An Anemo Vision (✓)

Similar, but not entirely.

But compared to the bard's complaint, the bard himself was far more worthy of Chen Luo's attention.

"Looks like Barbatos, the useless kind?!" Chen Luo had wanted to say that, but reason stopped him.

A guest had finally come by. What if he scared the other person away by talking nonsense?

Thinking of this, Chen Luo could not help glancing at the Blank Vision hanging from his waist.

That was something Chen Luo had pulled, one of two four-star items. The other was a title.

This Blank Vision, as its name suggested, had no element and had not been activated.

The fact that it could be a four-star item was enough to show how precious it was. After all, five-star items were already Talent Pendant-tier items.

Just like this bar: though unremarkable in appearance, it could connect to a Different World.

As for a Blank Vision... honestly, it really could be bought with Mora. Ningguang seemed to have done something like that before.

Although Chen Luo did not play Genshin Impact much anymore, quite a few of his "friends" played it. Chen Luo still knew these strange memes.

As for the other four-star title, Friend of the Non-Human, its effect was to increase the favorability of all lifeforms with non-human traits.

Only after unlocking that title did Chen Luo realize that his Chen the Great Philanthropist was actually a five-star title.

"You're the bartender here, right? What kind of drinks does this bar have?" The bard who never did anything serious sat down in the seat before Chen Luo's counter without a hint of politeness.

"Tell me what you want to drink, and I can mix it for you." Chen Luo glanced at the endless rows of drinks in the bar shop and answered confidently.

Perhaps because of the bar's blessing, Chen Luo felt as though he could mix any drink while inside this bar. Once he left, he probably would not be so capable.

After all, if he had never even heard of a drink before, asking Chen Luo to make it would be a real headache. The ingredients would also be a problem.

"By the way, where did you see this bar?" Chen Luo asked curiously.

"Huh, isn't this your bar? Why are you asking me? Oh, right, now that you mention it, I think I saw this bar at Whisperwind Plains. Come to think of it, seeing a bar at Whisperwind Plains does sound pretty absurd." The bard patted his head.

"Whisperwind Plains... To be honest with you, this bar is actually an inheritance I received. It can appear anywhere in the world, and today is my first day inheriting it." Chen Luo explained it in a way the other person could more easily understand.

It was not as though Chen Luo had no sense of caution, but the Anemo Archon Barbatos before him truly made it difficult for anyone to be wary.

The Anemo Archon Barbatos from Genshin Impact, who went by the alias Venti, was somewhat unreliable, but there was no need to worry about him being a bad person.

Yes, him.

Although the bard before him was as beautiful as a woman, he was indeed male.

The Anemo Archon Barbatos had originally been a Spirit of Wind, and Spirits of Wind had no gender. Venti had once been one of Barbatos's male friends. After his death, Barbatos had taken on Venti's appearance and borrowed his name.

As for Venti's true gender... the official word was that Venti was male, but whether one believed it was up to each individual.

"So that's how it is. This really is a fascinating bar. But it looks like there isn't a single bottle of alcohol in the liquor cabinet." Venti pointed at the cabinet behind Chen Luo.

"You've already accepted that this is a bar that can appear in any corner of the world, so why can't you accept that it can produce alcohol out of thin air?" Chen Luo asked in return.

"That makes sense." After a moment of surprise, Venti nodded.

"Since you say you can mix any drink, then make me a glass of wine brewed with wind." Realizing that this bar truly was rather magical, Venti made the request without any hesitation.

"..." Chen Luo stared at Venti coldly.

"What is it? You said you could make any drink. Can't you make it? Then apple wine will do instead." Venti settled for the next best thing.

"No, although I find it hard to believe too, I really can make wine brewed with wind. The question is, do you have any money?" Under the bar's blessing, Chen Luo could clearly sense that he truly could make the wine Venti had mentioned.

But the issue was... he could not give it away for free.

"Huh? Such a magical bar still wants Mora?" Venti was taken aback.

"Of course. What kind of bar doesn't charge money? Unless it's running an event."

"Then is this bar running an event right now? You said this is your first day opening, didn't you? For a grand opening, the first drink should naturally be free. At worst, I'll play the lyre and sing you a song. I'm the best bard in all of Teyvat." Venti said proudly.

"Can I? Can I? Can I?" Venti then looked at Chen Luo expectantly.

Ding! You have a new commission.

Wine of Wind: The Anemo Archon Barbatos wants a glass of wine brewed with wind.

Reward: 20 Primogems + Divine Recognition + Song of the Anemo Archon.

Difficulty: One star

"...Since it's a grand opening, the first glass will be free." After a moment of silence, Chen Luo nodded.

As expected of the Anemo Archon. Though he did no serious work, his rewards seemed generous.

Opening this bar was profitable!

Anemo Vision (√)

Venti's request was demanding: he wanted a glass of wine brewed with wind.

Normally, there was no way bartending could produce such wine, but Chen Luo was blessed by the bar here.

However, this was clearly not ordinary alcohol, so making a glass of wine of wind required five portions of ingredients.

That was half a Primogem.

But between half a Primogem and twenty Primogems, Chen Luo could tell which was more valuable, especially with the other rewards included.

Chen Luo actually suspected that the reason Venti gave him recognition after he made the drink might have been because of his two titles.

Friend of the Non-Human: Increases the favorability of all lifeforms with non-human traits.

Chen the Great Philanthropist: Makes it easier to gain others' trust.

Venti himself was not human, but a Spirit of Wind, so he was naturally covered by the range of that purple title.

So this was an unbelievably lucky start.

"This is truly miraculous." Venti stared wide-eyed at the glass before him, which emitted faint traces of a gentle breeze.

When he lifted the glass, he could even feel a familiar, mild wind brushing against his face.

With the breeze caressing him, Venti drained the glass in one gulp.

Chen Luo watched Venti close his eyes and savor the drink, saying nothing.

Chen Luo simply felt that he should not disturb him right now, even though this was his own establishment.

"Thank you, stranger. Hello, my name is Venti, the best bard in all of Teyvat. It is a pleasure to meet you."

After a long while, Venti finally opened his eyes again and extended a hand to Chen Luo across the counter.

"Hello, I'm Chen Luo. My hobby is helping people." Chen Luo shook his hand.

Is this really a man's hand? It feels even better to hold than Herrscher of Knowledge's hand.

That was the thought that popped into Chen Luo's mind the moment he grasped it.

"Excellent. From now on, we're friends. So... as a friend, can you pour me another glass?" Venti winked at Chen Luo playfully.

"...Would apple wine work?" Chen Luo asked after a brief silence.

"Of course. Or rather, I would be deeply grateful." Venti nodded in delight.

Venti was very fond of apple wine.

The previous drink was enough as an occasional treat. If he drank too much of it, he would lose that indescribable sense of emotion.

"Drink this one slowly." Chen Luo directly bought a finished bottle of apple wine from the shop and pushed it before Venti.

"What a huge glass! Thanks, Chen Luo!" Venti was surprised to see that the cup was bigger than his face.

"You're welcome." Since this was a finished drink and required only one ingredient without needing to be mixed with anything else, the serving was especially large.

"But before drinking, let me fulfill my promise. Let me sing you a song." Venti picked up the lyre beside him.

"Although I only have one listener, with the help of that glass of wine just now, this may be the best song I've ever sung."

"Then... what's the song called?" Chen Luo asked.

"I was going to call it 'If You Are Trapped in a Land Without Wind,' but that feels a little too sorrowful. Let's change it to 'The Wind Has Risen.'" After thinking for a moment, Venti smiled.

Then Venti plucked the strings of his Lyre of Winds.

Though the real Lyre of Winds was kept in Mondstadt Cathedral, the lyre in the Anemo Archon's hands was the Lyre of Winds.

Venti truly was the best bard on the Teyvat Continent. His singing was melodious, melancholy yet cheerful, and accompanied by the lingering notes of his lyre, it drew Chen Luo in without him realizing it.

When Chen Luo finally pulled himself free from the song, he felt the Vision hanging at his waist being enveloped by a gentle wind as it quietly floated before him.

Ding! Mission completed beyond expectations. Primogem reward doubled.

Divine Recognition...

"I never thought I could possess a Vision too." Chen Luo looked at the Vision floating before him, his heart filled with complicated emotions.

"Perhaps Lord Anemo Archon Barbatos is watching over you and has acknowledged you as such a generous bartender." Venti winked at Chen Luo before lifting the apple wine before him.

Obtaining a Vision itself represented Divine Recognition. Chen Luo's Blank Vision being activated might have had something to do with the reward he had just received.

But no matter what, Chen Luo was now someone with an Anemo Vision, and it was an Anemo Vision.

Wait, an Anemo Vision, an Unsheathed Sword, a one-handed sword...

A happy wind boy?

Well, damn.

Although Chen Luo would have preferred an Electro Vision over an Anemo Vision.

Because an Electro Vision should have somewhat stronger offensive power.

Or a Hydro Vision, which could heal him to some extent.

A Geo Vision would work too. Most of them could provide shields.

Cryo would be fine as well. Summer vacation was coming soon, so he could save on air conditioning costs.

Still, Chen Luo did not dislike the Anemo Vision. After all, wind symbolized freedom, and with wind's blessing, he could run faster.

The forty Primogems had already arrived, and that inexplicable strengthening power had also slightly improved Chen Luo's physical fitness.

"Apple wine tastes good." Venti praised it after setting down his cup.

"Is that because it's free, or because it really tastes good?" Chen Luo could not help asking.

"It really tastes good. I have no idea where these wines come from, but their quality is quite excellent." Venti nodded.

"Thanks for the compliment. Oh, right, if you don't mind, could you grant my bar the rights to play that song you just sang?" Chen Luo suddenly asked.

"What do you mean?" Venti was confused for a moment.

"I discovered that while you were singing just now, the bar automatically recorded your voice." As he said this, Chen Luo lightly tapped the counter.

At Chen Luo's command, a melodious singing voice began to play, only to be paused moments later at his gesture.

That voice was almost identical to Venti's singing from earlier, remarkably lifelike.

"What a magical thing. As expected of such a magical bar. It can even copy someone's voice. If I had something like this, I would never have to repeatedly play the same song again. I could spend more time drinking." Venti's eyes sparkled.

"So, how about giving me the rights to play this song? In exchange, every time you come, I can give you a glass of apple wine like the one just now. But if you want especially unusual drinks, those will cost extra." Chen Luo said.

"Of course. Why not? Bards exist to bring songs to others. Besides, I can get a huge glass of excellent apple wine. Deal." Venti did not hesitate.

Although Venti was broke as could be, that was truly what he believed.

Bring songs, hope, and wind to others.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. So, can I have another glass of apple wine? Consider it payment starting from today." Venti pushed the empty oversized cup toward Chen Luo.

"...You really are a drunkard. How did you manage to drink such a huge barrel of wine?" Chen Luo looked at Venti in confusion.

Chen Luo did not drink at all, so he truly could not understand it.