vstars Chapter 142 Fine Wine (1)
Chapter 142 Fine Wine (1)
The wind carries the dandelion seeds far away. That is the will to "freedom," representing love that never ends—
A portal appeared on the plains of "Windrise".
“…Phew, we’re here. Finally, I don’t have to drink those Chinese medicines anymore…” Xuan Yue stepped out of the space first and couldn’t help but sigh: “If I had to drink them again, I would have wanted to drag Ausel out and beat him up again.”
Although I secretly ate a few pieces of candy on the way here, now when I think about it, a bitter taste rises in my mouth again.
too difficult……
"Haha, why did you have to come up with any excuse but to fake being sick?" Wendy walked out laughing. "Couldn't you have thought of some other reason?"
"Still laughing? You've been laughing the whole way, aren't you afraid of getting a stitch in your side?" Xuan Yue said with dissatisfaction, "I can't think of any other reason either. As a result, Liu Yun and the others immediately turned their fire on me."
Wendy: "Alright, alright, although we've been delayed by a few days, as the saying goes, 'better late than never,' this is the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming events. Want to go check it out?"
"You lead the way."
“Wait, you're dressed like this? With ‘Moonlight’?” Wendy pointed to his current appearance. “Just so you know, there are quite a few people from Dawn Winery there. You might even run into Diluc or Jean.”
“Others may not be familiar with you, but you can’t always replace Xuanqing. Even if you come from the same person, there will be differences.”
"...Wendy, to be honest, are you hiding something from me?" Xuan Yue looked at the bard with some suspicion.
Wendy immediately reflected on her words: "Uh, really? I... didn't say anything wrong."
"..." Xuan Yue just stared at him quietly, making Wendy feel uneasy. In the end, she said, "You're right."
With a gentle wave of his sleeve, he changed out of his dark ancient robe and into his preferred white. His long black hair was replaced by gold, and his face changed accordingly.
He transformed back into Xuan Yue, the Xuan Yue of this era.
"Hmm! Can't the eyes go back to normal?" Wendy noticed a problem. Xuan Yue's eyes hadn't returned to their original gold color; they were still the same heterochromatic eyes.
"Whatever, now that I'm back in Mondstadt, I'm going to have a blast this time! Let's go!" Xuan Yue, who had previously maintained a cold demeanor, regained her original vitality, grabbed Wendy's hand, and ran off into the distance.
"Hey! Slow down, Xuan Yue! I'm out of strength!"
"You should exercise more."
"I'm just a poet! I make my living with my hands, and my stamina is limited!"
"Oh, then you're pretty useless."
"She's not cute at all anymore; she's been corrupted by Xuanqing and the others."
"Is it possible that I don't even need them to lead me astray, I'm just naturally this bad? Hehe!" After saying that, Xuan Yue took Wendy's hat.
"Xuan Yue, give me back my hat!"
"Catch up with me first!"
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At this moment, at the gathering, Qin stood on the stage and read the opening remarks:
"Thank you all for your patience. This year's 'Fine Wine Festival' has successfully commenced. We hope that during this period, Mondstadt residents and visitors from all over will share fine wines and experience the joy of the award."
"On the day of 'Return of the Winds,' we will hold a toasting ceremony here to welcome the return of the wind god Barbatos."
"Let the wind lead you!"
The audience below the stage cheered, praised, and laughed, offering the most revered song to this festival.
"How lively!" Xuan Yue and Wendy arrived late, just in time to witness this joyful scene.
Wendy: "Hehe, this 'freedom' doesn't taste so bad."
"I think you mean the wine over there is pretty good," Xuan Yue said, crossing her arms and revealing the truth.
Wendy: "Oh, you know my personality. Well, since I've helped you guys a lot lately, how about buying me a few drinks?"
Xuan Yue: "Let me make this clear beforehand, if you get drunk again, I won't carry you back."
"Hey, let's go!"
Wendy immediately led Xuan Yue toward the nearby liquor store.
Just as they sat down and were about to have a drink, that familiar voice rang out again.
Paimon: "A street performer—!"
Kong: "Why... did Jin Xuan come here too?"
"Ah..." Wendy was about to speak when Xuan Yue pulled her back: "What would you like to drink?"
"Dandelion wine".
After Xuan Yue nodded, she bought a whole bucket from the waiter.
"A bucket? Sir, are you sure?" The waiter looked at Xuan Yue with disbelief.
Xuan Yue: "Okay, one bucket. I'll pay for that bucket first, and then you can bring me drinks one by one later. Oh, and please get me a glass of juice, thank you."
"Okay...okay." The waiter took the Mora and went to the back to prepare.
Only then did Xuan Yue turn around and discover that, in addition to Paimeng and Kong, even the boy from Benlang Territory was there.
It seems that what they are asking for must be related to this boy.
"A bucket! Jin Xuan, you want to drink?" Paimon looked at Xuan Yue in disbelief.
“I’m not that old yet. I ordered juice. The drinks are for him.” Xuan Yue glanced at Wendy.
Wendy: "Haha, looks like we're in for a treat. But Paimon, what's the rush you two have to come find me for?"
"Oh? Hey, isn't this Razz? How have you been lately?" Wendy also noticed Razz in the group, and it seemed that he knew Razz as well.
Lei Ze: "It's alright. If you need anything... ask me."
Paimon: "Yes, Razer has something to ask you. You street singers, Jin Xuan, you know 'Thousand Winds Fine Wine,' right?"
"...Well, I know a little, but not much. Oh dear, I'm just from Liyue, I can't be of much help in this area." Xuan Yue scratched his head and said apologetically.
"Raize's parents left him a box containing a half-empty bottle of wine, labeled 'Qianfeng Fine Wine.' They said it was a very historic wine, made using a particularly ancient method... so I came to inquire about it."
Razer: "It smells good. But I don't know what it is."
Paimon explained his purpose, and Xuan Yue turned his gaze to Wendy: "Well? Great bard, how about explaining things to your old friends?"
Wendy: "Hehe, looks like it's my time to shine. Let me think, it's been quite a while since I last heard the name 'Thousand Brews'."
"So you want to know how to make 'A Thousand Brews of Fine Wine'? Then you've come to the right person. I know a folk song, its name... um, it just so happens to be called 'A Thousand Brews of Fine Wine' as well."
"I originally planned to save it for [the day of returning to the wind], but for my friends, I'll put that aside. How about I read some to you now?"
“The ballads… are hard to understand. But we should listen to them.” Lei Ze expressed his thoughts frankly.
"That's a good answer, so let's begin."
Wendy took out her harp, her fingers brushing across the strings, and beautiful music filled the air, drawing the attention of the surrounding audience.
We sealed these things in barrels.
Waiting and waiting, waiting for the wind to rise.
First, wax the neck of the fine wine bottle.
The south wind is gentle, while the north wind is fierce.
.........
What does fine wine taste like?
Mondstadt, the name of freedom.
What exactly ferments to create fine wine?
The courage to explore, the tenderness of love.
.........
The dedication to protecting remains unchanged.
Amidst a thousand winds, blessings rise.
The sour juice turned sweet, and the rough barrel became thoroughly moistened.
Waiting and waiting, waiting for the wind to rise.