Collapse Iron Live Broadcast Connects All Worlds, Scares Away Wuzhan at the Beginning

"Hmm... not bad, huh? I don't know about him, but I really like this little brother~" Jack grinned, revealing two rows of neatly aligned alloy teeth. "We have a good relationship... to the point where we'd bite each other the moment we met."

"Biting each other?" Miyamoto Musashi was stunned.

"Yeah~ How can we properly express our brotherly love if we don't bite each other? Fighting each other until we're covered in wounds is the right way for brothers to get along, right?"

"So this is how an older brother and a younger brother get along with each other? It's really eye-opening..." Miyamoto Musashi nodded thoughtfully. As expected, Baki was very "happy".

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"Just as the two were about to leave, Sunday returned to the hall and blocked their way."

"I'm afraid trespassing into restricted territory without permission isn't the proper way to behave as a guest. Mr. Walter, and... the Sea Patrolman, Ms. Huangquan?" Sunday's gaze focused on the knife-wielding woman beside him.

"Walter sincerely apologized to him, saying that his purpose in coming here was to discuss the case with him, in order to avoid any mishaps during the investigation. On Sunday, considering that the two of you came with good intentions, he would not ask you to leave."

"The truth may not yet be revealed, but I am not far from it. I assure you that the traitor will soon pay the price."

Walter: "May justice prevail soon, but I have a personal question for Mr. Sunday: How did the family determine that the murderer was hiding within? With all due respect, someone was trying to cause chaos on the eve of the Harmony Ceremony, which is precisely in the company's interest... The family should have reason to suspect the company of obstruction."

Sunday smiled faintly, "Other family heads have expressed the same concerns as you. But in my opinion, the true murderer would never show up in public like that envoy... especially since I have already put him in chains myself."

He changed the subject. "However, I would like to share Mr. Walter's concerns with you two. In my opinion, you are the ones who should be more vigilant against the gold dust... The wicked may not be able to shake the walls, but they can pierce the hearts of the righteous with a sharp knife."

"He's a businessman, not a philanthropist, but he's currently distributing his wealth on the streets and heading toward the movie park alone. I wonder what his plans are... The family still promises to protect our guests, but everyone should be cautious. To avoid... unexpected worries."

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Naruto.

"This guy is still trying to sow discord between the train crew and the company."

In the dark cave, Obito looked up at Sunday's elegant and upright figure and couldn't help but sigh: "If he could be the Hokage of Konoha, it might be a good choice."

"This kid is really good. He's young, but he's got enough skills. The key is that he's quick-witted and ruthless." Uchiha Madara smiled. "At least he's much better than Hashirama. If Hashirama had been half as smart as this kid, he wouldn't have ended up like this..."

He paused, as if recalling his final battle with Hashirama. Unfortunately, things had changed, and that battle could no longer continue.

"Peace? Ha, weakness will only bring more betrayal and war."

However, Ban was still somewhat dissatisfied with Sunday's treatment of Gold Dust. In his opinion, although Gold Dust had been "shackled" by him, he was undoubtedly still a key member of the family's "care." Since he had no idea why he went to the movie park, he should send the hounds to stop him completely and nip any possibility in the bud.

Assist in the investigation? He shouldn't have been given this choice from the beginning. Given this level of threat, a reasonable "execution" would be the greatest respect for him.

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“…According to the Pierpoint Hotline, a major breakthrough has been made in the horrific ‘Egyhaza Gold Dust Case,’ and the suspect has been apprehended—”

“This fraud case implicated multiple departments of Interstellar Peace Company and the Institute of Knowledge, resulting in a massive waste of human and material resources and causing the company to suffer enormous losses—”

“The suspect in this case is from Tsygannia, a survivor of the second Kartika-Evkin extinction event, and does not possess an interstellar refugee travel permit—”

“At the direction of [Diamond], the head of the Strategic Investment Department, the company will continue its investigation to further confirm the suspect’s motive for committing the crime…”

"..."

"The wide brim of the black hat cast a shadow on her face. Although it just covered the pink-haired girl's gray-blue eyes, it couldn't hide the interest that flickered in them. She rested her chin on one hand and looked at the ragged blond boy in front of her."

"What beautiful eyes! Tell me, do they glow at night?"

Kakavasia replied calmly: "If I could, I would definitely sell them."

Chapter 403 Pinocchio (Eighty-two)

"You have no idea how many people wish you would close your eyes forever. As a slave, you shouldn't rebel against your master... but you killed that man." Jade sighed softly, "No lawyer dares to defend you. Perhaps you should try to get a declaration of innocence for yourself?"

“It’s not hard, but it’s pointless.”

Jade smiled softly, "You're quite confident in your eloquence. Did you think the same when you tricked the Bozhi Society?"

"You get what you want. You wanted perfect building materials, and I offered only a possibility, a small gamble. With luck, the company could have unearthed anything from the sands of Agyhaza, even the remains of the Shah (Tayzi Yuros). Unfortunately, your luck wasn't with you."

“I don’t deny that. But I’m curious why, with such a large-scale scam, no one benefited from it in the end—including the criminal himself?”

"Kakavasia smiled slightly. 'Madam, I have obtained what I wanted—to be brought before you to begin the next gamble.'"

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Teyvat.

Inside a tavern in Gray River.

"He, he even dared to cheat the company?"

Finina's eyes widened, staring in disbelief at the ragged young man in the sky. "A slave... defrauding the largest company in the galaxy and the Polymath Society! One person offended two fateful forces, and caused incalculable damage? How did he do it? Isn't he afraid that the company will crush him to ashes?"

"Those who can become the ten stone hearts really all have some incredible abilities."

Navia gently stirred the black tea with a silver spoon and smiled at Fernina's exaggerated reaction. "Hey, Fernina, don't get excited. Put yourself in their shoes. If you were a senior executive in the company—for example, this elegant lady—and encountered such a daring guy, what would you do?"

"Of course not!" Finina slammed the table and said righteously, "How dare you lie to me! Take him straight to the Opicle Opera House and let Villette give him a harsh sentence! Then lock him up in Melo Petersburg and let him spend the rest of his life repenting!"

"Uh..." Navia held her forehead, not knowing what to say for a moment.

As they chatted, Aikefei came over with two plates of exquisite desserts. Although both cakes were attractive in color, the one belonging to Funina was covered with crystal frosting and rare berries, and the fragrance was so rich that it could be smelled across half of the Gray River.

"Aikefei, I also want a small cake like the one that Funina made!" Navia winked at the blonde girl not far away and raised her hand to signal.

"I'm sorry, Miss Navia." Ai Kefei shook her head regretfully. "This is a special edition I prepared for Lady Funina. Because some of the special ingredients were prepared in advance yesterday, there is only one copy."

"Eh--" Navia drew out her tone, staring at the cake in front of Funina. Compared with Aikefei's craftsmanship, the macarons she had just baked pale in comparison.

Looking at Navia's pitiful eyes, Furninna couldn't help but smile. She picked up the knife and fork and neatly divided the cake into two: "Here, I'll give you half."

"Funina, I knew you were the best!" Navia happily took the plate, picked up a piece of food and put it into her mouth, squinting her eyes happily.

"But then again..." She swallowed the cake and looked back at the sky, "I don't think the company will judge him so easily—at least not execute him or send him to prison."

"Huh? Why?"

"People like Shajin are bold and careful, daring to walk on the edge of a knife. This is the kind of talent the company needs the most. Instead of destroying him, it's better to turn him into a sharp knife in the company's hands, always pointing the sharp side at the company's enemies."

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"Then let's talk about this second big gamble. Tell me, what are you going to bet on this time?" Jade asked slowly.

"I'm betting my life that you won't send me to the execution ground."

"Well... what do you want?"

“I want your Lana (chief) to come to me. I have something to say.”

The smile on Jade's lips deepened: "And then?"

“I want money.”

"It can't be that simple, right?" Jade thought she had misheard.

"It's that simple. Thirty ta'ambas—the price of half my life, no more, no less," Gold Sand said confidently. "With that much money, I can climb higher than you and hold more wealth... I bet you wouldn't dare give it to me, so call him over."

"Interesting," Jade said meaningfully. "It's a shame Diamond won't see you, and no one else can see him. So, at this moment, I'm Diamond's agent, making decisions for him."

Jade's gaze fixed on the boy's violet-like eyes. "You are wrong. I will give you thirty Taambas, and much more. Wealth, status, power... the company will give you everything you want and don't want."

"Kakavasya... is a beautiful name, but it's destined to be buried in the ground. But you deserve to live and create more wealth for us. Go, pick out some clothes you like, choose an identity you like... and then use them well, child."

“May your scheme never be exposed.”

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Absolute Zone Zero.

"Wow, wow, wow, ahhh he really did it! He really did it, ahh ...

"He actually climbed higher than this lady... woooooo... wait, he should be higher than her, right? Anyway, he's just so amazing, ahh ...

At a glance, Ju Fu Fu was crying so hard that his nose was twitching and his tears were falling like beads with broken strings. Even his two ears, which usually stood up, were drooping.

"Sister, there's no need to cry so sadly, right?"

Pan Yinhu, who was practicing martial arts nearby, was so frightened that he couldn't even maintain his horse stance. He leaned forward with his round body and said, "Do you want me to make you a plate of pig intestines? Or should I steam you a basket of buns?"

"Junior Brother Pan, I, I..." Ju Fufu cried so hard that she couldn't even speak clearly. Even Master Yixuan, who was not far away, couldn't help but feel sad.

"I...I want beef filling... wuwuwu..."

"Okay!" Pan Yinhu trotted off and quickly disappeared into the yard. Soon, he heard the sound of him cooking in the kitchen.

Yixuan leaned against the door, a smile on his face. "Fufu, this is the first time I've seen someone cry so sadly and still remind you about the taste of the buns."

"No! Master..." Ju Fufu wiped his face with his hands. "I, I turned my grief and anger into appetite! Master, please don't ask me where the grief and anger came from. Anyway, it's all because of Sha Jin! Every time I see him, I can't help but burst into tears..."

Chapter 404 Pinocchio (Eighty-three)

"Gold Sand, he's really amazing... I want to be like him!"

"Want to become gold dust? That's not an easy journey, Fufu." Yixuan covered his mouth with a smile. "Although it's great to have ambitions, the universe is so big. What if one day, Fufu, you fall into the devil's way... there's no Junior Sister Ling to bring you to me to plead for mercy."

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“Life is like a long-term investment. Choose the right people, do the right things, achieve the right results, and show your value to the world.”

“It’s impossible to make only the right decisions in your life, but luck is always on my side. I’ve never lost.”

"Is it because the Mother Goddess is blessing me? If so, she must be watching me right now, right? I will definitely succeed."

“…But, what then?”

“If I manage to overcome this difficulty, what’s next? After one grand gamble, what awaits me… is it another, even grander gamble? After repeated success, will I return with countless chips, or after one failure…”

“…and never come back?”

"Another voice seems to be ringing out from somewhere."

"Don't you have any idea... you lowly gambler?"

"Shajin suddenly opened his eyes, cold sweat running down his forehead."

"The scene before him was distorted, and the shackles of [Harmony] were like sticky syrup stuck in his brain. He shook his head vigorously, trying to shake off this nauseating dizziness."

“What’s going on?”

A familiar low laugh came from behind him. Gold Dust froze and quickly turned around—only to see another Gold Dust staring at him from a distance.

"Am I dreaming, or have I gone completely crazy?" Shajin rubbed his head.

"Maybe it's both," another gold dust said with a smile. "You've forgotten me? Who gave you the idea when the Iyimanika warlord tied you to the electric chair?"

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Ave Mujica.

In the evening park, Xiangzi looked up at the scene on the sky in surprise. There were actually two gold dusts facing each other. They had the same face and the same voice. It was just like...

Just like his second personality.

Xiangzi unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes. She looked at the blonde girl beside her, her voice trembling, "Chuhua... tell me, did Mu and Metis coexist in this way before? In a corner that was invisible to anyone... in this almost hallucinatory way?"

At first, she found it hard to imagine how Mu and Metis could coexist. She had only seen the symptoms of split personality in movies and TV series. But now, seeing the gold dust in the sky... she had a deeper understanding of this disease.

Chu Hua tilted his head and thought for a moment: "These two things are quite different. It's hard to tell whether this 'gold dust' is an illusion caused by the influence of [Harmony]."

It is said that some people will unconsciously have hallucinations when they are under high mental stress. Considering Sha Jin's current mental state... Chu Hua felt that no matter what he saw, it was not surprising.

"Will he, like Metis, eat up Gold Dust's original personality?"

Chu Hua smiled softly and quietly moved a little closer to Xiangzi. She asked in a low voice, "Xiangzi, do you really care about Mr. Shajin?"

"That's not the case..." Xiangzi turned his head away and said with a stammer, "It's just that Yutenji... Well, didn't that guy say he wanted to cover some fan songs about Gold Sand? I just wanted to try to get to know him better..."

"...I see." Chu Hua said softly, "Oh!" She looked up at the gold dust in the sky and shook her head calmly. "Gold dust is different. He doesn't need a personality like Metis to protect him. Rather than calling her a personality... it would be more appropriate to call her a companion who has shared hardships with him, right?"

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"Alright... I may be crazy, but I'm not stupid. Get out of my head, newborn of Harmony."

Gold Dust raised an eyebrow and said, "Huh, harmony? Don't be silly, this isn't the first time we've met, there's no need to be so formal, right? I am you, and I even know you better than you do yourself, and I know exactly what you want. You're dying, and you want to drag a few unfortunate people down with you... That's why you're here, isn't it?"

"He chuckled sarcastically, "...a great opening performance. Do you really think you can do it?"

"Shajin asked coldly, 'Why not?'"