Chapter 148 – Curious Qiu Yue

Qiu Bai looked at the first page of the book’s introduction and immediately felt speechless.

The corner of his mouth twitched violently as he stood there and closed the book.

“Hey, don’t snatch it!”

“Give me one, they’re almost gone!”

The crowd behind him was still scrambling for the light novels.

Meanwhile, the delicate-looking girl who had managed to grab a copy behind him screamed as soon as she opened the first page.

“Adeptus Lord and Rex Lapis.”

“This is too good to resist!”

Holding the book tightly, the delicate-looking girl ran toward her home.

Watching the girl’s retreating figure, Qiu Bai helplessly covered his face.

“If Zhongli ever sees this novel…”

“I wonder what would happen.”

Qiu Bai thought with some amusement.

Shaking his head, he headed toward the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

Pushing open the door of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Qiu Bai walked inside.

What greeted him were Zhongli and Qiu Yue.

Hu Tao, Azhdaha, and the Funeral Parlor Assistant were nowhere to be seen.

“Old friend, you’re back?”

“How did it go? Did you find a way to get to Inazuma?”

Zhongli, flipping through an ancient book, looked up at Qiu Bai as he entered and smiled.

“I suppose I did.”

“In a little while, I should be able to go to Inazuma.”

Qiu Bai looked at Zhongli, who was still flipping through the ancient book, and spoke with a smile.

“Brother, you’re back.”

“Mr. Zhongli said he’ll take us to Mondstadt in a couple of days.”

Qiu Yue sat upright in her chair, looking at Qiu Bai and speaking sweetly.

“Is that so?”

“Make sure to listen to Zhongli when the time comes, alright?”

Qiu Bai patted Qiu Yue’s head and smiled.

“Qiu Yue understands.”

Qiu Yue looked up at Qiu Bai and nodded obediently.

“By the way, why don’t I see Hu Tao and Azhdaha?”

“Where did they go?”

Qiu Bai turned his head in confusion, looking at Zhongli with a puzzled expression.

“They went to handle some new business.”

“They went to the place that manages Liyue’s commerce to complete the procedures.”

Zhongli looked at Qiu Bai and slowly explained.

“New business?”

“What kind of business?”

Qiu Bai stroked his chin and asked curiously.

“Haha, it was Azhdaha’s idea.”

“Things like the concept of stone coffins and carving tombstones.”

Zhongli chuckled lightly and explained to Qiu Bai.

“Stone coffins and carving tombstones?”

Hearing these two terms, Qiu Bai’s mouth twitched.

He never expected Azhdaha’s ideas to be so forward-thinking.

“It’s not just tombstones and stone coffins.”

“They’ll also carve out important items from the deceased’s life during the funeral.”

Zhongli closed the ancient book and explained with a smile to Qiu Bai.

“Stone carving is an ancient form of record-keeping.”

“But it’s also the most effective method, allowing the deceased’s belongings to be preserved for a long time.”

“In a way, it’s a good thing.”

Zhongli looked at Qiu Bai and slowly explained.

“Hmm, I didn’t expect Azhdaha to think so thoroughly.”

“That’s actually a pretty good method.”

Qiu Bai sat down next to Qiu Yue and spoke to Zhongli, who was not far away.

“By the way, Morax.”

“Take a look at this.”

Qiu Bai couldn’t help but laugh as he tossed the light novel in his hand to Zhongli.

“This is…”

Even with Zhongli’s temperament, the corner of his mouth twitched when he saw the book’s title.

But when Zhongli opened the first page,

his brow actually furrowed slightly.

“What’s wrong, Morax?”

Qiu Bai noticed Zhongli’s unusual behavior and asked with confusion.

“The story in this book does have some parts that aren’t accurate…”

“For example, your female avatar, but…”

Zhongli sighed and murmured, as if recalling something.

“But what?”

Qiu Bai furrowed his brow, looking at Zhongli in front of him with a puzzled expression.

In truth, he had long suspected that Zhongli might know something.

For instance, that strange ancient book was formed from the Law of Yin-Yang.

Moreover, the Archon War occurred 3,700 years ago, a time when he hadn’t even been born yet.

But there were some odd points here.

Even if he had truly appeared during the Archon War period,

and helped Morax establish Liyue Harbor alongside Adepti like Cloud Retainer, why would they not remember him?

“Heh, it’s nothing.”

“Just reminiscing about some things.”

Then Zhongli regained his composure and smiled at Qiu Bai not far away.

“It’s the content of this novel.”

“It reminded me of some past events.”

Zhongli looked at the light novel in his hand and spoke slowly.

“Is that so?”

“But I advise you not to continue reading further.”

Qiu Bai looked at Zhongli and said with a smile.

“Can’t continue reading…”

“Why?”

Zhongli looked at Qiu Bai, somewhat puzzled.

After saying this, Zhongli flipped through several more pages. Seeing his calm expression and serious reading demeanor,

Qiu Bai couldn’t help but laugh.

After reading a few pages, Zhongli’s mouth twitched slightly.

He hurriedly closed the book.

“Ahem…”

“From a universal rational perspective, what you say is not without reason, old friend.”

Zhongli gave an awkward light cough and spoke slowly to Qiu Bai.

Judging by Zhongli’s expression, it seemed he too was shocked by the later content.

“Brother, what kind of book is it?”

“Can Qiu Yue take a look?”

Qiu Yue looked at Qiu Bai with her beautiful eyes and asked curiously.

“Uh…”

“You’d better not look, Qiu Yue.”

Qiu Bai looked at the curious Qiu Yue and quickly replied.

“Mr. Zhongli said that reading extensively leads to great knowledge.”

“Why won’t you let Qiu Yue read it?”

Qiu Yue’s lovely big eyes looked at Qiu Bai, then at Zhongli, speaking somewhat confusedly.

“This book will not broaden your knowledge.”

“So it’s better not to read it.”

Zhongli looked at the curious Qiu Yue and explained seriously.

“Is that really the case?”

Hearing Zhongli’s explanation, Qiu Yue nodded obediently.

But her gaze still curiously lingered on the light novel in Zhongli’s hand.

“Ah, after a busy day.”

“I really need a good sleep.”

Qiu Bai stood up, stretched, and said with a smile to Qiu Yue and Zhongli.

“Rest early, old friend.”

“Hmm… Director Hu and Azhdaha haven’t returned yet, I should go check.”

Zhongli placed the light novel on the table, then pushed the door open and walked out.

“Brother.”

“Are you going to rest so early?”

Qiu Yue looked at Qiu Bai and asked with some confusion.

“Only with sufficient sleep can one have energy to work.”

“You should rest early too, Qiu Yue.”

Qiu Bai looked at Qiu Yue sitting properly on the chair and explained with a smile.

“Okay, then Qiu Yue will go to sleep too.”

Qiu Yue looked at Qiu Bai and said obediently.

Hearing this, Qiu Bai smiled and nodded.

Then he headed toward the loft, pushed open the door, and entered his room.

After watching her brother enter the room,

Qiu Yue walked curiously over to Zhongli’s desk.

She picked up the light novel and flipped through a few pages.

As she read on, a blush appeared on Qiu Yue’s face.

It was as if she had opened the door to a whole new world.

“The story of my brother and Mr. Zhongli?”

She picked up the book, sat down in the chair, and began reading intently.