The system voice echoed in Qiu Bai mind.
"Reviving the Yakshas... isn't this exactly what I was about to do anyway?"
"I wonder what the system rewards will be this time."
Qiu Bai muttered to himself internally.
Then, turning to his younger sister, he spoke gently, "Little Yue, lend me your Godly Authority for a while."
"The authority that allows the souls of the departed to linger in this world."
Qiu Yue tilted her head, a little puzzled, but she quickly smiled.
"Okay! If Brother wants it, then take it."
"But remember to return it soon! This ability is really helpful for Director Hu."
Without further questions, she held out her hand, and a jade stone appeared. Its shape resembled a Taiji symbol, with two interwoven energies swirling within it.
Zhongli, who had been sitting nearby, chuckled lightly.
"Heh, I've seen your sister's abilities before."
"The authority you siblings wield never ceases to amaze me."
He recalled the time he accompanied Direcotr Hu and Qiu Yue to Wuwang Hill.
Qiu Yue had demonstrated the ability to keep the dead from passing on, leaving Hu Tao utterly astonished.
Zhongli could still picture her shocked expression vividly.
"I must say, Qiu Yue, you're just like your brother."
With a reminiscent smile, he added, "If you two weren't siblings, I might have mistaken Qiu Bai for a reborn god."
Qiu Bai glanced at Zhongli before nodding.
"Old friend, I'm going to revive the Four Yakshas."
"I'll be taking my leave for now."
He gently ruffled Qiu Yue hair before turning to go.
Just as he was about to leave, his eyes fell on Qiu Yue attire, and he couldn't help but twitch at the sight.
As expected... she's wearing the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor uniform now.
It was clearly custom-made by Hu Tao, and surprisingly, it looked pretty good on her.
With a faint smile, Qiu Bai vanished from Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
Zhongli sat quietly, deep in thought.
"The Yakshas..."
Marshal Vritras - Bosacius: Missing.
General Kapisas - Menogias (Geo Yaksha): Corrupted by karma and perished in battle against the Hydro Yaksha, Bonanus.
General Chizapus - Bonanus (Hydro Yaksha): Corrupted by karma and perished in battle against the Geo Yaksha, Menogias.
General Musatas - Indarias (Pyro Yaksha): Succumbed to fear from karmic corruption and died in madness.
"Now, of the five Yakshas under my command, only one remains—Alatus, the Golden-Winged Yaksha."
"If the Four Yakshas are revived, Xiao should be happy, wouldn't he?"
Zhongli closed his eyes, lost in memories.
A lifetime of battle—this was the fate of the Yakshas.
Perhaps, if his old friend succeeded, the Yakshas could finally see a peaceful Liyue.
Qiu Yue sat obediently in her chair, staring curiously at Zhongli, puzzled as to why he had suddenly gone motionless.
Meanwhile, Qiu Bai stood atop the roof of Wangshu Inn, hands behind his back, gazing at the bright moon above. He let out his aura without restraint, unchanged and unshaken.
Below, Wangshu Inn was alive with warmth and excitement. The lanterns glowed like fire, and the air inside was filled with the voices of lively chatter. But atop the roof, where Qiu Bai stood, there was only the quiet embrace of the night.
"Immortal Lord."
A voice rang out from behind him.
"Xiao is here."
Xiao appeared in an instant, his presence calm yet carrying a faint warmth—perhaps due to Qiu Bai having once cleansed his karmic burdens.
Qiu Bai turned his head, smiling at Xiao.
"Come here, Xiao."
Without hesitation, Xiao stepped forward.
Qiu Bai smile deepened.
"Do you want the Four Yakshas to be revived, Xiao?"
Xiao pupils shrank.
"The Four Yakshas... Immortal Lord, do you mean—"
"Bosacius, Indarias, Menogias, and Bonanus?"
The ever-stoic Xiao, who had endured centuries of solitude, now had an expression of pure shock.
"You... You can really bring them back?"
His voice trembled ever so slightly.
Qiu Bai chuckled.
"Of course. Close your eyes and relax."
"Think of your brothers and sisters."
His steady, reassuring voice echoed in Xiao ears.
Qiu Bai then held out the jade authority he borrowed from Qiu Yue and infused it with his divine power.
Four streams of Yin and Yang energy shot from the jade, striking the ground and forming four intricate Eight Trigram formations.
Then, Qiu Bai raised a single finger and pressed it gently against Xiao forehead.
In an instant, his godly power surged into Xiao mind, and countless memories flooded into Qiu Bai consciousness.
Laughter. Dreams. Hope.
A voice rang out, filled with warmth.
"Haha, Xiao, you look so adorable like this!"
"Doesn't he? Haha! Bosacius drawing skills are really something!"
"Xiao, when peace finally returns to this world, let's live among mortals."
"Immortal Lord said that mortal life is full of wonder."
"That's right! When the time comes, I'll open a little shop—Bonanus' Small Market!"
"Then what about me? Should I open a 'Menogias' Store' too?"
"As for me, I think I'd like to be a teacher in Liyue."
"Then we'll all attend the lessons. We've lived for so long, yet we've never properly listened to our teacher's lectures."
"And you, Xiao? What kind of life do you dream of in the mortal world?"
Four smiling figures gazed at Xiao with warmth in their eyes.
Seeing the heartwarming scene within Xiao memories, watching them dream of a peaceful life together, Qiu Bai couldn't help but smile.
Suddenly, Xiao's brows furrowed tightly as more memories surged into Qiu Bai mind.
"Xiao, you must live on."
"Bosacius!!!"
"Xiao, we've lived long enough, haven't we? Though we longed for a life among mortals..."
"It's a shame… truly a shame..."
"Xiao, go! Wipe out those beasts leave none alive!"
"No! Indarias!"
A blood-curdling scream echoed.
"Bonanus!!!"
"Menogias..."
"Everyone, hold the line—defend the Chasm's outer perimeter, two hundred miles out!"
Scenes flashed one after another.
Bosacius' fading silhouette.
Bonanus and Menogias slaughtering each other, consumed by their karmic burdens.
Indarias clutching her head, screaming in agony—madness and terror overtaking her before she perished.
And Bosacius… who vanished, having lured the monsters away.
"Aaaahhhh!!!"
Xiao had knelt upon the battlefield, his Primordial Jade Winged-Spear embedded in the corpse of a monstrous beast.
He screamed in despair, unable to accept the horror before him.
Amidst the sea of fallen beasts, blood-red tears streamed down from the corners of his eyes.
Even now, within the depths of his recollection, his slightly closed eyes bore the faint traces of tears.
Qiu Bai furrowed his brows. He hadn't expected the tragedy to be so harrowing.
"If only I had woken sooner…"
That thought clenched at Qiu Bai heart, his fists tightening slightly.
He let out a quiet sigh.
"Rest for now, Xiao."
"Crying like this… it's not the right way to reunite with your siblings."
The ink-like divine energy at Qiu Bai fingertips shifted into a gentle, warm white light.
He lightly tapped Xiao forehead.
Xiao body swayed before slowly collapsing into deep slumber.
Qiu Bai caught him immediately, letting out another sigh as he gazed up at the moon, lost in thought.
Then, without a word, he carried Xiao over and gently placed him on a nearby bench.
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