Lumine Decides to Take the Initiative

Lumine's words seemed directed at Mu Yang, and also at herself.

At first, she had no intention of getting involved in this troublesome affair.

She had only started seeking out Immortals with the "Hundred-Proof Talisman" to help Mu Yang.

In order to deliver this information to the Immortals, and have them quickly resolve the issue in Liyue Harbor.

But now, it seemed she had been drawn into a conspiracy.

This feeling of being manipulated was deeply unsettling.

Especially since the one manipulating her was very likely the Fatui's "Childe."

Therefore, Lumine's thoughts, which initially were to stay out of it, had now shifted to wanting to uncover the mastermind behind it all.

To see what they were planning.

And what role they intended for her to play in this conspiracy.

Paimon's face showed a hint of worry.

"I don't know what we should do either. Should we go back to Liyue Harbor now?"

Both of them looked towards Mu Yang simultaneously.

Mu Yang felt their questioning gazes.

However, he had no intention of dictating Lumine's actions.

"Do as you see fit. This is your journey."

Upon hearing his words, Lumine made up her mind.

"The Liyue Qixing and the Fatui."

"No matter who is manipulating this from behind the scenes, I will find them."

"To think they'd try to use me. I'm not someone to be trifled with."

Seeing that Lumine had decided what to do, Paimon chimed in.

"That's right, let's find the real culprit!"

"Paimon isn't to be trifled with either!"

Lumine asked Mu Yang.

"Are you coming back with us?"

She was actually a little unsure.

Mu Yang's stance should be with the Immortals.

He might act alongside them.

To her surprise, Mu Yang gave her a definitive answer.

"If this is your decision, then I will accompany you back to Liyue Harbor."

When Paimon heard that Mu Yang would be joining them, she became quite happy.

"Hee hee, that way we won't have to worry about anyone ambushing us on the road!"

"And there will be delicious food too."

Paimon had a very good impression of Mu Yang.

He was skilled in combat and a good listener.

Though he spoke little, everything he said was very useful.

He would also cook delicious food to feed her when they were traveling.

Mu Yang's standing in her heart was now rising rapidly.

Mu Yang said he would accompany them back, but he had a condition.

This statement left Lumine a bit puzzled. "What condition?"

Mu Yang: "I will not be acting alongside you in Liyue Harbor."

"I can only protect you from the shadows and appear only when absolutely necessary."

Little Paimon couldn't understand.

"Why?"

Mu Yang patiently explained.

"I had an encounter with 'La Signora' in Mondstadt."

"Although it was a brief exchange, I can be certain."

"She has already informed 'Childe' of all the information she learned from me."

"Coupled with the fact that I made a move against 'Childe' that day."

"If you were to act with me, his vigilance would undoubtedly increase significantly."

Lumine felt that Mu Yang's analysis made a lot of sense.

"If he sees Mu Yang acting with us."

"They might change their plan to guard against Mu Yang, making it more dangerous and troublesome."

Mu Yang nodded.

"Exactly. So I will hide in the shadows, and you will proceed with his original plan."

"Report the matter of inviting the adepti to Liyue Harbor to him, and then we'll counter his moves as they come."

Paimon finally understood.

"Oh~ This way, we have an extra trump card like Mu Yang."

"And Childe would never have predicted it."

Guinaifen's livestream.

Little Guizi started praising Mu Yang again.

Is this what they call 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'?

"Mu Yang's mind is too meticulous. The sense of security he gives me has exceeded 1000% ahhhhhh!"

[The streamer is going to get into trouble sooner or later at this rate]

[Senpai-senpai]

[Is this also part of your plan, Mu Yang?]

[No, why is everyone treating Childe like the villain?]

[Isn't he?]

[He was genuinely helping us back then]

Little Guizi replied to this comment.

"Do you understand 'pig butchering scams'? They don't cheat you right from the start."

"They fatten you up first before they scam you."

[The streamer understands it all]

[Then what about Mu Yang? Mu Yang has been by our side since Mondstadt]

[Right, if what you're saying is true, we're already fat enough now, aren't we?]

[Damn, it'll be fun if Mu Yang turns out to be the villain]

Little Guizi directly shut down these comments.

"He's my husband, you're not allowed to talk about him!"

[Amazing, the streamer's mouth is invincible]

[Holy crap, what a double standard!]

'User "Tie Niu Beef Noodles, Have a Taste" has been muted for 10 minutes'

The plan was set.

Lumine and Paimon would act as if they knew nothing.

Following Childe's plan.

They prepared to set off for Liyue Harbor.

Mu Yang noticed Little Paimon staring at him.

He found it a bit strange.

"What's wrong, Paimon? Is there something on my face?"

Paimon quickly waved her hands in denial.

"No, no, I just wanted to see if you'd suddenly disappear like Xiao."

"After all, you know, there must be a lot of Fatui spies on the road..."

Mu Yang pondered for a moment.

Then he put on a disappearing act.

Of course, he couldn't do it to Xiao's extent.

He had merely pushed his Lightness Skill to its limits.

Most people wouldn't notice if they weren't paying close attention.

This move left Paimon stunned.

"Woah—! He really disappeared."

[God, he's so incredibly doting]

[LOL, little Paimon is definitely going to regret saying that]

[Why?]

[Mu Yang said he'd treat them earlier, but they haven't paid for the meal yet]

Paimon looked towards Lumine.

"So, all Immortals know this trick, right?"

However, Lumine didn't show any surprise.

Instead, she crossed her arms.

And looked at Paimon with a smug expression.

"Alright, Paimon, it's time to use your little stash to pay the bill."

Paimon: "Eh?!"

Lumine cupped her face. "Didn't you ask Mu Yang to leave first?"

The little money-grubber Paimon dejectedly fiddled with her fingers.

"Um, he said he'd be protecting us from the shadows, so he should still be nearby..."

"How about I call him back?"

Mu Yang found this remark almost unbearable.

Good grief, you little money-grubber.

It's really hard to get you to spend your private funds.

You're stingier than the system.

System: "Why are you dragging me into this?"

He pulled out a bag of Mora from the space the system provided.

He took out a single coin and flicked Paimon's forehead with it.

Then he threw the bag to Lumine.

Little Paimon, who had been flicked by the Mora.

Was now pretending to have a headache.

"Ouch, it seems I really can't badmouth Immortals anymore."

Lumine: "How can I believe that?"

[Hurry up and pick it up, say thank you to Brother Mu Yang]

[Thank you, Brother Mu Yang]

[Can you give me some Mora too? I want to go eat Flaming Redbud, Sweet Flower and Chicken]

Lumine put the Mora away.

Seeing Paimon still pretending.

"Alright, alright, hurry up and get ready, we need to head back to Liyue Harbor."

After the two of them went down to settle the bill.

They left Wangshu Inn.

And began their journey towards Liyue Harbor.

Although they hadn't seen any sign of Mu Yang along the way.

Lumine knew he was nearby.

It was reassuring.