I'm in Teyvat, join the chat group.

As they landed, everyone gathered around. Ying quickly squeezed out of his arms and deliberately moved away, as if trying to cover up her secret.

Barbara looked at him, a hint of worry in her eyes, and asked, "Lord Barbatos, are you alright?"

?

Upon hearing this, Li Xiao looked at Barbara with a face full of questions.

No, little sister, what's wrong with you? That guy over there dressed in green is the Wind God!

He didn't quite understand how this was an admission of wrongdoing.

What's so hard to understand? You were just standing with Wendy, and Dvalin was yelling "Barbatos" at both of you.

Do you think they believe Wendy, a drunkard, is the God of Wind, or do they believe you, who knows a lot of unknown information and deserves the most credit in this operation to save Dvalin, are the God of Wind?

Li Xiao was starting to lose his composure. Was this all his fault after all?

Just as he was about to explain, an invisible gust of wind silenced his words.

[It's Wendy! He used a vacuum silencer! A high-purity vacuum silencer!]

Ok?

He looked at Wendy with a somewhat puzzled expression; she had somehow stepped past the crowd and stood before him.

"Alas! There's really no way around it. I was originally planning to help you keep it a secret, Lord Wind God, but unfortunately, Dvalin exposed you directly."

Wendy made a sighing expression.

"I never expected you to be the Wind God, Li Xiao! Hehe, does this mean that if I just say the word, I can eat whatever I want in Mondstadt without paying?"

Paimon flew over as well, looking at him with a somewhat ingratiating expression.

Jean and Diluc also greeted him.

Seeing that everyone believed it, Wendy's lips curled into a smile.

Hehe, I finally got my chance, didn't I? Today I'm handing over the position of Wind God to you, and all the slander you've done to me will be returned to you!

Hmph, can you catch this boomerang?

Li Xiao's mind raced. What was Wendy up to this time?

Masaka?! Wendy wants to pin the identity of the Anemo Archon on me, and then retaliate by smearing the Anemo Archon like I did? That doesn't make sense. What's he after?

He tried to speak, but then realized that Wendy's vacuum muffler was never turned off!

"Eh? Lord Barbatos, is there something you want to say?"

Barbara noticed that Li Xiao seemed to want to say something, but when he opened his mouth, no sound came out.

Seeing that Wendy seemed unwilling to lift his ban for the time being, he gave up for the time being and prepared to find another opportunity to expose Wendy later.

So he shook his head at Barbara and the others to indicate that he was fine, and then pretended to look at Tvalin, who was now soaring freely in the sky, venting his emotions after being freed.

[Host, you can try accepting this position of Wind God.]

'What's the meaning? ’

[When I was planning your growth path before, I included this task. I originally thought you'd have to complete it later, but I didn't expect you to succeed so soon.]

Send it to me.

[Ding! You have a new task. Please check it!]

[Usurping the throne of the Wind God]

The Aeolus of Mondstadt is free-spirited and unruly; he can be replaced! Find a way to overthrow the rule of Barbatos and become the new Aeolus!

[Reward - Wind Element Mastery]

How do I know when this task is complete?

[All other conditions have been met; now all that's needed is for Wendy to officially and personally acknowledge that you are the new Anemo Archon.]

Upon seeing this request, he pondered for a moment, then gave Wendy a few winks.

Then, after Wendy noticed, he gestured with his hands, indicating that Wendy should talk to him somewhere else.

Wendy nodded, and then she and Li Xiao ran to a distance to talk, all under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

Before the conversation, Wendy also manipulated the density of the surrounding air with the wind, changing the refractive index and making this area disappear from other people's perspectives.

The others didn't pay much attention, assuming that Li Xiao, the Wind God, wanted to communicate with Wendy, his familiar.

"Explain to me why you should do this."

Li Xiao didn't rush to make demands; instead, she took the initiative and spoke first.

"Hehe, it's just that I don't want to reveal the identity of the Wind God."

Wendy made no mention of wanting to take revenge on Li Xiao.

"So you're using me to cover for you?"

"What's wrong with that? Don't let my appearance fool you; before you came along, I had a pretty good reputation in Mondstadt. Becoming the Wind God will earn you a lot of admiration!"

Wendy spread her arms wide to the sides, making an exaggerated gesture.

"What else? Isn't there anything more practical?"

Wendy thought for a moment: "Hmm...there are many beautiful nuns at Westwind Cathedral~"

Hiss~ Li Xiao's heart almost wavered, but he still pretended to be tough and retorted:

"That being said, if I did anything to them, you would definitely stop me, right?"

"Hehe~ I'm not the kind of person who would stop other people from truly loving each other."

The implication is that if they weren't truly in love, they would definitely try to stop each other.

Seeing that he was speechless, Li Xiao revealed his true intentions.

"Hey! Since you can't offer anything, then do me a favor and I'll agree to be the Wind God for you."

Wendy looked cautious.

"What kind of help do you need? Let me make it clear first, I can't do anything too difficult."

"It's nothing major, I just want you to personally acknowledge that I am the new Wind God."

Wendy looked puzzled: "Didn't I just say that in front of them?"

"Not that kind, but something more formal, like a succession ceremony. Just consider it me satisfying my vanity."

"That's it, okay then."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wendy's eyes emitted a blue light. Li Xiao, who was meeting his gaze, could almost see a roaring storm brewing in his eyes.

He spoke in a tone of indifference that Li Xiao had never heard before, yet which didn't feel out of place:

“I am Barbatos, the God of Wind, and I hereby bestow the title of God of Wind upon Li Xiao.”

As soon as he finished speaking, it seemed even he himself couldn't hold back anymore, and he instantly regained his composure, asking Li Xiao:

"Hehe, is this okay?"

Main text: Chapter Seventeen: The Ox Walks Through Dvalin

[Congratulations to the host for completing the mission! 】

[Rewards have been distributed! 】

Li Xiao suddenly felt that the world before her eyes had changed.

He seemed to have become the omnipresent wind, drifting everywhere with the flow.

He could hear the conversations of people not far away, and then he could hear the sounds of Mondstadt even further away.

Following this feeling, he extended his senses outwards: Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru...

He seemed to transform into the wind and travel around the entire continent of Teyvat. Apparently, several beings sensed something and cast their gazes at him.

"Huh? This is it?"

Wendy's pupils dilated in shock; she was somewhat unable to comprehend the current situation.

His element is wind, and being the closest, he naturally feels it the most deeply.

In his perception, all the wind elements around Li Xiao showed a sense of submission, and even he was slightly affected.

Damn it! He'd never seen a pure wind elemental display such obvious emotions in all his years! This isn't an elemental creature!

He felt that Li Xiao was now giving off a more wind-god-like vibe than he was!

"Um, Li Xiao, what's going on?"

"Hmm?" Li Xiao looked at him strangely, seemingly a little puzzled.

"I am succeeding the Wind God."

"Huh? This isn't right! Why does the successor to the Wind God have such power? I'm not even as strong as you!"

Wendy looked distressed. He had originally wanted Li Xiao to become the Wind God just to get a little revenge on him.

Of course, if it's suitable, he'd be happy to relax and even step down as Wind God without any problems. But if Li Xiao messes things up, he can always regain the position of Wind God.

But now...

Sensing the aura emanating from Li Xiao that far surpassed his own, he decisively chose to open the shop.

Anyway, no one would believe him if he wasn't the Wind God now. We can only hope that Li Xiao won't cause any more trouble in Mondstadt.

If Li Xiao knew what he was thinking, he would definitely tell him not to worry, because at most he would just hold a karaoke party in Mondstadt.

Having adapted to his current strength, he casually waved his hand and broke through the barrier that Wendy had set up.

They discovered that while they were talking, Dvalin had already landed on the ground, and everyone was waiting for them.