[ There is something rather telling in those amber eyes of Zhongli's, no, Morax's that really conveys how he feels to hear those words from her. Guizhong had been there throughout the most trying times of Teyvat's history with him and not a single day goes by where he doesn't remember or berate himself for what happened to her. ] It...would have been much easier with your guidance and companionship. But Liyue has grown and prospered a great deal. I do wish that you were able to see it.

[ His voice sounds pained as he says that. But he doesn't look away and merely closes his eyes as he smiles tiredly. ] Our people have come quite a long way it has always been an honor to guide them. But I'm sure that the previous me has made mention of my withdrawal from power as Liyue's archon. There is nothing more that I may teach them, our people, they have grown to no longer need my aid.

[ It's something he can honestly say he's proud of. ]