Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

"Sister Guizhong!" The girl put away her sickle and excitedly threw herself into the woman's arms. She looked at the fallen thieves in front of her and said, "Perissa is amazing, isn't she?"

"Hmm!" Gui Zhong stroked the girl's head and smiled, "Our Lisa is really amazing."

"I am Qiao San, thank you for your help, immortal!" After escaping danger, the man came to Gui Zhong and expressed his gratitude.

At this moment, Gui Zhong looked at the man and smiled, "You're welcome. This mountain road is quite steep, so the caravan must be careful as it moves forward."

Qiao San nodded: "I will, but our people have almost been..."

As he finished speaking, he looked at the devastation in front of him. All the merchants traveling with him were dying, and even the hired mercenaries had all fallen to the ground in the attack just now.

Looking at the miserable state of everyone, he could only bow his head and sigh. At this moment, Gui Zhong smiled softly and came to the front of those who were almost dying.

She bent down, extended her hand, and released a dense aura of divine energy. This aura enveloped the entire place, and moments later, the merchants and mercenaries who had just been on the verge of death were instantly healed and back to life.

Cough!

"This... is this the power of an immortal?" Qiao San stood by and stared, his eyes gleaming. "How powerful! It can actually bring people back to life!"

Gui Zhong smiled lightly and said, "This is not resurrection."

"What? What about them?" Qiao San asked in confusion as he looked at the merchants and mercenaries who were gradually waking up.

"Because they weren't dead in the first place." Gui Zhong stood up and replied, "Although they were dying, they still had a glimmer of hope. I simply used my true energy to heal their injuries. Now they've passed the critical period. As long as they rest for a while, they'll be back to normal."

"So that's how it is. Thank you very much for saving me!" Qiao San said and bowed respectfully again.

"I told you not to be polite." Gui Zhong smiled and said, "That's it, be careful on your way."

After saying that, Gui Zhong turned around and was about to leave: "Lisa, let's go too."

The girl nodded, but at this moment, she locked her eyes to the side.

But seeing that Perissa suddenly stopped, Gui finally hesitated for a moment.

"What's wrong Lisa?"

"Sister, it seems someone is looking for you." Perissa said, pointing forward.

"Someone is looking for me?" Gui Zhong looked puzzled, then followed Perissa's gaze.

When she looked back, she was stunned for a moment.

A familiar figure stood in front of her. Although he was wearing simple clothes, she still remembered that face. At this moment, a hint of surprise and complex emotions flashed in her eyes, including nostalgia, emotion, and a hint of imperceptible shyness.

"Who are you?" she asked slowly, uncertainly.

"Long time no see, Guizhong." Zhongli smiled as he stood there.

"Really...is it you?"

"Yes, it's me, your Zhongli, your Morax." Zhongli nodded.

Gui Zhong's lips curled up unconsciously, and the surprise in her eyes became more and more obvious. She walked forward gently, as if wanting to confirm whether the person in front of her was real.

Finally, she could no longer contain her joy, and she quickly walked over to Zhongli and hugged him. Faced with this sudden scene, Zhongli was stunned at first, then smiled and stretched out his arms, holding Guizhong tightly in his arms.

For a moment, everything around seemed to be still. Perissa watched quietly from the side. Although she didn't quite understand the deep meaning of it, she could feel the joy of the reunion to some extent.

"Yeah, it's been a long time. I thought I'd never see you again here." Gui Zhong murmured in Zhongli's arms, his voice choked with sobs, and tears of excitement welled up in the corners of his eyes. "By the way, why are you here too?"

"That's a long story." Zhongli said with a smile.

After parting with Qiao San, Gui Zhong brought Zhongli to his residence on the mountain.

It was a quiet place, with towering ancient trees, their trunks covered with traces of time and moss spreading. The sunlight shone through the leaves, forming golden rays that intertwined on the ground.

Guizhong's residence was simple, built into a cave. The stone walls were rough, with grass swaying in the breeze between the cracks. In the courtyard in front of the house were stone benches and a stone table. On the stone table sat a guzheng, etched with traces of time. Herbs dried on a bamboo rack, emitting a fragrant aroma.

There's a small pond nearby, its water clear and filled with small fish. A few lotus flowers, beautifully framed by the lotus leaves, are a striking sight. The tranquility of the surroundings, with only the occasional chirping of birds and rustling of leaves, makes it feel like a forgotten corner of the world.

Along the way, Zhongli explained to Guizhong in detail the many events that happened in Liyue this year, as well as the situation when he came here, such as how he was taken care of by the Flame King Lieyuan Akano in Sangang Bay, and then encountered the Fallen Angel Troupe and displayed his magical powers.

After hearing all this, Gui Zhongze made a pot of tea and nodded, "So that's how it is. I never thought so many things would happen in Teyvat after my death."

"Yes, but fortunately, everyone in Liyue now has the power to fight against foreign enemies, so I can rest assured to step down from the throne." Zhongli sighed with his hands folded.

After brewing the tea, Gui Zhong handed the cup to Zhongli and nodded. "He looks very similar to Lin Hui now. When he came here, there was constant war all around. It took several years for the war to quietly cease."

At this point, Gui Zhong smiled and said, "You know, when I came here, I was just like you. Because Mora couldn't be used, I could only make a living by playing the qin on the street. Although it wasn't easy, every day was very leisurely. And when I had nothing to do, I would use my mechanical skills to make some small gadgets. See this mansion? I took care of it all with great care."

Zhongli smiled and said, "This cave is indeed quite interesting, but..."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Perissa who was playing beside him and asked in confusion: "This child?"

"Oh, her name is Perissa. She was born in a disaster 200 years ago. Entrusted by an old friend, I am now her guardian." Gui Zhong replied.

"I see. No wonder this girl has such an intriguing aura."

"Right. Let me tell you one more thing. Although she's young, she holds the same authority as the Guardians of Teyvat. 'Seven Stars,' you know. She's the Sky Demon Star."

Hearing this, Zhongli's eyes widened and he said, "That's really shocking."

Seeing Zhongli's expression, Guizhong laughed and then came to the guzheng.

"Well, since we're meeting again, I think I might as well play a little music here. What do you think?"

Zhongli nodded: "Yes, very good."

"Hmph, then it's settled."

Gui Zhong sat in front of the stone bench, his fingers lightly placed on the guzheng strings. With a little force, the strings made a soft vibrato, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

She slowly closed her eyes, and her slender fingers began to glide lightly across the strings, and beautiful music flowed out like a trickle of water. The tone was as gentle as the early spring breeze, caressing every corner.

Perissa stopped playing around and sat quietly like a well-behaved kitten, her eyes full of intoxication.

At this moment, Zhongli was also immersed in the music. His expression was relaxed and he occasionally shook his head slightly. The soft music gently echoed in this quiet residence, as if whispering about the past that had been buried by the years.

(Extra: Ending.)