Wangshu Inn.
Bai Hao, who had just defeated Yingbao in a triple kill, happily shut down his livestream.
"Thirteen million Primogems—today's haul isn't bad at all."
Rubbing his hands together, Bai Hao opened the Ultimate Skill Card Pool. As usual, he chanted for "Lady Ziyin's blessing" before starting today's thirteen-pull draw.
Shua—!
Thirteen shooting stars streaked across the system screen, revealing the results:
Moko Botmo
One crate of Kun Kun Brand Eggs
Seven Wolves Gold-Buckled Belt
Gojo Satoru's Blindfold
Heavenly Calamity Meteor
Roxy Figurine
Raiden Shogun's Stockings (worn for quite some time)
Mayuri's Metal Upa
Eternal Compass
Uchiha Mikoto Photo Album
Sora's Life-Sized Body Pillow
Maou Sadao's Baseball Cap
Three Kingdoms Kill card set
"Tsk, tsk. Two ultimates this time."
Delighted, Bai Hao picked up the two golden Ultimate Skill cards.
Moko Botmo — Esdeath's ultimate skill.
It freezes time across a vast area.
Although the effect only lasts a few seconds, that's more than enough to decide a battle!
The only drawback is that it can be used just once per day.
And, according to the original manga, once the enemy evolves into a demon-form, they can resist the time-freeze entirely…
Heavenly Calamity Meteor, on the other hand, is Uchiha Madara's ultimate move—
a forbidden technique cast through the Rinnegan.
It summons two colossal meteors from the heavens—the second even larger than the first!
In the original story, that move wiped out nearly the entire Allied Shinobi Forces…
Bai Hao was quite satisfied with these two. The "cool factor" was off the charts.
But then, his eyes fell upon the Kun Kun Brand Eggs card.
"What the hell—what kind of cursed item is this?!"
He yelped, nearly throwing the card out the window.
But on second thought—throwing things from tall buildings was illegal. Better not risk it.
After some hesitation, he decided to stash the card in storage.
Can't eat it, but it might come in handy—like for steaming shrimp heads.
Or as a throwing weapon. Definitely effective!
Aside from that, there were also:
Raiden Shogun's black stockings—still faintly fragrant.
Roxy's figurine—detachable parts, good for a year of fun.
Uchiha Mikoto's photo book—Mikoto-san, I like you so much!
Sora's life-sized pillow—tonight's cuddle partner.
Satisfied, Bai Hao stuffed everything into his inventory, then went out for a night market stroll.
The streets were bustling.
Talk of the "Fanmade Stream" was spreading everywhere.
Since tomorrow was the Rite of Descension, every shop along the streets was filled with snacks and decorations.
Bai Hao ate his way from Tiger Rock to Wanmin Restaurant.
As expected of Liyue—the nation of gourmet food.
When he sat down to order, he noticed Xiangling busy in the kitchen, apparently recovered from her earlier troubles.
"Xiangling, why are you packing up so many Golden Shrimp Balls?" he asked, leaning his chin on one hand and tapping the table with a finger.
While frying shrimp balls, Xiangling answered,
"They're for Keqing. She's so busy tonight she can't step away, so she ordered takeout from Wanmin through my livestream."
Bai Hao raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? How about I deliver it for you? It's on my way."
He had planned to wander around Yujing Terrace anyway—maybe even bump into Wang Xiaomei.
Once people achieve financial freedom, they start thinking about sightseeing, loafing around, and flirting with girls…
Xiangling blinked.
"Eh? But Yujing Terrace is pretty far from here!"
Bai Hao shrugged.
"No problem. They call me the Golden Flash—faster than Meituan delivery!"
Xiangling burst out laughing, covering her mouth.
"Are you serious?"
"Of course. And pack me a few extra boxes while you're at it."
He raised an index finger.
"All right then, I'll give you a ten-percent discount," Xiangling said with a bright smile, her teeth gleaming like a cheerful girl next door.
"Deal."
Bai Hao smiled. Judging by this, her favorability toward him must have reached the "Friend" level.
Even if his true identity were exposed someday, she probably wouldn't kill him on sight…
Once Xiangling finished preparing the order, Bai Hao grabbed the two big bags of takeout and stepped outside.
He found an empty alley, turned into a streak of golden light, and vanished.
Moments later, he appeared at Yujing Terrace.
"Ah Qing, good evening~"
Passing through the Millelith security cordon, Bai Hao asked for directions and found Keqing, greeting her cheerfully.
Keqing was in the middle of a meeting with Ganyu and several colleagues, coordinating the ceremony preparations.
At his voice, she turned and blinked in surprise.
"Ah Qing… why are you calling me that?"
No one had ever called her by that nickname before—everyone simply called her "Keqing."
"Ah Qing" sounded oddly intimate…
Bai Hao walked toward her, blinking innocently.
"What? Would you prefer I use that other title instead?"
That "other title," of course, being "Master Ke."
Ganyu looked a little surprised, her soft voice curious.
"You two have… special nicknames for each other?"
The other women exchanged glances, sniffing out gossip like sharks scenting blood.
"He's so handsome—is he Keqing's boyfriend?"
"Well, she is at the age to be dating, you know~"
"A private nickname like that? Sounds suspiciously close."
"You mean… an M relationship?!"
As their chatter grew livelier, Bai Hao coughed righteously.
"Don't misunderstand! There's absolutely no adulterous relationship between me and Lady Yuheng!"
Everyone froze.
Keqing's face turned bright red.
"Adulterous your sister!"
Her black high heels came down hard—
right on Bai Hao's foot.
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