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

Yura lay on his chest, listening to his heartbeat.

The sound was steady and powerful, one beat after another, like some ancient rhythm.

She closed her eyes, and tears silently streamed down her face.

But her body stopped trembling.

After a long silence, she finally spoke.

If you dare to lie to me, I'll hold a grudge for the rest of my life.

Xu Chuan smiled and said softly, "Okay."

Xu Chuan closed his eyes, rested his chin on the top of Youla's head, and smelled the faint fragrance in her hair.

Outside the window, the windmills were still turning, and Mondstadt was slowly waking up in the morning light.

And in a small house in this free city.

The two embraced, quietly passing this ordinary yet extraordinary morning.

No one bothered them.

Chapter Seventy-Three: Yura's Feelings

After a brief moment of tenderness, Yura reluctantly got up.

The blanket slipped off her shoulders, revealing her fair skin and faint marks on her collarbone.

She glanced down, her face flushing even more, and hurriedly grabbed the clothes scattered on the ground.

"Why not take a good rest for a day?"

Xu Chuan held her hand, his tone carrying a hint of reluctance and persuasion.

"That won't work."

Yura's tone was apologetic, but she showed no sign of being persuaded.

As a guerrilla knight of the Knights of Favonius, she didn't have Xu Chuan's leisurely lifestyle. (You)

Even after the matter between the Fools and the Lawrence family was settled, there were still many headaches waiting for her to deal with.

Those tribesmen bewitched by the evil eye need to be resettled, the damaged city defenses need to be repaired, and there are a bunch of reports to write.

Seeing the hint of self-reproach on Yura's face, Xu Chuan cracked a joke to ease the tension.

"It's great to see you working so hard. It makes me feel like I could live a very comfortable life just by being a kept man."

"Or should I just stop trying and stay home every day waiting for you to support me?"

Yura stopped dressing, turned around and looked at him, and said very seriously.

"Then I'll take care of you."

This statement was extremely damaging to Xu Chuan.

He stood there, stunned, staring at Yura's earnest expression in the morning light, and felt a sharp pang in his heart.

Who could resist a girl who could be infinitely tolerant of them?

Seeing him in a daze, Yura smiled slightly and continued getting dressed.

She no longer avoided his gaze, and openly displayed her graceful figure in front of him.

The morning light peeked through the gaps in the curtains, falling on her and bathing every inch of her skin in a warm glow.

Seeing this scene, Xu Chuan almost couldn't even maintain the Golden Light Spell.

The warm energy within his body trembled violently, almost causing it to misdirect its flow through his meridians.

"So beautiful," he blurted out.

Yura blushed slightly, feeling shy but still proudly holding her head high.

"Hmph, you have good taste."

Xu Chuan smiled, reached out and grabbed her wrist, giving it a gentle tug.

Caught off guard, Yura fell into his arms with a soft gasp.

"Stop fooling around, we're going to be late—"

"Just for a little while."

Yura struggled for a moment, then gave up.

She nestled against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

The sunlight outside the window grew brighter, and the bells of Mondstadt rang out in the morning breeze.

"Xu Chuan".

"Ok?"

"Remember to write to me when you get to Liyue."

"it is good."

"If you find it annoying, you don't have to write it."

Xu Chuan lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead.

"It won't bother you."

After spending a few days with Yura without any shame, Xu Chuan was reluctant to part with her, but it was time to set off for Liyue.

He couldn't miss this year's ritual to invite the immortals.

The scene where the Rock King Emperor falls from the sky and dies is precisely the next check-in location indicated by the system.

"I wonder what the reward will be this time for checking in."

Xu Chuan ate the breakfast Yura made while glancing at the information on the system panel.

The text on the panel is very simple.

Check-in task: Liyue Main Story - Summoning Ceremony.

No further hints were given, but that was enough.

"Is it not to your liking?" Yura asked when she noticed him lost in thought.

"How could that be?" Xu Chuan came back to his senses and smiled. "I was just thinking that it would be a bit of a shame if I couldn't eat the food you made after I went to Liyue."

He showed a regretful expression, which amused Yura, who looked at him with a face full of reproach.

Xu Chuan had considered traveling through Teyvat with Yura.

With her by my side, perhaps all those chaotic thoughts in my mind will gradually dissipate, and my heart will only hold her image.

During the few tender days they spent together, he had also brought up this idea to her.

Yura remained silent for a long time, then shook her head.

It's not a rejection, but a more complex response.

For her, a short trip might be feasible, but she still couldn't let go of her beliefs.

Mond and Lawrence were what she would dedicate her life to.

Yura said that it was precisely because of this about her that Xu Chuan fell in love with her, wasn't it?

Xu Chuan did not force him.

He respected her choice, just as Yura respected his journey.

"We're going to the Knights later, everyone's waiting for you," Yura said mysteriously as she cleared the dishes.

"What on earth is it that's so secretive, and why does it have to be discussed with the Knights?"

"You'll find out when the time comes." Yura smiled, but refused to reveal anything.

Walking through the streets of Mondstadt, the sun was shining brightly.

The two walked side by side, their shoulders occasionally touching, then separating, then touching again.

No one spoke, nor was there any need to speak.

The Knights' headquarters is a little different today.

There were no knights standing guard at the entrance, and the corridor was quiet.

Xu Chuan glanced at Youla, but she just smiled and didn't say anything.

The moment the two pushed open the door and stepped into the Knights' Hall.

boom! boom! boom!

Fireworks exploded overhead, and colorful confetti fluttered down like a sudden snowfall.

"Farewell, Honorary Knight Xu Chuan!" the crowd exclaimed in unison, their voices echoing beneath the dome.

Xu Chuan stood at the door, looking at the people in the hall.

Abedo stood in the corner, holding a notebook in his hand, his expression as calm as ever, but with a rare smile on his lips.

Sugar stood beside him, her face flushed, holding a beautifully packaged little box in her hands.

Qin stood at the front, dressed in a neat knight's uniform, her smile warm and dignified.

Lisa leaned against a pillar, holding a letter in her hand, and looked at him with a smile.

Noelle stood in the middle of the crowd, her hands clasped in front of her, her eyes shining.

Klee was perched on Kaeya's shoulders, holding an unfinished firework tube in her hand, her little face beaming with pride.

Kaiya held her up, his other hand in his pocket, a signature smile on his lips.

And there's Yura beside me.

She stood next to him, her lips curled up higher than anyone else's.

Xu Chuan had actually guessed this special surprise long ago.

These past few days, Yura has been going out mysteriously, and when she comes back, she has an undisguised smile on her face. He knows what she's preparing.

But when you actually stand here, looking at these familiar faces, and hearing them shout the words "farewell," it's truly heartwarming.

A warm feeling welled up in his heart.

It's nice to feel cared for like this.

After the surprise ended, everyone gathered around, chattering amongst themselves.

Klee slid off Kaiya's shoulder, ran to Xu Chuan, and shoved a red Dudu plush toy into his hand.

"Brother Xu Chuan, this is for you, Ke Li's precious treasure. Please take good care of it!"

Xu Chuan squatted down to look her in the eye.

"Thank you, Klee. I'll keep it safe."

"Yes!" Keli nodded vigorously. "When Brother Xu Chuan comes back, Keli will teach you magic tricks!"

"it is good."

Abedo walked over and handed him a thick notebook. "Some alchemical notes that Sugar and I compiled."

He paused, then added, "Although you might not need it."

"How could that be?" Xu Chuan took the notebook. "It's just something to pass the time on the road."

Sugar whispered in the background, "If you don't understand anything, you can write back and ask..."

Lisa handed him the letter and winked.

"Once you arrive in Sumeru, if you wish to pursue further studies, you can take this letter to the Order of the Teachings."

Noelle handed over a notebook with the words "Noelle's Thoughts" written neatly on the cover. She blushed and said, "It contains information about the customs and culture of Liyue. I hope it will be helpful to Mr. Xu Chuan."

Kaiya patted him on the shoulder.

Qin finally stepped forward and handed him a West Wind one-handed sword, along with several well-written letters.

"This is a small token of the Knights of Favonius's appreciation."