Chapter 84: The Immortals Gather

As Kujo Tsumugi hurried towards Liyue Harbor in the dead of night, Morax and Ganyu had already reached Jueyun Karst at an astonishing speed. Upon their arrival, they called forth True Master Xueyue Zhuyang, who excelled in healing, as well as True Master Liuyun Jiefeng and True Master Lishui Dieshan, both of whom were skilled in mechanical arts.

"Your Majesty, this little girl...?" The immortals looked at Qiqi in Ganyu's arms with concern.

"She was caught in the crossfire during my battle with the dragon lizards. I hope you immortals can save her," Morax responded solemnly.

"Since the Emperor himself has asked, we cannot refuse... Leave her to us," True Master Xueyue Zhuyang, known for his kindness, agreed without hesitation. True Masters Liuyun Jiefeng and Lishui Dieshan exchanged glances but remained silent.

"Thank you," Morax said, knowing that his request was a heavy burden.

After examining Qiqi, True Master Xueyue Zhuyang's brow furrowed deeply. Ganyu's treatment had healed Qiqi's wounds, but despite this, the child remained barely alive, her breath weak and fading.

"What is wrong, my fellow immortals?" Ganyu asked, confused by the delay. Having spent so much time among mortals, she was less attuned to the ways of the immortals.

"The situation is peculiar," True Master Liuyun Jiefeng explained. "By all rights, this child should have died in the battle, but Ganyu's intervention, infusing her with immortal power, kept her body from succumbing. However, her soul has already departed."

"In mortal terms," True Master Lishui Dieshan added, "this girl's soul has already crossed into the afterlife. What we have before us is merely a body, devoid of its spirit."

"If we wish to save her, we must first transform her body into that of an immortal, then construct a soul-calling formation at Wuwang Hill. Perhaps we can pull her soul back from the gates of death."

This task was akin to creating an immortal and then forcibly reversing their death—a feat nearly impossible. Were it not for Morax's request, the immortals would likely have refused outright.

Morax then presented the body of the puppet Tsumugi to True Master Liuyun Jiefeng.

"True Master Liuyun Jiefeng, does the craftsmanship of this puppet seem reminiscent of Guizhong's mechanical technology?"

True Master Liuyun Jiefeng examined the puppet carefully before responding. "There are similarities, yes, but the principles of mechanics have much in common. Perhaps you are being overly cautious, Your Majesty."

"Perhaps," Morax sighed, "but such exquisite craftsmanship is rare. It reminded me of Miss Guizhong."

"…"

True Master Liuyun Jiefeng fell silent, and after being called by the others, she bid farewell and left.

Meanwhile, after traveling through the night, Kujo Tsumugi finally reached Liyue Harbor at dawn.

Ending immersive mode...

[Upon arriving at Liyue Harbor, you quickly found an inn and slept until the afternoon.]

[After waking up, you began searching for work in Liyue Harbor. Fortunately, a pharmacy called Bubu Pharmacy was hiring. With your extensive medical knowledge, you easily secured a job.]

[In the days that followed, you used your remaining Mora to rent a house. With work and housing sorted, you successfully settled into life in Liyue Harbor.]

[Over the next few days, you developed a new hobby besides work—listening to storytelling.]

[Every day after work, you visited a teahouse, sipping tea while listening to tales. It was a pleasant routine.]

[Recently, a chivalrous thief who robs the rich and helps the poor has become the talk of Liyue. Storytellers have seized on this trend, weaving stories about the thief as the protagonist. The teahouse you frequent is no exception.]

["Faced with the guards' pursuit, the Spear Witch smiled faintly and thrust her Flowing Moon Needle. Blood splattered in an instant, and none of the guards could withstand her attack. They fell, wailing in agony..."]

[No one knows the chivalrous thief's true name. All that is known is she arrived in Liyue from another land, wielding a unique spear called the Flowing Moon Needle. Thus, the people of Liyue Harbor dubbed her the 'Spear Witch.']

The Spear Witch, wielder of the Flowing Moon Needle? Why would she come to Liyue? Shouldn't she be in Mondstadt, forming a partnership with Eberhard's brother?

Kujo Tsumugi was puzzled.

[After another captivating storytelling session, you left the teahouse and headed home.]

[Life remained peaceful until two weeks after you arrived in Liyue Harbor.]

[Two weeks later, you began feeling restless. At times, you heard a woman's voice, sometimes speaking to herself, sometimes to another. Even late at night, covering your ears could not block out the voice—it was always clear in your mind.]

[Moreover, you sensed something calling you from somewhere on Liyue's outskirts, filling you with unease.]

Could it be...?

Tsumugi Kujo furrowed her brow and re-entered immersive mode.

Ah, it's true!

Upon re-entering immersive mode, Kujo Tsumugi immediately realized why she was hearing voices in the simulation—because the puppet Tsumugi had been repaired.

The so-called "auditory hallucinations" were nothing more than her simulated self unconsciously linking her spirit with the puppet Tsumugi, overhearing Master Liuyun Jiefeng's musings.

Now back in immersive mode, Kujo Tsumugi began to control the puppet Tsumugi.

Looking around, the puppet Tsumugi stood on a floating stone platform, surrounded by ethereal mist—it was clearly an adeptus' abode.

"Are you awake?"

Standing before the puppet Tsumugi was a white crane with blue markings—True Master Liuyun Jiefeng, easily recognizable.

"Ms. Tsumugi!"

At that moment, Ganyu noticed the puppet Tsumugi had awakened and immediately ran over to embrace her.

"Miss Tsumugi, you're finally awake..."

She's so soft! So squishy! So... big!

"I'm sorry, Miss Tsumugi, Qiqi... she..."

Ganyu's eyes filled with tears, her little nose twitching in sorrow—she looked absolutely adorable.

"Yeah... it's okay. I know it's not your fault."

The puppet Tsumugi could probably guess what had happened. The cave collapsed, Qiqi couldn't be saved, and she ended up becoming a zombie as per the original plot, so Tsumugi comforted Ganyu.