"Feng Yi, allow me to introduce you. This is the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius—Lord Faruzan!"
Seeing Feng Yi had finally arrived, Jean promptly stood up, thoughtfully extending his network for him!
"Grand Master Faruzan, though this is our first meeting, your reputation precedes you! My name is Feng Yi, and I am a traveler…"
Feng Yi, carrying his wine barrel, approached the table and introduced himself to the man before him, who could only be described as a human beast, Grand Master Faruzan.
"You are Feng Yi? Jean has been mentioning your name constantly, singing your praises…"
Faruzan paused his boisterous drinking, stood up, and looked at Feng Yi, who was effortlessly holding up a wine barrel with one hand and still appeared unfazed. He couldn't help but commend him internally, "Such strength!"
A good prospect to become a knight!
"Grand Master Faruzan, if you keep this up, I’ll get angry!"
Jean, seeing Faruzan speaking ill of her to Feng Yi, felt both shy and annoyed. She stomped her foot and huffed, "Hmph!"
"Hahaha, my child, why are you getting shy now? Alright, I won't say it, I won't say it, alright?"
Faruzan burst into laughter. It was rare to see Jean exhibit such girlish behavior, and he found it quite amusing.
However, facing Jean's threat, Faruzan was quite submissive. If Jean truly got angry, how would he palm off his troublesome official duties onto her?
"Hello Feng Yi, it's a pleasure to formally meet. I am Faruzan, the current Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. I'm delighted you've opened such a fantastic tavern in Mondstadt. The drinks are astonishingly good, even better than that rascal Diluc's 'Angel's Share'!
I imagine Simon would grow fond of this place, but for me, I still prefer the feeling of a hearty drink!
Faruzan casually wiped his wine-foamed hand on his clothes, then clasped Feng Yi's hand.
"Coincidentally, I have half a barrel of my secretly made Dandelion Wine. Would Grand Master Faruzan like to try some?"
Feng Yi looked up at the two-meter-tall Grand Master Faruzan, whose demeanor was undeniably rough, casual, and unrestrained.
The moment Feng Yi clasped Faruzan's hand, he could feel the firmness of the muscles and preliminarily deduced that Grand Master Faruzan could likely crush a wild Abyss Mage with his bare hands without issue!
Abyss Mage: Bah! You're so noble, so great, using me as a unit of measurement!
Grand Master Faruzan, in the path of mortal physical cultivation, should undoubtedly belong to the very top echelon.
'If we were to fight, attacking his mental vulnerabilities using the River God's domain would be the correct path to victory!'
As Feng Yi assessed the man, he subconsciously began strategizing for a potential confrontation.
"Dandelion Wine? It's been a long time since I've had any. I remember the last time I drank it was… well, the last time…"
Faruzan scratched his head. His memory wasn't very good, and he genuinely couldn't recall the exact date he last drank Dandelion Wine.
Feng Yi: Listening to you speak just wasted over ten seconds. The progress of nonsensical literature truly depends on you!
Faruzan didn't stand on ceremony with Feng Yi. He took the wine barrel, poured himself a full cup, and then happily drank it down in large gulps.
"Burp~ Comfort!"
Faruzan gulped it down with a rumble and let out a satisfied burp, saying blissfully.
"Feng Yi, this Dandelion Wine of yours seems extraordinary! I've been drinking for years, and I've never had a wine like this, one that can soothe the body and replenish its energy. It must be very expensive, right? Just give me a price so I can give up!"
After a cup of Dandelion Wine, Faruzan felt the accumulated hidden injuries within him gradually healing. Even with his somewhat slow reactions, he realized this wine was no ordinary concoction.
"Of course, this is a priceless treasure. I'm only reluctantly bringing some out today to entertain Grand Master Faruzan. For anyone else, even to get a glimpse would be a pipe dream!"
Feng Yi's and Faruzan's conversation caught Lisa's attention.
She was very curious about how much of the Water of Life Feng Yi still possessed.
Lisa decided to probe Feng Yi later. If he truly had any left, she had to find a way to acquire some. This was a legendary, long-lost item, a supreme treasure for recovery and prolonging life!
"Grand Master Faruzan, there's no need to worry. I have plenty of this secret blend stored. It's the tavern's true trump card. This half barrel today is my treat to Grand Master Faruzan!"
Feng Yi waved his hand generously, though his heart ached.
Feng Yi: This used a whole half-drop of my Water of Life! If prepared properly, it could be enough to fight Ganyu for three hundred rounds!
"Your personality suits me. How about coming to the Knights of Favonius and becoming a glorious knight?"
Faruzan extended the invitation he had long planned. Only by bringing Feng Yi into the Knights would he not have to worry about getting such wine in the future, right?
Faruzan couldn't help but praise his own cleverness.
As Grand Master Faruzan's words fell, the gazes of Jean, Lisa, and the others all fell upon Feng Yi. They eagerly awaited Feng Yi's acceptance.
Jean, especially, if Feng Yi became a Knight of Favonius, she could see him often. The forbidden relationship of superior and subordinate—the thought alone was thrilling…
"I'm sorry, I am deeply honored by Grand Master Faruzan's personal invitation. However, I am merely an ordinary traveler, and my unceasing pursuit is to experience the various customs and traditions of Teyvat. Therefore, I must respectfully decline!"
Feng Yi's answer left everyone a little disappointed. However, it was Feng Yi's freedom, and they couldn't interfere.
"What about an honorary position as an Honorary Knight? It wouldn't restrict your freedom and would grant you certain privileges within Mondstadt. You can't refuse that, can you?"
Grand Master Faruzan had anticipated Feng Yi's response and immediately presented his second offer.
"If that is the case, then I respectfully accept your offer!"
Feng Yi felt that accepting the position of Honorary Knight would be beneficial for his future actions, so he no longer refused.
"Then from now on, we are colleagues. Come, let's have a drink together!"
Seeing that Feng Yi did not refuse this time, Faruzan's face broke into a satisfied smile. He poured a cup for himself and Feng Yi, then they clinked glasses and drank.
Faruzan: Honorary Knight, hehe, who invented this thing? It's f***ing useful!
Feng Yi's objective was also achieved by accepting the Honorary Knight position, and he drank with much more ease.
Jean: Honorary Knight is also good. I remember reading in a romance novel somewhere that the heroine was the eldest daughter of a family, and the male lead was an Honorary Knight of the Order…
After a busy half-day, Grand Master Faruzan, Lisa, Jean, and the others gradually departed. Feng Yi finally got the chance to sneak back to the second-floor lounge.
At this moment, Eula, already in her undergarments, had been waiting for a long time…