The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

The exhausted group looked at each other, wondering if they should take a break.

Out with the old, in with the new, an unforgettable Lantern Festival (Liyue New Year): Chapter 33 We will definitely take good care of her.

However, after a long and tiring journey, the group was too exhausted to continue their work in the short term.

Seeing this situation, Kiana, the core figure of the team and also the team leader, pondered for a moment and then said:

"The secretary said that the nearby houses have been converted into hotels. Shall we go and rest for a while?"

"Well, let's go."

No one raised any objections, and they readily set off to head to the nearest hotel for a good rest.

Upon arriving at their destination, they all realized that the hotel was actually quite large. Although it was just a converted ordinary house, the area it affected was very wide. Moreover, it was much larger than the other houses, and even a bit crowded.

Outside the residences, a large number of vendors and workers were walking around. Because of these people, this place had become a small entertainment center, and many people came here because of the reconstruction of Qunyu Pavilion.

"It seems the owner of this house is quite wealthy, living in such a luxurious house. And the environment here is very beautiful. Let's rest for a while. Anyway, we're not in a hurry to travel. Let's enjoy ourselves first."

Kiana suggested to everyone, and they all nodded in agreement. So they decided to choose a few comfortable rooms in the hotel to rest for a while.

However, it is very regrettable...

"Are you looking for a room? Unfortunately, we only have two rooms left. And your total..."

The man who called himself Ju'an looked at the group of singing and dancing girls in front of him, unsure of what to say.

Because the girls in front of him were of different ages and had different personalities, he wanted to earn more Mora, but he wasn't sure if they would be willing to squeeze in.

It was because of this that the man named Ju'an asked the question.

Kiana was also somewhat troubled by this question.

"There are only two rooms left? How should we choose where to stay?"

Kiana, holding Mei's hand, looked at Ying and Shen He.

The two looked at each other in bewilderment, then Ying clutched her chest and asked:

"Shen He, shall we rest together?"

"If you get too close to me... but you seem to be..." Shen He hesitated for a moment, stroking his chin, before slowly nodding in agreement to stay at the hotel.

It was wonderful that she didn't object, which saved Kiana a lot of energy so she could look forward to spending time with Mei.

However, not long after Shenhe entered the hotel to rest, Ying said she wanted to go out for a walk.

Kiana thought for a moment and felt that she needed to talk to Shen He about something, so she coaxed Mei to go and rest.

Meanwhile, he walked around the neighborhood with Ying, Paimon, and Sirin, and soon they encountered someone who was quite different from others.

"Hey! Isn't that True Lord Liuyun Borrowing Wind? What's she doing here? Shall we go say hello to her?"

Amid Paimon's cheers, everyone's gaze quickly settled on the immortal lord who stood quietly atop the mountain.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun is one of the Liyue Immortals. He is skilled at researching mechanisms, enjoys chatting, and is the master of Gan Yu and Shen He.

Meeting in a place like this is both unexpected and yet perfectly logical.

As for why she appeared, we'll have to wait until after the treatment to find out.

"Can't you just tell me directly?" Kiana asked, somewhat surprised, as she combed Sirin's ponytail.

“I’m not omnipotent either,” Xilin muttered. “I can’t possibly figure out what that Lord Liuyun Jiefeng is thinking, and you don’t need to think about it either, I don’t know either.”

Kiana had no choice but to give up after hearing what Sirin said.

She knew that she wasn't very familiar with Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun, so she quietly stayed behind Ying and didn't say much.

"you are?"

As they were talking, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun suddenly turned around and looked at Kiana.

The head, resembling a crane, stared silently, its mouth remaining completely still, giving the impression that it wasn't speaking. However, the truth was that the words were indeed coming from this True Lord's mouth.

Realizing someone was asking her a question, Kiana coughed.

"Ahem, my name is Kiana. I'm Luminous's friend, and I'm currently traveling in Liyue Harbor."

"Is he a friend of the traveler? Hmm, he seems like someone I can trust."

After saying this, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun did not say anything more to Kiana, but instead chatted with Ying about Shen He's childhood experiences.

It must be said that this True Lord is indeed very good at chatting.

She recounted the scene in just a few sentences, but unfortunately, being an immortal, she merely described the scene without showing any particular emotion.

It seems that in her view, these are all just mundane matters.

What's really strange is why this True Lord would care about having outsiders present and casually reveal his disciple's past?

Seeing the way True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng quietly explained, Kiana and Sirin exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion on each other's faces.

He couldn't understand why this immortal lord trusted him so much.

However, they dared not ask directly, since the other party was just telling them a story and it had no impact on them whatsoever.

"By the way, True Lord, may I ask why your disciple seems to act so...directly?"

Just as Kiana was wondering how to bring it up, Sirin, who was standing next to her, finally couldn't help but ask.

"Are you asking about Shen He?"

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun recalled for a moment, then gently shook his head:

"When I took in that child back then, she was already like this. I used the 'Moon Shaping and Sun Shaping' method to divine her fate, and I said she was a 'Lone Star Calamity,' shrouded in malevolent energy, and prone to harming her relatives and friends. This matter was dangerous, and I needed to use a red rope to lock her soul and suppress the murderous nature in her blood. After being tied with the red rope, she became more docile, but her expression softened and she even seemed a little dull... Perhaps it was because the red rope was so powerful that it suppressed other emotions as well."

Upon hearing Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun's reply, Xilin smiled but didn't say anything more.

Ying and Kiana looked at each other in surprise, finding the reason quite astonishing.

"So Shen He has such a deep past?"

Paimon stroked his chin, filled with curiosity about what would happen next.

However, she did not receive an answer.

The narrator, Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun, suddenly turned his head, as if foreshadowing the arrival of someone.

Just as she knowingly looked away, she suddenly noticed a little guy carrying scissors behind her, looking at her with an arrogant expression.

"This child? No, what exactly... is this little guy?"

This was the first question that popped into Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun's mind, and then she withdrew her gaze.

"It is fate that we meet in this vast sea of ​​people. You are destined to meet Shen He, so please take good care of her."

“Definitely.” Kiana nodded.

"Thank you. Liyue Harbor may seem peaceful now, but dangers lurk beneath the surface. Ningguang once boasted that this was the era of Liyue's contractual relationships... I'd like to see how she handles what's to come."

The wind and waves.

Upon hearing this, everyone was startled and realized that something big was about to happen on the eve of the Lantern Festival.

Out with the old, in with the new, an unforgettable Lantern Festival (Liyue New Year): Chapter 34 Mei: Confess and you'll be treated leniently. Tell me honestly where you've been this time!

Generally speaking, the words spoken by the eloquent Liyue Immortal, Liuyun Jiefeng, are often full of profound meaning. This time was no exception. This famous immortal among the Liyue Immortals is exceptionally skilled, and it is rare for him to make a careless mistake.

If she didn't have a valid reason, she probably wouldn't have directly challenged Ningguang about her abilities.

"If she handles it well, I am willing to be a witness to her achievements. If not... I will take over the whole situation myself."

Hmm... It's clear that although this True Lord Liuyun Borrows the Wind is sharp-tongued, he's actually a very kind person?

The group looked at each other, and unanimously came to this conclusion.

After all, the fact that immortals can say something as simple as, "If you can't handle it, I will step in and handle it myself," with such arrogance, only shows that they rarely interact with mortals and have a natural disadvantage in understanding human relationships and social interactions.

Of course, these are not really problems. The most important question is, what exactly is it that makes Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun care so much?

It can't be some mere Hilichurl or Pyroblast Reptile or anything like that, right?

"Ahem, I'd like to ask a question. You're the True Lord of Borrowing Clouds and Wind, right? You mean..."

"Very well, it's getting late. I've kept you all occupied for quite some time, so please get some rest."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun spread his wings and waved them before uttering these words. He said it was to tell them to rest early, but in reality, it was an invitation to leave.

The fact that it abruptly ended at such a crucial moment suggests that this "True Lord" intentionally controlled the amount of information being released.

She will only make herself understand what she needs to understand; as for other information... that depends entirely on her own thoughts.

Indeed, although immortals don't like to interact with people, it doesn't mean they are stupid.

Realizing that continuing the conversation would only do them harm, Kiana and Ying exchanged a glance.

"Alright then, I won't disturb Lord Liuyun's enjoyment of Liyue Harbor."

"Hmm... Hmm??? What appreciation? I'm assessing whether Ningguang has the ability to protect Liyue Harbor."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun stared at everyone for a long time, then slowly turned his head away and said no more about the matter.

As for whether she truly cares for the people of Liyue or is genuinely scrutinizing Ningguang as she claims, only she, a very talkative immortal, probably knows the answer.

However, just as Kiana and Ying were about to leave, they suddenly overheard Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun talking about his beloved disciple Shen He.

When this True Lord speaks, it always feels like he's chatting with someone he knows.

They often inadvertently bring up many things as topics of conversation, giving off a distinctly neighborhood committee auntie vibe. Of course, a neighborhood committee auntie wouldn't speak in such a refined and literary way.

"The Goddess Splits the Temple?"

"The play says she stood up to protect the villagers... Haha, you really know how to rub salt in the wound."

Only when this play is mentioned does Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun's tone become slightly stern.

It seems she didn't really like this good show, which featured Shen He as the main character.

Since neither Kiana nor Ying had ever heard the play in person, they were confused as to why Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun would bring up such a sensitive topic.

However, that's not important. After obtaining crucial information from their conversation with the immortal, there was little need for them to continue talking.

After bidding farewell to Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhen Jun, Kiana and Ying returned to the inn together.