Seeker of Teyvat

"Axu, what are you nagging about?" Seeing the other party's anxious look, Wang Daoyi couldn't help but interrupt, "Why, Xingqiu ran out to play again?"

"what!"

A Xu, who was immersed in his own world, was startled by the sudden sound. He looked up and saw Wang Daoyi looking at him.

"Oh, it's you. I'm so sorry. Why did you come to see me?"

His face changed, the original anxiety disappeared, and a polite smile appeared on A Xu's face.

It has to be said that the servants of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce are very good at expression management.

"Oh, it's nothing serious. Come here and deliver a letter to someone."

Wang Daoyi took out the letter from Yae Shenzi and handed it to A Xu.

A Xu took the letter and did not open it. He just looked at the sender on the envelope.

"Ah, it turns out it's a letter from the editor-in-chief of Yachengtang." A Xu sighed and put away the letter, then nodded to Wang Dao and thanked him, "Thank you very much for your help. I will give the letter to the young master when he comes back."

Wang Dao nodded. Anyway, his letter was delivered, and what happened after that was none of his business. However, A Xu's words still made him a little interested: "Huh? So it turns out that Xingqiu is responsible for this matter?"

A Xu was very polite to Wang Daoyi and knew that Wang Daoyi was Xingqiu's friend, so after hearing Wang Daoyi's question, he quickly answered:

"Yes, the young master is very interested in novels and other novels, so he took over the novel contest. However, because of this matter, Feiyun Chamber of Commerce's business in novels has improved a lot. So the master didn’t stop it.”

"Oh, that's right. This is indeed what Xingqiu would do. By the way, you just said that Xingqiu ran out again?"

A Xu showed a wry smile: "Didn't the young master go to Mondstadt before? It turns out that he made many friends in Mondstadt. Two days ago, the young master left a letter and went to Mondstadt again."

Going to Mondstadt in autumn!

Wang Daoyi thought about it, and then he probably went to find Abedo.

Besides Abedo, the chalky teacher, Wang Daoyi didn't know who else could have such a great attraction to Xingqiu.

"Ha, it's okay. I just happened to be going to Mondstadt. I'll help you get Xingqiu home later."

"Really? Thank you so much. By the way, you can talk to the young master and let him know about the silk business of the Chamber of Commerce in Mondstadt. When he comes back, if the master asks about it, it will be easier."

"As expected of you, A Xu. If Xingqiu doesn't give you a monthly salary increase, he has no conscience."

For A Xu, Wang Daoyi also gave a thumbs up. It was Xing Qiu who clearly caused him trouble, but A Xu still remembered to tell Xing Qiu to tell the lie when he came back.

It can be said that he is very worthy of the salary given by Xingqiu.

"Hehe, I grew up with the young master. The young master has taken care of me since I was a child, so I should treat the young master." A Xu touched his head, but did not feel that he had done anything extraordinary.

"Haha, okay, I get it. I'll leave first." Wang Daoyi didn't care. He laughed and turned away.

Ah Xu looked at Wang Daoyi's back, waved his hand, and shouted, "Please remind my young master."

……

Three days later,

On the streets of Mondstadt,

Wang Daoyi swayed slowly and leisurely.

A few days ago, he learned from Ah Xu that Xingqiu was in Mondstadt. As he had nothing to do, he agreed to Ah Xu's request and went to Mondstadt to find Xingqiu.

However, he still delayed for three days before coming.

He did nothing else during those three days except reading some books and being affectionate with Xiangling.

Walking slowly on the streets of Mond,

Before I knew it, I had arrived at Mondstadt's alchemy shop.

This place is usually managed by Albedo's disciple, Timaus.

"That's great. I can go ask Timaus if he knows where Albedo and Xingqiu are."

Wang Daoyi thought for a moment and walked into the alchemy shop on the side of the road.

"Welcome, alchemical potions, rune weapons, everything is available here, please feel free to choose."

As soon as Wang Daoyi entered the door, he heard a greeting.

He turned around and saw an unfamiliar alchemy apprentice, not Timaeus or Sugar as he had imagined.

However, it is normal to think about it. Mondstadt is such a big place, and Albedo is such a famous person. There are many people studying alchemy here, and Timaeus and Sucrose are his two best disciples. Naturally, it is impossible for him to do something like reception.

"I'm looking for Timaeus or Sugar. Are they here?"

"Seniors Timaeus and Sugar? They are inside. Mr. Albedo is teaching them alchemy. If you want to find them, you need to wait."

"Hmm?" Wang Daoyi's eyes flashed with a gleam of light. Is Albedo here too? No, if Albedo was here, wouldn't he have come out long ago if he could sense his presence?

Wang Daoyi did not hide his aura. If it were Albedo, he would have been able to sense it the moment Wang Daoyi entered the alchemy shop.

"Oh, interesting." Wang Daoyi's thoughts turned and he quickly thought of a possibility. However, he did not make it public, but nodded to the alchemy apprentice who was receiving him, "Okay, then I'll take a look in the store first, you don't have to worry about me."

The alchemy apprentice who received him didn't say much and returned to his seat. However, he would occasionally glance at Wang Daoyi who was strolling in the shop.

Wang Daoyi didn't care that he was being 'surveilled'.

He looked around and touched things in the store and soon figured out the location of this alchemy shop.

How should I put it? Not as good as the best, but better than the worst.

It is probably used to process the works of alchemy apprentices.

There was nothing that Wang Daoyi could like.

Oh, it's not that there aren't any. Those improved sweet flower seeds are quite good. However, compared to the sweet flowers that are everywhere in Teyvat, it is estimated that few people will buy these improved seeds.

After all, Mondstadt’s resources... the vast plain carved out by Barbatos, has no shortage of sweet flowers.

I waited in the store for less than ten minutes.

Wang Daoyi saw Timaus and Sugar walking out of a room with a blond boy.

"Thank you very much for your guidance, Mr. Albedo. I didn't expect that there were so many details in the transformation of elements that I didn't pay attention to. I was really careless." Timaus thanked Albedo as he walked out.

The same thing happened to Sucrose on the other side. Her slightly blushing face was filled with gratitude. "Yeah, it turns out that Sweet Flower can be transformed in that way. I never thought of it before. You are really worthy of being teacher Albedo."

Not far away, Wang Daoyi looked at the three people and couldn't help but smile.

'Albedo', interesting.

Timaus was chatting with Albedo when he suddenly turned around and saw Wang Daoyi standing not far away.

He had met Wang Daoyi with Albedo, so his eyes lit up and he waved: "Hi, Mr. Wang Daoyi, are you here to see Teacher Albedo?"

Then he looked at Albedo beside him, and pointed at Wang Daoyi: "Teacher Albedo, it's Lord Wang Daoyi who's here. He should be looking for you."

After being instructed by Timaus, Albedo looked at Wang Daoyi, feeling his undisguised strength. A flash of panic flashed through his eyes, but he soon calmed down.

"Sugar, Timaeus, I have something to discuss with this friend. You should review your lessons first."

'Albedo' first gave instructions to the two disciples beside him, then slowly walked to Wang Daoyi and smiled: "Do you want to go out and talk?"

"Of course." Wang Daoyi agreed readily.

After saying goodbye to Sucrose and Timaus, the two of them came to the streets of Mondstadt and walked slowly for a while, away from the alchemy shop.

After confirming that Sucrose and Timaeus would not see them,

"How about we go to Angel's Gift for a drink?" Albedo asked.

"Ha, okay." Wang Daoyi smiled and nodded, "But it's your treat."

Albedo nodded: "Okay, he gave me some money before, but I never used it. I also want to experience the feeling of spending money."

With a smile in his eyes, Wang Daoyi naturally knew who "Albedo" was talking about.

That’s great. Normally, Albedo wouldn’t treat him to a drink.

The two came to the angel's gift,

"Charles, long time no see, a glass of cider."

Wang Daoyi greeted Charles, the bartender at the bar.

"Hello, long time no see, Mr. Wang Daoyi, are you old enough to drink now?" Charles smiled when he saw Wang Daoyi, but he did not stop mixing the cocktail.

"Hey, since we are so familiar with each other, just give me a glass. Diluk won't know." Wang Daoyi was helpless. He... seemed to be still not of the legal drinking age in Mondstadt.

He is about to become a god, but he... is not yet an adult. Who can believe this?

"Hahaha, then I'll make you a cup of special brew. My craftsmanship is pretty good." Charles laughed, then looked at 'Albedo', "Hey, isn't this Mr. Albedo? This is a rare guest. What would you like to order, Mr. Albedo?"

"What's the strongest alcohol here?"

"Strong liquor? Then I recommend Death in the Afternoon. This is Captain Kaia's favorite liquor. It's not weaker than the Firewater of Winter."

"Okay, give me a glass of this then."

"Okay, please take a seat, the wine will be here soon."

After ordering drinks, the two walked to the corner next to the stairs. There was an empty table, so they sat down.

Eye to eye,

Wang Daoyi showed a strange expression first: "Although I know that Albedo will not attack you, but I didn't expect that he would allow you to enter and leave Mondstadt and even allow you to use his appearance."

Albedo on the other side couldn't help but sigh: "After being caught by him, I accepted my fate and was ready to accept my own death."

"However, he was very kind. After knowing what I desired, he agreed to let me come to Mondstadt and let me try out the life he led. I am very grateful and I cherish this opportunity very much."

"I can see that you can instruct Sucrose and Timaeus, which means you are also trying hard to learn from Albedo, both in appearance and in character. Although I don't like this kind of imitation, since Albedo doesn't mind, I can't say much."

Even if a fake product looks genuine, it will easily reveal its flaws when it comes into contact with real people's family and friends.

The fact that the other party could easily hide the secret from Albedo's two most familiar disciples showed that Albedo was putting a lot of effort into learning.

At least, in the eyes of Sucrose and Timaeus, he was already on par with the real Albedo in a short period of time, and the difference was indistinguishable.

Of course, the premise is that you don't care about the final flaw in [original flawed perfection].

"I'm Wang Daoyi, Albedo's friend. In fact, this isn't the first time we've met. We already had contact once before during the avalanche on the snowy mountain, although... we didn't meet in person."

After introducing himself, Wang Daoyi stretched out his right hand towards Albedo. The other party was a high-level "golden" creation, so he was qualified to extend a hand of friendship.

Albedo also reached out his hand and held Wang Daoyi's right hand. Some memories appeared in his eyes: "Ah, it turned out to be you. Your posture at that time scared me. I thought you were the one he hired to deal with me."

"Haha, I did propose to deal with you, but Albedo rejected it. He said he would deal with you, but I didn't expect it to be this way."

After the snow mountain avalanche incident was resolved, Wang Daoyi made a proposal to Albedo, but Albedo directly refused.

There was a hint of... envy on Albedo's face. He didn't care that Albedo rejected Wang Daoyi's proposal to deal with him. Instead, he envied Albedo's [choice].

"He is indeed more like a [human] than I am. Even though I intended to kill him and replace him, he finally chose to forgive me and gave me the opportunity to feel like a [human].

Hearing what Albedo said, Wang Daoyi nodded thoughtfully.

Although it was a little unreasonable, Wang Daoyi could understand him.

Both Albedo and the fake Albedo were created by the 'Golden' Rhinedot in order to surpass the [Original Man].

The most perfect work, Albedo's goal is to explore the truth of the world,

As for those failed products, like the fake Albedo in front of us, their goal is to imitate [humans] and become [humans].

Therefore, when Albedo shows the kindness that belongs to a human, the fake Albedo will feel envious.

Because he has no such emotion as kindness. Even now, the various emotions he expresses are all imitations of Albedo.

"Oh... so I don't know your name yet?" Wang Daoyi looked at the other party and asked.

The other party shook his head slightly: "I'm sorry, I'm a failure after all, and my mother didn't give me a name."

"Why don't you get one for yourself?"

"He asked me the same thing before. However, I am not going to leave him until I understand what a human is. You can call me... Albedo, or Albedo No. 2. Hahahaha, that's what Mother did in the petri dish. She divided us into No. 1 and No. 2."

Chapter 339: There are no identical flowers in the world

"Here comes the wine. A glass of special concoction. It's a treat for an afternoon. Please take your time, both of you. I also have these snacks as a gift."

The bartender put two glasses of wine on the table, then brought a plate of snacks and left.

"How do you feel now that you have replaced Albedo in the city? Has there been any change?" He picked up the wine glass and took a sip gently. Wang Dao's eyes lit up. Charles's craftsmanship was indeed good. This taste is better than his drinking. Most of the drinks I've had are good.