"fish!!"

"Don't use anything too powerful, keep it quiet, just a few explosions will do, we still have to get going."

Seeing Keli's state, Yuanxiang felt that even if he didn't agree, the child would probably still try to take action secretly. Since that was the case, he might as well make a deal with her so that when he took her away, she wouldn't act spoiled and unreasonable with him.

"Mmm!!!"

Klee nodded vigorously, then cheered and ran towards the pool, while Gensou walked towards the tree. He had a feeling that there was something strange about the tree, which was subtly stirring up his sense of crisis.

Upon reaching the tree, the first thing Yuanxiang sees is a stone tablet inscribed with the words: "The universe cherishes life, and the immortal lord is benevolent. He has suppressed the evil dragon here; idlers should not act rashly."

"Klee, don't blow it up yet!!"

Upon hearing this, Genji didn't hesitate and turned to run towards the pool to stop the people. Klee, who had just held the bouncy bomb above her head, blinked at Genji with a blank expression and said in a weak voice:

"Brother Yuanxiang... this... this is a bouncing bomb, but... but... but its power isn't particularly, particularly strong..."

Looking at the cluster bomb, the same type as the one that had blown up him before, Yuanxiang pursed his lips, waved his hand, and said:

"This has nothing to do with the power of your bomb. Come with me and take a look."

Genji relayed the words on the stone tablet to Klee. Upon hearing this, Klee immediately put away the bomb. If she really unleashed the dragon, even on her birthday, Jean wouldn't let her off the hook. However...

"Immortal Lord...?"

"What's wrong, Klee?"

Seeing that Klee seemed quite concerned, Genji asked curiously:

Do you know the related legends?

"Klee doesn't know, but..."

Klee tilted her head, bit her finger, and thought hard as she answered:

"I remember when Commander Qin and Brother Kaiya were chatting, they seemed to have mentioned something about Immortal Lords or Emperors, who seemed to be high-ranking officials somewhere. Brother Yuanxiang, do you know them?"

Of course I don't know...

A series of question marks popped into Yuanxiang's head. He had only ever been to Mondstadt in this world, and he knew absolutely nothing about the other place names.

"Hmph, Emperor? Immortal Lord? They are nothing but charlatans who deceive the world."

Just then, a childish voice came from the side. A blue-haired little girl wearing pumpkin pants and glasses spoke in a tone that seemed out of place with her appearance, her back to Genji and Kuri:

"Indeed, history as seen by humankind only begins with the human era. This way, those dark crimes can be sealed away in the old world, and then we can live peacefully. Ha, really... Well, since humankind is intoxicated by false prosperity, let humankind slowly drown in it."

After speaking, the blue-haired girl turned her head and glanced at the two people behind her with an unfathomable look. However, after seeing Yuanxiang's appearance, she jumped up like a mouse seeing a cat and hugged the tree trunk next to her, as if she was frightened.

Genji was also startled. He had just sensed a strange aura emanating from the tree roots, which allowed him to calmly shield Klee behind him and listen to the strange man's ramblings. But... why are you afraid of me? You're acting as if I've ever been near you.

"Cough cough cough, ignorant humans, just you wait! The oldest and most majestic [that one] will soon be resurrected, and you will witness true history!"

"That one? The evil dragon sealed here?"

With Genjiro beside her, and considering the little girl's somewhat comical appearance, Klee unabashedly tugged at Genjiro's sleeve and asked curiously. At this, the blue-haired little girl's voice stopped trembling, her legs stopped shaking, and she jumped down from the tree, proudly declaring:

"Humans are as rude as ever..."

"Klee is an elf."

Before the blue-haired girl could finish speaking, Klee reminded her, while also wiggling her pointed ears.

"...Humans and elves are as rude as ever."

The blue-haired girl paused for a moment, but her expression and movements remained unchanged before she continued.

"Very well, the so-called name of the evil dragon will naturally be vindicated after [that one] awakens. As for sleeping soundly? What a joke. [That one] is just taking a short rest here. Those immortals tried to bind it with the tree, but they did not know that over the past thousand years, [that one] has already integrated this tree into his flesh and blood. He stretches out his arms, straightens his waist, and extends his roots... The earth veins respond to him as he expected."

"Wow, that's amazing!"

Yuanxiang clapped his hands expressionlessly and gave a perfunctory answer. To be honest, he was now quite suspicious that the little girl was talking about him. He was even ready to transform and fight his way down the tree.

However, considering his recent unpredictable luck of either encountering nothing or encountering something big, Genji suppressed the thought. After all, Klee was still by his side, and it didn't seem like the evil dragon would be able to escape anytime soon.

"Hmph...cough..."

Hearing Yuanxiang's words, the person seemed to take them seriously, proudly puffing out her small chest. However, after noticing Yuanxiang's unsmiling gaze, she instinctively hugged the tree trunk again. She didn't know why, even though she had never seen this person before, she was inexplicably afraid. Upon seeing him, she felt a phantom pain from the depths of her soul, especially in her head, which was now even buzzing.

"In short, you humans and elves, remember this!!"

Feeling that she might die of pain if she stayed any longer, the blue-haired girl disappeared with a 'whoosh' after uttering those harsh words. However, Yuanxiang could sense that the person's presence was still there, underground.

I never expected that I would run into something like this when I went out to meet an acquaintance.

Gensou adjusted his hat, then looked around before turning to Klee with a light laugh and saying:

"Klee, how about we go up to the top of the mountain and take a look?"

"Yeah."

Keli was still a child after all; she was only curious about what kind of riddles the child was talking about. Once the new activity started, she immediately shifted her attention away from it.

'Cyclone'

Gengo activated his memory, transforming into Kamen Rider. He then picked up Klee and flew up to the nearby mountain range. Although Klee didn't want to go back, the matter of the evil dragon seal needed to be dealt with. So, it was best to find a safe and secure place for Klee to stay for the time being. He would then contact Wendy to remind her and see what to do about the matter.

"Fly, fly, la la la la~~~~"

Klee, like Sakura Kinomoto, danced with joy at the prospect of flying, uttering her own innocent and carefree tunes, which brought a knowing smile to Genji's face. Behind him, the blue-haired girl reappeared, crouching and trembling, clutching her head. Upon seeing the green voice, a similar black figure seemed to flash through the depths of her soul, like a nightmare, chasing after her with fists the size of sandbags…

Ugh... How scary....

Yuanxiang didn't pay attention to the change in the aura behind him; he would be back sooner or later anyway.

"I never imagined that Gensou-nii was the Wind God's Messenger!!"

"Uh-huh?"

Gensou's purpose in coming to the mountaintop was to see if there were any villages nearby where he could ask for directions. However, to his surprise, after landing, Klee grabbed Gensou's hand and exclaimed in delight. At first, Gensou didn't quite understand and casually responded, but realizing something was amiss, he looked at Klee in confusion. The girl then frankly explained the situation to Gensou—

After defeating the giant slime in Gengoku and leaving, Wendy explained the whole story to everyone, reminding them of his past contributions. However... how to put it, Mondstadt is a place that worships the Wind God, and the power of a thousand winds summoned by Kamen Rider Cyclone makes it hard not to associate him with the Wind God. Therefore, some people began to say that the mysterious green figure was an emissary sent by the Wind God.

However, because this claim might offend the wind god, it was only passed on among a select few. But eventually, thanks to the verses of a certain wine-loving bard, the claim seemed to become an unspoken secret among everyone.

Well, I'll have to ask Wendy for a drink later, no matter what. I've inexplicably become his subordinate.

Gensou chuckled and shook his head slightly, but didn't care too much. Right now, he was just trying to find a place to settle Klee. After looking around, he couldn't find a village to ask for directions, but he could vaguely see a road. Although it wasn't very wide, a road is always valuable, and it didn't look like no one used it, so it was worth going to take a look.

Thinking of this, Genji picked up Klee again and flew forward along the road until he saw a figure. He then landed, deactivated his transformation, and pulled Klee forward to ask:

"Hello, sir."

"Oh, hello, is there anything I can help you with?"

The man dressed in what appeared to be ancient Chinese clothing smiled and looked at Yuanxiang, saying:

"Hey buddy, are you lost with your sister?"

"Your calculations are truly brilliant. Just as you said, I have no idea how to get home. I've been wandering around in circles, and my legs are almost giving out."

Yuanxiang smiled and continued the man's words:

"Could you please give us directions so that my brother and I can find a place to rest and relax?"

"Then come with me. It just so happens that I look like you. You must be the ones I've been looking for."

Ok? !

Upon hearing this, Yuanxiang raised an eyebrow, his eyes subtly changing, a feeling of being waited for suddenly set in motion over him.

"Don't misunderstand, don't misunderstand."

Sensing Yuanxiang's murderous aura and fighting spirit, the man hurriedly waved his hand and said:

"I am Tongque, a minor Yaksha immortal. Some time ago, I heard that there were frequent explosions coming from these mountains. I thought it was due to 'karmic obstacles,' so I came to investigate, but now..."

Bronze Sparrow glanced at the bomb sticking out of Klee's backpack and said with a smile:

"It seems we already have the answer. Since it's not karmic retribution, I have no reason to fight. Come with me. Your families must be worried about you being in these mountains for so long."

I have a feeling this person is underestimating my age again...

Yuanxiang silently complained to himself, but he still obediently followed Tongque.

"You guys, don't go around bombing these mountains like that in the future."

At this moment, Tongque, while walking, chatted casually with Yuanxiang, saying:

"Several True Lords are living in seclusion around here. If you disturb them, you won't be able to run away and will have to accept your punishment. However, the True Lords will probably just throw you out anyway, so in a sense, you'll be free. Haha..."

"Please wait a moment."

The more Gengo listened, the more something felt off. This "Yaksha True Lord" nonsense really didn't fit with Mondstadt; they were completely different styles. Therefore, Gengo disregarded everything else and hurriedly asked Copper Sparrow:

How far is it from here to Mondstadt?

"Ok?"

Hearing this, Copper Sparrow was also taken aback. After carefully examining Genji and Klee, he seemed to have made a connection to something and said with a strange expression:

"That's a long way off. This is Liyue, Mondstadt's neighbor."

185. The Swallows Return, Seemingly Familiar

How did you do that?

Gengo looked at Klee, and although he didn't say anything, even the nearby Copper Sparrow could sense the doubt in his eyes. Klee, on the other hand, stared blankly at Gengo, completely unaware of how far she had traveled during this time.

Forget it.

Yuanxiang sighed helplessly and looked at Tongque, saying:

"To be honest, my younger sister is from Mondstadt. She was young and playful and stumbled upon this place by accident. I wonder if you could point out the direction of Mondstadt so I can take her home as soon as possible."

"No, no!"

Upon hearing this, Klee immediately became agitated and grabbed Gensou's arm, shaking it vigorously.

"Klee's birthday hasn't come yet, and if we go back now, Captain Jean will be angry. Gensou-nii, please... um... if you can agree to Klee's request, Klee will take you to fry fish, how about that!"

Seeing that Klee seemed to be paying a high price, Genji gently tugged at her cheek with a slight headache and said softly:

"I'm just taking you back to Mondstadt territory first, not directly back to Mondstadt city, so you don't need to be afraid of that."

"Oh, I see. You're so kind, Yuanxiang-nii!"

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