Xiu Yuan set those thoughts aside, while also deciding to take off his mask more often to eavesdrop on what the manifestations of karmic debt were discussing. Perhaps he could learn more from them.
For now, the Archon War had only just begun, and this life was still a long way from ending. He simply kept it in mind, with no intention of digging deeper.
After all, the Archon War would last a thousand years, and only about ten years had passed since it began. Investigating the Good-and-Evil Mask's effects now would be pointless.
For the moment, his priority was to steady Morax while continuing to improve Liyue.
At present, Liyue remained entirely on the defensive. It had never marched out to attack, only guarded its own little patch of land.
Specifically, that meant the area around Mt. Tianheng-a tiny territory, far removed from the vast, boundless expanse of Liyue.
Xiu Yuan planned to wait until Morax's temperament had been sufficiently tempered before considering campaigns into Liyue's other regions.
I hope the Abyss stays well hidden and doesn't get caught, Xiu Yuan thought silently as he put his mask back on.
Upon returning to Mt. Tianheng, Xiu Yuan continued serving as a [mentor], teaching both the Adepti and Morax.
Ganyu's perseverance, meanwhile, proved even stronger than he had imagined.
She exercised for a very, very long time every day and ate very little.
Xiu Yuan often saw her looking miserable with hunger, unable to sit still.
There were also flowers and grasses in abundance around Mt. Tianheng, tempting Ganyu every moment of the day.
It was like exercising on a street full of restaurants, with delicious food everywhere you looked.
You worked up a sweat, but all around you were temptations like hot pot, barbecue, and fried chicken.
Most importantly,