SFS Chapter 157: He keeps asking for alcohol.
Chapter 157: He keeps asking for alcohol.
"Paimon, do you want to come and hide in my arms?"
During the short journey from Starfall Lake to Whispering Forest, Paimon had lost count of how many times Xu Ning had said this phrase.
This made her feel that the person next to her was really long-winded.
And this person just said that there's a wind dragon causing havoc near Mondstadt, and that you might run into it, so he told you to get into... into his arms, and that you wouldn't be afraid if he held you.
This guy is probably making up lies to scare people.
The skies of Mondstadt, cleansed by winds that have flowed for millennia, appear even clearer on a sunny day; where can one see any evil dragons or fierce winds?
Paimon secretly told Sora his thoughts.
Kong shook his head and said, "What he said is probably true."
"Firstly, there's no benefit for him in lying to us..."
Paimon: Yes, yes, he has his eye on me!
"Secondly, I have found more than one wrecked truck on this main road."
Hearing Kong say that, Paimon perked up and began to look around at the strange sights on both sides of the road.
"Hooh..."
A deep roar suddenly echoed through the Whispering Forest.
Xu Ning's spirits lifted. Had that person come out yet?
If I hadn't brought Kong here, it's uncertain whether that guy would have even come out.
"Please wait here for a moment, I'll go in and check the situation first."
Xu Ning gave Kong and Paimon some instructions, then flashed into the forest and ran towards the source of the sound.
Paimon said to the air from behind, "This person is a bit strange, but he's exceptionally reliable right now."
Kong chuckled. "Xu Ning has many strange traits. You haven't seen his so-called fishing yet. I'll show you next time."
After entering the Whispering Forest, Xu Ning quickly found the wind dragon Tvalin.
Honestly, given Tvalin's size, it would be very difficult to find him.
Xu Ning found a big tree to hide under, peeked out, and saw the boy in green clothes gently stroking the dragon's beak of Tvalin.
Dvalin let out a short, low growl. The green-clad youth seemed to glance in their direction intentionally or unintentionally, but then looked back at Dvalin.
"Don't be afraid... Don't worry, I'm back."
Xu Ning watched as the wind element flowed through the boy's hand, washing over Dvalin's massive body again and again, and knew that He was using His power to detoxify Dvalin.
"There really is a dragon?" A blond head popped out from beside Xu Ning.
"Is he talking to a dragon?" A white-haired head peeked out from beside Xu Ning.
Xu Ning sighed helplessly, "I should have tied you all up outside the woods."
And it's time to teach you the art of stealth. With our three big heads (black, gold, and white) all grouped together, how blind would anyone have to be to not see us?
Moreover, Kong was gathering wind elements between his hands.
Paimon also sensed that something was wrong.
"Kong, stop right now."
"I can't control myself anymore..."
Kong desperately suppressed the gathering of elemental power in his hands, but it seemed to have little effect.
Meanwhile, Tvalin was clearly alarmed by the unusual gathering of wind elements.
With a sudden roar, Dvalin instantly broke free from the green-clad boy. With his six wings flapping and the wind howling, Dvalin spun around and soared into the sky.
"what……"
In the howling wind, Paimon grabbed Xu Ning's hair tightly, making him think for a moment that he was going bald.
Why did you suddenly think of me at this particular time?
Xu Ning's vision blurred with tears from the pain. With great effort, she opened her eyes and saw blood dripping from the green-clad youth's hands. Then, with his cloak billowing, he turned and ran away.
Xu Ning frantically pulled Paimon, who was squinting and howling, off his head and said angrily, "I told you to come into my arms and hide. Even if you didn't want to, don't pull my hair!"
Paimon floated in the air with his hands behind his back, and said apologetically, "Kong was gathering elemental power at that time, so thanks anyway. I thought I was going to be eaten."
Xu Ning shook his head, glanced at the apologetic Kong, and, ignoring the two clowns, said, "We'll meet in Mondstadt," before chasing after the green-clad boy.
The Whispering Forest was flanked by cliffs on both sides. Xu Ning had only walked a few steps when he spotted a patch of green on one of the cliffs.
The boy in green didn't go far, but instead circled around to the top of the cliff, seemingly observing Kong and Paimon below.
Xu Ning climbed the mountain from the side and walked behind the boy in green.
Meanwhile, Kong and Paimon below had also discovered the floating red crystal. Paimon seemed quite wary of the crystal and kept his distance.
Kong, however, was completely unaware as he carefully tucked it into the package.
"What a strange stranger you are, don't you think?"
The boy in green seemed completely unconcerned about Xu Ning's arrival, and instead chatted with him with a smile.
This made Xu Ning hesitate. "Do you know who I am?"
"Ah, I seem to have forgotten that the opening of a narrative poem should begin with a background introduction."
The green-clad youth squinted and smiled, "The first thing I did upon waking up was to retrieve the fine wine that had been buried in Fengqi for many years and go to Liyue to find that old man."
"After sleeping for so long, if you want to know what has happened recently, asking that old man is definitely the right thing to do."
"I heard about you and tasted your wine at his place. How should I put it? It felt strangely familiar."
Xu Ning never expected that this Wind God would so openly reveal his identity in front of him.
"Then what should I call you? Wendy or Lord Barbatos?"
The green-clad wind god Wendy stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then said seriously, "A name is nothing more than a title. No matter what you're called, it doesn't change the fact that I am the wind god, right? So, are you interested in becoming my apostle? If you are, quickly offer your tribute!"
Xu Ning stared speechlessly at the Wind God, who was completely unserious. "What apostle, what offer? You just want some wine, don't you?"
"Oops? Were we found out?" Wendy scratched her head and laughed sheepishly. "When you entered the forest just now, I could smell the alcohol on you in the wind. Even Dvalin said it smelled good."
You really can't stop talking about drinking, you even bring up Tvalin when you're trying to flatter me!
Xu Ning took out a porcelain bowl and placed it next to Wendy. "Which one do you want to drink?"
Wendy tapped her chin and said, "I like the wind, and I like alcohol, so let's have a bar made from the wind!"
Xu Ning's forehead immediately creased with three black lines. Did you think this was ordering food?
And how do you turn the wind into wine?
Xu Ning replied stiffly, "No, if I brew it, I will notify you immediately."
"Then let's have Ganli, a wine as sweet as the name of Guojiu Lake."
Xu Ning filled the bowl of wine in Wendy's hand and watched her slowly drink it all.
"The wind element that went out of control when you were empty-handed just now, was that something you did on purpose?"