Xavier felt utterly exhausted after returning home.
Especially his online fans, who had mixed reactions to the event.
Of course, every event, more or less, had some people singing a different tune, and Xavier had long grown accustomed to it.
Xavier originally thought he could get a good few days of rest after this event concluded.
But to his surprise, he was woken up early the next morning.
"Oh my goodness, is this real or fake?"
"I didn't expect it to be so interesting, ha ha ha."
"Fun, fun, is this what short videos are...?"
Xavier yawned and walked out of his room, wondering who was being so annoying early in the morning.
Upon entering the living room, he saw it was Tartaglia.
Xavier didn't give him a good look and asked, "I say, Childe, you came over early in the morning to bother someone's sleep. Do you have a problem with me?"
Childe immediately waved his hand and said, "How can you maliciously speculate about me like that? I'm just very happy, I didn't expect my voice to be a bit loud."
Xavier really couldn't say much more in response to such an explanation.
So he sighed and asked, "So what are you watching that makes you so happy?"
Childe hadn't spoken yet when Furina on the side interjected, "Oh, Tartaglia said he really wanted to understand the situation of this world, so I showed him short videos."
Zhongli, sitting nearby reading a newspaper, slowly said, "By universal rationality, understanding this world through short videos is not an appropriate choice."
"Mm-hmm, I think so too!" Xingqiu nodded in agreement.
Childe, however, was unfazed, scrolling through videos as he said, "What's the big deal? I think as long as you can understand this world, the method is just a means. Your awareness is too low."
Xavier wasn't interested in their arguments at all; as long as it didn't affect his daily life, they could do whatever they wanted.
And just as Xavier was about to go wash up, Childe suddenly exclaimed again, "Oh my, is this person really that amazing? I want to challenge him!"
Hearing this, Xavier's heart immediately sank. Why did this plot feel so familiar?
When he leaned his head over, Xavier realized that Childe, like Cyno, had stumbled upon that Grandmaster!
"Hello comrades, today I will perform a set of Lightning Five-Strike Chain Whips for everyone, and also Receiving, Adapting, and Delivering!"
Because the video had been doctored with special effects, it looked quite intimidating. Cyno had also been drawn in by this kind of situation before and gone to challenge him.
Xingqiu couldn't help but say, "Uh, but Childe, didn't you notice these are special effects?"
"What are special effects?" Childe scratched his head.
"By universal rationality, it means it's fake, added later with special techniques."
Zhongli's explanation was quite clear, and Childe, unlike the single-minded Cyno, nodded.
Xavier breathed a sigh of relief, because if Childe were also like Cyno, it might well lead to another so-called great battle.
But very quickly, Childe dealt Xavier a blow, making Xavier understand what it meant to build up anticipation before delivering a surprise.
"But this person has no special effects, and he looks even more formidable!"
Saying that, Childe pulled up another video.
Xavier leaned over to look again, and two black lines immediately appeared on his forehead.
"Do you know why you can't walk properly? It's because you haven't opened your hips!"
"I created a bionic technique, opened my Dragon Spine Opening, like a dragon and a snake, light and free!"
Xavier held his forehead.
To be honest, unlike that Grandmaster Ma, this Grandmaster Lei seemed to have a little something.
But it was only a little something.
Even if, for argument's sake, this Grandmaster Lei was truly a martial arts grandmaster.
But in front of someone like Childe, who possesses a Vision, he would be no match.
Even without using the power of his Vision, with Childe's physique, it's estimated that no one on Blue Star could withstand him.
"I say, Childe..."
Xavier was about to give a proper explanation, but Chongyun suddenly interrupted him.
"Oh my, I didn't expect, Childe, that you thought the same as me! I also think this Grandmaster Lei is very powerful. I've always been telling Xingqiu that he must be a true master, but Xingqiu said I was being deceived!"
Xavier almost stumbled, as he had forgotten that Chongyun also seemed to be a rather naive young man...
"Oh my? What master? Is it a master who can help Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's performance increase several times over?"
Hu Tao had appeared out of nowhere, startling Chongyun and Xingqiu.
Upon learning the truth of the matter, Hu Tao's eyes lit up.
"That's great! I suggest Childe and this Grandmaster Lei have a good spar, and preferably spar with more people!"
Childe asked curiously, "Why?"
Based on Childe's understanding of Hu Tao, she shouldn't be so enthusiastic, at least not so enthusiastically helping others and worrying about it.
Hu Tao's eyes darted around: "Of course, it's because we all come from the continent of Teyvat, so we should help each other, right?"
Childe felt that something was not quite right, but he just couldn't pinpoint it.
Only Zhongli understood that his Hall Master was up to no good again.
"Hehe, as long as they have two more fights, with Childe's strength, it will definitely increase our Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's performance!"
"But whether on Blue Star or the continent of Teyvat, it seems you can't kill people. That's a crime."
"Hmm~ it doesn't matter. As long as they start fighting, then this Hall Master will have a chance to promote!"
Hu Tao's little schemes could be said to be perfectly clear. If Childe knew, he might just spit blood.
"That's great! This Grandmaster Lei will be coming to Jinling tomorrow, and he's going to spar with the hidden masters in Jinling. Then I'll have a chance to spar with him too!"
Childe was incredibly excited, not expecting such a good opportunity to fall into his lap.
Xavier immediately objected, "No, absolutely not! Don't you know how unfair that is!"
"How is it unfair? This is a Grandmaster."
"But Childe, ordinary people usually can't get an appointment with such a Grandmaster. If you ask me, you should use Xavier's account to contact him. He will definitely accept your challenge."
"Chongyun, you're a genius! So how do I get Xavier's account?"
"Don't worry, don't worry, this Hall Master has a way!"
Xavier was just about to put his phone away, but Hu Tao snatched it first.
And that guy's hand speed was incredibly fast, inputting a message.
"Hello, Grandmaster Lei. I heard your Dragon Spine Opening is very powerful. I have a combat genius here who wants to spar with you. May I ask if you can accept!"
Less than two minutes later, Grandmaster Lei replied, "To be able to spar with someone under the Great Demon King, I couldn't ask for more!"
No kidding, Xavier was now a hugely popular internet celebrity, and it wasn't easy to get a wave of traffic!
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[IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT]
REGARDING THE CESSATION OF THIS PROJECT
Dear readers,
I am writing this today to share a difficult but carefully considered decision regarding the future of this story. I have decided to officially discontinue this project.
Over the course of working on this story, I have come to realize that the content has lost the spark and appeal it once had in the beginning. As time went on, I felt that the plot development and overall quality no longer met the standards I set for myself. I truly do not want to keep pushing out forced chapters that lack genuine engagement and excitement.
To me, respecting your time and reading experience is paramount. Instead of dragging out a story that is no longer at its best, I believe it is right to stop here, reflect, and prepare for much better projects in the future.
Thank you so much for your continuous support, comments, and understanding regarding this decision.