Awakening the Zhongli Template, Retiring on Terra

Awakening the Zhongli Template, Retiring in Terra - Author: Gugu Chen

Introduction:

Shi Lei transmigrated to Lungmen in the Arknights world and gained the Zhongli ability template.

He originally wanted to be a courier at Penguin Logistics and live out his retirement, but he always got caught up in various incidents.

Texas: The weight of rock is reassuring.

Mudrock: I won't give up easily, for Lord Shi Lei!

FrostNova: He gave me the hope to live, he is my God!

Exusiai: It's over, I've been spoiled into a useless person who can't even dodge.

Nian: He makes me feel very close, like the earth itself.

Skadi: The sense of security the sea gives me is not even a fraction of what he provides.

Kal'tsit: He can detonate Originium within his body? This is classified as top secret!

(Slice of life, relaxed and casual)

Volume 1: A Leisurely Stroll in the Mortal Realm

001 My ■■ is about to explode!

"First day after transmigration, Sunny. This place is called Terra, a world that doesn't exist in Earth's history.

Ever since I arrived here, I haven't seen a system, no matter how much I tried to summon one. They just left me to fend for myself after the transmigration, which is even worse than getting cheated out of money after a hookup.

Today, I plan to record this transmigration journey in the form of a diary. If any other transmigrators see this, perhaps they can use it as a Terra survival guide.

Forgot to introduce myself, I'm Shi Lei, with two and a half years of work experience. I'm 1.76 meters tall, weigh 74kg, with a handsome appearance and a bit of a cute look. I don't want to buy a car or a house, I don't want to date or get married, I just want to retire early and live out my days in idleness.

Yesterday, I habitually logged into Genshin Impact after starting my computer, finished my daily quests, and logged off. But I suddenly felt very drowsy, and when I woke up, I was in this damned place!

The city I'm currently in is called Lungmen, and the streets are full of citizens with animal features. These furry ears and tails must be a dream come true for furries.

Right now, I'm penniless and undocumented. I've tried to find a job several times, but no one wants me. Last night, while sleeping under a bridge, I found this diary and pen. I hope to leave something behind, at least to prove I existed.

Don't give up, you have to pull yourself together!"

"Second day after transmigration, Sunny. Early in the morning, over ten police officers came to patrol under the bridge. I was brought back to the Lungmen Guard Department by Officer Chen Hui Jie, who has dragon horns.

She said that many illegal Infected have recently infiltrated the city and might harm innocent citizens. She also educated everyone about Originium-related illness and the risks posed by Infected individuals. Personally, I feel that poverty is far more terrifying than infection.

Learning that I hadn't eaten all day, she gave me her employee meal. I'll have to repay her properly when I get the chance.

Wandering the streets at night, I saw a front desk recruitment notice for Penguin Logistics on a wall. They said they don't discriminate based on race or identity, only requiring hard work and resilience. Room and board are provided, and the salary isn't high, but you can often participate in employee parties.

For an undocumented person like me, who has trouble finding work, survival is the top priority. Unfortunately, I discovered it too late. I'll have to try my luck at the company tomorrow. I won't be sleeping under a bridge tonight; I'll make do with a night in the park."

Shi Lei squatted beside a park bench, just as he finished writing this, a mechanical voice suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Ding!]

[This system was interfered with by the world consciousness during the transmigration process, causing its operating files to be damaged. Repairs have now been completed, and host identity verification is in progress...]

[Identity verification successful, Genshin Roleplay System (Rex Lapis Retirement Edition) is officially activated!]

[Simply roleplay as the retired Rex Lapis, performing actions and making choices consistent with the character, to earn varying amounts of Roleplay Value. Accumulate enough to break through tiers and gain greater strength.]

[Note: Actions that deviate from the character during roleplay will not increase Roleplay Value, but severe deviations will result in a deduction of Roleplay Value.]

Oh my god, the system is finally here!

Seeing the floating 3D transparent light screen, Shi Lei rubbed his eyes, confirming that this was not an illusion.

Rex Lapis, Morax, is the guardian deity of Liyue in the game Genshin Impact, known as Zhongli in the human world.

Shi Lei's biggest wish before transmigrating was to save one hundred million yuan and deposit it in the bank. Living off thousands of yuan in interest daily, he could enjoy retirement life early. This aligns perfectly with the system's requirement to roleplay as the elder Zhongli.

With a system, why bother writing a diary? Can anything written in a diary be a true inner thought? What proper person writes a diary?

With that thought, Shi Lei decisively tore up the diary and threw it, along with the pen, into the trash can by the park bench:

"System, hurry up and give me a beginner's quest to save me, I'm out of money for food."

Now that he was bound to the system, reaching the pinnacle of life was no longer a dream. Once he saved enough money, he could slack off and lie flat, enjoying a peaceful retirement life ahead of time.

[This system has not loaded any other functional modules besides roleplaying as Rex Lapis. The host may explore the current world freely, without the burden of quests.]

Hearing that there wasn't even a beginner's quest, Shi Lei's expression turned a bit strange. He continued to ask mentally:

"No, at least provide some help. If there are no quests, is there a beginner's gift package? Or like that certain 'Lu', give me an invincible ability from the start."

[Apologies, host, I am from Hedgehog Cat.]

"..."

Shi Lei was rendered speechless by the system's response. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

After a long while, he resignedly summoned the system interface. He clicked on the personal status panel and opened the roleplay module.

[Roleplay Value: Obtainable by roleplaying as the Rex Lapis, with a daily acquisition cap of 10 points. Click here for details and related settlement rules →]

[Current Realm: Genshin Realm (Possesses the abilities implemented by Zhongli in the Genshin game)]

[Current Roleplay Value: 3 points (Maintaining being penniless for 24 hours grants an additional 3 points, limited to once per day.)]

[Tier 1 to Tier 2 requires: 200 points, can break through to the Immortal Realm (strength approaching that of an Immortal)]

[Tier 2 to Tier 3 requires: 500 points, can break through to the Archon Realm (strength of a standard Archon)]

[Tier 3 to Tier 4 requires: 1000 points, can break through to the Seven Archons Realm (strength of a top-tier Archon)]

[Tier 4 to Tier 5 requires: 1700 points, can break through to the True God Realm (strength approaching that of The Heavenly Principles)]

Fortunately, upon activation, he already possessed the strength of a Vision holder, so he wouldn't have to slowly level up like an ordinary mortal.

Upon learning the origin of the system, Shi Lei no longer expected it to carry him to greatness. Fortunately, the abilities he currently possessed were enough for him to establish himself in this unfamiliar world.

"Stop, don't run!"

Lost in thought, a red-haired lady with a halo above her head, carrying a large box, ran past him.

She wore black and white overalls, a submachine gun holstered at her waist, and 80D thick black stockings that accentuated her slender, straight legs.

This bizarre combination was as visually shocking to Shi Lei as the first time he saw the Gatling Bodhisattva.

So, Lungmen had angels in addition to animals.

This was interesting.

In just a glance, the red-haired angel lady had already sped past him. Live ammunition was prohibited within Lungmen city limits, so once she ran out of rubber bullets, she'd have to make a run for it.

"Get lost, damn it, don't block the way!"

Shi Lei followed the sound and saw three disheveled vagrants crudely waving knives, pushing back passersby. Their exposed skin on their faces and arms was covered in Originium, much like the Infected Officer Chen had explained.

If the Rex Lapis encountered this, he might have secretly assisted and disappeared without a trace.

With that thought, Shi Lei moved his hands outwards. He intended to release a skill to stop them and quickly leave the scene.

Instantly, a cubic, dark brown Rock Spine appeared abruptly twenty meters away from the vagrants.

Visible rock energy spread outwards, reacting violently with the Originium on their bodies! The vagrants stared at their heating and swelling affected areas, their faces filled with shock:

"Shit, my ■■ is gonna explode!"

PS: If you want to see someone who can instantly destroy everything from the start, who gains Roleplay Value just by changing clothes and saying a few words, go to a certain Lu. This is a story about an ordinary person gaining Zhongli's abilities to live a peaceful life in Terra, roleplaying in a Buddhist manner.

002 Penguin Logistics, Mission Must Be Achieved

In less than a moment, the red-haired angel lady had already run more than fifty meters away. She looked back and saw that the Infected were being blocked by rock pillars, and it seemed a stranger had intervened to help.

These guys ambushed her halfway just for the cargo in the box. As long as she left quickly, she could draw away the hostility and prevent the kind stranger from being affected. The red-haired angel lady, clutching the box, turned at the intersection ahead and disappeared.

"Big bro, these pillars are weird!"

Sensing something wrong with their bodies, the three vagrants immediately distanced themselves from the Rock Spine. However, the Originium on their skin did not return to normal; instead, it began to swell like balloons.

"So itchy, so hot, ahhhhh..."

The swollen Originium emitted a crimson glow, like magma before a volcanic eruption. The vagrants felt an unbearable itch and scratched forcefully. As their wounds split open, they let out piercing screams.

Their cries attracted more tourists who were out for a stroll or a late-night run. Before the onlookers from Lungmen could get closer, the Originium on the vagrants' bodies rapidly swelled. As they exploded, they released a cloud of murky, blood-red dust.

"Bang!"

The sudden explosion of human bodies terrified the tourists, who scattered in panic. Officer Chen, who happened to be nearby, arrived with a one-horned female officer and blocked off the scene:

"Lungmen Guard Department business, no unauthorized personnel allowed! Inhaling too much Originium dust carries the risk of infection! If you experience any abnormalities, please go to the hospital for an examination immediately. We will handle this matter as quickly as possible and notify everyone as soon as there are any results!"

Shi Lei's original intention wasn't to kill anyone; he hadn't expected to accidentally detonate the Infected. He felt a pang of fear and didn't dare to greet Officer Chen, blending into the crowd and leaving the scene.

Not long after, medical teams and police officers arrived at the park one after another, cordoning off the explosion site to prevent the spread of Originium dust and further harm.

[Based on the host's performance, 1 Roleplay Value obtained.]

Following the Rex Lapis's personality, he would have quietly eliminated such a potential danger upon discovering it. Shi Lei had made a similar choice, but his execution in the details was still lacking.

After all, he had only just bound with the roleplay system, and his ingrained thought patterns hadn't shifted yet. There were many witnesses at the scene this time, so he'd have to be more careful in the future to avoid getting into trouble.

As for why he only received 1 Roleplay Value, Shi Lei didn't care. There was a daily acquisition cap, so the exact amount didn't matter. He'd reach the cap eventually, sooner or later.

What mattered wasn't the result of reaching the maximum tier, but savoring the process, wasn't it?

He couldn't sleep in the park anymore. After wandering for over fifty minutes, Shi Lei found a small garden in the city.

He secretly tested it on idle individuals on the street and discovered he could summon a maximum of two Rock Spines and create a shield in an area. However, the damage wasn't as high as he'd imagined. Considering it was the "disgraceful Hedgehog Cat System," it wasn't too surprising that he only had the in-game implementation level at the start.

With the doubts in his heart resolved, Shi Lei let out a long sigh. He slept fully clothed on a park bench, making do for the night.

The next day, morning.

Sunlight streamed down upon the tall buildings, imbuing the steel and concrete behemoths with vibrant vitality.

Students and citizens ate breakfast while hurrying on their way, squeezing every bit of time. This morning scene in Lungmen was no different from what Shi Lei had seen in his previous life.

He hadn't eaten in almost twenty hours and was enduring his hunger as he headed to the company he was applying to.

He had to find a job today, or this journey through transmigration would have to end prematurely.

Penguin Logistics was located in Lungmen's bustling downtown area, in a building with eighteen floors. Shi Lei had no time to admire the opulent decor; he confirmed the company's floor based on the information on the nameplate and entered the elevator, pressing the button for the top floor.

Stepping out of the elevator, Shi Lei surveyed the company's interior through the glass. There were fewer than ten workstations inside, most of them piled with cargo, making the place look somewhat unreliable.

Many startup companies were like this: renting a fancy office building, only to turn out to be shell companies. This realization made him hesitate.

"Hey, isn't that you?"

Shi Lei turned his head at the sound and saw the red-haired angel lady from last night. She emerged from the stairwell, swiped her employee card to clock in, and flashed a sunny smile:

"Thank you for your help in the park last night. If you need to mail anything in the future, I can offer a discount. Penguin Logistics, mission must be achieved!"

His face flushed slightly, and he waved his hand:

"Oh no, you've misunderstood. I... I saw the recruitment ad and came to apply."

The red-haired angel lady's eyes immediately lit up, as if she had discovered a new continent. She playfully scanned Shi Lei with her gaze and then smiled, extending her right hand:

"So, we'll be colleagues from now on. Call me Exusiai, and welcome to Penguin Logistics."

Her optimistic and energetic demeanor was highly infectious, making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze. With a colleague like her, the office atmosphere surely wouldn't be too bad.

Shi Lei politely shook her hand and quickly let go.