Three days later, Vorthis personally arrived in Liyue. He found a suitable open space in the city and used Geo elements to construct a stone building with the color of Mora on the spot.
The main entrance bore the words "Liyue Bank."
Vorthis's reaction to this was simple: What an ugly building…
The God of Geo is just a dumb rock; what does he know about art!
The grand actions of the God of Geo naturally caused a stir among Liyue's citizens, who speculated about the purpose of this "Liyue Bank."
The answer came the following day when the bank officially opened.
Curious citizens flooded in, eager to discover its purpose.
Through the staff's explanations, they came to understand:
The great Gods of Geo and Feather had created this bank to simplify trade. Bartering was cumbersome, so they introduced Mora, a currency to replace the old system of direct exchanges.
To obtain Mora, citizens needed to exchange it with grain. Furthermore, the grain deposited could be withdrawn at any time from the bank.
Given that this was a gracious offer from their Gods, the citizens naturally felt obliged to support it.
Thus, households began calculating their yearly grain needs and brought any surplus to the bank, exchanging it for Mora.
By the end of the afternoon, a steady stream of people had passed through the bank, and over a million Mora were issued.
Meanwhile, the bank's warehouses filled with grain from the exchanges.
At first, the citizens of Liyue were unaccustomed to this new form of transaction. They had always relied on bartering, after all.
However, once they started using Mora, they realized just how convenient it was—much easier than bartering!
This sentiment quickly spread among the people.
Previously, to exchange item A for item B, one might need to go through multiple intermediary trades to finally obtain something of interest to the other party.
With Mora, such convoluted steps were eliminated, greatly streamlining trade.
Over time, Mora would surely become indispensable in people's daily lives, embedding itself deeply into Liyue's culture.
Interestingly, after Mora had circulated for some time, small street stalls began to appear on Liyue's busiest roads.
It seemed that some had discovered a way to earn Mora through setting up stalls, marking a new means of livelihood.
The introduction of currency naturally gave rise to commerce.
Though commerce was still in its infancy, these early developments laid a solid foundation for Liyue's eventual rise as Teyvat's most prosperous commercial hub.
After completing the Mora rollout, Vorthis returned to his usual idle routine.
For some inexplicable reason—perhaps his peaceful lifestyle had dulled his senses—he found himself vaguely anticipating the start of the Archon War.
No, no! Such thoughts must not be entertained!
Everyone knew the Archon War was a brutal period that claimed countless lives, including those of Gods.
Was it because he came from a peaceful nation and had grown too comfortable after crossing into Teyvat and befriending the God of Geo?
Sigh… The Archon War is unavoidable, after all.
Vorthis couldn't change Celestia's will.
Sitting idly in a pavilion, he gazed out at Liyue's bustling scenery and let out a deep sigh.
He admitted that, before transmigrating, he had been somewhat of a shut-in. But that was only because the internet made life so convenient!
These days, Vorthis had nearly exhausted every board game he could think of, much to the God of Geo's dismay.
Staring at the lively city, Vorthis suddenly had an idea:
The world is vast—why not explore it?
He'd heard of a vast plain to the northeast of Liyue, filled with a sea of Glaze Lilies. This was the territory of Haagentus, the God of Dust.
Why not pay it a visit?
After all, he would eventually need to ally with Haagentus before the Archon War began.
If he stayed cooped up with the God of Geo in Liyue, how could he meet Haagentus and secure an alliance?
Surely she wouldn't come to him, right?
Well… knowing her character, perhaps she would swallow her pride and visit the God of Geo herself to form an alliance.
Historical records of Liyue were vague, but they suggested that when Haagentus proposed the alliance, the God of Geo was initially hesitant.
However, her persistent goodwill eventually led to an unspoken agreement between them. Their contract began to take effect without either party formally acknowledging it.
In hindsight, it seemed Haagentus had gone out of her way to align herself with the God of Geo.
Does this rock really have such charm?
That said, Haagentus's foresight was undeniably sharp. Her chosen ally would indeed ascend to Liyue's divine throne.
Unfortunately, she did not live to see it…
Having arrived in Teyvat before the Archon War began, Vorthis wondered if he could alter its course.
Should he become a pivotal figure, Celestia's gaze would undoubtedly fall upon him.
Sigh… If I do nothing, what's the point of my transmigration?
Vorthis decided to take things one step at a time. The Archon War would last thousands of years—time was on his side.
On Earth, he wouldn't have lived more than a few decades. Now, he was already ahead of the game, wasn't he?
Rising leisurely from the pavilion, Vorthis sought out the God of Geo.
"Morax…"
"Stop. If you plan to cheat at chess again, spare me the trouble," the God of Geo interjected decisively.
The God of Geo had endured countless rounds of Vorthis's underhanded tactics—moves that defied logic but were somehow justifiable.
Scratching his head sheepishly, Vorthis admitted, "Ahem, I'm not here to play chess today."
"Good. Please, take a seat, Brother Zennos," the God of Geo replied, his tone instantly softening.