The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully triggered the world [Teyvat] encounter quest: This is a heart!]

[How to complete the task: Enjoy the delicious food shared by Ying.]

[Completing this task will reward you with 300 Herrscher Points.]

The system's task was even more unexpected than Paimon's rant.

Kiana paused for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"Uh... ahh."

"Is it tasty?"

"Well, it's delicious."

Ying smiled and prepared to continue enjoying the delicious food.

However, before she could retract her hand, Kiana grabbed it again.

"I want more."

"Huh? Do you want more?"

"Ok!"

"Hmm...is that enough?"

"Not enough, I want more..."

Ying had no choice but to continue sharing the food.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the mission. Your Herrscher Points reward has been issued.]

Kiana finally let go of the device when the system notification sounded.

Ying, who had finally regained her freedom, patted her little belly and looked at Paimon, who had a satisfied expression, with a strange look on her face.

"It feels a bit off..."

"Hmm, thinking about it carefully, although I enjoyed the meal, it feels like I didn't eat anything at all. Could it be... Miss Masked Shrine Maiden..."

The duo, noticing something amiss, looked at Hana Sanri.

After a conversation, they learned about the next purification location and also told Hana-sanri about the strange figures in the abandoned temple and the commemorative mirror.

Honestly, so much of the past has been revealed and disclosed.

The mysteries surrounding Hana Sanri have become so numerous that Paimon is starting to suspect something.

This time, however, she and Ying did not choose to press for answers, but instead chose to believe that she would eventually reveal the truth.

"That's good. Then, please allow me to take my leave for now."

How should we reunite?

Ying raised the final question of the meeting.

"If the crimson cherry blossoms could understand the pain of parting, they would surely stay forever. Our destiny..."

Hana-sanri bid farewell at the end, saying that she would pray for everyone at the well in Konta Village, at the roots of the first purified Rai-zakura tree.

After that, everyone said their goodbyes.

Since this place is not too far from the Guardian Forest, the group arrived in no time.

However, because it was getting late, Ying was really tired after running around for so long.

So she took out a pot that was floating in mid-air and invited Kiana to join her:

Kiana, do you know about the Cave Heaven?

Looking at the Dust Song Pot that Ying had taken out, Kiana slowly shook her head:

"A grotto-heaven? I'm not sure, what does it have to do with this pot?"

"Hehe, of course. I didn't expect that someone as knowledgeable as you would have something you don't know."

Ying stood with her hands on her hips, smiling smugly.

After saying that, she stretched and began to explain the so-called Cave Heaven and Dust Song Pot to Kiana in a serious manner.

Kiana nodded repeatedly in agreement with Ying's erudition.

Feeling a rare moment of absolute dominance, Ying reached out her hand:

"Why don't you come in and rest for a while?"

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rest?

Although it's not very tiring, it's because of Ying's invitation.

Kiana couldn't think of any reason to refuse.

"Okay, okay, but is there anyone else in this hidden world inside the pot?"

"Eh? Kiana, what are you thinking about? As for other people... immortals like Gan Yuyanfei occasionally come to visit. But it's only occasional; she just came a while ago, so you don't need to worry."

You were here a while ago? Does that mean we won't run into each other?

It's a bit of a pity, but at least it saves me the trouble of explaining it to people.

Perhaps after finishing up with Inazuma's affairs, I might run into them again at Ying's Dust Song Pot.

With that thought in mind, Kiana put aside her concerns and nodded to Ying.

"Then I'll take my leave."

Welcome!

After Ying finished speaking, she entered the Dust Song Pot. When Kiana came to her senses, she found herself in the world inside the Dust Song Pot.

This is Luofu Cave, a relatively common type of cavern among the three types. The residence is the Liyue Ancient Residence - Painted Pavilion and Vermilion Tower.

After appearing at the entrance of this elegant old house, Ying stretched:

"Ah~ Paimon, boil some water for me."

"Huh? Are you going to cook? But we just ate..." Paimon scratched his head, asking in a somewhat puzzled tone.

"No, I want to take a shower."

"You do this yourself! How could I possibly carry water? It's too tiring!"

As Paimon spoke, he crossed his arms and looked at Ying with obvious displeasure.

Honestly, with her size, you'd be lucky to even get her to secretly start a fire, let alone boil water for a bath.

That is indeed asking too much of people.

"Paimon is really useless. Never mind, I've been busy all day, I'm really tired. Can you help Kiana find a room to rest properly?"

"This? Okay."

Although he still found it a bit troublesome, Paimon scratched his head and thought it was much easier than boiling water to bathe Ying.

Kiana, who was curiously examining the layout and decorations inside the Dust Song Pot, turned around and looked at Ying with a wry smile upon hearing this.

So she was just bargaining, trying to get Paimon to show her the way?

It seemed to be to confirm Kiana's guess.

After passing the sleeping spirit in the pot at the entrance of the mansion, Ying went inside and the first thing she did was go upstairs to sleep.

As for boiling water for a bath? She wasn't in the mood for that at all.

"Oh! So it's you?"

Paimon only realized he had been tricked when Ying pushed open the door and went to sleep.

Furious, she stomped her feet in mid-air again, and finally crossed her arms and began to complain in a sullen and old-fashioned manner.

"Ying is really something, she's so old but she still acts like a little kid."

It has to be said that it was truly hilarious for Paimon, who is the size of a doll, to say such a thing.

Kiana blinked and couldn't help but retort, "Is she acting like a little kid?"

"Hmm? Kiana, you agree with what I said? Hehehe, you're so kind. Let's go, I know this place well, I'll definitely pick out the best room for you to rest."

"Really? Yeah, thanks, Paimon."

Kiana hadn't expected Paimon to be so kind.

Perhaps it's because she has a particularly good impression of me? That's why she's so proactive?

Thanks to Paimon's assurance, Kiana soon arrived at a room with a well-organized decor, resembling a guest room in a famous Liyue inn.

"What do you think? Doesn't this room look beautiful?"

Kiana glanced around the room and fixed her gaze on the single bed with its neatly folded blue embroidered quilt.

"Hmm, everything is very well organized, even the calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls are meticulously arranged. The owner of this room must be a very self-disciplined person..."

So whose room is this?

Looking at the trinkets on the desk, Kiana naturally ruled out men.

She then carefully selected from the possible candidates and secretly speculated in her mind.

"So this is Keqing's room? Paimon isn't afraid of making her angry."

However, this is Ying's Dust Song Pot, and this room is probably just a place for her to rest when she occasionally visits.

I slept alone for one night, there's nothing much to say.

"Thanks, Paimon."

"No need to thank me, after all, this is something I promised Ying. So you should get some rest."

After saying that, Paimon waved with a grin and walked out without closing the back door.

"She didn't close the door because she thought it was too hard to push open? Oh well, no enemy can get into Ying's Dust Song Pot anyway."