A Worthwhile Journey

I saw that the food was almost ready, and there were no new guests. I felt that Gragas should be free, so I went to the kitchen to look for him.🎄🐼 ➅9sùx.ČόM 😾🐟

Sure enough, he had nothing to do and was drinking by himself.

"Yasuo! You've come at the perfect time. Come have a couple of drinks with me, I'm exhausted."

"Is it a problem that business is too good?"

"I don't like this kind of life. I'll leave once I've earned more money. Being an explorer like you is my true passion!"

"Then you should really train a successor, otherwise these cooking and brewing skills will be lost. My friends really love your cooking."

"This skill is not something that ordinary people can learn, and I don't have the patience to teach apprentices."

"So, who taught you to cook and brew wine?"

"Well... you wouldn't know even if I told you."

Are you sure?

"Cough cough cough..."

Upon hearing me speak in English, Gragas choked on his drink and coughed for quite a while.

Li Yuanbao once told me that Gragas was an allied invader who invaded Huaxia at the end of the 19th century. I thought he might be able to understand English, but I was surprised to find that he was actually quite astonished.

"Yasuo, what did you just say?"

Don't be surprised, it's your hometown language.

"You! How did you know?"

"I've met Li Yuanbao, and he told me everything. Besides, we're from the same country."

"What a coincidence!" Gragas stammered.

I told him how I met Li Yuanbao, and then we started chatting. The content was basically the same; we both traveled to this world by accident.

Unlike Li Yuanbao, Gragas didn't want to stay in Runeterra forever. Although he enjoyed exploring this world, he longed to return and share his experiences with others.

Others will definitely think you're talking nonsense.

"Haha, let them think what they want. A story is just a story; whether it's true or false is irrelevant."

"I hope you find a way back soon, and don't forget to let me know when you do."

"You want to go back too?"

"I... I'd like to make some preparations first."

We were chatting idly, when the waiter interrupted us, "Boss, this is the order from a new customer."

"Okay, tell them to wait a moment, it'll be ready in a minute!"

Seeing that Gragas was busy, I said goodbye to him and returned to the table. Everyone had already eaten and drunk their fill, so we continued on our way.

The Winter's Claw tribe, like the Avarosa tribe, originally lived on the plains at the foot of the mountains. However, due to recent trade, they migrated far to the south, which allowed us to arrive quickly.

Sejuani welcomed me. Since activating her Blood of Ice, she has not only become much stronger, but her overall demeanor has also improved significantly.

Welcome, Yasuo!

"Thank you. I've seen a lot of changes in Freljord along the way. It seems you've managed it very well!"

"You deserve credit for this as well; after all, you helped to facilitate the union of Freljord and Noxus, which led to their gradual prosperity."

"Since I've done such a big favor, can I ask for something in return?"

"I knew you wouldn't come here unless there was something wrong, but I'm curious, is there something you can't handle?"

"You overestimate me. I'd like to borrow some powerful warriors from you."

"Then you've come to the wrong place. Winter's Claw has never had such a custom."

Sejuani was much more enthusiastic than before, but that didn't mean she was easy to talk to. When she heard that I wanted to borrow some fighting power, she immediately refused.

There was nothing I could do but tell her about the rise of the Vastaya, hoping she would reconsider after hearing it, but she still refused.

"I understand what's going on, but I'm sorry, I still can't agree to Yasuo's request. Enemies like the Vastaya are too powerful; I can't let my subordinates die needlessly."

You're still the same...

"But I can go with you!"

I thought Sejuani was still stuck in her ways and unwilling to contribute the power of the Winter's Claw, but I didn't expect her to want to participate in this war herself!

What I wanted was quality, not quantity, and having her, with her Blood of Ice, join us would be even better!

"That's wonderful! We need a strongman like you to join us. But as the leader of the Winter's Claw, wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to not have a couple of bodyguards?"

"You're so cunning, Yasuo! In the end, you just want me to choose a powerful warrior to accompany you!"

"You don't need to choose, I'll choose. Three people will do: Jeram, the Olaf brothers, and Udyr."

"Udyr will naturally be with me, and Olaf is fine too; I heard he just got back a few days ago. Jeram, though, is out of the question; he's traveling with his sweetheart."

"That guy's in love? What girl would want him!"

"You know what, she's a very beautiful girl. Her golden hair is like it's been oiled, and her skin is so fair it's enviable..."

Sejuani described a whole bunch of words, mostly using terms like "beautiful," and then I suddenly thought of Mona. Could it be her?

"You sound familiar. Is that girl named Mona?"

"You know him too?"

"Hmm, we have some history together..."

I first met Mona in the barbarian homeland. I was spying on Bernie's camp when I accidentally discovered her and took her hostage. Little did I know that she was a Charming Women and a spy sent by Tiana to investigate Uncle Wolf.

At that time, I realized that Jeram had fallen in love with her at first sight, but it was normal for a young and impetuous man to react to a charming and alluring Charming Women.

Later, she helped us break through the encirclement of Avarosa's army and went back to continue her mission, but was discovered by Uncle Wolf and nailed to a wooden frame. When Jeram saw this, he immediately lost his mind.

Fortunately, Riven summoned Tam with the box in time, which saved Mona's life. Later, I told Mona about Jeram's love, and it seems she has now accepted his feelings.

Sejuani chuckled after hearing my words, "That Jeram kid, he can even get horny during wartime. I wonder where he's having fun right now!"

"Never mind him, let's grab Olaf and head out now. I've been gone for days, and I wonder how Ionia is doing!"

"Aren't you planning to go find Darius? He has quite a few formidable generals under his command!"

"A friend of mine has already contacted him, so I don't need to worry about it. After all, Ionia is the first place Noxus united, and he won't stand idly by."

Olaf was overjoyed when he heard I was taking him to fight, and he immediately came with us.

Looking at these powerful people, I felt a sense of comfort; it was all worth the trip!