The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

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The Battle Between Flame and Lightning and the Abyss (Genshin Impact): Chapter 46: Sweet Rain Unaware of Walking with the "Wolves"

Flames ignited in the kitchen of Wangshu Inn.

A raging fire erupted, coalescing into a dazzling inferno that engulfed the ferocious hunting dogs.

"Awoo!"

Kiana's flames were so intense that they burned away the abyssal monster that had attempted to harm civilians in an instant.

However, as the monster turned to ashes in mid-air, the beast hounds affected by the frost arrows quickly realized what was happening and began to try to escape.

If they escape, they will inevitably endanger the safety of the people of Liyue.

Kiana won't agree, and neither will Gan Yu.

"Don't even think about escaping!"

Without a word, Kiana leaped into the air, her sword slicing through the air like paper, cleaving through the hard bodies of the monsters. Flames burst forth, transforming into sharp blades that shredded and shattered the kitchen utensils.

In an instant, the harm caused by Kiana...

Is it even more serious than these beast-hunting hounds?

However, even with her best efforts to pursue, one of the beast hounds, which was some distance away, still managed to escape howling.

"Damn it, eh?"

Just as Kiana breathed a sigh of relief and was about to continue the pursuit...

An arrow imbued with the power of ice elements struck the beast hound squarely on the forehead.

With the explosion of ice elements, the monster that had invaded the world from the dark outer sea was finally transformed into an ice sculpture.

Before long, it disintegrated, turning into a pile of unidentified fragments scattered on the ground...

"Phew, thank goodness I made it in time."

Although Kiana's mission was only to provide remote assistance, Gan Yu couldn't help but get closer.

In retrospect, this deviation from the original plan is commendable.

After all, not a single enemy was spared...

"Sweet rain!"

Just as Gan Yu put away her bow and calmly stepped into the inn...

A fiery red figure flew over like a hungry wolf pouncing on a sheep.

"Hey!"

Caught off guard, Gan Yu was knocked to the ground, her hands pressed to the ground as she stared in surprise at the person on top of her.

"Phew, this is a huge help! I thought I'd have to go through a lot of trouble to catch up with them."

After saying that, she rubbed herself vigorously against the area completely covered in black...

"Ugh~ Don't do that, Kiana... Ouch, it's so itchy and hot!"

Gan Yu squeezed her shapely, long legs in black stockings together, as if guarding something inviolable.

However, this travel companion who suddenly joined the trip was so 'enthusiastic' that her originally cold and alluring body became hot...

Fortunately, just as Kiana's behavior was becoming increasingly outrageous...

"Wow! Who are you two? Hey, Miss Gan Yu, and the traveler who just came to our inn a few days ago, what are you two doing in our inn so late at night?" The sudden female voice brought the two who were having a friendly chat back to their senses.

He looked at the woman who had come to check the situation, carrying a nightlight.

Phil Gaudette, the owner of Wangshu Inn.

At this moment, she was still wearing that dress that had a distinct Liyue style, though she showed a frightened expression because of the commotion in the kitchen.

But those clear eyes still revealed an extremely rational emotion.

Kiana was somewhat disappointed when the proprietress interrupted her, so she got up and pulled Gan Yu to her feet.

Finally, he sighed and explained:

"We discovered some monsters causing trouble in your inn's kitchen, so we just lent a hand. No need to thank us!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, the fear on Philgoldette's face vanished instantly.

Without saying a word, she politely thanked the two of them and asked them to come with her to the inn's kitchen to check on the situation.

Kiana and Gan Yu followed the boss into the kitchen, just like everyone else.

At this moment, Yan Xiao, the inn's head chef, sat blankly on a slightly charred wooden stool, his gaze sweeping over the kitchen that had been completely burned to ashes.

It seems like he's lost his mind...

Seeing this, Philgoldet's face darkened, assuming it was all caused by demons, and she quickly asked:

"Yanxiao, what happened?"

"Old...old...boss!"

"Did a monster make such a mess of the kitchen? Is the monster still around?"

Upon hearing Philgold's question, Kiana and Gan Yu both looked around warily, ready to deal with the monster the moment Yan Xiao pointed out its location.

result...

"It's her..."

Yan Xiao, somewhat dazed, pointed at Kiana with a timid expression, as if pointing out the murderer.

The scene was truly astonishing, and Phil Gaudette, who hadn't yet grasped the details, abruptly turned her head away.

"Huh? You? You're the one who destroyed the kitchen at my inn?"

"Huh? No way, uh... I think so?"

Only now did Kiana belatedly realize that in the battle just now...

She put in a little effort...

"My goodness, Lord Rock! You little devil are too terrifying! My kitchen! Waaaaah!"

Philgold covered her face and cried out in despair.

"I just bought new kitchen utensils yesterday, and now my kitchen is gone again. Waaaaaah!"

"Huh? I... Gan Yu, did I do something wrong?"

"Well," Gan Yu responded to Kiana's question with an awkward but polite smile, "I don't know, but Kiana, your strength... is really impressive."

"Stop praising me, think of something! Look how sad she is crying!" Kiana said, taking Gan Yu's slightly frail arm, looking extremely anxious.

In response to her question, Gan Yu merely glanced sideways at Philgoldette.

It turned out that the proprietress wasn't crying at all; her eyes, hidden by her hands, were secretly staring at Kiana.

Judging from their posture... are they planning to extort money? Or perhaps, demand appropriate compensation?

Well, since it's a problem that can be solved with money...

“Appropriate compensation will suffice, Kiana.”

"Huh? Is that all? Is it really okay? Gan Yu, say something!"

Feeling dizzy from Kiana shaking her hand, Gan Yu sighed and weakly grabbed Kiana's hand, trying to break free.

Unfortunately, her travel companion seemed to have her cornered and refused to let go no matter what.

So, even though they were practically pressed together, she had no choice but to continue fulfilling her duty as a companion and start haggling with the innkeeper.

After some not-too-intense bargaining, Kiana paid a large sum of Mora to the innkeeper.

The proprietress wiped away non-existent tears, then smiled and accepted the money.

"Thank you both for your help. Lately, our inn has been plagued by a lot of similar monsters. Sigh... because of these stray dogs, our business has been quite poor. If anyone could... Oh, right! You two!"

Philgoldet seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and looked at Kiana and Gan Yu with hopeful eyes.

"What's wrong?" Gan Yu sensed something was amiss and asked, "Miss Philgoldette, could it be...?"

The Battle Between Flame and Lightning and the Abyss (Genshin Impact): Chapter 47 tells you a secret: I am actually the messenger of the Honkai!

No sooner had she finished speaking than Phil Goddette returned Kiana's money.

"This is a small token of our respect; please accept it. It will help us escape this calamity!"

Wait... this Mora pen, didn't you just take it from me?

Kiana was puzzled when she saw the Mora bag that Philgodette handed her.

She hadn't expected the owner of Wangshu Inn to be so decisive, taking Mora out of his pocket with his left hand and stuffing it back in with his right.

Hmm... should I say he's a particularly decisive person?

Kiana released Gan Yu, then reached out and took the large bag of Mora.

"Well, if it's your request, boss, then I'll agree."

"Hehehe, thank you very much."

Philgaudette, the innkeeper, was certainly happy to have someone help her.

Although this white-haired girl doesn't know how to use skills and wisdom like Ying, she's strong!

To casually burn one's own kitchen to this state, that's enough power to quell the monsters' riots.

"Speaking of which... Miss Gan Yu?"

After receiving Kiana's help, Philgodette turned her gaze to Gan Yu, whose pretty face was slightly flushed.

"If I remember correctly, you should be handling official business at Jade Terrace right now, why are you here..."

"Oh, this..."