Xiao looked at Lin Qiu. If Guizhong could be revived, could his brothers and sisters be?
If it were possible, Xiao would give up everything.
Let his brothers and sisters, who wished to integrate into human society, see Liyue as it is now...
Guizhong looked at Xiao. The other Yakshas were not with him. Guizhong realized something, and her expression darkened.
She did not ask, because she knew that Xiao would not want to bring up that topic.
"Ganyu, come here and let your big sister pat you." Guizhong waved to Ganyu.
While Guizhong was reminiscing and chatting with the Adepti, Xiao led Lin Qiu aside.
Before Xiao could speak, Lin Qiu said, "I know what you want to ask, but unfortunately, it's very difficult."
Lin Qiu's 'resurrection' method was not bringing the dead back to life; it was more like curing a 'suspended animation' illness. For those who were thoroughly dead, other methods were needed.
However, Yakshas would still have residual consciousness after death, but Lin Qiu was not sure where the residual consciousness of other Yakshas, besides Bosacius, was located.
After all, Yakshas were not like Gods. Even if a God died thousands of years ago, the influence of their residual power could still exist.
Even a weak God like Heuria, her remnants could still exist for a very long time.
"Is that so... If you ever need my help, please call my name." Xiao understood.
Lin Qiu said it was very difficult, but not hopeless, which is why Xiao said he would be there whenever he was needed.
Lin Qiu nodded, unsure if Bosacius's 'obsession' in The Chasm could achieve 'resurrection'.
It seemed he would have to study this item further and try it on a God with fewer remnants.
The next day, everyone's reunion ended. Yesterday, neither Guizhong nor the Adepti deliberately mentioned their deceased friends.
Lin Qiu had just gotten out of bed early that morning and checked the time; the sun was already high in the sky.
Last night, these Adepti chatted with him for a long time, whether it was to thank him or for some other reason, they just kept pulling him into conversation.
This made Lin Qiu go to bed very late last night, and he only woke up now.
"Sigh, these Adepti don't really need much sleep themselves, they don't know that ordinary people need it a lot." Lin Qiu shook his head helplessly.
Walking out of the room, Lin Qiu saw Guizhong sitting in the living room reading a book.
The key was that she wasn't sitting properly on a chair; she was sitting on the floor with her legs together, diagonally, facing away from Lin Qiu's room door.
This wouldn't normally be an issue, but because Guizhong wasn't wearing shoes, her soles were directly facing Lin Qiu in this sitting position, causing Lin Qiu to see her jade feet as soon as he exited his room.
Thank you, Mother Nature, for this gift! I have accumulated good karma my entire life; this is what I deserve.
After feasting his eyes, Lin Qiu walked over to Guizhong, curious about the book she was reading.
Upon closer look, Guizhong was reading a book written by Lin Qiu, and she was currently reading Ganyu's story.
He didn't know how long she had been reading, or if she had read the stories from Mondstadt.
Guizhong naturally knew Lin Qiu was behind her and turned around to ask, "You're awake? Did you sleep well last night?"
There was something interesting about her reading: her sleeves were too long to hold the book, so the book was floating.
"I slept very well. Have you been reading all this time?" Lin Qiu asked.
"Yes, I'm almost finished. So, when will your new book be released?"
Guizhong read very quickly; she finished all the stories, including those from Mondstadt, in one night.
"A new book, you ask? It's being released today," Lin Qiu said.
"It should be a story you'll find interesting," Lin Qiu added.
"Is that so? Then I'm looking forward to it. If you disappoint me, I'll... I'll use dust to blind your eyes! And make you cry too!" Guizhong said with a smile.
Lin Qiu, however, keenly caught the key point, "You said 'too'?"
"Which story made you cry?"
Guizhong's pretty face flushed. Oh no, she accidentally exposed herself.
The amnesia caused by this 'resurrection' had made her less cunning.
Although she never really had much cunning before... she was just very smart.
She also didn't like playing smart tricks on her friends, which sometimes made her seem 'silly'.
"I didn't cry. I was talking about Aping yesterday," Guizhong explained.
Lin Qiu spread his hands, not pressing the matter. Anyway, he had the system; he would know when she broke down just by looking.
He glanced at the system prompt. It turned out Guizhong had broken down more than once. The first time was during Venti's Story Quest.
She empathized and put herself in Gecheng's shoes, but the one who died was herself.
The second time was during the Dustbell incident, when Zhongli asked the Traveler to borrow the Dustbell.
Only then did she realize that after her death, Aping had become Granny Ping.
But when she opened her eyes, what she saw was a young Aping crying.
"So that's it, cried twice, huh?" Lin Qiu teased with a smile.
"Ah!!! How do you know everything!" Guizhong exclaimed.
"You can't tell Aping and the others!"
Lin Qiu smiled and nodded. He had a mischievous streak for teasing people, but if the other person didn't like it, he wouldn't do it.
Guizhong finally relaxed and sighed, "Is this what Ganyu has felt for the past thousand years?"
When she mentioned Ganyu, Lin Qiu remembered something: the story of the Great Bird's other disciple.
"Oh no!" Lin Qiu exclaimed, "There's a 'Goddess Splitting the Clouds' play today!"
Upon arriving in Fontaine, Lin Qiu explained to Furina and the others that he was a bit late due to a small matter he handled: he 'revived' a God.
After hearing the 'resurrection' conditions, Navia was a little disappointed, but she quickly adjusted her emotions.
No wonder Lin didn't tell me about 'resurrection'; it turns out ordinary people can't do it.
"Is this a 'small matter'?!" Furina covered her small mouth.
Now even reviving a God wasn't a big deal? Then was executing a God not a big deal?
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go to Liyue."
Lin Qiu brought the two back to Liyue. Upon opening the door, should it be said that it was as Furina expected? It was indeed four women.
This was only because Lumine had gone to Mondstadt after Lin Qiu told her about her brother; otherwise, it would have been five.
Lin Qiu introduced everyone to each other and explained Furina's purpose for this trip.
"The Hydro Archon?" Guizhong leaned close to Furina, looking left and right. Strange, truly strange.
This behavior reminded Furina of someone. Just as she was thinking, Hu Tao's voice came through.
"Little Qiu Qiu, this Hall Master is here to play with you."
"Hmph hmph, seeing how much you missed this Hall Master, I even put aside 'hot' business!"
"I even brought your new book. Why aren't you hurrying to welcome this Hall Master!"
In reality, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was indeed 'hot' right now, but everyone was just there to see Zhongli; no one was there for business.
Lin Qiu let Hu Tao in. Now that everyone was here, Lin Qiu became the introducer again.
Hu Tao could calmly handle Zhongli being the Geo Archon, but facing a 'revived' God, she was stunned.
This completely shattered her concept of life and death!
After Lin Qiu explained, she realized that only those who hadn't fully died could be 'revived'; this was essentially curing a 'disease'.
Hu Tao breathed a sigh of relief and returned to her usual self.
"No problem, leave the new house to this Hall Master." Hu Tao patted her small chest.
Anyway, all the surrounding properties, whether left, right, front, or back, belonged to Hu Tao; she simply didn't care.
As for the new book Hu Tao mentioned, that book was about Zhongli's Story Quest.
'Chapter of Ancient Lore: Act I: Do You Understand Rex Lapis, or Do I Understand Rex Lapis?'
Ahem, actually the book title was 'Chapter of Ancient Lore: Act I: Sal Flore'.
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Character Voice Line · Guizhong: About Streetward Rambler
"When I opened my eyes, my friend was crying.
When I learned she sealed her strings and sang her last song for me, I cried."