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"...Interesting." Looking at Guangmu Qingque's MVP-worthy performance, Caesar doubted his past experience for the first time - she was too smart, so smart that she was incompatible with the position of "head" of the library.

Caesar smiled slightly, and a sharp glint flashed in his lake-blue eyes: "So she has been hiding her abilities all along."

Chu Zihang sat beside him, silently wiping Murasame. The blade reflected Qingque's rare, serious expression on the screen. Chu Zihang said calmly, "There are indeed hidden elements, but the key reason... is probably that she doesn't care about her position at all."

"A junior staff member who was willing to step forward in a crucial situation and save the Taibusi from danger... such a person shouldn't be in the library. Every second she slacks off in the library is a waste of her talent. Once this matter is over, Fu Xuan should promote her to a higher position - at the very least, to be his deputy."

Chu Zihang glanced at him and said calmly, "Not everyone thinks like you. Qingque just wants to choose the lifestyle that's most comfortable for her. If we force her to move to a higher position, I'm afraid she'll have to apply for a transfer in a few days, right?"

"...What a waste of talent."

"I don't think so," Chu Zihang whispered. "Having the choice of 'wasting one's talent' is also a kind of happiness. Just like Gen Chisheng, who is clearly the king of the Japanese underworld and a well-deserved 'emperor', his dream is to sell sunscreen on Montalive Beach in France."

"In my opinion, he and the bluebird haven't wasted their talents—they just happen to know what kind of life they want."

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"The universe is like the jade cards on a poker table. By the time the deck is shuffled, the outcome is often already determined."

“While it’s possible to calculate what cards are being played and what others are planning to do, if calculations are the only thing involved, then the fun is lost.”

"Qingque raised a finger and said slowly, "Adapt to circumstances, meet the enemy with all your might, twist and turn, and find your way back to the end of the road. It is these calculations, these unknowns, these moments of loss of control that make up the Qiongyu card, which is the true joy of life."

"If I'm facing a losing game, does that mean my choices at the poker table are meaningless? No, the meaning lies in the choices themselves." Qingque looked at Xiyan, his tone more determined than ever before: "Just as I keep making choices to lose with dignity, Taibu is also making her choices for a certain goal."

"She must unravel the complex web of fate day after day, day after day, to preserve this great ship. In this cosmic game of poker, where there are only losers, she constantly chooses and struggles, just to keep the Luofu Immortal Boat sailing forward for just one more second. Hehe, she truly is the best poker player in my mind."

"In Qingque's eyes, Taibu would never seek unnecessary trouble due to the confusions of fate. Because of this, Suiyang, trapped in determinism, simply cannot understand the joys of humankind."

"These words not only defeated Xiyan, but also reawakened Fu Xuan's mind. She began to struggle hard, hoping to take advantage of Xiyan's hesitation to break free from his control."

"Before, Xing had never imagined Qingque's anger, but this time, she finally saw it. Qingque's eyes were stern, and he strode forward, shouting at the monster trying to control Taibu, "Xiyan, get off Taibu!"

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Konosuba: God's blessing on this wonderful world.

“Wow! Ms. Qingque is so handsome and reliable!” Megumin cupped her burning cheeks with both hands, not even noticing her staff had fallen to the ground. “So, her earlier laziness and disinterest were all an act? She’s really good at hiding it…”

"Hehehe~" Aqua suddenly put her hands on her hips and wiggled her index finger proudly. "I see. She must be like me, not contributing during normal times, but only saving the day at the crucial moment. Just like Kazuma said... 'Masters only play in the crucial moments.' It seems that there are people on the Luofu Immortal Boat who understand me~"

Kazuma rolled his eyes and said, "No, you're just a loser normally. There's no 'hiding' involved at all."

"They slack off normally because they have 'real skills,' but you're 'a loser in normal times, and even more of a loser in crucial moments.' Anyone who's not an idiot can tell the difference, right?" Kazuma interrupted ruthlessly. "Remember the last time we were attacked by a monster, you were the first one to burst into tears and run away?"

"That, that was a strategic retreat!" Aqua blushed. "Retreat doesn't count as running away... retreat! How can you consider running away when it comes to the goddess?"

Then, with a red face, he said something difficult to understand, such as "I just happened to have a stomachache that day" and "The flowers, birds, and romance at the banquet consumed too much magic power", which made everyone laugh: the union was filled with a happy atmosphere.

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"Everyone quickly managed to collect the wavering Rhino Flame into the gourd."

"After this incident, Fu Xuan began to look at Qing Que with new eyes. Although she was usually lazy, she was surprisingly reliable. Even his words were filled with praise: "Qing Que, thank you for saving the day."

"Ah, you're welcome, Taibu," Qingque said with a smile. "You just fired me while I was in Suiyang's body. This decision must be serious. Next, I'd like to trouble you to issue a written notice to unilaterally terminate this contract."

"That way, with all the years I've worked at the Taibu Division, I could get a pretty good compensation... huhu." Qingque even began to imagine a bright future. "I've got it all figured out. I'm going to use this money to open a card parlor, hire a few workers, and live off the profits. I'll start a new life without any work, haha."

"Ah... oh, what a pity! I said a lot of nonsense before, and I can't remember a single word of it." Fu Xuan deliberately touched his forehead, then looked up at Qingque, his expression returning to the seriousness of a fortune teller. "Speaking of which, Qingque, why are you still here? Shouldn't you be on duty in the library right now?"

"Qingque was no match for Taibu, so he had no choice but to go back with a disappointed look on his face."

"Thankfully, the incident concluded successfully, and Fu Xuan has resumed his leadership. After everyone placed the Rhino Flame into the formation, they began searching for their next target. Not long after, Huo Huo came across a post about Cloud Rider losing control."

Chapter 248: A Dream in the Garden (Seventeen)

"We arrived at the scene and, as expected, saw a Cloud Rider wielding his weapon recklessly. After we subdued him, he managed to regain some consciousness from his confusion."

"He tried to recall that he had only come to the Dan Ding Division to eliminate the evil creatures, but it was like a dream. In the dream, his weapon spoke, belittling his exaggerated moves while offering to teach him martial arts."

"He relaxed his body, letting the weapon direct him, and surprisingly felt his martial arts skills improve significantly. However, the weapon considered him dull and said it wanted to take in another disciple to further its skills... Only then did he realize that standing beside him was the general's most talented disciple - Yan Qing."

"He attacked Yan Qing like a demon, but he was easily killed even after he let him off. He saw Yan Qing talking to his sword, but the weapon in his hand never spoke again."

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

"Sui Yang is actually taking the initiative to select his disciples, tsk..."

Wind Pillar Fuzukawa Miyabi crossed his arms and snorted in dissatisfaction.

Among the several pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, except for the Rock Pillar, the strength of the other pillars was originally on par with each other. However, ever since Kasumi Pillar Tokito Muichiro gained some insights into the Kagami-ryu sword, his swordsmanship has greatly improved. Even if he and the Snake Pillar join forces, they are no match for him.

The biggest difference between the Pillars was their talent. While becoming a Pillar meant they were already exceptionally gifted, Muichiro had gone from ordinary to Pillar in just two months, making his talent undoubtedly exceptional. Seeing Suiyang being treated differently because of his talent was a source of irritation.

"Don't worry, Busou." The Snake Pillar beside him saw the resentment in Busou's heart and said soothingly, "Disciples are chosen based on talent. That's just the master wanting to be lazy. Besides... Suiyang may not be a good teacher."

"Oh? How did you know that?" Busei looked curiously at the snake pillar sitting on the tree.

"Anyone who wishes to gain lasting power must undergo long-term practice and tempering. The possessed Yunqi gave his body to Suiyang, and although he gained power briefly, once Suiyang left, the power was gone. He dared to challenge Yanqing because, ultimately, Suiyang had made him lose the 'real' feeling of becoming stronger."

"A sword technique that takes ten years of practice was learned in a single breath. It's obvious that the brain has mastered it, but the hands and feet haven't. It's completely clueless about how to respond to the enemy. I don't know if this quick method is suitable for Yanqing, but it's definitely not suitable for Yunqi, whose swordsmanship foundation is even weaker."

He understood the Snake Pillar's words. As a Pillar, he had adopted stepsons and tried to teach them the complete kata. He had tried to memorize the complete moves for a few days after his stepsons, who had just mastered the breathing method, but the result...they used the kata completely distorted, not even a fraction of his power.

Later, he also began to emphasize the basic training of the Demon Slayer Corps, but this was undoubtedly an extremely long process.

"This Sui Yang has lived for countless years and may have some real skills and knowledge, but when it comes to educating his disciples, he relies on possessing them to achieve quick results, trying to get them to master his lifelong learning as quickly as possible... The end result is self-evident: failure."

As he spoke, the snake pillar sitting in the tree let out a playful laugh: "But it's okay for it to possess Yan Qing now... I'm curious about how Sui Yang's swordsmanship works. How does it compare to that Jing Liu's swordsmanship?"

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"Everyone chased after it and found a flying sword suspended in mid-air along the way."

"Su Shang recognized this as Yan Qing's flying sword. His flying sword is a famous weapon of the Industrial Manufacturing Department, and it has a mutual connection with its owner. The flying sword appeared here, and Su Shang guessed that he had encountered some danger."

"I have a guess, but I'm not sure if I should share it."

"It's better not to say anything unlucky!" Seeing Gui Naifen's cautious expression, Su Shang felt uneasy.

"Judging from what happened to that Yunqi brother just now, the one in danger might not be Yanqing, but..."

"…We?" Xing guessed what she meant.

"Gui Naifen clutched her chest and nodded with lingering fear."

"Yanqing is the general's disciple and a top-notch swordsman within the Cloud Cavalry. Plus, with Suiyang possessed, it's hard to say they're just putting out a fire instead of getting killed."

"But the most important thing right now is to rescue Yan Qing before things get worse. Everyone followed the flying sword to the ferry. As they were heading towards the Dragon Praying Altar, Su Shang suddenly stopped, feeling that rushing forward like this was inappropriate."

"Shang Shang, are you scared? But this time, the Sui Yang is different from the previous ones. It looks like it can do some ruthless things. I'm also very scared."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Su Shang blushed and protested, "My mother has been teaching me swordsmanship since I could walk. I may not be as good as the general's favorite disciple, but wouldn't it be a disgrace to the reputation of the Yunqi and the family sword to be afraid of fighting in battle?"

But as she spoke, the girl lowered her head again: "But I do still feel a little scared. I'm afraid that if the Sui Yang inhabits me becomes violent, I won't be able to protect you guys."

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The burial of Fulilian.

"I think, why don't we be safer and go find the general?" Xu Tark recalled Yan Qing's flying sword that moved at will, and he didn't have to kill the enemy with his own hands. When he made a bet with Jing Liu, those evil creatures couldn't even get close to him.

It's not that he looks down on Su Shang, but the fact is that there is a big gap between her and Yan Qing. Besides, no one knows what realm the possessed Yan Qing has reached.

"Don't worry, Xing is here. What kind of powerful enemy has Xing not defeated? A mere Yan Qing——"

“Lord Zain, you’d better not be so sure.”

Zain was about to blast out a wave of stars when Philen interrupted him. The girl narrowed her eyes and said seriously, "Yanqing's swordsmanship has changed significantly since he was tempered by Jingliu, Ren, and Danheng. Given his talent... I think it's better to be conservative."

"Fei Lun, are you being too cautious? Do you remember the last time she protected Kafka? Xing clearly defeated Yan Qing in a one-on-one fight."

"That's because of the potential threat of Kafka. Yanqing has to spare some energy to be on guard against Kafka's Word Spirit Technique at all times." Feilun held his chin in his hand and recalled. "I remember... Kafka told him the truth that time. If Xing hadn't appeared, she and Ren would have been captured by Yanqing and thrown into the Prison of Desolation."

"But this time is different from the past. First, Yan Qing has definitely become stronger after being possessed. Second, besides Xing, Su Shang poses no threat to him. As for Gui Naifen and Huo Huo...they can only cheer him on from the sidelines."

Chapter 249: A Dream in the Garden (XVIII)

"Everyone arrived at the Dragon Prayer Altar and found it surrounded by flying swords."

Gui Naifen guessed it must be Sui Yang's hallucination, so she asked Huo Huo to shake the bell to see if she could get Yan Qing to talk. But Yan Qing, standing not far away with his back to her, gave a cold smile and slowly turned around: "Hallucination? Since you can see it too, doesn't that mean you've also fallen into an illusion?"

"Don't panic. In my opinion, this sword formation is a veritable arsenal of treasures. Just look up at any one of the swords, and a thousand moves unfold before my eyes, endless and far beyond anything Yanqing has ever known or learned."

"What's more, it seems to be open to all, welcoming all those who want to pursue a higher realm to come and take a peek."

"The sword formation was created by the Suiyang Molten Torch. He promised to reveal the flaws in Yanqing's swordsmanship and help him reach new heights. And the reason Yanqing brought him here is because this is where he suffered the most setbacks."

"At this moment, a proud voice suddenly rang out from within the sword formation: "Young man, with me here, everything is different. Whether it's the Moon-Drinking Dragon Lord, the Star Core Hunter, or the woman who taught you the sword technique, your achievements will far surpass them all. Your potential is limitless."

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Absolute Zone Zero.

"It seems this place has left a heavy psychological shadow on Yanqing."

"Brother, if you were a prodigy in swordsmanship, and then got beaten up by the previous Sword Master, the Star Core Hunter, the Dragon Lord, and so on, you'd be traumatized." Ling sat cross-legged on the sofa and grabbed a bag of potato chips from Ies. "I believe Yanqing can definitely become the Sword Master of Xianzhou, but with this mentality... I'm afraid he needs more experience."

Fairy's voice suddenly boomed from the ceiling: "Master, based on my analysis of data from 2365 martial arts novels, the failure rate for protagonists cultivating in the realm of psychological shadows is 87.3%, with a 62.1% chance of failure due to obsession. However, once a successful breakthrough is achieved, the probability of becoming the world's best is 97.6%. Conclusion: Don't seek death, and you won't die. But if you do, you might become a god."

"I actually agree with Fairy this time." Zhe smiled slightly, "But Yanqing looks like he's been possessed. Can Xing and Huo Huo really wake him up? I doubt it."

"Second Assistant, there's no doubt about it. Based on the emotional data I've captured and analyzed, this young man Yan Qing is in a state of extreme excitement, which meets the basic characteristics of being possessed. Suggested treatment options include: finding a girlfriend, cultivating interests and hobbies other than swordsmanship, and ceasing contact with Dan Heng, Ren, and the others."

"Fairy, shut up." Zhe frowned and asked, "Why is there 'finding a girlfriend' in your suggestions?"

"It's easy to understand, because a girl's mind is more complex, difficult to understand, and more changeable than Xianzhou's swordsmanship. And based on the analysis of Yanqing's personality and emotional data, he doesn't seem like someone who can understand a girl's mind."

"So it's a way to attract attention?" Ling rested her chin on her hand and thought for a moment. "But Yanqing looks like a 'sword lover', doesn't he? Does someone like that really need a girlfriend?"

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"You've arrived just in time. I've just gained some insights from the sword formation. How about using you as a whetstone to test its sharpness?"

"Yan Qing immediately drew his sword and began fighting without hesitation, regardless of the other party's willingness. With Sui Yang possessing Yan Qing, his strength was indeed greatly increased. Lian Xing was nearly injured by his sword energy and stumbled back a few steps."

"Su Shang was no match for him. She could only barely protect Xiao Guizi and Huo Huo, and was even injured several times by his sword intent when she wasn't paying attention."

Seeing this, Yan Qing lost interest and put away his sword: "Your skills are really crude. There is no point in fighting further..."

Sui Yang's voice echoed in mid-air, tempting, "If that's the case, why not kill them?"

"Killed... them? I thought it was just a competition." Yan Qing's face suddenly showed some panic. He was willing to compete, but he didn't want to commit murder in the competition, especially since Su Shang was a fellow soldier in the Cloud Cavalry.

"Yet Sui Yang continues to tempt him, believing that swordsmanship is the art of victory, that victory leads to life and defeat leads to death, and that only the victor's sword can be passed down."

"But..." Yan Qing was still reluctant and shook his head in embarrassment.

"Are you resisting me?!" Sui Yang's voice suddenly rose several degrees. "Useless mercy! If you can't let go of these distracting thoughts, how can you move forward? Raise your sword!"

"While Yanqing was hesitating, Suchang stepped forward and berated Suiyang, "Hmph, you're such a loser! You pretend to be a senior and a wise man, but you're just a scoundrel who manipulates others to satisfy your murderous desires."

"The Xuan-Yuan Sword in my hand is a family heirloom. When my mother entrusted it to me, she said, 'A swordsman shouldn't make too many origami pieces.' I always wonder what this means."

"At this moment today, I finally understand. Could she be saying something like, 'The sword can be broken, but the will cannot be taken away?'" Su Chang looked at Yan Qing seriously. "Yan Qing, Xiaowei, the battle just now is still undecided. Please don't let me talk nonsense and say that 'fighting further is meaningless'!"

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Honkai Impact 3rd.

"She is still so cultured." Rita smiled softly, covering her mouth.

"Uh...haha." Li Suchang laughed awkwardly twice, but when she looked up at Suchang's determined eyes, her heart surged again. "But she said it very well! I feel like I'm about to burn up! She's worthy of being my counterpart!"

"Indeed, her courage alone is enough to live up to her family tradition." Rita took a sip of tea. "But her swordsmanship is indeed far from Yan Qing's. She still has no chance of winning if she continues to fight. Besides, swords have no eyes... I'm afraid something might happen to Miss Su Shang."

Li Sushang was also sweating profusely: "I'm worried about this too. It makes me so anxious... Oh, I really want to go in and fight for her. Sushang's swordsmanship is not yet mature, and many subtleties cannot be used. Otherwise, how could she be defeated by Yan Qing?"

"Oh? Su Shang thinks that she can definitely defeat Yan Qing with her swordsmanship?" Rita's smile was like a spring breeze.

"Of course, in addition to our family's inherited sword techniques, my Taixu Sword Qi also began by cultivating the sword's heart first, then practicing the sword's form. It's no worse than Yanqing's." Li Sushang puffed out his chest proudly. "I admit that he is indeed very talented, but when it comes to swordsmanship, who wasn't a genius when they were young?"

Chapter 250: A Dream in the Garden (19)

"Hahaha, this little girl's fighting spirit is truly scorching! Since she insists on fighting, young man, will you respond?" Sui Yang's sinister laugh echoed above Yan Qing's head."

Yan Qing nodded and said, "Yan Qing, I will not retreat."

"Well, this is a matter between my fellow Cloud Riders. Losing is nothing, but abandoning my comrades and bringing shame to Cloud Riders would be an unworthiness to the sword in my hand." Su Chang turned to look at Huo Huo and urged, "I don't think I can hold out much longer. Go get the general! I won't fall until he arrives!"