"Ping'er—it really is you!"
Guizhong cried out in delight.
"Hehe, looks like you still recognize me after all."
Being recognized immediately lifted Madam Ping's spirits—but she also felt that her current appearance wasn't quite appropriate.
A thought crossed her mind.
The next instant, golden light flashed.
The hunched, white-haired old woman vanished—
replaced by a graceful, beautiful woman in flowing green robes.
The chat group instantly erupted.
So this was Madam Ping's true form?!
Even Yaoyao's eyes went wide.
"Eh?! T-That's my shifu?!"
Ping'er chuckled, gently patting Yaoyao's head, then turned and bowed toward Zhongli.
"Greetings, Your Grace."
"Mmm."
Zhongli smiled faintly and nodded.
He hadn't expected Ping'er to arrive so quickly.
Cloud Retainer is probably already on her way as well…
"Ping'er, it really is you!"
Guizhong was overjoyed.
"But why were you looking like an old granny earlier?"
She quickly pulled her aside, already overflowing with things she wanted to say.
Two thousand years apart—there was far too much to catch up on.
Ping'er felt the same.
Seeing this, Hu Tao immediately understood.
"Guizhong-jie, you two chat here."
"I'll take the consultant and the others out for a walk~"
She trotted over and waved everyone along.
"C'mon, let's give them space."
Zhongli, Venti, and Dvalin all nodded in agreement.
This was clearly a reunion meant for close friends—
and they each had things to attend to anyway.
Venti and Dvalin still had unfinished business: returning Stanley's soul to Mondstadt.
Zhongli needed to reunite with Azhdaha.
As for Venti's "future happiness"… that could wait.
Hu Tao, meanwhile, had her own plan.
Time to go tease Guoba and Xiangling~
Messing with the Stove God sounded fun.
With that, everyone took their leave.
Guizhong watched them go, smiling softly.
"Hu Tao really is a good child."
Ping'er nodded.
That was exactly why Morax had stayed in Wangsheng for so many years.
Then she brought out the gift she had been holding.
Two Glaze Lilies.
Guizhong's eyes lit up instantly.
The two exchanged a smile.
Two thousand years meant nothing—
true friendship did not fade with time.
The light screen finally dimmed.
After the Review
The chat group felt deeply satisfied.
Today's review had everything:
Morax's heroic past
Gods and dragon kings getting utterly memed
And, most importantly—friends reuniting after millennia
No regrets.
Perfect.
One by one, people returned to their own lives.
Luo Chen's Villa
The video edits were finished.
As usual, Luo Chen synced them across Teyvat, then leaned back.
"System, summarize today's gains."
Ding!
Emotional value gained: 1.82 billion
Synchronized reward acquired: Revival of the Dead
Synchronized reward acquired: Unique Milk (1 barrel)
Restrictions adjusted due to host privilege.
Luo Chen stroked his chin.
"Revival… that one would've been pretty useless without the override."
But now?
Very solid.
Overall—very satisfying.
He checked the playback.
Azhdaha cured.
Guizhong revived.
Ping'er reunited.
Good.
Very good.
Especially that last one.
Luo Chen had always liked Guizhong—
and her bond with Ping'er, a true Bo Ya–Zi Qi level friendship.
The Serenitea Pot…
Not just "Song of Dust" reversed—
but a monument to their bond.
"Glaze Lilies… finally blooming again."
Then his eyes shifted to the real prize.
Emotional value: 1.82 billion.
Combined total: 2.98 billion.
Almost three billion.
Worth every second of preparation.
"Let's do three mid-tier draws."
Mid-Tier Draw Results¥2,000,000
100 Everlasting Glaze Lilies
Pyro Archon Ability Template
Luo Chen laughed.
"Everlasting Glaze Lilies?"
A certified Ping'er–Guizhong magnet.
He planted them in the villa garden.
Perfect.
Then—
"System, integrate the Pyro Archon template."
Flames surged.
Power settled.
Useful.
Very useful.
Great for heating food… or fireworks. 🐶
The Pyro Archon would probably try to beat him up for using divine power like this.
Status PanelEmotional Value: 2.68 billion
Abilities:
Anemo Archon
Geo Archon
Electro Archon
Dendro Archon
Hydro Archon
Pyro Archon
Six of seven.
Not far now.
Next Target: Inazuma
The eighth review.
Ei.
Yae Miko.
And—Makoto.
The most controversial trio so far.
High popularity.
Endless fanworks.
And… extremely divided opinions.
This one wouldn't be easy.
But—
That's exactly why it would be interesting.
Meanwhile — Teyvat
The light screen was about to activate again.
People set down their work.
Snacks prepared.
Popcorn ready.
Lumine and Paimon were at Tenshukaku
Guizhong was visiting Ping'er
Azhdaha had followed Zhongli back to Wangsheng
Mondstadt and Liyue gods were all gathered
Hu Tao's eyes sparkled.
That's a lot of divine labor…
Transcendent Chat Group
Food photos flooded the chat.
Then—
"Where's the Traveler?"
Tenshukaku.
A table.
Blackened dishes.
Lumine and Paimon stared in silence.
Yae Miko smiled sweetly.
"Go on~ it's Ei's heartfelt cooking."
Ei nodded firmly.
"It's fresh."
Lumine exchanged a look with Paimon.
Then—
"…I think I'll treat everyone instead."
Ei smiled…
then calmly summoned Musou Isshin and placed it on the table.
No words.
Just pressure.
Lumine & Paimon:
Σ(△）
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