The Rite of Descension: Zhongli Recognizes Me as Guizhong's Disciple
Chapter 140

Bai Ye Would Sooner or Later Be Covered in Archons

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Who exactly is the succubus?!

Bai Ye suddenly felt that Zhongli was somewhat unreliable.

The other party is Gods representing desire, and now you want me to go and seduce her?

Zhongli, are you kidding me?

"Mr. Zhongli, are you sure?"

He began to speak.

"From a general rational point of view, this is the easiest way to handle it."

"But isn't Gods already dead? Her consciousness has vanished from Teyvat, hasn't it Asmodeus? Am I supposed to lure a corpse?"

"Asmodeus still has a part of her consciousness remaining in her body. She killed herself back then. But there's still a remnant left. Go find her now and give her that last bit of release. Ah, I can't say any more. If I do, Asmodeus's power will affect me."

Then, before Bai Ye could react, Zhongli had already cut off the call between him and Bai Ye.

"Teacher, do you think Morax is joking?" Bai Ye couldn't help but complain to Hagintos in his mind.

"Who knows? But I feel like it's worth a try."

Hagintos said in an encouraging tone.

"Anyway, I'm definitely out of options right now. I'm just hiding inside your body, otherwise I think I'd get caught too. The only one who can break this deadlock is you. Go for it, go for it boldly."

Seeing his teacher and Zhongli encouraging him like this, Bai Ye naturally couldn't hesitate at all.

"I want to go and see what this Gods looks like."

He prepared to head towards the remains of the Gods Asmodeus.

Along the way, he would pass by all the other companions who were with him.

First, he walked past little Sayu.

A young girl of that age doesn't have erotic dreams.

Sayu was curled up in a ball, repeatedly saying, "1.7 meters, Sayu is 1.7 meters tall. Hehe, Sayu is taller than all of you..."

As she spoke, a happy smile kept spreading across her face.

Sayu was very excited.

Looking at the excited Sayu, Bai Ye felt a little tempted to share the same dream with her.

Passing by Sayu, we encountered Keqing and Ayaka.

Keqing nodded repeatedly.

"That's right, that's right, that's how engineering should be done. Bai Ye, you should work with me on engineering. Other pursuits are pointless; focusing on infrastructure is the most important thing. Come on, let's work together to make Liyue even better than when the Rex Lapis was alive."

"Jade Chamber? That's nothing. Let's go build the second island that floats in the sky."

"..." Bai Ye felt that he should stay away from Keqing.

This guy and Ganyu Yu are known as the "Scroll Kings of Liyue," and apart from Acting Grand Master Jean of Mondstadt, no one really can compare. If I worked as long hours as they do, I'd probably die of overwork very quickly.

Ayaka, on the other hand, remained quite calm.

Her fingers trembled slightly as she spoke:

"Please, look at me, Oo-o!"

It seems they are about to dance.

"Ayaka's dance, I really want to see what it's like in the real world."

Bai Ye realized that after being transported to Teyvat, he hadn't really had much contact with anything related to singing and dancing. It was rare to see Inazuma Miss Ayaka's dances, and he hadn't had time to see Yun Jin's dances in Liyue, or Nilou's dances at the Sumeru Zul'Bail Theater.

"Once I revive my teacher, I must take a trip with her and see the scenery of the Seven Nations of Teyvat."

Bai Ye thought to himself.

After passing Ayaka, Bai Ye Yeqi arrived at Xiao's side at the very front.

"Your the Geo Archon, the five of us have successfully completed the mission. Please grant us your instructions."

Five...

Five Yaksha.

Bai Ye heard Xiao say that, his smile disappeared.

The karmic obstacles within Xiao's body have disappeared, but it's estimated that the other Yaksha won't be able to come.

"Well..."

Bai Ye sighed softly, then walked to the area in front where the pink was the most intense.

This is where the Gods Asmodeus resides, and now I am about to be staring at the Archon Remnant once again.

"Come on, let me see what this Gods looks like."

After passing through the pink mist, the Gods Asmodeus appeared before Bai Ye.

She is a woman bound by countless chains.

Completely naked, her mature curves were exposed to the Bai Ye, her breasts and buttocks prominent.

"No smaller Rosalyn."

Bai Ye thought to himself.

As for her appearance, it was of a level that could bring ruin to the country and its people.

Behind her, a tail hung down, with the end of the tail woven into a heart shape.

Even her fatal wound, a plum blossom-shaped cut piercing through her heart, didn't detract from her beauty but instead added to her eeriness.

This is the perfect mature woman's figure, which is extremely attractive to innocent young men.

Hagintos gasped as he entered Bai Ye's body and quickly said to Bai Ye:

"Bai Ye, quickly find a way to get her out of this predicament. Also, watch less; it's not good for her mental development."

I'm so angry! Little Bai Ye is still a child. What are you showing him, you damned Gods?

Is this something someone his age should be watching?

What if he goes astray?

In addition,

The instant she looked at the body of the Gods Asmodeus, she sensed Bai Ye's pain.

It was a feeling of being perfectly suppressed in terms of physique.

It hurts, it hurts so much.

"I see."

Bai Ye nodded silently.

He stepped forward.

The remains of the Gods Asmodeus seemed to sense someone approaching her. She was somewhat surprised that someone could get close to her body at this moment.

A charming, husky voice rang out.

"Succumb to desire, become addicted to me—"

"I'm here to find a way to get you out of this predicament."

Bai Ye continued forward.

Sensing that Bai Ye was still moving, Asmodeus's pink aura intensified.

Her voice became even hoarse and confused.

"Addicted to me—"

Bai Ye's operations remain unaffected.

Other Gods' powers seemed to be able to affect him, but the power of the Gods Asmodeus had no effect on Bai Ye at all.

When the two sides meet, it all comes down to who has the deeper skills and experience.

Unexpectedly, his temptation had no effect whatsoever. Asmodeus raised his gaze, wanting to see who could resist this temptation.

Then,

She and Bai Ye looked at each other.

"Addicted to—"

Asmodeus's body language became conflicted, and he fell silent.

The boy before me had rosy lips and white teeth, delicate skin, and every smile and frown was captivating.

He remained as pure and innocent as ever.

What did I do to want him to indulge in desire?

This is truly a sin.

That's a crime.

Final--

"... Actually, the reverse isn't impossible either."

Asmodeus's body murmured to itself.

Those who entice others to indulge in desires are themselves more likely to be bound by those desires at times.

Bai Ye never expected that this effect would turn out like this.

He was thinking about how to resolve the situation.

Bai Ye said to Asmodeus, "Next, will you give me the power?"

"Uh-huh..."

Asmodeus nodded quickly.

"Let's have physical contact."

"Ah?"

Bai Ye looked at Asmodeus's body, somewhat hesitant.

"Snort!"

Hagintos snorted in dissatisfaction.

Asmodeus quickly said:

"Come, touch my hand and you will be healed."

Bai Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He reached out and touched Asmodeus's palm.

Then, the heart-shaped pattern on Asmodeus's tail fell down and landed in the palm of the hand where Bai Ye and Asmodeus made contact.

The power of desire, the Gods aura of the Gods Asmodeus, entered Bai Ye's body in an instant.

Accompanying this desire are the memories of the Gods Asmodeus.

Sensing Asmodeus's memories, his expression subtly changed.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Seeing Bai Ye's expression change drastically, she quickly asked with concern.

"It's nothing, just some things that are not suitable for children."

More exciting than watching a movie...

However, in the end, he did see Zhongli and the suicide of Amos, which he had mentioned.

The people who followed Asmodeus inevitably became tainted by desires, causing Asmodeus to split into two opposing forces: good and evil. The benevolent Asmodeus wished to give his people appropriate desires to encourage their continuous progress, while the evil Asmodeus believed that progress required them to be completely consumed by desire, harboring a desire to possess everything, so that he could lead them to victory in the Archon War.

Evil desires resonate more with people's minds, and Asmodeus's wicked thoughts gradually gain the upper hand, leading to an increasing number of people willing to follow her. To satisfy our desires, we must launch attacks everywhere.

Asmodeus is powerful, but if he were to fight all the Gods around him, he would undoubtedly be defeated. Furthermore, it would lead to the complete annihilation of the people who followed him.

Therefore, to prevent this from happening, the kind-hearted Asmodeus, during the time he could control his body, secretly sealed it off and returned the power within him to the earth.

Now, Asmodeus is nothing but a remnant of his former self.

"Of course, no matter what, the Gods is always worthy of respect."

Bai Ye sighed and said to his teacher.

Seeing that Bai Ye showed no displeasure, Hagintos breathed a sigh of relief. She said to Bai Ye, "Of course, remember to respect your teacher from now on."

"Teacher, I suspect that you were just there to make up the numbers among the Gods back then."

"Die!"

"Hagintos said to Bai Ye."

"Alright, let's talk about how to deal with Asmodeus's situation next."

Bai Ye nodded silently.

At that moment, he glanced at Asmodeus.

Quickly turn your gaze away.

Do you know your current situation?

Bai Ye asked her.

Asmodeus nodded.

After absorbing the Gods's aura, Bai Ye's consciousness recovered considerably. Asmodeus's lingering spirit is also aware of its current state.

"Kill me."

Even with malicious intent, she was still a lover. Knowing that her existence would only affect humanity, she was willing to destroy herself.

Upon hearing Asmodeus's words, Bai Ye nodded silently.

"So, what's next..."

Bai Ye looked at Asmodeus and began to completely absorb her power into his own body.

Asmodeus sensed the Gods aura surrounding him diminishing.

It's alright, dying at the hands of this little boy is a pretty good ending.

At last,

There was no Gods aura around her for the time being.

"Come on, give me a quick death."

She said it calmly.

However, at that moment, Bai Ye shook his head.

"Isn't there still a remnant of the soul? Perhaps it can be reborn again in the future?"

He said to Asmodeus.

"But if I stay here, I'll lose my mind again. Unless..." Asmodeus looked at Bai Ye with a drooling expression.

"Are you going to stay here with me?"

Don't even think about it.

Bai Ye said resolutely to Asmodeus.

In Bai Ye's mind, Hagintos hurriedly said, "Little Bai Ye, I'm telling you, don't let other Gods possess your body."

"That..."

Asmodeus was about to say something more when a jade pendant flew in from outside.

Bai Ye accepted the jade pendant.

It was the same as the jade pendant he had 'found' before.

"This jade pendant can hold the remnant soul of Gods."

Zhongli's voice came again.

After noticing the Gods's aura weakening, Zhongli immediately began to observe Bai Ye's situation. Now that he saw Bai Ye trying to save the Gods Asmodeus and encountering difficulties, he knew he had to lend a hand.

Moreover, Gods Asmodeus, as the Gods of desire, is most capable of understanding the desires of others. If anyone harbors ill will towards Bai Ye in the future, she can warn them immediately.

"Um."

Bai Ye accepted the jade pendant.

The Gods Osial, who was hiding in another jade pendant at his waist, let out a long breath.

Fortunately, Morax still had some sense of shame and didn't squeeze himself next to Asmodeus. If he had, it wouldn't have been easy to explain to his wife Batrice, Asmodeus he had.

"Come, please stay here for now. Perhaps we can resurrect you when the opportunity arises."

Bai Ye said to Asmodeus.

Asmodeus nodded.

She entered Bai Ye's Bai Ye pendant.

The matter was finally resolved.

Bai Ye let out a long sigh of relief.

At that moment, he glanced at the jade pendant at his waist. Bai Ye thought to himself that there was probably a Gods inside it as well.

As for who that Gods was, Bai Ye guessed it pretty well in no time.

"Old Master Zhongli is really carefree. They used to be enemies who fought to the death, but now he's someone I carry around with me."

Wait a minute, Bai Ye suddenly felt that this was similar to Pokémon.

After a fierce battle, it was subdued.

The only difference is that while others collect Pokémon, we're collecting Gods directly.

Furthermore, after collecting the Gods, one can also gain power.

Thinking of powers, Bai Ye recalled the powers she possessed.

Desire is power.

It can manipulate a person's desires.

It can both amplify and diminish human desires.

"Wait a minute, does that mean I can blackmail all the men in Teyvat?"

Bai Ye suddenly thought of a possible operation.

Anyone who offends me will be stripped of all worldly desires.

Which man could stand it?

However, after thinking about it, he realized that this move was too underhanded, and he would only use it when facing an enemy.

After finishing the task, Bai Ye returned to the place where she had just entered.

Because the power of the Gods god had been absorbed by Bai Ye, everyone had also broken free from that dream of desire.

After escaping, Xiao simply stood there silently.

Feeling sad.

Bai Ye Yeqi went to his side and gently patted his shoulder.

He didn't say much more about the others.

Xiao has lived for thousands of years, so his experience with life and death is far greater than Bai Ye's. Bai Ye believes that Xiao will be able to break free from this.

Sayu snapped out of her dream, looked around, and had a tearful expression on her face.

"Didn't Sayu grow taller? Why, why did she turn back again...? No, this isn't real, these are all fake..."

After finally seeing the progress of her growth, Yoyo was told by the Sayu that it was all fake, which made her extremely sad.

I really want to cry...

"It's okay, you'll grow taller sooner or later," Bai Ye Sayu Zao You.

"Really?" Sayu asked, looking at Bai Ye.

No matter how you look at it, she doesn't seem to have any credibility.

"Definitely, we're only thirteen or fourteen years old, we still have a lot of room to grow."

Kamisato Ayaka also snapped out of her reverie, and when she heard Bai Ye say he was thirteen or fourteen, her expression became slightly uneasy. Hu Tao, who already knew Bai Ye's real age, remained completely indifferent.

Everyone is innocent and there's no need to bring up age issues.

If there's one person among them whose emotions are still relatively good, it's Keqing.

Although it was just a dream, the buildings in the dream were actually constructed. Keqing had mastered all of this architectural experience.

It's like a bunch of people giving her materials and manpower for free so she can experiment.

The only problem was that she was even more afraid to look at Bai Ye.

Why should I, who was just honestly playing the role of a civil engineering senior, have to team up with Bai Ye in the end?

Seeing everyone's gaze turn to her, Keqing quickly said to Bai Ye and the others:

"Alright, things are sorted out here anyway. Let's go back."

"Um."

Everyone had their own agenda, so they all obediently prepared to turn back.

Zhongli was making tea outside when he saw Bai Ye and the others return. He immediately smiled and went up to greet them.

"Donnie, let's go back."

"Mm." Hu Tao nodded somewhat guiltily.

She wasn't shy when facing Bai Ye, but she was still a little embarrassed in front of her 'own parents'.

Seemingly noticing Hu Tao's embarrassment, Zhongli asked Hu Tao, "By the way, Tang, how did things go for you guys when you were fighting the Gods?"

"It went smoothly, it really went smoothly." Upon hearing Zhongli say this, Hu Tao immediately perked up and hurriedly said to Zhongli, "Let me tell you, the demon Gods in there is extremely powerful, I had to exert a lot of effort..."

"She just had one," Hagintos quipped in Bai Ye's mind.

"Teacher..." Bai Ye was also a little embarrassed.

On Zhongli's side, he listened to Hu Tao's nonsense without changing his expression.

"Uh-huh..."

It seemed as if they truly believed that Hu Tao and Bai Ye had encountered these things in the Gods's Ruins.

Ayaka looked somewhat annoyed. She realized then that she had forgotten to activate the recording function. Therefore, she hadn't recorded anything of Bai Ye clearing away the Archon Residue.

However, even if it's recorded, Ayaka probably won't be able to release it.

After all, the Gods god Asmodeus was completely naked.

Seemingly noticing Ayaka's problem, Bai Ye said to Zhongli and the others, "I think it's still early. Let's see if there's any place around that doesn't have the remains of Gods, but only the aura left by the Gods god's battle. Let's deal with that place then."

Zhongli nodded. "This is not difficult to find."

When Ayaka heard Bai Ye say that, a happy look appeared on her face.

Then, she remembered what she had seen in her dream and picked up a folding fan to gently cover her face.

Finding another place to deal with the lingering Gods aura wasn't too difficult for Bai Ye, and this time it wasn't much of a challenge. While having Ayaka record the video, Bai Ye easily absorbed the Gods aura.

After absorbing the information, Bai Ye asked Ayaka, "How was the recording this time?"

"Yes, yes, I've written it all down this time. I'll present it to the Shogun when I get back."

Ayaka nodded seriously.

"General?" Hu Tao nodded slightly upon hearing the name, then asked Ayaka curiously, "Um, Ayaka, could we perhaps meet Inazuma later?"

"That depends on what the Shogun thinks."

Ayaka couldn't make any guarantees. After all, the final decision on this matter rested with the Shogun. If the Shogun disagreed, there was no point in her saying anything more.

After all, it's impossible for Bai Ye to enter Inazuma in the manner of a stowaway.

"Let's talk about these things when Ayaka returns to Inazuma. Right now, we should rest well and have something to eat."

"Yes, it's not far from Wangshu Inn."

The interface is on the side.

Then,

The group arrived at the Wangshu Inn to rest and recuperate.

Fei, the owner of the Wangshu Inn, was calculating the accounts while instructing her staff to buy things. When she saw Hu Tao, her eyes lit up.

"Hu Tangyi, you're here. Perfect timing, you can settle these bills now."

"Bill, please?"

Hu Tao looked puzzled.

But when she turned to look at Zhongli, she immediately understood.

"Let me see... Oh my, how come there are so many!"

Looking at the bill, Hu Tao was immediately stunned.

"Zhongli— "

Hu Tao looked at Zhong Zhongli and gritted her teeth fiercely.

How can you be so capable?

Upon hearing Hu Tao's words, Zhongli Li's eyes revealed surprise.

He realized that he seemed to have been scammed.

This Barbatos really can drink.

At this moment, Barbatos, who had already begun to wander around Liyue Harbor, was pulling a small cart while laughing smugly.

During this period, he had all kinds of drinks.

"Hmm, next we should figure out a way to take Inazuma. Hmm, let me think... should we try to smuggle him into Inazuma with the Northland Bank again this time?"

Venti drank her Inazuma while pondering what to do next.

Although Venti did indeed rip off the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor a lot of money, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor still has ample funds because it undertook the Rite of Descension. After taking two antiques from Zhongli, Hu Tao finally settled the bill.

Afterwards, Hu Tao hosted a meal for everyone.

This also allows Ayaka to properly enjoy the delicacies of Liyue.

Picking up a piece of apricot tofu, Ayaka squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

"It's really good."

This meal.

Ayaka was very happy eating the rice cake.

Hu Tao was happy to see that Ayaka enjoyed the food. She said to Ayaka, "This is nothing. When we return to Liyue Harbor, I will take you to Wanmin Restaurant and Liuli Pavilion to enjoy a proper Liyue feast."

"Yes." Ayaka nodded expectantly. At the same time, she didn't forget to say, "When you come to Inazuma, I will treat you well."

"My dear Inazuma!" Hu Tao looked at Zhong Zhongli.

"Hmm... if it's just a short trip for a few days, there shouldn't be many problems. I can handle the matter of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue Harbor. The Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Guili hasn't been built yet, and we don't need any manpower at the moment."

"Um."

Hu Tao was very satisfied.

After finishing their meal, everyone decided to rest.

Hu Tao glanced at the group of people.

She, Bai Ye, Zhongli, Xiao... oh, he doesn't need accommodation, there's also Keqing, Ayaka, and the protector Zao Sayu.

"Give me four guest rooms."

Hu Tao said to Fei.

"Oh? Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Fei glanced at Hu Tao, then at Bai Ye, and nodded with a smile.

"Four rooms? How should they be arranged?" Keqing looked puzzled when she heard Hu Tao say this.

"Don Yuri means that it would be fine if Byakuya and I live in the same room."

Zhongli said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Ah!?"

Hu Tao's expectant expression froze.

This is completely different from the script I had planned!

Zhongli slowly drank the tea.

After resting overnight at Wangshu Inn, Hu Tao and the others returned to Liyue Harbor. Now that they had obtained evidence that Bai Ye could absorb the power of the Gods, it was time to relax.

Ayaka was given a good look at the scenery of Liyue.

What people fear most is comparison.

After seeing the scenery of Liyue, Ayaka couldn't help but compare it with Inazuma City. After the comparison, Ayaka's desire to end Inazuma's isolation deepened even further.

If a country's development remains unchanged, problems will inevitably arise sooner or later.

We must find a way to persuade the Shogun.

After spending a few more days exploring Liyue, Ayaka bid farewell to Bai Ye and the others.

"Bai Ye, once I return to Inazuma, I will definitely report the situation here to the Shogun. At that time, we will certainly come to invite you to Inazuma."

Ayaka spoke earnestly to Bai Ye.

"Then I'll have to look forward to the future of Inazuma."

Bai Ye smiled and said to Ayaka.

"Um."

Ayaka nodded earnestly.

Afterwards, Ayaka and Hu Tao also said their goodbyes.

"Hu Tao, I, too Inazuma waiting for your arrival."

"Mmm." Hu Tao nodded. "When the time comes, I will definitely open a branch of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor with Inazuma."

Upon hearing what Hu Tao said, Ayaka's expression immediately froze.

"Let's talk about this after the isolationist policy is lifted..."

We'll see.

It is necessary to attract investment after the lifting of the isolation policy.

But,

Ayaka felt that recruiting someone in the funeral industry on her first attempt was not a good idea.

"Tch, you people know absolutely nothing about the funeral industry. Alright, alright, I'll be shopping in Inazuma with Bai Ye, so you'd better treat me well."

"Um."

Ayaka nodded again.

By this Sayu and the other ninjas who had come with Ayaka had already finished inspecting the ship.

"Miss Ayaka, we can set off now."

"Good."

Ayaka waved goodbye to Bai Ye Hu Tao and the others.

After several days of sailing, Ayaka returned to Inazuma.

As Ayaka was about to return to Inazuma, Ayaka looked at the lightning blocking the ships outside and compared it with the clear blue Liyue, shaking her head repeatedly.

Not only her, Sayu also looked somewhat worried as she looked at the lightning.

Sitting on the boat, Sayu glanced at Ayaka and then said with some worry, "With these lightning barriers, nothing from the outside world can get into Inazuma. Without the abundant food of Liyue Harbor, Sayu feels that it will be much more difficult for me to grow taller."

Seeing Sayu like this, the other ninja from the Shippou Ninja Series couldn't help but tease Sayu: "That young master Bai eats more savory food than you, but I haven't seen him grow any taller!"

"That's because he's not good enough, it's not my problem."

Sayu will absolutely not accept this reality.

"Hahaha..."

At this time, the boat docked at the shore.

Ayaka led Sayu off the ship. Soon after they disembarked, Thoma appeared before them.

"Miss Ayaka, you're back."

"Thoma, have you been waiting on this Ritou all this time?"

Kamisato Ayaka was somewhat surprised.

Thoma nodded and said, "Yes, my father asked me to prepare for Ritou in advance. During this time, I have been building good relationships with the officials and local leaders on the Ritou."

"Um."

Ayaka said she understood.

Thoma then asked Ayaka, "By the way, Miss Ayaka, how was your trip to Liyue? Is that rumor true?"

"Yes, it's true. Bai Ye, his physique is truly divine, capable of perfectly purifying the influence of the Archon Residue. I believe he can also resolve the problem of the evil spirit on Yashiori Island."

Ayaka nodded firmly.

After saying that, she took out a mechanism from her pocket.

"I also brought evidence. This is the Liyue Mechanism, which records the process of Bai Ye Archon Residue."

"Um."

"Without further ado, let's present this to the Shogun now."

"Miss Ayaka, aren't you going to rest for a bit?" Thoma couldn't help but ask when he heard that Kamisato Ayaka wasn't going to rest and was going to Tenshukaku.

"There is always a priority to things. Let's report this to the Shogun first."

"Alright, then I'll spend the day with you, Miss."

So, Thoma and Sayu followed Ayaka to Inazuma City's Tenshukaku.

On their way, Ayaka and Thoma saw General Kujou Sara of the Tenryou Commission, leading his men back to the Tenryou Commission. Ayaka looked at the waist of the man being led, where the Genshin Eye was prominently displayed.

Ayaka sighed inwardly, but showed no outward sign of it and went straight to the Tenshukaku.

"Kamisato Ayaka the Kamisato Clan requests the Shogun."

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