Chapter 418

Beside him, Lady Lady Keqing also took a bite, equally conquered by the wonton's deliciousness.

Both of them were immersed in this wonderful taste experience, as if the whole world had stilled, leaving only this unforgettable bowl of wontons before them.

Seeing their satisfied expressions, Master Mao grew even more pleased, and said with a smile: "These wontons are also the signature dish of our Wanmintang. Every step is carefully crafted, to ensure every customer can taste the most authentic flavor."

"You two eat first, I'll go busy myself."

Saying so, Master Mao left with a cheerful smile, going back to his work.

And Lin Mo and Lady Lady Keqing, meanwhile, leisurely savored this delicious wonton.

Only after finishing did the two reluctantly set down their spoons.

"Want more?"

Looking at the still-reluctant Lady Lady Keqing, Lin Mo chuckled lightly: "How about another bowl?"

"No, I can't eat any more."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Lady Lady Keqing gently shook her head, the tips of her ears faintly flushed.

"Mm, then let's go."

Seeing this, Lin Mo nodded lightly.

The two then left Wanmintang, heading out of Liyue Harbor city.

At the place Lin Mo had originally been in charge of guarding, the scenery was beautiful and few people ever came, so Lady Lady Keqing had already planned it as her own spot for sword practice under Lin Mo's guidance.

Under Lin Mo's guidance, Lady Lady Keqing began to practice her sword.

Meanwhile.

On the other side.

The Adventurers' Guild.

The Adventurers' Guild receptionist looked at the Lumine before her and said with a smile: "You two elite members of the Adventurers' Guild, the guild currently has an investigation mission at Qingcezhuang, with very generous rewards — just the Mora alone is five hundred thousand. This current commission is the most suitable one for you."

"Any treasure found during the commission also belongs to you."

"Would you two like to accept it?"

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Paimon's eyes immediately went wide, and she exclaimed: "Five hundred thousand Mora?"

An investigation mission actually pays five hundred thousand Mora?

And there's even a lead on treasure?

This commission is way too generous.

Ordinary commissions only pay a few ten-thousand, or maybe a hundred-thousand or so Mora.

Even commissions worth a few ten-thousand Mora usually involve guarding some place, or helping local personnel clear out certain monsters.

Or picking things of some kind.

Or running errands.

Investigation missions are usually only a few thousand Mora, at most a few ten-thousand.

Yet now an investigation mission actually pays five hundred thousand Mora.

"That's right."

The Adventurers' Guild receptionist nodded: "This is currently the only very generous investigation commission, and ordinary adventurers wouldn't even qualify to receive it. The number of missions you've completed at the Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild has been updated on our side as well — you qualify to accept it."

"The only thing that needs handling is that this investigation mission requires clearing out some monsters, but for you two, that's surely a piece of cake."

"If you don't accept it, this commission will stay posted here, and will eventually be taken by a Vision bearer."

"Lumine, take it."

Hearing this, Paimon hurriedly turned her gaze to Lumine and said quickly: "After all, so much Mora, such generous pay."

"Although I'm tempted too, if we accept this commission, we won't have time."

Hearing Paimon's words, Lumine was tempted yet troubled: "We came to Liyue to find Rex Lapis. The Rite of Descension is tomorrow. If we accept this commission, we'd need to go to Qingcezhuang — just the round trip alone takes two or three days, let alone the investigation."

"If we go, wouldn't we miss the Rite of Descension? Missing it means waiting another whole year."

"R-right, right."

Hearing Lumine's words, Paimon was suddenly stunned, and scratched her head in distress: "Right, we came to Liyue for the Rite of Descension to see the Geo Archon Rex Lapis."

If they took this commission, they'd miss the Rite of Descension.

That would be picking up a sesame seed and dropping a watermelon.

"Hehe, no worries — you can accept the commission first."

Hearing the exchange between Lumine and Paimon, the Adventurers' Guild receptionist immediately said with a smile: "Once the commission is accepted, it's essentially locked in for you two, and no one else can take it. After you attend the Rite of Descension, you can go do it then."

"Accepting a commission doesn't mean you have to complete it right away. As elite members of the Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild, don't you two understand that?"

"Ah? Right, right."

Hearing this, Paimon's eyes immediately went wide, and she said quickly: "Right, Lumine, let's accept it first and talk later."

"Mm."

Hearing Paimon's words, Lumine nodded.

If that's the case, they could accept it first.

Immediately, Lumine briefly discussed with the Liyue Adventurers' Guild receptionist and accepted the commission.

"You just arrived in Liyue, so you probably don't know much about Qingcezhuang."

After Lumine accepted the commission, the Liyue Adventurers' Guild receptionist immediately spoke up: "Here we have Liyue's geographical records, and a map. You can use these to get an early understanding."

As she spoke, the Liyue Adventurers' Guild receptionist took out a copy of the geographical records and handed it to Lumine.

"Thank you."

Hearing this, Lumine's eyes lit up, and she immediately thanked the Adventurers' Guild receptionist.

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Then he left the Adventurers' Guild and began studying the geography of Liyue.

"The Rite of Parting doesn't start until tomorrow; we haven't even finished exploring Liyue City in these two days."

Paimon, walking beside Lumine, sighed, "I thought since Lin Mo is a Millelith of Liyue, he could show us around Liyue, but we still don't know where Lin Mo is patrolling."

After all, having a Millelith friend is really convenient.

"Hmm, we can just go find Lin Mo directly."

Hearing Paimon's words, Lumine scratched her head: "Isn't Lin Mo's home right across from us? We can just go over and see if Lin Mo has time. Come to think of it, we still don't know where the Rite of Parting is being held; we can discuss the Rite of Parting's procedures with Lin Mo, such as the specific location."

"Good."

Hearing Lumine's words, Paimon's eyes lit up.

Immediately, she and Lumine headed toward Lin Mo's residence.

While Lumine and Paimon were heading to Lin Mo's home.

Wolvendom Sea.

On the grasslands of Wolvendom Sea, warm sunlight poured down; Lin Mo and Lady Lady Keqing sat together, surrounded by a sea of tranquil green.

Lady Lady Keqing, who had originally been receiving Guiding in sword arts from Lin Mo, was now tired and slowly sat down.

Then, almost naturally, she found herself leaning against Lin Mo's chest.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Lady Lady Keqing felt a sense of security and warmth unlike anything she had ever known.

Her heart raced, yet she also felt an inexplicable calm.

Lin Mo's embrace was both firm and gentle, giving her a sense of reliance.

Lin Mo did not speak; he simply held Lady Lady Keqing gently, as if silently conveying support and understanding.

Thinking of the exchange with Lin Mo this morning, Lady Lady Keqing closed her eyes, savoring this rare moment of tranquility.

She could feel Lin Mo's heartbeat, steady and strong, forming a harmonious rhythm with her own.

Although they were not lovers, at this moment, the connection between them seemed to transcend ordinary romantic relationships.

Deep within her heart, Lady Lady Keqing felt a faint sweetness, as if this was the sense of belonging she had always been seeking.

"If only time could stop at this moment," Lady Lady Keqing thought silently in her heart; she did not want to break this tranquility, nor did she want all this beauty to vanish.

The warm sunlight shone upon them, adding a touch of soft radiance to this scene.

In this quiet morning, there were no words, only the tacit understanding and deep reliance between heart and heart.

Looking at Lady Lady Keqing in black stockings in his arms, Lin Mo let his fingers wander lightly, making Lady Lady Keqing's face flush red, yet she offered not the slightest resistance; instead, she tilted her chin up slightly, looking at Lin Mo with eyes full of expectation.

Seeing this, Lin Mo chuckled softly and lowered his head.

Lady Lady Keqing immediately responded with passion; although her movements were somewhat clumsy, under Lin Mo's Guiding in sword arts, she quickly began Gradually improving.