As dawn approached, S.H.I.E.L.D. agents became even busier.
“Commander, we’ve lost contact with the agents monitoring Stark Tower.”
“What?” Fury’s face darkened.
“Why wasn’t this reported sooner?”
“Sorry, sir, everything seemed normal before.”
“Damn it, they must’ve been mind-controlled by Loki, just like Barton,” Fury cursed.
The next moment, a dazzling blue beam shot up from Stark Tower, forming a massive portal in the sky with...
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"Come on, let me take a look. It’s all just intel on Mondstadt anyway—showing me won’t cost you a thing."
“Oh? Getting curious about Mondstadt, are we?” Tartaglia scratched his head. “Alright, I’ll show you what we’ve got, but you have to give me something of equal value in return.”
“Oh wow.” Gu Sanqiu replied with exaggerated surprise. “So that means the info on Mondstadt must be worth something if you’re going to that length.”
“Next time we ne...
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“Jean? That Acting Grand Master sent this over… using the official seal of the Knights of Favonius?”
Gu Sanqiu tossed the letter onto the table with a frown. “So, what’s your take on this?”
“How about yours first?” Ningguang suggested.
“Fine.”
Gu Sanqiu shrugged. “From what I know of the Acting Grand Master, she isn’t the type to send out a letter like this, so I’d question the authenticity of it.”
“Secondly, I don’t buy the whole ...
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Gu Sanqiu placed the letter down, raising an eyebrow at Ningguang.
“So... an invitation from Mondstadt? From Jean herself? For an exchange tournament and, what was it? A ‘Vision Symposium’?”
Ningguang nodded, maintaining her polite smile. “Indeed. It seems they’ve noticed the recent rise in Vision wielders, and Jean feels it’s an opportune moment to strengthen diplomatic ties. You could say the acting Grand Master hopes we’ll take this chance to foster ‘academic ...
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“Of course, I’m not actually anxious. If you wanted a more reasonable answer... you could say I’m simply excited to try my hand at this.”
Zhongli spoke in his usual calm tone. “Besides, if our research succeeds, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor could even take on a new line of business. It might relieve some of the financial pressures.”
“Not a chance,” Gu Sanqiu shook his head. “If you said you wanted a monopoly on all the Jueyun Chilis in Liyue, maybe ...
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"However, Zhongli—did you perhaps overlook one thing?"
"Oh? What might that be?"
"Well, if you need more bullets, why not simply eject the magazine and reload, like I did?”
...
Silence. A long, drawn-out silence.
"Ahem."
Zhongli replied, “That was naturally done to thoroughly understand the mechanism of this weapon, as doing so will allow me to better replicate it, which is the effect I’m aiming for.”
“Such wisdom, Zhongli,” Gu ...
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"Are you sure you've thought this through?"
The day after their trip to the amusement park, Lu Cheng dialed the number on the card Guo Zhang had given him. The meeting was set at a coffee shop, where he found himself face-to-face with Shengnan Liu, who had briefly crossed paths with him before.
Today, she was dressed casually, in a striped black track jacket over a white t-shirt, and jeans. Standing about six-foot-one, her hair pulled back into a ponytail, Shengnan's fit, lean phy...
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For the next three hours, they enjoyed the pirate ship, log flume, and Dodrio Dash, among other rides. The Dodrio Lu Cheng bet on, with its thick eyebrows and serious eyes, even managed to snag first place, winning a Cheri Berry as a prize—a little treasure that would fetch four to five hundred bucks at the market.
Soaked from the log flume ride, Lu Cheng complained, “That Poliwag just kept blasting me with Water Gun!”
Mu Mei, on the other hand, had donned a thin raincoat. H...
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"How does your family's bankruptcy have anything to do with me?"
Gu Sanqiu looked utterly baffled.
"You still have the nerve to ask?!"
Hu Tao huffed, cheeks puffed in indignation. "Did you or did you not give Zhongli something unusual? Answer me!"
"Uh..." Gu Sanqiu nodded slowly, a sense of foreboding creeping in.
"Within just a few days, my dear Consultant Zhongli has purchased an insane amount of ores, design blueprints, and he’s even discussing buying all th...
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"Guess I'll have to use this to lure Albedo after all."
After mulling it over, Gu Sanqiu ultimately decided against selling the item carelessly.
The primary reason was a matter of personal ethics as a Incense Burner; something like this going public could lead to serious consequences.
And, of course, his own reputation mattered. If someone in Teyvat managed to replicate the formula or find substitute ingredients, he'd rather not become a universally reviled target.
Bet...
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Gu Sanqiu brought out his bowl of Polar Bear Stew from the kitchen. He had set it aside earlier to see what might happen.
“Beep, beep—”
Opening his inventory, Gu Sanqiu shoved the bowl into the black hole interface.
“Bon appétit and bon voyage~”
Item Detected — Spirit Broth
Item Identified — [Polar Bear Stew]
Grade: Green
Danger Level: Zero
Eligible for Exch...
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After the meal, Uncle Tian, now sporting a full head of glossy black hair thanks to the Polar Bear Stew, left in high spirits to surprise his daughter who was still working late at Yuehai Pavilion.
Ningguang mentioned needing to handle some disobedient merchants and left first, taking with her a modified version of a mini high-explosive barrel that Gu Sanqiu had gifted.
In the courtyard, only Keqing and Gu Sanqiu remained.
“Why are you still here? You climbed over the wall...
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"Why did you bring us here specifically? Is there something you can't discuss at Yuehai Pavilion?"
“No way it could be Yuehai Pavilion. And those places Uncle Tian likes to ‘fish’ are even less suitable. Too many ears around, you know?”
Gu Sanqiu rolled his eyes. “If we talked about it there, do you believe by the next day, crowds would be flooding Huaguang Stone Forest seeking enlightenment? We’d have a second earthquake on our hands in no time.”
“Hey, what...
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“Boom~”
The Quinjet streaked through the night sky. With the help of his parachute, Young Steve landed smoothly.
“Click, click.”
On the rooftop, Tony stood in his Mark suit, looking down at Steve, who had just arrived.
“Traffic jam, huh? Old-timer,” he mocked.
Young Steve tightened his grip on the shield, determined to let out all his frustration.
“Stark, I’m going to teach you a lesson.”
Tony’s expression was indifferent, but sudd...
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“I heard from Tony that you’re from another universe.”
Captain America had met others like himself before, but he had never heard of Spider-Man, which naturally sparked his curiosity.
The other Avengers in the room were also eyeing Xia Luo and Old Steve with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.
Xia Luo didn’t seem to mind the attention. He nodded. “Yes, it’s not just us—some troublesome individuals have arrived here as well.”
Nick Fury frowned. “And how ...
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“Alright, thank you.”
Xia Luo lightly tapped the spider symbol on his chest, and the metal mask retreated, revealing a young face.
In this world, there was no need to hide his identity.
After all, he wouldn’t be staying long.
“Oh, I didn’t expect you to be just a kid.” Pepper Potts was visibly surprised, her initial tension easing a bit.
“Yes, and I’m a good kid.”
Xia Luo took the coffee and examined it carefully.
“Is...
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In the corner of the abandoned factory, Xia Luo suddenly sneezed.
“Which idiot is badmouthing me behind my back?”
He rubbed the tip of his nose and cautiously peered outside.
Through the window, a green streak of flames shot across the night sky, blood-red mist swirling wildly. Then, a bright electric arc split the darkness. Xia Luo sighed and rubbed his temples.
Dealing with Norman and HYDRA Steve was bad enough, but he really hadn't provoked Electro.
Wh...
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Whoosh!
Crackle!
Before the shield could get anywhere near Max, a surge of electricity shot out, knocking it away. It clattered to the ground, spinning.
Steve stared. “...”
How does anyone fight criminals in this era?
He reached up to scratch his head, only to realize his mask was getting in the way.
"You look like a complete fossil, Old Man," came a mocking voice from above.
Gasps filled the street as a red and gold Mark suit de...
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Seeing Zhongli’s sudden pause, Luo Qing feigned concern.
"Zhongli, why did you stop and shake your head like that? Did something sad come to mind?"
Zhongli shook his head. "No, I just felt a bit uneasy, that’s all."
"Oh, I see..."
Luo Qing nodded slightly, realizing that his emotion manipulation item would only be truly effective on people with a mental strength similar to his own.
Still, the fact that Zhongli had shown even a brief moment of discomfort sugge...
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"I can't make that decision on my own... I need to ask my master for her approval..."
Shenhe lowered her head, looking elsewhere, as though she was unwilling to meet Luo Qing's gaze.
Though she claimed she needed to consult her master, deep down, she knew that her master had always encouraged her to reintegrate into the mortal world. Staying in Liyue wouldn’t be something her master would oppose.
"Do whatever you want. Anyway, that’s my request for you. You can break you...
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"Come on, Miss Shenhe, I won't use my elemental powers."
Luo Qing gripped his Millelith Spear, pulling it from the sand, his face relaxed as he faced Shenhe.
But it was precisely this nonchalant attitude that irked Shenhe. Without another word, she lunged forward with her spear.
Shenhe's figure darted through the night, slicing through the air, leaving behind a streak of inky white. Her speed was far greater than it had been that day at Jueyun Karst, and her strikes were eve...
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Xinyue Pavilion
In the large private dining room, Luo Qing and Shenhe sat at opposite ends of a round rotating table, nearly two meters apart. The table was covered with an array of Xinyue Pavilion’s finest dishes.
Luo Qing wouldn't be staying in Liyue much longer, so he wanted to enjoy authentic Liyue cuisine a few more times before leaving. He had the server bring one of every signature dish Xinyue Pavilion had to offer, all charged to the Northland Bank’s a...
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Evening
Having agreed at noon to meet Zhongli and sample Hu Tao's cooking at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor later, Luo Qing strolled over just as the sun began to set.
He had already witnessed Hu Tao’s culinary skills a few times before.
It’s not that her cooking was bad, it’s just that it leaned a little too much into the realm of mysticism. No one ever knew what might come out of her kitchen.
In the back kitchen of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao was busy in...
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The young, inexperienced sorceress had completely fallen behind in the political power struggles.
Kaelar smirked but said nothing. He’d known for a long time that Morgan was never suited to be a ruler.
Though Artoria was still young, her political acumen was already well-honed. She split her portion of the cake, handing pieces to Gawain and Agravain. "Elder Sister," she said firmly, "I have no intention of competing for anything, but what is mine, I will not relinquish to anyone...
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It wasn’t until he sensed the familiar surge of magical energy that Kaelar finally noticed the strange tension in the air. He turned and saw the Geis mark on Morgan’s hand, blurting out, "Morgan, are you crazy? You cast a Geis over a cake?!"
Morgan’s status as a ruler could indeed impose a Geis upon Kaelar’s noble rank, but the cost was heavy. It meant a permanent reduction of her magical power, transferring that strength to Kaelar throu...
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"Morgan... so you're here too?"
Uther, wearing his crown and with chestnut hair now flecked with gray, had just stepped out of the carriage. He hadn’t yet found Kaelar or Artoria when he spotted two tall, handsome young men.
He recognized them as Morgan’s "beloved sons," who now served as lords under the Kingdom of Camelot, each ruling a territory under Morgan’s name.
Gawain and Agravain held their mother in the highest regard, and thus had little love for Uther, the "...
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He wasn’t jealous. Not only was he not jealous, but he had no reaction at all?!
No, he did have a reaction, but the moment he spoke, his thoughts went straight to Arthur’s supporters...
She had always thought she didn’t care much for Kaelar as a person. Her constant rivalry with Artoria over Kaelar was merely because she believed that she, not Artoria, should be the true ruler of Britain, and that all its people should be hers to command.
But now, Morgan found herself ...
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December quickly passed, and the merchant caravan returned just as the month came to an end.
With great effort, Kaelar racked his brains, barely piecing together the recipe for a cake, but no one could say for sure how it would actually turn out.
"Restore!"
With a snap of his fingers, a surge of powerful magic rippled through the air, resetting the half-finished cake back to its original state. Without this spell, it would have been another set of wasted ingredients.
"...
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Lu Cheng soon received the recommendation letter from Professor Du. It wasn’t just a letter, though—it included his personal information, high school grades, and details about his Pokémon. Of course, the most crucial attachment was his first-author article in Pokémon Science. With its top impact factor of the season, Lu Cheng could probably secure a research position in a small town without any trouble.
Things had been a bit overwhelming lately. Ever since the explosion, ...
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Lu Cheng listened, feeling a strange sensation in his heart. Not only did he know about move-based evolution, but he also knew about Mega Evolution, Bond Evolution, and item-based evolution! However, he figured that the research on Pokémon evolution in this world was already advanced, just that move-based evolution had been confused with level-based evolution, so no one had ever clearly proposed it.
He furrowed his brows. In his previous life, he remembered that there were only about t...
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