Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

The figure appeared to be female, dressed in clothing characteristic of the Adventurers' Guild, carrying a large backpack, and constantly recording something.

Xiao disappeared, and Jiang Bai walked up to him.

"Hello."

Zhiqiong, who was drawing a map, turned her head and looked at Jiang Bai, her brows slightly furrowed.

Although the seal on the Abyss of Laminaria has been broken, entering the underground is still strictly prohibited.

Anyone who appears here at this time seems suspicious no matter how you look at it.

"you are?"

"My name is Jiang Bai, and I am a soul-ferryman from the Hall of Rebirth," Jiang Bai introduced himself simply.

Zhiqiong's eyes lit up when she heard his name.

"It's you!"

"You know me?"

"Of course! One of the authors of 'Snow Country Chronicles,' a soul-ferryman who travels across many places to collect the remains of adventurers, and a hero who, together with the Seven Stars and the immortals, defeated the demon god in the Jade Pavilion!"

Zhiqiong rattled off a string of Jiang Bai's numerous misdeeds.

It was obvious that she knew about Jiang Bai.

"To be honest, I am also a customer of your 'Returning to One's Roots' service."

"what?"

Jiang Bai was a little confused.

When did this client sign the business agreement? He doesn't seem to remember.

"I learned about this service through 'Snow Country Story' and went directly to the Rebirth Hall to handle it. It's normal that you haven't seen me before."

Jiang Bai sighed with emotion, thinking that "Snow Country Story" was probably the most successful promotion he had ever done.

What's your name?

"My name is Zhiqiong."

Jiang Bai took out the pointer of the Four Directions Mirror and searched through it, finding Zhiqiong's name inside.

"Speaking of which, did you get this service done so that I could help you make up for your regrets, or is there something else you're asking me to bring?"

These things are usually written in the contract when you process a transaction, but Jiang Bai was too lazy to look for them and figured it would be faster to just ask the person in person.

"To be honest, I've always had a wish: to explore the entire Abyss and draw its map."

"I am just an ordinary human being, physically weak, and I know all too well how dangerous the Abyss is. I could fall anywhere within it."

"My map might have been finished by then, or it might not have been. But I hope someone can find me after I'm dead and bring back my life's work..."

As Zhiqiong spoke, she smiled, her eyes shining brightly.

“I grew up here and I know this place very well. The Abyss was closed off before and I couldn’t enter, but now it’s finally open. I can continue to explore those unknown places, set foot in those places that no one has set foot in yet, record those places, and draw them into maps that everyone can use…”

Jiang Bai has met many idealists like Zhiqiong.

However, Jiang Bai always felt a deep respect whenever he heard them talk about the ideals they were striving for.

After arriving at the Abyss, he was troubled by the lack of a map and did not know which direction to go.

If Zhiqiong's map can be completed, it will bring convenience to everyone.

However, drawing maps is not a simple task; nothing comes out of thin air.

Zhiqiong had long been prepared to be a victim.

Chapter 602 He is the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons

“I’ve noted it down. But rather than collecting your remains, I would rather see you live and fulfill your dreams.”

Zhiqiong smiled, revealing two dimples.

Thank you for your kind words.

No one wants to die, and she didn't come to this abyss seeking death.

She wanted adventure and to challenge herself.

She wanted to prove that even an ordinary person like herself has her own value.

She didn't want to live an ordinary life; she wanted to be remembered, to give courage to future generations, and to challenge the limits of mortals.

"By the way, senior, I'm now part of the Stratigraphic Abyss Survey and Exploration Team directly under the General Affairs Department. What brings you to the Abyss? Do you need my help?"

"No need to call me senior, I'm not exactly an adventurer. I came down here to find Yaksha, do you have any clues?"

Jiang Bai didn't hide his purpose for coming underground, nor was there anything to hide.

Even if Zhiqiong is now an official, and he comes to see Yasha, Zhiqiong can't say anything about this reason.

"Yaksha!"

Zhiqiong's eyes lit up; clearly, she wasn't like most Liyue people who were completely unaware of the Yaksha's deeds.

"you know?"

Jiang Bai glanced at Xiao, who was hiding in the darkness not far away.

"To be honest, I grew up listening to stories of Yakshas. My elders said that one of the [Immortal Yakshas] was sealed at the bottom of the Great Abyss and has been sleeping ever since."

"Growing up listening to stories of Yakshas? That's quite rare..." Jiang Bai said with some surprise.

Most of the stories of the Yakshas are unknown, and it is indeed rare to find someone like Zhiqiong who grew up listening to Yaksha stories.

It's worth noting that their Immortal Yaksha Temple had done a lot of publicity beforehand, and with the blessing of immortals and the Seven Stars coming to worship, it attracted many people who came because of its reputation.

But many people didn't know what a Yaksha was before they came.

They only learned about the Yaksha's deeds after they arrived.

"Because I grew up in Qiaoying Village, when the terrible calamity occurred five hundred years ago, it was the Yakshas who appeared and saved everyone..."

The dark calamity 500 years ago is like a deep, bone-revealing wound in history, in which too many people lost their lives.

"I see......"

Jiang Bai suddenly realized that his ancestors had received favors from the Yaksha, so he naturally knew the story of the Yaksha.

"We have built a temple for immortals and demons in a valley south of Tianheng Mountain. You can go and worship there when you have time."

"I've also come here to find the missing Yaksha, but unfortunately, we can't find the way to the bottom of the abyss..."

Jiang Bai sighed.

The abyss of layered rocks is so vast, with caves one after another. Where exactly is the bottom of the abyss?

"It's easy to get lost if this is your first time coming to the bottom of the Abyss. Are you in a hurry, senior? If not, how about you come with us? We also need to go to the bottom of the Abyss to conduct surveys..." Zhiqiong extended an invitation.

She had a mission to complete and couldn't be Jiang Bai's guide; otherwise, she would have loved to go with Jiang Bai to find that Yaksha.

"Are there any other people besides you?"

“Our exploration team also has people specifically responsible for research and logistics, but they usually stay at the camp. A senior traveler and I are responsible for surveying the terrain and drawing maps.”

Jiang Bai's lips twitched. "Traveler, could it be that it's empty...?"

When did he return from Inazuma?

Could it be that he was the one who opened the seal?

"It seems you two know each other, that's wonderful."

"I have a companion, I need to ask his opinion."

Jiang Bai came with Xiao, so naturally everything revolved around Xiao.

Jiang Bai asked into the darkness, "Xiao, do you want to travel with them?"

Zhiqiong followed Jiang Bai's gaze and looked into the darkness, where it was completely dark and nothing could be seen.

"No." Xiao's cold voice came from the darkness.

Hearing this, Jiang Bai shrugged. "Alright, it seems I can't travel with you. Do you have a map? Could you give us a copy?"

"Take this one, it's all around here. I haven't had time to go deeper into the area yet." Zhiqiong handed him the map she had just drawn.

"You just drew this, right? If I take it, won't you have to redraw it?"

"It's alright, I have all the data and information. I can draw another one quickly. If you find any trace of another Yaksha, please let me know."

Zhiqiong was very concerned about the life or death of that Yaksha.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

After saying goodbye to Zhiqiong, Jiang Bai and Xiao continued their journey.

Not long after they left, Kong arrived here.

"Zhiqiong, we've finished surveying the data over there, and the map is done too." Paimeng waved to her and flew over in a good mood.

"Wait a moment, I haven't finished drawing this yet." Zhiqiong quickened her pace, but even so, there was still a lot left to draw.

"Huh? Zhiqiong hasn't finished painting yet this time?" Paimon put his hands behind his back and looked at her canvas.

Zhiqiong is an experienced mapmaker; she draws maps quickly and well. This time, while everyone else has finished, Zhiqiong is still not done, which is quite rare.

"I just met a senior colleague and gave him the map I had drawn."

"Senior, who is it?"

"Jiang Bai is a good friend of yours, senior."

Kong was somewhat surprised, "He's come to the Abyss too?"

"Yes, he came to find the legendary Yaksha who was sealed at the bottom of the abyss."

"So, this place was actually sealed away as a Yaksha?" Paimon was shocked; he had never heard Xiao mention this before.

And if we come looking for Yasha, isn't Xiao also there?

Did he come alone?

"No, he has a companion, but that companion hasn't shown up."

"Then it seems to be Xiao..."

Paimon looked up at the sky. "Do you think we should call Xiao?"

Since Xiao is also underground, they should be able to summon him quickly if they call out.

"Go ahead and shout."

Kong also wanted to exchange information with Jiang Bai.

Zhiqiong looked at them blankly, not understanding what they were going to do.

Then she saw Kong and Paimon make a megaphone shape with their hands and shout loudly.

"Xiao! Are you there? Xiao!"

Xiao suddenly appeared in front of them.

He crossed his arms and remained as aloof as ever.

"What's the matter with me?"

Paimon said truthfully, "Hehe, I heard you were here too, so I called out to you."

elf:"……"

He was silent for a moment before saying, "The underground is dangerous. You must be careful here. Call my name if you are in danger."

Kong nodded. "Yes, you too. Be careful. By the way, are you far from us? I have something I want to discuss with Jiang Bai."

"It's not far, just walk along this road for about ten minutes, and he'll be waiting for me there."

After saying that, Xiao's figure disappeared from the spot.

Zhiqiong stared in a daze at this person who moved like the wind and seemed otherworldly.

"Was that... an immortal?"