Real World.
Fontaine — the top-floor room of the Palais Mermonia.
Furina sat on the bed in a duck-sit, cheeks slightly puffed, staring at Gu Chen with clear dissatisfaction.
Gu Chen was confused. What did he do to upset her?
Wasn't she just excitedly watching how "Focalors in the video would win him over"?
And now… was this jealousy?
That didn't seem right.
Gu Chen carefully asked, "Fufu, what's wrong?"
"Hmph~"
Furina turned her head away with a soft snort.
She looked like she was angry, yet also acting spoiled—her entire face practically said "come comfort me."
A woman's heart really was harder to read than the depths of the sea.
"Where did I offend Lady Furina this time?" Gu Chen chuckled, pulling her into his arms. With his left hand lifting her chin, he lowered his head and kissed her lips.
"Hmph~"
Furina's body wriggled happily before she finally muttered, "All your past-life stories are love stories… That line you said sounded like a confession to Focalors… hmph. When are you going to say something like that to me?"
"Oh?"
Gu Chen couldn't help but laugh.
So that was it.
The words he said to Focalors in the past-life clip sounded too much like a confession, and it made this girl unhappy.
Thinking about it, Furina had been the one chasing him in this life… He really hadn't said anything like that to her.
Fufu was already a bit of a goof—he should spoil her properly.
Gu Chen casually said a few sweet words, and just like that, Furina beamed with joy. She even took the initiative to kiss him twice before snuggling into his arms, ignoring him as she excitedly continued watching the projection—fangirling together with Gu Chen's female fans over him and Focalors.
Gu Chen could only laugh helplessly.
Still, he was mentally prepared for this.
With Furina's personality, she'd probably get along very well with Hu Tao. The "big sister" wives at home would also dote on this silly girl.
[Nilou]: Good thing I was quick! I prepared in advance when I saw their plan—I got a screenshot! (Image of Gu Chen holding a shy Focalors)
[Collei]: Focalors姐姐!!! (nosebleed)
[Kamisato Ayaka]: This is even better than light novels! (shy)
[Yae Miko]: "Reincarnated as Gu Chen" novels are selling like crazy lately~ (sparkling Mora)
[Raiden Ei]: Get me two copies! (raises hand)
[Azhdaha]: You have the real person—why read novels? (confused)
[Traveler]: You don't get it—what if reading gives new ideas? (smirk)
[Kaeya]: …Is that something you can say? I'm blind now. (facepalm)
[Zhongli]: A group of blind men, strolling occasionally. (feeling around)
[Shikanoin Heizou]: With Teyvat's crisis resolved and Gu Chen and Focalors together, this episode is probably ending soon. I wonder how Gu Chen will handle Phanes' faction. (thinking)
[Albedo]: Paimon helped a lot. That survival instinct of hers was strong—the way she tried to please him was hilarious. She should be fine. The others… hard to say. (thinking)
[Jean]: As long as Paimon is safe, that's good. She's quite cute.
[Paimon]: Hehe!
[Traveler]: Stop grinning like an idiot! (annoyed)
[Osial]: @[Sustainer of Heavenly Principles] Sweating yet? (smirk)
[Apep]: Probably terrified, wishing to kneel before the Primordial King.
[Neuvillette]: Serves them right.
[Sustainer of Heavenly Principles]: Why blame my current self for past-life actions? I have nothing to do with that version of me or Phanes! (Qiqi collapse)
[Tartaglia]: Shame—I didn't get to see how cool I was in this episode. (Qiqi collapse)
[Kaeya]: Kid, you already managed to leave a mark on Neuvillette. That's enough. Don't dream of challenging the Primordial King. (smirk)
[Tartaglia]: True… If I went insane and tried, that'd be bad. Maybe it's good I didn't show up. (doge)
[Skirk]: I'm more curious about that ominous power's owner—the ape-like entity. (thinking)
[Tighnari]: Likely one of the causes behind the Primordial King's fall. It destroyed his body, but not his will. From earlier scenes, a complete Primordial King could probably destroy that remnant with a glance.
[Lyney]: I doubt it's the main culprit—probably just one of them. Based on its strength, it shouldn't be enough to kill him outright. (surprised)
[Zhongli]: By common rationality, that makes sense.
[Venti]: I hereby declare: "Sect Master" is outdated! The new meta is the Primordial King! (confetti)
[Gu Chen]: You already know what meme I'm about to send.
[Kaeya]: Someone shut him up! (panic)
[Kazuha]: The Dragon King has returned, huh. (smile)
A night passed.
Lying in Gu Chen's arms now felt completely different for Focalors.
Before, it was one thing—but now, she was truly his woman.
Sometimes he was too clever, and he loved teasing her… "idiot little brother"? No—annoying little brother!
"Stop bullying me so much in the future!" Focalors pressed her forehead against his.
"A wife is meant to be cherished." Gu Chen grinned and pecked her lips.
"Hmph~ Then let's see how well you treat your wife."
"Let time bear witness."
"Okay~"
Neuvillette really didn't want to be here.
Ever since these two confirmed their relationship, they had been glued together constantly.
It looked the same as before, but the atmosphere was completely different—it made him deeply uncomfortable.
"Five days already. Could you restrain yourselves a bit?"
Watching them kiss right in front of him, veins bulged on Neuvillette's forehead.
"Stop it~ What if you scare away our chef?" Focalors complained playfully.
"I'll listen to my wife." Gu Chen nodded seriously.
Meanwhile, the Traveler and Paimon sat nearby cracking sunflower seeds, grinning ear to ear.
This gossip was too good.
"Did you need something?" Gu Chen looked at them.
The Traveler nodded. "Yes. The Fatui are collecting Gnoses… They don't know who you are, so they might cause trouble. I wanted your opinion."
"Why ask me?" Gu Chen asked.
"I've got friends in the Fatui. Just worried you might accidentally kill them with a glance," she shrugged.
"Oh, I see."
Gu Chen waved his hand. "Doesn't matter. Gnoses are made from remains—keeping them is bad luck anyway. What do you think, dear?"
Focalors conjured a blue chess-piece-like Gnosis and tossed it to the Traveler.
"Everything's been handled by my husband anyway. I don't need this. Since you helped, consider it a reward. How much you can get from the Fatui is up to you~"
Jackpot!
The Traveler and Paimon lit up instantly.
Paimon flew over, massaging Focalors' shoulders. "Focalors姐姐 is the best~!"
"I knew you two were destined!" the Traveler added loudly.
Everyone burst into laughter.
"Summer's coming—beach party?" Gu Chen suggested.
"Yay!" Paimon cheered.
"Leave it to me!" The Traveler placed her hands on her hips proudly. "I'll sell the Gnosis and fund everything!"
"Deal."
A few days later, everything was settled.
The Tsaritsa's plan, the Sustainer's fate, the world's balance—none of it concerned Gu Chen anymore.
He stood too high. To him, such matters were like ants fighting.
Only two people mattered to him: Focalors, his lover—and Neuvillette, his friend.
Everything else? Irrelevant.
Fontaine Beach.
Golden sand, bright sun, waves rolling.
Umbrellas, drinks, snacks—pure summer bliss.
Gu Chen and Neuvillette wore sunglasses.
"Focalors姐姐! Come on!" the Traveler shouted from the waves.
"Coming!"
Focalors grabbed her surfboard, waving back. "Hubby, I'm going surfing!"
"Go ahead."
Gu Chen watched her with a smile.
Her white hair flowed behind her as she ran—like a spirit from a fairy tale.
Freeze frame.
[Past Life Series — Episode 9]
[Primordial Lord — END]
Rewards:
Gu Chen: Past-life memories, Teyvat InternetFocalors: Past-life memories, Primordial King FigurineNeuvillette: Past-life memories, Bloodline Evolution
[Venti]: Huh?!
[Zhongli]: Huh?!
[Kaeya]: Huh?!
[Heizou]: As everyone says: Huh?!
[Kaeya]: That figurine gives good luck?? So she becomes an RNG goddess?!
[Bennett]: Huh?!
[Razor]: Bennett… jealous.
[Albedo]: Neuvillette's reward is absurd…
[Azhdaha]: That's cheating?!
[Focalors]: Ta-da! (posts figurine pic)
[Nilou]: I WANT ONE TOO!!!
[Collei]: Make mine bigger—I want to hug it to sleep!!
[Cyno]: I'm worried Collei might tackle Gu Chen during Lantern Rite…
[Lyney]: Rename the group to "Gu Chen Harem Madness Chat" already.
[Lynette]: Then you should leave first, brother.
[Charlotte]: Boys leave—girls go wild!
[Kaeya]: Gender is just a construct. I can join too. (heart)
[Hu Tao]: Please stop using my stickers for this nonsense.
[Venti]: Gu Chennn~ (blows kiss)
[Gu Chen]: You disgusted me. Stay right there.
[Zhongli]: I've restrained him.
[Neuvillette]: Send him to trial.
[Furina]: Death penalty!
[Gu Chen]: Enough nonsense. @[Focalors]Wife, gimme a kiss (kisskiss)
[Focalors]: Muah, hubby~ (heart)
[Zhongli]: Disgusting.
[Kaeya]: Revolting.
[Azhdaha]: Single dragons suffering daily…
Palais Mermonia.
Furina quickly got dressed and urged, "Let's go! I want front-row shipping!"
"Coming."
Gu Chen followed helplessly.
—Heh, it's my birthday today! And I said I wouldn't take a break, so I didn't! (Hu Tao cute)
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