So, during the journey before I meet up with Lumine on Watatsumi Island, this is the perfect time for him to make a move. That's also one of the reasons why I don't dare to cross the sea easily. After all, once I reach the land on the other side, I probably won't have much Electro and Anemo element left in my body...
[Ding!]
Just as Ying was frowning and deep in thought, a voice suddenly interrupted her attention.
"Huh? Is it a system quest?"
Ying curiously stopped in mid-air and took out the quest issued by the system from her spatial storage.
"Quest Name: Destroy the Fatui's Conspiracy..."
It's just as I guessed...
The Fatui Harbinger, Doctor, has an all-ர் maker factory in Inazuma, currently managed by the Scaramouche. Destroy it! Disrupt their conspiracy from the root!
Difficulty Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quest Reward: 10,000 Primogems
Temporary Quest Reward: Regain the ability to communicate mentally with Paimon (Note: Because Paimon is currently in an emergency... as a human, perfect activation is only possible when their minds are connected. Otherwise, each call will only last five minutes and requires a cooldown period before it can be used again.)
"My goodness, destroying a factory actually gives ten stars?! The main story in Liyue wasn't this outrageous..."
"But this temporary reward is quite good. Although it's only five minutes, it should be enough for me to convey information to Paimon..."
Ying, of her own accord, ignored the hint about regaining her mental connection with Paimon...
Thinking this, Ying concentrated and tried to recall the feeling of communicating with Paimon before. Soon, she heard a voice from the other side.
It worked?! Hmph hmph~ As expected of me.
Ying proudly raised her little head...
"Ahem~ Hey, can you hear me..."
"Aaaaah!! Paimon, spare me! I won't dare again!"
"Hmph hmph~ Who was it that said just now that they were going easy on me?"
"That was you hahaha! For sneak-attacking me hahahaha... a weakness... Host, I hate you!"
Ying: .........
I seem to have chosen an unsuitable time...
Ying silently clasped her hands together and prayed for Paimon.
"Poor Paimon, may there be no Paimons in heaven, Amen..."
Ahem~ After flying for a very, very long time, Ying finally got another chance to communicate.
It's been three hours. Unless Paimon has Lumine's energy, Paimon should be able to escape this predicament by now...
Thinking this, Ying tentatively connected to Paimon's mind again.
"Hey~ Can you hear me, Paimon?"
.........
"Huh? Could it be that you fell asleep? But the sun hasn't even set..."
As she spoke, Ying rubbed her temples in distress.
At this moment, Paimon, weakly lying on the bed, finally recovered and whispered in disbelief.
"Ho-Host's voice... Am I being tormented too much... causing auditory hallucinations..."
"Ah~ You're still not asleep, are you? You're not hallucinating, it's really your dear Host (^~^)"
"Host... Dear my head! Why did you infect me with ticklishness as a weakness! That detestable little guy... I'll get revenge someday!!"
Just as Paimon was shouting loudly, Paimon's voice came from outside the door at the opportune moment.
"Haven't you laughed enough yet?"
Uh...
"I was wrong! ≥﹏≤"
Oh, this... Normally, shouldn't I be saying happy things like "I miss you" right now?
Ying shook her head, wiped away her cold sweat, and comforted Paimon with a sympathetic tone.
"Alright, alright, this is nothing. I was locked in my room by Lumine for almost a week without going out."
Paimon rolled her eyes and said slowly.
"Hmph... Isn't that all because of you..."
"Uh... Ahem!"
Ying quickly coughed twice, interrupting the awkward topic.
"Alright, enough teasing. The call time is only five minutes."
"Paimon, listen carefully. I'm on my way to Watatsumi Island. Before we meet, there's something I need you to convey to Lumine."
Ying briefly explained her plan to Paimon...
"Mmm..."
After listening to Ying, Paimon couldn't help but frown.
"It sounds fine, but if your husband hears about it, he'll definitely get angry at you..."
"Hahaha, she will indeed get angry... As if! Where did I get a husband from! Lumine is a girl, okay!"
"Hehe~ That's what you say, but when the Host is in front of others, she's like a naive little wife ๑乛v乛๑"
"I think you don't want to live anymore... (ᗜ˰ᗜ)"
Ying secretly made a plan in her heart to team up with Paimon to prank Paimon later...
"Hee hee~ I was wrong, I was wrong. By the way, Host, is there anything else you want to say to me? I can help you convey it~"
"Say?"
Hearing Paimon's words, Ying pondered for a moment.
"Then please help me tell her that I'm doing well and that she shouldn't worry. After all, I've met many kind people during this time (^~^)"
As soon as she finished speaking, the connection between them was broken as the five minutes were up.
"Five minutes is still too short... Sigh~ Forget it, forget it, it's more important to keep moving."
Ying sighed helplessly and continued to fly rapidly into the distance.
Paimon, having recovered some energy, then jumped off the bed and flew out of the room. Soon, she saw Lumine sitting in the living room and Paimon contentedly enjoying snacks beside her.
Seeing Paimon come out, Lumine greeted her.
"Hmm? Paimon is out, are you hungry? What do you want to eat, I'll make it for you (^_^)"
"Ah... I'm not very hungry right now, and there's something more important to tell you."
"More important? What is it?"
Lumine blinked her eyes in confusion.
"It's about the Host... wah?!"
As soon as the word "Host" left her lips, Paimon was grabbed by the shoulders and shaken vigorously by Lumine, who had instantly appeared beside her using Electro energy.
"Ying wrote a letter to your space again?! Where, where is it? (✪▽✪)?!"
"Wait, wait, wait... I'm going to... get dizzy..."
"Ah..."
Hearing Paimon say this, Lumine quickly released her hands and stuck out her tongue apologetically.
"Um, I'm sorry. I got a little excited because I haven't seen Ying in so long."
"It's... it's okay... *groan*..."
I almost threw up from being shaken...
After a long wait, Paimon finally recovered from the terrifying torture and told Lumine Ying's plan and the message she was asked to relay.
"I see..."
After listening to Paimon, Lumine bit her lip and pinched her chin...