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

But that emotion vanished in a flash, as quickly as an illusion.

She bit her lip, and reason regained the upper hand.

With the power of the abyss fully activated, the outline of the dress quickly regained its clarity.

It took no more than three seconds from beginning to end.

Xu Chuan coughed and quickly dispersed the energy cluster in the air.

The golden light dissipated, and the Heart of the Wind God and the Heavenly Nail Crystal returned to their original positions.

"Ahem...that's how it is."

To be honest, he really didn't do it on purpose.

At this moment, he was truly grateful that the woman in front of him was more rational than emotional.

otherwise……

The room remained quiet for a while.

Silky had her head down, her bangs covering half of her face.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, falling on the tips of her slightly flushed ears.

"……I see."

She finally spoke, her voice lower than before.

"Could I borrow this crystal for a while?"

"Of course," Xu Chuan replied quickly, almost like a reflex.

He manipulated the golden light to lift up the Frost Nail crystal he had obtained from Dragonspine Snow Mountain and handed it to Skirk.

Silky reached out and took it.

The icy blue light illuminated her palms and her face, which had regained its composure.

She didn't say anything more, and turned to walk towards the window.

She stepped onto the windowsill and suddenly stopped.

“This chess piece is made from the remains of the Third Advent.” She didn’t turn around, her back to Xu Chuan.

The moonlight outside the window gilded her with a silvery edge.

"It's not a lucky thing, you'd better not carry it with you."

After saying that, she climbed out of the window.

The night wind blew in and extinguished the candlelight on the table.

The room was plunged into darkness.

Xu Chuan sat on the bed, still holding the cup of tea that had gone cold.

He knew very well what the Heart of the Wind God was made of.

However, he cannot give up the power of the Heart of the Wind God for the time being.

Looking at the empty window, the alluring scene he had just witnessed involuntarily came to mind.

Chapter 108 The Poor Young Master

The first rays of morning light pierced through the window and fell on Xu Chuan's face.

The golden light of the rising sun and the golden light flowing around him complemented each other and blended into one.

He spent the entire night cultivating.

A moment later, Xu Chuan slowly opened his eyes.

The golden light in his eyes faded like a tide, and his pupils returned to deep black, showing no sign of fatigue.

After the fierce battle in the Abyss of Laminaria, he fell into an inevitable state of weakness.

The unease of losing control felt like a thorn stuck in my heart.

Only by feeling my strength gradually returning can this unease be slightly relieved.

“Just one more day,” he looked down at his palm, “and I’ll be fully recovered.”

From near death to full recovery, it took less than three days.

Even he himself found the speed of recovery outrageous.

As he has cultivated the Golden Light Mantra, his control over the golden light has become stronger and stronger.

Although there is still a considerable gap between me and a certain "top expert".

But with his current level of skill, he can certainly make the most of the golden light.

The dazzling light on the body surface was completely concealed under the bandages under Xu Chuan's precise control.

To an outsider, he was just a wounded man wrapped in bandages, and no one could detect anything unusual.

"Very good." Xu Chuan nodded in satisfaction.

"That way, even if someone like the 'Extreme Evil Rider' comes to ambush us again, we can defend against it in advance."

After seeing Silky last night, Xu Chuan recalled some details about her.

Skirk and her people, who were killed by extraterrestrials, seem to possess an extraordinary ability to adapt to various forces.

Furthermore, Xu Chuan had never seen the pure abyssal power emanating from her anywhere else.

It is pure, clear, and clean, like the meltwater from a snow-capped mountain.

If he hadn't been in poor condition at the time, he would have really wanted to ask Skykirk for help to try out pure abyssal power.

"It's a pity I left in such a hurry that I didn't even have time to ask her."

Xu Chuan kept this thought in mind, thinking, "I'll just have to wait until we meet again to talk about it."

Footsteps came from outside the door.

Before he even knocked, Paimon's voice drifted in: "Xu Chuan, Paimon's treating you to a big meal today!"

The door was pushed open, and Ying and Paimon walked in one after the other.

Paimon was exceptionally excited today, his little face beaming with smiles, as if he had found some treasure.

"A grand feast?" Xu Chuan raised an eyebrow.

"Yes! A feast!" Paimon floated into the air, hands on his hips, chin held high, exuding an imposing aura.

Xu Chuan couldn't help but laugh: "Then I'll have to look forward to it."

Ying wasn't as excited as Paimon, but she still managed a slight smile.

She moved the wheelchair that was against the wall over and pushed it to the bedside.

"The executor of the Fools invited Paimon and me to the Glass Pavilion for dinner, and we can bring you along as well."

Paimon flew over and circled in front of Xu Chuan: "Let's go, let's go, the three of us haven't eaten together in a long time."

As she said this, there was a hint of nostalgia in her voice.

From Mondstadt to Liyue, the three of them met occasionally along the way, but the number of times they actually sat down to eat together was very few.

Xu Chuan nodded: "Because of what you said, Paimon, I'll take you to eat all the delicious food in Teyvat from now on."

"Really?"

Paimon's eyes lit up instantly, sparkling with excitement. He waved his little hands excitedly, and even a little drool involuntarily dripped from the corner of his mouth. "You have to keep your word!"

"Of course it is."

Ying shook her head, but the smile on her lips deepened.

“Alright,” she pushed the wheelchair, “we need to get going quickly, or we’ll be late.”

With Ying's help, Xu Chuan was moved from the bed to the wheelchair.

Actually, he can walk now. Whether his steps are steady or not is another matter, but at least he won't fall.

But who can refuse a beautiful girl's help?

Xu Chuan leaned back comfortably in his wheelchair, intending to enjoy himself for a few more days.

At worst, I'll take care of Ying the same way from now on.

The Glazed Pavilion.

One of the most luxurious restaurants in Liyue Harbor, with carved beams and painted rafters, upturned eaves and corners, and two majestic stone lions at the entrance.

A young man with brown hair wearing a demon king mask was standing at the door waiting.

He wore the Eye of the Water-Colored God at his waist, and his whole body exuded a sharp aura.

Upon seeing Ying and Paimon, he immediately greeted them with a warm smile, as if he were seeing old friends: "You've finally arrived!"

His gaze swept over Ying, over Paimon, and finally landed on Xu Chuan, who was wrapped in bandages all over his body, sitting in a wheelchair, his face pale but his eyes clear.

Who is this?

“My friend,” Ying said.

The young master didn't ask any further questions, nodded, and said with his smile unchanged, "I see, welcome, welcome."

He glanced at Xu Chuan, who was covered in bandages, and then turned his attention back to Ying.

Xu Chuan's lips curled up slightly.

It seems that the young master is still in the dark and hasn't received any information about himself.

Otherwise, this guy wouldn't have been so calm when he saw me. With the Fools' intelligence network, they should have thoroughly investigated the key figures in the Mondstadt disaster long ago.

Speaking of which, I wonder if the lady is in Liyue Harbor.

If she were there, Xu Chuan couldn't help but feel a moment of sorrow for the young master.

You have really bad relationships with your colleagues.

"Please come in, please come in. I've already booked a private room."

The young master stepped aside to clear the doorway and gestured for them to enter.

Upon entering the Liuli Pavilion, one is greeted by its antique furnishings: mahogany tables and chairs, celadon screens, and several landscape paintings and calligraphy hanging on the walls.

The aroma of delicious food wafted from the kitchen, mingled with the scents of tea and wine, making one's mouth water.

The young master led the three through the lobby and pushed open the door to a private room on the second floor.

A familiar figure was sitting in the main seat.

Zhongli.

He was wearing his signature dark robe, sitting upright, with a cup of hot tea beside him, which he was sipping slowly.

Hearing the door open, he looked up, his gaze sweeping over and lingering on Xu Chuan for a moment.

The young master immediately introduced, "Let me introduce you. This friend is a member of the underworld, a guest elder of the Rebirth Hall, Mr. Zhongli."

“Mr. Zhongli,” he turned to Zhongli again, pointing to Ying and Paimon, “these two are the traveler Ying and her companion Paimon that I mentioned to you.”

Zhong Li nodded slightly, his gaze passing over Ying and landing on Xu Chuan.

“Xu Keqing,” he said, his voice steady as a mountain, “It’s been a long time. I’m sure the Hall Master will be very pleased to see how quickly you’ve recovered from your injuries.”

Xu Chuan leaned back in his wheelchair and glanced at Zhong Li.

The old man still has such a sharp eye; he could tell my condition the moment we met.

Although she had mastered the skill of concealing her golden light quite well, she still couldn't hide anything from him.

"Don't," Xu Chuan waved his hand, his tone tinged with helplessness, "I want a few more days of peace and quiet."

He didn't want to be kept working by Hu Tao.

Zhongli could be leisurely and carefree as a guest minister because no one dared to order him around.

He was different; that girl Hu Tao would really treat him like a donkey.

The young master looked at Zhongli, then at Xu Chuan, and paused for a moment, then asked, "What, do you two know each other?"