Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

"Then you two go have some fun. I still need to talk to A-Ping and the others about something."

"Brother Qin, it's good to be diligent, but you should also pay attention to balancing work and rest."

"Of course, but they were being so secretive, saying it was something important, and I couldn't very well dampen their enthusiasm, could I?"

Qin Ye waved his hand and turned to leave.

“Then we should also…” Gui Zhong turned to look at Zhong Li, but saw that he was still staring at Qin Ye’s back, so he didn’t disturb him.

The relationship between these two brothers is undoubtedly excellent.

Gui Zhong didn't speak again until Qin Ye had completely disappeared into the horizon, but Zhong Li had already left gracefully beside him.

"..."

Was I too hasty in agreeing to the alliance?

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"Oh, Qin Ye, I didn't expect you to arrive so early. I thought it would take a long time to talk to the two demon gods."

A man with two strong antlers leaned against a tree trunk, admiring his own beauty in a mirror...

The main reason was to see his antlers, which he had polished to a shine.

"..."

My assessment is, pure show-off.

"So you came so early just to grab the most prominent spot and show everyone your blessed double horns?"

Qin Ye crossed his arms helplessly, feeling that standing next to such a fool was beneath him.

"Little Qin Ye, just don't worry about him."

The spear was stuck in the tree the man was leaning against, right between his two horns.

Are you going to kill me?!

"You should be glad that the Emperor and Xiao Qinye didn't enhance your horns, I would have broken them off long ago."

The woman, dressed in a light blue robe, casually drew her spear, twirled it twice in front of her, and then slung it over her back.

"Ah Ping, don't be so irritable..."

Qin Ye gave a reminder, looked up at the future immortals who had already gathered, and asked with a puzzled look, "What exactly are you all here for?"

"That's how it is! We are different from demons, but our lifespan is much longer than that of humans. If it weren't for your invitation, those few eccentric characters wouldn't have agreed to join the Rock King's ranks, but..."

Lu Nan explained with a smile that he seemed to really enjoy being in the spotlight.

"I understand. You want to differentiate yourselves from demons and humans and form your own faction?"

"Pretty much, it's not really a difference, it's just that we people all need to have our own titles, right?"

Qin Ye nodded knowingly and looked at the woman beside him: "Aping, is that what you think too?"

"Ugh! She decided on the name last night: Ge Chenlang Shizhenjun. She almost couldn't sleep because of that name."

The spear was gripped tightly once more, its gleaming tip pressed against the opponent's neck.

"Ha...haha..." The man waved his hand awkwardly: "It sounds much better than my 'Yi Xiao Dao Tian Zhen Jun'. I admit defeat, I admit defeat."

"..." Qin Ye looked at the others with a questioning gaze.

"The True Lord Who Retains Clouds and Borrows Wind".

"..."

You're so proud of yourself, now you're getting so enthusiastic about choosing a name.

One by one, the others read out their names, and finally it was Qin Ye's turn.

So I was the only one who picked it up on-site?

He didn't have any good ideas for the time being, so he could only pace back and forth.

His pace quickened until he saw the magnificent landscape before him, and he thought of the peaceful and tranquil future of Liyue, and the purpose of his visit.

Sweep across the six directions and conquer the eight wastelands.

"Let's call him... the True Lord of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies."

Chapter 278 Three People

"Our territory is still just this small area, although we have absorbed... what was the name of that dead demon god again? Never mind, it's not important."

Qin Ye used his brush to outline the territory now under the control of the Rock King Emperor, demarcating the lands that originally belonged to other demon gods.

"This is the territory of Gui Zhong."

He painted the area around the deceased demon god and Zhongli in gold, but painted Guizhong in pale yellow, and used light green for the edges, representing the alliance between the two.

At this time, if everyone were to use the color of the Rock King Emperor, it would appear that they were very ambitious and did not value their alliance. Although Gui Zhong might not care, rules are rules.

At this time, Liyue did not yet have Bishui Plains. The land area was vast, and even though the territory of the Geo Archon and the Guizhong had become the largest force, they could not let their guard down.

Moreover, Liyue is not only home to demons and gods; various evil spirits and monsters also roam the land, occupying different locations and making it impossible for humans to live in peace.

That was also a place that Columbia's younger sister hadn't had time to clean up.

As for the areas that were cleaned up... most of them have been occupied by demons.

"We now occupy most of the northern part of this plain. The southwest and west are the territories of other demon gods, while the east is plagued by sea monsters, and the south is surging with tides. Dealing with these issues will probably take some effort."

Qin Ye continued to explain the surrounding situation. With the assistance of Columbia and the immortal, gathering information became exceptionally easy.

"Since you've already drawn out the boundaries, it means you already have a plan in mind, right?"

Gui Zhong saw that Qin Ye had drawn a circle with black ink, completely encompassing part of the area, and he understood what the other party meant.

"That's right. The tides on the east side haven't receded yet, and monsters are rampant, but relatively speaking, the impact on humans is the greatest."

Although the demons each ruled their own territories, their love for humanity was essentially the same, preventing humans from feeling resentful.

However, demons are different. Although their individual strength is generally inferior to that of demon gods, the disasters they bring to humanity are ten times greater than those of demon gods.

So while the other demons were still testing each other, Qin Ye planned to first stabilize the territory and truly establish the banner of protecting the people.

Most importantly, Morax doesn't need to take clearing out monsters too seriously. He just needs to handle the villains casually, and the powerful impression will naturally be etched in the hearts of every citizen.

This impression will gradually spread to every corner of the continent as human settlements intersect, attracting more people and further solidifying Morax's reputation as "invincible."

"There is a mountain range separating the south from the tide, so there is no need to worry for now. The two demon gods in the west are still in a standoff, so the place where we can truly settle the people must be in the southeast. When the demons are eliminated, and you and Zhongli work together to subdue the tide, we can achieve complete stability."

"It seems Brother Qin has been thinking a lot lately. I am truly ashamed that I have not been able to help in any way."

Seeing Qin Ye speak so eloquently, Zhong Li felt somewhat ashamed, realizing that he, as the organization's representative, seemed more like a mascot.

"No, no, no, Morax, all you need to do is fight. What an organization needs most is a powerful leader like you who can keep everyone in check. Otherwise, everyone under you will have ulterior motives, and then..."

Qin Ye did not continue speaking.

"Heh, I didn't expect to be comforted by Brother Qin instead."

"We're on the same side now, so this is nothing. Once our people are settled, the alliance will be officially formed."

Gui Zhong nodded in agreement: "At that time, to signify the formation of the alliance, I will present you both with a gift."

"Can't each person have one?"

"..." Gui Zhong reached for his waist, wanting to take out his longsword, but found that he was wearing a wide-sleeved robe today and did not carry his sword with him.

"Haha, I was just kidding. It was Columbia's wish that the people could live and work in peace and contentment. To me, seeing her satisfied smile is more precious than any gift."

Qin Ye was quite satisfied with the prospects for the alliance's development and leaned back in his chair to rest.

"Morax, you are now the nominal boss. You decide when to make your move. Just give me a signal, and I'll be there whenever you call."

"Then let's not delay."

Zhongli stood up and looked eastward.

"?"

Aren't you being a little too hasty?

"You shouldn't have asked..." Gui Zhong sighed.

"I'm sorry, it's mine."

Although the two complained, they still stood up, their smiles filled with helplessness.

Zhongli took Qin Ye's advice and casually sculpted nine stone horses. The three of them rode in the carriage and rose into the sky. Golden light streaked across the sky, attracting the attention of the people.

"Thank you for your help, Lady Columbia."

A woman was holding her child in her arms. The child had been running a high fever for several days. She had been desperate, but Columbia came to her rescue.

"You're welcome." The girl's face was beaming with a smile.

The people here are very different from those elsewhere. They worship God, but they do not depend on God, nor do they fear God.

Everything they have achieved today is largely due to their own hard work, not gifts.

Most importantly, they never looked at her differently, and even though they addressed her as "adult," there was no great distance between them.

"Are those... the vehicles of the Emperor, Lord Dust God, and Lord True Lord?"

As the gazes of the people around them were drawn to the sky, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked up at the heavens.

"Lady Columbia, is your husband up there too?"

The woman looked up at him with adoration in her eyes.

"Husband...husband? No, no, no! We haven't reached that point yet."

The girl waved her arms frantically, but the smile on her face grew even wider.

"The True Lord always brings us endless blessings... We are always very grateful to him."

"Hmm." Qin Ye's face appeared in the girl's mind: "As long as he's there, anything can be accomplished."

The carriage stopped on the eastern coast, and the sea monsters sensed the threat and immediately stirred up towering waves.

Morax walked on air, slowly raising his hand, and a rock wall rose up, instantly blotting out the sky.