Chapter 20

Zhongli's gold-leaf-like eyes looked toward the direction of Guyun Stone Forest, shaking his head and sighing.

These days, everyone is more stubborn than the last. Could it be because there are so many people in the chat group that they can't afford to lose face?

Facts are facts, why cover them up? There's no need!

【Azhdaha】: Are there any other Elemental Dragons in the group? I will raise the banner of resistance against the seven despicable ones of the mortal world, and I sincerely invite you all to assist!

【Furina】:??? When was I despicable!

【Neuvillette】: Although Miss Furina is a hysterical deity, she has nothing to do with being despicable.

【Apep】: I am unwell.

【Lumine】: Good heavens, an Elemental Dragon was actually flushed out?!

【Zhongli】: The Dendro Dragon Apep is legendary as an Elemental Dragon from the old era. Time is too distant to verify much information, but the Dendro Dragon Apep's strength is extremely formidable. It is said that the God King of the Great Red Sand even made a contract with it.

【Venti】: How do you know so clearly? Do you have some mysterious identity that cannot be revealed? (Funny)

Hiss!

Could it be that Zhongli's identity is going to be exposed today?

【Keqing】: I have heard that the consultant Zhongli of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is learned and knowledgeable. Given his insight, surely he obtained this information from some ancient texts?

【Zhongli】: Indeed!

Speaking up righteously at a critical moment, the Yuheng Star is actually quite decent!

【Apep】: I'm hiding.

【Azhdaha】: What a pity.

【Venti】: @【Dvalin】 Don't listen to Azhdaha!

【Dvalin】:?

【Dvalin】: What are you saying?

【Dvalin】: You just said you wanted me to be freer, please don't try to sway my thoughts. I want to join Azhdaha right now and overthrow you! (Funny)

Seeing Dvalin send a squinting smile emoji, Venti breathed a sigh of relief, knowing Dvalin was joking.

Immediately.

【Venti】: Haha, let's all watch the video. Look, we've already returned to Mondstadt City. Eh, wait!

"Acting Grand Master Jean, although I don't know why the Four Winds Temples were abandoned, in my opinion, it is necessary to let the people of Mondstadt remember the contributions of the Anemo Archon and the Four Winds guardians. People should have a heart of gratitude. If the people of Mondstadt themselves forget the heroes who protect them, then if one day the heroes truly fall and turn to slaughter the people of Mondstadt, it would be their own fault," Gu Chen said indifferently.

Jean's expression tightened upon hearing this, and she immediately said, "I understand. I will focus on this aspect from now on!"

"Then let's talk about other things. I'll leave it to Lumine and Venti to help return the Holy Lyre der Himmel." Gu Chen nodded.

"Leave it to me." Lumine nodded and agreed.

【Dvalin】: I knew this young man was extraordinary. Sure enough, he shines the moment he starts doing serious work!

【Venti】: What a face!

【Kaeya】: This is true free will, speaking one's mind and pointing directly at Mondstadt's pain points. If it weren't for the Stormterror incident, how many Mondstadt people would remember the East Wind Dragon Dvalin, one of the Four Winds?

【Dvalin】: To be honest, when I was trapped in pain, my mind was unclear. The Fatui tried to hunt me, and the Abyss Order tried to use me... I could endure all these pains, but the fact that the people of Mondstadt forgot me completely hurt me!

【Diluc】: The people of Mondstadt are not all ungrateful. Please rest assured of that, but Gu Chen's proposal in the video is indeed very necessary!

【Dvalin】: On this point, we still have to learn from our neighbors in Liyue!

【Zhongli】: You flatter me.

【Keqing】: The contributions of our predecessors should indeed be remembered!

【Ningguang】: The Lord and the Adepti, the Millelith, and the generations of Qixing are forever remembered in the hearts of the people of Liyue.

【Cloud Retainer】: This immortal approves of the current Qixing.

【Mountain Shaper】: It is all within the scope of duty. Let's not mention this for now. Did you all notice? This is the first time the plot has unfolded from Miss Lumine's perspective, outside of Gu Chen's perspective!

Everyone looked, and sure enough.

Lumine, Paimon, and Venti went to the Cathedral of Favonius together to return the Holy Lyre der Himmel.

The prayer deacon Barbara was a bit confused by the arrival of the three, and only realized after hearing they were returning the Holy Lyre: "No wonder the Holy Lyre was missing! So it was you who did it?!"

"Don't get excited, don't get excited!"

Venti waved his hands repeatedly, then quickly said, "We used the Holy Lyre to awaken the East Wind Dragon!"

"Ah?"

Barbara was stunned.

After explaining, Barbara realized and said with some regret: "Awakening the East Wind Guardian is indeed a good thing, but it's a pity the Holy Lyre is broken... Forget it, forget it, you should leave quickly, the Holy Lyre needs to be put back!"

【Barbara】: The Holy Lyre currently in the cathedral is perfectly fine.

【Paimon】: Eh? Didn't Venti say it was an illusion?

【Venti】: Ehe, just a joke!

【Lumine】: I have a bad feeling about this.

【Kaeya】: Elaborate!

【Lumine】: See for yourself.

In the video, the three walked out of the cathedral, and two Fatui Debt Collectors emerged from the ground and attacked Venti.

Fortunately, Lumine reacted quickly and knocked the two Debt Collectors away. Just as she took two steps to attack, a woman with a haughty expression walked over from the side.

【Tartaglia】: La Signora? Good heavens, she was waiting here?

La Signora raised her hand, and a powerful Cryo elemental force formed a storm.

Paimon, who was in mid-air, instantly froze into an ice block and was blown away, falling into the distance.

【Paimon】:...

At the same time, ice also condensed on Venti's legs.

Lumine was caught off guard and was pinned down by the two Debt Collectors, unable to move.

"Oh my, you finally brought the hamster back home."

"Gnawing on wooden stakes, biting on rice bags."

La Signora stepped forward, pinched Venti's chin to make him look up, her expression filled with disdain: "Causing so much trouble for Mondstadt..."

Before she could finish speaking, Venti frowned and said, "You're not talking about a hamster, you're talking about a rat—"

Slap!

La Signora backhanded Venti across the face.

【Zhongli】:?

【Furina】:?

【Raiden Ei】:?

【Nahida】: (Shocked)

【Tartaglia】:?

【Dvalin】: Although I want to say well hit, bullying a Mondstadt deity on Mondstadt soil, you are truly audacious!

【Zhongli】: Obviously fake. After all, he is a deity, how could he not be a match for a Harbinger?

【Raiden Ei】: This Harbinger, is she always this brave? (Curious) ===== CHAPTER 22 =====