Pervases: "You came from the Conqueror of Demons, didn't you?"
"I can feel his aura on you, and also, the increasingly Rich karma."
"Alas, for thousands of years, he has still been enduring such pain?"
"It truly makes me feel ashamed."
Paimon: "Don't say that, didn't you also sacrifice your life for Liyue?"
Pervases: "Life is precious... but compared to what the Conqueror of Demons has endured, death is merely a temporary escape."
These words made many people feel pity for Xiao. Although he said that yakshas don't need sympathy or tears, this 'karma' that is more painful than death, how could people not feel for him?
He endures this pain, yet he still eliminates demons and protects the righteous. Even as the 'karma' on him grows thicker, he has never given up on protecting Liyue.
Enduring karma, yet still protecting for thousands of years without change, this is why everyone feels for him.
Diluc and Rosaria nodded. They, like Xiao, also secretly protect their own countries.
It's just that they are all humans, with short lifespans, and generally aren't plagued by 'karma' when their lives end.
In contrast, Yae Miko should be more concerned about the 'karma' issue.
Fortunately, she likes to slack off and isn't as diligent as Xiao, so it's probably not her turn to be plagued by karma.
Moreover, karma is closely related to God's resentment. The yakshas are so miserable mainly because the fighting in Liyue is too severe; other regions are not like this.
Back to the story, Pervases sighed softly.
"Alas, I really want to eat authentic Grilled Chihu Fish again..."
"Crashing waves enter the sea to seek chihu, wind and snow return to the mountains to slay demons."
...A moment of silence
Green mountains and clear waters, a soul floats freely, enjoying leisure with a fan in hand.
Crashing waves enter the sea to seek chihu, wind and snow return to the mountains to slay demons.
Pervases's poem should be read in reverse, because it's only after entering the sea to seek chihu and returning to the mountains to slay demons that one can have a soul floating freely among green mountains and clear waters, enjoying leisure with a fan in hand.
Paimon: "Has he completely disappeared? I really hope someone remembers this yaksha named Pervases."
Paimon's wish came true, because Lin Qiu wrote this story into a book, and now everyone remembers it.
Just like Guoba's story, the story of the yakshas is gradually returning to people's attention.
However, this is only a part of the yaksha story, and many people have already broken down.
Who knows what it will be like when they see Bosacius's story later.
Xiao was thinking at this moment, how many days are left until Pervases's death anniversary? I should bring him some Grilled Chihu Fish.
Yanxiao was very understanding; he was already researching how to make this dish well.
"Pervases..." Xianyun sighed, "This Adeptus will now go into the sea to catch fish."
"What an impatient one." Lin Qiu spread his hands.
"You come with this Adeptus!" Xianyun grabbed Lin Qiu's arm.
"You are the only one here with a Hydro Vision." Xianyun looked at the Vision on Lin Qiu's waist.
..." Lin Qiu was silent. "Holy crap! It's true!"
Without another word, Lin Qiu directly grabbed Ying's hand. We'll face this together!
Ying also reacted quickly and immediately grabbed Paimon.
At this time, Chongyun, who was with another Hydro Vision holder, was also very emotional.
Because, if you think about it, the yakshas and their exorcist family are 'colleagues'.
Exorcist families are just humans, with short lifespans, but even within their short lives, they can still be corroded by 'karma' and end their lives in pain.
It's truly unimaginable how dense the 'karma' is that infects Xiao, who has lived for thousands of years, and what kind of suffering he has endured for these thousands of years?
Yakshas do not have the ability to fulfill wishes, because their own wishes cannot be fulfilled.
But they truly managed to protect the wishes of others, giving the people of Liyue the space to fulfill their own wishes.
With all this, how can one not be respectful?
In the story, the Traveler, carrying the incense burner and the Seven-Star Lamp 'borrowed' from Pervases, sought out Xiao and explained Pervases's situation to him.
Xiao: "As expected, Pervases also couldn't let go of Liyue... I hope Liyue's current prosperity can allow him to rest in peace."
Xiao said 'also' here because he himself is a yaksha who cannot let go of Liyue.
If we're talking about it, Pervases was indeed at peace upon seeing the current peaceful state of Liyue, which is why he said, 'enjoying leisure with a fan in hand'.
The protection of the Adepti and yakshas, Marcius's sacrifice, and the Geo God's development plans were not in vain; today's Liyue is prosperous and peaceful.
But if there are regrets, there are. That is, not being able to eat 'Grilled Chihu Fish' with old friends again.
In the story, Xiao and the Traveler began to prepare the Adeptal ritual. Xiao specifically reminded the Traveler not to be careless, otherwise, it might backfire, causing the soul to leave the body and be difficult to return.
Paimon, for some reason, blushed a little after hearing Xiao's words.
(I don't know why either, but she blushed when doing the quest, it was quite cute anyway)
If the soul really left the body and was difficult to return, then it would be Director Hu's turn to make a grand appearance. Do you like Director Hu's big coffin?
At that time, the body would be buried, and the soul would go to the other world. Everyone would have a bright future.
However, the Traveler in the book clearly wouldn't give Hu Tao a chance to increase her performance. She successfully completed the spell.
Starsnatcher (soul): "This is... Hmm? You two seem familiar."
Starsnatcher's soul was summoned.
Lumine: "You are dead."
Starsnatcher: "D-d-d-dead!?"
"How is that possible... This Adeptus must be dreaming!"
Seeing that Starsnatcher didn't believe her, the Traveler decided to personally teach him a lesson, to let him know that he wasn't dreaming, because he would feel pain!
As for whether this action was to prove he wasn't dreaming or for personal reasons, it's hard to say.
Starsnatcher: "Stop... Stop quickly! I surrender...!"
After a good beating, even his habit of calling himself 'This Adeptus' was cured.
"Please, two great Adepti, spare me. It won't happen again!"
He was referring to Xiao and Lumine, clearly not including Paimon.
This is why Paimon was pulled away; otherwise, if she had seen this part, she would have surely waved her little fists and made a sharp comment or two!
Of course, it would just be a sharp comment or two; she wouldn't dare to act.
Xiao: "You constantly deceive and impersonate Adepti, exorcising evil but not eliminating it, disregarding the safety of all beings."
"In time, you will reap the consequences, being lured by evil spirits and falling into eternal damnation."
Upon hearing Xiao's words, the readers frowned.
They recalled Shenhe's father in her story, wasn't he an example of being lured by evil spirits and falling into eternal damnation?
Starsnatcher in the book was intimidated by Xiao's imposing aura.
Starsnatcher clasped his hands together and respectfully said, "May I... May I ask your Adeptal name?"
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Character Voice - Xiao: About Pervases
"He was also a valiant and skilled yaksha. I hope he finds peace and no longer suffers in his slumber. As