Chapter 40: Heading to Mondstadt! You're something else, Barbatos!

He spent a full day with Guizhong.

When Luo Li exited the domain, he didn't go to find Barbatos immediately, but headed to Jueyun Karst.

Just as he thought, since he had come to Liyue, if he left directly without visiting his old friends, it wouldn't be right.

The adepti were still very respectful, showing great respect to Luo Li, who had once fought to stabilize the eight wildernesses with the Geo Archon.

They did not ignore him just because he had been away from Liyue for so long.

After visiting his friends, he returned to Liyue Harbor again.

By the time Barbatos saw Luo Li, three full days had passed.

"You're really elusive. Is everything arranged?"

The bard-like youth said carelessly, "If there's anything left out, I can continue to wait. Anyway, going back is just sleeping and drinking."

Among the Seven, perhaps only the Wind Archon, who didn't do his job, could say such things.

The other gods worked hard for their nations, fearing any mistakes.

As a result, he was fine; he didn't care about anything in Mondstadt, and even if the high command of the Knights of Favonius wanted to find the Wind Archon, they wouldn't know where to look.

He spent his days idling, singing and telling stories in front of the church or the Wind Archon statue for a little money, and then immediately spent it all in the tavern.

The key was that this guy enjoyed it and didn't feel ashamed at all, which really disgraced the Seven.

Fortunately, Luo Li knew his true nature clearly; if an outsider knew that the Wind Archon was such a thing, they would be stunned on the spot.

Luo Li said calmly, "Everything that needed to be said has been said, and everyone I needed to see has been seen."

"Does that mean we can go back?"

The moment he confirmed it, Barbatos whistled at the sky.

Not long after, the azure dragon broke through the clouds and flew toward Yujing Terrace.

The two jumped onto the dragon's back neatly, not needing anyone to see them off, just waving at Yujing Terrace.

The next moment, Dvalin's six wings vibrated simultaneously, and a roaring storm swept past. With the help of the powerful thrust, it rose from the ground in an instant.

In just a moment, Liyue Harbor became smaller and smaller in Luo Li's eyes, eventually turning into a small black dot.

Sitting on Dvalin's back, Luo Li, having withdrawn his gaze, was enjoying the beauty of traveling through the sea of clouds and looking at the scenery.

Barbatos suddenly rubbed up to his side and said with a grin, "By the way, after we return to Mondstadt, remember to call me Venti. Don't expose my identity."

"Why do you still use that name?"

Luo Li was surprised. Thousands of years ago, when he was still a wind spirit, this guy was called Venti. He had been inheriting the appearance of that rebellious boy for so long, and he hadn't used any other aliases?

"I'm used to it. Changing it back and forth is troublesome."

This was very much his style.

Luo Li said noncommittally, "Tell me about the changes in Mondstadt over these years, so I won't be ignorant when I get there."

Who knew that upon hearing the inquiry, Venti laughed awkwardly a few times and didn't speak for a long time.

Facing his probing gaze, the youth scratched his head and said, "Actually, I only woke up recently, so I don't know much more than you do."

"..."

You're really something, Barbatos!

"Hehe!"

Biting his tongue and tilting his head, trying to use cuteness to muddle through, Venti had done this more than once or twice.

Luo Li said expressionlessly, "Believe it or not, I'll kick you off."

"Ahahaha, don't be so heartless. It's so high, people will die if they fall."

"It doesn't matter; I can just take over the position of the Wind Archon."

"Hey, hey, hey! This is a joke, right? Right?!" Venti, dancing and waving his hands, couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Luo Li didn't answer, but moved his gaze to the distance and spoke leisurely on his own.

"Anyway, you haven't made much contribution to Mondstadt. You idle around all day, so not many people would be sad if you were replaced."

"..."

The most amazing thing was that at this moment, Dvalin let out a long groan as if in agreement.

Venti, embarrassed and angry, patted its head and said loudly, "Who is it that plays the lyre and sings to you all day? You traitor, Luo Li just came back and you're backstabbing me."

"AHHHHHH!!!"

Dvalin's long groan carried a bit of excitement and happiness, as if in response.

Luo Li laughed heartily, "See? Even Dvalin agrees with me. It shows how unpopular you, the Wind Archon, are. You're the dignified Four Winds Guardian, yet you're privately used as a means of transportation by you."

Although he knew it was all a joke, Venti couldn't help but roll his eyes.

How did he sound like he was useless?

It was under his guidance that Mondstadt became what it is now, right?

While joking, Dvalin crossed Dragonspine.