Genshin Impact was written as Three-Body Problem, but due to delayed updates, Fou locked him in a da

After arriving at the location of the mechanical horse, Luo Xiao looked around to make sure no one was there, then took out the crumpled paper with Funina's blood on it and asked the system in his mind:

"System, can this blood be used?"

[After system testing, it was found to contain only a trace, almost imperceptible, power of the Water God. But this is no problem for this system; leave it to me.]

[Ding! The power of the Water God has been successfully extracted and copied after processing by this system.]

[System Task: Collect the divine power of the Seven Rulers of the Mortal Realm, Progress: 1/3]

[Ding! The system has converted the divine power of the Seven Rulers of the Mortal Realm and injected it into the host's body.]

[Congratulations, host, you have acquired a new talent: Mastery of One-Handed Swords!]

[One-Handed Sword Mastery: Allows the host to achieve perfect harmony between person and sword, and move with swiftness when wielding any one-handed sword (including the frozen tilapia)!]

[Congratulations, host! Your physical attributes have been enhanced! Constitution +10, Strength +5, Agility +4!]

Great!

I never expected to collect the power of the water god so easily.

Although it's unclear why, even though Funina is the water goddess of Fontaine, her blood contains only a faint, almost imperceptible, power of the water goddess.

If it weren't for relying on the power of a system that doesn't belong to the Teyvat continent, it's probably impossible to obtain the power of the water god at all.

After thinking it over, Luo Xiao shook her head and stopped thinking about it.

In any case, the system has already helped me obtain the power of the water god, and I have also unexpectedly gained new talents such as one-handed sword proficiency and improved physical fitness.

Fufu's blood is really useful! If I have the chance, I should collect more, but the method of collection still needs to be considered…

Amidst the steam and the loud whirring of gears, Luo Xiao's thoughts drifted aimlessly, like dust stirred up by the wind.

The faint water god power in Funina's blood was far from the powerful energy he knew gods should possess, which filled him with doubt.

But he has no time to explore the secrets behind it; he must hurry to the meeting place with Navia.

He mounted the mechanical horse made of iron, started the steam engine, and the mechanical roar accompanied his thoughts all the way.

His mind kept replaying his conversation with Funina, that lighthearted greeting—did it conceal some secret he hadn't yet realized?

Soon, Luo Xiao arrived at the Steambird Newspaper Office, where the clocks pointed to their agreed time.

Navia had just finished her conversation with Of and walked out of the newspaper office with light steps, as if she had just completed an important task.

Luo Xiao quickly dismounted and met up with Navia, Silver, and Miles. They exchanged information, and Luo Xiao learned the latest developments from Navia.

It turns out that Ou Fu once again entrusted the Thorn Rose Society, hoping to find the mysterious 'Xiao Xiao', even if it was just to continue his serialization.

Due to the huge success of the first book of "The Three-Body Problem", Steambird Newspaper had to give in to the enthusiastic calls of fans and decided to publish all of Xiao Xiao's articles at once.

Now, the release date for "The Dark Forest" has been set for a week later. At least an opening chapter needs to be released first to stabilize the readers' emotions, giving them five days to find the whereabouts of "Xiao Xiao".

In Funina's mind, this was not just a search mission, but a race against time. She had to find 'Xiaoxiao' within the limited time, otherwise the trust of Steambird Newspaper and the expectations of its readers would be in vain.

Then Luo Xiao led his mechanical horse to Fu Ningna's side, with Silver and Myles following behind. The group walked towards where they had stored their mechanical horses.

As dusk settled, the afterglow of the setting sun painted the sky crimson. The Tianfeng Plain, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, was shrouded in a hazy, blood-red hue, creating a poignant and beautiful scene.

The steam lamps on the street cast a dim, yellowish light, providing them with the necessary illumination.

Suddenly, a group of mysterious figures emerged from the shadows. They wore black cloaks, masks, and carried various weapons.

This group of mysterious people appeared suddenly, like ghosts, without any warning.

Luo Xiao and the members of the Thorn Rose Society immediately went on high alert.

They seemed to have anticipated this; the appearance of these mysterious figures was no accident, but rather part of an investigation targeting them.

Luo Xiao thought of the system space, where his secret weapon was hidden—a frozen tilapia.

In the Three-Body world, this fish is not only a delicious dish, but also a magical item that can play a huge role at crucial moments.

"It seems our previous investigation caused quite a stir." Luo Xiao's voice was low, yet exceptionally clear in the silent night.

Upon seeing the enemy, Silver and Myles drew their weapons, preparing for the impending battle.

There were many mysterious people, but Luo Xiao did not hesitate at all. He took out the frozen tilapia from the system space. It shone faintly in the night, like a sharp sword with a cold glint.

Upon seeing this, the leader of the men in black was taken aback at first, then laughed mockingly: "What kind of joke is this? Using a salted fish to fight us?"

"I said, are you sure you're not mistaken? How could those guys look so poor and be using a salted fish as a weapon?"

“Boss, that’s right, it’s them,” one of the men in black replied confidently.

Without further hesitation, the leader brandished his sword and pointed it directly at Luo Xiao.

However, when his sword collided with the frozen tilapia, a shocking force made his arm go numb, and the sword almost flew out of his hand.

Luo Xiao's movements were graceful and precise. He gently rotated his wrist, and the frozen tilapia, under his control, moved like a lively fish, drawing elegant arcs in the air. Each swing brought a gust of cold wind, and each strike filled the leader of the men in black with surprise and fear.

Luo Xiao's swordsmanship, no, it should be called "fish-like swordsmanship," perfectly combines strength and skill. Every move he makes is like a pre-calculated dance step, both beautiful and deadly.

The leader of the men in black tried to fight back, but his sword always seemed to be a step too slow, and each time it was easily blocked by Luo Xiao with his frozen tilapia.

Luo Xiao transformed into the Frozen Fish War God and launched a series of fierce attacks on the leader of the men in black.

With a fish in hand, I have the world at my fingertips.

Finally, in a brilliant maneuver, Luo Xiao struck the leader's wrist with the tail of a frozen tilapia, forcing him to drop his sword.

The leader took a few steps back, looking troubled. He never expected that he would be defeated by a seemingly ordinary frozen fish.

Meanwhile, the other members of the Rose Society also displayed their skills and engaged in fierce battles with the mysterious figures. However, these mysterious figures seemed to have undergone professional training, possessing superb combat skills and extremely coordinated movements.

In this sudden battle, Luo Xiao and the members of the Thorn Rose Society fought valiantly, but were still caught in a fierce struggle. The mysterious man's attacks were intense and ruthless, putting immense pressure on Luo Xiao and his team.

However, at this crucial moment, Luo Xiao discovered a flaw in the mysterious man's demeanor.

Luo Xiao quickly seized the opportunity and commanded his team to counterattack. Under his leadership, the members of the Thorn Rose Society displayed astonishing fighting power, gradually turning the tide of the battle.

After a fierce battle, they finally repelled the mysterious man's attack.

It even hit a specific spot on the mysterious leader, triggering the Frozen Tilapia [Skill]! (Deals ten thousand times the damage by severing something from an enemy; only effective against male targets!)

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

"Quickly! Retreat!"

Accompanied by the scream of the leader of the mysterious figures, all the mysterious figures quickly retreated.

"Ugh! What bad luck!"

Seeing that he couldn't defeat the four people in front of him, the mysterious man's henchman said fiercely, then took out a pill and threw it at his feet, which immediately produced a thick cloud of smoke.

Once the smoke cleared, the group of mysterious people had all vanished.

Although they escaped, Luo Xiao knew that the ice element attached to the frozen tilapia was enough to make them suffer a fate worse than death for a long time.

Especially the leader of the mysterious group, Kun Kun is completely finished.

......

The night was as dark as ink, and the streets of Fontainebleau appeared exceptionally tranquil under the lights.

Luo Xiao and Navia walked side by side, their gazes firm, their hearts filled with unwavering determination.

“We have to be careful,” Luo Xiao said in a low voice, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily. “Those guys might still be nearby.”

Navia nodded, her hand gripping a two-handed greatsword tightly, ready to face any danger. "We can't let them discover our whereabouts."

They walked through a narrow alley and came to a stone bridge. The river beneath the bridge shimmered faintly in the night, as if telling the secrets of the city.

“I heard those people say that ‘that person’ is already in their hands,” Luo Xiao said nervously. “We must find him as soon as possible.”

Navia frowned slightly. "Are you sure they meant 'Xiaoxiao'?"

"Based on the current intelligence analysis, it is very likely that Teacher 'Xiao Xiao' has been kidnapped by those men in black, which is why she has been unable to meet with us and can only submit her work by letter."

"Those men in black are forcing Teacher 'Xiao Xiao' to write, and then profiting from it by sending the articles to Steambird Newspaper. That must be it!"

"No wonder I heard Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu say that 'Xiao Xiao' never shows her face, and even her royalties are deposited into an anonymous bank account..."

"Those bastards are absolutely unforgivable!"

Hearing Navia's analysis, Myles hesitated for a moment. "I...I'm not sure. They only said 'that person' when they left, but in any case, we can't give up."

Navia pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, let's continue the investigation, but we need to be careful from now on and not expose ourselves too easily."

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