"Answering your summons."
"Are you my Master?"
Guizhong's figure slowly materialized, reciting the words that had appeared in her mind.
However, the next moment, she saw a familiar face.
"Morax?"
When she saw Zhongli, she was equally surprised.
"Old friend, welcome back."
Zhongli, seeing Guizhong's return, was filled with relief.
This meant that others who had passed could also return.
The thought alone was enough to excite him.
As Guizhong appeared, Xiao, who had been nearby, rushed to the scene.
Seeing Zhongli present, he breathed a sigh of relief.
But when he saw Guizhong, he was stunned.
"Lady Guizhong?"
Xiao was utterly baffled.
What was going on? Why had Lady Guizhong been resurrected?
"Oh?"
"It's Xiao."
"Long time no see."
Seeing Xiao, Guizhong greeted him warmly.
By now, she had a rough understanding of her situation.
Her current state was peculiar—somewhere between a soul and a physical form.
Her abilities from her previous life had been preserved, and the Dust of Azoth in her hand had transformed into a Noble Phantasm.
After greeting the two, Guizhong turned her gaze to Jiang Chen.
This was the person who had summoned her.
And if he gave any orders, she would have to obey.
"Lord Morax, what's going on?"
"Didn't Lady Guizhong already...?"
Xiao was shocked.
What had happened?
Why had the deceased Guizhong returned?
He could sense Guizhong's current state.
Though she resembled a physical body, she felt more like a soul—or perhaps a solidified soul?
"As you can see, Guizhong has returned."
"She was summoned back by Jiang Chen."
Zhongli's mood was excellent.
Guizhong's successful return meant others could follow.
"Hello, Xiao!"
"I've heard about you."
Jiang Chen also turned his attention to Xiao and greeted him.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Xiao nodded.
"Hello!"
Who was this person? How did he possess such abilities?
"Xiao, would you like your siblings to return?"
Jiang Chen smiled as he looked at Xiao.
Hearing this, Xiao was stunned.
Zhongli was also surprised.
"Are you planning to summon Bosacius and the others as well?"
Zhongli quickly understood Jiang Chen's intentions.
"What do I need to do?"
Xiao could no longer remain calm.
Could his siblings really return?
That would be incredible.
No matter the cost, if they could come back, he was willing to do anything.
Seeing Xiao's excitement, Zhongli didn't say anything.
"I need their relics."
"Items that carry their essence."
"Preferably something that represents them."
Jiang Chen didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his requirements.
Hearing this, Xiao immediately agreed.
"Understood."
"I'll need some time to prepare!"
Relics?
For Menogias, Indarias, and Bonanus, it was straightforward.
He had preserved their belongings.
But for Bosacius...
Thinking of Bosacius, Xiao fell silent.
Jiang Chen noticed Xiao's sudden change in demeanor and was puzzled.
What had just happened?
"Is there a problem?"
Why the sudden melancholy?
"Nothing."
"I'll bring the relics of my siblings as soon as possible."
"It's just... I'm not sure if Bosacius's relics can still be found."
Xiao didn't hide the truth and explained the situation.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen suddenly understood.
"Bosacius, huh..."
"Go to The Chasm."
"That's where he fell."
"In the depths of The Chasm."
"But Zhongli, it's best if you accompany him."
"Or wait until I summon the others, and you can all go together."
Upon hearing this news, Xiao's eyes widened.
"Bosacius is in The Chasm?"
This revelation caught Xiao off guard.
Was it true?
"Yes."
"You'll find him there."
With this confirmation, Xiao's spirits lifted.
"I understand."
"I'll go retrieve the relics of my siblings first."
As for finding Bosacius, there was no need to trouble Lord Morax.
He could take his sisters there himself.
With that, Xiao vanished.
After he left, Guizhong began chatting with everyone.
However, as they spoke, she suddenly looked toward Liyue Harbor.
In the next moment, a flash of cyan light appeared.
A beautiful woman in a qipao arrived.
"Ping!"
Seeing her old friend, Guizhong was overjoyed.
Ping, on the other hand, was stunned.
"Guizhong?"
"Am I dreaming?"
Ping couldn't believe that Guizhong had truly returned.
Moreover, Lord Morax was also here, along with a few unfamiliar faces.
Could it be that these strangers had brought Guizhong back?
"You're not dreaming."
"I'm back."
Guizhong was genuinely happy to see her old friend again.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen spoke up:
"You all catch up."
"We'll go handle other matters."
Jiang Chen didn't intend to interrupt their reunion.
Instead, he planned to summon Havria next.
Havria—the God of Salt!
"Alright."
"See you later."
Guizhong had no objections.
She indeed had much to discuss with everyone.
Jiang Chen giving her time was perfect.
Otherwise, if Jiang Chen forced her to leave, she couldn't complain.
Zhongli nodded.
He knew who Jiang Chen's next target was.
"Havria is in Sal Terrae. There's a ruin below."
"The things inside shouldn't trouble you."
"Be careful."
Jiang Chen nodded.
After bidding farewell to Zhongli, Jiang Chen, Lumine, and Paimon set off.
They left the space for the three of them.
Likely, others would arrive soon.
The commotion from summoning Guizhong had probably alerted all the adepti in Liyue.
But that was fine. Let Zhongli handle the explanations.
As for the rest, Jiang Chen wouldn't concern himself.
Not long after Jiang Chen and Lumine left, *that woman* arrived.
Originally furious, she spotted Guizhong, Ping, and Zhongli from a distance.
Noticing Cloud Retainer's approach, Zhongli didn't conceal his presence.
Thus, Cloud Retainer immediately recognized the Geo Archon.
She descended from the sky, her face filled with disbelief.
"Guizhong?"
Landing on the ground, Cloud Retainer transformed into her human form.
She couldn't believe her eyes.
Was she dreaming?
Had Guizhong truly returned?
"Cloud Retainer!"
Seeing Cloud Retainer arrive, Guizhong was delighted.
This was perfect!
Just after waking up, all her old friends were here.
"Lord Morax, what's going on?"
"Has Guizhong really returned?"
Cloud Retainer turned to Zhongli.
She urgently wanted to hear the truth from him.
Was this real?