"I see… but I still hope Zhongli returns soon."
"The outside world is so chaotic right now, who knows what might happen?"
Hearing Qiu Bai explanation, Hu Tao finally felt a little more at ease.
"Heh, so the Director is worried about Zhongli?"
"Don't worry, Director. He'll be fine."
Qiu Bai chuckled softly, watching Hu Tao concerned expression.
After all, how could the God of Geo possibly be in danger?
The ones controlling everything behind the scenes were him and Zhongli.
"Sigh, whatever, whatever."
"You and Zhongli are just the same."
Hu Tao waved her hand dismissively, pretending not to care.
"Alright, I'll go prepare a room for Qiu Yue."
Hu Tao turned to Qiu Yue with a smile.
"Come with me, Qiu Yue."
"I'll take you to your room."
Qiu Yue glanced at her older brother beside her.
"Go on, Qiu Yue. Don't trouble the Director."
"If you need anything, just ask her."
Qiu Bai spoke slowly, meeting his sister gaze.
Seeing Qiu Bai reassuring nod, Qiu Yue finally nodded in return and followed Hu Tao up the attic stairs.
"Oh right, Director!"
"I have some matters to take care of, I need to head out for a bit."
Hu Tao paused in her steps, turning back to look at Qiu Bai in confusion.
"Qiu Bai, it's so chaotic outside right now."
"You shouldn't be wandering around."
Hu Tao frowned, genuinely worried about him.
"Don't worry, Director. I'll be fine."
Qiu Bai flashed her a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry, Hu Tao. My brother will be alright."
Qiu Yue also turned to comfort Hu Tao with a soft voice.
"Alright, alright… but make sure you come back soon!"
Hearing even Qiu Yue say so, Hu Tao could no longer stop him.
"Then, I'll be off."
With a creak, Qiu Bai pushed the door open and stepped out.
"Goodbye, Brother!"
Qiu Yue smiled as she watched her brother departing figure.
"Mm…"
"Alright then, let's go check out your room, Qiu Yue."
Hu Tao took Qiu Yue hand, leading her towards the attic.
Meanwhile…
Qiu Bai stretched lazily after stepping outside.
Just then a millennia-old voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
[Ding! The Strongest Archon System requests to rebind with the Host!]
Hearing this familiar notification, Qiu Bai froze in place.
"System, didn't you unbind yourself a thousand years ago?"
"Why are you back now?"
Qiu Bai was both confused and surprised.
Surprised because he never expected the system to request a rebinding.
Confused because, a thousand years ago, the system had explicitly stated that he no longer needed it.
So why was it back now?
[System didn't want to come back either!]
[But System's performance didn't meet the quota, so I got sent back!]
[Wuuu—wuuu—┮﹏┭]
Qiu Bai: "???"
The mechanical voice of the system actually sounded pitiful and whiny.
Qiu Bai mouth twitched violently upon hearing its response.
Good lord.
So you underperformed, slacked off, and got sent back—and now you're the one feeling wronged?!
If he were the system's boss, he'd fire it on the spot!
[Please, Host, take me back!]
[System promises never to slack off again and will even give you a compensation gift!]
Qiu Bai raised an eyebrow at the mention of a compensation gift.
Free rewards?
Well, he'd be a fool to refuse!
"Alright, System. I'll take you back."
"Bind!"
With a single thought, Qiu Bai rebound the system after a thousand years.
This was his old system, after all.
Thinking back, which other system enhances the host's power tenfold and then just leaves?
Every other system helps the protagonist become invincible, right?
No wonder this one failed its quota, it deserved it.
Qiu Bai mouth twitched again at the thought.
[Thank you, Host! I love you, Host!]
[Ding! Please open your compensation gift package!]
Qiu Bai opened the package with a thought.
[Ding! Host has received the Yin-Yang Chaos Sword!]
[Weapon Rarity: Ten Stars!]
Qiu Bai took a careful look at the long sword.
It was vastly different from the divine blade he usually formed with his own power.
The sword measured three feet and four inches long. Its surface constantly shifted between black and white, giving it a chaotic, otherworldly aura. The colors never settled—instead, they blended into a neither-black-nor-white hue. One glance at the sword, and the only thought that came to mind was:
"Damn… what an OP-looking sword!"
[Weapon Description: Forged from Teyvat's Yin-Yang Laws, this blade can split the heavens and earth, causing phenomenal natural phenomena. The sword adapts to the host's power. The stronger the host, the stronger the sword!]
[Note: Only those with the Yin-Yang Archon's divinity can wield it.]
"Holy crap. This is insane—System, you're actually amazing!"
Even with a thousand years of experience, Qiu Bai couldn't stay calm after seeing this weapon.
"Ten stars?!"
"Since when does Genshin Impact have ten-star weapons?!"
Qiu Bai stared at the rarity rating, his mouth twitching.
This was the first time he'd ever seen a weapon rated ten stars.
[Ding! Host, no need to be shocked!]
[Complete the tasks given by the system, and there will be even greater rewards!]
Qiu Bai stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Missions with rewards, huh? Not bad.
It had been a long time since Qiu Bai last checked his system panel, and he was curious to see his current stats.
"System, open my status panel!"
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[Host Status Panel]
Identity: Creator of Teyvat, Archon Morsius
Current Gender: Male
Divine Power Level: Peak High-Rank Archon
(Note: Archon power levels are ranked as Ordinary → Low → Mid → High → Top.)
[Abilities - Yin-Yang Divine Power] Spatial Teleportation, Yin-Yang Incarnation, Flight
[Archon Authorities]
Power of Yang:
Resurrection, Healing, Purification, Restoration of Damage
Power of Yin:
Destruction, Curses, Soul Communication, Soul Annihilation
Yin-Yang Power:
Gender Transformation
[Weapon] Yin-Yang Chaos Sword (Ten-Star Rarity!)
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Qiu Bai rubbed his chin, surprised at how powerful he had become.
But when he saw his Divine Power Level, his mouth twitched slightly.
He had only reached High-Rank Archon?!
"System, what's Morax current power level?"
Qiubai asked curiously.
[Ding! Answering Host: Morax is at Half-Step Top-Rank Archon.]
"What?!
"Good lord, what a damn veteran actor. No wonder he lived for six thousand years!"
Qiu Bai couldn't help but facepalm.
He thought he was stronger than Morax, but apparently not.
Even though Morax Gnosis was still intact, his power had been eroded for thousands of years.
Yet even in that state, he was still stronger than Qiu Bai.
Qiu Bai mouth twitched again.
"Looks like I'm still far from being invincible."
After all, there was still Celestia above him.
"System, give me a mission."
"Hurry up. You wouldn't want your boss finding out you've been slacking, right?"
Qiu Bai thoughts turned sly as he spoke.
[Ding ding ding!!!]
[Mission: Use your Archon Authority to curse a segment of the Fatui Harbinger, Dottore!]
[Reward: ???]
Curse Dottore?
Qiu Bai found it amusing.
After all, he hadn't used this ability before.
"Dottore, let's test your body for a bit."
Far away, on the outskirts of Liyue Harbor...
A certain Doctor suddenly stopped in his tracks, his entire body shivering uncontrollably.
"Doctor, what's wrong?"
"Shut up!"
SLAP!
A crisp sound echoed.
"What was that for—? Owww!!"
"Wuuuuuuuuuu..."
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