Looking at Ei like this, Yu Xie paused for a moment, then slowly smiled.
"Let's take a walk around Liyue Harbor."
From Huyao Street to Yujing Terrace... they explored many places in Liyue Harbor together that day.
In truth, Ei wasn't the type to enjoy shopping. She was different from most girls—she didn't feel the urge to buy beautiful things when she saw them. If anything caught her interest, it was probably something related to martial arts... and perhaps, the person by her side.
As the day slowly passed, Yu Xie and Ei found themselves on the outskirts of Liyue Harbor.
The gentle breeze on the outskirts brought a coolness to the face.
The two walked side by side, taking slow steps.
It was the first time Ei fully wandered as an ordinary girl, and the person beside her was irreplaceable. Her heart felt more relaxed and content than ever before, though she didn't quite realize it.
She simply felt that the time spent with Yu Xie today was very pleasant.
Before long, it was nearly evening, and the day was drawing to a close. Could tomorrow be like today? Perhaps it was a bit greedy to think so.
The two stopped on a small bridge, with the sound of gently flowing water beneath them.
The soft, murmuring water seemed to serve as the background music for the moment. Standing on the bridge, they looked at the flowing water below, feeling the breeze on their faces.
Ei's long hair and the hem of her clothes fluttered slightly in the wind. Just standing there, she was already an incredibly stunning sight, and the surrounding flowers and scenery seemed to pale in comparison.
The saying "the fish sinks, the swan flies, the moon hides, and the flowers shame" might have been describing a moment like this.
"Yu Xie, will you be going to many places in the future?" Ei suddenly asked.
The question made Yu Xie ponder for a moment.
Aside from Liyue and Inazuma, when would he be going to other places?
Mondstadt, Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan?
It was hard to say, and besides, who knew if there were others waiting for him in those lands? How many people had he been connected to in the past, only for things to end in regret?
For now, there was no answer. Perhaps only when he set off on his journey would the answers gradually appear.
But speaking of this, Yu Xie suddenly remembered that he still had an unfulfilled promise with someone.
"As for where I'll go after this, I'm not sure yet, but I think I need to go to Mondstadt first."
"The land of wind and freedom, Mondstadt," Ei said softly. "Then… when do you plan to go?"
Yu Xie turned to look at Ei and smiled. "You've traveled so far; at the very least, I'll wait until you return to Inazuma before I leave."
"No," Ei shook her head. "I don't want to be a burden to you. You don't need to worry about me. If you want to go, just set off directly. Besides... I can go with you to Mondstadt."
This response made Yu Xie's eyes widen slightly. He looked at Ei beside him, and their gazes met.
It seemed that there was no need to say anything more. Many things were conveyed in their eyes, no words were necessary.
...
Nightfall arrived.
The streets of Liyue Harbor were as usual, filled with soft, flickering lights.
After temporarily parting with Ei, Yu Xie didn't go straight back to his place but instead came to Xian Yun's residence.
The aroma of food drifted from within the house, indicating that Xian Yun was likely busy in the kitchen at this moment.
Yu Xie stepped forward and was about to call out to Xian Yun when the door in front of him opened on its own, as if it already knew his identity and was welcoming him in.
A little surprised, Yu Xie quickly realized that this was probably a spell set up by Xian Yun, allowing him to come and go freely.
Entering the house, it was indeed as expected—Xian Yun wasn't in the main hall, and there were sounds coming from the kitchen.
Yu Xie walked into the kitchen and saw Xian Yun, wearing an apron, busy at work.
"Wait a moment, the food will be ready soon," Xian Yun said without turning around, still focused on cooking, but it was clear she already knew Yu Xie was just behind her.
"Where's Shen He? Why isn't she here?" Yu Xie asked.
"She went to see Ganyu. The two of them have become increasingly close, even more than I expected. I feel like I'm being somewhat 'excluded' as their master," Xian Yun smiled.
"How could that be? In Ganyu and Shen He's hearts, you've always been both a teacher and a mother, an irreplaceable presence," Yu Xie said.
"Alright, you go sit in the living room for a while. The food will be ready soon," Xian Yun turned back and smiled.
Her incredibly beautiful smile made Yu Xie's heart tremble.
The saying "With a smile over her shoulder, a hundred charms arise, and the beauty of the six palaces pales in comparison" was probably describing a moment like this.
"Do you need any help?"
"No need, it's just cooking. There's no need for help."
"Alright, then I'll respectfully take my leave. I'll go to the living room and wait for the delicious dishes made by Miss Xian Yun."
After saying this, Yu Xie turned and left the kitchen, heading to the living room to sit and wait.
Not long after, the sounds in the kitchen ceased, and Xian Yun took off her apron, carrying two plates of delicious dishes. She placed them on the dining table.
The tempting aroma stirred his appetite.
"How about, like this morning, I feed you?" Xian Yun sat down next to Yu Xie, smiling indulgently at him.
"No need, really, there's no need this time..." Yu Xie replied.
The food was delicious, and it was clear that Xian Yun was not only skilled in mechanical arts.
After dinner, the two of them went to the balcony on the second floor.
From here, they could see the vast Sea of Clouds.
At this moment, the Sea of Clouds reflected the moonlight, with the reflection of the moon in the water and the real moon in the sky complementing each other.
"Yu Xie, you came to find me, it shouldn't just be for a meal I cooked, right?" Xian Yun looked at the distant sea and said.
"Yeah, there's something I want to tell you," Yu Xie nodded.
"Go ahead."
"I need to go to Mondstadt."
"Going to meet a beautiful lady from Mondstadt, right?" Xian Yun turned to look at Yu Xie. There was no hint of jealousy in her eyes; instead, it seemed like she was teasing him.
"…I promised Rosalyne that I would go to Mondstadt."
"So it's for Rosalyne… looks like Yu Xie, you really are a flirt," Xian Yun said, pretending to be angry.
"…Why am I a flirt?"
"You must think Rosalyne has a better figure than I do, right? Well, as a woman myself, I have to admit Rosalyne's figure is perfect. Although I think my own figure isn't bad, it seems… a garden flower can never compare to a wild one, huh?"
"I don't think that at all. When it comes to looks and figure, I think neither of you is superior to the other! And I'm going to Mondstadt to see Rosalyne, but it's not for…"
Seeing Yu Xie hurriedly explain, Xian Yun couldn't help but laugh out loud. Then, she leaned in closer to him, draped her arm around his neck, and said with a smile:
"Alright, I was just joking. I know you're not that kind of person. And even if you really did that, what can I do? At most, when you come back, I'll give you a little lesson."
Yu Xie hadn't expected Xian Yun to joke like this. Faced with her playful attitude, he could only smile helplessly.
Though he felt a bit helpless, what filled his heart more was a sense of warmth.
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