Back then, the Warp had yet to fully take on its current evil nature. Humanity, on the whole, had been positive and forward-looking, with an unbridled passion for the universe and the unknown.
The God-Emperor had rather enjoyed that era. Instead of assuming the identity of some great figure to guide its progress, he had become an ordinary person, living a quiet, stable life, traveling through different countries and experiencing their cultures and customs.
He knew that humanity in the Classical Era was already on the right path and did not need his guidance.
Sure enough, before long, humanity embarked on the Great Space Exploration and scattered its seeds throughout the universe.
Humanity entered the Dark Age of Technology, laying the foundation for the present territory of the Imperium of Man.
The God-Emperor felt a longing for that Classical Era, when humanity had still been somewhat young and naive. Li Qinwu's sudden appearance had given him an anchor for those memories.
Every so often, he took a moment to glance at Li Qinwu, listen to him talk, and watch him go about his business, much like someone today watching black-and-white films to reminisce about the past.
Though this could not change his circumstances, it made the God-Emperor's torment a little easier to bear.
To keep this memory anchor around, the God-Emperor had given Li Qinwu cheats that arguably outstripped even those he had given his own sons!
Whether it was the Emperor Shrine collecting souls or the Holy Wine and holy oil, all of these came from his own essential power. Once purified, that power was freely available for Li Qinwu to use as he pleased.
This was how the God-Emperor looked after his fellow villager from that little place in China. Deep in his treasury, he still had an