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

All of this gave him a strange sense of closeness.

It's as if I was born to belong here.

The sense of alienation that had lingered since the transmigration seemed to be somewhat diluted by the rain at this moment.

Walking through these quaint streets and alleys, he could almost pretend that he had simply traveled back to ancient times, rather than to a completely unfamiliar other world.

"Cyber's hometown..."

Xu Chuan couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Along the way, he bought several breakfasts from roadside stalls.

Steaming hot glutinous rice chicken, golden and crispy spring rolls, and a bowl of wontons sprinkled with scallions.

He ate as he walked, his leisurely demeanor making him look exactly like a typical wealthy young master from Liyue.

A taciturn servant was holding an umbrella for him.

Even the patrolling Thousand Rock Army soldiers were less wary of this demeanor.

After all, his demeanor and mannerisms didn't make him seem like a suspicious person at all.

As he turned a corner, Xu Chuan suddenly stopped.

Not far ahead, at a breakfast stall, two furtive figures were huddled in a corner, munching on steamed buns while cautiously looking around.

A blonde girl and her tiny, floating companion.

Ying and Paimon.

Xu Chuan stood there for two seconds, then suddenly felt a little regretful.

I should have bought a phonograph machine.

It would be very interesting to capture this scene on camera and show it off when she becomes a famous traveler in seven countries.

Suppressing a laugh, he stepped over.

"Hey you two, long time no see! Did you miss me?"

The sudden sound from behind startled Ying and Paimon so much that they almost jumped off their stools.

Paimon nearly dropped the steamed bun in his hand.

Ying instinctively reached for the sword hilt, and the moment she turned around, the wariness on her face had turned into surprise.

"Xu Chuan?!"

Paimon let out a long breath, patted his chest, and looked like he was still in shock.

"You scared me to death! I thought the Thousand Rock Army had discovered us."

Ying relaxed, smiled, and nodded to Xu Chuan.

"It's a good thing you didn't come to Liyue with us."

She rarely cracked a joke, saying, "Otherwise, there would probably be three people wanted by the police now."

“Yes, yes, yes!” Paimon nodded repeatedly, then tilted his head to look Xu Chuan up and down.

"Speaking of which, if you hadn't taken the initiative to greet me, I would have thought you were one of those Liyue people who look a lot like Xu Chuan."

"Your outfit."

She flew around Xu Chuan once.

"He's a completely different person!"

Xu Chuan smiled but didn't reply.

Paimon's gaze was quickly drawn to the silent figure behind him.

"By the way, who's that person behind you?"

Why haven't you said anything?

"Just a puppet," Xu Chuan replied casually. "Just call him Cannon."

"A...doll?"

Paimon moved closer and stared at the cannon for a long time.

"Okay, okay, I won't ask anymore."

"Anyway, you've had too many strange things going on, so one more wouldn't be surprising."

At this point, Paimon seemed to have been given a floodgate of complaints and immediately began to pour out his grievances.

"Xu Chuan, you have no idea how miserable we are!"

"During the ritual of inviting immortals, the Rock King Emperor fell down in front of everyone, and then Ningguang said that the Emperor had been murdered and sealed off the entire venue."

"Then, those Thousand Rock Army soldiers kept chasing us..."

"Paimon, get to the point," Ying interrupted her helplessly.

“Oh right, the important part!” Paimon cleared his throat.

"Later, we finally managed to escape, and then we ran into a Fool's Enforcer named Prince."

"He said he could help us, and even told us to go to the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortal in Jueyun Pass, saying that the immortal could help us clear our names..."

Xu Chuan listened quietly without showing any surprise.

"So you're planning to go to Jueyun Pass now?"

"Hmm." Ying nodded, then looked at Xu Chuan seriously as if she remembered something.

"You'd better not get too close to us lately. It wouldn't be good if you got involved with us."

Paimon quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes, even though you're acting all mysterious, you're still our friend."

"But if the Thousand Rock Army mistakes us for their accomplices, that would be troublesome!"

Seeing how genuinely caring the two of them were for him, Xu Chuan felt a warmth in his heart.

"I can actually help you with the matter of being wanted by the police."

"Yes, it would be terrible to be implicated..."

Paimon nodded seriously, but suddenly froze halfway through his sentence.

"Wait, what did you just say?"

Ying was also stunned.

The two of them turned to look at Xu Chuan, their eyes showing the same disbelief.

Paimon swallowed hard.

"You...you said you could help us?"

"How can you help? You're not going to fight the Thousand Rock Army, although you are indeed very good at fighting."

"What are you thinking?"

Xu Chuan flicked Paimon's forehead with his finger.

She cried out in pain and covered her forehead.

"What I mean is, I know a few people in Liyue who can help you find out more and offer some assistance."

Hearing this, Ying's eyes lit up.

Is it really possible?

"It was nothing," Xu Chuan said casually.

Paimon was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes: "Xu Chuan, you're such a good person! I knew it wouldn't have been a waste to make you my friend."

Chapter 83 First Encounter with Coconut Sheep

The light drizzle had stopped sometime earlier.

The cobblestone streets of Liyue Harbor were washed by the rain and gleamed with a damp sheen.

A fresh scent filled the air, a blend of the salty sea breeze and the aroma of tea wafting from a distant teahouse.

Xu Chuan led Ying and Paimon through the streets and alleys, with Da Pao silently following behind, holding an umbrella.

"So, you came to Liyue in a Dvalin?"

Paimon's voice was full of disbelief as he leaned his little head close to Xu Chuan, his eyes wide open.

"There are even immortals escorting us on the road?!"

"What the hell!" Paimon puffed out his cheeks and stomped his foot in the air.

"If only we had come with you!"

She recounted her experiences along the way, one by one, on her fingers, becoming more and more aggrieved as she spoke.

Ying didn't speak, but just slightly opened her mouth.

A wind dragon saw them off, and immortals escorted them.

It sounds just like those ancient legends that have been passed down on the continent of Teyvat.

She couldn't help but glance at Xu Chuan a couple more times.

From the moment this person appeared before her, he exuded an air of mystery that was impossible to fathom.

"It's good that you know the immortals of Liyue," Ying said softly, her tone tinged with relief.

"Otherwise, we really will have to make a trip to Jueyun Pass."

She recalled the words the young master had said.

The Three-Eyed Immortal, amidst the clouds, cleared his name of suspicion... Just hearing about it is enough to cause a stir.

"This matter doesn't require the intervention of a celestial being."

Xu Chuan reached out and patted Paimon's head. The warmth of his palm made the little guy squint his eyes comfortably.

"So what are you going to do?"

Ying and Paimon asked in unison, both eyes turning to him.

Xu Chuan withdrew his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Just follow me, and I'll introduce you to a friend from Liyue."

He spoke with a confident and composed tone, as if everything was going according to plan.

As Ying watched his retreating figure, the tension that had been building up in her heart since the invocation of the immortals subtly eased a little.

This person is as reliable as ever.

From Mondstadt to Liyue, it seems that as long as he's around, those headaches and troubles don't seem so terrible anymore.

The girl quickened her pace and followed.

Yanfei's residence is a small and exquisite two-story wooden building.

Several potted green plants were placed on the stone steps in front of the door, with raindrops still hanging on their leaves, making them look vibrant.

Xu Chuan stepped forward and knocked on the door knocker.

A moment later, the door creaked open.

Yan Fei smiled when she saw Xu Chuan standing outside the door.

His gaze then fell on Ying and Paimon behind him, and his smile became more puzzled.

"Xu Chuan? And these two are..."

"Let's go inside and talk."

Yanfei stepped aside to let them into the house, her gaze lingering on Ying and Paimon for a moment, as if she had noticed something.

The room was simply and elegantly furnished, with various legal classics neatly arranged on the bookshelves, and several sticky notes filled with annotations tucked among the documents spread out on the table.

There was a faint scent of ink in the air.

After everyone was seated, Xu Chuan didn't beat around the bush.