Genshin Impact: The Vision of Gods Shines Again

The sound, accompanied by the fragrance of plum blossoms, instantly made Mu Xian's expression impatient.

Hu Tao moved closer to Mu Xian, her bright, plum-blossom eyes seeming to be smiling at him.

"Little Wood, you are my personal employee, how can you run around like this?"

"Tell me honestly, where did you go?"

"I didn't go anywhere."

Mu Xian turned his head away, as if he dared not meet Hu Tao's gaze: "I just went out for some fresh air."

"Breathable? Then this hall master needs to breathe too."

Mu Xian didn't say anything, and turned to leave alone.

She had thought that after signing a contract with that man and returning, she would at most have to endure some more malice and die again.

But when did this annoying guy appear in Liyue? I never saw him when I was in Liyue.

...

"Miss Keqing? Are you alright?"

Seeing Ke Qing staring blankly into the distance, Bai Shu asked, "She's still just a child, and she's a bit willful. Please forgive her."

"It's alright." Ke Qing looked away. "Mr. Bai, don't you think he looks a lot like Mu Xian?"

"Very similar? Miss Keqing is quite the joker."

Bai Shu smiled and said, "That kid Mu Xian wouldn't say such impolite things."

Ke Qing remained silent, seemingly lost in memories.

Was I being rude...?

So this is what I used to be like...

"My name is Mu Xian. Could you tell me your name?"

"How could I possibly tell you my name, you wicked man!"

"I just want to take you to your parents. Don't go with this guy. Even if you stay where you are, it's better to wait for Qianyan Army."

Chapter 10 Sour Glass Cake

In the end, Keqing agreed to Baishu's request to take Muxian and his group with her on her way back to Liyue Harbor.

After passing Wangshu Inn, you will arrive at Guili Plains. From Guili Plains, cross Tianzhu Mountain, and you will reach Liyue Harbor.

Hu Tao felt somewhat bored; the entire carriage had a depressing atmosphere that made her feel like she was attending a funeral.

Hu Tao wanted to chat with someone, but since becoming an employee of Wangshengtang, Mu Xian had always been taciturn, not to mention that he was now sick.

On the other side sat Ke Qing, but Ke Qing in the carriage kept glancing at Mu Xian from time to time, her mind wandering, making her completely unsuitable as a conversation partner.

As for Mu Xian's sister, the guild leader, she left after sending Mu Xian to Qingce Manor, and may have already headed to Liyue Harbor.

Hu Tao, who couldn't sit still any longer after arriving at Dihua Island from Qingce Village, got off the carriage and went outside to tease Qi Qi.

After Hu Tao left the carriage, only Mu Xian and Ke Qing remained in the carriage.

Mu Xian, inside the carriage, gazed out the window, his eyes filled with boredom. Ke Qing looked at Mu Xian, her expression unreadable.

A sense of familiarity made Ke Qing unconsciously pay attention to the boy, but the boy's disgust and aloofness made Ke Qing afraid to get close.

Even though they were sitting in the same carriage, Ke Qing felt as if there was a chasm between them.

The unbridgeable distance filled Ke Qing with dread, as if she were witnessing something that belonged to her slipping away from her.

"Um... are you called Hu Muxuan?"

Mu Xian seemed not to hear Ke Qing's words, still staring out the car window, occasionally hearing laughter from outside.

Compared to Ke Qing, Mu Xian still prefers to be with the boss who is completely approachable.

His tentative attempt to speak went unanswered by Mu Xian.

"You must be hungry after walking so far. I brought some snacks with me, would you like some?"

An enticing aroma filled the carriage. Mu Xian turned his head away, but turned his gaze back after seeing the purple figure.

Mu Xian's indifference made Ke Qing feel somewhat disappointed, and she lowered her head to pick up the pastry in her hand.

The pastry was bitten into, and it had a familiar yet disliked taste.

Keqing has been carrying this flavor of pastry for the past three years.

Perhaps the fact that the body was not found five years ago gave Ke Qing a sliver of hope that he was still alive.

When I finally meet him again someday, I'll apologize and immediately treat him to the pastries he wanted...

"Tell me, how could anyone want to eat such a sour crystal cake?"

"Sour glass cake is so awful, so awful that nobody wants to eat a single bite, except for him."

"I promised him I would keep doing it for him... I said I would always believe in him..."

Ke Qing spoke to herself, as if addressing Mu Xian, but Mu Xian continued to look out of the car.

To outsiders, Keqing may seem serious, but she is always generous and understanding towards others.

Whenever Mu Xian heard such a voice, he felt disgusted and then kept his distance from this so-called magnanimous Yuheng Star.

Perhaps becoming one of the Liyue Seven Stars made her adept at disguising herself. Before leaving Liyue, Mu Xian had experienced firsthand the wicked nature of this noble lady.

Goodwill, help?

No matter what Mu Xian does, Ke Qing will always assume the deepest malice about him. Whenever someone says something bad about Mu Xian to her, Mu Xian will respond with ridicule and harsh criticism.

Unfortunately, because of her attitude towards Mu Xian, the people around her would always whisper things in her ear that were bad for Mu Xian.

From the age of eight to fifteen, during the seven years he spent in Liyue, the people of Liyue mostly disliked Mu Xian.

The people of Liyue are not unwilling to accept those who have reformed; even bandits can work as cooks in inns.

The reason they rejected him like this was mostly because this young lady intentionally or unintentionally smeared Mu Xian.

Mu Xian had been trying to get them to accept him, and after seven years of hard work, things were slowly improving. However, the shipwreck incident plunged Mu Xian back into hell.

To be honest, Mu Xian no longer wanted to waste seven years doing this useless work.

Let alone seven years, Mu Xian wouldn't even do it for half a day.

But when will this spoiled young lady from our memories, this Yuheng Star from people's mouths, finally cry?

The view outside the car was no longer what it used to be; instead, it was pastries stained with tears that came into view.

Mu Xian frowned, feeling a strange mix of emotions.

The emotion might be anger, anger that a perfectly good glass cake was ruined like this.

"They're still the Seven Stars of Liyue, why are they so delicate?"

"If you want to cry, go somewhere else. Can tears be used as a condiment for pastries?"

As he spoke, Mu Xian snatched the glass cake from Ke Qing's arms: "If you don't like it, I'll eat it!"

Caught off guard, the pastries in Keqing's arms were snatched away. Looking up, she saw that figure step out of the carriage.

Ke Qing wanted to chase after him immediately, but after glancing out the window and seeing a certain person, she lost interest.

"Traveler?"

...

"Little Wood? What's that in your hand?"

Stepping out of the carriage, Hu Tao suddenly ran to Mu Xian's side, her eyes curiously fixed on the pastries in Mu Xian's arms.

"Liuli cake." Mu Xian paused, then said calmly, "You wouldn't like it."

"I haven't even tried walnuts yet, so why don't I like them?"

Hu Tao said with dissatisfaction, "I think you just want to eat it all by yourself."

As she spoke, Hu Tao reached out and snatched a piece of pastry from Mu Xian's arms.

The next moment, the sour taste made Hu Tao's face turn bitter, and she swallowed the glass cake with difficulty.

"Hmm~"

The rare, tight wrinkles on her face were fleeting, quickly disappearing as she recovered.

Walnut waved her hand, her tone feigning nonchalance: "Never mind, since Little Wood wants to eat it himself, this hall master will not take what he loves."

The girl's humiliation made Mu Xian feel much better. Under the girl's gaze, Mu Xian swallowed the glass cake in one gulp.

The taste, unlike that of pastries, gave Mu Xian a unique flavor, like dandelion wine from Mondstadt, or the strong liquor they drank on the Death Star.

Suddenly, Mu Xian wanted to see Captain Beidou before he died.

White birds flew in from afar, carrying the scent of the sea breeze.

Mu Xian looked up and saw that Tianzhu Mountain had already passed, and all he could see were bustling houses.

Laughter emanated from the Qianyan army at the front, and fragments of their words could be caught in the laughter.

It's as if it's saying: Liyue Harbor, we've arrived.

"Little Wood." Unlike Qian Yanjun, Hu Tao put away her playful smile and mischievously pinched Mu Xian's rather round face.

"Once we arrive at Liyue Harbor, you will go with Bai Shu to Bubu Lu. I have some things to do."

Mu Xian moved her head, pulling her face away from Hu Tao's clutches: "I went back by myself."

But as soon as he turned his head, Hu Tao grabbed him with both hands, the nails and rings on his fingers digging into Mu Xian's head and causing a sharp pain.

Those same plum blossom eyes were still there, but now they were filled with seriousness.

"Then promise me, little wood, you won't get into any trouble."

It's always like this; this contract will end sooner or later.

Mu Xian's expression turned impatient again, but he still said, "I understand."