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

"This letter is for the Seven Stars of Liyue. It concerns the recent activities of the Fatui and the Abyss Order. Please pass it on for me."

Xu Chuan took the sword and letter, and nodded solemnly. "I will definitely deliver them."

Amber squeezed out from behind the crowd and shoved a bundle full of snacks into his hand.

"Eat something on the way! Don't go hungry!"

Xu Chuan looked at the bulging bundle in his hand and smiled.

Are you going to escort me all the way to Liyue?

“If we could, we really would,” Amber said earnestly.

Everyone laughed.

Laughter echoed in the hall, warm and bright.

Yura finally stepped forward and handed him a letter.

The envelope was unsigned, but the seal was stamped with a seal of solid ice using sealing wax.

That's the Lawrence family crest.

“If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact my friend in Liyue,” she said, trying to sound casual. “The address is in the letter.”

Xu Chuan took the letter and carefully put it away.

Given their relationship, saying thank you would be superfluous.

Yura looked at him, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just smiled.

"Go ahead, and remember to come back to Mondstadt when you miss me. I'll always be waiting for you."

Stepping out of the Knights' headquarters, the sunlight warmed my face.

Xu Chuan stood on the steps and glanced back.

Yura stood in the doorway, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, a smile on her lips.

Amber peeked out from behind her and waved at him. Klee, perched on Kaeya's shoulders, also waved at him.

He waved and turned to walk down the steps.

The streets of Mondstadt remain unchanged, the windmills still turn, and smoke billows from the chimneys of the Deer Hunter's Restaurant.

He walked through the square, past the gift of angels, past the Cat's Tail Tavern.

Diona stood at the door and saw him wave goodbye.

He nodded and continued walking.

After crossing the Mondbridge, we arrived at a secluded place.

The doll stood expressionless by the roadside, its purple hair swaying slightly in the wind.

Beside him were Tvalin and Wendy, who had come especially to see him off today. Their huge bodies lay on the open ground, like a small mountain.

"Did you bring everything?" Tvalin asked.

"All brought." Xu Chuan leaped onto the dragon's back, and golden light transformed into threads, controlling the cannon to follow closely behind, landing steadily behind him.

Dvalin spread his wings and took off.

Mondstadt grew smaller and smaller beneath our feet, windmills became tiny dots, and Cider Lake, like a mirror, reflected the blue sky and white clouds.

The wind whistled past my ears, carrying the scent of freedom.

Xu Chuan looked down at Mondstadt as it gradually disappeared into the distance.

“Let’s go,” he said.

Dvalin let out a low cry and accelerated its flight toward Liyue.

Chapter Seventy-Four: The Three-Eyed, Five-Manifested Immortal, Hear the Summoning

As Mondstadt disappeared from sight, Xu Chuan withdrew his gaze and sat cross-legged on Dvalin's back.

Dapao, now dressed in a different outfit, stood guard over the two men.

Wendy lay on her side, her arm as a pillow, with the harp beside her, her body swaying gently with the rise and fall of the dragon's back.

The wind howled past, but by the time it reached Wendy's ears, it had turned into a gentle breeze, as if playing with his braids.

He didn't care at all, squinting at the blue sky above him, like a lazy cat sunbathing.

"Aren't you a little reluctant to part with it?" he asked.

"That's true to some extent."

Xu Chuan nodded and looked down as he sorted through the gifts everyone had given him.

Abedo and Sugar's alchemical notebooks were as thick as bricks, and Noelle's notebook had a dried Cecilia flower pasted on its cover.

Klee's Dodo plushie was hanging on the side of his backpack, its red form swaying in the wind.

Amber's pastry bundle was bulging and smelled of honey and butter, which made Wendy glance at it frequently.

The impact of what he had just witnessed was something he couldn't forget for a long time.

Those smiles and gifts, the reminders to be careful on the road and come back early, were like invisible threads that bound him to this city.

Unbeknownst to him, the people and things that had bound him to him gave him a sense of belonging.

Having traversed the land, from the icy wilderness of Dragonridge Mountains to the warm sunshine of Mondstadt, I've gone from being all alone to having so many trustworthy companions by my side.

This path was not easy, but it was worthwhile.

Wendy stretched and, unusually, became serious.

"That is the meaning of the journey."

"The finish line doesn't mean everything. Before you reach the finish line, use your eyes to observe the world more..."

Xu Chuan curled his lip, "Is this Lord Wind God's admonition to me?"

"The Wind God and Wendy are the same person. As for what his specific identity is, that's up to you to choose."

Wendy blinked, a sly smile playing on her lips.

Xu Chuan couldn't help but laugh.

As expected, they saw through their plan. It's really not easy to get useful information out of this guy indirectly.

"Did you say that to Ying too?"

"Hey!" Wendy turned her head away, trying to get away with it.

"I bet you didn't change a single word and just repeated it to me again."

"Ahem, don't worry about the details."

Wendy sat up and moved closer to Xu Chuan.

"Let me see what delicious food everyone has prepared for you."

Xu Chuan smiled and shook his head, letting him open the package.

The meaning of the journey itself.

He hadn't forgotten what Wendy had said under the giant tree in the wind.

To be honest, Xu Chuan thought Wendy would say that to him.

As long as you don't lose your sense of nobility, the world will open up to you.

Xu Chuan thought this was a good point and that he could use it later.

At this moment, Wendy seemed to only see those delicious snacks.

He reached into his bundle and pulled out a cute animal-shaped pastry, took a bite, and his eyes lit up.

"Hmm, this dessert tastes good."

He chewed on a snack and mumbled, "It would be even better if we could have some wine."

Xu Chuan revealed an expression that said, "I knew it."

With such a wine-loving god, it's understandable that the people of Mondstadt can't live without wine.

"I don't have any wine, but I have prepared some tea."

Wendy blinked curiously.

Xu Chuan took out a small package from his backpack, inside which was a small white porcelain jar containing fine tea.

With a flash of golden light, the tea set was steadily laid out on the dragon's back, and the golden tentacles nimbly lifted the kettle.

As for fuel, Xu Chuan easily obtained it with a simple tap of his golden hand after Tvarin descended to a lower altitude.

After the water boils, pour in the water, warm the cup, add the tea leaves, and brew. The movements are smooth and effortless.

"I didn't expect you could make tea." Wendy rested her chin on her hand, looking at him with great interest.

"I know a little bit." Xu Chuan poured out the first brew and poured the second brew into the cup. The tea soup was golden and clear, emitting a delicate tea aroma.

"I just heard that Liyue's Jade Valley is famous for its fine tea. I finally managed to buy some tea leaves in Mondstadt, so I came here to try them."

Wendy took the teacup, blew on it, and drank it all in one gulp.

"It's so bitter. Wine tastes much better. Tea doesn't suit my palate."

He put down his glass and suddenly asked, "It's been so long since you've asked me to drink. Have you given up drinking?"

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Mondstadt has countless fine wines, and of course I'd like to try some."

As Xu Chuan spoke, he poured tea for Wendy.

"This time when I go to Liyue, I must enjoy the local tea."

"Moreover, I've heard that the wine in Liyue is different from that in Mondstadt; it's stronger and more mellow."

Wendy held her teacup, her gaze fixed on the tea, her eyes somewhat distant.

"You remind me quite a bit of an old friend."

"Is that so?" Xu Chuan asked casually.

"To be called an old friend by the Anemo Archon, could it be Morax, the Geo Archon of Liyue?"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a figure descended from the sky.

The boy, holding a long spear, landed steadily on Dvalin's back, the strong wind blowing his clothes up.

He had short, dark green hair, golden eyes, and a handsome face with a hint of coldness and wariness.

He twirled the spear in his hand, exuding an imposing aura.

"Stop here, trespassing..."

He looked up and glanced at the two of them.

Then he saw Wendy.

The words that were just about to be spoken suddenly stopped.

A hint of surprise flashed in the boy's golden eyes; such an expression rarely appeared on his usually indifferent face.

Seeing this, Xu Chuan's expression turned strange.

I had just mentioned Morax when Xiao suddenly appeared.

Is this what they call the Emperor's Kitchen? It's terrifying.

No wonder people say there are only two kinds of people in Liyue: those who are fans of the Emperor, and those who are twisted fans of the Emperor.

Upon seeing Xiao, Wendy naturally raised her teacup and greeted him with a smile.

"Hey friend, it's such a nice day, why don't you come for a drink?"

He glanced at Xu Chuan, who understood and manipulated the golden light to deliver a cup of tea to Xiao.

Golden tentacles held a white porcelain cup, which stopped steadily in front of Xiao. The tea rippled slightly, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds.

Xiao looked at the cup of tea, then at Wendy, and remained silent for a moment.

He sheathed his spear and took the teacup. "Thank you."