The three of them hurried along.
They arrived at Wangshu Inn.
Upon seeing the inn's appearance, Paimon's mouth hung open in shock.
"Wow, so this is Wangshu Inn!"
Lumine was also somewhat surprised by the peculiar structure.
"What a unique building. It feels like it grew right out of the tree."
She glanced around.
The open-air area on the first floor was packed with people eating.
"But doesn't it feel a bit too… lively here?"
Paimon stroked her chin, agreeing with Lumine's observation.
"Mhm, mhm! Compared to Jueyun Karst, this place feels much more like an ordinary home—not at all like the ethereal abode of an Adeptus."
"The Vigilant Yaksha lives in a place like this?"
It was no wonder Paimon and Lumine thought this way.
By the time they reached Wangshu Inn, evening had already fallen—right during dinner hours.
Though Wangshu Inn secretly served as Ningguang's informant network and supported the Vigilant Yaksha's work, on the surface, it was still a business catering to travelers. Naturally, food service was a major part of it.
And since Yanxiao's culinary skills were exceptional, many people from nearby came to dine there.
No wonder Lumine remarked on the "lively" atmosphere.
Lumine placed her hands on her hips and looked at Paimon.
"How rare. For once, Paimon actually remembers our 'real mission.'"
"Shouldn't you be yelling about eating by now?"
Paimon's cheeks puffed up in anger as she stomped her feet in midair.
"I can prioritize things too, you know!"
"That big bird Adeptus might actually do something to Liyue Harbor!"
[Back in the abode, you were calling her "Cloud Retainer," but now it's "big bird Adeptus"]
[Classic Paimon]
[Honest Truthseeker (the one who loves giving nicknames)]
Paimon turned to the side, wanting to drag Mu Yang to her side to counter Lumine's teasing.
But she saw that he had already started heading toward the second floor.
Paimon smugly glanced at Lumine.
"See? Even Mu Yang knows finding the Adeptus is more important. Hmph!"
The two quickly caught up to Mu Yang.
When they reached the second floor, Mu Yang walked straight to Wangshu Inn's boss—Verr Goldet.
Paimon whispered,
"Does that boss lady know where the Vigilant Yaksha is?"
Lumine shrugged.
You're asking me? I'm here for the first time too.
Since Mu Yang seemed familiar with the place, they might as well follow his lead.
However, the moment Mu Yang spoke, Paimon couldn't hold it in anymore.
Instead of asking about the Vigilant Yaksha, Mu Yang directly placed an order with Verr Goldet.
"We'll have the Adeptus' Temptation, Golden Shrimp Balls, Squirrel Fish, and Almond Tofu."
"We'll dine on the terrace."
Verr Goldet noted it down and glanced at Lumine and Paimon.
"Understood, Mr. Mu. But are you sure it's alright for them to go up?"
"The golden-haired young lady is fine, but that white flying pet is a bit…"
Mu Yang assured her it wasn't a problem.
[HAHAHAHA, "white flying pet"]
[Nickname +1]
[This is the karma for loving to give others nicknames]
[Does anyone ever treat Paimon like a normal companion?]
Verr Goldet's voice wasn't particularly quiet.
Paimon stomped her feet in frustration.
"Hey! What do you mean 'white flying pet'?! It's Paimon!"
"And why are we ordering food all of a sudden?!"
Mu Yang replied calmly,
"These are the chef's signature dishes. They're delicious."
Paimon: "Ohhh, so they're signature dishes, I see…"
Paimon's signature complain starter
"That's not what I'm asking! Why are we ordering food? We're here to find the Adeptus, right!"
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Little Gui burst into laughter, completely disregarding her image.
"I'm dying, fam. It wasn't even that funny at first."
"But the way Mu Yang said it so deadpan, like it was the most obvious thing in the world—that's what made it hilarious."
[LMAO, my humor's broken, I can't hold it in anymore]
[Paimon's been forced into the complaint role]
[Mu Yang's even more of a foodie than Paimon]
["Let's order first." – .jpg]
[Genshin has its own version of getting sidetracked.]
[Order first? Eat first!]
[Rex Lapis: Does anyone still remember my situation?]
After laughing, Guinaifen began analyzing.
"Jokes aside, fam, I don't think Mu Yang would do something so random."
"Look, the boss even specifically asked about our situation."
"Feels like there's more to it."
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Little Gui was at a loss for words at the paid message.
"Bruh, fam, your 'Yan Kingdom map' is way too short."
[LMAO this ad guy's wild]
[But he's kinda right—Little Gui's starting to understand the plot better]
[Note: Only for plot and gameplay related to Mu Yang]
[Is this the power of being a fan?]
[This is Mu Yang's charm!]
Seeing Paimon's suffering, Lumine giggled.
"Paimon's not a flying pet anymore—she's a complaining machine now."
Paimon was too tired to argue.
"You…"
After teasing Paimon, Lumine asked Mu Yang if his actions were related to finding the Adeptus.
She knew Mu Yang hadn't ordered food just because he was hungry—there had to be another reason.
Mu Yang replied,
"You'll find out soon."
The three of them went up to the terrace.
The sky had darkened further, and a few fireflies flitted about.
Mu Yang took a seat, while Lumine and Paimon were captivated by the elevated view.
The terrace was high enough to offer a breathtaking panorama.
The two walked to the railing and gazed at Liyue's nightscape—the moonlit mountains and rivers stretching into the distance.
Lumine smiled at the picturesque scenery.
And this moment gave the players a perfect close-up shot.
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Little Gui gasped at the close-up.
"Wow, Lumine's beauty is absolutely stunning."
"Lumine's face is the kind that gets prettier the more you look at it."
[Two little cuties!]
[What would this scene look like if we picked Aether?]
[Who cares about Aether]
[Lumine really is gorgeous—just a bit sassy sometimes]
[Only when teasing Paimon, right?]
[Isn't the sassiness the players' fault for picking those dialogue options? (lol)]
"Mortal eyes deceive. What you see may not be real."
A handsome young man suddenly appeared beside them.
The abrupt voice startled Lumine and Paimon.
"The scent of the 'Sigil of Permission'? And… Mu Yang."
He glanced at Mu Yang, who was sitting properly behind them.
Mu Yang said to Lumine,
"This is the Vigilant Yaksha—Xiao, the Conqueror of Demons."
[HOLY CRAP, A NEW HUSBAND HAS APPEARED, HOW CAN I STAY STILL?!]
[WHAAAT? He's not an animal, AND he's this hot?!]
[I still think Mu Yang's more my type]
[I want them BOTH—come to my arms, I'm gonna cuddle them both to sleep, RAWR]
[Sad… I thought 'Great Sage' would be Monkey King. How is 'Great Sage' not Monkey King?! I wanna pull for Monkey King!]
[Bro, enough. Go back to playing Honor of Kings.]
[How'd you know I have a national ranking on Monkey King?!]
[Meanwhile, Aether mains crying in the corner]
Xiao's expression shifted slightly.
"You remember now?"
He recalled his encounter with Mu Yang two days prior.
Mu Yang had said his memories were jumbled and he'd forgotten many things.
But now, something had changed.
Had it been triggered by these two?
Xiao scrutinized Lumine and Paimon once more.
Mu Yang gave a slight nod.
"I've recalled some things, but not much."
He gestured for Xiao, Lumine, and Paimon to sit down.
They could talk over the meal—because the aroma of food had already begun wafting over.
Yanxiao was sending someone up with the dishes they'd just ordered.