Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Xu Ning understood why Beidou was panicking.

The small fishing village that appeared before the two people and the dog was dilapidated.

But everywhere there were bamboo frames erected, with tattered fishing nets and old clothes drying in the sun.

Most of the houses have wooden walls and thatched roofs, and they are scattered haphazardly, without any planning.

If this dog were to wander into the fishing village, darting left and right, running in all sorts of twists and turns, I'm afraid the two of us wouldn't be able to stop it at all.

What's even more infuriating is that if this dog belongs to someone in the village, or is being kept hidden in someone's home, then I and Beidou, the two little kids, probably wouldn't be able to get any justice in this village.

However, Xu Ning and Beidou's concerns did not come true.

After rushing into the fishing village, the dog hadn't run more than ten steps when suddenly its two front legs buckled and it collapsed to the ground.

The dog slid forward a few meters after it fell to the ground due to inertia.

Even so, the dog still held the dark rice cake tightly in its mouth.

Beidou was overjoyed and rushed forward without hesitation, forcefully prying open the dog's mouth and snatching the rice bun away.

Fearing that the dog would attack her, Xu Ning quickly followed.

The dog lying on the ground had no visible rise and fall of its chest and abdomen.

The dog's mouth was foaming with white foam, and its tongue hung limply on the ground, covered in dirt.

Xu Ning frowned, then turned to see the delighted Beidou holding the corner of her jacket, preparing to wipe the white foam off the rice cake.

Xu Ning sighed and pointed to the clear water ditch by the roadside.

"Let's rinse it in water first, don't rush to eat it. We'll make a fire tonight and cook it before we eat!"

The commotion the two made on the street eventually alerted the people in the small fishing village.

Several men and women emerged from the surrounding gates, all staring warily at Xu Ning and Bei Dou in the middle of the road.

Many people focused their attention on the dog lying on the ground.

Xu Ning took a step forward with a cold smile.

He lifted the leg whose pants had been torn by the dog and stepped on the dog, which was gradually cooling down.

"This dog almost bit off my leg and my sister's hand on the deserted beach just for a bite to eat."

"We chased it all the way here, and it looks like the dog wants to go back to its master's house."

"Who is his owner? Step forward! I won't ask for more for medical expenses, just 20,000 Mora, and I'll give the dog back to you. I'll take the money and leave."

Xu Ning's childlike appearance rendered his words, which should have been somewhat forceful, utterly intimidating.

However, they still received a response from the villagers.

"Who would keep such a filthy dog?"

"I think you two little brats brought a dog here on purpose to extort money from us."

"Twenty thousand Mora, you really dare to ask for so much! Take your dead dogs and get out of here!"

Some people, without saying a word, went straight back into their rooms and closed the door.

Xu Ning muttered, "Just as I expected!"

He turned around, ready to call Beidou to come and drag the dog away.

Just then, an elderly man dressed in simple clothes stood in front of Xu Ning with his hands behind his back.

"Are you two from the family on the other side of the wasteland?" the old man asked kindly.

Xu Ning shook his head, "We have no home, we just wander wherever we end up."

The old man glanced at Beidou, who had just washed his cornbread by the clear water ditch, then looked down at the dog at his feet, whose fate was unclear—whether it had been exhausted or starved to death.

He sighed deeply, "They're all pathetic fellows."

The old man said kindly to Xu Ning, "I have a small house on the north side of my house, which has been empty for many years. Although it is only early autumn now, winter will eventually come. Would you like to make do with staying here for a while?"

Xu Ning was naturally willing, but he still turned to look at Beidou.

Seeing Beidou's face light up with joy, he politely bowed to the old man and said, "Thank you very much, sir."

The old man nodded, put his hands behind his back, and slowly walked north along the dirt road.

Xu Ning and Bei Dou each grabbed a dog's leg, dragging the dead dog behind them.

"I'm still a little dizzy. How did I suddenly gain weight and have a place to live? Is this all good luck you brought me?"

Beidou, still somewhat tipsy, looked at Xu Ning and asked with a grin.

Xu Ning gave her a big smile, "You'll have more and more good luck in the future!"

However, the little girl was so engrossed in her joy that she didn't hear the whispers coming from the cracks in the doors on both sides of the street.

Xu Ning heard every single word.

"That old bastard village chief is being kind again, taking in people of unknown origin."

"He's been acting strangely ever since his son died, just ignore him."

"I'm afraid those kids might bring us something dirty."

Xu Ning had a general idea of ​​what kind of people his "neighbors" were.

The most urgent task now is to settle down.

I've obtained the Eye of God. Although it seems a bit useless, if used properly, it will make me much stronger than an ordinary person.

We must find a way to develop the functionality as soon as possible; first, we need some means to protect ourselves.

The old village chief described the house as indeed very small, containing only a bed, a table, and two long benches, leaving no room for anything else.

However, both Xu Ning and Beidou were very satisfied.

The two hastily cleaned up the cobwebs and dust in the house, then eagerly gathered around the table to share the half-pot of fish soup that the old village chief had brought.

The fish soup was hot, and the old village chief specially lit a fire to warm it up while they were cleaning.

Xu Ning was worried that Beidou might choke on the thorns from the tiger and wolf food she was eating, so he first served her a bowl of fish soup.

He sat to the side and used chopsticks to pick out the fish bones for her. He made sure Beidou ate the big chunks of fish first, and then he ate and drank the scraps of meat in his bowl with wine.

The village chief stood to the side, watching the two eat and drink with a smile. Occasionally, his eyes would glance at Xu Ning's wine gourd, and he would reveal a thoughtful expression.

Xu Ning sipped his wine one sip after another.

It's not that I'm following the habit from my past life of drinking alcohol whenever I eat meat.

Xu Ning thought that since he had opened his God's Eye by drinking the wine from the gourd, the only way for him to level up, besides fighting monsters, was to drink wine.

After all, he was certain that with the seven gods standing in this continent of Teyvat, he shouldn't be able to find any statues of the god of wine for the time being.

Since drinking alcohol is considered an offering, one can also obtain the function of the alcohol seal that is not yet known.

Then drink as much as you want!

"The decoration on your gourd is strange; it looks like the Eye of God, but it isn't the Eye of God."

The old village elder spoke slowly, "However, it looks very valuable, so it's best not to let others notice it easily."

"Wealth can move people's hearts. If someone believes it to be the eye of God, let alone move people's hearts, some people might even be willing to go crazy for it."

"You two are so young, you must be careful to protect yourselves."

Xu Ning brought over an empty bowl and filled it with wine.

They respectfully offered the wine to the village elder, saying, "I've remembered what you said. My brother and I have received your kindness today, and this bowl of wine is my way of repaying you. It's very good for your health, so please drink it!"

The village chief chuckled as he accepted the gift, but then placed it back on the table.

"I appreciate your sentiment. However, ever since... I've given up alcohol and haven't touched a drop. You can keep it for yourself!"

Xu Ning couldn't persuade the village chief to drink, and secretly sighed with regret.

Beidou looked at the wine on the table, licked his lips, slowly moved over, and brought his little mouth to it, taking small sips with a "gu gu gu" sound, drinking with a big smile on his face.

Xu Ning glanced at her but ignored her. Anyway, drinking it would only be beneficial, so he let her be.

Instead of taking away the pots and pans, the village chief brought over some other household utensils before slowly strolling back to his house with his hands behind his back.

Xu Ning leaned against the door frame, drinking his wine and gazing at the dark night outside.

Suddenly, that mature female voice rang in my ears again.

Xu Ning was overjoyed, "They're here!"