Furthermore, Noelle also clearly discovered that whether it was Lady Lisa, Kaeya, or even the owner of the Dawn Winery, Diluk, who had rushed back, all looked worried.

All signs indicate that something big is about to happen.

“I wonder what’s happened to Captain Jean and Lady Keqing…” After Noelle put the branch in his arms on the side of the road, he looked towards the direction of the Wind Dragon Ruins with a worried look in his eyes.

At that time, Lady Lisa and Lady Keqing disappeared together. Noelle only arrived under the statue of the God of Wind in the heavy rain later, but the scene was blocked by Lisa.

Later she learned that Lady Keqing had gone to see Captain Qin.

"Don't worry, Noelle. With Lord Yuheng's strength, he will definitely return safely." At this time, a Favonius Knight who was moving stones beside her comforted her.

This knight was none other than the young Orson whom Keqing had rescued before. Because of an encounter with the ruins guards, he was temporarily transferred back to Mondstadt. This time, Storm was responsible for clearing the road, and he happened to be in the same team with Noel.

After Orson put down the stone, he looked frightened and said, "If it weren't for you, my elder brother, my grandfather and I would not have been able to come back."

"And I heard from my eldest brother and the others that they have only seen people with that kind of strength in the Grand Leader."

Noelle nodded slightly, agreeing with him.

Because Noelle has seen more of Lady Keqing's strength, and not only her martial arts, Lady Keqing also has sharp decision-making and unnecessary courage.

(I hope the God of Wind will bless Lady Keqing to return safely.)

Noelle prayed for the people far away.

"Eh? There seems to be someone over there?"

"Could it be a Hilliard?"

"Where are the twin-tailed Hilichurls? And you see, that girl seems to be carrying someone on her back. Hey, it looks like that person is wearing a knight's uniform?"

Just then, there was a sudden noise beside them, and Noel and Orson turned around and looked into the distance.

Although the figure in the distance is blurry, the purple color is so unforgettable.

Orson opened his mouth: "That, that is Lord Yuheng."

Noelle, who possesses the Eye of God, has better eyesight. She not only saw Lady Keqing, but also saw that the person on Keqing's back had beautiful golden hair.

"It's Captain Qin, Lady Keqing has brought Captain Qin back!" Noel waved happily towards the distance.

……

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[Main quest, Wind Catcher of Liyue: Go to Mondstadt to meet with the acting leader of the Knights of Favonius, completed]

[New main quest: Riding the Wind, already accepted.]

After entering Mondstadt, Keqing heard a system prompt in her mind, indicating that she had returned safely to Mondstadt and could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

But at this time, there was already a crowd of people gathered around her.

When she was at least two hundred meters away from the Mondstadt Bridge, the Knight of Favonius who was clearing the road saw her.

The news that she had returned with the harp spread like wildfire throughout Mondstadt, and people flocked out to verify the authenticity of this great news.

"Really, it really is Captain Qin!"

"Is this Lady Keqing? She's so beautiful!"

"I, I'm moved..."

"What the hell are you dreaming about! Don't you see that Captain Qin is on your back? If she hears you saying this, you'll be thrown into the Fruit Wine Lake to feed the fish, right?!"

"Ah, Captain Qin isn't that grumpy."

Perhaps it was the depressed mood after the thunderstorm that was released, or perhaps the Mond people are optimistic by nature.

Keqing had clearly returned from rescuing someone, but now it seemed as if she was attending a celebrity fan meeting.

"Don't push over here, Noelle, protect the adults."

"it is good!"

Noelle nodded. She stood in front of Keqing and stretched out her hand to push the crowd away: "Please make way, please make way."

Under the escort of two people, one in front and one behind, Keqing finally walked through the central square and arrived at the restricted area of the Knights.

The distance from the city gate to the central square was less than a hundred meters, but it took her five minutes to walk.

You know, even if she kills three level 95 Hilichurls, it will only take her less than five seconds.

Fortunately, the backup knights Orson and Noel led the way, otherwise Keqing would probably have to be stuck in traffic for a while until the knights came and dispersed the crowd.

After entering the Knights' Inn and putting the still sleeping Jean on her bed, Keqing was finally able to sit down and rest for a while.

Although there was still a lot of noise outside the window, the Knights had already gone out to disperse the carnival-like crowd.

"I'm sorry, Lady Keqing. Everyone is so overly enthusiastic." After closing the window and drawing the curtains, Noel apologized to Keqing.

Keqing shook her head: "Nothing."

This is a welcome, not a scolding, so Keqing certainly doesn't feel uncomfortable.

"Captain Qin...is she okay?" Noelle said, looking at Qin lying on the bed.

"There are no external injuries, but I'm not sure if her mental state has been affected." Keqing said truthfully.

Noelle nodded, paused for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Your Excellency must be very tired, right?"

"Well, if she hadn't been so determined and held on for so long, the consequences would have been disastrous..."

"I mean Lady Keqing."

"Uh... me?" Keqing didn't expect that Noelle was talking about herself instead of Jean. Facing Noelle's pitying eyes, she smiled and shook her head: "I'm actually quite relaxed."

This is the truth. If it were a battle, the only word that can describe it is "easy".

Although she had no equipment and had lost all the skills she had learned in her previous life, and even because she had grabbed a big sword in such a hurry, she couldn't even use the Yunlai sword technique.

But in that teaching level, I still killed one person at a time, and I could only withstand three of her attacks at most.

The name of Sword Immortal and the power of Five Steps Three Swords are not only due to her powerful cultivation, but also to her terrifying intuition and keen grasp.

It seems easy and carefree, but behind it is the accumulation of thousands of years of time.

Of course Noelle didn't know about this, she just thought that Lady Keqing was comforting her again.

But she also knew that whether it was Captain Jean or Lady Keqing, what they needed at this moment was a quiet rest.

The maid stopped chatting with Keqing. She made a cup of tea and placed it on the wooden table next to Keqing.

"I will be waiting outside. If you need anything, please call me."

Noelle bowed slightly and left the room, closing the door quietly without making any noise.

It would be great if Mond had more people like Noelle.

Seeing such a considerate and caring maid, Keqing couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

Keqing stood up and walked to the window, lifting the curtains to reveal a slight gap.

Although the people outside the city were dispersed, the Knights of Favonius who were in charge of control were chatting happily.

Not only ordinary people, but also the knights were greatly encouraged and happy about Jean's safe return.

Pulling down the curtains, Keqing walked to the bed.

Looking at the blonde girl lying quietly on the bed, breathing evenly, she seemed to be having a sweet dream with a smile on her lips.

But seeing this smile, Keqing also smiled.

"Vanessa, right..."

Today she wants to show everyone what a wind-catching Liyue person is.

Chapter 23. Awakening Qin

"How can you think I'm Vanessa?"

Keqing naturally knew who Vanessa was, even though she was a Liyue person.

When Keqing was a child, every time she came to Mondstadt with her elders to visit, little Jyn would tell her the story of the great hero Vanessa.

Jean has been determined to become a knight since she was a child, not only because of the oath of her family's ancestral teachings, but also because of her admiration for the Lion's Fang Knight.

Where did Lady Vanessa come from? How did she, under the guidance of the wind, become a hero who liberated Old Mondstadt from a prisoner? How did she foresightedly establish the Knights of Favonius and pass on the Lion's Fang from the Light Lion Wolf Cub to the current Knights of the North Wind?

Ninety percent of Keqing's knowledge of Mondstadt's history came from what she heard from the zither.

It is even said that Qin, which was only as tall as the table at that time, could tell all of Lady Vanessa's favorite food, favorite places to stay, and people she hated the most.

Keqing, who had listened to it more than a dozen times and had already become expressionless, was convinced that if Jean was born in the island country of Inazuma, she would probably be able to write a hundred Vanessa fan fictions and have them published by a publishing house in Inazuma City.

As for whether she can become popular, it depends on her "missionary" speed.

Therefore, Keqing also didn't understand how Jean could mistake a purple-haired swordsman with twin ponytails for a brave and fearless red-haired fighter.

But there was no point in thinking about it now.

"It's too late." Keqing said.

She stretched out her hand, and something appeared out of thin air in her palm.

It was a black bag that looked ordinary, but when Keqing opened the bag, a different kind of aura quickly gushed out of it.

Almost tangible white smoke then floated out of the pocket.

"So high purity?"

Keqing was surprised and quickly tightened the bag.

This is the Soul-Enriching Pill, which is also one of the rewards for completing a dungeon.

Compared to the common item Xiaoqingdan, Yunlingdan is not only much more valuable, but its effects are not simply to cleanse the bones and mind or to fill the stomach.

Instead: nourish your mind and protect your soul.

In layman's terms, it is an excellent treasure that can heal internal and external injuries, improve a certain level of cultivation, and prevent one from going astray during retreat.

Both the materials for making the pills and the alchemists who can make them are extremely rare.

Even though Keqing had been in power for a hundred years in her previous life, she sometimes couldn't buy the Soul-Nourishing Pill when she wanted to.

And this rare thing is only rated as epic, so what is the legendary level?

Could it be the Dragon Heart Pill from the treasure-hunting dragon's nest that she had swallowed before?

But Keqing remembered that the thing didn't taste very good. It looked shiny, but actually smelled like plastic, much worse than salted duck eggs.

Keqing took out a Soul-Nourishing Pill from the bag, placed it on her palm, and then used the lightning elemental power in her body to surround her five fingers.

This will lock in the rich spiritual energy on the surface of the pill to the greatest extent.

This medicine was naturally for Qin to take, and it can indeed heal her body.

However, the elixir that seems to have all positive effects actually has a huge side effect.

That is, after taking too much, the practitioner will directly speak out what is in his mind because of the unity of mind and spirit.

This has a positive effect in helping you protect your mind during the practice, and because you are in seclusion, there will be no distracting thoughts, so the side effects are virtually non-existent.

But in this world, people rarely practice through breathing exercises and seclusion, and "unity of mind and body" has become something equivalent to nothing.

As for "speaking what is in your heart"...

Keqing smiled.

To be on the safe side, she took another pill out of the bag and increased the dose.

Then she came to the bedside, reached out and touched Qin's lips, ready to put the pill into her mouth.

But she suddenly felt a wetness on her fingers, and Keqing shuddered all over.

What is this guy dreaming about?

Sucking her fingers?

Fortunately, she simply opened two fingers and put the two pills into her mouth.

Qin's desire to use her fingers for free was instantly shattered.

Then, Keqing thought about it and felt a little stupid. Isn’t this a good opportunity?

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