Genshin Impact: Ningguang is still a pitiful little thing, I invested in her.

After a brief rest, the group set off again.

Fortunately, the carriage was not damaged and should be able to arrive at the manor before the banquet begins.

Once the two carriages disappeared on the horizon, a group of fools slowly emerged from the bushes.

The one leading them was a portly Mondstadt merchant who provided intelligence to the Doctor.

The plan to attack Kripps and his group by the dragon Usa was orchestrated by him.

The merchant had assumed that both Cripps and Diluc would die on that rainy night.

Unexpectedly, Fang Xun was also in Kripps' team.

At the critical moment, Fang Xun stepped forward and defeated the demonic dragon Usa.

That's the Demon Dragon Usa!

A dragon that brought disaster and misfortune to Mondstadt for thousands of years!

But now, he's actually dead at Fang Xun's hands?

And it was a one-hit kill?

How terrifying must Fang Xun's strength be?

The merchant dared not imagine what was happening. He hurriedly led his men back to Mondstadt to report the matter to the Doctor.

Chapter 360 A Letter from the Land of Winter

"How's it going? Has everything been resolved?"

Mondstadt, the stronghold of the Fools.

The PhD student stared intently at the experimental data in his hand, asking without looking up.

The merchant swallowed hard, his expression tense, and said, "Sir, things... things have taken a turn for the worse..."

Upon hearing this, the merchant could clearly feel the surrounding temperature drop by several degrees.

Because the doctor had put down the experimental data in his hands and was staring directly at the businessman.

Although the doctor didn't make any move, his sinister gaze made the merchant tremble uncontrollably, and the immense pressure made it hard for him to breathe.

"Fang Xun was also in the group. He took care of the Demon Dragon Usa!"

Sensing a strong sense of crisis, the merchant hurriedly offered an explanation.

The doctor lowered his head again: "Continue."

Without the doctor's watchful eye, the businessman finally felt relieved, and even his breathing became easier.

"At first, everything went according to plan..."

Soon, the merchant recounted the entire incident to the "Doctor".

Upon learning that Fang Xun had defeated the demonic dragon Usa, the doctor's face remained expressionless, showing no emotion whatsoever.

It was as if all of this was within the 'Doctor's' expectations; Fang Xun's combat strength should be above that of the Demon Dragon Usa.

The doctor only looked up when the merchant mentioned that Fang Xun had used ice elements.

"Ice elemental power? Are you sure you're not seeing things?"

The merchant answered decisively: "Absolutely no mistake. I saw it clearly; that was the power of ice elements!"

After he finished speaking, the doctor remained silent.

He was thinking, Fang Xun had already demonstrated the power of wind and rock elements, and now he was using the power of ice elements.

The simultaneous presence of three elemental powers in one person is something unheard of and unseen.

Suddenly, a bold idea popped into the doctor's mind.

Perhaps Fang Xun can help him refine the experimental data...

Just as the doctor was pondering this, he received a letter.

The letter was sent from the Kingdom of Winter and was signed Piero.

That was the chief commander of the Fools, the first seat, codenamed "Clown".

The doctor opened the letter; it contained only a few brief words.

The Foolish Enforcer, Fang Xun.

The clown's intention was simple: he had to get Fang Xun to join the Fools' Clan no matter what.

After reading the letter, the doctor did not speak, but silently tore it into tiny pieces.

He didn't know how the winds of Mondstadt blew to Winterhold.

However, since the clown has already made his stance clear, the Doctor has no way to harm Fang Xun, who may become his future ally.

The doctor seemed to be in a bad mood. He said impatiently to the merchant, "Your men must do everything in their power to get Fang Xun to join the Fools."

The merchant nodded repeatedly: "I understand, I understand."

...

Mondstadt, Dawn Winery.

At this moment, the magnificent winery is brightly lit and bustling with activity.

The maids standing at the door politely and gracefully guided the guests in and then arranged their seats.

Waiters moved around the lobby, serving the guests the finest drinks in all of Mondstadt.

The kitchen staff were constantly busy, cooking all day long because many members of the Knights of Favonius had arrived.

There were also musicians in suits, carrying their violins, pacing back and forth, offering a beautiful piece of music to the arriving guests.

Because it was a banquet, the Knights of Favonius were all dressed in formal attire for the evening.

Uncle An somehow got hold of a suit, but it looked ill-fitting, a size too small, as if it had shrunk.

Falga's suit seemed to be a size too big, but fortunately he was quite tall and looked very smart in it, so the problem wasn't noticeable unless you looked closely.

Tonight, Lisa wore a black tulle dress, revealing her fair shoulders and a large expanse of smooth back.

A pair of impeccably long legs were faintly visible under the thin veil, perfectly flawless even without the embellishment of stockings, making them suitable for pouring tea.

Wearing a pair of black stilettos with red soles added to her charm, making her the center of attention the moment she appeared.

In fact, many knights have feelings for the beautiful Lisa and want to pursue her, but they don't usually have the opportunity.

Most knights have to go out to work on weekdays, while Lisa is a librarian and only needs to stay in the library; everyone's working hours are different.

Some even went to the library specifically to find Lisa, but none of them had the courage to confess their feelings.

But at tonight's banquet, many knights drank a little and wanted to take advantage of the alcohol to confess their feelings to Lisa.

However, Lisa had no interest in these drunken men and would always leave before they got close, then have a waiter bring her a drink.

Such a tactful refusal can both avoid unnecessary disturbances and save face for those who are pursuing you.

Lisa's attention wasn't on the men present at all; her gaze kept drifting towards the door.

The real star of the night hasn't arrived yet.

Chapter 361 The gates of the Knights of Favonius are always open to Fang Xun

Thump, thump, thump...

As the clock struck eight o'clock, the deep chimes echoed throughout the winery, as if reminding everyone that the evening's banquet had officially begun.

To the accompaniment of melodious music, the young girl twirled her long skirt and danced gracefully, surrounded by applause and cheers.

The waiters carried red wine around, running to wherever a customer waved.

The Knights of Favonius sat scattered in twos and threes.

Some people enthusiastically shared their bumpy experiences when they first joined the Knights.

Some people also discussed who was the most beautiful lady in the Knights of Favonius.

Some people even speculated about what they would be doing now if they hadn't joined the Knights of Favonius.

Once you're at the dinner table, all sorts of topics will come up.

"When we have money in the future..."

This is the starting point for most topics.

"Let's talk about it when we have more money later."

This is the ending of most topics.

The banquet tonight seemed to be going very well; everyone had smiles on their faces, and the whole hall was filled with the aroma of wine.

However, amidst this joyful atmosphere, Uncle Ann, the scout knight, noticed something amiss.

First, strange noises came from the sky, and then a white light shone.

And the fact that Lord Cripps and Diluc have yet to appear...

Everything suggests that tonight is not going to be peaceful.

While everyone was toasting and drinking, Uncle An quietly walked up to the Grand Master Falga and spoke to him in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"I suspect... something's going on outside."

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"Yes, I noticed that too."

Falgar greeted the knights in the distance with a smile, while responding in a deep voice.

"I'll go out and see."

"Please be careful."

Two mature older men don't need many words; a few simple sentences are enough to make a decision.

Uncle An moved quickly and lightly, weaving through the crowd without slowing down.