章 21: Chapter 21: Dawn Winery
After finishing breakfast, the two of them packed their belongings and left the inn.
As they were leaving, the innkeeper stopped Wang Daoyi and handed him a letter, saying that it was delivered by the Thousand Rock Army last night and asked him to deliver it to Wang Daoyi.
"Last night, after the honored guest rested, the commander of the Thousand Rock Army sent over this letter, asking me to deliver it to you," said the innkeeper.
Wang Daoyi didn't refuse and accepted the letter, opening it casually.
It was a thank-you letter, praising Wang Daoyi's heroic actions in times of danger with extravagant words of praise.
It also mentioned the recent abnormal activities of a large number of monsters in the surrounding area, which was the reason why he couldn't rush back in time to provide support.
Finally, the commander expressed his apologies for not being able to thank Wang Daoyi in person due to the damage to the camp and the injuries sustained by many soldiers and adventurers.
The letter also enclosed a banknote, indicating it was the bounty for defeating the Stonehide Lawachurl.
Pulling out the banknote, it was worth a hundred thousand mora, which was quite a sum.
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Mondstadt, located in the northeastern part of the Teyvat continent, is known as the "City of Freedom" where the wind and songs reign. It worships the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, and is one of the Seven Nations of Teyvat, serving as the starting point for the Traveler's journey in the game.
Leaving Stone Gate and entering the Mondstadt region, Wang Daoyi immediately felt the active presence of the wind. Unlike Liyue, the winds of Mondstadt were unpredictable. One moment it was a gentle breeze in your face, the next it was a push from behind.
Perhaps it was this unpredictable wind that gave birth to the free-spirited Wind Archon.
From Stone Gate, on their way to Mondstadt City, they had to pass through the Dawn Winery.
Located in the southwest of Mondstadt City, the Dawn Winery inherited the traditional winemaking craftsmanship of Mondstadt through generations.
It was the largest winery in Mondstadt, almost monopolizing the brewing industry of Mondstadt.
Here, vast vineyards of grapes and other crops were cultivated, and the wines produced from them were popular across the entire Teyvat continent.
Part of the wine produced by the Dawn Winery was sold within Mondstadt City, while the rest was distributed through the southern trade routes to various regions.
Permeated with the fragrance of grapes and the rich aroma of wine, it was the manor of the wine aristocracy in Mondstadt. Conquering the wine lovers of Mondstadt with its hard-to-reach wines, in a sense, it was a sacred place that those who were greedy for what's in the cup had to visit.
After leaving Stone Gate, and after several days of travel, the two finally approached the vicinity of the Dawn Winery. It was late summer, early autumn, and the enchanting aroma of grapes filled the entire winery.
"Wow, such a wonderful aroma. With these grapes, you can definitely make some fantastic dishes!" exclaimed Xiangling, who became lively in the presence of such fragrant fruit.
"Since that's the case, let's pay a visit to the owner of the winery!" Wang Daoyi smiled, feeling a bit hungry himself.
"Really? Won't we be bothering them?" Xiangling hesitated, afraid of disturbing the owner of the winery.
"Don't worry, Miss Xiangling. The owner of the Dawn Winery is Master Diluc. He may seem cold, but he's actually very warm-hearted. Besides, wouldn't you like to buy some grapes to try out new recipes?" Wang Daoyi continued to tempt Xiangling.
"Just like the Snow Bear's Pear Stew we developed last time, it was so sour because the grapes we used weren't quite right. If we use the grapes from here, we can definitely make even better dishes!" he continued.
"Alright, although my philosophy is to make excellent dishes with ordinary ingredients, it would be a shame not to buy some with such excellent grapes right in front of us!" Xiangling finally succumbed to Wang Daoyi's temptation and agreed to visit the Dawn Winery's owner.
Entering the Dawn Winery, many workers were busy in the vineyard, carefully picking grapes and putting them into nearby wooden barrels.
Two strangers appearing in the winery were soon intercepted by a servant, who politely inquired about their intentions.
"We happened to pass by the winery and saw that the grapes were ripe, so we wanted to visit Master Diluc and buy some grapes," Wang Dao Yi politely replied to the servant's inquiry. "This is my companion, Xiangling, the chef of Wanmin Restaurant."
"Ah, has the chef from Wanmin Restaurant come to our winery? How impolite of us not to receive you properly," the servant said, surprised by Xiangling's presence.
"I am the maid of the winery. You can call me Haley."
"Master Diluc is currently not at the winery. I apologize for the inconvenience. Regarding your needs, please rest assured that you can pick grapes freely in a moment."
"If you have any other needs, you can tell Haley, and she will provide you with any services you require."
Eze, the steward of the winery, quickly gave a reply after listening to Haley's description.
With the steward's permission, the two of them showed happy smiles.
"Thank you, Mr. Eze!"
Eze smiled and waved his hand. "You're welcome. Wanmin Restaurant is an important customer of the Dawn Winery, and I look forward to seeing the grapes from our vineyard turned into even more delicious dishes in Miss Xiangling's hands."
After bidding farewell to Steward Eze, the two followed Haley back to the vineyard.
"This vineyard is the best in the entire winery, with a history as long as that of Dawn Winery itself. Ever since the Ragnvindr family settled here, they have been cultivating and improving this vineyard from generation to generation," Haley explained.
Arriving at the deepest part of the vineyard, Haley continued her introduction.
Entering the vineyard, they saw crystal-clear grapes hanging all over the vineyard.
Clusters of colorful grapes hung from the branches, welcoming the two of them eagerly.
The purple ones were already turning black, looking as if they would burst with a touch; the red ones resembled agate; the green ones were crystal clear, like precious emeralds.
Round grapes squeezed together, like many brothers and sisters loving each other, without distinction between you and me.
Xiangling picked one casually and put it into her mouth. "Wow, it's so sweet!"
Seeing this, Wang Daoyi couldn't help but drool, quickly picking a big, purple grape and putting it into his mouth.
A sweet and refreshing sensation spread on his tongue, refreshing and invigorating!
"It's really worthy of being the oldest and best vineyard cultivated by the Dawn Winery. These grapes even give me a sense of happiness!" Wang Daoyi, who had tasted many grapes in his previous life
, couldn't help but compare. However, compared to the vineyard of the Lein family, the grapes he had tasted before were far inferior.
(End of Chapter)
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