It has been a long time since the Evil Chi invaded here.
These days, besides helping Guizhong build houses, there’s nothing else to do.
Guizhong is still busy teaching planting, so boring! Qixuan said dispiritedly.
Then she secretly ran into the house and called out Aichan, who came out in pajamas, yawning.
“Aichan: What’s wrong, Captain? I’m not even awake yet.”
“Aichan, open the shop.”
Then Qixuan asked how many experience points she still had.
Aichan checked the experience points earned from building the village and the things she experienced with Guizhong these days.
All in all, she earned quite a bit, and the current balance is 40,000 points.
Qixuan looked at the items in the shop, wondering what Guizhong could use.
Although the village now has her, if she’s not around, Guizhong still needs to be able to protect herself.
In that case, there should be a suitable Valkyrie armor for Guizhong, not too good, just suitable.
“Aichan, match one.”
“Okay, Captain.”
“Sorry, Captain, there is currently no Valkyrie armor suitable for Guizhong, and your current assets are only enough to buy a White Comets for Kiana.”
Aichan said with a hint of mockery.
Qixuan frowned, a little unwilling.
At this moment, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she thought of an idea. “Aichan, are there any materials in the shop that I can use to try and make a simple Valkyrie armor for Guizhong?”
Aichan flipped through the shop list. “There are, but the combined price of the materials might not even be enough with your 40,000 experience points.
And you also need the blueprint for crafting.”
Qixuan gritted her teeth. “Let’s look at the materials first; I’ll slowly accumulate the experience points for the blueprint.”
Aichan displayed the material list, which mainly consisted of some special metals and energy crystals.
Qixuan looked at the list, calculating in her mind, it seems she needs to work harder to earn more experience points.
She decided that, in addition to helping Guizhong build houses and teach planting, she would also explore the surrounding areas to find possible quests, striving to accumulate enough experience points as soon as possible to create suitable armor for Guizhong.
Suddenly, a voice came from the sky.
“I am the Administrator of the World.”
“The current continent is in constant conflict. The seven Gods who emerge victorious in the God War will have the opportunity to go to Celestia and become the Seven Archons who govern the world…”
Qixuan thought to herself, has the Heavenly Principles already announced the selection of the Seven Archons so quickly?
It seems the God War is about to begin sooner.
All the Gods on the Teyvat continent heard the voice from the sky, and thus, the God War began.
“Guizhong walked in at this moment. Qixuan, did you also hear the voice from the sky?”
“The Administrator of the World, is it real or fake?”
“Qixuan: Have you ever seen a God residing above the sky?”
Guizhong shook her head. It seems things are about to get turbulent recently.
Qixuan said, “We need to strengthen our defenses recently.”
“I heard that Morax, next door, is also a God who loves people; the humans under his protection are also very happy.”
“I plan to go to Morax’s place these days to see if we can form an alliance; the stronger the ally, the better.”
Then she bought a pair of “Signal Jade Tablets” from the shop and gave one to Guizhong.
“This is a pair of ‘Signal Jade Tablets.’ If you encounter danger, just smash the Jade Tablet, and it will send a signal to the Jade Tablet in my hand. I will rush back as soon as possible.”
Guizhong nodded and said, “Okay, you be careful too.” After Qixuan finished speaking, she flew towards another direction of Tianheng Mountain.
Not long after, Qixuan saw some human dwellings at the foot of the mountain, all made of stone houses.
Suddenly, an Anemo and a Pyro attack struck.
Qixuan easily dodged them. Qixuan looked closely.
One had green hair, wore a golden crown, a purple robe, a red belt around his waist, cloud-patterned boots, white wings floating behind him, and held a long spear.
He was none other than the Yaksha Alatus, the Guardian under the Emperor’s seat, “General Alatus.”
“Xiao.”
The Anemo attack just now was from him.
And the other, with flames in her hands, long red hair, and a fiery cloud-colored robe, should be the Fire Rat General, “Indarias.” However, Liyue had not yet been established, so these titles did not exist.
“Which God is above? What is the purpose of coming here?”
As Xiao just asked, the somewhat short-tempered Indarias didn’t ask around.
She directly said, “Fifth brother, why are you wasting words with her? Coming to Lord Morax’s territory at this time must be for an invasion.”
After speaking, she launched another attack on Qixuan.
Qixuan’s original intention was to see if she could form an alliance with Morax, but now she encountered this situation.
Qixuan had no intention of harming anyone.
She could only shout to the internal village, “Morax!”
“If you don’t come out, I’m really going to subdue your subordinates first. If they get hurt, I won’t be responsible!”
After Qixuan said this, a young and handsome man in a black robe emerged from the air.
His square and dignified face, coupled with diamond-shaped eye sockets and golden shimmering eyes, made him appear exceptionally distinguished, subtly exuding the aura of an emperor.
Morax waved his hand, signaling Xiao and Indarias to stop, and said in a steady voice, “Your Excellency, you are here for something else, aren’t you?”
“Please come in and elaborate. I apologize for Xiao and Indarias’s rashness.”
Qixuan was not someone who didn't know how to take a hint.
She said, “Okay,” and walked into the village with Morax. Indarias was still a bit angry.
“Xiao comforted her at this moment: Third sister, don’t be angry. This God doesn’t look like she’s here to invade.”
“Indarias: It’s all because of that voice from before. Now there’s fighting everywhere, how can we not be on guard?”
After Indarias finished speaking, she stomped back angrily.
Xiao sighed, “Third sister is still so temperamental.” Inside the village, in a stone-built house,
Qixuan sat down, feeling like her butt was about to achieve the Iron Butt Divine Skill.
Morax noticed Qixuan’s discomfort and said, “I apologize, it might not be very comfortable to sit.”
“Qixuan said: It’s nothing, just a little unaccustomed. Let’s talk about serious matters.”
“You heard the voice from the sky a few days ago, didn’t you?”
Morax nodded.
“Qixuan: Then do you have any thoughts?”
Morax calmly shook his head. His greatest wish now was to protect this group of humans.
“Qixuan said: You are indeed very strong; one or two Gods might not be your match.”
“But what if many come, exceeding the number you can handle?”
“Even if you can protect yourself, will the humans under your protection survive?”
The God War has already begun; no God can remain uninvolved.
Ultimately, there will only be seven victorious Gods on the Teyvat continent, so why shouldn’t it be you, Morax?
Morax began to ponder… Qixuan realized that her persuasive words were working and started to paint a grand picture.
“Then she began to say: Becoming one of the Seven Archons has many benefits.”
“Think about it, if you rule this area, the humans under your protection won’t have to live in fear of other Gods invading every day.”
“And in this way, you will obtain more and richer resources.”
“When I came in, I saw that you have no idea about the food problems of the humans here and what to do when they get sick.”
“I came this time with the intention of forming an alliance.”
“Morax was somewhat surprised.”
“Qixuan continued: Do you know Guizhong, the God of Dust next to Tianheng Mountain?”
“I am currently managing a human village with her. If possible, I would like to take you to see it.”
“After that, you can consider whether to form an alliance and participate in the God War together.”
Morax thought for a moment and decided to go with Qixuan to the God of Dust’s territory to see, perhaps there would be unexpected gains.
Morax said to Xiao after leaving the house,
“Protect this place. If an external enemy invades, you can call me.” “Xiao acknowledged the order.”
After speaking, he and Qixuan set off for the God of Dust Guizhong’s territory.
“Oh, by the way, Morax asked on the way, ‘I still don’t know your name, Your Excellency.’”
“Qixuan said: Me? You can call me the God of Endings. As for the name I use when walking among humans?”
“Call me Qixuan.”
Morax nodded, indicating, “Then I will address you as Young Friend Qixuan.”
Qixuan was quite casual, but then again, Morax, aren’t you going to take a name to use when walking among humans?
Morax thought carefully for a moment.
Then he said, “Then, Young Friend Qixuan, what do you think would be a good name?”
“Qixuan said: Every God has their own characteristics. You are the God with the most contractual spirit I have ever met.”
“Then, ‘Zhong’ (Loyalty) for loyalty to contracts. If one betrays, they will suffer the punishment of eating rock. How about the two characters Zhongli?”
“Morax pondered deeply: Young friend speaks very truly.”
“Then let the two characters ‘Zhongli’ be the name I use when walking among humans.”
While talking, the two arrived at their destination.
Zhongli looked at the peaceful scene before him; although it wasn’t overly prosperous, it was much better than his own place.
Qixuan expressed that Guizhong managed things quite well.
As Qixuan and Zhongli entered the village, Guizhong had already run over.
“Qixuan, you’re back!”
“I’m managing quite well, aren’t I?” Guizhong asked for praise like a lively Damselette.
Qixuan covered her face, a little embarrassed.
She said, “Morax is here to visit us. Take him to see around.”
Guizhong only then reacted, her face slightly flushed.
Morax said, “This must be Young Friend Guizhong, the God of Dust. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Guizhong replied, “No, no, it’s alright.”
“Qixuan said: Then I’ll go back to my house first. Guizhong, I’m leaving it to you. After saying that, she swiftly returned to her own house.”
Guizhong began to show Morax around the village she and Qixuan had governed together.
This greatly broadened Morax’s horizons, while Qixuan summoned Aichan in the house to check her experience points.
Aichan’s report showed a reward of 3000 points for three days of contact with Morax.
Qixuan looked at her savings with some confusion. Why was the experience gained from contacting Morax not much different from contacting Heavenly Principles?
“Aichan said: Because the Seven Archons are closely related to Celestia, so it’s basically the same amount.”
Qixuan suddenly understood. After buying some basic daily necessities, she went out to find Zhongli and Guizhong.
She found Guizhong and Zhongli at the village entrance. It seemed Zhongli had finished his tour and was about to leave.
Guizhong saw Qixuan come out and waved, saying, “Zhongli said he gained a lot and is going back to discuss before making a decision.”
Zhongli said to Qixuan, “I have benefited greatly from this visit. I think I will choose to become your ally.”
“After returning, I will issue orders to the people to adapt to the new place as soon as possible.”
“Qixuan said: Okay, we will also quickly prepare to expand the area to welcome you.”
Morax: “Then thank you, Young Friend.” After speaking, Morax returned to his territory.
Qixuan: “Guizhong, we need to expand the area more recently so that Zhongli and his people will have a place to live when they come.”
“Guizhong said: Okay, I’ll go arrange it right away. We’ll try to start construction in the next few days.”
Seeing everything developing in a good direction, Qixuan expressed, “Very nice!”