Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

“What a strange style of cape.” Although Yura was puzzled as to why Ganyu was wearing a cape, she chose to ask indirectly, “I remember that people from Liyue don’t seem to like wearing clothes that cover them up so much.”

Xiao Yi made up a story: "My wife is in poor health and can't stand the cold wind."

Yura recalled the Eye of the Ice God at Gan Yu's waist when it wasn't covered by the cloak, and a sense of doubt arose in her heart.

The knights took the driver's pass and were about to open the carriage door for further inspection when they suddenly stopped and bowed in the direction of the city.

"Good evening, cavalry captain!" the soldier called out.

"Hehe, we see each other every day, so even if we need to be on high alert today, there's no need to address me by my title in such a formal way." The man who came from inside the city stood in front of the knights and said in a cheerful and dashing manner, "Even so, today is indeed busier than usual, so Commander Qin sent me to help out at the city gate."

The man then muttered under his breath, "What a pity, I wanted to stay at the banquet a few more minutes and sample some of the fine wines from Lord Diluc's collection."

Before he finished speaking, he opened the carriage door.

What came into Xiao Yi's view was a tall, slender man with a free and easy demeanor. He had a healthy complexion that was close to that of wheat, and a calm, light smile on his lips.

"Hello, I am Kaeya, the cavalry captain of the Knights of Favonius, here for a routine inspection..." The man froze on the spot before he could finish speaking, his gaze lingering on the female knight inside the carriage. "Hmm? Yura? What are you doing in the carriage of those entering the city?"

“It’s a long story, but there’s no need to question their identities. I already learned pretty much everything on the way here with them,” Yura said, rubbing her sleepy eyes. “By the way, the new horse you gave me yesterday was a coward. It panicked at the sound of thunder and threw me off, even running away in a panic—I’ll remember that!”

Kaiya was taken aback at first, then scratched his head sheepishly: "Oh, I'm so sorry, how about I treat you to a drink sometime as an apology?"

He found it very strange.

As the captain of the guerrilla knights, Yura often undertakes highly mobile missions, so she cannot neglect her mount. Knowing this, Kaeya chose a good horse for her. Although it was not a top-tier steed, it was by no means a coward that lightning could frighten.

However, since what's done is done, and Yura isn't one to lie, he had no choice but to accept his fate and focus his energy on the present.

He cautiously observed Xiao Yi and asked skeptically, "This gentleman doesn't look well. Is he tired from the long journey? Should I call a doctor for you?"

Xiao Yi stared at the dark-skinned, muscular man in front of him, then looked at the Eye of the Ice God at his waist, his facial muscles twitching slightly: "I'm fine, it's just that after seeing Mr. Kaiya, the preconceived notions I had before were shattered by you."

It turns out that not all Ice-attribute God Eyes are fair-skinned and beautiful young girls...

Kaeya didn't understand the strange words the other party was saying, but Xiao Yi's fake documents were impeccable, so he had no choice but to let the carriage enter Mondstadt.

Before the carriage arrived at the nearest hotel, the five men took turns getting off, while the driver drove to find the nearest stables.

Yura said she had to go to the Knights' headquarters to submit an investigation report on the abnormal condition of the Hilichurls and could no longer accompany Xiao Yi and his group, so she told them to go to the hotel and get some rest.

However, things did not go smoothly. For some reason, all the hotels in Mondstadt were booked in advance, and Xiao Yi and his group searched the streets and alleys but could not find any hotels or guesthouses with available rooms.

At the reception desk of the last hotel, they heard that there was still one room left, which put them in a dilemma.

How can four people squeeze in? Rooms and carriages are different; the more people there are, the more inconvenient it becomes. Even for single rooms, at least three rooms are needed.

Xiao Yi and Gan Yu squeezed into one room, Ling Hua into another, and Wendy into the third.

“Actually, I can just find any little pub to spend the night,” Wendy volunteered. “It’s not the first time I’ve done this; I’m used to it.”

Xiao Yi patted the boy on the shoulder: "What kind of homeless life did you live before..."

Unfortunately, even if you reluctantly leave Wendy to sleep in the tavern, finding an inn with two spare rooms is still very difficult.

Xiao Yi shook his head to dismiss the idea of ​​abandoning the Wind God, and asked the male innkeeper in front of him, "What exactly happened? It's impossible that all the inns in Mondstadt are booked out, right? I can understand if the regular rooms are full, but how come even the luxury suites are overcrowded?"

The waiter said helplessly, "Actually, we have quite a few deluxe suites available, but our boss won't let us open them to guests..."

"Huh? Why not provide it to travelers?" Gan Yu, wearing a cloak, tilted her head in confusion. Having lived in Liyue for many years, she had seen all sorts of merchants. But this was the first time she had ever seen a merchant who had the means to make a profit but didn't.

Is this also a characteristic of Mondstadt's freedom?

The waiter lowered his voice and explained the truth: "Didn't the famous Narutoko arrive in Mondstadt a few hours ago? The reason is related to him."

Xiao Yi was even more puzzled. Salo didn't seem like the kind of guy who would book all the hotels in Mondstadt. Could it be that Yi Dou was using the lady's name to cause trouble?

Linghua, not understanding, asked, "That's strange. Did my adopted son book all the hotels?"

The waiter shook his head and explained, "On the contrary, our boss received information from within the Knights of Favonius that Narukami has not yet booked a room. In other words, either Narukami or the Knight of Favonius in charge of her reception may book any hotel..."

Xiao Yi, Gan Yu, Ling Hua, and Wendy were all intelligent people, and they quickly understood the waiter's implied meaning.

No matter which hotel it is, Narukami Yoshiko may stay there. In the eyes of the hotel owners, once Narukami Yoshiko chooses their hotel, it is equivalent to getting a free, heavy-duty advertisement. In the future, guests will naturally come in a steady stream.

Therefore, they have reserved the luxury rooms for sale.

The news of the false god's son's arrival in Mondstadt had already spread throughout the country, and many residents from the outskirts of Mondstadt rushed into the city, hoping to see the face of the god's adopted son.

In other countries, residents might not have so much free time, but Mondstadt residents are free to leave their jobs anytime and anywhere for a cheap trip, allowing them to do whatever they want.

This has led to the current situation where the standard rooms are fully booked, while the deluxe rooms are not for sale but are waiting for Narutoko to arrive, thus providing free advertising for the inn.

The reason why all the high-end rooms are not for sale is that the owner is not sure what type of room Narukami's adopted son prefers, so he simply leaves them all empty to increase the probability of them being selected.

This strange idea filled the minds of all the innkeepers. After all, people all have the desire to rise to the top in one step. Driven by desire, they act. Compared to the free and poor Mondstadt people, the rich people who own real estate and houses are more bound by shackles.

However, even if Narukami doesn't choose their inn in the end, the innkeepers won't suffer any losses, because a large number of "free agents" who want to see Narukami's face have filled the ordinary rooms of the Mondstadt inn, making up for the chips the innkeepers have put up for this gamble.

As a result, the real adopted son of Narukami became the unlucky one, caught in a dilemma, unable to find a place to spend the night despite having a lot of money.

Xiao Yi raised his hand as if to slam it on the counter, but just before his palm touched the surface, he gently placed it on the counter and asked the clerk helplessly, "So where is Naruto's adopted son now? Where did he go so late at night instead of sleeping? He can't possibly be coming back tomorrow, can he?"

Faced with three questions in quick succession, the waiter smiled obsequiously and said, "Hehe, it's quite possible. According to inside information that the boss found out, the church contacted Lord Diluc and held a grand banquet at one of his estates in the suburbs to welcome guests from afar."

"Perhaps Narukami Ike and his wife will get tired of playing and go to Mondstadt to find a place to stay. It will probably be tomorrow morning."

Xiao Yi couldn't help but slap his forehead: "Salo, Salo, out eating at a feast in the middle of the night instead of resting! And the Knights of Favonius too, you Mondstadt people, you're something else..."

He turned and left the reception area, followed closely by the other three.

"What should we do next?" Ayaka asked for instructions.

Just then, Xiao Yi stopped in his tracks. He didn't look at Gan Yu and Wendy, but stared intently at the White Egret Princess who had asked the question, his confident eyes seeming to have found a solution.

"Ayaka, do you want to experience something you've never experienced before? Do you want to do something naughty together?"

Linghua was completely baffled by Xiao Yi's remarks, not understanding the meaning behind them.

……

Angel's Gift, the largest tavern in Mondstadt, is an asset owned by Lord Lu of Dawn Winery.

Every night, the tavern is packed with all sorts of people, from impoverished adventurers who haven't found the treasure, to laborers exhausted from a long day, and even the Knights of Favonius and a certain nun from the church. It's unusually lively.

The tavern was much more lively than usual today.

A Mr. Xiao, a restaurant owner from Liyue, actually paid for all the drinks and generously said that everyone could drink as much as they wanted that night, no matter how expensive the drinks were.

The tavern erupted in chaos.

A dense crowd surrounded Xiao Yi, and the entire tavern was filled with praise and cheers. Some people even sang a song of freedom praising the wind god.

Holding a glass of iced juice, Linghua shyly made her way through the crowd to Xiao Yi, and said nervously, "Is this what you meant by doing bad things together..."

"Linghua, have you ever stayed up all night?" Xiao Yi asked.

“Occasionally, when the company is busy, I choose to stay up late,” the silver-haired girl said honestly. “But I always go to bed before sunrise and never stay up all night.”

Xiao Yi cheerfully raised his beer and gulped it down in one go, then explained, "Ha-hu—isn't partying all night in a tavern until dawn a bad thing for the well-behaved Princess Egret?"

Since there's no stable place to sleep, just don't sleep. You might feel tired from boredom on the train, but the atmosphere in the pub will never be boring.

"As expected of him, he chose my favorite way to spend the night." Wendy said with a beaming smile, holding a glass of apple wine. "He's someone who knows how to enjoy life. I'm even a little jealous of the General!"

At the counter, Gan Yu was trying to mix her own drinks: a base of spirits, one part sweet flower, two parts sweet flower, three parts sweet flower... too much, let's add some refreshing to balance the sweetness—wait, how come the refreshing turns into sweet flower when I put it in the glass...

Chapter 159 Give them all a beating!

Ayaka was clearly not comfortable with the lively atmosphere of the tavern, but she didn't dislike it either. She quietly sat in a corner, sipping fresh juice and enjoying the unique cheerfulness of Mondstadt.

In reality, bars don't usually get this wild. You might occasionally hear drunks making loud noises, but a party-like revelry is rare.

Ultimately, it was Xiao Yi's generous offer to treat everyone to drinks that made people feel as joyful as if they were in a dance hall, and they started singing, dancing, and rapping.

For Mondstadt residents, being invited to drink is equivalent to saving money on drinks today, allowing them to drink even more tonight – there's no reason for them to be unhappy.

The atmosphere grew increasingly lively, and the young bard even stood on a chair and began playing an electric guitar rhythm on his antique-looking zither.

The magnanimous Xiao Yi also became the protagonist of the tavern. He held two wooden cups in his left hand, one filled with apple juice and the other with milk, while holding a high-proof liquor in his right hand. He first drank the juice and then poured in the milk, holding both in his mouth and then rinsing them down with the liquor.

In this way, the sweetness of the fruit and the smoothness of the milk are combined with the harshness of the liquor, creating a stimulating sensation that is incredibly pleasant. Moreover, the addition of ice to the fruit juice, milk, and liquor elevates the unique and refreshing experience to the extreme.

This is the way the wind god taught him to drink on the way to Mondstadt. Ordinary human stomachs simply cannot withstand such torment, and only non-human species can enjoy it like this.

The patrons around him were captivated by his creative drinking style, and cheers of all kinds erupted incessantly, as if offering a hymn to freedom.

"Boss Xiao is awesome!"

"Is this the boldness of the Liyue people?"

"I want to try it too!"

Just then, Gan Yu nimbly slipped through the gaps in the crowd and took small steps to Xiao Yi's side, like a child who had found something wonderful and wanted to show it to an adult.

"A Mondstadt tavern actually has Liyue's specialty, Tranquilizing Delight!" Gan Yu handed a glass full of strong liquor to Xiao Yi. "But strangely, when I put my Tranquilizing Delight into the liquor, it turns into Sweet Flower."

Xiao Yi didn't think too much about it, assuming that Gan Yu was just being cute and trying to justify eating dessert after a few rounds of drinks, since she had used similar remarks when she was pretending to be crazy before.

"She's probably drunk and hallucinating," he said, shoving the wooden cup to the girl's lips. "Here, have some fresh milk to sober up."

"But I haven't even started drinking yet, ooh, glug glug glug..." Before she could finish speaking, the cup was pressed against Gan Yu's lips, and a large amount of milk blocked her from speaking.

"Mr. Xiao, is this lady your wife?" a customer asked, looking at Gan Yu, who was wearing a cloak.

“That’s right, she’s my capable wife.” Xiao Yi said without hesitation, “Her name is… Wang Xiaomei.”

He thought to himself: an elegant yet graceful pseudonym.

Gan Yu had already finished half of the milk in her glass. She no longer cared about the sweet flower. She licked her lips, took the glass from Xiao Yi, poured the remaining half glass of milk into the glass she had just mixed, and combined it with the sweet flower and the strong liquor.

Immediately afterwards, she elegantly finished her drink, her face slightly flushed, and leaned on Xiao Yi's arm, as if showing off to the single people present.

She exclaimed with delight, "The combination of milk and sweetflowers, along with the high-proof alcohol, tastes really good!"

Meanwhile, Ayaka was quietly sipping her juice in the corner; this was already her seventh glass.

For Princess Egret, it doesn't matter whether she is the star of the party or not; as long as everyone is happy, she can feel joy just by watching.

But she couldn't mingle in the crowd and party with everyone, so with nothing to do, she could only quietly sip her unlimited drinks.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi suddenly took the initiative to invite her.

"Ayaka-chan, how about a few drinks?" Xiao Yi raised his glass of strong liquor and looked towards the corner. "If we're going to do something 'bad,' then let's go all the way!"

All eyes turned to the corner, watching the silver-haired girl. Although Princess Bailu was not shy in front of a crowd, Xiao Yi's invitation to drink made her feel a little uncomfortable.