Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

After taking off, Qunyu Pavilion had no intention of landing.

Qingyi bought a floating stone, about the size of a small house, named "Guzhuo," from the Dongtian Baibao Shop and made a floating platform that could take her directly from the ground to the Qunyu Pavilion.

Xu Ning named it "Heavenly Steps".

Ningguang can control the heavenly staircase by using specific talismans.

After everyone had finished their feast at the Qunyu Pavilion and enjoyed the floating clouds, the red sunset, and the rising crimson moon, the day's joy finally came to a reluctant end.

To avoid causing a stir, Ningguang sent everyone standing on the Heavenly Steps directly to the Moon Sea Pavilion for a landing.

Even so, many ordinary people and soldiers on the Jade Capital Platform still witnessed Tian Shu Xing and Miss Gan Yu, along with the newly rich merchant Ning Guang and others, slowly descending from the clouds in the high sky, as if immortals had descended.

In just a short while, the Jade Pavilion became the hottest topic in Liyue Harbor.

Some even privately spread rumors that Tian Shu and Ning Guang had gone to the celestial realm high in the heavens to listen to the divine decree of the Rock King Emperor, and that the Rock King Emperor had probably already approved Ning Guang's succession to Tian Quan Star.

"Did you also arrange for these rumors to be spread?"

As Xu Ning, Ningguang, and Beidou walked along the commercial street of Yujingtai, Ningguang smiled and asked Xu Ning a question.

Xu Ning shook his head and laughed, "How could that be? It's practically a done deal, why would I bother?"

After the banquet, it was the perfect time for a romantic rendezvous, with the moon rising above the willow branches and lovers meeting after dusk.

None of Xu Ning and the others wanted to rest early, so they agreed to go shopping together.

Today is to celebrate the completion of Ningguang's new home, and the little girls are all wearing their favorite pretty clothes.

Even Ye Lan regained her original charming appearance and changed into a light blue cheongsam.

Ever since he met Ye Lan, she seemed to be constantly changing her identity and attire. This was the first time she had appeared in front of him in formal attire, which made Xu Ning take a few more glances.

Moreover, when passing by Bubulu, Xu Ning remembered that he hadn't visited Qiqi for several days, so he simply greeted Bai Shu and brought Qiqi out to play as well.

A group of exceptionally beautiful and exquisitely pretty girls walking together on the street is simply the most beautiful sight in Liyue.

Xu Ning walked behind a group of beautiful women, looking at the many swaying figures in front of him, and sighed in his heart: "They are willing to be just background figures."

Xu Ning tilted his head back and took a big gulp of liquor. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a dark shadow flashing by on the street corner.

"Ok?"

Xu Ning tilted his head and thought for a moment. He seemed to recall that someone had been watching him from that spot.

Why do I find myself quickly running away after just a glance?

"Could someone have been following us, plotting something?"

When the thought popped into his head, Xu Ning couldn't help but chuckle.

Anyone who has spent even a few days in Liyue Harbor knows Ningguang and Beidou. For them to still dare to cause trouble now is truly outrageous.

"What's that person laughing about in the back? Come and smell these boxes of perfume, which one do you like best?"

Ningguang waved and called for Xu Ning to come forward.

Xu Ning waved his hand while drinking and said, "I don't use these things, why are you asking me..."

Xu Ning suddenly realized what he had said and cursed himself for being stupid. He quickly walked a few steps to Ning Guang's side and said with a smile, "...Well, you've come to the right person. Let me help you pick one out."

Xu Ning helped Ningguang and Beidou each choose a perfume balm. Yelan declined, saying that using perfume balm would make it easy for others to notice. Xu Ning turned around and smiled, "Qiqi, let me pick one for you too... Hmm? Where's Qiqi?"

In just a short while, Qiqi, who had been following closely beside him with a candied hawthorn in one hand, disappeared.

"Did they see something funny and get lost?"

Everyone rushed to look for her, but there was no sign of Qiqi anywhere.

Xu Ning thought of the dark figure he had just glimpsed, and a sense of foreboding rose in his heart.

"Beidou!"

Xu Ning turned around and shouted at the Big Dipper, then pointed to the sky.

Beidou understood, slightly crouched down, and wrapped his arms around it, "Come!"

Xu Ning rushed over and placed one foot on the palm of Beidou.

Beidou and Xu Ning exerted their strength simultaneously, and Xu Ning shot straight into the sky like an arrow piercing the clouds.

At the moment he reached the highest point, Xu Ning opened his Wind Wings and hovered in mid-air. His eyes scanned the surroundings, and he finally saw a man in black who looked like he was carrying a sack, rushing towards Tianheng Mountain at an extremely fast speed.

"To snatch a little zombie right in front of me in broad daylight is intolerable!"

Xu Ning shouted down, "I've found her. Stay here and don't move. I'm going to rescue Qi Qi and I'll be right back."

Xu Ning glided forward slightly, landing on the green tiles of the tall building's eaves. He quickly retracted his Wind Wings and sped off in the direction he had just confirmed.

It must be said that the kidnapper was indeed fast. If it weren't for the fact that he was carrying Qiqi on his back, Xu Ning would have had to put in a lot of effort to catch up with her, given his current speed.

After chasing for about fifteen minutes, Xu Ning could already see the faint dark figures appearing ahead.

What's even clearer is that Qiqi's two fair wrists are raised high, holding two strings of candied hawthorns as if she's afraid the burlap sack will soil them.

Xu Ning inwardly groaned, "My little darling, you've already been kidnapped, why are you still worried about those two strings of candy? Use your Frost Palm to give that little thief a couple of whacks on the head!"

With a sigh, Xu Ning took another swig of wine, mustered all his strength, and sped up to catch up again.

The thief didn't seem to intend to keep running. After reaching the wilderness, he suddenly turned and ran to the foot of a mountain wall. He then put the burlap sack on his back on the ground, picked up the shovel that he had leaned against the rock wall, and began to dig a hole.

"Look, the pit is only half dug. Wait a moment, I'll be done soon."

“If it weren’t for that Bai Shu maliciously interrupting our process last time, I would have already sent you into the cycle of yin and yang, and you wouldn’t have had to endure so much pain for so long. This time, I will definitely be able to help you complete the ritual.”

Standing behind a large tree, Xu Ning silently took a sip of his drink. At this moment, he didn't need to peek out to know who was digging the hole.

In Liyue Harbor, there is only one person who dares to abduct people in the street and bury them alive – Hu Tao, the granddaughter of Hu Lao, the head of the Hall of Rebirth.

Xu Ning recalled that when she first met Zhong Li the day before yesterday, she had only caught a glimpse of him from afar.

The little girl was being held by her grandfather's hand and didn't say a word the whole time. Xu Ning was quite surprised that this quirky little girl was so quiet when she was a child.

Now it seems that I was clearly bewitched by this girl!

Xu Ning appeared silently, flashing directly behind the little girl. He knocked the shovel out of her hand, grabbed Hu Tao's belt, lifted her up, and pressed her face down onto his knees.

"You dare to kidnap and bury people in the street? You're incredibly audacious!"

Xu Ning raised his hand high and then brought it down heavily.

Snapped!