This Immortal Is Not Good with Words (Continued)
Having spent so long cultivating in the mountains, the sudden prospect of being asked to take on a task, especially one involving going abroad, was somewhat disheartening. However, since the Emperor had spoken, and it concerned a matter of great importance to the safety of Teyvat, Cloud Retainer, realizing he was suitable, promptly offered his services.
Zhongli nodded.
"Cloud Retainer, that's a good idea. Wendy, what do you think?"
"Smack smack... Huh? Are you asking me?"
Wendy, her cheeks bulging from eating, looked up at Zhongli and the other immortals with clear, bewildered eyes.
It's no wonder she was so upset. After enduring so much hardship and sleeping outdoors for so long, she was finally able to have a hot and delicious meal, so of course she wanted to eat to her heart's content.
Wendy gulped down all her food, then reached out and shook hands with Cloud Retainer's wings.
"Cloud Retainer, please give me your guidance along the way."
"Not at all, not at all. Since it is such a big matter, Liyue Mondstadt should stand together and guide each other."
"Then, shall we continue eating? There's still plenty of food."
"Of course, one must be well-fed and clothed before one can get things done. Your Highness Wendy, please."
The man and the bird decided to sit together.
Cloud Retainer was a gourmet, and Wendy was also a culinary expert. They quickly found common ground in the topic of food and began to chat endlessly. Before long, they felt like they had known each other for a long time, and no one else could get a word in edgewise.
Zhongli watched this scene with a smile and a nod, pleased to see the immortals and Wendy deepen their friendship. However, when his gaze fell on Xiao, who sat silently with a cold expression, Zhongli couldn't help but sigh silently.
As the banquet drew to a close, Zhongli spoke:
"Wendy, Barbatos has the ability to soothe emotions and suppress filth with music. I wonder if you, also Anemo Archon, could do the same..."
"Huh? I'm alright with this. I just helped Dvalin suppress the poison blood, and it worked well."
"Then, please do me a favor."
Zhongli smiled and pointed at Xiao.
Xiao blinked in surprise.
"Your Majesty, I..."
"It's alright, let's give it a try."
Zhongli said casually. However, in the eyes of the immortals, this was the Vago Rock King doing a favor for the young prince of Mondstadt. But no one said anything. As the only remaining Yaksha in the world, Xiao understood what he carried and that he deserved this favor.
Wendy smiled, focused her mind, and brought the flute that Xiao had given her to her lips.
"?~~"
The clear and beautiful music rose with the wind at sunset, bringing boundless peace and tranquility, quietly soothing the restlessness of people's hearts.
Xiao silently closed his eyes, and after a while, black energy rose from his body. However, amidst the gentle breeze and music, his expression remained remarkably calm, and even the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.
The immortals also witnessed Wendy's superb skills and the unique power she possessed that flowed through the wind. This showed that although the young princess was still young, her control over power and authority was already considerable.
The enchanting sound of the flute echoed across the mountaintop until sunset and moonrise.
Afterwards, the immortals departed, and Wendy and Cloud Retainer also got up and flew to Sumeru.
After a while, in the moonlight, a graceful and beautiful figure slowly walked over.
Shenhe returned from her mountain retreat, but the familiar bird was nowhere to be seen. She entered the cave, only to find it eerily silent and devoid of birds, leaving her puzzled. She then ventured out of the cave again, catching a faint scent of lingering wine and delicacies, but had no idea what had transpired.
"Master...?"
The Moonlit Fairy tilted her head adorably, revealing an utterly bewildered expression.