Chapter 18: The Adventure Begins

Ogihua Island, named after the large area of Ogihua that grows in the shallows, is a natural shallow wetland in northern Liyue.

Alluvial plains and shoals formed by the flow of the Bishui River. The waterfall in the northwest corner has a certain reputation among travelers. The water and grass are abundant, the products are abundant, and it is a fertile soil around Qingce Mountain.

The abundant watersheds and the crisscrossing of the river network create a rich ecosystem of diverse flora and fauna, which also makes for a wonderful landscape for visitors.

At the same time, Ogihuazhou is also the gateway from Mondstadt to Liyue by land, so caravans often stop here. Built deep in the river, the Wangshu Inn is the landmark here.

Today, a group of 4 people broke the tranquility of the early morning and came to the landmark of Dihuazhou, the Wangshu Inn built on a huge rock pillar.

Three days ago, Xingqiu came to Wanmin Hall with Chongyun excitedly, saying that he had found an ancient map, which recorded an ancient ruin, which may have the remnants of ancient knights, and asked Xiangling to help prepare some dry food, and he and Chongyun were going on an adventure.

The location marked on the map in Xingqiu's hand is Mizusawa Hagibara in the Ogihua Continent, and in Liyue folklore, it is the place where the rustling of grass and frogs chirp in harmony, and the final resting place of countless knights in ancient times.

So after Xingqiu got the map, he happily pulled Chongyun, who was cultivating at home, and prepared to start an adventure to find ancient knights.

And Xiangling happened to be going to Dihuazhou, not to go on an adventure like Xingqiu, but to pass through Dihuazhou and then turn to Shimen, and after Shimen, you can go to Mondstadt.

That's right, Xiangling wanted to go to Mondstadt, and after listening to a large number of adventures in Mondstadt, Xiangling became very, very interested in the forest pig of Qingquan Town mentioned in the story, as well as the ancient snow pig frozen in the snowy mountains.

And what interests Xiangling the most is the rumored demon dragon, yes, she wants to try the taste of dragon meat.

And Wang Daoyi is the one who was called over by the uneasy Master Mao to become Xiangling's bodyguard.

The four of them hurried overnight, trekking through mountains and rivers, and finally arrived at the Wangshu Inn before dawn.

In fact, at a normal pace, they should not be able to reach the Wangshu Inn tonight.

It was because Xingqiu was afraid of being discovered by the people of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, so he specially advanced the departure time, so the four of them rushed at night and arrived at the Wangshu Inn in the early morning.

"It's so high!" Coming to the bottom of the Wangshu Inn, Xiangling sighed without passing.

Although he often haunts the wild looking for ingredients, he is basically near Tianheng Mountain and Qingce Village, and Dihuazhou and Xiangling are also coming for the first time.

Wang Daoyi didn't feel anything, compared to the shocking buildings in his previous life, Wangshu Inn could only give him some novelty, and he was not shocked.

"Wangshu Inn is located between Dihuazhou and Guiliyuan, and it is deserted around, so the higher it is built, the more it can guide pedestrians!" Wang Daoyi smiled and explained to Xiangling.

"Four guest officers, do you want to eat or stay in a hotel?" Although it was still a bright morning, the second child of Wangshu Inn had already greeted the guests in front of the door early.

"Get us some breakfast, for four, in a room!" Xingqiu untied the sign on his waist and threw it to Xiao Er, "Account Feiyun Chamber of Commerce!" ”

Xiao Er took the jade plate thrown by Xingqiu, and recognized that this was the brand of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, which was generally only available to the senior management of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.

As the intersection of Liyue and Mondstadt's trade routes, Wangshu Inn naturally cooperates with the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.

Xiao Er took Xingqiu's jade plate and led the four of them into the inn, and he had to take the jade card to register with the shopkeeper, and then he could return the jade card to Xingqiu.

Wang Daoyi followed everyone into the inn, keenly aware that someone seemed to be watching him.

Look at the roof of the Wangshu Inn.

[It should be Xiao looking at me! 】

In recent days, he has gone to Xiangshengtang almost every day to find Zhongli, and he has followed Zhongli to listen to the drama and drink tea every day, and Zhongli is also willing to take him, probably using Wang Daoyi as a mobile wallet.

Frequent contact with Zhongli, it is inevitable that Zhongli's breath will be carried on his body, although it is very weak, but for Xiao, Zhongli's breath is as eye-catching as a light in the dark night.

Shaking his head, Wang Daoyi retracted his gaze, since it was Xiao, it was fine.

He didn't want to go to Xiao either, he wasn't familiar with it yet, so there was no need to stick it, and when he licked Zhongli well, Xiao wasn't ready to catch it.

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The top floor of Wangshu Inn.

Xiao also withdrew his gaze from Wang Daoyi.

[The breath of the emperor, this mortal, is it the emperor's friend in the mortal world? 】

Xiao pondered, as if sensing something, looked into the depths of the waters of Dihuazhou, turned into a cyan light, and broke through the air.

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"Chongyun and I will rest at the Wangshu Inn for a morning, and then set off into Mizusawa Hagibara in the afternoon to look for the ruins, what about the two of you?"

Eating breakfast, Xingqiu began to plan the next action.

"I don't care, it mainly depends on what Xiangling means."

Wang Dao shrugged, he really didn't have any ideas, so he was ready to follow Xiangling and start a picnic trip.

Come on, this is Liyue's little chef, and she can still starve herself with her.

Xiangling saw that everyone was looking at her, and swallowed the shrimp dumplings in her mouth embarrassedly, "Then just like you, rest first, and set off for Shimen in the afternoon, it is estimated that it will be dark when you arrive at Shimen, Brother Dao and I will rest in Shimen for the night, and then set off for Mondstadt tomorrow morning." ”

The chef skills of Wangshu Inn are really good, and after the four of them finished all the breakfast on the table, they went to the guest room to rest.

Because Wang Daoyi and Xiangling did not spend the night here, Xingqiu only opened one room, and as for Chongyun, of course, he was in the same room as Xingqiu.

As a chivalrous man who walks the rivers and lakes, Xingqiu knows that when he goes out, the most taboo thing is to be separated from his companions, so when he and Chongyun go out, they are in the same room, and if they are in the wild, it is also a tent.

Time passes, and the sun rises in the sky.

The four of them rested in the guest room for a morning, and it was also a shame that they were all Vision holders, and they had been on the road for three days and nights in a row, but they had recovered after resting for a morning, and if it was an ordinary person, they would have been lying in bed and unable to move.

The four of them packed their things and set off separately, Xingqiu and Chongyun entered Mizusawa Hagiwara to look for the ruins on the map, while Wang Daoyi and Xiangling set off towards the stone gate.

Leaving the Wangshu Inn and heading north, passing by the Statue of the Seven Heavens on Dihua Continent, the two of them were finally able to see the stone gate, the gate connecting Mondstadt --- Liyue.

"Xiangling, how do you feel, are you tired?"

Seeing that fine sweat was already breaking out on Xiangling's forehead, Wang Daoyi said with concern.

"It's alright!" Xiangling wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, "It's just a little hot, the sun is really big today, Brother Dao, how many roads do we have?" ”

"It's been seven days since the statue of the gods, go forward, cross a stone bridge, and you can get to the stone gate." Wang Daoyi looked at the sky, the sun is indeed big today, it is hotter than a few days ago, "Estimate, at our speed, it is estimated that we can rush to Shimen before dinner." ”

"Then let's speed up!"

Hearing that the destination was not far away, Xiangling smiled happily and sped up energetically.