People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 444 Ying: I am busy preparing to meet the God of Wind

"——Sorry for the wait! Here are the fried carrots with honey sauce and the cold meat platter you ordered!"

"As our deer hunters' signature dish, their taste will not disappoint you!"

A lively voice came from the waitress, who was dressed in a maid outfit, and placed the food on an oversized table.

Miss Sarah, the receptionist, was very confident in the quality of her dishes and gave her assurances enthusiastically to the guests in front of her.

"Hmm? Everything is ready? Thanks."

"Since everyone has arrived for the first round, please ask the kitchen staff to continue serving the food. Some of our companions have big appetites, so don't worry about the food expenses!"

"Eh? The first round? Can we really finish this?"

The table was already filled with food, and the portion was almost twice the amount that the same number of customers would have ordered in the past.
Sarah was ready to help pack, but the Liyue-looking girl in front of her said that this was only the first round.
"Oh, don't worry~"

"I think that based on the skills of my friends, no matter how much they cook, there will be no waste. Just don't worry and serve the food!"

He patted his chest with a proud look on his face.

Although she was the one treating the guests, Hu Tao not only did not feel that ordering too many dishes was a waste, but after hearing the waiter's question, she held her head high and chest puffed out, looking proud, thinking that it was something worth showing off that her friend could eat so much.

"——Wow, you guys must have a great relationship! Don't worry, Deer Hunter never disappoints its customers!"

Looking at the happy face of the girl in front of her, Sarah felt that if she didn't know the situation, she would even think that she was the one taking advantage.
It was rare to see guests who were genuinely happy when treating guests. In order to protect this precious friendship, Sarah held her head high and spoke with a sense of mission.

".Um, is this really enough? Although Paimon is very grateful, but Walnut, your wallet."

"Oh, don't worry. You don't know how many outrageous bills my guest would send to the hall. I have helped him to pay them off so many times despite everyone's opposition. This little money for the meal is nothing~"

I waved my hand nonchalantly, thinking that it was more important to have a chance to get together with so many friends.
As she spoke, she glanced at Zhongli next to her. Hu Tao thought of her own guest's life pace that was like an old man, and felt that this guy might as well eat a little more like him.

"Hey, Kurumi, you're such a nice person! Since there's so much food this time, Paimon and Onigiri will be welcome~"

With a face full of gratitude, he presented a Good Guy Card to the girl in front of him. Paimon, who had been drooling over the food for a long time, had his eyes shining and felt that today was a really lucky day.

"Speaking of which, Zhongli, you helped me so much when I was seeking to see the God of Rock in Liyue, but we never formally thanked you.
Otherwise, after we win the championship in the Snow Mountain Exploration this time, I will treat everyone to a super luxurious meal!"

"Not only last time, but also this time in Mondstadt, we were able to meet the East Wind Dragon thanks to Wendy's help. Otherwise, we would not have thought that the East Wind Dragon would actually like wine."

"Hehe, if you think about it this way, Paimon and Ying are really lucky. They always have reliable partners to help them!"

As they ate, after thanking Hu Tao for treating them, Paimon recalled their journey in Liyue and Mondstadt.
Thinking of the fact that the group of gods were almost invisible under normal circumstances, even Ying on the side expressed her gratitude to Zhongli and Venti, the two key figures, from the bottom of her heart.

"Hehe, of course it is. I just found out by chance that the Wind God and the Wind Dragon both like fine wine.
In addition, the wine you offered last time was very sincere, and the gods must be willing to meet you for this reason, so don’t thank me~”

This was because he had just made 100% of the agency fee with tears in his eyes, and told Lin Feng that this year there was a bumper harvest of fine wine, so he wanted to bury some reserve Wendy.

"No problem, your conduct is highly recognized by the Great Sage.
I am just an ordinary guest of the Wangsheng Hall. The opportunity to meet the Great Sage depends on your own efforts. "

In the eyes of Ying and Paimeng, this is Zhongli, who serves as the "funeral business salesman of Wangshengtang".

Lin Feng: "."

No, is the gratitude in your eyes real? Do you really think that if these two don't introduce you to the gods' followers, you won't be able to see the gods?

Following this trend, after you two go to Xumi after a while, will you start thanking me or the two little ones over there for helping you see the Grass God?
I glanced at Venti and Zhongli next to me and found that these two were indeed veteran gods. They were able to keep their expressions straight.

Although the tree king on the side had a slightly subtle look in his eyes, as if he was doubting whether the power of "wear and tear" was really that great, but judging from the scene alone, no one showed any flaws at all.

".Ahem, both of you are far superior to ordinary people in both character and ambition, so it is normal for you to be received by the gods.
But we are just mortals after all, and we only care about food, clothing, shelter and transportation. Why don't you introduce us to this free country and tell us what good places there are to visit during the Mondstadt Windbloom Festival?"

It seems that my practice is not enough, and the more I listen, the harder it is to hold my breath.
After staying underground for a very long time, Ruota, who was still not very good at managing his facial expressions, opened his mouth to change the subject in order to avoid being exposed.

"——Huh? Oh, yeah! Ying and Paimon, you've been in Mondstadt for so long, you must be very familiar with this place. Otherwise, can you introduce us to any places or activities suitable for sightseeing?"

Hu Tao's eyes lit up when she heard Ruo Ta's words, and she realized that the two people in front of her might be very qualified tour guides.

"Uh, where are you going? Are there any places worth visiting during the Mondstadt Windbloom Festival?"

"There's a lot written on the previous poster. Let Paimon think about it."

I ate so much food, and the people present were all good friends.

Because there are so many options, even Paimon began to think seriously in order to be rigorous.

“I don’t know the best place to visit, or the most reasonable sightseeing route.”

He put his head in his hands and began to think.

“——Ah, I got it!”

"——This year's Wind Flower Festival has three main venues. Why don't you take this opportunity to visit the Snow Mountain, the branch of the Order Academy outside the city, and the venue near Qingquan Town!"

"Although the snowy mountain is very cold and the big tree in the Ordinance Hall is difficult to climb, Paimon thinks these places will not disappoint you." After all, this event can be regarded as a joint event between three parties, so there are actually three venues.
The Adventurer's Association's Snow Mountain Activity Area, the Knights of Favonius's Clear Spring Town Sightseeing Spot, and various experience points in cooperation with the Ordinance House and the Alchemy Workshop.
I summarized the information I got from the announcement and the information I consulted with Miss Catherine.

Paimon thought about it and finally decided to recommend this route to them, which would allow them to experience the entire Wind Flower Festival to the greatest extent.

".Snow mountain? Hiss, come to think of it, it seems that I have never climbed a snow mountain!"

“——Zhongli, why don’t we call the Great Sage to go to the snowy mountains to cheer for Ying and Paimon!
When I come back, I can visit other places on the way!"

After all, this time I was brought by the Great Sage from Liyue to Mondstadt in a flash, and I didn't have the chance to stop by to see the snow-capped mountains.
I have loved snow since I was a child, but heavy snow is rare in Liyue. When Hu Tao thought of the scene of a white sky and earth, her eyes lit up and she suddenly felt a strong interest in sightseeing.

"Then we'll go first. Remember to come to the snowy mountains in two days to watch Ying and I look for the treasure chest~"

"I heard that it's not just a competition venue, there seems to be a lot of snacks made with ingredients unique to the snowy mountains for sale. When Paimeng and Ying win the championship, I'll treat everyone to a feast!"

We chatted as we ate, and the meal started a little later than Liyue's breakfast until most Mondstadt people started to wake up.
When he went out in the morning, he met so many friends and had a rare big meal. Paimeng was in a very good mood. He waved his hand and made a bold ambition to win the championship in the event.

In front of the Deer Hunter Restaurant, Lin Feng thought about how Ying had wanted to speak but was always interrupted by Paimeng. Finally, he turned around and said to Hu Tao on the side:
"——Master Hu, I have to excuse myself for a moment. Those two seem to have something to ask me about this competition. Please take them around for a while. I will be back soon."

"Hmm? Do you have any questions for you, little brother? No problem, I'll take care of everything here!"

After all, appearances were too deceptive, and she subconsciously thought that when Lin Feng said "take them for a walk", he meant that she should help look after the two little cuties to prevent any accidents.
Hu Tao, who was full of sense of responsibility, patted his chest and acted as if everything was foolproof.

"Well, there is no need to worry about any danger. Just take a normal stroll around Mondstadt. The recent flower decorations are quite ornamental."

It was not convenient to explain too clearly, so Lin Feng waved his hand as a greeting to Nashida and the Tree King.

"Go ahead, what do you want to ask me?"

"Although I have not been in Mond for very long, I still know most of the basic information."

As they walked and talked, Lin Feng stood next to the blonde girl. He was very curious about what questions she had that were not suitable to be asked in public.

".Actually, before I decided to go to the Snow Mountain to compete, I received a somewhat special commission. Albedo wanted me to help keep an eye out for anyone who looks like him in the Snow Mountain.
I feel this is a bit strange, so I want to ask if you know any relevant information."

"The same person? Albedo's request?"

"I actually issued you a mission at this time. Could it be that you got something from the reward I gave you a few days ago?"

Apart from what the doctor had done before, there was nothing unusual in the snowy mountains of Mondstadt. Durin was still sleeping peacefully, and the "Abexi" and "Abehua" incidents caused by Rhinedot's negligence had not happened at all.

Lin Feng was somewhat surprised that Albedo could actually detect something wrong in the snow mountain so long in advance, and he was also very curious about how he came up with this idea.

"Well, the situation behind this is very complicated. I can only say that this has something to do with Albedo's life experience. You don't have to worry about any problems."

"At this point in time, the probability of you finding something is actually very low, so don't take it too seriously, just rely on your luck."

Understanding that Ying might be worried about what was going on behind Albedo's seemingly strange commission, Lin Feng's suggestion was to let her focus on the game and complete it as she wished:
——In order to prevent any life-threatening situations for the participants in this snowy mountain exploration, Andrius and Tevarin allocated some forces in advance for basic support.

Not to mention that Albedo's "brothers" themselves don't actually have much ill will towards ordinary people. Just because of the existence of this power, they are unlikely to appear in front of anyone.

"life experience."

A very high amount of information could be felt in just this short paragraph. Although Ying had a hunch that the connection behind this might be very complicated, she felt relieved after hearing Lin Feng's explanation.

"Okay, then Paimon and I will focus on the competition. Since there are gods watching over this Wind Flower Festival, it will be safer to get good results."

"Well, I wish you a successful start."

"The civilization on the snowy mountain is very ancient, and the stories there have been untraceable to the Monds for thousands of years.
It's not just treasure chests and relics. If you can bring back some documents, there might be quite a few scholars who would offer a good price for them."

From now on, the snowy mountain will completely become a forbidden land of ice and snow. Apart from Andrius and his reverted relatives, no normal life will be able to move freely in it.

Lin Feng felt that if anyone else could dig out the story of Scharfendenir, this would probably be the only chance.

After a brief chat, he said goodbye to the little yellow-haired boy and planned to go back to find Master Hu who was happily sightseeing.

Lin Feng recalled the ancient story sealed in the snowy mountains, and couldn't help but look up at the now empty sky:

"The sky nails fell, and a black dragon that destroyed everything appeared in the princess' dream thousands of years ago.

Thousands of years later, this Sky Nail ‘just happened’ to freeze everything about the Abyss in Durin’s blood, preventing the entire Mondstadt from being corrupted by the poisonous blood.”

"If this is the advance of "fate", it is indeed interesting."

The collapse of civilization thousands of years ago was probably caused by a disaster thousands of years later.
But now, after all, too much time has passed. No matter whether this sky nail is regarded as a cruel and unprovoked disaster or a necessary pain for human civilization as a whole, it has lost its practical significance.

"But if you really foresaw all of this, and made a choice because you were powerless, then it would not be difficult to understand why the demon gods who also love humans would conflict with their creator."

——God loves human beings, but in His eyes, there is probably no existence of "individuals". What He cares about is the survival of the entire population.

In this case, even if the fundamental positions are the same, for humans themselves and even most demons, this kind of "salvation" with such a long time span is probably difficult to say how it is different from destruction.

(End of this chapter)