Eula looked in the direction Mu Yang was coming down from.
Wasn't that the direction of the Skyfrost Nail?
As expected, her earlier feeling wasn't wrong.
However, the last time, Mu Yang had also taken this path.
After Eula reported to Jean.
She took two elites up to take a look.
They couldn't spot any changes.
The environment at the mountaintop was treacherous, so they returned.
Why did this guy keep appearing on the snowy mountain again and again?
Honest Mu Yang immediately confessed that they were here on vacation.
And it was at Grand Master Jean's invitation.
With that, he took out the Windblume Festival invitation card.
Seeing this, even if Eula had any other thoughts, she could only swallow them back.
Mu Yang chuckled inwardly: Hehe, the grudge for that ice-water bath is avenged right on the spot.
Eula had been running around everywhere with Mika recently.
She didn't know about this matter.
But she could recognize Jean's handwriting.
That level of seriousness was something only Jean could achieve.
Mika on the side only felt that the lie this young man told was a bit outrageous.
The higher up Dragonspine you go, the more dangerous it becomes.
Even someone as strong as Captain Eula only dared to venture up in a team after adequate preparation.
He actually said he was here to vacation?
Seeing that the two still had some doubts.
Mu Yang then brought up Yanfei and Ningguang.
Yanfei was Eula's good friend.
Ningguang was even more heavyweight—the Tianquan of Liyue.
"You're saying that the Tianquan came as well?"
Eula's willow-like brows slightly furrowed, "Then why didn't you take the Stone Gate? The snowy mountain is clearly much more dangerous, right?"
Mu Yang felt helpless; wasn't this all your fault...
Spreading propaganda about ice-water baths for no reason.
Mu Yang carefully recalled again.
The last time Eula and Amber went to Liyue, it seemed he had asked Yanfei to entertain them...
So it was still related to him; with that, the words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back.
"You should go verify it with them yourself."
After saying that, Mu Yang no longer paid attention to their expressions and leisurely walked past the two.
His meaning was clear: letting the two follow.
Eula had no choice; she couldn't just let Mu Yang go unchecked.
She could only hold in her belly full of anger and follow.
"This grudge, I have noted it down."
Mika was seeing Captain Eula at such a disadvantage for the first time.
Even with the Acting Grand Master, Captain Eula rarely suffered losses.
Of course; Mu Yang wasn't an easygoing person like Jean.
Arriving at the ice lake at the foot of the mountain.
Shenhe and the others had already had enough fun.
At this moment, they were starting a fire, preparing to eat.
Planning to set up tents later and spend the night here.
With Yanfei, Ganyu, and Ningguang stepping forward.
Only then did Eula believe that Mu Yang and the others were indeed here on vacation.
Yanfei enthusiastically invited Eula to join.
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Eula agreed to escort them and return to Mondstadt together.
Although she didn't particularly like things involving power.
But having encountered Ningguang, who had come at her invitation.
If something went wrong, Jean probably wouldn't have an easy time explaining.
Anyway, she had been out for so long this time; with the Windblume Festival approaching, it was time to go back.
Poor little Mika, facing the scrutiny of a group of beautiful big sisters.
Was somewhat at a loss.
In the end, it was Eula who helped him out of the predicament.
Telling him to go help set up the tents.
Only then did Mika breathe a sigh of relief.
He preferred to work quietly and peacefully.
Rather than become the focus of everyone's attention.
Eula sat around the campfire and soon started chatting with Yanfei and the others.
Although her way of speaking was awkward, everyone present was perceptive.
They knew she meant no harm.
On the other hand, Shenhe, while helping Mu Yang prepare dinner and barbecue, quietly asked a question.
"Master, Miss Eula says she's noting down grudges, but why doesn't she show any sign of being angry?"
"You can just treat it as a casual verbal habit, or words to mask her shyness."
Only in private did Shenhe call Mu Yang Master.
This was agreed upon before departure.
In Mondstadt, no one yet knew about Mu Yang's Adeptus identity.
He currently had no plans to reveal it.
Right now, he was just the owner of a tavern.
This time, he had accepted Grand Master Jean's invitation to come play in the Mondstadt area.
Since the shop was under renovation, he simply made it a full-staff vacation.
It happened to coincide with Ningguang and Ganyu traveling, so they came together.
By the time dinner was ready, everyone sat around the campfire and began enjoying the food.
The others knew Mu Yang's culinary skills.
They all silently looked toward Eula and Mika.
Anticipating their surprised expressions.
Seeing the two take a bite, their faces full of shock, followed by devouring it heartily.
Only then did they satisfactorily start on their own portions.
After dinner, Mu Yang brought out chilled beverages and wine.
Eula's attitude toward Mu Yang no longer held any dissatisfaction.
She picked up the wine bottle and started chugging.
Ice-cold through the heart! Refreshing!
Then she began praising Mu Yang.
Who would have thought that a mercenary like Mu Yang could seamlessly switch professions.
Directly starting a tavern business.
Not only having such excellent mixology skills.
But his cooking was also this masterful.
You know, with Eula's personality, genuinely praising someone wasn't easy.
Yanfei and Xinyan smiled and echoed.
Ningguang's eyes held a smile, but she didn't say much.
Shenhe and Ganyu felt extremely proud.
That was their Master.
Their Master had always been this amazing, okay?
Mika very rarely took the initiative to speak up in front of a group of strangers.
Because this was the most delicious meat dish he had ever eaten so far.
These were clearly recipes that existed in Mondstadt too; why was it that when Mu Yang made them, they tasted so good?
This was something he couldn't understand.
Moreover, after tasting Mu Yang's cooking.
He completely couldn't associate Mu Yang with the heroic image of holding the gate alone against ten thousand at the city entrance.
Mika's statement made him the focus of everyone again.
Seeing him sitting quite far away.
Yanfei thought he was shy and staying so far, telling him to come closer and speak.
Eula took another swig of wine, "No need; Mika doesn't like drinking. Even a small sip would make him drunk beyond recognition."
"The wine Mr. Mu Yang brought out has aged fine brews; just the aroma alone could make his steps unsteady."
Ningguang couldn't hold back and smiled gracefully, "It actually reminds me of a friend of a certain great ship captain."
Xinyan also said, "Haha, I feel like you and Kaedehara Wan'ye would have common topics."
Born in Mondstadt yet not drinking alcohol—such people were indeed rare.
Mika scratched his head, a bit embarrassed.
Eula realized she had said a bit too much.
So she wanted to help her team member regain some face.
Thus, she shifted the topic to Mika's training during the time he followed Grand Master Varka.
When they faced that [Captain] from the Fatui, battle was on the verge of breaking out...
"Captain..."
Eula suddenly remembered something Diluc said at the wine table.
At that time, Diluc, Lumine, and Mu Yang had infiltrated the Fatui's secret base.
Facing the Fatui using [Signora] to provoke.
Mu Yang had said this:
'If you want to spar with me, at least call [Captain] over.'
She turned her gaze toward Mu Yang.
"Mu Yang, have you ever crossed blades with [Captain]?"
Mika, who was eating snacks, nearly choked.
"Cough cough..."
What did he just hear?
Crossing blades with that [Captain] who had such overwhelming presence?
This young man in front of him?