After a fierce battle, Feng Yi emerged victorious.
How could a mere wave knight be a match for their River God?
"You rest for a while. I'll go check on the tavern..."
Feng Yi kissed Eula, her face flushed and her body limp in the covers, and whispered softly in her ear.
"Mmm-hmm~"
Eula felt the warmth of Feng Yi's breath near her ear, her body trembling slightly. She quickly let out a soft hum in response.
After Feng Yi closed the door and left, Eula finally closed her tired eyes. She hadn't expected Feng Yi to be so powerful...
'I've noted this revenge. One day, I will repay it!'
This was what Eula thought of as she drifted off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Feng Yi slowly descended the stairs. Seeing that everything in the tavern was normal, he felt relieved.
"Feng Yi, there's a strange guest outside who claims to be a bard and wants to drink, but he won't come inside the tavern... Also, I've never seen him in Mondstadt before. He's probably an outsider traveler, right?"
Barbara ran up to Feng Yi as soon as she saw him, pointing to a stranger outside the tavern who was peeking suspiciously into the establishment. She said to Feng Yi with vigilance, "A bard?"
Feng Yi followed Barbara's gaze and saw a familiar splash of green.
Didn't he look exactly like the Anemo God, who only knew how to slack off and sleep?
"Don't worry, I'll go take a look. You go entertain the other guests."
Feng Yi gently patted Barbara's shoulder, reassuring her, and then walked towards the bard.
"Hey, hey, friend, is the wine at this tavern any good?"
As soon as Feng Yi reached the tavern entrance, the bard immediately leaned in with a grin, inquiring about the quality of the drinks at the "Cat's Tail Tavern."
"If you want to know, why don't you go inside and order a drink?"
The bard before him was dressed in Baroque-style clothing, draped in a green cloak. A cecilia flower was pinned to his hat, and two small, gradient green braided pigtails hung from his temples. Based on these characteristics, Feng Yi was certain this was none other than Barbatos, the lazy Anemo God!
"I'd like to, but... it's a bit embarrassing to say, I'm allergic to cat fur, and the bartender at this tavern happens to be a cute cat girl..."
Barbatos spread his hands helplessly and sighed.
Diona, who was making drinks, suddenly sneezed and looked blankly in Barbatos's direction...
Barbatos kept asking customers leaving the tavern, trying to gather information about the tavern's drinks to determine if it was worth risking an allergic reaction to satisfy his craving.
"I see. That's a real shame. The bartender at this tavern is no ordinary person. I've heard she's been blessed by a spring spirit, and can mix delicious drinks no matter what ingredients she uses... And, if you have enough money, you might even get to buy some hidden drinks from the owner of this tavern!"
Feng Yi grinned at Barbatos. He figured he'd said enough to reel the god in.
Feng Yi found the thought of seeing the Anemo God drinking and sneezing at the same time amusing.
"Are you telling the truth? She can mix delicious drinks no matter the ingredients? And those mysterious hidden drinks... Damn it, every single one sounds amazing! Ah... Never mind, I'll risk the allergy. If I miss out on such delicious drinks, I'll regret it for the rest of my life!"
Barbatos felt like this tavern owner was his nemesis, able to pinpoint his minor vice while simultaneously placing a detestable obstacle in his path.
"Thank you for telling me so much important information. Let me introduce myself, my name is Venti, and I am the best bard on the continent of Teyvat. In return, the next time I perform, I'll let you listen for free!"
Venti grinned. When it came to singing, he was a professional!
"It's nice to meet you, Venti. My name is Feng Yi. I'm a traveler, currently traveling in Mondstadt, and I happened to open a tavern here..."
Feng Yi nodded and introduced himself.
"A traveler? And you opened a tavern in Mondstadt? Wait... you didn't happen to open *this* tavern, did you?"
Venti blinked in surprise, then seemed to realize something, his eyes widening as he looked at Feng Yi.
Feng Yi: "E he!"
Venti: "E he, you little rascal!"
Venti suddenly felt like his lines had been stolen.
(A certain emergency food, who hasn't appeared yet... cough cough, I mean, emergency ration: I feel the same way, you street performer, why are you stealing my lines?)
"Venti, come in quickly! I'll treat you to a free drink!"
Feng Yi beckoned to him and walked into the tavern.
"Free?! Feng Yi, you're truly my best friend!"
Venti was already worried about not having money to pay and was planning to offer a performance as collateral.
Suddenly, a pillow appeared just as he was dozing off. He couldn't possibly refuse free drinks.
"Diona, mix him a special drink... Ah, Venti, why are you sitting so far away? The seating here has better lighting and is warmer!"
Feng Yi ordered a drink for Venti, but then noticed Venti hiding alone in a corner of the tavern, farthest from Diona.
"Feng Yi, it's actually quite nice here. After all, I'm allergic to cat fur. It's better to stay away from your bartender!"
Venti grinned and thanked Feng Yi for the suggestion.
However, he didn't know that his words had thoroughly angered Diona.
"I am NOT a cat!!!"
Diona roared at the guest with poor eyesight.
Diona decided to add some unusual ingredients to the drink to teach him a lesson.
Lizard tails and pickled loaches, all for this guest.
Diona wore an "evil" smile. The way she was mixing the drink made her look more like an evil witch brewing a poison.
"Feng Yi, the drink is ready... Ah, no, it's mixed! Quickly take it to that guest!"
Diona handed the drink to Feng Yi, almost letting the cat out of the bag.
"Venti, try this. This drink is specially customized for you by Diona!"
Feng Yi wasn't worried that the strange ingredients would ruin the taste of the drink. On the contrary, it might have a unique flavor after Diona's mix.
But Feng Yi didn't have any peculiar preferences, and he couldn't get past that mental hurdle.
Just like how balut might be delicious, Feng Yi was still unwilling to try it.
"Then I won't be polite!"
Venti couldn't help but rub his hands together. He was already impatient.
As a seasoned drinker, Venti, after receiving the drink from Feng Yi, first chose to carefully sniff the volatile aroma.
And then...
Achoo! Achoo!!!