"... Finally, Nara Jiang Xiaofeng, you've dealt with Avatar of Marana."
Arraja spoke.
" Aranara will thank you for everything you've done."
"As a token of my gratitude, I have a book here that Nara left behind..."
As he spoke, Arraja took a book from the cabinet next to him.
"This book was left to us by a golden Nara, whose name was Nara Varuna."
"He told us that we would meet other people who deserved to own this Aranyaka..."
Jiang Xiaofeng looked at the book, remaining silent for a moment.
"So, it's actually a huge network of relationships..."
Jiang Xiaofeng looked at the Aranyaka and sighed.
" The Nara' might not be referring to Nara Jiang Xiaofeng, but I think you deserve to hold this Aranyaka."
"You are a true warrior, and the children of Aranara will no longer need to become new Ashvattha Tree."
"As an elder of Aranara, I thank you, Nara Jiang Xiaofeng."
Jiang Xiaofeng nodded.
It's best not to try and fool these naive Aranara...
no.
I'm determined to take one Aranara with me no matter what.
Jiang Xiaofeng looked at Arama beside him.
You're the one.
Jiang Xiaofeng made up his mind and spoke.
" Arraja, that's your name, isn't it?"
Arraja nodded.
"Is there a problem with Nara Jiang Xiaofeng?"
Jiang Xiaofeng, holding the Aranyaka, said, "Giving me this book would be a waste. You should keep it for Aranara."
"Don't worry, it's not that I don't accept your friendship, it's just that I feel I'm not worthy."
Arraja shook his head. "You've proven yourself! You are the warrior of Vanarana!"
Jiang Xiaofeng shook his head and pointed at Arama: "I don't want the Aranyaka. I want to take this little guy with me, is that okay?"
Arraja was taken aback, then looked at Arama.
" Arama, are you willing to go with Nara Jiang Xiaofeng?"
When Arama saw that the conversation had turned to him, he quickly stood up. "I really like Nara! I'm willing to follow Black Nara!"
Seeing this, Arraja nodded. "Alright then, Nara Jiang Xiaofeng, I hope you will treat Arama well."
" Arama is a very innocent child. I hope you won't lie to him, and you won't lie to Vanarana."
Jiang Xiaofeng shrugged. "You underestimate me."
"Don't worry, I won't break my promise."
Jiang Xiaofeng carried Aranara away from Vanarana.
In Sanctuary of Surasthana, Lesser Grass Lord Nahida was playing cat's cradle when she suddenly saw Jiang Xiaofeng appear.
You're here!
Nahida ran up to Jiang Xiaofeng and looked up at Jiang Xiaofeng.
"Yes, Nahida, I've brought you a playmate."
"Also, I'll give you an Void Eye. If you want to go out and play, use the Void Eye to open a portal to Mondstadt and find that spider. She'll know what to do."
Nahida looked at the young Aranara, then at Jiang Xiaofeng: "You've been to Vanarana?"
Jiang Xiaofeng was somewhat surprised. "You actually know about that place?"
Nahida nodded. "After all, the Aranara are considered followers of the Dendro Archon, even if they belong to the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata..."
Nahida stopped speaking loudly and instead held Arama in her arms, whispering to Arama.
Jiang Xiaofeng looked at the two little ones who seemed to have missed out on their childhood and sighed.
"Did I just find myself a child?"
Jiang Xiaofeng simply brought Nahida and Arama directly to Mondstadt City.
Inside the Void Knights.
Spider Woman nodded in response to Jiang Xiaofeng's instructions.
Inside the Void Church, Nahida and Arama faced a smiling Anna.
Just then, Jiang Xiaofeng arrived.
" Anna, it's been so long since we've been together, give me a kiss."
Jiang Xiaofeng hugged Anna and kissed her passionately for a while before letting Anna go.
"Where did you get this little elf and this child?"
Jiang Xiaofeng pulled Anna aside, explaining, "Like this, like this..."
Anna nodded.
"So, you're going to leave these two kids, who are clearly much older but have the mentality of children, to me to take care of?"
Jiang Xiaofeng: "... You could say that."
Anna sighed, "Fine, let's just say it's a good start for getting used to kids."
Jiang Xiaofeng was taken aback, then felt a little guilty.
"I'm sorry, Anna, I couldn't give you a child."
As he spoke, Jiang Xiaofeng hugged Anna.
Anna rested her chin on Jiang Xiaofeng's shoulder. "I don't care about that..."
I just missed you.
"Spend the day with me today, you haven't had a break in ages, and there's a night market tonight..."
"Just consider it a vacation for myself, a chance to relax."
Actually, I relax every day.
Instead of spoiling the mood with those words, Jiang Xiaofeng hugged Anna tightly.
After a long while, Jiang Xiaofeng finally released Anna.
"Let me stay with you for a few more days, Anna."
I miss you too.
Jiang Xiaofeng said gently.
Anna lowered her head and nodded almost imperceptibly twice.
Nahida was teaching Arama how to play cat's cradle when Jiang Xiaofeng walked over with Anna in his arms.
"Let's go, Nahida, Arama, let's go for a stroll in the city."
Nahida nodded, then jumped off the chair with Arama in her arms.
The three of them, along with Aranara, walked towards the entrance of the Void Church, completely ignoring Sumeru, who was now acting like a madman.
" The Dendro Archon is lost!"
The news spread through the Akademiya with the speed of a burning fire.
The Akademiya was practically going crazy; they searched every inch of Sumeru but couldn't find the Lesser Lord Kusanali.
Left with no other choice, the Akademiya had to temporarily block the news and send Corps of Thirty to search for the Lesser Lord Kusanali in the wild.
After all, the Lesser Lord Kusanali Lesser Lord Kusanali be in trouble, but it absolutely cannot be allowed to suffer any mishaps before the new god is completed!
The great sage pulled at his hair, his brow furrowed in worry.
"Go and investigate who has recently come to Sumeru City! Go and investigate!"
The great sage roared.
Soon, information about Jiang Xiaofeng, the new king of Mondstadt, was uploaded.
"The new king of Mondstadt, Jiang Xiaofeng..."
The great sage stared at Jiang Xiaofeng's portrait with a grim expression.
"You definitely had something to do with the disappearance of the Lesser Lord Kusanali!"
"Wanted! The new king of Mondstadt! Jiang Xiaofeng!"
"He must return the Lesser Lord Kusanali to Sumeru by today!"
Otherwise, Sumeru fears no war!
"Go quickly!"
The great sage seemed to have gone mad, issuing commands through the Void.
Night fell quickly.
There's still no news from Jiang Xiaofeng.
The great sage was furious. "Guards!"
The Great Sage was acting like a madman, while Jiang Xiaofeng remained calm and collected.
The holders of the Vision of Mondstadt gathered at the night market to welcome the arrival of Nahida, the Lesser Lord Kusanali.
Yes, Jiang Xiaofeng directly revealed Nahida's identity.
"Let's drink to the freedom of the Dendro Archon Nahida!"
Jiang Xiaofeng raised a glass of beverage and shouted loudly.
Cheers to Nahida! Wuhu!
Dozens of cups clinked together.
Arama looked at the large cup, then at the cups that others had picked up so easily, and fell into thought...
" Arama, here you go."
Arama turned to look at the small cup, then glanced at Anna, who was smiling.
"Thank you, Nara the White!"