However, the Traveler thought the "old place" Venti mentioned was beside the Statue of the Seven in Windrise. Only when the two arrived there did they realize it was not the right spot, and Aether knew Venti could only be in one place.
That's right—it was at the Anemo Archon statue in the Mondstadt plaza, where he often busked. With no other choice, he had to bring Paimon running back.
Sure enough, when the two arrived beneath the statue, they saw Venti sitting right in its hands.
Chapter 98