Xingtie: My silly online friend is actually a raccoon!

Unlike the weightlessness felt when Sirin teleported using her Sky Power, Lu Ze felt as if the scenery before him had suddenly changed as if turning the pages of a book, and his feet landed steadily on the streets of the Two-Phase Paradise.

The floor tiles underfoot are half three-dimensional stones and half flat painted tiles, each with a different feel underfoot.

Before he could even stand up straight, he looked up and saw Xing scrutinizing him closely.

The Star Core Spirit in front of him was several times more handsome than in the photos. His gray hair shone softly under the neon lights, and his golden eyes were looking him up and down with a hint of smugness.

It's just like a little raccoon begging for praise.

How could Lu Ze possibly comply with her wishes? He instantly made a move that perfectly matched the atmosphere of the Two-Phase Paradise.

Pleasure connects to the brain, and exploration replaces thinking.

He spread his arms and lunged at Xing, dragging out the sound.

"Xingbao—I've missed you so much—"

Xing looked at Lu Ze who was about to give her a bear hug, and dodged away with a look of disgust, her movements unusually nimble.

"Hmph, I'm the woman you can't have."

She stepped aside, put her hands on her hips, raised her chin slightly, and looked smug.

Lu Ze missed his target and staggered a couple of steps before regaining his balance.

He turned around, looked at Xing's smug expression, and without saying a word reached out to ruffle her hair.

Xing wouldn't obediently give in; she slapped his hand away and then grabbed his ear.

The two of them acted like elementary school kids, making a ruckus on the sidewalk for quite a while, until Xing kicked Lu Ze in the shin, finally bringing the brawl to an end.

He grimaced and rubbed his calf, then looked up and around.

A sea of ​​neon lights flowed slowly through the night, and a holographic GG sign on the street corner floated in mid-air, playing a new song by an idol group on a loop, with the song coming from all directions.

Half of the shops on the street are three-dimensional physical storefronts, while the other half are flat painted walls. They are stacked together in an alternating pattern, as if someone has forcibly pieced together a three-dimensional world and a two-dimensional painting.

The Pigeon River, flowing with pale blue light of wishful energy, meanders past my feet, reflecting the silhouettes of pedestrians and neon lights on its surface. Those reflections sway slightly in the water, as if people from another world are walking on the riverbed.

In the corner of the alley, several hazy shadows are slowly wandering—these are illusory creations materialized by the power of will, their shapes indistinct and their outlines uncertain, gradually being forgotten by people.

The entire street was noisy yet surreal, exuding a fragmented and eerie magical atmosphere.

Lu Ze felt as if he had stepped into an over-rendered game map.

"This place..." He paused, searching for a suitable adjective before finally finding one, "is rather magical."

"This is just the beginning." Xing grinned, took a step forward and hooked his arm around Lu Ze's shoulder, looking like a good buddy. "Come on, let me show you the way. And while we're at it, we'll rummage through a few trash cans."

"Still flipping?" Lu Ze stared wide-eyed at Xing.

"Since we're already here," Xing said confidently, glaring back at him.

Lu Ze was speechless and decided to get down to business first.

"No, I actually came to see Fu Xuan." He interrupted Xing's reverie. "I left without properly saying goodbye to her back then. I came here this time to try and comfort her."

Xing paused for a moment, then released Lu Ze's shoulders and spread her hands.

"Come with me first. Fu Taibu is at work right now. I'll use the Realm Anchor to take you to the Immortal Ship after she gets off work tonight."

She once again cheerfully decided on Lu Ze's entire itinerary for the rest of the trip, leaving no room for negotiation in her tone.

Lu Ze thought about it and realized that what she said made sense.

Given Fu Xuan's personality, he wouldn't leave work early even if the sky were falling before he finished his get off work. If he rushed over now, he would only disturb her and become a boyfriend who lacks tact.

So he compromised: "Why don't you send her a message first, telling her I'm here?"

To his surprise, Xing took a step back and then became even more aggressive.

Xing glared with her golden eyes and refused righteously.

"What are you saying? We can't disturb other people's work. Let's play at the Two-Phase Amusement Park first."

After saying that, she wrapped her arms around Lu Ze's neck and dragged him toward the next street without saying a word, with such force that he was completely unable to resist.

"Wait...wait...at least let Sirin know I'm safe first!"

Lu Ze's voice gradually faded into the alley.