Neuvillette gazed indifferently out the window at the overcast sky and light rain.
He couldn't truly comprehend the feeling of loneliness that 'non-human entities' experienced, because he didn't understand the emotion of loneliness itself.
However, the subsequent conversation between Ganyu and Hu touched him, especially the word "witness."
During his five hundred years in Fontaine, he had also "witnessed" too many things, and previously, he had considered them meaningless to him.
He only needed to complete his work; the changes in Fontaine, the human emotions and social interactions—he had never considered them, or rather, he couldn't grasp their significance.
"Being depended on, being recognized..." Neuvillette recalled Vautrin and Carole.
It seemed that only after that did his identity as the Chief Justice truly gain recognition from humans.
Over five hundred years, Neuvillette gained recognition, but Nahida did not.
She also witnessed the changes in Sumeru, yet her actions were not even known to others.
At this moment, she was curled up, experiencing 'loneliness,' perhaps in her dreams, there would be a Flower God Festival celebrating her.
"..." Xiao closed the book and placed it on the table.
He said nothing, disappearing instantly from Wangshu Inn to continue his great work of demon extermination.
Human recognition and dependence... he didn't care about these; the Yaksha who cared about these were long gone.
The Yaksha who wanted to integrate into the mortal world and interact with humans did not survive.
Instead, he, the Yaksha who didn't care about these things, remained in the mortal realm, witnessing the changes in the human world.
"Useless!" "Worthless!" Xiao's figure weaved through the demons.
Was he eradicating demons, or venting emotions? Or both.
Inside Liyue Harbor, Cloud Retainer asked after finishing her book, "Lin Qiu, this immortal asks you..."
She hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Shenhe, "Shenhe, aren't you going out for deliveries today?"
Shenhe nodded, indicating she was about to go, but was resting for a bit.
Lumine also left with Shenhe; she had an adventure quest as well.
After the two left, Cloud Retainer continued, "Is there anything you desire?"
Lin Qiu understood that Cloud Retainer wanted to thank him on behalf of her disciple; despite Cloud Retainer's usual tsundere demeanor, she truly doted on her disciple.
"I want an automatic rice cooker," Lin Qiu said, this was a gift he prepared for Yingbao.
"A trivial matter, it cannot be considered a gift," Cloud Retainer shook her head.
Besides that, Lin Qiu didn't want anything else, so he could only say, "How about you help me with a favor in the future?"
"Permitted," Cloud Retainer agreed, and with that, she intended to leave to check on Ganyu.
However, Lin Qiu stopped her; he had accumulated quite a bit of emotion points, used some to enhance his strength, and the remainder was enough to exchange for the puppet to revive Guizhong.
It was time, Lin Qiu brought up the topic of 'reviving' Guizhong with Cloud Retainer.
"Is that true!?" Cloud Retainer was greatly astonished.
The dead cannot be resurrected; this was something even gods could not change, yet Lin Qiu had a way?
Lin Qiu nodded in affirmation; this system puppet simply provided a container capable of holding any spiritual entity, even if only a remnant thought.
This method was not a true resurrection; rather, it was like those who hadn't truly died undergoing a 'mechanical ascension.'
It was similar to how people in high-tech civilizations replace their damaged bodies with mechanical ones.
However, mechanical bodies require the brain to still be functional, or consciousness information to be uploaded.
The system here doesn't require these; as long as there's a 'spirit-like entity,' it works.
It's similar to the Raiden Shogun, the difference being that the Raiden Shogun requires the other party to have a complete consciousness, and she herself cannot prevent the other party's consciousness from dissipating.
The system puppet can prevent consciousness from dissipating, and also doesn't require a perfectly complete consciousness.
The cost is that relying solely on remnant thoughts may result in loss of memory or strength.
"If that's truly the case... No, this immortal will go tell Aping now." Cloud Retainer didn't delay for a moment; she cast the 'Divine Speed Technique' and vanished without a trace in an instant.
"It's not bad to tell them both; their relationship with Guizhong is deeper than mine," Zhongli appeared at some unknown time.
"Why didn't you use the main entrance!?" Lin Qiu seized on the key point.
Zhongli stood with his arms crossed, looking at Lin Qiu without speaking.
You exposed my identity; if I use the main entrance now, are you really not afraid your front door will be trampled flat?
Lin Qiu also thought of this point and stopped dwelling on the issue.
"How is it? Have the people of Liyue passed your test?" Lin Qiu asked.
"Naturally," Zhongli replied, the old man seemed to be in a good mood.
"That's good that they passed," Lin Qiu said.
"Because of your book, the people of Liyue now treat me with a bit too much respect, but their attitude towards Ganyu has become much closer," Zhongli smiled.
As the two chatted, a gust of wind swept past them, and two beautiful women appeared before Lin Qiu.
Cloud Retainer he had seen many times and was very familiar with; the other person, however, made Lin Qiu feel a slight sense of unfamiliarity.
But the unfamiliarity lasted only a brief moment; soon he found the person in his memory—this was Streetward Rambler in her youth.
Appearing in this form, it seemed she hoped that when Guizhong returned, she would see her still in her original appearance.
Beauty is only for the soulmate, and the zither strings are only for the soulmate's continuation.
"Can Guizhong truly be revived?" Gecheng was uncharacteristically anxious.
It seemed that transforming back into a Damselette made her personality less mature.
Speaking of which, Granny Ping also used to have a combative and unyielding personality.
"This... eighty to ninety percent, I suppose," Lin Qiu didn't dare to be too certain.
Streetward Rambler was so hopeful; if it ultimately failed, it would be too great a blow to her.
After all, this was the first attempt, and Lin Qiu couldn't say he was entirely confident of success.
It was just that he had previously discussed the puppet's instructions with Zhongli, and Zhongli thought it was worth a try.
If Zhongli said it was possible, then there shouldn shouldn't be any problem.
"Is that so? Don't even say eighty or ninety percent; even ten percent is worth trying," Gecheng smiled.
"This treasure is truly peerless... I will find a way to compensate you," Gecheng continued.
"Indeed, this immortal owes you an even greater debt..." Cloud Retainer also added.
Lin Qiu, however, waved his hand; saving Guizhong was also his personal desire, not to mention he was good friends with Zhongli and Cloud Retainer.
"No need for such formality; I won't be polite if I need your help in the future," Lin Qiu said.
"That is as it should be," Zhongli nodded.
The four of them each cast the 'Divine Speed Technique' and rushed to the place where Guizhong was sealed.
Lin Qiu's technique was a bit weaker, so Gecheng and Xianyun together applied a layer of protection to Lin Qiu.
Soon they arrived at their destination, and Lin Qiu saw a stone statue of a Damselette curled up, embracing herself.
Guizhong's lingering consciousness was sealed within the stone statue.
Lin Qiu took out the system puppet; this puppet was like the posing dolls used in drawing, without gender, and human-sized.
Depending on the user, this puppet would transform into different appearances.
At this moment, Lin Qiu discovered a problem, "This puppet shouldn't just conjure clothes out of thin air, right?"
Lin Qiu was also using this puppet for the first time; he knew how to use it, but he wasn't very clear on such details.
Would the revived Guizhong be naked in the end?
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Character Voice Line · Gecheng: About Guizhong
"Guizhong, ah, her personality is different from mine, but for some reason, she always understands the