"Little Xia, if different dimensions exist, do you think it's possible to travel to the world of Genshin Impact?" Chen Luo asked Yun Xia as school was about to end.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Dimensions are dimensions, games are games, and anime is anime. Don't mix them up," Yun Xia retorted, rolling her eyes at Chen Luo.
"But don't you think some talents sound exactly like they're from anime or games? Like the ones mentioned in that book—[Blade Master], [Matchmaking Fox Spirit], [Bilibili], and your [Magical Girl]. They all have strong anime and game vibes."
Not to mention my own [Traveler].
Honestly, Chen Luo's Traveler talent was practically identical to the protagonist from Genshin Impact in every way.
That Traveler could journey across countless worlds—so could Chen Luo.
That Traveler wielded a dull blade to cut through everything—so did Chen Luo.
That Traveler could take on commissions—Chen Luo could too.
That Traveler earned Primogems for completing commissions—same for Chen Luo.
That Traveler could gacha for waifus—Chen Luo... well, his talent panel at least claimed it was possible.
Of course, Chen Luo believed his Traveler was slightly superior—while that Traveler hopped between worlds within a universe, he crossed between entirely separate realities.
"My talent is [Witch], not [Magical Girl]! Stop listening to Liu Wenxuan's nonsense—it's [Witch]!" Yun Xia emphasized through gritted teeth.
"Got it, magical girl. So, magical girl, are you afraid of tentacle monsters?"
"Tentacle my ass!" The moment those words left his mouth, Yun Xia grabbed Chen Luo's arm and twisted.
"Stop watching weird stuff!"
"But if you haven't watched weird stuff, how do you know what I'm referring to? And why do you know about tentacle monsters and magical girls?" Chen Luo eyed Yun Xia with newfound interest.
This girl's knowledge might be broader than he thought.
"..."
"I see! So tentacle monsters really are the natural enemy of magical girls!" Chen Luo declared triumphantly.
"Chen Luo, say one more word and I'll turn you into a tentacle monster right now!" Yun Xia completely ignored the fact they were in class, wrapping an arm around Chen Luo's neck while pressing a ruler against his throat.
Believe it or not, in terms of raw strength, Chen Luo was no match for Yun Xia.
Damn, are all magical girls freakishly strong?
Though threatening someone with a ruler seemed childish, the glint of cold light along its edge sent a shiver down Chen Luo's spine.
If he remembered correctly, among the Clow Cards, there was one called—[The Sword].
A quick check of Yun Xia's cards would reveal its description:
[The Sword] (4-star exclusive offensive card): The Sword card can be imbued into a wand, transforming it into a blade. With mastery, it can be attached to any object. If the wielder possesses the will to sever something, the sword can cut through anything.
Price: Not sold separately.
(Note: Automatically grants [Sword Proficiency] when used)
See how overpowered this card was? And Yun Xia had over fifty similar cards.
How scared was Chen Luo right now?
Extremely.
Only the teacher's sharp glare finally forced Yun Xia to release him.
Even seated by the window in the second-to-last row, their antics weren't exactly subtle.
"Little Xia, can I ask you something?"
"Go ahead," Yun Xia huffed, finally letting go.
"How old were you when your talent awakened?"
"Fourteen. Why?"
"So around ninth grade?"
"Roughly," Yun Xia nodded.
"Did you notice any signs before it awakened?"
"Hmm... I did get stronger, and animals became more drawn to me right before it happened."
"Only a few days prior? Nothing earlier?"
"Why so many questions? The book clearly states even S-rank talents only show signs five or six days in advance. Like you—my [Wind] card only started reacting to you the day your [Wandering Swordsman] talent awakened."
"Oh." Chen Luo fell silent.
His talent had always been peculiar. While others only noticed changes days before awakening, his signs had appeared two years early.
And while others awakened naturally, since when did talents require a thousand good deeds first?
Had his talent awakened two years ago, although Chen Luo would not say that he would kill gods and Buddhas, he should have no problem crushing several of himself with a slap.
Four days in, Chen Luo was already earning 200+ Primogems daily through various methods, totaling 865.
At just 100 Primogems per day, two years would've netted him 70,000—enough for four 10-pulls.
Meaning at least four 5-star items and forty 4-star items.
What a waste...
Then again, an unclassifiable talent like his was never meant to be easily obtained.
"Hey little Xia, are all magical girls as physically strong as you?"
"Of course not! Some mages are so frail they'd get knocked out by one punch. Just like clouds."
"Cluods?"
"Just like clouds! They look thick but scatter with a breeze."
"What a weird analogy."
"Enough about that. A'Luo, what are your summer plans? Your [Wandering Swordsman] requires constant travel—where will you go first? Do you even have the money? And aren't you visiting the Abyss?" Yun Xia rapid-fired questions.
"Money's no issue. As the saying goes, a wandering swordsman survives anywhere. Besides, my family isn't poor—just me. If it's for proper travel, my parents will support it."
Chen Luo's parents never skimped on meaningful expenses. His seemingly ordinary bicycle cost as much as a car.
Yet now, even basic living expenses were tight—especially with two mouths to feed.
As for the 10,000 yen...
Let's just say gold was more reliable. Though some required certificates, it could still be sold at low prices.
Yen had serial numbers—spending it casually might work, but depositing it? Chen Luo didn't dare try.
And daily spending? They were in China—yen wasn't exactly useful here.
Try buying toys with yen and you'd be lucky to avoid getting slapped.
"Where to travel... I don't know."
"You don't know?"
"My talent says to follow my heart's path. Until I take the next step, I won't know which direction to go." Chen Luo fabricated smoothly.
"Your talent is such a hassle," Yun Xia complained.
"But it keeps improving my physique through travel. Right now, I'm already twice as strong as before."
Thanks to commission rewards, Chen Luo could now overpower multiple copies of his past self with pure strength alone—no skills needed.
Proof that enhancements worked.