Zhong Li smiled as he slowly floated down beside the Stellaron Hunters, looking at them with gratitude.
Although these Descenders certainly seemed rather unserious, they had truly kept their word and helped Azhdaha regain clarity. That was an undeniable fact, and it deserved Zhong Li's heartfelt gratitude.
"Thank you all for awakening Azhdaha and helping it recover its memories. You have my deepest gratitude."
"If you ever need help, I will not refuse, so long as it is within my power."
Zhong Li cupped his fist in his palm and sincerely thanked everyone.
"It's nothing. May I ask whether your earlier promise still stands, Geo Archon? Will you stop interfering with the Trailblaze?"
Old Yang looked at the man before him, whose voice sounded much like his own, and asked. His words served as a reminder to Zhong Li.
"Of course. As Liyue's God of Contracts, I naturally stand by my word. You need not worry that I will discard you once you have served your purpose."
Zhong Li was not angry at Old Yang's reminder. He had doubted the Stellaron Hunters earlier, after all, so there was naturally nothing wrong with them worrying that he might go back on his word.
"Hehe! Old Zhong, that's just the attitude I like!"
"So I've decided to help Azhdaha a little more. How about helping it take human form?"
Before Zhong Li could respond, Theresa shifted her beautiful eyes toward Azhdaha, the Dragon King.
"Transform-!"
Theresa pointed at Azhdaha. Before the Dragon King could react, blazing golden light shone from its body.
When the light faded, Azhdaha's enormous body had vanished, replaced by a little cat-eared girl with long brown hair!
Something like this~
"Eek-!"
The little cat-eared girl's startled cry made Theresa grin smugly. Stellaron Essence and the others' eyes lit