"Hm?"
Albedo looked at Li Yue in confusion. As a creator himself, although Albedo did not create novels, he understood that working on several projects at once was extremely difficult. It was easy for one's thoughts to become muddled, causing the works to influence one another until none of them turned out well.
"I know what you're worried about, Albedo, but I've already prepared the ideas for all my works, so there's no need to worry about the plotlines getting tangled up."
"If you're still concerned, I can explain my works to you in detail right now. It might even serve as a reference for your own creations."
After hearing that, Albedo nodded. As a creator, there was nothing better than hearing the relevant content directly from the author.
"If that is the case, that would be wonderful."
"I'll start with the first one. The title of the first book is 'Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend.' The story goes like this: once upon a time, there was a bespectacled shut-in otaku..."
If Kasumigaoka Utaha had been here, her eyes would definitely have widened, because what Li Yue was describing was the original plot of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend. This was also Li Yue's so-called first novel.
Li Yue would definitely visit the world of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend often, because it was a modern slice-of-life world. Of the worlds Li Yue could currently visit, Teyvat was a place that might suddenly kick the bucket at any time, while in the Bleach world, Aizen Sousuke had yet to seize the Soul King's position. To Li Yue, only the world of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend was a place where he could enjoy life!
Since it was a peaceful world for enjoying life, money would naturally be needed. Li Yue's abilities made getting money easy. He could use Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's dream authority to fool people, or simply use Enma's Blade to open a door into a bank vault. But that would be boring. Since he already had a group member like Kasumigaoka Utaha who wrote novels, Li Yue might as well write novels too. Now that he could travel to a youthful slice-of-life world, shouldn't he become a plagiarist? Li Yue had a whole pile of light novels and manga in his head that he could copy, and all of that was money pouring in! Li Yue had a dream—to become a master of light novels!
Especially since, if Li Yue was going to copy something, he would copy that world's original plot. Shiyu-senpai's expression then would definitely be hilarious, wouldn't it? Hehehehe~~
Li Yue rambled on and thoroughly explained the early plot of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend to Albedo. Although Albedo still had some minor doubts about certain parts, he could understand the overall plot completely. As for the parts he could not understand, he simply treated them as common knowledge from another world, different from Teyvat, and stopped being confused.
After understanding most of the plot, Albedo gave Li Yue high praise.
"Li Yue, your light novel sounds quite good. In Yae Publishing House's terms, this light novel has great potential. I also find it very interesting. I can accept the illustration commission, so tell me in detail about your requirements for the artwork."
"No problem. First, there's the character Touma Kazusa..."
To avoid making publication difficult through directly using the same names, Li Yue did not alter the plot, but he did change the characters' names and settings. For example, Kasumigaoka Utaha had been changed by Li Yue into Touma Kazusa, Eriri had been changed into Ogiso Setsuna, and her identity had changed from a diplomat's daughter to a rich family's young lady. Meanwhile, Kato Megumi had been changed into A-karing. It could be said to be full of malicious humor.
Li Yue could not wait to see Shiyu-senpai, Eriri, and the others' twisted expressions after the novel was published.
After Li Yue finished telling Albedo about the character portraits and illustrations he wanted, Aizen finally completed the containment of Durin's heart and followed Li Yue's Reiatsu to the camp.
The two scientific researchers from different worlds had their first meeting!
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"Aizen Sousuke, Captain of the Fifth Division of the Gotei 13."
"Albedo, Chief Alchemist of Mondstadt and Investigation Team Captain. Welcome to Mondstadt, Mr. Aizen, from another world."
Under Li Yue's watchful gaze, the researchers from different worlds completed their first handshake.
"It seems Li Yue-kun has already told Mr. Albedo about my identity, and Mr. Albedo does not appear surprised."
Aizen withdrew his hand and smiled at Albedo.
"Because someone I know can travel to other worlds. She often brings back things from other worlds, so I am not particularly surprised by people from other worlds."
"That is wonderful."
Aizen smiled and nodded. Being able to skip unnecessary explanations about identity and world background was highly efficient.
"Let me introduce myself once more. While I am the Captain of the Fifth Division of the Gotei 13, I am also a researcher. My specialty is the study of human souls."
"Human souls?"
Albedo pinched his chin.
"That truly is a field of research I have never touched before. My field is the alchemy my master taught me. At present, my primary research direction is the creation of life."
"The creation of life is a much broader field than the study of souls."
Aizen found a chair and sat down, beginning a face-to-face discussion with Albedo.
"Could you introduce it to me in detail? I am extremely curious about alchemy that can create life."
"Especially, when alchemy creates life, why does the life created directly possess a soul?"
In the world of Bleach, souls were the foundation of everything. The reason people in reality could be called human was because souls from the Soul Society were reincarnated into the Human World. Those without souls were dead objects, not life. The basis of all souls came from the world's spirit particles, the necessary substance that formed souls. Thus, the Soul Society had artificial souls, but not artificial life.
But alchemy on the Teyvat continent was different. It only required the appropriate materials, and under the effects of alchemy, life could be refined. The life thus refined would spontaneously develop a soul of its own.
Seeing the two scientific big shots begin discussing science, Li Yue immediately slipped away. He did not think he could join their conversation. All the knowledge he possessed came from anime and novels he had watched or read before. He could bluff, but if he was actually asked to participate in a detailed discussion, he would rather not.
Taking advantage of Aizen and Albedo's scientific discussion, Li Yue simply walked out of the camp and began trying out his newly acquired power.
Andrius' Power of the North Wind contained the power of wind and ice, making it exceptionally compatible with the environment of the mountain.
According to Mondstadt's history, the entire Mondstadt region had originally been a frozen land covered in ice and snow. The God of Storms built a high tower to shelter some people, while the rest came to Dragonspine Mountain. This was the only place in Mondstadt not covered in ice and snow, because it was protected by the Silver Tree. People built a nation called Sal Vindagnyr here.
The Silver Tree sheltered this place, making it a paradise for humanity. Until one day, a nail fell from the sky. The Silver Tree withered, ice and snow once again covered the mountain, and the ancient kingdom was destroyed along with it.
Li Yue remembered that many Original God lore scholars had pieced together various clues and concluded that the Silver Tree was the Ley Lines. It was the Ley Lines' power that enveloped the mountain and kept out the wind and snow. After the Skyfrost Nail sealed the Ley Lines, their power could no longer function, and the blizzards returned. The ancient human kingdom, without the protection of a Demon God, was destroyed as well.
Meanwhile, the humans protected by the God of Storms followed Venti after the God of Storms fell. Venti then used his power to raise the Millennial Symphony, blowing away all of Mondstadt's snow and even altering the terrain, turning Mondstadt into a warm, habitable plain. It truly was fate.
Therefore, this sky-filling wind and snow was Mondstadt's original state.
Looking at the blizzard, Li Yue raised his right hand and converted some of his recovered Reiatsu into Elemental Power to activate the Power of the North Wind. The blizzard surrounding Dragonspine Mountain suddenly paused, then began howling once again.
Only now, the howling wind and snow had become an even colder north wind. The streams still flowing at the foot of the mountain instantly froze solid, along with the Hillichurls beside them, who were frozen in place as well.
Li Yue closed his eyes and sensed everything within the north wind. The entire mountain lay within the range of his Boreas' Authority. He could see everything on the mountain—the Hillichurls in the forest, the Fatui at the camp at the foot of the mountain, Eula soaking in an ice lake halfway up the mountain, and... wait, did I just see something incredible?
Li Yue opened his eyes in shock, then closed them again and resumed sensing. Mm, he focused all his vision on that ice lake. Not much, just one more look! Huh? Why had she put on clothes? Oh, my authority froze the lake, so she could not keep bathing. Sorry, I'm really sorry I couldn't let you enjoy your bath.
Tch, what a troublesome authority! Li Yue opened his eyes in disgust.
This authority was like a spherical domain he had expanded. Everything within this domain was perfectly clear to him.
"Does this count as a kind of Observation Haki?"
Li Yue thought of an ability from the Pirate King world.
However, compared to Observation Haki, Li Yue's ability was more troublesome. First, he needed to deploy his authority and bring everything around him into its range before he could sense that area. It was like how Venti could directly use the Thousand Winds to investigate everything happening far away.
Compared to Venti's Thousand Winds, Li Yue's sensory range was tiny, and he had to activate his authority first. Venti could see everything through the Thousand Winds at all times, and the distance he could see—if judged by the standards of a certain Holy Grail world—meant Li Yue was at most Clairvoyance C, able to see only a few kilometers away, while Venti possessed Clairvoyance EX's present sight! Anywhere on the Teyvat continent with wind, he could see!
However, within this range, Li Yue's control over the north wind was very high, and he could concentrate its power at a single point.
Li Yue stared at the Hillichurl Brute beside a bonfire at the foot of the mountain, the only one not frozen. He directly focused his power onto it. The wind and snow immediately howled toward it, instantly freezing the Hillichurl Brute that had been keeping warm by the fire. Even the bonfire could not save it.
"This is an excellent ability for clearing mobs, an excellent area-of-effect skill."
Li Yue nodded in satisfaction. It could not only clear mobs; when facing elite monsters, the wind and snow could greatly reduce the opponent's ability to move.
Next, he would try the second ability. This so-called second ability was actually one of the functions of the Power of the North Wind.
"Pursue him, Pack of Wolves!"
After deliberately making the declaration with an icy expression, Li Yue controlled the Cryo element to gather in the air. A pack of massive wolves made entirely of ice appeared before him. Though formed from ice, they could move with great agility.
Pack of Wolves Summoning. He summoned the Wolf King of the North Wind's pack to attack enemies. As long as Li Yue had enough Reiatsu to convert into Elemental Power, he could continuously summon these Ice Wolves. Besides pouncing and biting like real wolves, each could self-destruct and deal Cryo element damage over an area. Another marvelous tool for mowing down enemies!
Taking stock of the other abilities Li Yue currently possessed, Enma's Blade was his main tool for offense and retreat; the Dendro element and dream authority excelled at control; and the Power of the North Wind was highly effective for mowing down enemies and suppressing foes. Overall, Li Yue was already doing quite well.
Li Yue still had two shortcomings. The first was defense. He had no real defensive skills, and against powerful attacks from opponents of the same level, he could basically only dodge. Kensei Muguruma-level Reiatsu would not let him endure much punishment.
The second was his mana bar. Li Yue fundamentally did not possess Elemental Power. Instead, he used his authority to convert Reiatsu into Elemental Power. The advantage was that he was not restricted by worlds and would not be confined to Teyvat. The disadvantage was that the effect his authority could achieve depended entirely on the strength of Li Yue's Reiatsu. With his current Kensei Muguruma-level Reiatsu, Li Yue believed the power he could wield was already enough to contend with a Demon God at Osial's level.
It was just that, in terms of endurance, he might not yet be able to compete with a war Demon God like that. After all, ordinary Captain-level Bleach were famous for emptying their mana bar after one full combo. Those capable of prolonged combat were all ancient monsters beyond Captain level, or Reiatsu monsters like Aizen.
Am I right, Kensei Muguruma?
"Mr. Albedo's alchemy truly is a wondrous technique."
"Mr. Aizen's soul research is also remarkable. I never imagined souls could have so many elements."
After testing his newly acquired authority, Li Yue returned to the camp and saw Aizen and Albedo praising one another.
"It seems the two of you have temporarily finished your exchange."
"Li Yue-kun, you're back. Mr. Albedo and I have just completed a simple exchange regarding our respective research."
Aizen smiled at Li Yue.
"The knowledge related to alchemy has truly benefited me greatly."
"Mr. Aizen's theories regarding soul research have also benefited me greatly. This is the first time I have learned about research into souls, and it has provided an entirely different direction for my future alchemical research."
Albedo also raised a hand to indicate his agreement, making Li Yue raise an eyebrow.
What, Albedo, were you planning to perform soul transmutation? I know about that. I've seen plenty of alchemy where you clap your hands together and transmute whatever you call out. Want me to introduce you to a Philosopher's Stone filled with the wails of souls?
"It seems your exchange was very pleasant. I think you two can communicate more in the future. After all, today's discussion was only the most basic exchange, wasn't it?"
"I would be delighted. Exchanges between researchers from different worlds can broaden my thinking."
As a researcher, Aizen was the first to nod, while Albedo likewise expressed his agreement.
"I agree as well. Research is not something completed in a moment. More communication allows research to delve deeper, and as Mr. Aizen said, research from different worlds can provide completely different lines of thought. That is excellent for me too."
The two researchers agreed to communicate more in the future, after which the three of them sat down and chatted casually. Li Yue could not stay outside forever. Although the wind and snow could not affect him, he still did not want to keep standing outside in the wind and eating snow.
None of the three were ordinary people, so staying up all night was no problem. They chatted about this and that until dawn arrived.
After dawn, Albedo said he needed to return to Mondstadt City. He had not brought enough paint with him, and if he wanted to draw illustrations for Li Yue, he needed to go back and prepare more things. Aizen also wanted to return to his own world.
Although his exchange with Albedo had been enjoyable, he now wanted even more to return to his laboratory and thoroughly study the Dragon Heart and Forbidden Knowledge he had just acquired. Those were the greatest gains from this trip to Teyvat!
Li Yue very politely opened a spatial gate to Mondstadt City and sent Albedo back. Then he used Bankai to open a spatial gate to the world of Bleach, allowing Aizen to return to his research.
As for Li Yue himself, he would not go to the Bleach world for now. The plot had not fully begun yet. He would go have fun once Ichigo Kurosaki and the others entered the Soul Society. Li Yue did not want to miss Ascension Hair Gel Hand's famous scene.
After sending Aizen away, Li Yue took advantage of his still-abundant Reiatsu and opened another gate to the world of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend. When night fell, Li Yue had left that world for the Bleach world, leaving Venti and Nahida to play on their own in the Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend world. Now it was dawn. He had no idea what the two of them had done all night. After all, they were staying in Tokyo. There were far too many places to have fun in Tokyo at night.
A deep-blue spatial gate opened. Li Yue stepped through it and landed on a wooden floor, looking around at his surroundings in confusion.
"Why did it open directly into someone's home?"
What lay before him was a Japanese apartment interior commonly seen in slice-of-life anime: a bed, a desk, a coffee table, a rug, and a small sofa. The desk stood opposite the bed, and on it sat a laptop with a red casing.
"And this place looks... a little familiar... Could it be that the next development is!"
Click—
Just as Li Yue expected, the bathroom door in the apartment opened.
Li Yue turned his head and saw a black-haired beautiful girl draped in a bath towel walking out of the bathroom while drying her hair with both hands. With both arms raised as she rubbed her hair, she looked at Li Yue and froze on the spot.
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Kasumigaoka was completely dumbfounded. After Li Yue left last night, she had sent off Venti and Nahida, who had arrived with Li Yue. She had not sent them out of this world, but to the station so they could take the train to the city center and have fun. Then she reflected on everything that had happened that day before getting a good night's sleep.
When she got up in the morning, her hair was a mess, so she simply washed it and took a shower.
Yet the moment she finished showering and came out, she discovered that an extra person had appeared in her room!
"Hi, Shiyu-senpai. Good morning."
Li Yue, standing before Kasumigaoka, smiled and greeted Kasumigaoka Utaha.
"I was wondering why this room looked so familiar. So it's your room, Shiyu-senpai. By the way, you're showering so early in the morning? Are you going out later?"
"..."
Kasumigaoka slowly closed her wine-red eyes and lowered her head slightly. Only after several seconds did she raise her head and open her eyes again. Her beautiful wine-red eyes stared fixedly at Li Yue, while a terrifying smile appeared on her face.
"Hehehe~~ Li Yue-kun, how would you like to die?"
Li Yue also put away his smile, his expression becoming incomparably serious.
"If possible, please absolutely squeeze my neck between your black-stockinged thighs and suffocate me to death! As for the position, I choose to lie on the floor while you sit on my chest and clamp my neck like that. If convenient, you can also cover my face with your skirt, which will help obstruct my breathing."
"To make me lower my guard, I suggest that you first rub my face with your thighs. That will make me relax my vigilance and immerse myself in your gentle assault, causing me to forget to struggle. This way, the likelihood of my death will greatly increase!"
"At the same time, it will allow me to achieve the accomplishment of dying beneath a skirt!"
"This is my lifelong request!"
After saying that, he deeply bowed to Kasumigaoka.
"..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had originally been furious, was completely stunned on the spot. Then she directly raised one foot and kicked toward Li Yue's lowered face.
Her fair sole struck Li Yue's face directly, kicking him flying. He spun three and a half times to the right in midair before landing perfectly flat on the floor.
Having come to a youthful slice-of-life world, he naturally had to play along with the youthful slice-of-life world's rules, didn't he?
Lying on the floor, Li Yue's nose dripped a stream of blood, but he did not care in the slightest, because at the very moment he was kicked away, he had incomparably accurately caught sight of the scenery beneath that white bath towel.
"There really wasn't..."
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