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Chapter 130 Only Death Is Inevitable
This was exactly the move Xu Ning was waiting for.
Can you swim?
Before the debt collector could react, Xu Ning had already reached out with a light laugh, taking a step forward and pushing Fei's shoulder.
With his right hand thrusting diagonally, he grabbed the nerve in the enemy's shoulder, while his left fist lifted the man's waist. With both hands exerting force in opposite directions, he slammed the debt collector into the water.
He then pressed his advantage, using his right hand to lock the back of his opponent's neck with a single move. The alcohol's effects made his muscles and bones go weak, and coupled with the inability to breathe underwater, he was about to drown at Xu Ning's hands in a matter of moments.
The debt collector on the shore was shocked by what he saw.
He hadn't even really engaged with the man wearing the Night Owl mask yet, and the fight was already about to end?
The debt collector acted decisively, abandoning Diluc and running quickly towards Xu Ning.
The enemy was unexpectedly strong, and the mission was doomed to failure. It would be best to rescue our companions and escape, but if that wasn't possible, we could only cross the river and flee towards Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, where our own people could provide backup.
"Hmph, want to leave?"
How could Diluc just stand by and watch this person escape?
With a flick of his left hand across his right arm, an iron chain was already hanging on his middle finger.
A sharp whooshing sound suddenly rang out, and a flame that seemed to be tinged with purple spread rapidly along the iron chain, like a fire snake, and "snap" bit into the debt collector's shoulder and back.
The debt collector, whose body was engulfed in flames, let out a bloodcurdling scream, as if he were enduring immense pain.
However, this debt collector was also tenacious, gritting his teeth and activating stealth again, already preparing to escape regardless of the consequences.
However, the flames that Diluc unleashed clung to his shoulders and back like a leech, and even invisibility couldn't conceal them.
Xu Ning coldly stared at his position, gathering the alcohol vapor in his fist. With a snap of his fingers, flames ignited on the nameless gauntlet, and a fire dragon roared, burning the enemy in front of him into a pile of charred remains.
"Achievement: ...Only death and debt are unavoidable - Defeat the Fire Debt Collector who is in stealth mode."
"Offering to Dionysus upgraded by one level: Increases stamina by eight points and grants fifteen Dionysus Seals."
The long-absent mature female voice rang out again.
Xu Ning frowned, suddenly realizing something was amiss. He wanted to call Qingyi out to ask her, but Diluc was still standing there watching him, so he could only ask her another time.
He dragged the debt collector who had drowned in the water out, placed him with the charcoal, poured wine over him, and then delivered another fiery punch.
"Such skillful methods of disposing of a body suggest you're not just a pure wine merchant."
Diluc walked over, took off his Night Owl mask and put it in his pocket, staring intently at Xu Ning.
Xu Ning chuckled, "I can't tell if you're praising me or insulting me."
A rare smile appeared on Diluc's usually slumped cat face.
"Your fighting style is truly eye-opening, and this kind of cooperation is a novel experience for me. Perhaps we can do it again in the future."
Xu Ning looked at Diluc and smiled, "There will definitely be a chance."
"After all, we each have our own countries that we want to protect, and therefore we have a common enemy. As long as Liyue and Mondstadt don't go to war, we are a natural alliance."
Diluc nodded. "As far as I know, Mondstadt and Liyue have always had a good relationship."
Xu Ning stretched and said, "Then we're partners. By the way, do you have any other targets tonight?"
Diluc shook his head and said, "I came here tonight because of them. I didn't clean up the mess I left behind when I was wandering around. After I get rid of them, things should calm down for a while."
"Besides, this is all my private matter, and you don't need to get involved."
Xu Ning glanced discreetly at the Evil Eye embedded in Diluc's left gauntlet, nodded in agreement, and said, "Okay, just let me know if you need any help. I'll probably be staying in Mondstadt for a while. Speaking of which, isn't the Badminton Festival coming up soon? I'd better make the most of my time here."
Diluc's face suddenly showed a strange expression, and he said, "I had Eze submit an application to the Knights of Favonius for this year's badminton festival pre-festival banquet, and we plan to hold it at the Dawn Winery. It is said that the Church of Favonius has also specially invited the diplomatic delegation of the Kingdom of Winter to attend. If you are not in a hurry to leave, you can come and watch the excitement."
After Diluc finished speaking, he returned to Dawn Winery.
Xu Ning didn't want to go back with him, otherwise it would be hard to explain if someone found out.
After placing the Dust Concealment Gourd, Xu Ning slipped into the Dust Concealment Cave.
With Beidou and the others no longer coming and going, the cave seemed to suddenly become cold and deserted.
Qingyi sat idly on a small stool, propping her chin up with her hand, staring blankly at the flowerbed she had planted.
As soon as Xu Ning entered, he asked directly, "There's something I want to ask you. If I remember correctly, my offering to the God of Wine reached level ten last time, right? What happened this time? It's level eleven now?"
The woman in green blinked and said, "Of course it's level eleven, what else could it be?"
"By the way, how many levels are there in the worship of Dionysus?"
After thinking for a moment, Qingyi said, "Around level 80 or 90, or even 100!"
Xu Ning was exasperated. "Don't you even know? And you don't even have a Dionysus statue. What's the point of constantly upgrading it? Is it some kind of stamina-boosting promotion?"
The man in green sneered, "Of course, it's to obtain the Wine Seal and exchange it for treasures. Don't you want the various items inside?"
In total, there are only two useful items, as if you've made a lot of claims.
Xu Ning sighed, went upstairs to Ningguang's room and stared blankly for a while, then went to Beidou's bed and took a nap.
When they emerged from the Hidden Dust Cave, it was already broad daylight.
Remembering that I had talked to Diluc yesterday about discussing a collaboration in the wine industry, I strolled toward Dawn Winery.
We walked through the lush vineyards, preparing to head towards the main entrance.
Xu Ning suddenly heard a voice ask, "Huh? No way, that guest really..."
Another voice said urgently, "Of course it's true. It's my turn to be on duty today. The head maid clearly arranged for a guest to stay on the second floor last night, but after I cleaned all the guest rooms on the second floor today, I found that all the guest rooms were empty."
"Haley, don't scare me. Maybe he left on his own a long time ago?"
Hailey argued, "But I didn't see anyone come down from the second floor at all..."
Upon hearing this, Xu Ning couldn't help but smile and ask, "Hello, this is my first time here. I'd like to visit Mr. Eze to discuss the wine business. Could you tell me how to find him?"
When Hailey saw someone come out, she quickly changed the subject and said, "Let me take you there."
Xu Ning followed her toward the main hall, then suddenly lowered her voice and said, "I overheard your conversation earlier. May I ask what the head maid you mentioned prepared for today?"
"It's...it's honey-glazed carrot and pork stir-fry, oh my god, could it be...could it be..."