Chapter 21
(A/N I'm addicted to Xenoblade X...)
When Venti realized he had failed to prank Zhongli, disappointment washed over him.
"No way, old man! Is my acting really that bad?"
Zhongli nodded slightly.
"Mm."
Venti sighed but quickly brightened up. He pulled out a pair of chopsticks and handed them to Zhongli.
"Old man, you should try this snack."
Zhongli took the chopsticks, picked up a piece of cold pig ear, and placed it in his mouth. The fresh aroma of chili mingled with the crispy texture, creating a satisfying contrast.
"Hmm~ This appetizer is quite good."
The two continued drinking and chatting, savoring the dish. What they didn't realize was that the enticing aroma drifted into a nearby cave, carried by the wind.
Inside the cave, Xiayun, engrossed in tinkering with a mechanism, suddenly paused. Sniffing the air, she lifted her head.