Man on the ark, forced to become king

The leaf fell into her hand, and Lin Lu frowned, remembering something.

He did give Old Carp a leaf to pass on a message, but I didn't expect it to be used now. Could it be that the investigation has already yielded results?

As expected of Lungmen's number one detective, he's definitely got some skills!

As she inwardly admired the message conveyed through the leaf, Lin Lu's expression froze.

Good heavens, so someone was trapped inside. No wonder they used this method to send a message...

Is there a theater troupe with gods hidden within? And does it seem to possess the ability to manipulate illusions?

Could a mere traveling theater troupe really be so deeply involved?

That Emperor is so dishonest! That damned, heartless penguin!

"Ahem, Nian, there's been a small problem with the theater troupe. The person I sent over there has news: there's actually a god hidden within that troupe... Are you confident in your abilities?"

Even if there are gods inside, there's nothing we can do. The only option now is to go for it. Even if the technology inside isn't worth the price, Old Li is still trapped inside, his life hanging in the balance. We can't just give up like this; that's not something a human would do.

In short, they absolutely had to go this time.

"God? How could there possibly be a god there?"

Upon hearing this, Nian couldn't help but pause in surprise.

Gods are not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry that you can encounter anywhere. Ordinary people may never have the chance to come into contact with anything related to gods in their entire lives, let alone bump into the person in person.

In this day and age, even gods are much more cautious when they walk among the earth and will not reveal their identities so easily. What is the background of that god in the theater troupe?

The ability to manipulate illusions—she couldn't recall any familiar person whose authority was related to this; it was a completely unfamiliar god she had never seen before.

"Of course I'm confident. Who isn't a god among men? Why would I be afraid of him?"

He spoke with unwavering conviction and absolute certainty.

The background of the goddess hiding in the small group is not important. What matters is that the two sisters have just received a favor from her and now is the time to prove themselves. If they suffer a setback on their first mission, what will Lin Lu think of them? What will their other colleagues at Golden Tree think of them?

That situation is absolutely impossible!

No matter where the opponent comes from, she is determined to win this battle beautifully!

"If the opponent is a god, it will be a bit troublesome, but it's not a big problem."

Xi nodded gently, her long, ink-black hair swaying slightly, her cool face expressionless.

She wasn't good at expressing herself, but her thoughts were similar to those of Nian. It was her first mission, and she absolutely couldn't afford to embarrass herself.

Moreover, if that god's authority is to manipulate illusions, then he might not necessarily be able to defeat her.

With her ability to create paintings from ink splashes, and to create worlds within those paintings, her methods were inherently superior to those of false illusions. As long as the opponent wasn't ridiculously strong, it didn't matter.

Besides, Lin Lu is here too.

She glanced at Lin Lu secretly, and felt much more at ease.

Yes, with Lin Lu around, what do they have to be afraid of?

He is capable of killing gods. Even if the Year Beast were to be resurrected at its peak, it might not be able to defeat him. Dealing with a minor deity would be a piece of cake for him.

"Alright then, let's go. Since the opponent is a god, then Xiao Mo, you and Fiameta shouldn't go, to avoid any problems."

Seeing how confident they were, Lin Lu thought it probably stemmed from their confidence in their abilities.

Gods are not all the same. Among all the gods, Nian and Xi's original forms must be among the top. The fragments that split off from them have grown over such a long period of time, and they may already be no less powerful than some fully formed minor gods. It is normal for them to have such confidence.

Since they're so brave, there's no need to bring Mostima and Fiameta along.

While they are undoubtedly strong among ordinary people, they are still somewhat lacking when it comes to fighting against gods. Mostima has some hope of fully unleashing those two staffs, but they are not going to risk their lives like before, so there is no need to go to that extent.

Since the past can only play a limited role anyway, it's better not to go.

"I……"

Mostima hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not refute.

To be honest, she really wanted to go, even if she could only help a little. But she also knew that her current strength was far inferior to that of gods like Nian and Xi. If a divine battle were to break out, she would only be a hindrance.

Needless to say, Fiameta is even worse than her.

Strength...

Miss Angel nodded gently, for the first time since that incident that she had an urgent desire to improve her strength immediately.

Even if she were a god, she wouldn't want to be inferior to him.

So what if she's a god? Lin Lu isn't a god, yet she can still make gods fear her.

"It's alright, you two just stay home and watch the house, we have plenty of time."

Lin Lu smiled slightly and offered a word of encouragement.

In his view, both Mostima and Fiametta have great potential, as does W, who is still a weakling. Given enough time, they will definitely grow to a level no less powerful than the gods.

Fortunately, after receiving the blessing of the Golden Tree, time is not an issue, so there is no need to rush.

"Let's go, we—"

There was nothing else to explain. Old Li was still waiting for help, and there was no time to waste. Lin Lu didn't say much and immediately decided to set off. But as soon as she said it, she realized, how were they going to get there?

He does have a Toretto, but the Toretto can only seat two people at most. Even though Nian and Xi are both quite petite, they wouldn't be able to squeeze in. There are no cars here either. Does he expect someone to run over?

"It's alright. She and I can go into the world within the painting. You can hold the scroll and unfold it once we arrive."

Xi seemed to have been prepared for this, or perhaps she had experienced something similar. She skillfully took out a scroll, gently unfurled it, and revealed a scene of a small town, outlined in ink, lifelike and quite vivid.

Her palm brushed across the painting, creating ripples that spread across the paper. The painting seemed to become a gateway to another world, allowing her to step inside and disappear.

"You'd better hold on tight, don't lose it."

Nian playfully blinked her glasses and followed him into the painting, leaving Lin Lu standing alone, bewildered in the wind.

Good heavens, so you guys came prepared all along. The clown was actually me?

Damn it! Why don't I have such an easy way to hide in the world of paintings and enjoy myself too!

Damn it, this guy is utterly wicked! We must find a way to punish him properly!

As for Xi... Xi is so cute, of course it's true.

P.S.: I'd like to recommend a friend's book.

Genshin Impact: The Ancient Demon God

Drifting from the void to a world called Teyvat, I watched as the Throne of Heaven descended from the heavens, the ancient dragons were banished from the world, and the first Daedric Lord named Morax was born. Familiar figures gradually took to the stage.

After being bored for so long, it's time to find some fun.

"If you don't want anything to happen to your sister, then you'd better listen to your master, Shadow!"

"Heureia, with your abilities, instead of leading your people to a life of humiliation in war, why not become my pet—no, a god?"

"Liu Yun, are you really capable of raising a child? Never mind, I'll take care of her for you. Hmm? She can't speak yet? How about 'Daddy' for her first word?"

"Fox Palace, your pink-furred little fox is quite interesting. Why don't you lend it to me to raise?"

"Kong, don't worry. I will take good care of your sister for the next five hundred or even a thousand years."

"Oh? You little girl who sells grilled tigerfish also wants to become one of the Liyue Seven Stars someday? No, hahaha, that's quite an ambitious idea."

"Madam, you wouldn't want Claire to be without a father, would you?"

P.S.: Because it involves events prior to the Demon God War, there may be some fan-made content.

Chapter 121 Old Carp's Day of Suffering

"What a disaster, what a disaster!"

Looking at the old castle gate in front of him, Lao Li felt bitter and sighed repeatedly.

The current situation is neither good nor bad.

No matter what, at least he's still alive and well, standing here without missing any limbs, which is good news.

But he was also trapped here, not knowing how to get out.

God's thoughts are different from those of humans; His moods are unpredictable and hard to fathom. Perhaps this was just a whim of His, a casual act, but for ordinary people, it was already a catastrophe.

Being treated as a toy in the hands of gods might be worse than death.

Fortunately, the news must have gotten out.

Since Lin Lu possesses this ability to transmit information without being restricted by divine power, perhaps she also has a way to fight against the gods. Although the hope is slim, it is still hope, and it is much better than having no hope at all.

"Lin Lu, I hope you come quickly, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be able to collect my body in time..."

A voice kept echoing in his heart, urging him to enter the ancient castle before him and find out what was going on. Old Li took a deep breath, smiled bitterly, and walked forward.

He dared not disobey. If he wanted to survive, he had to do as the other party said. That way, he would have a chance to buy time and wait for rescue. If he was stubborn and refused to compromise, he would probably die on the spot.

He's so 'young', he can't just die here like this.

"Squeak~"

As he walked to the front of the castle, the two heavy doors, covered with plants and moss, seemed to be pushed open from the outside by something invisible, slowly revealing the scene behind them—a bizarre and wonderful sight.

What appeared before them beyond the gate was not a hall or any other kind of place, but rather ever-changing reflections, as unpredictable as their fluctuating moods.