During Mu Qingge's convalescence at Bubu Pharmacy, the remnants of the Vortex—Osial's wife, Beisht—wreaked havoc. However, the situation was ultimately resolved, and Beisht fled to the Dark Sea.
This plotline was Shenhe's Story Quest and Yun Jin's shining moment, and Mu Qingge had no intention of missing it.
But simply going out wouldn't align with her established persona. Reluctantly, she resorted to experiencing the plot through her main consciousness while also observing the players' reactions and opinions.
As expected, their responses mirrored her predictions.
The players' reactions to Shenhe's moments of "craziness" were identical to their earlier responses to Mu Qingge herself. Thanks to Genshin Impact's vastly improved overall quality, Jiang Mumu, who already knew the plot, remained completely immersed even upon replaying it.
The Traveler and Shenhe's interactions were explosively sweet!
Remembering that Shenhe would later be helping out at Wanmin Restaurant for a while, Mu Qingge immediately decided to visit and have a few meals there after recovering, eager to see the Shenhe she had always admired from her previous life.
Meanwhile, Yun Jin 's performance had gone viral within a day, sparking massive discussion.
Genshin Impact has surpassed other games in its genre by leaps and bounds, drawing in even those who aren't typically interested in anime-style games. Once they get hooked, they can't escape, becoming loyal Genshin Impact players.
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Mondstadt, Dawn Winery.
"Brother, wake up! The sun's already high in the sky! Didn't you promise to train with me today? Humph, still in bed!"
Rola sat on the edge of her brother's bed, shaking him vigorously while calling him a lazy bum.
Diluc, unable to bear the disturbance any longer, slowly sat up and rubbed his eyes.
He was still sleepy and didn't want to get up, but...
Seeing Rola beside him, already dressed and brimming with energy, he forced himself to rouse.
What else could he do with his little sister?
Spoil her, of course.
"Rola, go outside first. Give me a few minutes, I'll get up right away."
"Okay, Brother! Hurry up! I'll be waiting for you outside!"
After Rola left, Diluc quickly got dressed, his mind replaying the events of the previous night.
Why did those guys suddenly become so violent?
This isn't normal.
Last night, several Hilichurl Shamans suddenly appeared in Mondstadt. Although Diluc had never held high expectations for the Western Knight Order's abilities, he hadn't anticipated so many Shamans infiltrating the city at once.
These Hilichurl Shamans were unlike any he had encountered before. They radiated a sinister black aura, were far more aggressive than usual, and possessed significantly greater strength.
Defeating them had taken considerable effort. As a result, he overslept this morning and had to be woken by his sister, slightly undermining his authority as her elder brother.
Once ready, the siblings headed outside Dawn Winery.
Diluc had been intentionally training Rola intermittently, and today was their scheduled practice day.
Following their usual routine, Rola began by completing the physical training plan set by her brother. By now, these drills posed little challenge for her. She swiftly finished all the tasks, her cheeks flushed and her body glistening with a fine layer of sweat.
Then, the siblings faced each other, ready to spar.
"Brother, watch out for my spear!"
Rola wielded her spear with tigerish ferocity, the pyro-infused weapon striking at Diluc from impossibly sharp angles. The tightness of her clenched jaw revealed she was giving it her all.
Across from her, Diluc parried effortlessly, barely even tapping into his Elemental Power.
After a prolonged exchange, Rola abruptly stopped, planting her spear in the ground and leaning heavily on it with both hands, panting heavily.
"I'm done, I'm done! I can't beat you. Give me a few more months, and I'll definitely defeat you then!"
Despite her disheveled state, Rola still couldn't resist making bold claims.
Diluc pointed out flaws in Rola's combat style, and she listened intently.
After their training session ended, Rola collapsed onto the grass, the overhanging tree providing perfect shade.
Lying on the cool grass, she relished the sensation.
"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"
Suddenly, a Sunsettia materialized before her eyes.
The moment she heard that off-key ringing, Rola knew who had arrived. She exclaimed excitedly, "Venti! It's you!"
After Venti's repeated requests, Rola had finally stopped calling him Lord Barbatos and now addressed him as Venti, like a friend. This was exactly what Venti had wanted.
"So sweet!"
Picking up a Sunsettia that was noticeably larger than the others, Rola took a bite. The sweetness that burst in her mouth was heavenly!
Venti lay down beside Rola and said, "If you want to improve your skills, you can always come to me. I may be the Anemo Archon, but I also have some knowledge of the Pyro Element."
"Eh? Really? Can you help me get into the Knights of Favonius?"
"Uh... well, I suppose I could?"
Rola excitedly scrambled to her feet. She desperately wanted to join the Knights of Favonius!
Now that the Anemo Archon had given her his assurance, she just needed to study hard under his guidance, and she'd definitely pass this year's Knights of Favonius exam!
Maybe she could even help Noelle pass too.
Then she'd go see Kaeya and see what he had to say.
The thought of her and Noelle both becoming Knights of Favonius filled Rola's heart with uncontainable joy.
She could already see her bright future unfolding before her.
After all, Lord Barbatos wouldn't lie to her... right?
"Then, Lord Barbatos, how can I find you?"
In her excitement, Rola reverted to addressing Venti as "Lord Barbatos."
Seeing Rola's hopeful gaze, Venti paused for a moment, then smiled reassuringly.
She was indeed qualified to join the Knights of Favonius. When the time came, she could be assigned to the cavalry division, and with Kaeya watching over her, things should go smoothly.
"When you want to find me, just speak to the wind," Venti said. "It will carry your words to my ears."
"Hehe, then I'll thank you in advance, Lord Barbatos!" Rola said, beaming.
Rola gave a solemn bow of thanks, then glanced around furtively. Seeing her brother wasn't around, she stealthily pulled a bottle of wine from her Vision Space and handed it to Venti.
"They're all out at my usual wine cellar. Next time, I'll sneak a few bottles from my brother's private collection for you."
Venti chuckled as he accepted the bottle. "Forget about your brother's private stash. If he finds out you're sneaking it out for me, he'll ban me from Angel's Share forever!"
"I'll be sneaky! He won't know."
"No, he'll figure it out. Ordinary Dandelion Wine will do just fine."
Rola: "..."
She couldn't understand. Why was Lord Barbatos afraid of her brother?
Maybe it's not fear, she thought. But what else could it be?