Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 154 The Computer Exploded

My computer suddenly crashed and wouldn't turn on while I was writing. I'll update a little bit now and finish the rest after I get my computer fixed tomorrow.

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With the news of the defeat of the Maelstrom spread, those who had evacuated Liyue Harbor returned to this land.

Shops along the streets opened one after another, and shouts filled the air. Everyone's face was filled with joy after surviving the ordeal.

Amidst cheers, Lin Qiong walked against the flow of people toward the Northern Bank.

Along the way, the conversations of the people around him kept reaching his ears.

"Hey, have you heard? Lady Ningguang seems to be looking for a warrior who supposedly defeated the legendary demon god with a single blow."

"I know that! I've also heard from others that the demon god's remains have still not been found!"

"Yes, I've heard about it too. Right now, almost all the merchants in Liyue Harbor are asking about that warrior's whereabouts, supposedly because they want him to endorse their products."

Listening to the various discussions among the crowd around him, Lin Qiong smiled slightly, shook his head, and then quickened his pace.

......

At the entrance of the Northern Bank.

When Lin Qiong arrived here, he happened to encounter Zhong Li, who had come to complete the "contract".

Upon meeting, Lin Qiong spoke first: "Zhongli, I have done what you asked me to do. We agreed before that if I can deal with Ausel, you will grant me one request that is not excessive."

“Of course.” Zhongli nodded slightly. “As long as the request you make is within my capabilities, I will certainly grant it.”

He slowly pushed open the door of the Northern Bank, then turned to the side and gestured for Lin Qiong to enter: "But before that, please come in with me. The lady has been waiting inside for quite some time."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qiong remembered that Zhongli had come here to deliver the Heart of God, so he nodded and followed Zhongli inside.

The two walked past the front desk and into the reception room of the Northern Bank.

Upon entering, Lin Qiong saw the lady and the young master sitting on the sofa in the reception room, seemingly discussing something.

The moment Lin Qiong and Zhong Li entered the room, they immediately stopped talking and turned their gazes toward them.

The woman, in particular, showed a clear sense of apprehension when she saw Lin Qiong, and her disgust was evident on her face.

It seems that what happened in Mondry still haunts her...

"How did you get in?" The woman bit her lower lip, her eyes flashing with a fierce light as she stared intently at Lin Qiong and questioned him.

"How else could I have come? Mr. Zhongli invited me."

Lin Qiong shrugged, ignoring the woman's hostile gaze, and responded indifferently.

"...you!"

Seeing Lin Qiong's nonchalant attitude, the hostility emanating from the woman intensified, causing the temperature in the room to drop.

"Calm down, ma'am. We have more important things to discuss with Mr. Zhongli, don't we?"

Seeing the woman's angry face, the young man quickly stepped forward at a suitable moment to ease the tense atmosphere.

"Humph."

Hearing this, the woman turned her gaze away from Lin Qiong and looked at Zhong Li standing beside him, saying, "Morax, we've played along with your act. Now it's time to fulfill your promise and hand over the Heart of God."

Perhaps because Lin Qiong was present, the lady's attitude towards others underwent a dramatic change.

Her previous polite demeanor had been replaced by an undisguised toughness.

Zhong Li crossed his arms, maintaining his composure and calmness, seemingly unconcerned about the lady's sudden change in attitude.

"The contract is complete. As you requested, I will grant you what was promised."

Zhongli maintained his crossed arms posture, slowly extending his right hand while supporting it with his left hand underneath.

Then, a chess piece gleaming with golden light gradually appeared in His palm.

"...Ha." Seeing this, the young master couldn't help but chuckle bitterly, "So Mr. Zhongli is actually the Rock King Emperor."

"I even showed the copied 'Unfettered Talisman' to Mr. Zhongli a few days ago; it was really a case of showing off my limited skills before an expert."

At this point, the young master scratched his head slightly, a hint of embarrassment appearing on his face.

however.

Faced with the young master's self-deprecation, the lady, who was also an executive officer of the Fools, merely glanced at him coldly and said, "Isn't this very much in line with your usual style? At least you have completed the task assigned by Her Majesty the Queen."