What bad intentions could the original dragon have?

This "Abyss Poison" is so terrible that even an elemental dragon of the level of the [Naga Dragon King] cannot withstand the erosion of this toxin and goes crazy.

It is hard to imagine how terrible the harm would be if this poison reappeared.

This time it was their [family members], what if next time it was the [Seven Rulers of the World] themselves who were hit?

This is not just for Zhong Ling's own business. If it were just for her, it wouldn't matter whether Ying is around or not.

As long as she successfully detoxifies this time, she is confident that she will not be harmed again.

The reason why I got infected that year was an accident.

A.58 This is a confession!

"The 'Dragon Disaster' is over. Next, I need to announce this to the public." Jean said as he looked at Tevarin, who had fully recovered. "As for the 'Poison of the Abyss' that Miss Zhong Ling mentioned, I will inform Lisa after I return to the Knights, and send someone to find Albedo."

"This is not just Miss Zhong Ling's business. No matter what, we will do our best to uncover the secret of the Abyss Poison. Give Miss Zhong Ling a reply as soon as possible."

"So, this is not a commission from Miss Zhong Ling."

What Qin meant was that this was not Zhong Ling's commission. If there was anything else, she could inform the Knights of Favonius at any time and let them solve it.

"Well, then I'll trouble Captain Qin." Zhong Ling did not refuse, because it would be very troublesome if she did.

"Then let's go back to Mondstadt now." The dark clouds completely dissipated, and the sun's rays truly shone on the earth and the sea.

The brilliant sunlight was reflected by the sea surface, forming a large area of ​​brilliant golden light around the waist.

"Let me give you a ride." Tevarin's wings touched the sand, forming steps.

"Hey~" Wendy stepped on Tvarin's wings happily, and then threw herself on Tvarin's back. "Ah~ It's been a long time since I lay on your back."

"It would be nice to have a pot of wine at this time."

"Speaking of which..." Wendy said this, and Zhong Ling, who had also stepped on Tevarin's back, touched his sleeve. "I have a bottle of pretty good wine here."

"Hmm?" Wendy sat up suddenly when she heard the word "wine". "What kind of wine?"

Wendy knew that Zhong Ling was not fond of wine... However, although Zhong Ling was an elemental dragon, he was interested in collecting treasures like the giant dragons from various places or some other dragons.

Zhong Ling has a wide range of interests.

Calligraphy and paintings, music scores, poems, classics, wine, and food (especially seafood).

It's one thing that she doesn't like wine, but it's another thing that she loves collecting fine wine.

She must have a lot of good wine in her hands, and if Zhong Ling can describe it as "good wine", it must be good wine.

"Well, I got it by chance a few days ago." Zhong Ling chuckled and took out a small bottle from her sleeve.

In terms of quantity, maybe only around 100ML.

"...a few days ago?" Wendy's expression suddenly looked a little strange.

Zhong Ling had clearly just woken up a few days ago. The time that could be called 'a few days ago' was probably only these few days. How could she have gotten the wine by chance?

Hmm? Wait a minute... this bottle looks familiar.

He took the small bottle handed to him by Zhong Ling, pulled out the cork and sniffed it.

Then he showed an expression as if he had lost his parents.

What a coincidence! You actually dug out the wine that I buried in the 'Wind Rising Land'!

Are you still human?! Uh...

"Hold on tight." Seeing that everyone had come up, Tevarin shouted in a low voice and flapped his wings violently.

"Eh hey hey?!" Wendy's eyes widened in horror.

The bottle in his hand, with only a little bit of the aged wine, spilled directly onto Tevarin's back.

Because the mouth of the bottle is relatively large, so...

"My wine!!!" Wendy's previous expression of grief-stricken mother changed...it looked like her mother's ashes were scattered.

In an instant, the rich aroma of wine spread.

"Barbatos!!!" Smelling the alcohol, Tevarin realized what was happening and let out a roar.

"...You are really worthy of me." Zhong Ling looked at Wendy, who had lost all hope, and shook her head.

Fortunately, Jyn and the others couldn't talk to dragons, at least they couldn't understand Tevarin's dragon language.

Although they know that Wendy is the [God of Wind], they can still deceive themselves.

This is not the God of Wind...

----

"Oh~~ I didn't do anything, but I'm just so tired." Ying stretched and then slumped down on the sofa.

"Have some water." Zhong Ling handed the cup to Ying.

"Thank you~" Ying responded happily, picking up the water cup and gulping it down. "Huh... Speaking of which, why did Miss Zhong Ling come to Mondstadt?"

Zhong Ling said before that there was something to do, but later said that it had been completed.

But Zhong Ling has been with him these days, and she doesn't have time to act alone.

Even if it is to cure the "poison of the abyss", it seems that no one in Mond has this ability, not even the [God of Wind] can do it.

"..." Zhong Ling glanced at Ying and pursed her lips.

"If you don't want to say it, you don't have to say it." Seeing that Zhong Ling didn't want to talk, Ying said quickly. "I won't ask!"

"No, it's not that I don't want to say it." Zhong Ling shook her head, then opened her mouth... and after hesitating for a few times, she spoke.

"If I say... I came to Mond just to meet you, would you believe me?"

"Huh?!" Ying was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks flushed. "Wow! Miss Zhong Ling, what did you say?!"

"I came to Mond just to meet you." Zhong Ling used a declarative sentence this time.

In fact, Zhong Ling certainly didn't know about Ying's existence, but she came to Mondstadt just to meet Ying.

On a whim, she instinctively knew that she had to go to Mond.

No matter who you meet in Mond, only by going to Mond can you be free from the poison of the abyss.

So she followed her instincts and came to Mondstadt.

"Hmm..." Ying felt a little dizzy.

Maybe it's because of the blood in the brain? !

This is too foul! ?

What does "I came to Mondstadt just to meet you" mean? Is this a confession?!

Um...Miss Zhong Ling’s statement yesterday was also a confession.

"Ying?" Zhong Ling subconsciously reached out to Ying.

"No, it's okay!" Ying shouted excitedly, dodged Zhong Ling's hand, and finally jumped into the quilt and covered her head with the quilt.

"This? She doesn't look like she's alright at all." Zhong Ling looked at Ying's abnormal behavior in shock.

In fact, in Zhong Ling’s cognition.

What she said last night was indeed a confession, a confession that she wanted to be responsible and wanted to be with Ying.

But today's words are just a statement.

It was a spur of the moment thing.

On the first day, when the 'poison of the abyss' in her body was suppressed by Ying, she thought of it.

I came to Mond just to meet Ying, and Ying is my "destiny" when I feel like it.

'This...' Looking at the empty seat next to Ying, Zhong Ling suddenly didn't know what to do.

Ying is very good at bullying people.

Before, Zhong Ling wanted to test Ying, but she found out that Ying just liked to hug people when she slept.

But last night...

Now thinking back, does Ying really like hugging people?

"Let's not go to bed..." Thinking of the nervous and frightening feeling of her heart pounding last night, Zhong Ling decided...to just sit on the sofa.

A.59 Zhong Ling doesn’t quite understand

"Um, Ying..." After a period of hesitation, Zhong Ling reached out and patted Ying's shoulder.

"What's wrong?" Hearing Zhong Ling's slightly negotiating tone, Ying turned her head and looked at her and asked.

"I'm going to the West Wind Library." I really didn't understand what the physical reaction last night was, and the heat that could not be suppressed at all.

Zhong Ling decided to go to the library to check.

"Want to go together?"

"No need." Zhong Ling quickly shook her head. She instinctively felt that it would be better not to tell Ying about this matter.

"Oh, go early and come back early." Ying nodded her head against the pillow.

"it is good."

----

"Huh? Miss Zhong Ling, are you going out?" As soon as I walked to the door, I saw Paimeng who was about to open the door to come in.

"Well, I want to go to the library." Zhong Ling smiled and nodded. "Little Paimeng, eat less."

"Hmm..." Paimon froze as he was about to take a bite of the apple pie in his hand. "Does Miss Zhong Ling dislike me too?!"

"No." Zhong Ling's hand gently poked Paimeng's stomach. "Paimeng seems to be eating all the time. If you eat too much, your stomach will be uncomfortable."

"Hehe, girls' desserts are placed in another stomach." Paimon touched his belly and said proudly.

"?!" Zhong Ling's eyes widened. "Do humans...have two stomachs?"

"Uh..." Paimon's eyes twitched. "No, no, it's just a description."

"It's just like when you're already full at dinner, but you still want to have a few more bites when you see something delicious."

"Oh, is that so?" Zhong Ling nodded in understanding. "I thought only dragons had multiple stomachs."

"Paimon, don't eat too much and make yourself uncomfortable. I'm leaving first." After saying this, Zhong Ling waved her hand.

"..." Paimon looked at Zhong Ling's back stupidly. "Do dragons...have multiple stomachs..."

Paimeng certainly knew that Zhong Ling was a dragon. After all, the huge dragon shadow last night was the phantom of Zhong Ling's real body.

Even Paimon had already guessed Zhong Ling's true identity, but he just didn't tell Ying.

Well, to be precise, Ying didn't ask, and Paimon felt that Ying was not stupid, so he didn't take the initiative to bring up the matter.

----

"Huh? A rare guest?" Lisa, who was lying at the front desk preparing to sleep, suddenly felt an unusual scent. She raised her head for support, and Zhong Ling just walked in.

Witches have much stronger perception than ordinary people, and Lisa is the best among witches.

If she continues to develop her "Eye of God" and study magic knowledge in depth, she may become the most powerful person in the entire Mondstadt.

However, Lisa also knew something extraordinary, so she stopped developing her 'Eye of God'.

But even so, there are only a few people in Mondstadt who can compare with Lisa.

"Good afternoon, Miss Zhong Ling~" Lisa yawned and managed to stand up. "Miss Zhong Ling, are you here to see me or to find a book?"

"...Looking for a book." Zhong Ling hesitated for a moment. "Are there any books that explore psychology?"

"Hmm?" Lisa blinked. "Oh, there are."

Although Lisa first thought it was quite strange that someone of Zhong Ling's status would look for this kind of book.

But on second thought, maybe Zhong Ling wants to research something.

After taking a closer look at the situation, Lisa quickly analyzed a lot of things.

[Dragon of the East Wind] has been sleeping since he killed Durin five hundred years ago, and fell into madness after waking up.