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“…Even someone as physically demanding as Shang Shang can’t help but use their brains!”

"Even now, Xing still insists, 'I can run all day!'"

"You're... really great!" Su Shang looked at Xing speechlessly, "Wipe the foam from the corners of your mouth before you speak."

"After calming down, Xiao Guizi came up with a plan to catch the floating weasel in an hour. He suggested closing the gates of all places in advance, forcing Bai Lu into a corner, and luring Sui Yang into the trap."

"This trick really worked. Bai Lu was soon cornered by everyone, crying and begging to go out and play."

"Hearing Bai Lu's cry for help, Ah Zhuo appeared and said coldly, "How despicable of you, my Lord! You're even taking away a child's precious happy time!"

"mean?"

"Xing put her hands on her hips after hearing this, and was actually quite proud: "Hehe, I'm really despicable, right?"

"Azhuo was stunned. He hadn't expected this creature to be ashamed of this, but rather proud of it. He gritted his teeth in hatred and decided to confront them with violence."

““Violence, only violence is the only language you adults can speak and understand, right?! Just like when you teach your children a lesson!”

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JOJO's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind.

For once, Fu Ge actually agreed with what Sui Yang said from the bottom of his heart.

"If he possesses me, we might get along very well, right?" - The thought suddenly emerged in his heart, and Fu Ge smiled lightly.

He had already qualified for university at the age of 13, making him a true prodigy. But when his beloved professor molested him, his only thought was violence. Only violence could stop him, only violence could bring him safety, and it was the only language the professor understood.

That's why he picked up the 4kg encyclopedia and smashed the professor's face hard, leaving a bloody mess.

Then he was expelled from the family——

Until now.

"Huh..." Fuge let out a long sigh. Only then did he realize he was shaking. His skin was trembling as if it was directly touching ice.

The feeling of having the most painful scar in his memory ripped open—it felt painful for a moment, but then became incredibly refreshing once he got used to it. He looked up at Sui Yang in the light curtain, and he actually began to look forward to seeing it unleash its "violence."

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"Although Azhuo could change his form in the illusion, he was still easily defeated by Xing."

"Now that things have come to this, it has no choice but to accept reality and temporarily separate from Bai Lu. No matter how long the play is, it will eventually come to an end."

"It transformed into a ball of ghostly fire and burrowed into the Moon-Watching Gourd. As the sun faded, Bai Lu's half-open eyes gradually regained clarity. Her memory felt a little hazy, as if she had just had a strange dream."

"Bai Lu felt guilty about everyone running around looking for her. She was so sensible it was heartbreaking. She was about to apologize, but Gui Naifen beat her to the punch, saying, "When you're controlled and imprisoned, you want to escape. Isn't that human nature? The problem is the adults who always try to correct your behavior, the people who tell you what to do."

"Gui Naifen's own childhood was similar to Bai Lu's. She was also told to do this and that by her family, so she rebelled and escaped, settling down in Xianzhou. She also believed that Bai Lu had the strength to leave her current life and move on to the next."

"After some soul-stirring words of encouragement, Bai Lu finally smiled and left the illusion with everyone else."

"Not long after, Xiao Guizi came across another post about how everyone at the Taibu Division was acting strangely, which scared the original poster out of playing cards. Upon seeing the message, Xing quickly notified Qingque, telling her to be the "head" of the Taibu Division and not let anyone in the division out. Meanwhile, the ghost-hunting team set off for Suiyuan to beat up Fuyan first and then investigate the situation."

"Fuyan in Suiyuan remains arrogant, but unfortunately its strength isn't even half as strong as its words, and Xing has once again successfully subdued it. Accepting defeat, this time, combined with Huo Huo's intelligence, it deduces that Suiyang, who occupies Taibusi, is Xiyan."

"Xiyan and Fu Xuan both have the ability to see the future and predict fate. Possessing Fu Xuan is a professional match."

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Marvel Universe.

The New York night sky was lit up by countless neon lights. On the rooftop terrace of the Stark Building, Tony was leaning against the railing, holding a glass of amber whiskey. He looked down at the ice cubes in the glass, which reflected countless tiny halos of light under the light, his eyes a little lost.

"Doctor, since Sui Yang can predict fate just like Fu Xuan, then it must have predicted Liao Yuan's failure. In other words, Liao Yuan knew he was fighting a battle with a zero chance of winning."

"Is it possible that Xiyan can predict a method that is 100% certain to defeat the general? ... Of course, the probability may be very low, but it is definitely not zero. As long as it calculates enough times, it will definitely find a way to defeat the general."

Strange behind him shook his head slightly, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes concealing countless experiences that Tony couldn't decipher. "Time can't be simply summarized by numbers, Tony. It's more like... an infinitely extending web, with each node connected to countless possibilities."

"Oh come on, Doc, don't bring up your time theory again." Tony rolled his eyes and took a sip of whiskey. "I'm asking about practical application. If you can see the future, why not just find a surefire way to win?"

"Because there's no such thing as an absolute surefire way to win." Strange looked up at the night sky. Against the backdrop of the curtain of light, the stars seemed dim and insignificant. "Every choice comes with a price. The greatest irony of foreseeing the future is that the more you know, the more you realize you can't force a perfect outcome."

"Even if we find a way to defeat the general... and defeat General Teng Xiao, then what? The future is over? What will Liao Yuan do when facing the next General Jing Yuan?"

The night breeze blew across the terrace, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of the distant city. Tony was silent for a moment, then suddenly picked up the bottle and poured a glass for Strange.

"You know, Doctor, sometimes I think you wizards are more rational than us." He handed over the glass, "But this raises another question - if the future predicted by Rhino Flame is absolutely going to happen, then what about free will? Isn't it a joke?"

Strange took the glass but didn't drink immediately. The golden liquid swayed in the glass, reflecting the distorted shadows of the two people.

"The Eye of Agamotto allows me to see the future, but it doesn't determine it." He said softly, "Believe in fate, but there's no need to accept it... Tony."

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"Everyone arrived at the Taipusi, and Qingque, who was in charge of the "head", immediately ran over and asked everyone about the situation of the Taipusi."

"Su Shang felt there was nothing to hide, so she simply told them the truth. Qing Que was not only not panicked after hearing this, but even volunteered to lead the way for them."

"When I arrived at the Qiongguan Formation, I saw seven or eight fortune-tellers gathered around the Grand Diviner, muttering things like, 'There's only one path,' 'Divination is meaningless,' and 'Divination no longer exists.'"

"The fortune teller was also mumbling something, but it didn't seem like he was calculating the route. Seeing that the fortune teller wasn't in a good state, Huo Huo took out a bell and gently shook it, trying to break into the illusion of the fortune teller and Sui Yang."

"But I didn't expect the Grand Astrologer to turn around and shout, 'Silence! No noise allowed in the Grand Astrologer's Office!'"

Fu Xuan approached the group with a menacing air, unconcerned that Huo Huo had publicly revealed her identity as Xi Yan. She placed one hand on her hip and scoffed at the crowd's approach. "It doesn't matter what you call me. Whether Fu Xuan or Xi Yan, we are the sole masters of this Taibusi."

"The divination is currently at a critical juncture and must not be disturbed. Even if you are a judge of the Ten Kings Division or a guest of the Starry Sky Train, you must not act recklessly here!"

"After saying that, Fu Xuan's eyes became stern, and he stared fiercely at the confused Qingque."

"Hmph, Qingque! It's you again. Are you the one who brought these outsiders into the department? Have you turned a deaf ear to all the rules I set?"

"Fu Xuan grew increasingly angry as she spoke, gnashing her teeth until she finally declared:"

"Qingque, you're fired!"

"The Grand Astrologer's passionate speech caused everyone to cast sympathetic glances towards Qingque."

Qingque was still in shock and couldn't recover for a long time: "I...? This, this is also..."

"Damn it! We lost one man in one fell swoop!" Su Chang was still fuming about Qing Que, but the next second, she looked up excitedly with a flushed face, her lips curled up harder than an AK."

“…This is fantastic!!”

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Teyvat, Liyue.

"Wait... why does she have that expression?" Keqing was stunned. In her impression, the job of Taibusi was a stable job, the kind that once you got it, you would never have to worry about anything in your life.

This job is equivalent to the Liyue General Affairs Department, and countless people strive to get in every year. While the income is modest, there are various subsidies during the holidays, and the income is stable. Compared to commercial activities that come with various risks, this path is considered by many to be the preferred choice.

"Maybe there is compensation for leaving the job? I remember there was such a compensation for leaving the General Affairs Department..." Yan Fei still remembered that she had fought several similar lawsuits before, all of which were about labor contract termination. Both Liyue and Fontaine had a considerable amount of compensation.

"Is it worth being so happy about getting the compensation? But I've lost my job."

Keqing still couldn't understand. She had witnessed with her own eyes those General Affairs Department employees who were ordered to resign for slacking off and refusing to change their ways despite repeated warnings. The expressions on their faces were like a death knell. If it weren't for the handrails on the stairs at the entrance of the General Affairs Department, they would probably have found it difficult to even go down the stairs.

"Compensation is often linked to years of service. The longer you work, the more compensation you get."

Yan Fei rested her index finger on her chin, lost in thought. "I'm not sure if there's a similar labor contract on the Xianzhou, but if there is, considering the hundreds of years they work on the Xianzhou... Miss Qingque, after receiving this compensation, will probably have enough food and drink, if not financial freedom."

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"If that's the case, why doesn't she take the initiative to apply for resignation?"

"Hehe, Master Yuhengxing, there are many ways to deal with labor relations, but to put it simply, if Qingque applies for it herself, she probably won't get this much compensation."

Looking up at Qingque's cheeks, which were flushed with joy, Yan Fei spread her hands and said, "Perhaps Miss Qingque has been waiting for this day for a long time?"

-

“Hehe, I also feel like I’m being rather unbecoming, playing cards while collecting a salary from the Taibushi… It’s really a bit, how do you put it…”

"It's so good?" Xing took over the conversation.

"It's a waste of life." Qingque thanked the Grand Diviner for pushing her and forcing her to change. But before she did, she had to help Xing solve the Grand Diviner's problem."

"Looking at the possessed Fu Xuan, everyone felt a bit apprehensive, as he neither intended to trap them in an illusion nor to initiate an attack. If the enemy didn't attack, how could they counter it?"

"Devouring? I'm completely lucid. Or rather, I've never been so lucid before," Fu Xuan said firmly. "From now on, I will dedicate my entire being to deducing the destined future of the Immortal Boat Alliance and making it known to the world, so that everyone can live with clarity."

"You're not quite sober when you say that."

"When deducing the future of the Immortal Boat Alliance, considering the causal variables involved, the computing power might not even be able to handle the Qiongguan Array."

"I know what you're going to say. 'Man can conquer nature,' 'free will'... but these are but illusions created by the human mind. From the very beginning, there has been only one path." Fu Xuan sneered at Xing. "You, Xing, you are but a pawn manipulated by the Star Core Hunters."

"All the choices you thought you made were made with your heart, but they were merely tributaries on the road of fate that would eventually converge. You helped Xianzhou defeat Huanlong, but the outcome was already written by the slave hidden behind the scenes."

Fu Xuan crossed his arms and said confidently, "Just like right now, all your choices are just these few: 'Swing the bat and rush towards me,' 'Rebuke me loudly but in vain,' or 'Fall into silence.'"

"Xing found that these were the only options... She could only choose silence."

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Gintama.

"Why do I feel a little envious all of a sudden..." Gintoki suddenly sat up straight on the sofa, a glint of envy flashing in his eyes: "Is there a way to let this Rhino Flame possess me without completely controlling my body and consciousness?"

"Gin, if you want to daydream, I suggest you change your pillow." Kagura sat cross-legged on the windowsill, chewing vinegared kelp.

"Just like Naruto, after some training, I can perfectly master the power of Sui Yang in my body and use it for my own benefit. Then I can predict horse racing results, stock market fluctuations, or even help a rich woman predict who her husband will cheat with...wouldn't we be rich then?"

"Huh? You can even predict the future, can't you aspire to something higher?"

Shinpachi's voice rose an octave in sarcasm. "And regular Suiyo won't work, right? It has to be Xiyan. But this guy's completely stuck in the logic of 'the future is already determined, so life choices are meaningless.' Once possessed, you'll become a stupid puppet, Gin-san."

"Determined by the future? Does that mean the amount of vinegared kelp I eat now is also predetermined?" Kagura suddenly became quiet and asked with his head tilted.

Xinbaji nodded.

She glanced down at the bag in her hand and suddenly poured all the vinegared kelp into her mouth. "Then I'll have double... um, triple, Aru! Won't that make the predictions inaccurate?"

"That's the truth." Gintoki narrowed his eyes and thought hard: "Even if the future is predetermined, isn't the process of us discussing this matter now also part of the future?"

Shinpachi was stunned for a moment, "Gin-san, you sometimes say something that makes sense."

"Of course, instead of thinking about this..." Gintoki stood up and stretched, "Why not think about what to eat for dinner? I predict we will have beef hot pot tonight."

"Really, Aru?" Kagura's eyes lit up.

"It's fake, because we don't even have money to buy tofu." Gintoki rummaged through his empty wallet.

"Gin-san, you're not making a prediction, you're making a wish, right?" Shinpachi sighed, "Alas... this is the reality that is destined."

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"Seeing that everyone was unconvinced, Fu Xuan said he could demonstrate to everyone what fate meant."

"She led everyone into a fantasy world, where a Taipusi game sandbox was placed. With pre-set commands, the machines on the sandbox could accurately follow the instructions and reach the exit."

"Fu Xuan wants to use this game to prove that humans are just tricks in the game. They appear to have choices, but in reality, they have no choice at all. They are just following the dictates of fate."

"That's right. For a game with a set setting, any choice is a meaningless mistake." Qingque calmly refuted Xiyan, "But the universe is not anyone's game, and there is no single solution. I can do anything in it."

“Even if it’s the same day’s work, I can hide in the library and read a book or play cards with others. This is freedom.”

Su Shang was deeply impressed after hearing this and gave Qing Que a thumbs-up. "To be able to speak so confidently about such a rotten thing, and to make it seem so reasonable... The fortune-tellers at the Taibusi are truly cultured!"

"Ah? Shang Shang, wake up! Your mind is about to be taken over by the lazy Sui Yang!"

"Xiyan was quite dismissive of Qingque's remarks, believing that Qingque's so-called choice was nothing but a meaningless waste of time. However, she bore the heavy responsibility of the Immortal Boat and had to choose the path that would lead it to the optimal solution, the only path. Any other choice, in her view, was meaningless."

"Ah, that's a really unemotional statement from Taibu..."

"Qingque sighed softly and expressed his willingness to play a more complex sandbox game with Xiyan again. Xiyan happily agreed. But this time, Qingque not only took the first path, but also took advantage of Xing and Huohuo's positions to take a second path."

"But this path drew Xiyan's ruthless ridicule: "Qingque, you're just changing the concept. I can weave thousands of such routes for you, but they all lead to the same end. What's the point of choosing such a route?"

"When these words came out, Xing couldn't help but laugh."

Qingque slowly shook his head, his expression unusually serious: "Monster, you, you don't understand humans at all."

Chapter 247: A Dream in the Garden (Sixteen)

Dragon clan.

In Caesar's mind, Qingque had always been a lazy girl, a common sight in the student union. As the union president, he rarely interacted with such lazy individuals—in his opinion, spending too much time with such mediocre people would often lead to one becoming mediocre without realizing it.