“Sister, you should try some too. I promise nothing will go wrong while I’m here—I can protect everyone.”
Ningguang pinched Gu Sanqiu’s cheek. “Well, you’d better stay alert. If something really does go wrong, Liyue Harbor would be in for an earthquake.”
“Don’t jinx it. Relax,” Gu Sanqiu said, pulling out his shield. “With this baby, I’d like to see anyone foolish enough to challenge me.”
Even though he had struggled against the malice of Azhdaha, that was only because they weren’t on the same ...
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Keqing shook her head. “Postponing the relief effort is fine, but I’m definitely attributing those supplies to you.”
“No need, it’s not like I care about that stuff... Alright, alright, whatever you say.”
Seeing Keqing's expression darken, Gu Sanqiu quickly changed his tune.
“You say I’m impulsive, but we’re about the same age. Why do you always stick to the old bureaucratic ways? How about showing some youthful energy for a change?”
“Anything else you need?”
Keqing's hand moved to the hi...
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Once Gu Sanqiu set his mind on something, he wasted no time. He leapt off the forge platform and made his way toward the storage cabinet, lightly pressing a button on the side.
With the sound of mechanisms whirring to life, a passage leading deeper underground revealed itself. Gu Sanqiu gathered the necessary materials for crafting the shield and took the dragon scale into his hand.
“I still can’t wrap my head around what the Gu Clan ancestors were thinking, creating a secret chamber for forging items in a place like this.”...
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After filling themselves with food and drink, the two didn’t linger, opting instead to continue their journey.
Gu Sanqiu yawned as he sat in the elevator heading up to the upper floors of the Wangshu Inn, looking a bit worn out. Zhongli, on the other hand, stood with his arms crossed, calmly gazing at the landscape of Dihua Marsh.
"Hey, Zhongli," Gu Sanqiu said, "aren't you feeling tired? The hygiene here at Wangshu Inn is pretty good—at least, you don’t have to worry about the elevator being dirty."
“For me,” Zho...
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"Oooh! Oh oh oh!"
?(???????)?
Gu Sanqiu watched with envy as the meteor descended from the heavens. With the Geo Archon's shield wrapped around him, he had no fear of being taken out along with the falling stone.
No matter how many times he saw it, the Archon’s ultimate move was undeniably impressive—like a master strategist delivering a final, inescapable judgment from afar.
The meteor crashed down, and Azhdaha roared in fury. The tree on his back had just begun to glow when the massive boulder engulfed his entir...
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The Cosmic Spider-Web.
【Congratulations! You've received an Invitation to the Resurrection Tournament!】
【Do you wish to participate in the Resurrection Tournament?】
【Yes】【No】
The prompt floated before him, but Xia Luo ignored it.
Standing atop the web, he stretched his body, confirming that his superpowers had indeed been restored.
Reflecting on what had just happened, Xia Luo couldn't help but wonder what material the barbs on Bucky's spine were made of.
Penetrating the nano...
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As Xia Luo pulled out Bucky's spine, his Spider-Sense screamed in warning.
But it was too late.
Shunk!
The black barbs on the surface of the spine effortlessly pierced through the nanometal’s defense, stabbing into his fingers. Instantly, Xia Luo's fingers went numb, and the black spine dropped to the ground.
He looked down. The nanometal retracted from his palm, revealing his fingertips rapidly rotting away. The decay spread across his entire hand.
Xia Luo frowned, then sighed.
"Care to tell me...
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Vrrrooommm!
As the train sped down the tracks, a dark swarm of mutated spiders rushed towards it, only to be caught in a violent gust of wind. In an instant, countless mutated spiders were swept away by the furious airflow, spinning wildly into a black vortex.
"Oh, no! No, no, no!!" Aleksei’s frantic shouts echoed as some of the mutated spiders slammed into the train’s metal sides, making a noise like falling hail. Many disintegrated into a bloody mist, carried off by the relentless wind.
As the train sped onwa...
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BANG!!
With a burst of force, Xia Luo soared skyward while Aleksei, the Rhino, plummeted to the ground at an even faster speed.
"Friendly Neighborhood Poison Dragon Drill!"
Up in the air, Xia Luo extended his glider wings, making his body spin rapidly as he descended. The wind howled around him as the web spears on his back converged into a deadly drill.
Vrrrmm!
SPLAT!!
A black tornado plunged from above, piercing straight through the monster’s body. A gut-wrenching scream fill...
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The red and blue metal suit—it had to be him.
Wait, who was it that called out Spider-Man's name just now?
Mary Jane finally snapped out of her daze.
In front of her, Xia Luo casually blocked the iron fist of the Rhino mech with one hand, leaning his head forward to peer at the man inside.
"Hey, Big Rhino, is it the rainy season or dry season on the African savannah right now?"
"How the hell should I know, you jerk!"
Aleksei, suddenly aware of his situation, increased the power output of his Rhino mech...
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"Ah, well... everyone’s here, huh? You keep chatting, I’ll just be on my way..."
"No, you’re not going anywhere."
"..."
Seeing Childe call him out, Luo Qing had no choice but to carry the takeout boxes over to the group, pretending he hadn’t overheard their previous conversation.
"Do you all need something from me?"
Paimon pointed accusingly at Luo Qing, shouting, "Luo Qing! So it was you behind all this!"
Feigning innocence, Luo Qing blinked. "Huh? What did I do? I have no idea what you’re talki...
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If Ningguang had the chance to do it over again, she definitely wouldn’t have come out in person to invite Luo Qing.
No wonder Baishi had returned last time with such a resentful expression after being sent to fetch him. Now, Ningguang finally understood.
She politely declined the fishing rod that Luo Qing offered her, saying she would simply wait nearby.
The midday sun was shining directly overhead, and soon enough, beads of sweat appeared on Ningguang's forehead. If she kept standing there, her snow-white, delicate skin...
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Several days passed, and the shadow left by Osial's attack seemed to have faded from Liyue. The city had once again returned to its usual bustling prosperity.
With the Adepti retreating, the Qixing had now taken full control of Liyue, making it truly a land ruled by humans.
In recent days, Ningguang had been too busy overseeing the post-disaster reconstruction and other cleanup efforts to think about Luo Qing's situation. She had simply ordered a news blackout, keeping the identity of the person who repelled Osial known only to t...
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"Y-You scoundrel! Why are you staring at me like that!"
Shenhe felt a strange sense of guilt under Luo Qing’s direct gaze. But then she quickly caught herself—she was here for revenge, after all. What was there to feel guilty about?
Her frustration mounting, she lifted her spear higher, the tip almost touching Luo Qing’s face.
Luo Qing couldn’t help but find her reaction adorable. What a stubborn girl, he thought with a smile.
"So, Miss Shenhe, how do you plan to get your revenge?"
"I...!" ...
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After testing out the new items, Luo Qing returned to the Northland Bank.
Teresa, who had been covered in wounds earlier, was now fully recovered. The damaged parts of her Alchemist uniform now revealed smooth, unblemished skin. Not a single scar remained.
Initially, Natalya and the other two didn’t think much of the pill Luo Qing had given Teresa, assuming it was just an effective healing medicine. But when they saw Teresa’s wounds visibly closing up, they realized how powerful the fist-sized, brown pill really was.
Wi...
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After finishing his chat with Zhongli, Luo Qing didn’t return to the Northland Bank. Instead, he left Liyue and headed back to the outskirts near Dihua Marsh.
Ever since Osial had roared out the name “Li Feiyu,” Luo Qing's system had been registering waves of "Frustration Points" from Liyue’s citizens and the adepti.
Because of the high stakes of the situation, the frustration points came in tens, a rare occurrence. The points only stopped flowing in after his conversation with Zhongli and his departure from Liyue.
...
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Luo Qing, now dressed in his usual Snezhnayan merchant attire, casually left the bank and headed towards the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
By now, many residents had returned to the port area, so his presence on the streets wasn’t out of place.
Reaching the funeral parlor, he saw that Hu Tao and Zhongli were still standing at the entrance. It seemed that after all this time, Zhongli still hadn’t found a satisfactory explanation to appease Hu Tao’s anger.
Hu Tao, her bare calves exposed, stood defiantly in front of the doo...
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Ganyu slowly pushed herself up from the makeshift grass mat, supporting herself with one hand on her forehead. She looked around, realizing she was in a Fatui encampment.
Her gaze drifted down to her own body—her wounds were almost fully healed, and the bitter taste of medicine still lingered in her mouth. There was no need to ask; she already knew that Luo Qing must have been the one to save her.
But considering the severity of her injuries, even the adepti would have required some time to heal her without leaving any lasting ...
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With the retreat of the two sea monsters, the turbulent waves began to calm, leaving only the towering purple energy giant standing on the ocean’s surface.
At the harbor, Lumine, Ningguang, and the others gazed in disbelief at the scene unfolding before them. None of them had expected the disaster to end in such a dramatic way.
That man who called himself Li Feiyu had enraged Osial, destroyed the Guizhong Ballista—wasn't that all to ensure Osial would break through their defenses and wreak havoc upon Liyue?
If that was ...
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Above the waves, the Adepti and Shenhe fought with all their strength to hold back the relentless tide.
Suddenly, amidst the shattered ice and swirling seawater, a solitary figure appeared atop the fractured icebergs.
The Adepti and Shenhe turned to look, recognizing the mysterious man who had destroyed the Guizhong Ballista.
Believing that he was there to cause more trouble, Shenhe leapt from the broken ice, racing toward him.
Just as she was about to reach him, she caught a glimpse of those golden eyes beneath the h...
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The massive wave surged forward, and the Adepti soared into the sky, quickly forming a barrier that enveloped the entire harbor, hoping to hold back the tide.
But this time, the wave was summoned by the combined might of Osial and Beisht, far more powerful than any previous assault.
The deep blue waters roared like an unstoppable beast, crashing against the golden barrier with thunderous force. The barrier trembled, on the verge of shattering at any moment.
The Millelith had already followed orders to evacuate civilians to ...
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"Who are you..."
Theresa murmured, dazed. For some reason, she felt as though she'd seen this person before, but with the hood obscuring his face, she couldn’t see clearly.
Luo Qing remained silent as he gently set Theresa down. He glanced toward the distant Osial, who was entangled with the Adepti, and then at the Guizhong Ballista on the deck.
With a slight gesture, he summoned his Thousand Rock Spear.
"That’s... the Thousand Rock Spear?"
On the Jade Chamber, the people who recognized the weapon l...
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As the giant wave surged forward, the people on the Jade Chamber had no time for further disputes. The Adepti quickly formed a protective barrier, shielding Liyue from the force of the wave before taking to the sky, launching their attacks on Osial.
For a moment, the area around Osial was filled with dazzling bursts of energy, but none of it seemed to deal significant damage. Though Osial had been sealed for so long, a god is still a god, and its power remained formidable. Even with the combined efforts of the Adepti, victory was far f...
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The waves on the sea grew fiercer, crashing violently as a massive figure emerged from the depths near Guyun Stone Forest, rapidly advancing toward Liyue Harbor.
The lookout towers sounded alarm bells, urging ships to hastily return to port. Those too far out began sailing away from the harbor, all seemingly avoiding a certain impending threat.
Thunder rumbled overhead as the Jade Chamber soared across the sky, heading out to the sea. Meanwhile, the Millelith soldiers hurried through the streets, gathering at the port in an organ...
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Days went by.
Maybe because the rooftop really was too cold, Yelan eventually gave in to Luo Qing's persistent persuasion and moved inside. For the past few days, they practically lived and ate together, with Yelan only leaving to hide somewhere else when it was time to sleep.
But even then, according to Luo Qing’s item tracking tool, she never strayed more than ten meters away from him. Every time he checked, Yelan’s name was always within range.
To her credit, Yelan was undeniably diligent when it came to her duties.<...
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Maybe it was because Ganyu had learned about Luo Qing's position as a Harbinger, but on the way back to Liyue, there seemed to be a slight distance between them.
No matter how Luo Qing tried to tease her, Ganyu remained hesitant, keeping a noticeable distance as if reluctant to get too close to someone associated with the Fatui.
Luo Qing didn't take it personally. After all, most of the unrest in Liyue was due to the Fatui's meddling, so it made sense that Ganyu would be cautious around him.
Several days later, Liyue Harbor...
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A blush spread across Ganyu's cheeks, and the head she had just raised lowered slightly once more.
Every time she had asked Luo Qing why he was going to Dihua Marsh during their journey, he always answered the same way.
“Alright, Luo Qing, why do you keep saying that?”
“Because it’s the truth.”
“Ugh... I’m not talking to you anymore.”
Ganyu lowered her head even further and continued walking deeper into the marsh, prompting Luo Qing to quickly follow along.
Flirting with her... it’s t...
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Dihua Marsh was far from Liyue Harbor, requiring a long journey.
Considering that even if he went, there was no guarantee he’d find Zhongli, Luo Qing decided not to waste his time traveling there. Instead, after leaving the research camp, he headed straight back to Liyue.
As he passed beneath a cliff, a bird call echoed in the air, causing Luo Qing to stop in his tracks. He looked towards the undergrowth beneath the steep cliffside and called out:
"I can see you. Come on out."
At his words, a group of people emerged...
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“Why did you suddenly decide to come down the mountain? Did Cloud Retainer send you?” Ganyu asked, concern in her eyes as she glanced at Shenhe. With the death of the Geo Archon, the relationship between the Adepti and the Liyue Qixing had grown increasingly strained, and Ganyu, caught between two worlds, was struggling to manage her half-human, half-adeptus existence.
“No, it wasn’t on my master’s orders. I... came to Liyue to find someone,” Shenhe replied.
“Find someone?” Ganyu seemed unable to believe her ears....
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Aozang Mountain, Adeptus Abode of Cloud Retainer
After lingering alone for a while, Shenhe picked up her spear and returned to the Adeptus abode she shared with her master.
The Cloud Retainer, in her crane form, was tinkering with a small mechanical device, her wings infused with adeptal energy. Sensing Shenhe’s return, she continued fiddling with the contraption, her tone casual.
“You’re back? What happened at the storage area?”
Shenhe glanced at the small mechanism her master was adjusting a...
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