Since time was of the essence, Ying did not waste any more of it. Using the Anemo element to support her body and alleviate some of the soreness, she closed her eyes directly.
Come on, if this doesn't succeed, it would be unforgivable…
Soon, Ying’s entire body emitted a glow, and her body gradually became transparent, finally transforming into a stream of starlight and dissipating on the spot.
Opening her eyes again, Ying had already arrived at an Anemoculus waypoint in Mondstadt.
"Nice!"
Hehe~ Ei really doesn't have killing intent towards me anymore~
Thinking this, Ying slightly spread her arms. The warm sunlight shone on her, making her body feel relaxed. Suddenly, gusts of breeze brushed against her face, lessening the pain in her body.
"Ah~ it's been so long since I've been back…"
"This breeze must be from Venti, maybe I should go find him… well, never mind. When I was talking to the Electro Archon, I felt like she wasn't too fond of that drunkard."
"Hmm, I'll treat him to a drink after the Inazuma issues are resolved."
As soon as Ying finished speaking, another slightly urgent gust of wind came.
Uh… she's really listening to me speak…
Without much complaint, Ying jumped directly from the high ground and used the Anemo element to fly at low altitude, searching everywhere.
She was very lucky. In less than two minutes, Ying found her target and quickly flew in front of them, landing elegantly before them.
…………………
Wait, an elegant… landing?
"Hiss—?!"
"Ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch!!!"
Ah~ that's more like it~
Cough cough~ Let's continue.
Seeing Ying suddenly appear before them, the three people who were chatting's eyes lit up. But just as they were about to happily greet Ying, they saw her suddenly kneel on the ground in pain.
The three froze for a moment before quickly reacting and rushing forward to help.
"Sister Ying, what's wrong?! Did someone bully you?!"
After seeing Noelle help Ying up, Klee, who couldn't help, asked with a worried expression.
Diona, who was also unable to help due to her height, looked at Ying with equal concern.
"No, it's obvious that Ying tripped and hurt her leg."
Ying:……………………
Uh… in a way, what they're both saying isn't entirely wrong…
Not wanting them to worry too much, Ying quickly explained,
"Don't worry, don't worry. I exercised a bit too much yesterday, so I'm a little sore all over."
Uh… wait, what I said just now might be a little…
Pfft pfft pfft! Now is not the time to think about such things!
To avoid them noticing anything amiss, Ying quickly asked again,
"By the way, what are you guys doing now? Do you have any free time?"
Klee was the first to raise her little hand.
"I'll say, I'll say! Klee wants to go fishing, Sister Diona wants to get some materials from the fish and coincidentally go with Klee, and Sister Noelle was entrusted by Acting Grand Master Jean to come with us, it seems because they're short-handed."
Hearing this, Ying couldn't help but pout unconsciously.
Uh… they're even letting Noelle accompany them. Acting Grand Master Jean has given up on managing Klee's fishing escapades…
"As for free time… hmm… if I can help Sister Ying, then Klee has plenty of time~(^～^)"
Saying this, Klee asked Noelle and Diona expectantly.
"What about Sister Noelle and Sister Diona?!"
Diona was naturally very willing to help Ying. She immediately placed her hands on her waist and said with a smile,
"Of course. Just tell me if you need any help."
Noelle, unable to make any gestures while supporting Ying, could only nod and look at Ying seriously.
"Acting Grand Master Jean instructed me to keep a close eye on Klee, so if Klee is going, I naturally have to go too. Moreover, it's great to be able to help the Traveler while on duty."
Ying was deeply touched by their easy agreement.
Wuwuwu… I'll definitely visit you more often and treat you to meals~
Without further ado, since her purpose in Mondstadt had been achieved, Ying directly asked the three to grab her and teleported them to Liyue.
Outside Wanmin Restaurant…
Hu Tao had just completed the tasks she had set for herself today (ps: those who know, know~).
She was standing there, waiting for Xingqiu and the others to arrive.
"Hmm… ha~"
"Really, they promised to eat at Xiangling's today, and they're taking too long. This master’s stomach is already rumbling."
Saying this, Hu Tao rubbed her rumbling stomach and looked at Wanmin Restaurant with some frustration.
"I didn't expect Xiangling to have gone out to find ingredients. I was planning to ask her to make me an appetizer first."
As soon as she finished speaking, Hu Tao's eyes suddenly lit up, and she spotted a familiar figure. She quickly waved enthusiastically at him.
"Hey~ Xingqiu, over here~"
Hearing Hu Tao's voice, Xingqiu immediately waved back and quickly ran to her side.
Hu Tao patted Xingqiu's shoulder with relief.
"You're finally here. It wasn't in vain for this master to wait so long."
Then she asked curiously,
"By the way, didn't Chongyun come with you?"
Xingqiu scratched his head sheepishly and replied apologetically,
"Uh… sorry, I just looked for him. But he left a letter saying he was assigned to a rather urgent mission. It will take several days just to travel, so he probably can't come tonight."
"Eh?!"
Hearing Xingqiu's words, Hu Tao's eyes widened, and she sighed in disappointment. Although she understood him, she couldn't help but complain a little.
"Sigh… really, Xiangling is busy, and he's busy too. Today is truly an unlucky day."
Xingqiu comforted her with a hint of helplessness,
"It can't be helped. I think it might be because the monsters outside have gathered again. After all, many Millelith soldiers have been transferred out of Liyue Harbor these past few days. Chongyun is skilled, so it's not entirely unexpected for him to be entrusted with a mission."
"Hey~ over here, over here, Klee found them~"
A shout interrupted their conversation. Turning their heads, Hu Tao quickly recognized the cute little loli and her face lit up with joy. She quickly hugged Klee, who had run up to her, and asked with a smile,
"Isn't this Klee? Why are you suddenly here in Liyue? Do you miss this master?"
Klee immediately nodded. After the crisis in Liyue had passed, she had quickly become familiar with Hu Tao.
"Hello Sister Hu Tao, long time no see~ And… uh… another big sister I don't recognize~"