I opened a shop on the Astral Train-Chapter 13

After getting out of the RV, Amber asked everyone to wait while she went to speak with the Knights of Favonius at the city gate.

Himeko checked the time and sighed. "Ying, you guys go ahead. We have to return. We've played long enough this time."

Welt nodded in agreement. "That's right. We'll head back first. We'll return when we have time."

Yuri glanced up at the sky. It was almost dusk in Teyvat, yet when they had first arrived, it had been noon. Time flowed differently between worlds.

He then looked down at Hook and Clara. The two little ones were barely standing, yawning every few seconds. They had spent the entire day playing, even running around inside the RV.

Yuri ruffled their hair. "Ying, we'll pass on going into the city. These two need rest. We'll visit again later."

Paimon pouted. "Ah? But we're already at the city gate!"

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Yuri chuckled. "It doesn't matter. As long as you're in Teyvat, we can return anytime. It's just a portal away."

Paimon wanted to convince him to stay, but Ying spoke first. "No problem! Once I'm settled, I'll invite everyone over for dinner!"

Himeko smiled. "Alright, then I'll look forward to that feast."

Ying pounded her chest confidently. "No problem!"

With that, Yuri, Himeko, Walter, Hook, and Clara stepped into the portal, vanishing from Teyvat.

Paimon sighed. "Ying, why didn't you try harder to keep them here? I wanted to have dinner with everyone!"

Ying shrugged. "They had a long day. Didn't you see how exhausted Hook and Clara were?"

Paimon blinked, finally realizing. "Oh... right. Okay, that makes sense."

Amber returned at that moment. "Ying, Paimon, I've arranged for a place for your 'RV.' Huh? Where did Yuri and the others go?"

Paimon answered, "They went back to rest!"

Amber was confused. "Back? Where? Aren't they travelers like you?"

Ying shook her head. "They are, but they're not from this world. They went back to their own world."

Amber's eyes widened. "WHAT?! They're from another world?!"

Ying chuckled. "Yeah, it's a long story. I'll explain as we walk. Let's get into the city first."

Amber, still shocked, led them into Mondstadt as Ying explained.

As they walked, they soon arrived at the main square. Amber handed Ying her promised gift—the Wings of Wind.

Excited, Ying was about to test them out when suddenly, the sky darkened. The wind howled, and thunder crackled across the sky.

"RUN! IT'S THE WIND DRAGON!"

A voice cried out as the citizens panicked and fled.

A deafening roar echoed through the sky, and Ying's eyes widened as she saw Teyvat's legendary dragon—Dvalin—soaring above.

"Ying! This way!" Amber shouted, pulling her toward shelter.

But before they could reach safety, a powerful tornado formed beneath Ying, lifting her into the air.

Hidden nearby, Venti was about to intervene when he saw Ying react.

She didn't panic. Instead, she activated her system's interface.

Emergency Exit Activated—Portal Opened!

A shimmering gate appeared before her, and she jumped in without hesitation.

Venti froze.

"WAIT, WHAT?! SHE JUST LEFT?!"

Paimon, watching from below, let out a sigh of relief. "Amber, let's run for now. Ying's fine."

Amber was confused. "What do you mean? She just got swept away!"

Paimon explained, "She opened a portal and ran straight to Yuri's world."

Amber blinked. "Oh... Right. She did mention she could do that."

Inside Yuri's Shop

Yuri, Himeko, Walter, Hook, and Clara were gathered around a long table, enjoying dinner prepared by Pam.

Everyone had a juicy steak, and the table was lined with various vegetable dishes.

Suddenly, a portal burst open in front of them, and Ying flew out—face first.

"Oof!"

Yuri smirked. "Ying, why are you always face-planting? Does your face hurt?"

Ying sat up, rubbing her cheek. "What do you think?!"

Himeko noticed her messy state. "Ying, what happened? Trouble?"

Still catching her breath, Ying quickly explained the situation.

Walter's eyes gleamed. "A dragon, huh?"

Ying wiped her face with a towel Pam handed her. "Yeah. A big dragon. Pretty terrifying."

Walter's excitement grew. He had always wanted to study Teyvat's creatures.

Yuri stood up, stretching. "Well, guess I'll tag along. Otherwise, you'll be stuck here for a while."

Before Walter could say he wanted to go too, Yuri snapped his fingers, reopening the portal, and pulled Ying through.

Walter sighed as the portal closed. "I wanted to go too."

Himeko chuckled. "Next time, speak faster."

Walter shook his head and resumed eating.

Above Mondstadt

Venti was leading Dvalin away when suddenly, another portal tore open in the sky.

Yuri and Ying stepped out.

Venti's eyes widened. Oh, come on! Another one?!

From below, Paimon and Amber saw them.

"Amber, look! Ying's back! And Yuri's with her!"

In the sky

Yuri crossed his arms as he studied Dvalin. "Big guy."

Ying rolled her eyes. "He's a dragon. Dragons are big in any world."

Yuri smirked. "Size doesn't matter."

He raised his hand toward Dvalin, and instantly, the air cracked with energy.

System Notification: Forbidden Skill Activated—Abyss Chains!

A surge of dark golden energy erupted from Yuri's body. Chains materialized and shot toward Dvalin at breakneck speed.

The dragon roared in defiance, but the chains coiled around his limbs before he could react.

Dvalin thrashed, flapping his mighty wings, attempting to break free.

Yuri's smirk widened. "Struggle all you want. It won't help. TIGHTEN!"

The chains glowed ominously and constricted, immobilizing Dvalin midair.

The dragon let out a furious, sky-shaking roar.

Ying felt the raw power emanating from Yuri and shivered slightly.

Even Venti, hidden nearby, felt a chill.

This guy... is terrifying.

Yuri pulled on the chains, yanking Dvalin closer. "Time to calm you down."

Dvalin's resistance grew desperate. The sky darkened further, winds howling in protest. Lightning crackled in the storm clouds above.

But Yuri didn't waver. He instead focused his power within and grasped the very essence of Dvalin and brought it down!

"You're mine!"

Yuri dragged Dvalin down to the ground as it was left chained down and unable to offer any further resistance.

Yuri breathed a sigh of relief before simply stating:

"Easy as pie."

Ying looked at Dvalin, who was bound tightly in Yuri's dark golden chains, and felt an odd sense of déjà vu.

She had seen this before. But where?

Then it hit her.

Her expression froze as the memory resurfaced—the moment when she had been sealed away, just like this. Powerless. Helpless.

A chill ran down her spine as she averted her gaze. The more she looked at Dvalin's restrained form, the more it reminded her of herself back then.

Meanwhile, Yuri studied Dvalin with curiosity. It was his first time seeing a dragon up close, and despite its Western design, a dragon was still a dragon.

Then, a voice whispered in his ear.

"My friend, please spare Dvalin."

A second later, Venti materialized before them.

Venti's mood was in shambles. Moments ago, he had been relieved that Yuri and the others had left, believing he could continue orchestrating events behind the scenes.

Then, Ying had used her portal to bring Yuri back. And just in time for Dvalin's attack on Mondstadt.

Not only was his carefully laid-out plan in ruins, but now Dvalin was completely captured.

Ying frowned at Venti. "Who are you? Do you think we'll just let him go because you asked?"

Venti sighed. He knew that unless he revealed the truth, retrieving Dvalin would be impossible.

"My name is Barbatos, the ruler of Mondstadt. You can also call me Venti."

Ying eyed him skeptically. "You expect me to believe you're the God of Wind?"

To her, gods should be grand and majestic—not a carefree bard.

Yuri, however, studied Venti and smirked. "Ying, I think he's telling the truth. I can sense a vast wind energy inside him."

Ying looked between Yuri and Venti, her disbelief wavering. "No way... You're Mondstadt's god? Why do you seem so... normal?"

Venti smiled, but before he could reply, he turned to Yuri with a pleading expression. "My friend, please release Dvalin. He's only like this because the Abyss has corrupted him."

Yuri was about to agree—he didn't have a particular reason to keep the dragon bound—but Ying interrupted.

"Just because you're the God of Wind, we have to listen to you? Not happening—unless you agree to two conditions."

Yuri raised an eyebrow. "What are you scheming?"

Ying smirked. "Don't worry about it. I'm securing us a good deal."

Venti, knowing he had no other choice, sighed. "Alright. I'll agree to what's within my power."

Ying grinned. "Great! First, have you seen my brother? He looks like me—golden hair, similar clothes."

Venti feigned ignorance. "Your brother? I was asleep for a long time and only woke up recently. You can ask around Mondstadt, but it's been ages since they last saw me."

Ying deflated slightly. "Figures."

She quickly moved to her second demand. "Second, if you want us to release—uh, I mean, free—the dragon, you need to pay a ransom. A few thousand Stellar Jades should do."

Venti laughed awkwardly. "I just woke up. I don't have any Stellar Jades."

Ying's face darkened. "You're a god! You rule Mondstadt! How do you not have treasure?!"

"Mondstadt is a city of freedom. I don't interfere with the people's decisions. They live as they please," Ventiexplained.

Ying was speechless. This really wasn't what she expected from a god.

Yuri chuckled. "Never mind, Venti. You can take him."

With a flick of his wrist, the dark golden chains unraveled, releasing Dvalin.

Venti quickly used his power to steady the dragon before he could cause further chaos.

"Thank you, Yuri. If you ever need help, just call."

Yuri smirked. "I don't need help. But how about giving me all the wine buried in Windrise?"

Ventis eyes widened in horror. "How do you know about that?!"

Yuri only grinned. "That's not important. What matters is—are you giving it up or not?"

After a moment of agony, Venti reluctantly agreed, summoning the hidden wine stash. He was visibly heartbroken as he handed it over.

With his beloved wine gone and his script in tatters, Venti took off with Dvalin, flying away into the Mondstadt skies.

Inside, he wept.

My wine! My beautiful wine! You left me just like that! This pain...!

With the situation resolved, Yuri bid farewell to Ying and returned to the train.

He hadn't even finished his meal before rushing here—now it was time to get back to eating.

Upon arrival, Pom greeted him cheerfully. "Yuri, you're back, huh? I'll warm up your food, huh. Just wait a moment, huh."

Meanwhile, in Mondstadt...

Ying successfully landed in the town square using the Wings of Wind. Paimon and Amber rushed to greet her.

"Ying! Are you okay?" Paimon asked worriedly.

Ying smiled. "I'm fine. What about you? Are you hurt?"

Paimon shook her head. "Nope! By the way, I saw Yuri earlier. Where'd he go?"

"He went back to eat. Speaking of which, I'm starving. Let's get some food."

Amber sighed. "That might be a problem. After Dvalin's attack, most of the shops have closed."

Just as they were worrying about it, a smooth voice interrupted.

"My friends, if you don't mind, you're welcome to have a meal with the Knights of Favonius."

Amber turned toward the newcomer. "Kaeya!"

Kaeya nodded in greeting before turning to Ying. "Hello, I'm Kaeya, Cavalry Captain of the Knights of Favonius."

Paimon waved. "Nice to meet you! I'm Paimon, and this is Ying. We're travelers. Can we really eat at your place? 'Cause, uh, I'm starving."

Kaeya chuckled. "Of course. After all, you helped Mondstadt against Dvalin. It's only fair we treat you. Let's go."

Paimon cheered. "Yes! Finally, food!"

More than ten minutes later, they arrived at the Knights' headquarters for dinner. The four of them ate while chatting, enjoying the moment.

Not long after, footsteps approached.

Jean, Acting Grand Master of the Knights, and Lisa, the librarian, entered the dining area.

Jean stepped forward with a composed expression. "Ying, I'm Jean, Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. Thank you for your help in protecting Mondstadt."

Ying shook her head. "It wasn't really me—it was all thanks to Yuri."

Lisa tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smirked. "Oh? So that handsome man's name is Yuri?...Promising..."