Lumine wore the traveler's attire, which looked exotic at first glance. Wearing such strange clothes, she definitely wouldn't be a bad person.
Instead, she looked like an adventurer used to rushing around.
Kael appeared calm and steady, not enough to cause alarm.
As for the flying Paimon, she was treated as an unidentified white flying object, a type of elemental creature, which wasn't strange.
However, when their gazes continued to sweep back...
In the next second, several Millelith frowned in unison, eyes widening abruptly, faces changing involuntarily.
Behind Kael, a fully armed Ice Blue Warrior was walking slowly.
That armor full of frost aura flickered with gloomy cold brilliance in the sun, like a sculpture from the extreme cold land.
And the huge Ice Axe in his hand flashed with biting cold light. Ice crystals faintly condensed on the axe blade, emitting a threatening aura.
What the hell is that?!
The hearts of the Millelith soldiers jumped.
Almost instinctively, they tensed their bodies and gripped their weapons.
Although they guarded Liyue and were used to storms, they had never seen such a weird existence.
"Th-What is that...?"
A young Millelith soldier stepped back subconsciously, a trace of shock in his tone.
Although monsters often appeared in Liyue territory.
But that Ice Armored Warrior with strong oppression in front of them was obviously not an ordinary monster.
Not as huge and heavy as a Ruin Guard, nor as barbaric and chaotic as a Hilichurl.
Instead, it revealed the aura of an elite warrior.
It could even be said to be more rigorous and cold than their Millelith guards.
"Don't panic!"
An older Millelith scolded in a low voice.
Forcing himself to calm down.
But his fingers gripping the spear still trembled slightly.
They were the guards of Liyue and couldn't retreat in this situation.
Several Millelith looked at each other, bit the bullet, summoned up courage, and went up to meet them.
One of them took a step forward, cleared his throat, and tried to say in a stable tone: "Ahem... Hello, everyone."
He tried to make his voice sound calm, but still glanced involuntarily at the figure holding the Ice Axe, vigilance in his eyes.
"May I ask where you came from?"
"This is an important passage in Liyue territory. According to the rules, all passers-by need to register information."
He spoke very politely, but his tone still carried a bit of unease and probing.
After all.
Standing in front of him, besides two seemingly ordinary travelers and a flying little guy...
There was also a mysterious Ice Warrior whose identity they couldn't identify at all.
It was hard to feel at ease.
Several Millelith remained vigilant.
Although they didn't draw their swords immediately, it could be seen that they were ready to deal with emergencies at any time.
The air became a bit subtle.
Travelers around also noticed the anomaly here and cast curious glances.
There were even one or two distant merchants who secretly took out Kameras, quietly recording this tense scene.
Facing the serious Millelith, Paimon said quickly, "We are travelers from Mondstadt. This guy is our guard. Don't worry about him."
As she spoke, Paimon pointed to the Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow.
Hearing this, the Millelith were stunned.
The expressions on their faces became more complicated.
A Guard?
That's a warrior holding a huge ice axe.
Just standing there makes people feel like the Grim Reaper of Frost on the battlefield, and he's just a guard?
The Millelith looked at each other, traces of suspicion and hesitation in their eyes.
But they weren't stupid.
The little guy in front of them didn't show any hostility. Since the other party said so bluntly, they had no reason to attack directly.
The older Millelith took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and nodded slowly. "I see... Then, please show your identity proof, or... provide a contactable witness. We need to verify your information."
This was the safest way he could handle it.
Not releasing directly, but not causing trouble rashly either.
As soon as his voice fell, Paimon shook in the air, complaining impatiently, "Oh my, why is your Liyue inspection so troublesome! We are not suspicious people!"
"Rules are rules."
The Millelith soldier's expression remained unchanged, maintaining a rigorous attitude.
"We are adventurers of the Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild. Here is the proof."
Lumine took out the proof very simply and said, "In addition, we are also Honorary Knights of the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt. This is the proof from the Knights."
Without proof, one couldn't accept tasks at the Adventurers' Guild.
This thing, when Lumine followed Kael as an assistant, was registered at the Adventurers' Guild, allowing her to accept tasks.
"Adventurers of the Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild?"
"Honorary Knights of the Knights of Favonius?"
Hearing this, the Millelith's faces moved.
Mondstadt adventurers coming to Liyue were rare.
Especially in this period.
They hadn't not seen Mondstadt adventurers.
But most Mondstadt adventurers wore unified adventurer uniforms, not strange clothes like Lumine.
Let alone related to the Knights of Favonius.
Honorary Knight of the Knights of Favonius, this wasn't a simple identity.
Mondstadt's Knights of Favonius were equivalent to their Liyue's Millelith.
Immediately, this Millelith put down most of the guard in his heart and checked the information.
Seeing that the proof indeed matched Lumine's appearance exactly.
And there was even a letter of introduction from the Knights of Favonius, this Millelith breathed a sigh of relief completely.
"Welcome to Liyue. If you need anything, you can seek help from the Millelith at any time."
Immediately, this Millelith returned the identity proof to Lumine, performed a standard salute, and said, "As for your guard, please ask him not to destroy or hurt people."
"We are the Millelith stationed here. While the rock stands, the line holds! We cannot relax our vigilance for a moment!"
"So please forgive the investigation."
Saying this, this Millelith even explained.
"Hehe, don't worry."
Paimon grinned. "It won't happen."
Lumine thought for a moment and said, "Have you seen someone who looks like me?"
"Is the person you are looking for also a strangely dressed traveler like you?"
Hearing this, the Millelith was stunned and shook his head. "I haven't seen him. If that person had been around here, I would definitely have an impression."
"As long as people walk across the bridge, I will remember them, let alone strangely dressed people."
"I will keep an eye out for you. While the rock stands, the line holds."
Speaking to the end, this Millelith looked serious.
"Looks... so faithful."
Seeing this scene, Paimon whispered into Lumine and Kael's ears, "The spirit is different from the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt."
"En."
Hearing this, Lumine nodded.
Immediately, the group crossed the stone bridge and left here.
After the Millelith watched several people leave, someone left the place and ran to report.
Whether it was that inexplicable guard or the Honorary Knight from Mondstadt, the identity was unusual, and he needed to report it.
Just like encountering a Vision holder.
No matter who it was, as long as it was a Vision holder, they would notify it.
Time passed.
Not long after.
Kael, Lumine, and Paimon finally arrived at the famous Wangshu Inn in Liyue.
Looking up, a towering wooden pavilion stood quietly on a giant rock.
Layers of flying eaves surrounded golden maple leaves.
Red ribbons hung between the buildings, fluttering in the wind, revealing a unique solemnity and elegance.
"Wah—!!"
Paimon opened her eyes wide abruptly.
The whole person flew around Wangshu Inn in the air.
Exclaiming with a face full of amazement: "This place... is really just an inn?"
"Real or fake?! So spectacular!"
Paimon's gaze swept around the inn.
A winding wooden plank road spiraled up along the cliff, connecting buildings, making the entire inn seem to float in mid-air.
Blue tiles and flying eaves, vermilion pillars, colorful yellow leaves.
This was completely different from the style of Mondstadt's hotels.
"Can Liyue's inns be so exaggerated..."
Paimon couldn't help muttering, mouth slightly open, still unable to recover from the shock.
"Indeed more spectacular than I imagined."
Lumine looked up slightly, feeling the breeze blowing from high above. Her gaze extended upward along the plank road, finally landing on the moon-viewing platform at the highest point of the inn.
She felt that this inn was not just to provide a resting place for travelers.
It was also a romantic place yearned for by many Liyue people.
Kael stood aside, looking at this scene calmly, speaking slowly: "The pavilion of Wangshu Inn is a resort for many lovers to make appointments to enjoy the moon."
Lumine was slightly stunned, turning to look at Kael. "Lovers?"
"Correct."
Kael nodded gently. "This is not only a famous inn in Liyue territory but also a place carrying countless legends."
"It is heard that every full moon night, lovers will join hands to climb to the top of the inn and enjoy the bright moon on the highest platform. Legend has it that the wishes made here will be carried by the wind to the other person's ears."
Hearing Kael's words, Lumine's eyes changed slightly.
Glancing at the high moon-viewing pavilion, a trace of thought appeared in her eyes.
"There is such a place..."
Paimon touched her chin, looking thoughtful.
Then her eyes lit up again. "Eh, then shall we go and see tonight? Experience Liyue's romantic culture!"
"..."
Lumine sighed lightly, shaking her head helplessly, but the corner of her mouth still raised slightly unconsciously.
Immediately, Kael and Lumine stepped onto the wooden stairs leading to the inn.
Passing through the high wooden door, they officially entered the range of Wangshu Inn.
As they walked into the main hall of the inn.
The surrounding scene gradually became lively.
This was an inn sitting at the southern end of Dihua Marsh.
Because of its superior geographical location, the flow of people was huge.
Not only travelers and merchants, but also various people from Liyue shuttled through it.
Drinking tea and talking in twos and threes at the open-air long tables of the inn, the atmosphere seemed very leisurely...
However, the moment Kael and his party walked into the inn, the conversation in the inn stagnated slightly.
The eyes of some travelers and staff instinctively looked at them.
Especially the tall warrior holding the Ice Giant Axe behind Kael — the Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow.
"Th-What is that thing?"
"That guy looks tough..."
In an instant.
Some travelers who were sitting and drinking tea shrank back one after another.
Several inn staff also subconsciously stopped their work, with a look of suspicion and caution in their expressions.
After all, warriors who could emit such cold fighting intent were rare in Liyue!
But soon, an experienced Wangshu Inn Manager standing behind the counter reacted.
Narrowing his eyes, he sized up Kael and his party carefully.
He found out.
Although there was a powerful guard behind Kael, they themselves had no hostility.
Even after entering the inn, their aura was calm, and their behavior did not carry killing intent.
Thinking that Wangshu Inn was located in Liyue territory.
And the Millelith's garrison was very strict.
If these people really had problems, they couldn't have entered here smoothly.
So, the Wangshu Inn Manager downstairs quickly recovered his calm, restrained his initial astonishment, put on a professional smile again, walked up quickly, and said politely, "Guests, welcome to Wangshu Inn!"
"Are you here to stay, or to rest and dine?"
This natural reception also put the surrounding travelers at ease.
Returning to their seats, they continued to talk and laugh.
"Haha, of course to open a room and rest well!"
Paimon raised her small hand immediately, speaking excitedly.
She had been running on the road for a long time. Seeing such a luxurious inn now.
She immediately couldn't help wanting to move in, and also thought of taking the opportunity to eat a big meal.
"Rooms and food, some of both."
Kael said lightly, nodding to the shopkeeper.
The Wangshu Inn Manager smiled, revealing a "Welcome" expression, then waved to the staff beside him. "Someone, take the guests upstairs to arrange rooms."
A young inn staff nodded quickly, leading the group toward the guest rooms upstairs.
As their backs gradually disappeared deep in the corridor.
The atmosphere in the inn lobby returned to lively.
And a few travelers who were still curious about the Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow were still whispering about the origin of that fully armed Ice Warrior.
Kael and the others went all the way up, soon arriving at the third floor.
"How many rooms to open?"
There was a counter on the third floor. The Boss Lady (Verr Goldet) smiled and said, "I am the Boss Lady of Wangshu Inn. The one you met downstairs is my husband."
"Oh oh, two."
Hearing the Boss Lady's words, Paimon realized.
And Kael spoke.
"Eh?"
Hearing this, Paimon turned her head immediately. "Opening two rooms? Isn't that a bit wasteful? Actually, one is enough."
Lumine's face blushed slightly, not speaking.
"The inn's room is not as big as my house."
Kael shook his head with a laugh. "We won't leave this afternoon. Rest well. Leave at dawn tomorrow. Naturally, two rooms are better."
"Un."
Hearing Kael's words, Paimon was stunned. "So that's it."
"Then two rooms!"
Lumine narrowed her eyes. "I'll wash up well!"
"Also, serve a few signature dishes."
Kael instructed the Boss Lady, who nodded with a smile. "Okay."
Soon, two rooms were opened.
Guided by the inn staff, Kael, Lumine, and the others walked through the wooden corridor on the second floor of the inn, appreciating the internal structure of the inn along the way.
The rooms of Wangshu Inn were built according to the mountain trend. Every room had a balcony.
Standing in front of the window, one could see the green scenery of Dihua Marsh, and faintly hear the gurgling sound of the stream, making people feel peaceful involuntarily.
"Wuuu, finally can feel the quilt."
Paimon cheered, pouncing directly into the soft bedding, turning over comfortably.
Lumine washed up immediately.
Soon.
After a simple wash, Lumine left the room and came to the open-air dining table area on the first floor of the inn.
She saw Kael already sitting at a table.
"Kael, you are so fast."
Paimon flew over while sighing. "Actually waiting for us in advance."
"Speaking of which, Liyue territory is really beautiful. Wonder what we will see when we go into the city tomorrow."
"Are you planning to go to Liyue? Mind having a chat?"
As soon as Paimon finished speaking, a voice sounded abruptly.
Accompanied by this voice, a figure sat down, instantly attracting Lumine and Paimon's attention.
This was a person wearing a bamboo hat, face covered by a veil, unclear.
But listening to the voice and looking at the clothes, one could see it was a valiant woman.
Only Kael's eyelid twitched slightly.
Because when this woman finished speaking, his virtual panel jumped out.
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