Chapter 415

Ying ate her cake silently.

She didn't really care.

Anyway, I have money and food now, and we've even arranged to stay at Anqi's house. I have no other needs except to see the God of Wind, but finding the God of Wind has to be done slowly; there's no point in rushing it.

So, Ying doesn't have anything to do right now, so listening to what this street swindler can come up with is a good way to pass the time and help her digest the information.

"Legend has it that in ancient times, the God of Wind and the Four Winds Guardians endured countless hardships to grant the people of Mondstadt their precious freedom. Grateful for the Four Winds Guardians' contributions, the people of Mondstadt decided to build temples to the Four Winds Guardians to worship and honor them. However, as time passed, the people of Mondstadt's territory shifted repeatedly, and Mondstadt City itself moved. Gradually, the Temple of the Four Winds fell into disrepair, now becoming ruins inhabited by monsters. Yet, buried within these ruins lies a vast treasure accumulated from ancient times!"

"A huge treasure? How huge? What's inside?"

"Hehe, just look at this celebration now, and you'll know how enthusiastic the Mondstadt people are about the Four Winds Guardians, who are closest to the God of Wind. Every sacrifice in ancient times would offer the most precious treasures, and after hundreds and thousands of years, do you think it would be enormous?"

"(⊙o⊙) Wow! Traveler, let's go explore the Temple of the Four Winds!"

Paimon was persuaded.

Ying finished her cake, crossed her arms, and said with a stern face:

"What about the treasure map? The treasure map you mentioned didn't appear in your story."

"Ah... Haha, I haven't even mentioned it yet! Actually, the treasure map I obtained is a fragment, recording the locations of three Temple of the Four Winds: the temple of the Eagle of the West Wind, the Wolf of the North Wind, and the Lion of the South Wind. Deep within each of these three temples lies a fragment of the treasure map. Once all three are gathered, they can point to the lair of the Dragon of the East Wind. That's a dragon's lair! Just think about it, legendary dragons sleep atop mountains of treasure. Countless treasures, as high as mountains!"

Wow! That's like a mountain... How many Sweet Flower Chicken could you buy with that?

Paimon has already started wiping his drool.

Sigh...

Ying covered her face and shook her head.

The first time it was said to be a treasure map, the second time it was said that treasure was buried in the Temple of the Four Winds, and the third time it was said to be the treasure of a dragon.

Even though they already knew Paimon's intelligence level, to be so easily fooled by such words shows how foolish and greedy they are.

Venti then pulled a very new piece of paper out of her pocket.

"Here you go, this is a map that records the locations of the three temples. There's only one copy, so it's extremely precious, so please cherish it."

"Aren't you going?"

Ying revealed dead fish eyes, with a cold expression that showed she had seen through everything.

Venti tapped her head, stuck out her tongue, and said cutely:

"I've been banned from busking, haven't I? If I don't take advantage of these few days of celebration to drink my fill for a month, I won't be able to keep up later. Besides, I'm just a weak and powerless bard; even if I went along, I'd only be a burden to you two. The dragon's treasure is destined to be out of my reach. I only hope that you two great heroes can achieve your wish and find inexhaustible treasure. After that, I'll be content as long as you can buy me a few drinks at the [Angel's Share] tavern."

"Wow, you're so kind."

Paimon was deeply moved, but quickly snatched the blueprints back, as if afraid Venti would take them back.

Upon unfolding it, one sees a simple map drawn on a brand-new sheet of paper, resembling a simple sketch.

"This doesn't look like an ancient treasure map to me at all! It's too hastily made!"

"Ahem! Brave and fearless hero, you must understand that treasure maps are often secretly drawn by groups of treasure hunters. They don't have the skills of professional draftsmen, so it's normal for them to draw them concisely. In fact, this style of drawing further proves that it was left by people who specifically search for treasure. Hero, think about it again, that's a treasure as high as a mountain!"

"(⊙o⊙) Wow, a mountain of treasure! You're right! Ying, let's go!"

Paimon held up the map, his smile incredibly bright, his eyes sparkling with the shape of Mora.

Ying curled her lips expressionlessly.

Just listen to the liar's nonsense and forget about it; she'd be a fool to actually do it.

"Speaking of which, if we find the treasure maps of the three temples, and then follow the complete map to find the Dragon of the East Wind, then meeting the God of Wind should be no problem at all. After all, the Dragon of the East Wind is the God of Wind's closest attendant, and probably only He in all of Mondstadt knows where the God of Wind is."

"... Paimon, let's go to the nearest temple first."

Ying grabbed Paimon's head with one hand and snatched the map with the other, studying it as they set off.

Although it sounded like a scam at first glance, he hadn't asked them for money. What if it was real? What if he could actually find the God of Wind? Anyway, Ying didn't have any other way to ensure she saw the God of Wind, and with nothing else to do, she figured she might as well give it a try.

Wendy appeared next to Venti while eating an apple.

"Is she out of her mind? She just believed it like that? Didn't she consider that you might be the bad guy who set a trap there?"

"Hey, I don't look like a bad guy at all, do I?"

"I think it's because she's very good at fighting, so she's quite confident. After all, you look very weak, so you don't need to be afraid of anything even if you set up a trap."

"Hehe!"

Venti spread her hands, showing no shame whatsoever, but instead beaming with a smile.

Wendy ignored Barbatos's cuteness and said quietly:

"So, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for? A floating spirit of unknown origin, and a peculiar traveler who can use Elemental Power without the Vision?"

"But I have a more important task to ask of you now."

"What?"

"Please, please go and explain to the cult that I really did fall into the lake, so please don't stop me from singing to earn money for drinks! A month is just too long! Please, this is my lifelong request!"

Venti clasped her hands together and bowed in worship.

"Oh!"

Wendy sneered, her expression cold and disdainful, and left as if nothing had happened.