Chapter 246 The Sneaky Xiao

Arataki Yidou got up from the ground and asked several people. "Pain, pain, pain, hello, A-nin, and my brother! My benefactor! Are you okay?"

"By the way, where is this place?" Ying looked up at the sky where they fell and asked in confusion.

Ye Lan: "."

"I don't know, but this is definitely not in Liyue."

After listening to Ye Lan's words, Yan Fei seemed to understand something. She put the earrings on her ears again and said, "It's true, Skynet is out of order."

"Yan Fei, you secretly worked overtime again." Paimeng saw Yan Fei's little move and spread his hands.

Yan Fei scratched her head and said, "Hey, aren't you busy during this period? I'll pay attention."

"Then where did we fall? It's not the territory of Liyue. The previous layer of rock giant abyss skynet also has signals." Paimeng said.

Ye Lan touched her chin and analyzed: "It seems that elemental power was used in the confrontation just now, which caused the ground to collapse and then moved us to another place."

After hearing Yelan's words, Arataki Yidou crossed his arms and said with an unconvinced expression: "It's not my fault. If you speak so rudely, anyone who hears it will get angry."

Ye Lan replied calmly: "My job is to prevent outsiders from intruding into important places. If you tell the truth, it's not polite. Your mind is a little fragile."

"You can live a life, I just don't like to give in!"

Seeing that Arataki was defeated, Jiuqi reluctantly said to him: "Boss, you can't talk to her at all, why do you have to quarrel with her?"

"A-nin, who are you helping?" Arataki Yidou asked doubtfully.

A-Nin replied calmly: "It's just to point out the current situation. Although I understand your feelings, you are also causing trouble for me by having conflicts with others when nothing happens."

Paimon turned to Ying and said, "I discovered that Yi Dou can neither quarrel with Yelan nor Aren. He is very weak here."

Ying glanced at Paimon and said, "Aren't Idou and Anen just like you and me?"

After listening to Ying's words, Paimon stamped his feet in the air and said angrily: "Wow, I'm so angry! Don't compare me to Yidou!"

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by this? Are you looking for trouble?" Arataki Yidou said with a dissatisfied look on his face after hearing Paimon's words.

Paimon spread his hands and replied: "I, I am telling the truth. Everyone knows you are an idiot."

"Am I an idiot? Then you are a flying dwarf."

"Flying dwarf melon?! Oh, I'm so angry that I'm going to give you a nasty nickname. I'll call you cow herder! Huh, cow herder, you're crazy."

Seeing the two of them arguing like children, Ying and Yanfei helplessly covered their heads that were starting to hurt.

"We seem to be far away from the hole where we fell, and we can't see the situation at the top at all." Yan Fei walked to Ye Lan and said to her.

Yelan squinted at the hole above her head and replied: "With this distance, it seems that we can't go up directly. We have to find another way."

"Paimon, stop arguing, fly up and take a look." Ying said to the two people who were still arguing.

"Hey? Shall I fly up and take a look?" After hearing Ying's words, Paimon came back to his senses.

"Okay, then I'll go up and have a look."

Paimon wanted to say something else, but considering Ying's small problem, she agreed and flew towards the hole above.

After waiting for a while, Paimon slowly flew back.

"How's it going?" Ye Lan asked.

Paimon shook his head and replied: "No, there is an invisible barrier above that prevents me from continuing to fly upward, and I took a look and the scene revealed above is not where we came from at all."

"Sure enough, it seems that we have arrived at another secret realm, and when we entered, the door was blocked." Yelan touched her chin and analyzed.

Ye Lan turned to look at Arataki Yidou and Jiu Qiqin and said: "The Layer Rock Abyss is a mysterious area in Liyue. It was blocked due to a mining accident in the past few years. When operating here, it is best to learn not to look at it. Listen, don’t ask, so as not to involve too many secrets that you shouldn’t know.”

"In principle, I will not be an enemy of everyone, and I hope that everyone will not embarrass me on the issue of confidentiality. As for a way out, I will try my best."

Looking at Yelan who turned around and left immediately after speaking, Arataki Yidou asked in confusion: "Huh? Why did she leave?"

Yan Fei replied: "We are looking for an exit. Ye Lan is probably the one who knows how to deal with crises best among us, so let her go."

Having said this, Yan Fei explained to the people present: "I'm very sorry. Generally speaking, I will not disclose the contents of the client's will to unrelated people, so I couldn't tell you the truth. I'm sorry."

"I came to the Rock Abyss to retrieve the Taiwei instrument panel mentioned in my will. Many years ago, my client gave this magic weapon to people with lofty ideals. I hope that this treasure can be used where it is needed. effect."

"According to eyewitnesses, the person who received the magic weapon took it to the Strata Abyss, and his whereabouts are unknown since then."

"Historically, there have been many wars in the Strata Abyss area, but even if that person dies in the war, I still hope to do my best to find the magic weapon and fulfill the client's wish."

After listening to Yanfei's words, Arataki Yidou nodded and said: "Since the benefactor said so... well, I'll give up on this face. From now on, everyone is a companion, and as for that stinky Meng guy... huh, that's fine. "

"But Ye Lan seems to be from the General Affairs Department, right? Why haven't we seen him before?" Paimon asked doubtfully.

Yan Fei replied: "Well, that seems to be true to the public. As for her identity, I can't reveal too much. I can only say that this job belongs to her."

Arataki Yidou couldn't help but complain: "What kind of job do you have to work in such a place where no one can shit?"

"I'm familiar with this, adventurer!" Pamon replied with a smile.

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"What's wrong with that expression? I'm not wrong, aren't you and I like this?" Paimeng looked at Ying's strange expression and scratched his head in confusion.

"I am the adventurer, not you, and it's not because you called me here that we encountered this kind of thing." Ying replied calmly: "It seems that our trip to Xumi has been delayed a lot."

Paimon said: "You have become stingy recently, why do you want me to use your reputation?

"Okay, I'll give you a good name, and I'll halve your food expenses next month." Ying raised her head and looked at Paimon with one eye.

"Well, forget it," Paimon replied.

Arataki Yidou said: "Yes, Traveler, you are the boss of Paimon. If the boss is brave, he should let the younger brother benefit more. And it is wrong for you to deduct the food expenses from the younger brother."

"We don't have this kind of relationship!" Paimon said angrily after hearing what Arataki Yidou said.

Seeing this, Kuki Shinobu comforted Paimon: "Paimon, just listen to what the boss said, don't take it to your heart."

"Hmph, for Ninja's sake, okay." Paimon nodded and replied.

Seeing that he couldn't speak to a few people, Arataki Yidou covered his head and sighed: "Oh, I am the boss, I will let you guys go."

"But what Yi Dou said makes sense. That's Ying. You can't deduct my food expenses. This is too cruel to me." Paimon said to Ying.

"Oh, what Yi Dou said makes sense, but I don't listen." Ying glanced at Paimon again and said.

Paimon: "."

"By the way, how much food expenses did you deduct from Flying Dwarf Viola?" Arataki Yidou suddenly thought of something and asked Ying.

Ying replied: "You are telling me this, now she has to eat one million molas from me a month. Before, it was three hundred thousand molas a month. However, I made a little money during this period to improve her food."

"What? One million molas of food expenses a month?!" Yidou exclaimed, and then he said to Ying with a flattering look: "Boss, you are my boss now, are you still short of people? "

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Kuki Shinobu: "."

Yanfei: "."

"Hey! I'm enough for you. You don't need anyone else. You herder, you should give up on this idea." Paimon said angrily to Arataki Yidou.

"One million, that's one million mola. You can eat noodles every day for a year, but you ate it in just one month?"

"That's because you are kind to me. Where can you find a good guide like me?"

"No, Flying Dwarf Pansy, I want to challenge you to a duel!"

"I won't duel with you, you herder, you should give up!"

Looking at the two people starting again, Jiuqi Ren had a headache, but she also learned about Ying's financial resources. The food expenses for Paimon alone were one million Mora, and other aspects were a bit unimaginable to her.

"Everyone, come here quickly, I have some discoveries here." Ye Lan, who was elsewhere, shouted to everyone.

Yan Fei suggested: "Ye Lan called us. He must have found something. Let's go there quickly."

"Ye Lan, what's wrong?" Yan Fei walked to where Ye Lan was and asked her.

"Look, there is a way out here, although I don't know where it leads."

Paimon looked at the scene in front of him and said in surprise: "It's incredible that there is an entrance to a secret realm in a place like this."

"There is a way in, and there should be a way out. Go in and have a look." Arataki Yidou suggested as he looked at the entrance to the secret realm in front of him.

"Wait a minute, there's a sound." Ye Lan suddenly said.

After hearing Ye Lan's words, Paimeng turned around in confusion and asked, "What's the sound?"

Paimon: "???"

"Ah! It's Mandrill!" Paimon exclaimed after seeing clearly who was coming.

Yan Fei opened her mouth and asked Mandrill: "Great Sage Conquering Demons, why are you here?"

Yelan: "."

"Follow them." Mandrill looked at Yinghe and Paimon and said.

Paimon pointed to Mandrill with some confusion and asked, "Did you follow us?"

Mandrill nodded and said, "Yeah."

"Okay, then do you want to come with us?" Pamon scratched his head and asked Mandrill.

"No need, I have other important matters." Mandrill shook his head and said.

Ying wondered: "Is it something important?"

"Looking for someone." Mandrill replied calmly: "Please be safe, I have an ominous premonition here."

After saying that, Mandrill's figure disappeared from the spot.

Watching the mandrill disappear into the abyss, Paimon said helplessly: "It still comes and goes without a trace."

"That guy just now was very impressive. He can compete with me. He seems to be a powerful character." Arataki Yito said with a smile.

After listening to Arataki Yidou's words, Paimon said to him with disdain: "You herder, where do you get your confidence?"

"Is it really okay to let that gentleman act alone?" Kuki asked with some worry.

Paimon replied: "That guy, even if you don't let him act alone, he won't listen to others. But he is very powerful, so let him go."

"Speaking of which, why did Mandrill say he came with us?" Paimon asked Ying in confusion.

Ying replied: "You ask me who should I ask?"

"Well, I have a feeling that Mandrill's purpose here is not simple. When I see him again, I can just ask him." Paimon scratched his head.

"Everyone, please pay more attention to your surroundings from here on. No one knows what will be on the road ahead, so be prepared at any time."

After listening to Yelan's words, Arataki Yidou was still a little unconvinced and said: "Although I have recognized you as my companions, with my fighting talent, I don't need her to remind me, nor do I need her to lead the team."

Jiu Qi couldn't help but shouted: "Boss"

"Ah - I know, I know!" Ichito Arataki scratched his head and replied.

While a group of people were talking, Mandrill's figure appeared a wall away from them. He quietly watched as the people finished talking and walked into the entrance of the secret realm.

Mandrill held the golden branch in his hand tightly and said seriously: "Fushe, I will definitely save you."

Mandrill also got a game console produced by Liusu Uniform before, and also played the game "Genshin Impact II". The content in it was so real that he couldn't believe it. The most important thing is that most of it was It ends tragically, and Immortal King Tassel is the only variable between the game and reality.

At that time, Mandrill also asked Zhongli about it, but Zhongli didn't tell him anything else and just let him figure it out on his own.

It wasn't until he completed the mission in the Layer Rock Abyss that Mandrill learned what happened next. He didn't expect that Fushe was still alive. After learning all this, he approached Zhongli again, but this time Zhongli gave him A golden branch.

"Thank you, Emperor." Mandrill said seriously after taking it.

Zhongli stood up and turned to look at the bright moon in the sky, and said to Mandrill: "No, she gave this branch to me. She must have already considered it at that time."

"Is she an immortal?" Mandrill naturally understood who Zhongli was talking about.

Zhongli did not answer Mandrill's words, but changed the subject and said: "You have too many karma, and letting Skynet suppress it is not the answer after all. When you think about it, go to Naxida to clear it out."

"Nasida? Is that the new Grass God? I understand. I will go visit him after the matter with Brother Fushe is resolved." Mandrill nodded seriously.

Zhong Li nodded and said, "Well, I can only give you some advice on some things. The final development of the matter is up to you."

"Emperor, then I will take my leave first." Mandrill said.

Zhongli thought for a moment and then said: "Layer Yan Juyuan and his party don't have to act too hastily, and don't act alone, otherwise unexpected changes may occur."

"I understand." After Mandrill finished speaking, the figure disappeared.

Seeing Mandrill leaving, Zhongli sighed helplessly.

So after Mandrill experienced this incident, he basically kept paying attention to the movements of the Strata Abyss. It was not until today that Ying and Paimon came to the Strata Abyss, and he followed behind.

Mandrill hid his figure all the way and followed closely behind a few people. They still didn't notice his presence until they left the secret realm.

After leaving the secret realm, Arataki Yidou looked at the scene outside and said with some confusion: "No, what happened?"

"We. Why are we back?" Pamon also asked in confusion.

"Is this where we walked?"

After listening to Yi Dou's words, Ying took a look at the surrounding environment. He didn't answer until he looked up and saw the disappeared hole, "No, you see, the hole above is covered up."

"That being said, the hole is indeed gone." Yan Fei said.

Ye Lan touched her chin and thought for a moment before suggesting: "Since it is another secret realm, there must be an exit. Let's all look around."

After saying that, Yelan left alone again.

"Okay, let's split up. My brother Traveler and I will be in a group with the flying dwarf, and A-nin will be in a group with his benefactor. How about that?" Arataki Yidou suggested.

After listening to Arataki Yidou's words, Paimon shouted angrily: "Hey! I'm not a flying dwarf melon!"

"Benefactor or something, I'm serious, just call him Yan Fei. Mr. Yidou is indeed the leader of the gang and has great leadership." Yan Fei said with a smile.

Arataki Yidou waved his hand and said: "Wherever you are, just ask me to do it. Since we agreed that we are all companions, we should take care of each other."

While several people were exploring, Mandrill was also looking for the so-called exit in the dark.

"Skynet is indeed unusable. This should be a secret realm that the golden tree cannot reach." Mandrill touched his chin and thought as he walked.

Mandrill was walking, and suddenly he saw that Skynet started to connect to him again.

"Well, wait, there is a signal again. Why is there a signal here?" Mandrill looked at the stone wall in front of him with some confusion. The closer he got to the stone wall, the stronger the Skynet signal became, but there was only one missing point. This made him very curious.

Thinking of this, Mandrill punched the stone wall, and a stone cave suddenly appeared in front of Mandrill.

"Huh? Something's wrong, why is it gone again? Could it be that the space behind the wall has changed?" After the entrance to the cave appeared, Mandrill noticed that Skynet's signal disappeared again for no reason. He walked around here for several times and there was no signal. .

While Mandrill was still thinking, he suddenly noticed someone coming. Before he had time to think about it, Mandrill's figure quickly disappeared from the place.

At this time, Ye Lan arrived at the place where Xiao was originally, and looked at the cave entrance here thoughtfully.

After Ye Lan explored it, he turned around and left, telling others what happened here. Xiao watched the people below enter the secret realm one by one, and after waiting for a while, he also followed in.

"What is this?" After Xiao followed into the secret realm, he looked at the scene in the secret realm with an unbelievable look on his face.