Chapter 36: Departure - Stormterror's Lair

Returning home, Xiangling had already left, probably to find Diona at Cat's Tail.

Grabbing a biography at random, Wang Daoyi leisurely lay down on the sofa.

"Teyvat Travel Guide - Mondstadt Volume"

This masterpiece by Klee's mother, Lady Alice, held a special place among Teyvat adventurers.

Although Lady Alice had a different perspective from ordinary adventurers, her "Teyvat Travel Guide" accurately described the characteristics of most regions.

The Adventurers' Guild also classified this book as one of the essential guidebooks for adventurers.

The book Wang Daoyi held was just a part of the "Teyvat Travel Guide," belonging to the Mondstadt volume.

Lady Alice provided detailed descriptions of Mondstadt's characteristic areas inside.

From the headquarters of the Hilichurls - Daduapa Gorge

To the now rarely visited Stormterror's Lair,

Lady Alice provided detailed introductions to each location.

However, what interested Wang Daoyi the most were Lady Alice's unconventional ideas.

Feeding Hilichurls with Hilichurls to design perpetual motion machines.

Blasting Star Snatch Cliff with bombs to flatten Mondstadt's terrain.

Using Hilichurls as test subjects for flight experiments, causing panic when they flew to Springvale.

Being placed under the supervision of a special guard at Falcon Coast by Jean, the guard being a certain reconnaissance knight.

Thinking of modifying Amber's Baron Bunny to destroy Whispering Woods.

Experimenting with Hilichurls controlling Ruin Guards,

Blowing up the Stormterror's Lair to create Stormterror's Lair, just to make it easier for future generations to climb the tower.

Lady Alice left behind her whimsical ideas in the book, igniting Wang Daoyi's yearning.

To be someone carefree, able to experiment freely with one's ideas, how joyful would that be!

However, Wang Daoyi also felt that as Klee's mother, Lady Alice's destructive power was indeed beyond comparison with the current little girl, Klee.

Immersed in the stories in the book, Wang Daoyi didn't notice the passing of time at all.

Gradually, the sun set in the west, and it was already evening.

A knock on the door awakened Wang Daoyi from his engrossed studying.

It was Xiangling returning, accompanied by a certain blonde traveler and her flying companion, Paimon.

"Oh, Brother Daoyi, you're back so early today?"

Usually, Xiangling would come home first to prepare dinner for Wang Daoyi, so she was a bit surprised to find him already at home.

"Things went smoothly, so I came home early."

Taking the package from Xiangling's hand, Wang Daoyi sniffed and nodded. Ah, it was takeout from the Hunter's Club.

"Why is Lumine here too? Did she receive any new commissions?"

Lumine nodded and took out two wing-shaped props and placed them on the table.

"The preparations are almost complete. We can depart in three days to the Stormterror's Lair. This is what Jean asked me to give to you!"

Wang Daoyi recognized the two grayish Wind Wings. These were the regular Wind Wings travelers obtained in Mondstadt in the game.

Then, Xiangling invited Lumine and Paimon to stay for dinner, and they didn't refuse, enjoying another feast of delicious food.

Three days later

At the gate of Mondstadt, a group of people gathered.

When Wang Daoyi and Xiangling arrived, some people were already waiting there.

Jean and Diluc, the two "masters," were already waiting there early.

"Good morning." Wang Dao Yi greeted.

He had limited interaction with Jean and Diluc, so he didn't say much, just took Xiangling to the side.

Jean nodded and took out two wind-shaped props from the side carriage, which were the upgraded Elemental Shield Generators.

"Here you go. The shield generator you designed is excellent, which has reduced our pressure a lot!"

Jean handed the two shield generators to Wang Daoyi and Xiangling.

Receiving the items, Wang Dao Yi didn't say much, just familiarized himself with the new equipment with Xiangling on the side.

Although they had tested Wang Daoyi's prototype at home for the past three days, it didn't hurt to get acquainted with the new equipment again.

Soon, Lumine arrived at the city gate with Paimon, and also a green-haired youth with white stockings.

Seeing everyone gathered, Diluc cracked his whip and set off.

Silently and swiftly, the group advanced towards their destination.

Several days later, after passing through the Brightcrown Canyon, a massive ancient city ruin appeared before them, the ancient city built by the eccentric Stormterror, Decarabian.

The ancient city was circular in shape, with a raging Wind Wall guarding the entire ruin.

Standing in front of the sturdy Wind Wall, Diluc sensed its strength and shook his head.

"A very powerful Wind Wall. It's impossible to break through forcefully."

"Oh, then is there any good way?" Wang Daoyi looked at the fishy guy beside him.

Well, although the fishy guy was usually unreliable, he was very reliable when needed.

Taking out a dilapidated Skyward Harp, Venti stood in front of the Wind Wall and began playing an unknown tune.

"I will use my music to break the Wind Wall. Watch closely, everyone! Teyvat's best bard is about to pluck his strings."

Although he doubted whether this dilapidated Skyward Harp could still produce sound, no one questioned it and instead watched Venti.

Ignoring the gazes of others, Venti plucked the strings of the harp in his hand.

The melodious sound of the harp appeared in everyone's ears like a breeze.

However, the last time Venti played the harp, he summoned the Stormterror. This time, it seemed to attract some unwelcome guests as well.

"It seems we have some uninvited guests!"

Wang Daoyi turned around to see a group of Hilichurl mobs and several Hilichurls converging not far away.

"Deal with them, don't let them interfere with the bard!"

Diluc, as always, was straightforward and didn't waste any words, drawing his sword and charging forward.

With a flaming greatsword burning fiercely, Diluc's strike hit the Hilichurl mob. The towering Hilichurl was sent flying, leaving a gaping wound behind.

The battle erupted instantly.

"Windstrike Sword!"

A green light shimmered before the Wind Wall, as Jean, wielding the Windblume Sword, infused it with layers of Anemo elemental power.

With a swift charge, she dashed into the crowd of Hilichurls. The Windblume Sword swept lightly.

A violent surge of Anemo erupted, sending several Hilichurls flying with the elemental force.

Among them, the Hilichurl hit head-on by the Windblume Sword was almost instantly torn apart by the raging Anemo, leaving no trace of its body.

Wang Daoyi twitched his lips. So this was the strength of the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. He wondered how powerful her pen pal in Liyue was.

Seeing Jean and Diluc displaying their might, the remaining few also didn't stand idly by and joined the fight.

Meanwhile, Venti, who was playing the harp, looked on with relish.

However, with several people acting together, the small Hilichurl team was quickly swept away.

After clearing out the Hilichurls, the Wind Wall that had shrouded the ruins was also opened up by Venti.

After taking a short break and organizing the supplies that might be needed, everyone finally entered the ruins where the Stormterror resided.

(End of Chapter)