Fools, Lady, Heart of the Wind God.

These thoughts swirled in his mind, gradually connecting into a coherent line.

In fact, the affairs of the Fools were not that complicated in his eyes.

The lady was simply seeing the Stormterror wreaking havoc in Mondstadt, while Barbatos, the god of wind, had yet to appear.

In her view, being unable to control one's family is a form of incompetence, and being unable to protect one's own kingdom means one is not worthy of being called a god.

The woman concluded that Barbatos was in a weakened state.

The Ice Queen gave her confidence, making the lady feel that she could defeat a weakened wind god.

The logic itself makes sense.

The problem is that the woman's logic is too presumptuous.

For example, Morax perished during the Ascension Ritual. According to her logic, Liyue, having lost its gods, should be easier to deal with than Mondstadt.

However, after arriving in Liyue, the lady adopted a very humble and submissive attitude.

This guy became unusually well-behaved, not doing anything out of line, not even the slightest little movement.

Although the Heart of the Geo Archon eventually fell into her hands, so what?

Zhong Li's mere presence was enough to deter even the ladies from being presumptuous.

She didn't even dare to stay in Liyue for long, and quickly slipped away after finishing her business.

While not daring to cause trouble, the woman also severely tricked her colleague.

She not only has the courage to do this, but she's incredibly bold.

You're right, Dadtaglia?

As Xu Chuan thought of this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Poor D'Artagnan, the eleventh executor of the Fools, codenamed Prince.

This guy's experience in Liyue is a classic example of "workplace bullying" within the Fatui.

From beginning to end, he thought he was carrying out the Queen's orders, only to find that he was the only one in the team who was working diligently, while the others were just waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

When things escalated, the lady gracefully made her exit with the Heart of God, leaving D'Artagnan alone to clean up the mess.

The scene was hilarious just thinking about it.

The two left the Knights and walked side by side through the streets of Mondstadt.

The sun is shining brightly today, casting a warm glow on the stone pavement.

Xu Chuan said half-jokingly, "What's wrong with you? It's like I did something bad to you."

"It's not your fault, it's just... I need some time."

A hint of confusion lingered in Yura's eyes, but the warmth she felt truly filled her heart.

But after that warmth came a nameless anxiety and fear, making her afraid to face that blinding tenderness.

She, who was always straightforward, has now become the very thing she used to hate.

Seriously, this is so annoying.

Chapter Sixty: The Wind God's Invitation

It felt like there were two versions of herself fighting in Yura's mind.

One tells oneself to pursue the hard-won happiness.

The other constantly reminds her that she and the other person are not from the same world, and that she should not bind the other person to Mondstadt, to a tragedy called Lawrence.

This conflicting feeling made Yura somewhat anxious and insecure.

But she didn't dwell on it any longer. She forced herself to cheer up, smiled and said goodbye to Xu Chuan, and continued her investigation of the Lawrence family.

Xu Chuan smiled and said goodbye to her.

He noticed her unease, but the best course of action at that moment was to respect her choice.

Sometime in the near future, he will be glad he made the right decision.

Now, his priority is to deal with the Fools.

Xu Chuan was very proactive and went straight to the Goethe Hotel.

The fools' soldiers at the gate stopped him.

Upon hearing that he was looking for the female executive officer, the expressions on their faces changed from wary to mocking.

"You think you can cause trouble in the territory of the Fools just because those childish knights of the Order of Knights are backing you up?"

One of them scoffed, "Dare to offend our executive officer? You might not see the sun rise tomorrow."

Xu Chuan did not stop.

"Stop right there! You—"

The soldier suddenly drew his weapon and slashed at Xu Chuan.

His killing intent was undisguised, carrying the fierce aura unique to the Winter Kingdom.

The scene of blood splattering that he had envisioned did not appear the next moment.

A suffocating, violent gust of wind surged from Xu Chuan's body, like an invisible hand grabbing the man and slamming him against the wall.

His consciousness vanished the moment of impact, and he never woke up again.

Xu Chuan strode away expressionlessly, leaving behind only a few lifeless bodies.

With the knight's invincibility and his ability to wield the Heart of the Wind God with his bare hands, these fools were as fragile as paper before him.

Along the way, Xu Chuan encountered no further obstacles.

The fools' soldiers in the corridor all kept their distance, and no one dared to approach.

The violent wind was still swirling around him, carrying an undeniable pressure.

Only when the person he wanted to see appeared in front of him did Xu Chuan slightly restrain his aura.

The woman stood at the far end of the hall.

The moment she saw Xu Chuan, the chill in her eyes was colder than the blessing of the Ice Queen.

The temperature in the entire Goethe Hotel plummeted, fine ice crystals condensed in the air, and white frost flowers spread outwards from the ground centered on it.

“How dare you cause trouble at the Fools’ camp?” Her voice was as cold as a blade slicing through ice.

"Should I say you're arrogant, or are you just eager to die?"

Xu Chuan stood in the cold current, a thousand winds swirling around him, keeping the biting cold at bay.

A slight smirk appeared on his lips, revealing a mocking smile.

"I've merely repeated what the Fools did in front of you. Why are you so angry?"

The woman's gaze was like a poisoned knife.

The chill in the hall grew stronger, and even the air began to freeze.

The white mist exhaled by the elite Fools condensed into frost in front of them, causing some to tremble and others to instinctively take a step back.

The cold front and the fierce wind clashed in the confined space, tormenting everyone except the two people standing in the eye of the storm.

"You should be happy that I came to see you."

"Oh?" The woman's voice dropped dangerously low. "Should I thank you?"

Ice crystals condensed into sharp blades in the air, hovering around Xu Chuan, ready to pierce him at any moment.

But Xu Chuan didn't even glance at those ice blades.

“You really should thank me,” he said. “I brought you news you’ve been wanting for a long time.”

The woman's eyes narrowed slightly. The ice blades remained suspended in mid-air, neither advancing nor dissipating.

Xu Chuan met her gaze and explained his purpose, word by word.

"Madam, the Wind God you have been searching for is willing to condescend to meet with the Winter Queen's executor. Are you satisfied with this news?"

The air freezes.

The suspended ice blades trembled slightly, making a soft, crackling sound.

The woman's expression changed several times in an instant.

From shock to doubt, from doubt to scrutiny, it finally settled on a kind of complexity that Xu Chuan couldn't understand.

"Barbatos, the wind god".

She repeated the name softly, as if savoring the meaning of each word.

The hall was so quiet you could hear the sound of ice crystals hitting the ground. The Fools' soldiers didn't dare to breathe, and all eyes were fixed on the lady.

She stood there, her expression having shifted from initial rage to a hunter's composure.