After that came a long period of peace. Under the guidance of the four Yakshas, Golden Roc's personality began to change as well.
The most obvious change was that he talked more than before and smiled more often.
Xiu Yuan placed no restrictions on them, so they lived happily. He only occasionally sent them out to bring back some food.
He also had them introduce themselves to Guizhong and Marchosius. After that, they liked to visit the Guili Plains whenever they had nothing to do and became close friends with both of them.
However, Xiu Yuan did not let them reveal his identity. The story he gave them was that the five of them had escaped from another Demon God and wanted to join Liyue.
Guizhong was delighted to learn that five powerful Yakshas had come to join Liyue, but she could not make that decision herself. They would have to wait until Rex Lapis returned.
Half a year later...
"Rex Lapis has returned!!!!!" A sudden shout rang out through the quiet village. Everyone in Liyue who heard it froze in place for a moment.
They all put down their work and stepped outside, only to see several people continuing to shout, "Rex Lapis and the Thousand Rock Corps have returned!!!!"
Once the news was confirmed, everyone's initial shock immediately turned to excitement.
Without another word, they abandoned their work and crowded around the messengers, surrounding them several rows deep.
"Has Rex Lapis really returned!?"
"My child has finally come back with Lord Rex Lapis! He must have slain so many monsters!"
"Where are they? We have to go welcome them!"
The people of Liyue began asking questions excitedly.
"They're back! They're all back! We came from the Guili Plains to bring the news! Rex Lapis has returned with