"Feng Yi, you're back. The soldiers who just retreated told me about Enkanomiya. You and that priestess named Agi successfully cleared the black fog, but the Grand Narukami Shrine had an anomaly, didn't it?"
Kokomi waited at the exit of the water pool. Seeing Feng Yi and the others return, she walked up with a smile.
"Yes, but some very strange things happened afterward. You absolutely wouldn't believe it..."
Feng Yi told Kokomi everything that happened afterward—meeting Enjou, returning to the depths of the Grand Narukami Shrine, and then seeing Agi again.
"Is that so? It's truly hard to imagine. The original pendant you mentioned, formed by those three fragments, was something left behind by the Divine General of Sangonomiya when she was reorganizing officials and reforming the system in Enkanomiya. The three pendants were given to the Grand Narukami Shrine, the Sangonomiya lineage, and the Watatsumi emissaries, with the intention of allowing mutual supervision between the villagers, the local officials, and the divine envoys. However, besides the descendants of the villagers prospering, the other two lineages have withered, and this pendant has lost its original meaning.
If nothing unexpected happens, that priestess named Agi should be the descendant of the most mysterious Watatsumi emissary lineage, but for some reason, she was adopted by the Deep Sea King... "
Kokomi said with some surprise.
According to ancient texts, after the Divine General of Sangonomiya exhausted her power to create Watatsumi Island, her strength gradually weakened. Therefore, Watatsumi emissaries no longer appeared. The last recorded emissary was placed with great hope to communicate with humans and dragons. During her infancy, she was attacked by a dragon along with her guardian priestess on the outskirts of Enkanomiya and has been missing ever since.
Many believed this Watatsumi emissary had died, but some thought she was still alive, perhaps living in the dragons' territory...
The Watatsumi emissary clan had been incredibly kind to the Watatsumi people. Now that the dragons and Watatsumi Island were separated by the sea and underwater, and there were no more territorial disputes, Kokomi sincerely hoped that Miss Agi could find the life she most desired.
"Speaking of which, if the blood coral method no longer works, I, as the 'Living God Priestess' of Sangonomiya, may need to think of a new way to combat 'Sacred Ground Transformation.' However, there's no need to rush. With this 'Sacred Ground Transformation' problem solved, Watatsumi Island can develop safely for the next several decades, or even a century. Thank you, Feng Yi, and thank you, Kuki Shinobu, and Arataki Itto, for your help to Watatsumi Island..."
"You are too kind, Lady Sangonomiya. We merely took payment and did our job."
"Hahahaha, if you want to thank someone, thank Boss Feng Yi. I just went over and fought a few battles..."
Facing Kokomi's gratitude, Shinobu and Arataki Itto quickly waved their hands.
After receiving the remuneration for this operation from Feng Yi, the two did not linger and took their leave from Watatsumi Island together.
Once the outsiders had all departed, Feng Yi and Kokomi exchanged a deep glance. Then, Feng Yi picked up Kokomi and headed towards the Watatsumi Island library.
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(500 words omitted here.)
After a thorough and intimate exchange, Feng Yi shared his next plans with Kokomi.
"Are you leaving?"
Hearing Feng Yi's decision, an indescribable emotion welled up in Kokomi's heart. She desperately wanted to beg Feng Yi to stay and spend more time with her on Watatsumi Island, but the words caught in her throat.
She knew Feng Yi was a traveler and wouldn't stay long on Watatsumi Island, or even in Inazuma. He would eventually leave, but she hadn't expected this day to come so soon.
However, she respected Feng Yi's decision.
"Yes, I've been away from Liyue and Mondstadt for a long time, and I miss my old friends there. I'll be going back with the Liyue merchant ships this time to catch up with them. I'll be back in a while..."
Feng Yi gently squeezed Kokomi's tender cheek, indicating that he was only leaving temporarily and not forever.
He had been in Inazuma for nearly a year. This time, he would hitch a ride back to Liyue with Xiangling and the others, then visit Mondstadt to reunite with old friends he hadn't seen in a long time. After that, it would be time to plan his trip to Sumeru.
"Mmm, then promise me you'll definitely come back. I'll be waiting for you on Watatsumi Island!"
Kokomi blinked her large, watery eyes at Feng Yi. She would wait for him always.
"Mmm, of course, I promise!"
Feng Yi raised four fingers.
After bidding farewell to Kokomi, Feng Yi returned to Inazuma City and made his final goodbyes to Kuki Shinobu and Arataki Itto of the Arataki Gang, Kamisato Ayaka, Thoma, and his brother-in-law from the Kamisato clan, Yoimiya and Elder Ryuunosuke from the fireworks shop, as well as Kujou Sara, Ei, and Yae Miko.
The next morning, Feng Yi bid farewell to everyone at the Ritou port.
"Ubah, I'll leave the business here to you. Work hard, and I'll invest in you to become a boss in Sumeru later!"
Feng Yi patted Ubah on the shoulder, making a vague promise.
"No problem, Boss! Leave the Paimon Tea Shop to me with peace of mind!"
Ubah patted his chest and guaranteed it.
Feng Yi nodded, looking at the crowd who had come to see him off. He waved and boarded the merchant ship returning to Liyue.
Xiangling, Guoba, and Zhongli were already on board. This time, Klee and Albedo were also returning with them.
"Hoist the sails, set sail!"
The captain, after waiting for Mr. Feng Yi to board, immediately ordered the sailors to cast off.
The return journey had favorable winds. They drifted with the current and rode the waves.
With the great god Zhongli on board, the sea beasts dared not approach within a hundred miles of the merchant ship.
During the voyage, two foolhardy sea beasts, emboldened by their youth and fearlessness, attempted to stir up trouble and capsize the ship.
The result was that these two sea beasts were served as a feast, enriching the merchant ship's menu.
After two days of sailing, the merchant ship safely arrived at Liyue Harbor.
"Klee, Albedo, why don't you explore Liyue first? I'll be returning to Mondstadt with you in a while..."
When they parted at the port, Feng Yi suggested to Albedo.
"Klee, what do you think?"
Albedo looked at Klee beside him and asked for her opinion.
"Are there many delicious snacks in Liyue? Klee really wants to try them..."
Klee looked at her brother Albedo expectantly.
"Then let's stay for a while."
Albedo nodded. As long as Klee liked it, staying a bit longer was fine.
"Yay!"
Klee was overjoyed. Yuanbao had said Liyue's snacks were delicious, and she had always wanted to try them. Now, she finally had the chance.
"Hehe, since you've come to Liyue, you must try the cuisine at Wanmin Restaurant. I can treat you for free until you can't walk anymore..."
The hospitable Xiangling waved her hand grandly, inviting Klee and Albedo to eat at her restaurant.