"Xian Yun, actually, you can come with me to Mondstadt," Yu Xie said slowly, looking at Xian Yun who was so close.
"I think I'll pass," Xian Yun smiled gently. "I'll wait for you in Liyue. By the way, if that's the case, then Baal... no, Miss Ei, will go with you, right?"
"She probably will," Yu Xie nodded.
"Mm... sounds like I just let go of a great opportunity," Xian Yun continued to smile lightly. "But I still don't want to hold you back, so if you want to do something, go ahead. But don't go too far, or I'll come find you and punish you properly."
"Xian Yun..." Yu Xie looked into Xian Yun's eyes. Although her words seemed harsh, her beautiful eyes were filled with affection.
The atmosphere fell into silence. The moonlight shone on the balcony as Xian Yun gently parted her lips and slowly moved closer to Yu Xie.
Their lips met in a lingering kiss, reluctant to part for a long time.
Xian Yun curled into Yu Xie's embrace, like a little kitten, savoring the warmth of her owner's arms.
.....
A few days later.
Crossing the boundary between Liyue and Mondstadt—the Stone Gate—the land of Mondstadt lay ahead.
The scenery was beautiful, and the winds of Mondstadt blew gently, refreshing and pleasant.
Yu Xie looked at the landscape ahead, feeling a strange sense of unease in his heart.
To be honest, he wasn't sure if he had ever been to Mondstadt before, or if he had any acquaintances here.
"Yu Xie, what's wrong?" Ei, walking alongside him, noticed his subtle change and asked with slight concern.
Yu Xie smiled and shook his head. "Nothing, let's go. We need to find a place to stay before nightfall."
Along the way, the free winds surrounded them, and the flowers and grasses by the roadside swayed with the breeze.
The scenery of Mondstadt unfolded like a painting before them. Compared to the mountains and waters of Liyue, the landscape of Mondstadt might not be as grand, but it had its own unique charm.
As evening approached, Yu Xie and Ei were about to reach Springvale, located to the south of Mondstadt.
This town was known for its simple, honest folk, and its residents made a living primarily through hunting. The people were warm and welcoming.
The two walked side by side, when suddenly a group of people appeared ahead, approaching them.
This group was pulling several carts, likely small-scale merchants passing through.
"Thanks to that nameless hero, otherwise all of our goods would have gone to waste," one of them said.
"Yes, if we ever get the chance to meet again, we must invite that hero for a drink."
Upon hearing the word "hero," Yu Xie immediately thought of Diluc. In the past, Diluc had fought in the shadows for Mondstadt and had earned the title of "The Dark Knight" among the people.
However, whether the hero the merchants were referring to was Diluc was still uncertain.
After passing by the merchants, Yu Xie and Ei arrived at Springvale.
The sky was already darkening, and the hunters of the town had finished their day's work. They gathered together to have a drink, chatting and laughing.
Mondstadt had a rich culture of drinking, though Springvale had a cute child who once claimed to "destroy Mondstadt's alcohol industry." Ironically, this child was also a well-known bartender.
At that moment, in front of a house, a man was facing his daughter, asking her to hand over the bottle of alcohol she was holding. But the daughter tightly hugged the bottle, her attitude firm, refusing to give it up no matter what.
The man was quite troubled, but there was nothing he could do. After all, it was his daughter. What else could he do?
Seeing this scene, Yu Xie couldn't help but smile lightly and continued walking with Ei.
After passing through Springvale and walking for a while, the two of them arrived at Mondstadt before it was completely dark.
Passing through the city gates, the streets of Mondstadt came into view.
The street style was different from that of Liyue and Inazuma, giving a refreshing feeling.
Of course, there were similarities as well—just like Liyue and Inazuma, it was bustling with activity and filled with lights.
Vendors along the streets were continuously calling out to sell their goods, and pedestrians walked by in a steady stream.
The city, which celebrates wind and freedom, slowly unfolded before Yu Xie and Ei.
"Finally, we've arrived," Yu Xie muttered as he looked at the streets of Mondstadt.
"Shall we find a place to stay first?" Ei asked.
"How about... we get something to eat first?" Yu Xie suggested.
Then, Yu Xie asked a passerby for directions, and with their guidance, he led Ei to the entrance of the Good Hunter Tavern.
"Good Hunter Tavern... The name of this restaurant is a bit strange," Ei remarked. "But seeing how many customers there are, the food must be good."
"This restaurant is a well-known one in Mondstadt, so the food is definitely good. Let's go," Yu Xie said with a smile, stepping forward.
At the counter, the receptionist of the Good Hunter Tavern, Miss Sarah, had just finished taking an order from a customer. She turned her head and saw Yu Xie and Ei approaching at a slow pace.
She froze.
After a moment, she rubbed her eyes, wondering if she had seen things wrong.
"Hello, please bring us one Sweet Madame, one Northern Apple Stew, and one Crispy Potato Shrimp Platter," Yu Xie said as he approached Sarah and placed his order.
However, Miss Sarah didn't respond, standing still like a statue.
Yu Xie and Ei exchanged confused glances, then Yu Xie spoke again:
"Hello?"
"Ah!" Sarah finally snapped out of it. "S-Sorry, what did you say you wanted to order again?"
"one Sweet Madame, one Northern Apple Stew, and one Crispy Potato Shrimp Platter," Yu Xie had to repeat.
"Okay, okay, please wait a moment. There are seats inside, you two can go ahead and sit!" Sarah said. "Uh... this might be a bit sudden, but if you don't mind, I have a question..."
"It's alright, go ahead and ask," Yu Xie said with a smile.
"Well..." Sarah hesitated, still doubting herself. In the end, she chose to ask gently, "Have we met before?"
This question made Yu Xie pause for a moment. After thinking for a bit, he shook his head, "I... don't think so."
"I see..." Sarah laughed awkwardly. "Please, go inside and have a seat, the dishes will be ready soon."
Yu Xie and Ei exchanged another glance before turning and walking into the Hunter's Lodge.
Miss Sarah, the waitress, was still in disbelief, questioning whether her eyes were playing tricks on her.
She hadn't been very familiar with Yu Xie before, and it had been several years since then, so she couldn't be sure she wasn't mistaken.
Moreover, from the way he reacted earlier, it didn't seem like he was pretending not to recognize her.
It was just... too similar. Could there really be two people in this world who looked so alike? It was almost like a perfect copy!
What if?
No, she had to tell Eula about this!
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