Gu Qing Shan's World

Wang Li observed the space vortex around him and then at the shining gate that appeared infront of them. From the gate, excess spirit energy was drifting out following the wind. Such immense spirit energy almost carries its own sentience.

'Unfortunately, because of their own greed they brought death to their own world.'

Wang Li then started thinking about his next steps. In a while Gu Qing Shan will return to his own world. Wang Li will travel alongside him to his world with 2 primary objectives. Firstly he will plunder the Time Stop Thaumaturgy from the Deva. The 2nd primary objective involves waiting for the World Tomb to be unlocked.

'I should let Imperial goddess and SkyNet meet. Two AIs with emotions meeting each other should be interesting, no?'

While Wang Li was pondering he heard Gu Qing Shan mutter: "Return"

'Its time'

Wang Li thought before time was abruptly frozen. A flash of light appeared and Gu Qing Shan disappeared from the space vortex.

Gu Qing Shan's World.

It was raining when Gu Qing Shan appeared out of thin air. A cold chilling rain with occasional ice fragments mixed were pouring down from the rain.

"So this is what your world looks like."

Wang Li's voice was heard behind Gu Qing Shan. This Wang Li was the Shadow incarnation that was in Gu Qing Shan's shadow even before the fight with Zishan young master.

"Senior Brother, how did you get here."

Wang Li said nothing but point at Gu Qing Shan's shadow. Gu Qing Shan instantly understood and didn't ask further.

"Is this the rain you told me about, the one that signifies the coming of an apocalypse?", Wang Li asked in confirmation.

"Yes, Senior brother. Once the rain ends, an apocalypse will definitely come."

Suddenly, the Holo-Brain in Gu Qing Shan's breast pocket shined.

[Good evening, sir]

[The current temperature is -3 degrees C, Northwest winds at level 5]

[The storm and cold rain will be detrimental to your health, please be advised to avoid the rain]

Impartial goddess very considerately reminded him.

Gu Qing Shan replied: "I know, where are they?"

Impartial goddess responded: [Mr. Zhang Ying Hao is currently arranging an assassination against the Holy Church. Mr. Liao Xing brought Mr. Ye Fei Li to the Capital's Rainbow bar for a drink]

"A drink huh?"

Gu Qing Shan smiled, about to head to the mountaintop mansion when he heard Imperial goddess asking: [Sir, who is the man beside you?]

Gu Qing Shan suddenly remembered something and told Imperial goddess: "Imperial goddess, this is my second brother from another world, Wang Li. Please prepare an id for him and keep it top secret."

Wang Li looked at the Holo-Brain and said: "Hello Imperial goddess. Gu Qing Shan told me you are an AI with signs of emotion. I also have an AI with emotions. Do you want to meet with her later?"

[Really? An AI like me.]

Imperial goddess' excited voice could be heard through the Holo-Brain.

"Yes Yes, I will bring her here later."

Imperial goddess' responded: [Thank you Sir Li.]

Suddenly, Impartial Goddess continued: [Also Sir, during the time of your absence, I received a signal from the Blazing Angel]

"What signal?"

[The emergency signal that you programmed in case of abnormal situations]

Gu Qing Shan's mind instantly became blank.

"Tell me everything, now" Gu Qing Shan ordered.

A bright light flew from the sky, landing right in front of Gu Qing Shan.

The Blazing Angel Mobile Mech.

The Blazing Angel reported: [Sir, Su Xue Er was headed to the North Pole, then her signal got cut off]

"Do you know where?"

[The signal disappeared at a certain point at the North Pole]

"We're going!"

The Mech's cockpit opened and Gu Qing Shan quickly jumped inside.

"Do you want me to follow?"

Wang Li already knew that everything was alright but still gave the offer.

"Yes please, second brother."

Wang Li didn't say anything more and followed Gu Qing Shan by entering his shadow. The Mech then closed up as the two wings of light suddenly spread outward. The Blazing Angel Mech shot straight up, broke through the sound barrier and headed North.

In the sky.

The further North they went, the colder it got. The hurricane-force wind was hissing, screaming, the falling snow was so thick it was almost pure white outside. Not afraid of the snow or wind, the Blazing Angel kept flying forward at its maximum speed.

Impartial Goddess's voice came: [Sir, there is an unexpected interference around the perimeter of the North Pole, the Blazing Angel cannot get any closer]

"Open the hatch" Gu Qing Shan ordered.

[Sir, it's freezing cold outside, and we're over 10,000 meters off the ground]

"It's fine, just open the hatch"

The Blazing Angel's cockpit opened. Gu Qing Shan jumped out, hovering among the screaming rain of snow. Wang Li also exited his shadow and stood beside Gu Qing Shan, observing the North Pole. Spirit energy flowed around Gu Qing Shan's body, isolating it from the chilling snow and ice outside. Wang Li was immune to such small changes in temperature due to his peak adaptability trait.

"Return to the nearest orbital station, I'll go the rest of the way by myself" Gu Qing Shan ordered the Blazing Angel.

[Understood, sir]

The Blazing Angel turned into a streak of light, headed for orbit. Gu Qing Shan tapped his Inventory Bag and took out his personal airship. Both Wang Li and Gu Qing Shan entered the personal airship. Controlling the airship, they kept moving towards the North Pole. Gu Qing Shan and Imperial goddess were having a conversation of Su Xue Er but Wang Li didn't bother listening. Currently he was using his inner sight to observe this area.

About half a minute later.

Wang Li and Gu Qing Shan arrived at the North Pole. When they was about to cross a certain point, a figure appeared standing in the air amidst the rain of snow. It was a black figure, completely hidden inside their thick cloak, he was unable to make out a face. Wang Li looked at the figure with indifference. This figure was none other then the Protector of the 9 Lords. To Wang Li the 9 Lords and their ancestors were nothing but cowards who were bad at making choices.

Gu Qing Shan and the Protector of 9 Lords were having a mental conversation so Wang Li didn't interfere and just looked around while pondering.

'After settling down, I'll ask Imperial goddess to find a secluded location for me to breakthrough to the next realm. As for [Time Stop], I merely have to wait for that Deva to appear. When the demons will attack I can gain a lot of shadow soldiers as well, essentially hitting two birds with one stone.'

Wang Li pondering was interrupted when Gu Qing Shan suddenly clasped his fists before turning around and flew away without looking back.

Wang Li followed him before asking Gu Qing Shan: "Everything alright with your girlfriend?"

Gu Qing Shan replied: "She is fine. And she isn't my girlfriend yet."

Wang Li didn't forget to tease his junior brother.

"Yet?"

Gu Qing Shan's face turned beet red and immediately changed the direction of the discussion: "Show me where Liao Xing and Ye Fei Li are"

[Rainbow bar's location has been shown] Impartial Goddess replied.

Gu Qing Shan checked the map on his Holo-Brain, piloted the airship and headed towards the Confederate capital. Confederate is one of the three countries in Gu Qing Shan's world and the country Gu Qing Shan was born in.

Liao Xing is a genius, crazy and delusional pervert scientist in Gu Qing Shan's world who wants to dominate the world. Ye Fei Li was originally human but turned into a Man-Eater Fiend due to an apocalypse in Gu Qing Shan's World. However unlike other Man-Eater Fiends, Ye Fei Li only killed other Man-Eater Fiends and was able to retain his emotions and reasoning thus leading to a 'perfect evolution'.

The capital.

A rowdy, busy bar.

Liao Xing sat next to Ye Fei Li on a long sofa, drinking. Gulping down a large glass of liquor, he took a drag off his cigar and sighed ecstatically.

"This is such a nice place" he was enjoying himself, "if I can wish for anything, I'll wish that I can live every day just like this"

"Your wish sounds boring" Ye Fei Li commented.

"What would you wish for then?" Liao Xing casually asked.

He gave a shot of liquor to Ye Fei Li. Ye Fei Li fixed his sunglasses, then downed the whole shot in one gulp.

"Wish huh… I have so many things to wish for"

"Don't be greedy you brat, pick one"

"I want to find a girlfriend"

"Screw you, something more realistic"

"I want to live a normal life"

"Alright, let's try this again, what kind of girlfriend do you want?"

"Are you sure we're speaking the same language here?" Ye Fei Li angrily retorted.

Suddenly, a pretty lady walked past their table. A faint fragrance drifted. Both of them shut up. Liao Xing mumbled three numbers under his breath.

Ye Fei Li shook his head: "You damn old pervert, the only thing you're good with is your mouth, can't even do what you claimed to do"

"What did I say I can do?"

"You said you only need to talk to them and a bunch of women would swarm all over you, you also said you'd teach me how to be with a girl"

"Ah, did I say that?" Liao Xing was already drunk, blabbering in reply.

That's right, a fugitive who faked his own death enthusiastically brought a Man Killer Fiend to the bar. The fugitive told the Man Killer Fiend he'll show them how to talk to women. If it weren't for Impartial goddess constantly monitoring them, they might've already caused quite the scene.

"You old bastard, you can't even remember your own words now" Ye Fei Li was fuming.

"I remember, what'd ja mean I don't remember, I'll teach you right now" Liao Xing spoke.

He looked left and right, only to find none of the ladies in the bar were paying attention here. Understandable, an alcoholic who's been drinking shot after shot nonstop, together with a shy guy who still refused to take off his sunglasses under the dim light, this combination isn't only hard to look at, but even a bit eerie to most people. Everyone who came here all came to have fun, who would bother with such creepy people?

"Ahem, hey girl, can I buy you a drink?"

Liao Xing tried chatting up the girl sitting just one table away. She glanced at him, rolled her eyes then moved to another table.

Failed attempt.

"So you're just all talk; I can't believe I trusted that you would know how to be with a girl" Ye Fei Li muttered disappointedly.

"When the hell did I ever fib!?" Liao Xing sat up straight and glared.

Ye Fei Li puffed out his chest, imitating his tone and gestures: "Chatting up is a very simple art, I can instantly get any chick I want"

Liao Xing replied: "That's right, it's nothing hard"

"How about begging one of the girls to at least talk to you first" Ye Fei Li mocked him.

"Brat, don't you provoke me, as long as I use my real manly charms ——"

Saying so, Liao Xing's expression suddenly became serious. He put down the bottle of liquor, turned on his Holo-Brain and connected to Impartial goddess.

"Honored goddess, I have question"

[Mr. Liao, please ask your question]

"My warp device miniaturization project, what kinds of equipment and materials are needed, and how much Credit does Gu Qing Shan have to pay for them?"

[Your required equipment are as follows: Quantum accelerator, miniature power core…]

Impartial goddess began to list them out one by one. Liao Xing only silently listened until the end. Suddenly, his hand seemed to slip and turned the volume up to maximum.

The Holo-Brain very loudly: […and so the remaining capital that you can use is: 1.1 billion, 96 million Confederate Credits]

The sound resounded across the entire bar.

Dead silence.

Everyone else turned to evaluate the two strange people.

"Ah, damn Holo-Brain, always malfunctioning" Liao Xing loudly cursed.

He angrily hit the Holo-Brain, shrugging to everyone: "Sorry about that, my bad, I've bothered you all"

He seemed very apologetic. Everyone turned back, minding their own business. A few seconds later.

"Hi uncle, is this seat taken?"

A voice came from behind, when they turned to look it was a cute young girl. The girl smiled brightly, tilting her head at Liao Xing. Both her face and figure were at least a 9/10.

"Please sit, come, order whatever you want, my treat" Liao Xing replied.

The cute young girl giggled a bit, then very squarely sat down really close next to Liao Xing.

Then another young voice called out: "Uncle, there seems to still be an empty seat here, can I sit here for a while?"

"Come, come"

About a minute later.

Another girl came, pulled a chair from the table next to theirs: "There's no more space, but we can all squeeze a bit, right?"

"Alright, alright, everyone come take a seat, the more the merrier, we're all friends here, let's all have a good time" Liao Xing laughed.

He winked at Ye Fei Li.

Ye Fei Li muttered in a low voice: "That's not chatting them up at all"