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

"No need to be so polite," Wendy said with a smile. "Sit down, sit down, it's tiring to stand."

Xiao didn't sit down; he just stood to the side, holding his teacup.

He took a sip of tea, his brow furrowing slightly.

Xu Chuan thought he probably wanted something sweet, like almond tofu.

"Lord Wind God, is your journey here to see the Emperor?"

He asked respectfully, but there was a hint of inquiry in his golden eyes.

It is during the annual Summoning Ceremony, and the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt has come to Liyue. Perhaps he has something important to discuss with the Emperor.

If Xu Chuan knew what Xiao was thinking, he would definitely say that you're overthinking it.

“No, no,” Wendy waved her hand. “I’m just here to see him off.”

He pointed at Xu Chuan, "This friend is going on a trip through Liyue, so I'll give him a ride."

Xiao's gaze fell on Xu Chuan, and he looked him up and down.

He was curious about who could possibly have the Wind God escorting him with his retinue.

In my limited memory, there was someone who also had the Emperor accompany her on a tour of Liyue.

Could it be that this person is the same?

Xu Chuan greeted him.

Xiao nodded slightly in response.

"Now that I've run into you, I should head back."

Wendy stood up, stretched, and slung her harp over her shoulder.

"Tvalin, let's find a place to land."

Dvalin let out a low groan, circled once above Dihua Island, and slowly descended.

The wind pressure generated by the two wings pressed a circular clearing out of the reeds, and white reed flowers danced in the air like a silent snowfall.

Xu Chuan jumped off the dragon's back, and Da Pao, carrying his pack, followed closely behind, landing steadily behind him.

Xiao's figure suddenly appeared on the ground, his golden eyes calmly looking at the two of them.

"Then I'm off." Wendy stood on the dragon's back and waved to Xu Chuan.

"Remember to write to me when you get to Liyue, although I might not reply."

"Okay," Xu Chuan smiled. "Be careful on the road."

“You too.” Wendy blinked, then looked at Xiao.

"Please keep an eye on this young man for me."

Xiao paused for a moment, then nodded.

Dvalin spread his wings and took off.

The wind surged up from the ground, making Xu Chuan's clothes flutter.

He watched as the giant dragon flew higher and higher, farther and farther away, gradually becoming a small dot on the horizon, and finally disappearing into the clouds.

Dihua Isle fell silent.

The reeds rustled in the wind, and occasionally a fish would leap out of the water in the distance, splashing up ripples.

The sunlight streamed down from above, warm and pleasant, quite different from the feeling in Mondstadt.

It's softer, more moist, and carries the scent of earth and grass.

Xu Chuan took a deep breath and turned to look at Xiao.

The boy stood not far away, his golden eyes calmly watching him.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds, neither of them speaking first.

Then, Xu Chuan pretended not to know Xiao and spoke first: "My name is Xu Chuan, may I ask how you address me?"

Xiao's brow twitched slightly.

"Just call me Xiao." His voice was clear and cold, like the wind in the mountains.

"The Wind God entrusted me with looking after you, so there's no need for such formalities."

"Okay, Xiao."

Xu Chuan didn't say much; he knew that was just Xiao's personality.

He always keeps his distance from others, which is due to his personality and his lack of understanding of how to interact with people.

It is also because they do not want others to be tainted by their own karmic burdens.

"You haven't finished your tea yet, Xiao. Would you like another cup?"

Xiao looked at the cup of tea, remained silent for a moment, and did not take it.

“Let’s go,” he said. “It’s quite far from Liyue Harbor, so let’s stay at Wangshu Inn tonight.”

He pointed to a giant tree in the distance, indicating that Xu Chuan should walk south along the path on Dihua Isle.

Xu Chuan nodded, and with a casual wave of his hand, the exquisite tea set scattered in the wind.

Upon seeing this scene, Xiao couldn't help but glance at Xu Chuan again.

The figures of the three people appeared and disappeared in the reeds, startling a flock of water birds, which fluttered and flew into the sky.

As we approached Wangshu Inn, night fell.

Xiao's figure vanished again, and a voice reached Xu Chuan's ears.

"If anything unexpected happens, just call me by my name."

Chapter Seventy-Five: Inviting Guests for Dinner

At dusk.

Wangshu Inn came into Xu Chuan's view.

The inn sits atop the towering, gray-blue rock, half-suspended in mid-air, like a giant bird perched on a treetop.

Lights flickered up from between the buildings, illuminating the darkening sky and creating a powerful visual impact.

From a distance, the waterwheel slowly turns along the edge of the rock wall, emitting a low creaking sound, like the heartbeat of the building.

Upon closer inspection, Xu Chuan couldn't help but exclaim, "It's truly magnificent, with a fantastical feel to it!"

Whether it's Mondstadt or the Wangshu Inn right in front of me, the feeling of seeing it in person is completely different from that in the game.

On the screen, Mondstadt looked like a charming little town, but when he actually stood on that land, he realized it was a true national capital.

The city walls are towering, the streets are crisscrossed, and every stone slab is engraved with the marks of time.

The same goes for this Wangshu Inn.

In the game, it's just a teleportation point, a place to accept quests, but standing at its foot now, looking up at those layers of pavilions and lights, I truly felt the awe-inspiring power of this "miracle on earth."

"I wonder what the scenery of Liyue Harbor will be like." Xu Chuan muttered to himself as he stepped onto the rising waterwheel.

The waterwheel slowly rose, carrying him through the shadows of the rock wall to the entrance of the inn.

The proprietress, Phil Gaudette, stood behind the counter, her smile gentle yet shrewd. Her eyes swept over Xu Chuan and Da Pao before she warmly greeted them.

"The room is ready, here is the key."

She handed over the keys, speaking as casually as if she were greeting an old acquaintance.

"You look like you're from Liyue, but you're wearing Mondstadt clothing. Are you visiting your family in Liyue?"

Xu Chuan smiled and responded.

"I heard that during Liyue's annual Summoning Ceremony, the Geo Archon will personally appear and issue a divine decree. I've come here specifically to join in the fun."

Philgoldette's eyes lit up when she heard this.

"Then we must take a good look. This year is a big year for the ceremony of inviting the immortals, and the scene will be more grand than in previous years."

She glanced at the expressionless figure behind Xu Chuan, "Guests, I wish you all the best."

Yes, there are two people.

Xu Chuan used golden light to control the cannon, making the puppet follow behind him and move into the Wangshu Inn together.

The puppet's gait was very natural, and from its appearance, one could not tell that the cannon was a puppet. Ordinary people would not see anything unusual and would only think that it was a taciturn guy.

But if the Fools saw it, it would be a completely different story.

The sixth seat of the Fools' Executive Officers, a straggler.

This is no insignificant character; even among the seven kingdoms, he is considered a formidable figure.

Unfortunately, the cannon has met its match. This time, it has no chance to use the World Tree to erase its presence in Teyvat and try to change history.

As Xu Chuan walked, he thought to himself that it was a pity he didn't have any storage space abilities right now, otherwise he could put the doll away in daily life and release it when he needed to fight.

He was about to walk towards his room when he suddenly stopped, turned around and said to the landlady, "By the way, I'd like to treat Xiao to a meal."

The proprietress's eyes instantly changed.

When she looked at Xu Chuan, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes, as if she were re-evaluating the person.

This young and handsome guy actually called the Great Sage Who Subdued Demons by his given name; he's definitely not an ordinary person.

"Consider this a way of thanking him for escorting us."

Xu Chuan explained, "But I don't know what he likes to eat, so I'd like to ask the proprietress for help."

Phil Gaudette's expression immediately changed, transforming from a shrewd businesswoman into a warm-hearted elder.

"The Great Sage Who Subdues Demons... likes light and simple food."

She said carefully, "For example, he really likes almond tofu."

"Young man, I'm the boss, not the boss's wife."

"Then I'll trouble you to prepare a meal, something light, but almond tofu is a must."

Upon hearing Xu Chuan change his mind, Phil Gaudette agreed and turned to make the arrangements.

The relationship between Wangshu Inn and Xiao is quite unusual; it serves as his lodging.

On the rooftop of Wangshu Inn, ginkgo trees sway gently in the evening breeze, their golden leaves rustling softly. Occasionally, a few leaves drift down, swirling in the lamplight before falling into the night.

Looking out from here, the wetlands of Dihua Island stretch as far as the eye can see. The reeds ripple with silvery waves under the moonlight, and the starry sky is reflected on the distant water, making it impossible to distinguish where the sky ends and the earth begins.

Yan Xiao served the dishes one by one to the table, set out the bowls and chopsticks, and then quietly withdrew.

There were seven or eight dishes on the table, all Liyue home-style dishes, light and elegant, without too much seasoning.

The almond tofu, white as jade, is placed in the center and adorned with a few goji berries and osmanthus flowers, gleaming with a warm luster under the light.

"Immortal Xiao, how about we have dinner together?" Xu Chuan said to the empty rooftop.

A moment later, a figure appeared not far away.

Xiao's face appeared exceptionally cold and aloof under the moonlight.

He stood there, as if hesitating whether to approach.

“Immortals have no need for these mundane things…” His voice was like the wind in the mountains.

"Since you're already here, there's no need to be so polite."

Xu Chuan interrupted him, pointing to the table full of dishes, "There are so many dishes, I can't finish them all by myself."

Xiao was silent for a moment, but eventually came over and sat down across the table.

The movement was very light, almost without making a sound, like a falling leaf.

He didn't touch his chopsticks, he just sat there, his golden eyes looking at the dishes on the table, then at Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan noticed that Xiao's eyes lit up almost imperceptibly when he looked at the plate of almond tofu.

It's not the kind of sparkle that Paimon gets when he sees delicious food.

"Try it." Xu Chuan used serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of almond tofu and placed it on the small plate in front of Xiao. "Yan Xiao's cooking skills should be pretty good."