Chapter 68: Fishing with Explosives

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At Dragonspine's icy lake:

"Jumpy Dumpty!" Klee gleefully tossed a bomb towards some foxes, while Albedo stood nearby with a smile.

With a loud "boom," the bomb exploded underwater, emitting a brilliant flash of light as fish and water splashed high into the sky.

Moments later, both the water and fish returned to the lake, but the fish floated belly-up.

However, these resilient creatures swiftly recovered and resumed swimming around, showcasing their tenacity for life.

"Huh? Why didn't they die?" Confused, Klee peered into the water, suspecting her bombs might have expired.

Albedo chuckled, "The harsh environment here makes the mountain fishes more robust. Feel free to keep bombing them, Klee!"

"Hmph, I see. Well, Klee still has super Jumpy Dumpties!" Klee snorted, eyeing the fish in disdain.

Albedo smiled; these were his newly developed fortified potions after all, not Elyse's creations.

Klee opened her backpack and took out a large Jumpy Dumpty bomb, having learned this technique from her phone.

"Full power! Gonna blow 'em all up!" Holding the bomb with both hands, she hurled it towards the lake.

With a massive "Boom...," water splashed violently, causing the ice-rimmed shore to begin collapsing.

"Run!" Albedo swiftly pulled Klee back as the ground where she had been standing started crumbling. Thankfully, he managed to tug her away just in time.

As Albedo observed the ice lake now significantly larger, his lips couldn't help but twitch slightly. Klee was clearly evolving into Lady Alice territory; no wonder Jean didn't want her bombing fish.

It seems next time, they should take Klee to the sea for fishing explosions...

"Look, Albedo-nii, Klee blew up all the fish!" With pride, Klee pointed at the surface of the lake, where numerous dead fish floated atop the water.

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Meanwhile, the explosion also woke up Bennett, who had finished devouring all the food from his backpack.

"Dying during an adventure might be considered fortunate for an Adventurer!" Bennett muttered, staring at the iron bars.

Just as he spoke, the iron gate unexpectedly swung open. Bennett was taken aback, unsure of what just happened.

A white-haired youth approached, looking puzzled. He had been hunting wild boars when, seemingly by chance, something clicked, and the iron gate suddenly opened!

"Hello! Thank you for saving me!" Bennett scratched his head, expressing deep gratitude towards Razor.

"No... problem!" After a moment's hesitation, Razor managed to utter three words.

"Are you an adventurer too? There's not much worth finding inside there." As Bennett spoke, his stomach grumbled loudly, reminding him how rejuvenating it felt to have escaped danger.

"Grrumble..." Another growl echoed, catching Bennett off guard—it wasn't coming from his own stomach!

Razor, with his head lowered, remained silent.

"You must be hungry as well. I'll treat you to a meal!" Smiling, Bennett wrapped an arm around Razor and led him towards Mondstadt.

"Th-thank you!" Razor nodded stiffly, recalling that meals were always associated with Lupical...

"Oh right, have you joined any adventure groups yet? Would you like to join my Bennett Adventure Group? I think you'd make a great Adventurer..."

"Adventuring, is it like hunting?"

"Yes, similar to hunting, but even more thrilling, and the rewards can be..."

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Upon returning home, Lin Feng gently pushed Eula's door, only to find it tightly locked.

"Eula, could you please come out for a moment?" he softly asked.

"N-no...I can't!" Eula, blushing deeply, immediately declined.

"I'm leaving for Liyue tomorrow, and maybe..." Lin Feng tried again.

"What? Why are you going to Liyue?!" Eula flung open the door, looking at Lin Feng with mixed emotions.

She feared her rejection had broken his heart, prompting him to leave her behind.

"Uh-huh!" Lin Feng nodded, noticing Eula's strong reaction; it seemed he was close to succeeding in his pursuit.

However, this further solidified his resolve to be away for some time. After all, a reunion following a long absence might make winning her over even easier.

"Is it because of what happened earlier...?" Eula hesitantly asked, gazing at Lin Feng.

"Nope! I need to expand my market in Liyue. Are you feeling reluctant about me leaving? If so, I won't go. Markets can't compare to my dear Eula, hehe!" Lin Feng playfully explained, maintaining eye contact with her.

Eula's face turned crimson, yet she stubbornly responded, "Hmph, not at all. Who would miss you? When you're gone, I...I'll just have one less meal to prepare!"

"Ahh, how heartbreaking! After all I've done for you, you won't even cook me one meal!" Lin Feng sighed dramatically, feigning deep disappointment.

Eula felt a pang in her heart at Lin Feng's words, as if she had become some great villain, hurting his efforts and sacrifices.

"Hmph, remember this grudge, I certainly will!" Eula looked at Lin Feng with a hint of defiance.

"Alright then, make sure to hold onto it for a lifetime!" Lin Feng suddenly burst out laughing, teasing Eula.

"Of course, my memory is impeccable!" Eula nodded confidently, acting as if it were obvious.

"You really won't miss me at all?" Lin Feng gazed at Eula, seeking confirmation once more.

"Hmph... Only dogs would miss you!" Eula snorted dismissively.

"Well... That little dog who bit me that day definitely will!" A subtle hint of mischief crossed Lin Feng's face, as he casually flexed his hand.

Eula blushed deeply, remaining silent. Inwardly, she reassured herself, "It was just a dog bite; it has nothing to do with me. Hmph!"

"Regardless of whether you miss me or not, I'll miss you dearly. So every night, I'll call you, and you better answer!" Lin Feng smiled warmly at Eula.

"Hmph, I won't answer!" Eula responded defiantly, almost making Lin Feng reconsider leaving. The thought of not seeing his wife Eula for so many days felt unbearable.

"If you don't answer, I'll keep calling until you do! Even switch phones if needed, hehe!" Lin Feng chuckled mischievously, showcasing his knack for being stubborn and playful.

Eula placed her hands on her hips, looking indignant - how could someone be so shameless?!

Quickly, Lin Feng took out his phone and snapped a photo with a "click." He immediately set it as his screensaver; this pouting version of Eula was truly adorable!

"You!" Realizing the situation, Eula reacted swiftly, determined not to let such an image persist. She lunged to grab the phone.

"Heh heh, now you're mine forever!" Lin Feng darted back to his room.

Eula followed closely behind, pinning Lin Feng onto the bed. But Lin Feng wasn't about to give up easily; he swiftly tossed the phone away.

Then, he flipped over and tightly embraced Eula, pressing his face firmly against her Slime body, nearly losing his breath.

The intense warmth from Lin Feng's exhalations enveloped Eula, causing her limbs to feel weak and drained of energy instantly!