Arcane Detective of the Steam Age
Chapter 682

The Third Haven

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When Li Wei opened his eyes, he saw an unfamiliar ceiling.

Well, how should he put it...

He had to admit that Shuni's way of thanking him was simple and direct, with everything a heroic romance ought to have. An inn, a room, a bed.

And a goddess.

Frankly, it had taken Li Wei quite by surprise.

But he had to admit that Shuni was very... good.

Perhaps that was what being a god meant. Fortunately, Li Wei's will was firm enough. Otherwise, he might have woken up the next morning, knelt before Shuni, and sworn to be her devoted simp for the rest of his life.

Hmm... no wonder that goddess of magic had managed to find so many people to have children with her.

Fortunately, Li Wei wasn't particularly concerned about such minor details.

He dressed and left the room, only to find Shuni sitting by the window, gazing at the scenery outside.

"So beautiful and peaceful."

Her voice was clear and lilting, without any of last night's sultry softness, and she looked utterly enchanting. Simply seeing her from behind could make someone want to stay here and spend the rest of their life quietly by her side. As if nothing else in the world mattered, so long as they could be with her forever...

"Your resistance to divinity is remarkably high."

Shuni turned to look at Li Wei.

"Generally, very few mortals can remain clearheaded in the presence of a god's Saint."

"It would be even better if you could tone down that power of yours."

Li Wei couldn't help making the jab. She smiled faintly, and the next moment, that seemingly omnipresent beauty and allure quietly vanished. She was still beautiful, but that incomparable charm was gone.

"Do all you gods trick people like this?"

"If

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