Genshin Impact : Transmigrated as Liyue's Yin-Yang Archon

At the break of dawn, the sky was still dim.

Just outside Liyue Harbor, a small floating creature with a scarf shimmering with starlight pointed excitedly at the buildings ahead.

She turned to the blonde-haired girl beside her and exclaimed:

"Look, Traveler! We've made it to Liyue!"

The girl gazed at the sight before her.

At this early hour, Liyue Harbor was still glowing with warm red hues from the lantern-lit streets to the gently illuminated ships docked by the port.

Her first impression of Liyue was clear:

Flourishing. Prosperous. Alive.

"Yes, Paimon, we've finally arrived in Liyue."

The girl smiled and gently patted Paimon head.

"Brother, I will find you no matter what."

With clenched fists, the Traveler silently made this vow to herself.

Inside Liyue Harbor

"Wow! So this is Liyue Harbor?!"

"There's grilled fish over there and more delicious food over here!"

As Lumine walked through the bustling streets, Paimon darted back and forth in excitement, drawn in by the countless street food stalls.

Watching Paimon's behavior, Lumine put her hands on her hips and called out:

"Paimon!"

Startled, Paimon hesitated before turning back guiltily.

"W-what is it, Traveler?"

"We came here to search for the Geo Archon and that mysterious Immortal Lord."

"Oh… right!"

Paimon smacked her forehead, realizing she had nearly forgotten their mission.

"Hmph! It's all Liyue's fault! The food here smells way too good! It totally distracted Paimon!"

Lumine sighed, rubbing her forehead.

"If we're looking for the Geo Archon and that Immortal Lord, we have only one chance this year."

"Good thing Venti warned us ahead of time, or we might have missed the Qixing's Rite of Descension this year."

Paimon waved her hands dramatically as she reminded Lumine.

"Do you know the exact time and place?" Lumine asked quietly.

"Umm… It could be today, or maybe tomorrow?"

Paimon scratched her head.

"Since we're already in Liyue, we should just ask the locals!"

Suddenly, Paimon remembered something important.

"Oh yeah! About the Geo Archon, Morax…"

"Did you know? The currency we use 'Mora' is named after him!"

"But listen, as foreigners, if we call the Geo Archon 'Morax' in Liyue, people will see us as rude outsiders."

"So, to fit in better, we should call him 'Rex Lapis' just like the people of Liyue do!"

Paimon pointed toward the Liyue citizens bustling through the streets.

The city was so vibrant and full of life that for a moment, both Paimon and Lumine didn't know where to start their search.

"Let's ask the locals. As native Liyue citizens, they should know the exact time of the Rite of Descension."

Meanwhile tt that very moment, Qiu Bai was strolling casually through the streets of Liyue.

That's when he noticed the Traveler and Paimon.

"Well, well… I never expected to see Lumine."

Qiu Bai couldn't help but find it amusing when he imagined "Grandpa's" sly expression in his mind.

Lost in thought, he unconsciously walked toward Lumine and Paimon.

Coincidentally, Lumine and Paimon were also heading in his direction.

"Traveler, look ahead!"

"That really handsome guy over there, let's go ask him!"

Lumine curiously looked ahead, and just as Paimon had described, a good-looking young man was approaching them.

"Hello!"

Paimon waved cheerfully at Qiu Bai.

"Oh? And what is this curious little creature?"

Qiu Bai pretended to be intrigued, looking at Paimon with interest.

"I am NOT a little creature! My name is Paimon!"

Paimon crossed her arms and pouted angrily.

"Paimon, huh? Nice to meet you. I'm Qiu Bai, a guest consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."

Lumine extended her hand politely.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Lumine. And this little floating one is my best companion, Paimon."

"By the way, do you happen to know when and where the Rite of Descension will take place?"

Lumine asked, feeling slightly shy.

After all, how could any girl stay calm in front of such a ridiculously handsome man?

Even though technically, she wasn't exactly a normal "girl" either.

"The Rite of Descension, huh?"

"Judging by your appearance, you must be a foreigner."

Qiu Bai studied Lumine closely.

After all, her outfit was unlike anything found in the Seven Nations of Teyvat.

"I'm a traveler from another world."

Lumine answered directly, without hesitation.

She had already introduced herself like this back in Mondstadt, so there was no reason to hide it now.

"A traveler from another world?"

"You don't have a Vision, yet your body contains both Anemo and Geo elemental power… interesting."

Qiu Bai's eyes gleamed with curiosity as he looked at Lumine.

The moment he said that, Lumine felt as though he had seen right through her.

In an instant, a dull-edged sword appeared in her hand as she locked eyes with Qiu Bai.

Something felt off.

How did he know she had two elemental powers?

Lumine vigilance shot up to the maximum.

As far as she knew, normal people couldn't even perceive elemental power let alone tell she had two different types.

"Who are you? How do you know about my elemental powers?"

Qiu Bai noticed Lumine's suspicious gaze.

"How did he know? Well, because he had seen the story before, of course."

But since he was going to act cool, he might as well commit to it.

"I'm just an ordinary Liyue citizen. Didn't you ask about the Rite of Descension?"

Without waiting for her response, Qiu Bai turned around and gestured for Lumine to follow him.

"Liyue has been rather chaotic lately."

"Just a few days ago, something unexpected happened."

"One of Liyue's most revered Adepti the Yin-Yang Immortal or more widely known as The Immortal Lord mysteriously vanished."

"The Liyue Qixing mobilized all their resources to search for them but found nothing."

As Qiu Bai spoke, he continued walking forward.

Lumine and Paimon exchanged a quick glance, then hurried after him.

"Vanished? But that Adeptus was said to be on par with Rex Lapis!"

"What kind of force could possibly take him away?"

Paimon asked in confusion.

Before they arrived in Liyue, Venti had mentioned this Adeptus to them, which made his sudden disappearance even more puzzling.

"He's missing... My only clue about my brother is gone. Do I have no choice but to seek answers from the Geo Archon?"

Lumine murmured with a hint of disappointment.

So far, the only gods connected to her brother's disappearance were the Seven Archons. If she wanted to find him, she had to follow their trail.

"Every year during the Rite of Descension, the Lord of Geo grants a divine revelation, guiding Liyue Harbor's future."

"That is the essence of Liyue, a land that walks alongside the gods."

Qiu Bai turned back to Lumine, offering her a smile as he explained.

"Ahead, up those steps is Yujing Terrace, the place where the Rite of Descension is held every year."

"As it happens, I was planning to watch it as well. Why don't you two come along?"

After saying this, Qiu Bai turned and continued walking forward.

Lumine and Paimon exchanged a glance, then quickly followed him.

There was something about Qiu Bai that felt mysterious to Lumine.

Yet at the same time, she sensed no ill intent from him.

When they reached Yujing Terrace, Paimon excitedly flew ahead.

Lumine looked around at the massive crowd gathered before them, feeling a bit amazed.

At the center of the sea of people stood one of the Liyue Qixing—the Tianquan, Ningguang.

"They say that on the day of the Rite of Descension, wishes made here are especially effective!"

"Lumine, Qiu Bai, do you want to try making a wish?"

Paimon turned around, looking at the two of them.

Qiu Bai chuckled.

A wish?

He wasn't sure if he had anything he truly desired at the moment.

"I don't have any particular wish, but my friend here might."

Lumine nodded without hesitation.

Of course she had a wish.

Qiu Bai didn't even need to guess, he already knew.

Her wish was to find her brother.

"Come on, the incense burner is just ahead."

"All you have to do is offer incense, and you can make a wish."

With that, Qiu Bai started walking forward.

However, just as he did—

"Oh? If it isn't Qiu Bai, the guest consultant of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."

"Are you here to soak up some Adeptus luck as well?"

A woman in elegant blue-violet robes greeted him with a knowing smile.

"Lady Changshun, I'm not here for myself. I'm accompanying my friend today."

Qiu Bai clarified calmly.

"Oh? And this friend is…?"

Lumine introduced herself.

"My name is Lumine, and this little one is Paimon."

"I'm Changshun."

"You know the customs well, young lady! On a day like this, the Lord of Geo and the Adepti will surely bless those who make wishes."

"I've already finished mine, so I'll leave this spot to you. Here, take this incense as a gift."

"Thank you!"

After saying this, Changshun departed.

Qiu Bai rubbed his nose awkwardly.

Blessings, huh?

Well, technically, that wasn't wrong.

But if he were to make a wish himself, wouldn't that mean he was blessing himself?

Lumine stepped forward, placing the incense into the burner.

Then, she closed her eyes, pressing her hands together in front of her chest.

"I hope I can find my brother soon..."