Mu Yang's First Appearance

The person who flew past Ying was Mu Yang.

He was currently pretending to rub against a tree.

Mimicking the people in wilderness survival shows.

Searching for traces of the prey, the Anemo Dragon.

He didn't know if his movements were standard.

They should look pretty good, right?

"Old Man De said, 'I've never chased a dragon before, why are you asking me?'"

Earth's livestream.

In the game footage.

When Ying was looking at the statue of the Anemo God from the mountaintop.

It was a clear long-distance view.

And this harmonious scene was broken by Mu Yang's sudden appearance.

He burst into the frame.

His Qinggong movement technique was extremely fast.

Leaving behind only his back.

Within seconds, he flew out of the frame again.

Only when the camera returned to Ying.

Did they follow her gaze.

And see Mu Yang rubbing against the tree.

[What was that?]

[Holy crap, how is this different from the beta test story?]

[Did they change the plot? There was no one here in the beta test]

Guinevere felt that figure seemed a bit familiar.

"Everyone, don't you find this back view very familiar?"

"Black clothes, white hair, holding a sword, isn't this Mu Yang?"

[Wow! It really is you!]

[What are you doing, hey~ Eating oil cakes?]

[Mihoyo really dares to do this, adding an entirely new character and changing the story]

[What's wrong with adding him early? Isn't it good for Mu Yang to appear sooner?]

[Does this mean we can pull for Mu Yang soon?]

[Mihoyo, shut up and take my money!]

[The sword in his hand is different, right? I remember that sword didn't have a white scabbard?]

"It might be related to the plot, isn't his title Oath of the Deep Sword?"

[Can Xiao Guizi also analyze the plot now? Unbelievable]

[Am I here to watch this?]

[If you're not Xiao Guizi, then who are you?]

[The streamer is amazing, you connected that too, I'm following]

Guinevere noticed Paimon was frozen in place.

"Haha, it's not just us, the protagonist and Paimon are also stunned."

After selecting the '...' option.

Paimon finally reacted.

And asked Ying, "What is that person doing?"

Ying told the truth.

"It feels a bit like tracking prey. I've seen hunters from other worlds, and they do the same thing."

Paimon: "Hunters?"

Ying nodded.

Afterward, Mu Yang seemed to have found a trace.

And left again using his Qinggong.

Ying commented.

"His movement technique is very strong. What kind of prey could escape from his hands?"

Paimon suddenly exclaimed.

"I remember now, his clothes, he's from Liyue!"

"Did you know, Liyue has beings called Immortals, with his strength, he could very well be an Immortal!"

Ying frowned slightly, "Liyue, and Immortals?"

Paimon: "Let's not talk about that for now, we're still in Mondstadt."

After speaking, she began to introduce the Statues of the Seven to the Traveler.

Guinaifen's livestream.

[Mu Yang is an Immortal?]

[What's the deal with Immortals, their name alone sounds powerful]

[There's no way he's weak if he can do that Qinggong]

"Liyue is a country based on Dragon Country, right?"

Guinaifen had specifically researched some information beforehand.

"No wonder Mu Yang's clothes have that pure ancient Chinese wuxia vibe, it's normal that he can do Qinggong."

[The wuxia dream unique to Dragon Country people, so to speak]

[White hair, swordsman, wuxia, so many Dragon Country specializations, just missing red eyes]

Mu Yang had already left that place by now.

But he wasn't heading back to Mondstadt city.

He still had a scene coming up where he'd use the Wind Glider to fight the Anemo Dragon.

Without Venti's help this time.

Mu Yang wasn't sure if he could fly that high on his own.

Returning to the city might expose him.

He came to a Mondstadt region that wasn't open yet.

He did this to prevent rebellious players who didn't follow the story from finding him.

By staying in an unopened area.

Paimon would step in to stop them.

Mu Yang planned to wait for Ying's progress.

He'd watch the livestream first.

In the livestream.

Ying, due to her Anemo elemental attunement.

Had disturbed Stormterror.

Venti turned and glared, "Who?!"

However, he didn't linger.

He immediately fled.

Stormterror roared a few times, then also flew into the sky and left.

[Barbatos, hahaha]

[Venti baby is angry]

[Baby looks so cute when angry]

Little Paimon clutched her chest.

"So close, I almost got blown away."

"Good thing I held onto your hair, thanks."

Ying glanced at her.

"Good thing my hair didn't fall out."

Paimon felt a little embarrassed.

But she really had no choice, there was nothing else nearby to grab onto.

She couldn't exactly grab his clothes.

It wouldn't look good if she tore them.

Paimon was still a bit shaken, "I thought I was going to be eaten."

Ying, on the other hand, hadn't expected this.

"There are dragons in this world? And people who can talk to dragons, is that normal?"

Paimon explained, "Of course it's not normal."

Afterward, the two stood where Stormterror had flown away.

They picked up the crimson crystal.

And continued their journey toward Mondstadt.

They hadn't taken more than a few steps when they suddenly heard someone shouting from behind.

"Hey—you! Wait up!"

A girl with fiery red hair rushed up to them.

She landed in a perfectly standard manner.

"May the Anemo God protect you, stranger!"

"I am Amber, a Reconnaissance Knight of the Knights of Favonius."

"Please state your identities."

Paimon quickly waved her hands, "Hold on, we're not suspicious people."

"Suspicious people always say that."

Ying stated her name.

"Hmm, that doesn't sound like a local name."

Amber continued her questioning.

"And this... mascot, what's the deal with it?"

Ying blurted out, "Emergency Food."

[Hahaha, Emergency Food]

[No one would pick the first option, right?]

[The streamer's hand speed is amazing]

Guinaifen naturally chose the second option.

When playing games, you should always pick the interesting options.

Paimon stomped her feet in frustration.

"That's completely wrong! How can I be worse than a mascot!"

Amber had basically understood.

"So, you're a traveler, is that right?"

"You're not some merchant here for Dragon Slaying, are you?"

Amber's statement confused Ying.

"A merchant for Dragon Slaying?"

Paimon quickly explained.

"No, she's just looking for her brother."

Afterward, escorted by Amber, the two of them...

cleared out a Hilichurl camp.

And entered Mondstadt.

While using the Wind Glider.

Mondstadt was attacked by Stormterror.

Ying was swept into the sky.

Venti intervened to help.

Ying repelled Stormterror high in the sky.

Returning to the ground, Kaeya approached, clapping his hands with a flick of his hips.

"Another one, someone with the ability to fight giant dragons has appeared."

"Are you our guest, or a new storm?"

On Earth.

The bullet comments in the major livestreams exploded.

First, Mu Yang made a sudden appearance.

Then, Amber and Kaeya's lines were also changed accordingly.

It was different from the beta testing period.

And the meaning of both of them seemed to point to the same person.

The same event.

That is—Mu Yang possesses the strength to fight giant dragons.

And possibly even surpass the Anemo Dragon.

Because he came to Mondstadt for Dragon Slaying!

[Isn't this change too bold?]

[All I can say is, Mu Yang is the best.]

[A newly introduced character with such a high position, can they manage it later?]

[Don't worry about that for now, just tell me if you'd pull for him if he's implemented.]

On Mu Yang's side, he saw the black hurricane cover all of Mondstadt.

Not long after, the tornado began to dissipate.

"It seems Stormterror has been driven away."