[Ding!]
[The host has obtained a pair of stockings condensed from the Laws of Yin and Yang!]
The system voice echoed in Qiu Xue mind.
Qiu Xue twitched at the corner of her mouth.
"So after merging them, the name ended up being this random?"
She then opened the stockings description.
What appeared before her was a pair of gradient-colored stockings, wrapped in golden patterns on both sides. The bottom was black, gradually transitioning into white as it went up.
[Description: Stockings condensed from the Laws of Yin and Yang. The complementary forces of Yin and Yang nourish both divine power and the soul.]
"Huh… they actually look pretty nice."
"Let's try them on."
With a mere thought, the white stockings on her legs transformed into the black-and-white gradient pair.
Almost immediately, she felt a warm sensation enveloping her legs, akin to soaking in hot water.
"This feeling…"
"These stockings are actively nourishing my divine power and soul."
Enjoying the newfound comfort, Qiu Xue beautiful eyes turned toward Lumine and Paimon, who were still in the middle of their argument.
"Traveler! How can you be like this?!"
Paimon stood with her hands on her hips, frowning at Lumine.
"Hahaha! Paimon gonna get spanked!"
Lumine crossed her arms, laughing smugly.
"Alright, alright, Paimon. Let's go outside and have a look."
"Just messing with you."
Lumine reached out and patted Paimon head.
"Hmph! Paimon wants something tasty!"
"Otherwise, I won't be able to calm down for the rest of the day!"
Paimon huffed, crossing her arms and turning away in a pout.
Watching their playful squabble, Qiu Xue covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Then, with graceful steps, she approached the two of them.
"Alright, little Paimon, and Lumine too."
Qiu Xue gently patted both their heads before turning her gaze to Paimon.
"I was just teasing you earlier, little Paimon."
"But no badmouthing me in public anymore, okay?"
Qiu Xue smiled as she looked at the floating Paimon.
"Yay!Big sister Qiu Xue is the best! Uh… Big brother Qiu Bai too!"
Paimon clapped her hands and beamed at Qiu Xue.
"Alright, let's go, Paimon."
"See you later, Zhongli, big sister Qiu Xue!"
Lumine waved behind her before taking Paimon along as they exited Northland Bank.
Qiu Xue turned back, her beautiful eyes meeting Zhongli gaze.
"Morax, shall we take a walk as well?"
She smiled gently.
"Haha, that sounds delightful."
"With an old friend accompanying me, why not enjoy the event and then have a meal at Three Bowls, But Not Three Stops?"
Zhongli met her gaze with a soft smile and nodded.
With that, Qiu Xue and Zhongli stepped out of Northland Bank together.
The moment they exited, Qiu Xue stopped in her tracks and looked up at the vast blue sky.
"At last… there is no longer any need to hide my identity before the other Adepti."
She smiled faintly as she murmured to herself.
"Old friend, shall we?"
Zhongli chuckled as he glanced at Qiu Xue, who seemed lost in thought.
"Yes, Morax."
Qiu Xue let out a soft laugh and nodded.
As they walked side by side through the streets, the surrounding passersby couldn't help but take notice.
"Look, who's that beautiful woman beside Master Zhongli?"
A woman dressed in Liyue traditional attire nudged the girl next to her.
"I don't know… She looks like a celestial maiden."
"She kind of resembles that newcomer at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor—Qiu Yue, wasn't it?"
The young girl glanced at her companion and spoke slowly.
"Could they be sisters or something? She's absolutely stunning."
Another passerby joined the conversation, admiring Qiu Xue beauty.
"Wangsheng Funeral Parlor really has a lot of handsome men and beautiful women."
"She's walking with Master Zhongli… Could they be…?"
The gossiping woman in Liyue attire shot a nosy glance in Zhongli and Qiu Xue direction.
"Heh, old friend," Zhongli mused.
"As a woman, you certainly draw quite a bit of attention."
He turned to look at the woman walking beside him, amusement flickering in his amber eyes.
At this moment, Qiu Xue walked gracefully, her hands resting gently over her abdomen, her beautiful eyes filled with mirth.
Her elegant steps, her jade-like legs moving steadily, made her appear refined and gentle.
Since Zhongli was taller than her, she had to tilt her head slightly to meet his gaze.
"Hmm…"
"I suppose I do stand out a little."
Qiu Xue placed a finger against her lips, closing her eyes halfway as she smiled at Zhongli.
"But Morax, your little false form was quite adorable."
"That tiny figure of yours, falling from the sky with its tongue sticking out…"
She playfully pressed her finger against her lips, blinking her beautiful eyes at Zhongli in amusement.
"Ahem…"
"If I had manifested a form too large, it would have been inconvenient for conveying divine decrees during the Rite of Descension, not to mention the structural integrity of the buildings."
Zhongli cleared his throat, placing a hand to his lips, his face slightly reddening as he gave a serious explanation.
"Hehehe."
Qiu Xue glanced at Zhongli, covering her mouth as she chuckled softly.
Teasing this old man was quite entertaining—otherwise, seeing him keep that ever-composed expression all the time was exhausting even for her.
As they reached the lotus pond beneath Yujing Terrace, Qiu Xue crouched slightly, gazing at her reflection in the water's surface.
Her delicate hands reached into the pond, plucking a lotus flower. She brought it close and took a gentle sniff.
Zhongli, meanwhile, stood behind her with his arms crossed, silently observing.
"Hey, did you hear? The assassination attempt on the Geo Lord might actually be real!"
A Liyue native in martial attire spoke in a hushed tone to a miner beside him.
"Of course, I heard. Anyone capable of assassinating the Geo Lord must be no ordinary person."
"I heard some rumors… Apparently, it was a young man from the Fatui. They call him 'Childe.'"
The miner waved his hand as he spoke.
"The Fatui, huh? That shady organization must be scheming something sinister."
"Keep your voice down! If the Fatui hear us, what do we do then?"
The martial artist glanced around anxiously, afraid of being overheard.
"Why panic? We still have the Adeptus watching over us."
"I believe the Adeptus will protect us."
The miner dismissed his companion's worries with a wave of his hand.
All around them, the citizens of Liyue were discussing the matter.
"The Immortal Lord is truly incredible!"
"He slayed that sea demon with a single strike!"
"Yeah, but I heard rumors that the Immortal Lord has gone into slumber again…"
The entire crowd was engaged in fervent discussions about both the Immortal Lord and the Geo Lord.
And yet, at that very moment, the so-called Immortal Lord and the Geo Lord were simply admiring the scenery at the lotus pond below Yujing Terrace.
"Come on, Morax. Let's go take a look."
Qiu Xue straightened up slowly, her beautiful eyes shifting to Zhongli as she smiled.
"Mm."
Zhongli nodded, and the two began walking toward the entrance to Yujing Terrace.
Ahead of them was a massive crowd, and standing atop the platform was the instructor of the Millelith, Fuyuan.
Among the gathered people stood Lumine and Paimon, their eyes also fixed on Fuyuan atop the platform.
"It's Sister Qiu Xue and Zhongli!"
Paimon turned around excitedly, waving at the two approaching figures.
"Qiu Xue, Zhongli, are you here to watch the Rite of Parting too?"
Lumine looked at them curiously.
One had faked slumber, and the other had faked death. And yet, Zhongli had still come to attend his own farewell ceremony.
At the thought of this, Lumine couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth.
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