"Some of my memories? What do you mean by that?"
Qiu Bai muttered to himself, puzzled.
"Could she even know about the system?"
"As a newly born God, I don't possess much of your memory."
"I only recall the memories from when you transformed into a woman."
Noticing Qiu Bai concern, Qiu Xue smiled and calmly explained.
Hearing this, Qiu Bai let out a small sigh of relief.
If she had known about the system he once possessed, he wouldn't have hesitated to erase this newly born God before him.
However, the moment that thought surfaced in his mind, he shook his head to dismiss it.
Because for some reason, Qiu Xue gave him an innate sense of closeness.
But the more he thought about it, the stranger it seemed.
Why did this situation feel oddly familiar?
Qiu Bai mouth twitched.
"Isn't this just like Raiden Ei and Raiden Makoto?"
"This is practically a bloodline relationship…"
"Besides, as a God, I don't actually have many authorities."
Qiu Xue smiled as she spoke, gazing at Qiu Bai with a gentle expression.
After all, as a being born from his very essence, she naturally felt a deep, bloodline-level connection to him.
"Then how should I address you?"
She asked, tilting her head slightly.
After thinking for a moment, Qiu Bai smiled and said:
"Let's just call each other siblings."
Hearing this, Qiu Xue eyes brightened with joy.
"Brother."
She sweetly called out to him, her voice carrying a soft, delicate warmth.
The curiosity in her gaze made it clear, she was eager to explore this world.
Suddenly gaining a younger sister out of nowhere made Qiu Bai feel a bit overwhelmed.
"Little sister, what kind of authorities do you possess?"
Qiu Bai asked curiously.
Qiu Xue chuckled lightly, then gracefully extended her slender, jade-like hand.
In an instant, a black-and-white mirror appeared in her palm.
The surface of the mirror shimmered faintly, and the energies of Yin and Yang intertwined around it.
"This mirror can reveal the good and evil within a person's heart."
"It forces them to recall all the sins they have committed in the past… until they collapse under the weight of their own guilt."
Qiu Xue explained gently, gazing at the mirror in her hand.
"That's it?"
Qiu Bai blinked, waiting for her to summon more authorities.
Yet, Qiu Xue remained still, showing no intention of taking out anything else.
"That's all."
Qiu Xue answered softly.
Qiu Bai mouth twitched violently.
His "little sister" before him already possessed half the strength he had a thousand years ago…
And yet she only had one authority?!
"She shouldn't be this weak, no matter how I think about it..."
"Oh, I almost forgot there's this too."
Qiu Xue waved her hand, summoning another object—a jade stone shaped like a Yin-Yang fish, covered in mysterious inscriptions.
"This stone can be split into two."
"The black Yin fish allows communication with the recently deceased."
"The white Yang fish can heal wounds and even extend a being's lifespan."
"And when both pieces are combined, they can temporarily anchor a departed soul in this world."
Qiu Xue explained as she gazed at her elder brother.
Qiu Bai mouth twitched once again.
"Aside from the lifespan extension, isn't this just a weaker version of my authority?"
Still, he nodded and praised her:
"Not bad. A useful authority."
Then, his expression turned serious.
"By the way, how long was I unconscious?"
"A full day."
Qiu Xue lowered her gaze, looking guilty.
"I'm sorry, Brother. It's all my fault that you were unconscious for so long."
Qiu Bai waved his hand dismissively.
"No worries, it's nothing serious."
Just as he was about to take Qiu Xue back to Liyue Harbor, he suddenly felt something.
His brow furrowed slightly.
"Xiangling is in danger?"
He turned to Qiu Xue.
"Hold onto me."
Without hesitation, Qiu Xue grabbed Qiu Bai sleeve, and in the blink of an eye they disappeared.
Meanwhile…
Xiangling panted heavily, glaring at the Blazing Tree before her.
Beside her, Guoba lay sprawled on the ground, rubbing his belly and wheezing.
For the past two days, she had been locked in a battle of wits with this fiery monster.
She had tried climbing down from the top hole using a rope, hoping to snip off some of its leaves.
She had also attempted a direct fight, but her Pyro Vision had no effect on the Blazing Tree.
Now, on the third day, she had run out of patience.
Her grip tightened around Dragon Bane, and with Guoba by her side, she marched toward the Blazing Tree with determination.
However, the moment she engaged—she found herself overwhelmed.
Exhausted and out of options, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind—
Qiu Bai!
She gritted her teeth, hesitating internally.
"I'm sorry, Qiu Bai!"
"I didn't want to trouble you over something so small!"
With a conflicted heart, she crushed the Yin-Yang Talisman in her hand.
In the next instant a figure appeared behind her.
Two figures, actually.
"Qiu Bai! You're here!"
Xiangling lit up with relief.
Guoba, still struggling to stand, also perked up weakly.
Upon seeing Qiu Bai and the mysterious woman behind him, Xiangling's eyes widened in shock.
"Lu! Σ(⊙▽⊙"a")
Qiu Bai glanced at Xiangling, then at the Blazing Tree before them.
His mouth twitched slightly.
"Her obsession with ingredients is truly beyond my expectations…"
Just as Qiu Bai raised his hand to deal with the Blazing Tree—
Xiangling panicked voice rang out.
"Qiu Bai! Don't make it disappear!"
"Just defeat it!"
From a distance, Xiangling shouted loudly as she saw Qiu Bai about to act.
She was genuinely afraid that this Blazing Tree would end up like the Stonehide Lawachurl from before.
Reduced to black light particles and vanishing entirely.
That would mean no ingredients left!
Qiu Bai paused, chuckling softly as he lowered his raised hand.
Then, under the stunned gazes of Xiangling, Qiu Xue, and Guoba, he casually walked toward the Blazing Tree.
His fingertips glowed faintly with a dark aura and he lightly tapped the Blazing Tree before him.
Blazing Tree: "Are you… scratching me?"
Its branches flared up as it prepared to launch a furious attack against Qiubai—
But then—
SUDDENLY!
The Blazing Tree froze—
Like its soul had been sucked away—
And collapsed lifelessly to the ground.
Xiangling eyes widened even further as she stared at Qiu Bai in awe.
"As expected, Qiu Bai always has unpredictable methods!"
With stars in her eyes, she gazed at him in admiration.
Qiu Bai rubbed his chin, murmuring to himself.
"Hmm… looks like this technique works on Blazing Trees too."
Then, with a simple flick of his finger, he restored the stamina of both Xiangling and Guoba.
Xiangling slowly stood up, looking at her hands in disbelief.
"Lu!" (ΩДΩ)
Guoba also examined his body, rubbing his belly and backside with a shocked expression.
Without hesitation, Xiangling ran to Qiu Bai side, with Guoba quickly following.
"Qiu Bai! You're amazing!"
"Thank you so much!"
Her eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at him.
Qiu Bai chuckled, rubbing his nose.
"Heh, just a little trick."
"No need to be so formal with me."
"Ahh… this feeling of showing off is just so satisfying."
Satisfied, Xiangling pulled out her scissors and quickly began harvesting the Blazing Tree's leaves and branches, carefully placing them into her backpack.
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