“Liyue… we’re here!”
As the carriage came to a stop atop a hill, Lumine hopped out eagerly and climbed to the crest. From there, she had a clear view of Liyue Harbor sprawling below, framed by the vast, endless sea.
“Jax! Jax! Let’s find a place to stay first, and then we can try some Liyue cuisine!” Lumine’s excitement brimmed over at the sight of the new land.
“Yeah, and let’s also check out the bookstores!” Paimon chimed in, floating alongside her. “Maybe we’ll find the Teyvat Travel Guide: Liyue Edition! The Mondstadt one was great—I bet the Liyue guide will be just as fun.”
She turned to Jia Changjiang, who was stepping down from the carriage. “What about you, Mr. Jax? Want to join us on a book hunt?”
“Me?” Jia Changjiang shook his head. “Not really my thing. I’ll probably explore the city and see if there’s anyone worth challenging.”
“Alright,” Lumine nodded, “and I also need to drop off a letter to the Adventurers’ Guild here—Catherine in Mondstadt asked me to deliver it.”
She paused, tilting her head in thought. “Oh, and let’s call it an inn, not a tavern. We’re in Liyue now, after all!”
“Sure,” Jia Changjiang replied. “While we’re at it, let’s ask around about the timing of the Rite of Descension. It’d be great to meet the so-called Rex Lapis in person.”
“Speaking of which,” Lumine said brightly, “we should have lunch at my friend’s place! Her name’s Xiangling, and I met her back in Springvale. She’s a super cute chef and an amazing cook. She runs Wanmin Restaurant at Chihu Rock—it’s super popular!”
“Sounds good.”
Jia Changjiang nodded. “Let’s stick to that plan. We’ll eat at Wanmin Restaurant, and then I’ll wander around Liyue Harbor for a while. You and Paimon can handle your errands. We’ll meet back at the inn later.”
With their plan set, the trio headed into Liyue Harbor, their eyes drawn to the bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere.
As they strolled, Paimon noticed something odd. “Traveler, why does it feel like everyone’s staring at us…?”
“I don’t know,” Lumine replied, frowning as she checked herself for anything out of place. Then her gaze shifted to Jia Changjiang, who was carrying a massive sword in one hand and had a giant bow strapped to his back, looking every bit like someone ready for a fight.
“Jax, what are you doing?” Lumine asked, her expression full of exasperation.
“Hmm?” Jia Changjiang glanced at her and shrugged. “I gave my battle axe to Noelle. Not carrying weapons feels weird now.”
“Who walks around with weapons on their way to lunch?! Put them away!”
Under Lumine’s relentless insistence, Jia Changjiang finally relented and stowed his weapons.
—
When they arrived at Wanmin Restaurant, it was midday, and the place was packed with hungry customers. Both inside and out, the restaurant buzzed with activity.
In the middle of it all was a girl with blue hair, darting between tables to deliver dishes while periodically disappearing into the kitchen.
“Xiangling! Xiangling!” Lumine called out, waving excitedly. “We’re here for lunch!”
“Lumine?”
Xiangling’s eyes lit up when she spotted Lumine. After placing a dish on a customer’s table, she rushed over to greet her friend. Grabbing Lumine’s hands, she beamed. “You made it to Liyue! And Paimon, too!”
Her gaze shifted to the man behind Lumine, a flicker of curiosity crossing her face. “And you are…?”
“Jia Changjiang, a master of weapons,” Jia Changjiang said with a polite smile. “I’m Lumine’s—uh, let’s just say, companion.”
“Nice to meet you! I’m Xiangling, and I specialize in cooking all kinds of dishes!” Xiangling introduced herself with boundless energy. Hearing a customer call out, she gasped and said, “Oh no! I still have dishes to cook. Lumine, Paimon, JIa—grab a seat anywhere! Tell me what you want, even if it’s not on the menu. I’ll whip it up!”
With that, she dashed back into the kitchen, leaving the trio to soak in the rich aroma wafting from the restaurant.
“See? Isn’t Xiangling just the cutest and most energetic chef ever?” Lumine asked proudly as they sat down.
Jia Changjiang nodded thoughtfully, observing Xiangling’s swift, precise movements. “Quick reflexes, great balance—she’s clearly well-trained. I’d guess she’s pretty strong, too.”
“…Huh?”
Lumine gave Jia Changjiang a puzzled look. “I’m talking about how cute she is, and you’re over here analyzing her fighting skills. Jax, do you even like girls?”
“Of course I do!” Jia Changjiang glared at her. “I’m in my twenties. What kind of guy in their twenties likes teenage girls, anyway?!”
He crossed his arms and declared, “I like women in their twenties. A man’s preference doesn’t change—it’s twenty-somethings from then until forever!”
“Ugh! That’s not liking them—that’s being a perv!” Lumine scoffed, crossing her arms.
Paimon, watching them bicker, sighed. “You’re both ridiculous…”
—
After enjoying a satisfying meal, they went their separate ways.
Lumine and Paimon headed to a nearby bookstore to search for the Teyvat Travel Guide: Liyue Edition, while Jia Changjiang wandered toward Liyue’s docks.
There, he hoped to catch a glimpse of the legendary Guyun Stone Forest—a cluster of towering stone pillars said to be the remnants of Morax’s battles during the Archon War.
But as he reached the docks, someone suddenly grabbed his arm.
“Sir, there’s a strong aura of evil spirits clinging to you!”
Startled, Jia Changjiang turned to find a young man with icy-blue hair staring at him seriously.
The boy’s grip was firm as he declared, “As an exorcist, it is my duty to purge such malevolence from this world!”
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T/N: People from Liyue will be referring to him as Jia! Since yknow it’s Liyue/Chinese
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