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

It's likely that the "fake Aberdo" has temporarily gone into hiding, waiting for the next opportunity.

But there is one difference.

The time has been moved up.

In the game, the fake Aberdo's storyline won't trigger until much later.

Now, because of my appearance, that "thing" has been exposed and suppressed ahead of time.

The Butterfly Effect.

Xu Chuan leaned against the rock wall, looking at the howling wind and snow outside the cave, and a strange feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.

He traveled through time, met Joseph, encountered the fake Abedo, was rescued by Yura, and became Abedo's assistant.

He made Joel wait until his father arrived.

He thwarted the fake Aberdo's plot ahead of schedule.

He changed the fate of these people.

Although the change was very small, and although no one might even notice it, he did change.

But even bigger changes await him.

Mondstadt.

Wind Demon Dragon.

Fools.

traveler.

And then there's the story that was destined to begin, the story of "Genshin Impact".

Xu Chuan took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

Chapter 8 Mondstadt

The last snowflake disappeared behind us, and long-lost green vegetation appeared before our eyes. The biting cold was finally dispelled by the gentle breeze.

Standing at the foot of the mountain, Xu Chuan took a deep breath.

"Mr. Xu... Mr. Xu Chuan?" Sugar's cautious voice came from the side, "Are you alright?"

"It's nothing." Xu Chuan stretched his body, as if trying to shake off the chill.

Sugar blinked. Having frequently traveled between Mondstadt and Dragonspine, she was already used to the alternating hot and cold temperatures.

After descending the mountain, Xu Chuan felt as if he had finally come back to life.

She woke up from her time travel and almost froze to death, met Joseph, bumped into the fake Abedo, and was then chased by the ice-dealing flower.

Then, they went to the camp in Abedo to conduct research on the "physical adaptability of aliens to Teyvat".

He will probably never forget what he has experienced these past few days.

After disappearing for a few days, Abedo returned and no longer focused much of his attention on Xu Chuan.

According to him, research cannot yield results in the short term, and patience is a virtue of a scholar.

Sending Xu Chuan to Mondstadt would not restrict his personal freedom, but would also allow us to observe how he adapts to different environments.

Once they arrive in Mondstadt, Sugar will periodically collect her own body data and send it to Abedo.

In any case, Aberdo helped him a lot.

Xu Chuan was still very grateful to him.

After leaving Dragonridge, he and Sugar embarked on their journey to Mondstadt.

It must be said that sugar is a good guide.

Although she was shy and always spoke softly, her reliability far exceeded Xu Chuan's expectations.

Along the way, she not only led the way but also explained the situation in Mondstadt.

“Oh, right,” Xu Chuan suddenly remembered something, “Do you know Yura? Yura Lawrence.”

Sugar nodded: "I know, I know. She's the captain of the guerrilla squad, and she's very capable."

"Is she in town recently?"

“Well, it seems like he’s not here…” Sugar thought for a moment and said.

Xu Chuan was somewhat disappointed.

Just then, a series of footsteps suddenly came from ahead.

The two looked up and saw a familiar figure walking towards them.

Short, light blue hair, sharp eyebrows and eyes, pine needles rustling behind his back.

Yura.

"Yes, it's Miss Yura!"

Yura saw them too, paused for a moment, and then walked over.

"Sugar?" She raised an eyebrow, her gaze falling on Xu Chuan. "And you? You're healed?"

Xu Chuan nodded: "Thanks to you, I'm almost fully recovered."

Yura hummed in agreement, but didn't say anything more.

The three of them bumped into each other unexpectedly, and since they were going the same way, Yura also needed to return to Mondstadt to rest for a few days.

Along the way, Xu Chuan took the opportunity to formally thank Yura.

"Thank you so much for what happened that day," he said. "If it weren't for you, I might have died there."

Yura glanced at him.

"You're welcome," she said. "I would have saved anyone."

Xu Chuan smiled but didn't reply.

After a while, he suddenly asked, "By the way, how did you happen to be at the Cold Pool that day?"

Yura paused for a moment, then said, "I wasn't planning on going."

"Ok?"

“On the only way down the mountain, we encountered an Ice-Cheating Flower.” Yura’s tone was very calm, as if she were talking about something trivial. “That thing shouldn’t have been there.”

"I felt something was wrong, so I decided to investigate the surrounding area."

It turned out to be the case.

If it weren't for that Ice Deceitful Flower, Yura would never have gone to the Cold Pool.

Joseph may have met Yura around that time.

"What's wrong?" Yura asked when she saw him staring blankly.

"It's nothing." Xu Chuan shook his head, but a strange feeling welled up inside him.

That ice-cold flower was sent by the fake Abedo to chase after him.

It was because of its pursuit that he fled all the way to the Cold Pool, where he happened to meet Yura.

Cause and effect are intertwined and interconnected.

Fate is a mysterious thing.

With two holders of the Eye of God escorting them, the journey down the mountain was exceptionally smooth.

Those Hilichurls and Ruin Guardians who once struck fear into Xu Chuan were no match for Yura and Sugar.

Especially Yura, whose greatsword could make any monster retreat.

Xu Chuan was happy to have some free time and followed along leisurely.

Finally, on the third day after leaving the snow-capped mountains, they saw the outline of Mondstadt.

It was a city surrounded by lakes, with huge windmills turning slowly, and people coming and going at the city gate, making it a lively and bustling place.

This is Mondstadt.

A city of wind and pastoral songs, a capital of freedom.

Now, he is truly standing here.

Xu Chuan stood outside the city, looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar city, and a feeling he couldn't quite describe welled up in his heart.

Unfortunately, there are still twenty days until the time to complete the storyline.

"Let's go," Yura's voice came from the side. "What are you standing there for?"

Xu Chuan snapped out of his daze and followed them through the city gate.

However, just as she entered the city gate, Yura suddenly stopped.

"I have something to do, I have to go now," she said.

Xu Chuan was stunned for a moment, and just as he was about to say something, Yura had already turned and left, her steps quick, as if she was trying to avoid something.

He looked in the direction Yura had left and saw several residents at the city gate pointing and whispering in his direction.

"That's...the Lawrence family's?"

"Shh, keep your voice down."

"What bad luck, why did I have to run into her?"

Xu Chuan frowned; he knew perfectly well why.

Yura Lawrence.

The Lawrence family.

In Mondstadt's history, this family was once a meritorious noble family that helped establish Mondstadt, a symbol of glory and honor.

However, during the Old Mondstadt period, the Lawrence family fell into decline.

They abandoned the ideals of their ancestors and attempted to rule Mondstadt dictatorship, turning this free city into a prison of enslavement and oppression.

Later, Vanessa sparked a wave of rebellion, overthrowing Lawrence's rule and establishing the Knights of Favonius.

But the wounds left by that history have not healed to this day.

The people of Mondstadt hate Lawrence.

Or rather, the Mondstadt people hate the "Lawrence family," who once enslaved them.

Yura, as a descendant of this family, has been burdened with this hatred since birth.

No matter what she does, no matter how hard she tries, in some people's eyes, she will always just be "that remnant of the Lawrence family".

Xu Chuan watched her departing figure and suddenly felt a pang of unease.

All he could do was keep those thoughts in his heart.

"Mr. Xu... Mr. Xu Chuan?" Sugar's voice came from the side. "What are you thinking about?"

Xu Chuan snapped out of his daze and shook his head.

"It's nothing," he said. "Let's go, let's report to the Knights first."

The two walked together toward the Knights.

Behind me, the wind of Mondstadt blew by, carrying a field of dandelion seeds.

Those seeds drifted on the wind, flying far away.

Just like fate.

Chapter Nine: Half a Local

Mondstadt in the game is a charming little European-style town with a few streets and buildings; you can walk around it in just a few minutes.

But the city of Mondstadt before us is a true national capital.

The towering city walls stretch out in undulating waves, embracing the entire city.