Genshin Impact: Dionysus reigns supreme, all demons retreat!

Chapter 180 The Cats of the Cat Tail Tavern

The night was quite deep.

Qingyi had already cleared the dishes from the table and returned to Chenyin Cave.

Xu Ning picked up Wendy, who was lying on the ground, and carried her towards the hotel where he was staying.

Wendy is very light; it feels almost weightless when you hold her.

Moreover, the person in my arms had a faint fragrance, which seemed to be a delicate floral scent, yet also like a refreshing forest breeze; upon closer inspection, it resembled the aroma of apples.

It must be the scent of the Cecilia flower tucked in his hat!

As Xu Ning carried Wendy into the hotel, his gaze swept over Wendy's peaceful sleeping face.

Those eyes, whether open or closed, always seemed to be smiling; a delicate nose and small, light-colored, cherry-like lips; and a pair of cute, light-colored braids.

Xu Ning suddenly had a strange illusion that he was taking a drunk girl into a hotel room.

However, it was only a momentary lapse before Xu Ning snapped out of that illusion.

"Damn, what dangerous thoughts! Staying in a drunken state lately might not be good, stop it right now!"

Xu Ning shook his head violently to clear his mind. He looked up and saw the old lady at the hotel reception staring at his slender legs clad in white stockings, which were exposed in his arms, with a very strange look.

Xu Ning quickly explained to the older woman, "Um... it's not that kind of thing, it's a man..."

The woman smiled reassuringly, "It's alright, I recognize him, Wendy, the bard."

Xu Ning breathed a sigh of relief, put her mind at ease, smiled gratefully at the old woman, and turned to walk towards her room.

I didn't notice the low clicking sounds coming from the older woman behind me.

"Tsk tsk, two men..."

Xu Ning placed Wendy on the bed he hadn't slept on since checking into the hotel.

He had no intention of letting this drunkard live in his hidden grotto, otherwise, once he woke up, he would be even harder to control than the Big Dipper.

This guy might even stay inside and never come out again.

Hmm? Maybe this isn't so bad?

That way, if I go back to Liyue someday and everyone asks me what I did on my trip, I can just pull them out of the cave and say, "I kidnapped the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt." Wouldn't that make me look incredibly cool?

But after thinking about it, Xu Ning finally decided to leave him outside to sleep.

However, Xu Ning underestimated Wendy, this idle and drunken man.

In the days that followed, Wendy followed Xu Ning wherever he went, and would occasionally hint at wanting drinks.

Xu Ning didn't think too much about it at first; he just thought this guy was really interesting, almost willing to sell himself for a drink.

Until one day, a rumor reached his ears that "the newly promoted honorary knight spent the night at an inn with a drunken poet and was followed by a bard infatuation."

Xu Ning pushed open the door of "Cat Tail Tavern" almost as if he were fleeing in panic.

"Oh dear, I've been wondering when Xu Ning, the honorary knight of Liyue, who is known as the one who can subdue four kings, will finally patronize my little cat-tail shop!"

Margaret, the owner of the Cat Tail Tavern, immediately recognized the Honor Knight, who had recently gained some fame in various magical realms.

Xu Ning casually found an empty seat and sat down, glancing at the gate with lingering fear.

That guy seems to be allergic to cats, so he probably won't dare to chase after us anymore.

What kind of nonsense is this? Public opinion is a fearsome thing!

If this rumor were to reach Liyue, Beidou would surely sail all the way from Eagle Beach to Mondstadt!

"Boss lady, I feel like the people of Mondstadt are really idle. The gossip and rumors they spread are just too outrageous!"

Seeing Xu Ning's helpless expression, Margaret covered her mouth and laughed, "There's nothing we can do. Mondstadt people love to drink so much. You need some good stories to enjoy drinking in a tavern."

"Oh? You mean the recent romantic escapades involving you? I've heard quite a few exciting stories!"

Xu Ning sighed, "Then what about that 'one person suppressing four kings' thing you just mentioned? What's that all about?"

When Margaret heard Xu Ning ask this, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she laughed and said, "That's naturally a compliment given to you by the people of Mondstadt. It's a compliment that you can surpass the so-called Four Kings of Wine in Mondstadt all by yourself."

Xu Ning curled his lip, looking rather disdainful, but he immediately realized that the proprietress in front of him seemed to be one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Wine.

"That's all nonsense. I've never even drunk with the Four Heavenly Kings, how would they know which one is stronger?"

Margaret said calmly, "Of course I know. After all, even the Four Kings of Drinking don't drink all day long, but since you entered Mondstadt, you've never put down your gourd and you're drinking almost all the time. How can anyone not admit defeat?"

Xu Ning looked at the wine gourd in his hand and sighed again.

"There are some things that aren't as you think."

Margaret waved her hand at the counter, indicating to Shujun that they should have two glasses of wine on this table.

At that moment, a cat-eared girl ran out from behind the counter and walked up to Xu Ning with an unfriendly expression.

"Hey, I've heard about your reputation as a 'little drunkard' for a long time, but you're actually not old enough to drink yet, are you?"

Xu Ning looked at the fierce-looking cat-eared and cat-tailed girl in front of him and laughed, "I've heard about your reputation as 'Die-Killer Diona' for a long time. How about it? Want me a cup of Mondstadt's worst-tasting special cocktail?"

Diona stomped her foot angrily and said, "You weren't even listening to me! I'm saying you can't drink alcohol, whether it's good or bad!"

Xu Ning feigned sadness and said, "But I learned to drink when I was very young, and now I really can't stop even if I want to. Oh, and this one too."

Xu Ning waved to the woman in green who was peeking in from the doorway, signaling her to come to his side.

The woman in green looked displeased and angrily said to Xu Ning, "You ran so fast without even calling me. It was that guy who brought me here, but he was lingering at the door and didn't dare to come in."

Xu Ning comforted Qingyi and then turned to Diona, saying, "This little girl is even younger and, like me, has a hard time giving up alcohol. If you can mix a super awful drink that will make us give up our cravings for alcohol, then we'll treat you to the best Liyue sweet and sour fish, okay?"

Diona looked at the little girl in blue and said incredulously, "Even she has picked up such a bad habit? Don't worry, I'll definitely make a super, super awful drink that you'll never want to drink again after just one sip!"