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

Saying something like "Since you're here, have some food before you leave" might mean, if you're saying this to a guest you don't know well, that means, "I want to eat, you should go home now."

However, Xiao Yi forgot one thing: Mondstadt is a free city-state, completely different from Liyue, which is full of commercial intrigue. The people of Mondstadt communicate very simply; what they say is what they mean, with no hidden meanings.

Xiao Yi indicated that he had family, making his intentions very clear—"I brought my wife." "Go away and cool off somewhere else"—Yura's focus was on "it's fine if you insist on coming along," causing Xiao Yi to only offer polite words, while Yura became quite blunt with him.

The female knight adjusted the straps of her unstrap and said, "Since you've invited me so warmly, it would be too heartless to refuse. Alright, I'll go with you."

Xiao Yi thought to himself: Where did I give you such a warm invitation?!

This involves the cultural differences between the two countries. Whether it was before Xiao Yi's transmigration or now in Liyue and Inazuma, people's behavior and understanding of politeness are very different from those in Mondstadt, thus creating this semi-cross-server communication.

Xiao Yi had no choice but to pat his forehead and say helplessly, "Alright, you'll stay with me for the next few days, but you'll have to find your own accommodation at night."

Yura readily agreed, not worried about where to live at all. She could just find a Hilichurl camp around the city and occupy it. After all, as a "sinner" who was discriminated against by the Mondstadt people, she had done this kind of thing many times when she was a child.

However, Xiao Yi only said it verbally, but in his heart he had already begun to consider that letting Yura and Ayaka live together would be a good choice.

Now that they've been assigned to the opposite side of the adopted son, there should be plenty of empty rooms around, and Wendy's accommodation problem has been solved. But then again, will the carefree bard boy really stay in his room at night?

Xiao Yi stopped worrying about housing, since he was determined not to sleep on the streets. Now, he had to figure out how to explain to Gan Yu why Youla had come along.

As Xiao Yi pondered, he walked out of the office. Yura wrapped the cloth around her hands, just as she had done when she first arrived in Mondstadt, and quickly followed Xiao Yi.

As they left the room and headed out of headquarters, many knights whispered among themselves.

"Who exactly is that Liyue merchant? I heard he played a big part in exposing the imposters."

"He also received a blessing from the gods; he was truly fortunate."

"Hey, do you guys think the person following behind him is the real Captain Yura, or an imposter?"

"It's definitely an imposter. I saw it when the office door wasn't closed earlier. The real Captain Yura was carrying her sword and standing with Commander Qin."

The blue-haired knight walked over to the group who were whispering.

"Captain Kaiya!" they greeted in unison.

Kaiya laughed and said, "It's impolite to talk about others behind their backs. Alright, alright, let's try to avoid mentioning this in the future, or Yura will hold a grudge against you."

……

Before heading to Mondstadt this morning, Wendy had said he would take Gan Yu and Ling Hua to Springvale for a visit. If it were any other unfamiliar male, Xiao Yi might not have been comfortable with it, but he trusted this seemingly young old wind god completely.

Of course, this refers to the character of the bard; as for the combat capabilities of the bodyguard, Xiao Yi was still unaware of them.

Springvale is not far from Mondstadt, but it's not exactly close either. If Xiao Yi wanted to go find them, he would arrive around sunset and might even miss them.

Why not stay in Mondstadt and wait for Sweet Rain to return, then have a hearty meal at the Deer Hunter's Restaurant?

Xiao Yi originally planned to explore Mondstadt's unique spots or continue sitting in the bustling tavern, enjoying drinks or casual conversation without a problem. However, the presence of a woman relentlessly pursuing him dampened his enthusiasm, causing him to wander aimlessly like a headless fly.

"It seems you're unsure where to go," Yura suddenly said, taking the initiative. "I'm more familiar with Mondstadt; how about I recommend a few good places?"

The reason I'm wandering around is because of you! Xiao Yi thought to himself.

He had originally intended to return to Angel's Gift to check on the tavern, figuring that the revelers from last night's party had probably woken up and, if they weren't working or were on vacation, would likely return.

It must be admitted that Mondstadt's drinks are indeed delicious. Compared to the aged wines of Liyue, which require careful tasting of their rich history, Mondstadt's fine brews are more like fast food to quickly satisfy drinkers. Adding ice can stimulate the taste buds to the extreme, bringing joy.

The relaxed and carefree atmosphere of the Mondstadt bar made Xiao Yi feel very at ease. After all, even Gan Yu was immersed in the atmosphere yesterday, and the reserved Aya also started to play around.

So, he was thinking of continuing yesterday's party, having more music and dancing, partying until the afternoon, then taking a shower before going to see Gan Yu.

Now, Yura is by my side.

During dinner, Gan Yu asked him what he had done after they separated, and Xiao Yi couldn't very well answer: "I went to a bar with Youra for a party, and then I went to take a shower..."

If that's really the case, then we're basically doomed.

Yura didn't think too much about it and conveniently recommended a tavern: "I haven't had enough of the Mondstadt wine this morning, and I've found that my stomach is more resilient than I thought, so I can still drink to my heart's content—it's lunchtime now, let's find a tavern to fill our stomachs and have a few drinks while we're at it."

Speaking of alcohol, Yura suddenly remembered something.

"Oh right, so you threw the wine in my face earlier because you suspected I was an imposter!" she finally realized, and said resentfully, "Even though you bought me a drink afterward, you still hid the truth from me after throwing the wine. I'll remember this grudge!"

Yura's vengeful remarks were similar in nature to words like "hello," "thank you," and "goodbye," so Xiao Yi didn't care. However, there was something he had to make clear.

“Miss Yura, taverns are just ordinary buildings in the eyes of free-spirited Mondstadt people.” He reasoned with her, “but in the eyes of more conservative Liyue people, taverns are not good places and are not suitable for going with women, especially since I am a married man.”

"Although my wife is knowledgeable, reasonable, and tolerant, considering her feelings, let's skip the tavern and have lunch at the Deer Hunter."

After listening to Xiao Yi's explanation, Yura stroked her chin.

“People in Liyue think taverns are bad places…” the female knight said cleverly, “How about Cattail Tavern? It’s a place with lots of cats, it doesn’t seem like a bad place at all.”

Cattail Tavern, one of Mondstadt's signature locations.

There, customers can enjoy the drinks made by Diona, the bartender with cat ears, and interact with the cats in the shop, enjoying double the fun.

Most importantly, compared to a standard tavern like Angel's Gift, Cat's Tail Tavern is indeed much more mellow.

When Gan Yu asked at dinner time, he could honestly answer: I played with the kittens with Yura all day and didn't do anything else strange.

I believe my wife will forgive me.

"Let's go, Cat Tail Tavern." Xiao Yi agreed to Yura's request and got ready to pet the cat.

……

The bright and airy tavern was filled with meows as colorful cats jumped around. Many patrons had no intention of drinking but instead bought premium cat food from the tavern and fed the energetic little creatures in the designated feeding area.

This is also one of the sources of revenue for Cat's Tail Tavern. The Mora brought by the cat even accounts for 30% of the total revenue, which is very rare for other taverns.

However, raising these little guys who love to run around requires a lot of effort and money.

Inside the tavern's bar, a pink-haired, green-eyed cat-eared little girl was mixing drinks with a worried expression. She was far from being old enough to drink, yet she was engaged in this kind of work, which puzzled the unsuspecting customers.

However, anyone who frequently drinks in Mondstadt knows this genius cat-eared bartender. She possesses skills blessed by the elves, and can concoct incredibly delicious drinks regardless of the base liquid or the impurities used as ingredients.

Despite possessing extraordinary talent, Diona's dream is to mix incredibly awful drinks, but no matter how hard she tries, she can't manage it.

Xiao Yiman hoped that the Thunder God could also receive a similar blessing—in the area of ​​food preparation.

Considering that his chat room was open all day recently, Xiao Yi stopped thinking about it. He was more interested in petting the cat than drinking, and he was ready to take action.

According to the rules of Cat Tail Tavern, apart from the one behind the bar who mixes drinks, customers can pet the other cats as much as they want. However, when Xiao Yi squatted down in front of the cats, their fur became fluffy and stood on end, and they all ran away from Xiao Yi.

After trying several cats, they all behaved similarly, as if Xiao Yi possessed qualities that cats disliked, causing them to involuntarily avoid him.

"Perhaps it's because you received your adopted son's blessing and became a lightning element carrier," Yura speculated as she walked towards the bar, casually asking, "Stop squatting on the ground interacting with the animals like a child. What do you want for lunch? And some drinks?"

Xiao Yi, refusing to believe it, picked up the cat food from the bowl and lured the animals closer to him, while absentmindedly replying to Yura, "The food and wine are the same as yours."

Yura sighed helplessly, ordered two drinks, walked to the table closest to Xiao Yi, sat on the wooden chair and watched Xiao Yi use all his tricks to attract the cat.

Unfortunately, even though Xiao Yi tried every method, no cat was willing to approach him.

It seems that the physique of a demigod has an invisible and subtle influence on the outside world. For example, creatures that are sensitive to lightning elements, such as cats and dogs, simply do not like to get close to him.

After several attempts, Xiao Yi was forced to give up and got up to sit opposite Yura.

“I don’t find furry animals interesting,” Yura suddenly said. “Getting close to them is something only children do.”

"No way, no way, you didn't come to this kind of bar just to drink?" Xiao Yi asked, slightly surprised.

Although he didn't get to touch the cat, he still enthusiastically recommended it: "You should really try it. Gently rub the cat's head with your hand and feel the warm and soft touch. This feeling can heal your tired body and mind and cleanse your soul."

“If a child invited me, I might go along with it and try it.” Yura turned her head away. “Your argument is completely unconvincing. Save it.”

Just then, the waiter brought out two steaming hot, juicy steaks and placed them steadily in front of Xiao Yi and Youla, respectively, and the aroma of the grilled meat wafted over.

Not long after, Diona brought over two large glasses of a drink similar to pineapple beer. This was probably specially made according to Yora's request. The bubbles kept bursting on the surface of the beer, continuously conveying a refreshing and sweet taste to the guests.

“You said you wanted the exact same thing.” Yura picked up her knife and fork and elegantly cut the steak. “Don’t blame me if the food and wine don’t suit your taste.”

"What nonsense!" Xiao Yi took a big gulp of his refreshing drink and praised as he cut the food, "You have excellent taste. The grilled meat topped with egg, paired with carrots and mushrooms, elevates the flavor of both vegetables and meat to the extreme."

"Not to mention this drink, the moment it touches my lips, the natural scenery of the Mondstadt fields seems to appear before my eyes. Miss Yura, you certainly know how to enjoy life."

“Master Xiao, you are indeed very good at giving compliments,” Yura replied.

Half an hour later, they had eaten and drunk their fill.

Yura, her face slightly flushed, actually squatted in the middle of the cats, stroking each one with a happy smile on her face.

"No one can escape the 'it smells so good' law," Xiao Yi remarked.

So as not to disturb Yura, he sat quietly in the chair, silently appreciating the scene.

(Voiceover: I remember now!)

(Xiao Yi: What did you remember?)

(Shadow: You think it's unrealistic for you to bless others, but in fact, you do have a way of doing it—lending power to others.)

(Xiao Yi: Is that really true? I was just kidding with Sha Luo!)

(Video: If you want to learn, I can teach you. Just practice with that child.)

(Xiao Yi: Yura?)

Chapter 172 What's the Price? Clothes Torn Off!

Although having Yura fire the electromagnetic cannon with coins was just a product of Xiao Yi's wild imagination, Miss Ying told him that if he wanted to, it might be possible to achieve it, so Xiao Yi began to think about the rationality and effectiveness of doing so.

In the matter of deceiving people for money, Xiao Yi and Youla were always at the center of the vortex, with Youla being even more deeply involved and in a much more dangerous situation than him.

After all, people only covet the power of the adopted son and are wary of his fighting ability, so they would never have the idea of ​​laying a hand on him. But Miss Yura is just an ordinary human. They've even come up with a substitute. It's hard to imagine what the creators plan to do next.

If she could share her power with Yura, she would have the ability to protect herself, making her actions much easier, and Yura would also be able to help her.

In short, granting Yura power is entirely beneficial, and whether or not to launch the Railgun is irrelevant.

He immediately consulted Miss Ying.

(Xiao Yi: So what should I do to ensure she receives this blessing?)

(Video: It's quite complicated.)

As expected, it's impossible for someone without a complete divine status to grant a blessing to a mortal simply by patting them on the back. After all, even if an Inazuma wanted to receive the blessing of the Thunder General, it required a complex ritual. Connecting with the gods is no easy feat.

(Xiao Yi: It doesn't matter if it's complicated, I'm very free, and judging from how things are going, Yura will probably be staying by my side for a while.)

(Shadow: First, you injected energy into her body, but there are prerequisites...)

(Xiao Yi: Hmm.)