Surviving in a Collapsed World, Is Something Wrong?

in the afternoon.

Jiang Ming returned to the dormitory early because there was no problem with the courses. Thinking that there was nothing to do anyway, he started to prepare dinner for everyone so that they could have dinner as soon as they got home and review well after dinner. As for Jiang Xiao...what does she have to do with me, Jiang Ming?

Jiang Ming was humming "Angel Reconstruction" while cooking dinner and putting the golden fried chicken nuggets on a plate. Everything was normal, but what Jiang Ming didn't notice was that a white-haired ball was tiptoeing like a kitten, with its aho-hair standing up high, like an antenna that could sense danger at any time, and its eyes were fixed on Jiang Ming and the fried chicken beside him.

Without making a sound, he picked up the fried chicken, ate it, and then disappeared.

Just when Jiang Ming was about to put the remaining fried chicken on the plate, he found that the fried chicken on the plate had disappeared completely.

"..."

"Kiana, if you don't come out, what we're going to eat tonight won't be fried chicken, but rice with Kiana sauce."

Jiang Ming said while gnashing his teeth as he looked under the table.

Hearing this, Kiana slowly crawled out from under the table, and Jiang Ming put his hand on Kiana's shoulder and said with a kind face.

"Kiana~, have you seen the chicken nuggets I just fried?"

"......Um."

Kiana nodded slightly.

"Ho? Where?"

Kiana swallowed nervously and pointed to her stomach.

"Boom!"

"Well!!!"

Jiang Ming angrily hit Kiana's head, leaving a small bump, while Kiana rubbed her head and pouted in protest.

"I'm really defeated by you. How did you manage to eat six pieces of fried chicken in one go without making any sound?"

Jiang Ming rubbed Kiana's soft belly with some doubt.

When Kiana's belly was touched, her body trembled, and she pushed Jiang Ming's hand away in embarrassment.

"This is my special ability! You won't understand, little Mingzi!"

"What a strange name... No..."

Jiang Ming suddenly thought of something and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"You skipped class again?"

"Ugh! I...I..."

Kiana suddenly stuttered.

"Oh, forget it. You are Kiana after all. It would be a miracle if you could sit in the classroom for a whole day."

"hey-hey."

Kiana scratched her head a little embarrassedly.

"but......"

Jiang Ming changed the subject and spoke sternly.

"Did you climb over the wall again?"

Jiang Ming looked at Kiana's slightly bruised knee.

"Well...it was just a careless mistake on my part."

Kiana was a little anxious to cover the wound, but was stopped by Jiang Ming, who picked her up and put her on the table.

"Wow, you stinky Jiang Ming, what are you doing?!"

Kiana's originally delicate face suddenly became panicked, as if she was going to be treated inhumanely in the next second.

"Don't move, it will be fine soon."

Jiang Ming put his hand on the abrasion, and the next second, the originally red and swollen knee suddenly returned to normal, and Kiana also felt that the pain in the knee was much better.

"Eh...? Jiang Ming, what did you do? How come the wound healed suddenly?"

"Ahem, this is a treatment method that I suddenly realized."

"Eh~ Even the Paramecium wouldn't believe this if you told them."

"Okay, there's still some time before Mei and the others finish their classes, so let's talk about you skipping classes."

Jiang Ming folded his arms across his chest and stared down at Kiana.

"What did we agree on?"

"I...I forgot..."

Kiana twisted her body and looked around, trying to find a chance to escape.

"Oh, forget it. Let me take you to a place to punish you. Just treat it as a test for you alone."

"Wha...where?"

Kiana asked nervously.

"Ah."

Jiang Ming smiled faintly and snapped his fingers. A white light enveloped the two of them. The next second, both of them disappeared from the spot.

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"Whoa!"

Kiana quickly opened her eyes, and what appeared in her eyes was a strange place, which made her a little panicked, but fortunately Jiang Ming was by her side.

"Xiao Mingzi, what place is this? I have never seen it before. The scenery around here is like... traveling to another world!"

Kiana suddenly became excited again, and Jiang Ming said with a smile.

"Ahem, maybe this is a different world for you and me."

'System, what is the current timeline?'

Jiang Ming called out to the system in his heart.

[The Southern Cross Fight Tournament is about to begin]

"Wow, what a coincidence..."

"really?"

Kiana's big eyes were filled with great doubts.

"Of course, this world is called Teyvat. There are seven countries on this continent, and the place we are going to next is called Inazuma. But before we go there, we need to meet a few people first. Let's talk while we walk."

Jiang Ming took Kiana to the Southern Cross Fight Tournament, and on the way he carefully explained this world to Kiana, and specifically told her not to use Honkai energy.

When Silly Bug asked them how they came to this place, Jiang Ming confused them with his vague answer. Well, Silly Bug was so easy to fool.

"Okay, we're here."

Jiang Ming brought Kiana to the Southern Cross Martial Arts Competition.

"Hi, long time no see, Ying, Paimon."

Jiang Ming greeted them enthusiastically, and when Ying and the others saw Jiang Ming, they couldn't help but call out.

“Hey hey hey!!!”

"Jiang Ming?! Why...why did you suddenly appear here?"

"Eh? So sad, are you unhappy to see me?"

"Ah, no...no no."

Paimon waved his hands quickly.

"It's just that we haven't seen you since you killed the demon god. We were just a little surprised just now. Oh, by the way, who is that...?"

Paimon and Ying turned their eyes to Kiana, who was not far away and was curious about everything around her. They had just seen her with Jiang Ming.

"Oh, her name is Kiana, and she's my most important friend."

Jiang Ming introduced them.

"My most important friend..."

"Of course, Ying and Paimon are also my most important friends."

Jiang Ming said with a smile.

"Woo, I knew it."

Paimon acted like he was crying.

"Jiang Ming, Jiang Ming, this place is really magical! Eh? Who are they?"

Kiana looked at Ying and Paimon in front of Jiang Ming, and when she saw Paimon, it was as if she had discovered some rare creature.

"Wow! What kind of creature is this floating in the air? Can I eat it?"

"It's not a living creature, it's Paimon!! Paimon can't be eaten!!!"

Paimon stomped his feet in the air angrily.

"Okay, okay, let me introduce you."

Jiang Ming also introduced Ying and Paimon to Kiana.

"I see, you are traveling! I also traveled for a while before."

“Have you traveled, too?”

"Yeah, to find my stinky dad."

"Family? Ying is traveling to find her brother."

"Huh? What a coincidence? Then... did you find it?"

"this......"

Paimon looked at Ying with some guilt. The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became heavy. Even Kiana realized that she seemed to have said something wrong.

"OK OK."

Jiang Ming spoke up to break the deadlock.

"You guys are going to Inazuma next, right?"

"Uh-huh."

Paimon nodded quickly.

"But since we don't have the means of navigation, I heard that Beidou can take us there, but we have to participate in the Southern Cross Fight Tournament."

"Southern Cross Fighting Society? What is that?"

"To put it simply, it's a martial arts tournament, and there will be many people who think they are strong participating."

Jiang Ming explained for Kiana.

"Martial Arts Tournament? Could it be that seven heroic spirits came here to follow the contract, and by collecting seven dragon balls they can summon the Holy Grail, and as long as they make a wish to the Holy Grail they can obtain Aladdin's lamp and realize three wishes?"

"How is that possible?! What is this ingredient?!"

Jiang Ming placed his hand knife on Kiana's head, but it was more like a gentle caress than a hand knife.

Let’s get back to the topic.

"I remember the reward was an Eye of the Lordless God."

"Eye of God? Is that the thing you just mentioned, Jiang Ming, that can use the seven elements?"

"of course."

"So does that mean that as long as I get that, I can also use elemental power?"

Kiana was eager to try.

"Um... not necessarily. And I won't let you participate, Kiana."

Jiang Ming seemed to have realized what Kiana was trying to do and poured a basin of cold water on her. Are you kidding? If she hits too hard, wouldn't those who fight with her have to lie in bed for ten days or half a month?

"Ah? Why? Don't you love me anymore?"

Kiana looked pitiful.

"What a strange statement you made, where did you learn this from?"

Jiang Ming couldn't help but look surprised.

"Forehead......"

'You can't say that you read this romance novel on the recommendation of other classmates? And it clearly says that if you say this sentence, the boy will help the girl...

Oh, by the way, I seem to have heard that they always talked about the book and looked at Jiang Ming while talking, showing some kind of strange smile. Could it be that only that book can let me learn the essence? I'll ask them for it next time...

But I have to explain this first.'

"Well...I...I found a book about this in Mei's room!"

As long as Mei is brought out, Xiao Mingzi will probably believe it...

Kiana thought so.

However, when Jiang Ming heard what Kiana said, his eyes widened and his face was full of disbelief.

Mei? ! !

'The sentence just now seems to be about a girl acting cute to a boy, and then the boy trying to satisfy the girl. Does that mean Mei likes this? Or have I not satisfied her well recently? Hmm... My fault, my fault. I have to prepare myself before things get serious.'

"I see... But Kiana, you should read less of that kind of books, otherwise it is likely to lower your IQ."

Although there may be no lower limit to my IQ now...

Jiang Ming extended his index finger and warned Kiana.

"Oh, okay, okay."

Believe it? Really believe it?!

"Well, the martial arts tournament is about to start, let's go watch it."

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"Oh, Ying, you're here? Huh? Who are these two?"

Beidou looked at Jiang Ming and Kiana.

With Paimeng's introduction, Beidou and Wanye also understood that Jiang Ming in front of them was the one who killed Osel with one sword.

"I didn't expect a big shot like you would come to my place. Are you here to participate in the fighting competition? If so, they won't have any fun."

Beidou laughed loudly, as if he was looking forward to seeing Jiang Ming's move and the surprised looks of other players.

"That may disappoint you, Captain Beidou."

Jiang Ming waved his hand.

"I have no intention of participating, and I am not very interested in the Eye of God."

Then Jiang Ming looked at Wan Ye.

"If I'm not mistaken, that God's Eye belongs to your friend, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Ye's body couldn't help but tremble.

"Don't be nervous. As for the Eye of God, even if everyone present picked it up and tried it, it would be impossible to make it shine again. The real key lies in you. Wanye, you may not understand what I am saying now, but you will understand it later."

"...Sir, you are really amazing. I didn't tell you my name, but I remember what you said."

Man Ye put his hands in front of him and nodded solemnly.

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The venue for the martial arts competition.

"Well, can I join in?"

Kiana asked the person in charge of registration in front of her with anticipation.

"Wow, what a lovely lady, so what's your famous name?"

"Name?"

The cat tilted its head...

"Yes, this is the rule. The name must be reputable. At least, it cannot be someone who has no knowledge of fighting and just wants to join in the fun."

"If it's a famous name... well..."

Kiana rested her hand on her chin in thought.

"It seems not. This is my first time here."

Kiana immediately looked depressed.

"But, sister, don't be fooled by my cuteness, I'm actually a very good fighter!"

"Oh? How good is your fighting ability?"

The person in charge of registration joked, not taking it seriously at all.

Upon hearing this, Kiana went straight to a larger rock nearby.

"Hmm... Since I can't use Honkai Energy, then..."

Kiana raised her hand and punched the stone in front of her. The next second, the two-meter-high stone was instantly shattered.

Even if she doesn't use Honkai energy, her physique is comparable to that of a knight-level Honkai beast. The applicant who saw this scene was so frightened that her jaw dropped. She never expected that such a cute girl could burst out such terrifying power.

"Is this okay?"

Kiana looked at the registrants expectantly.

"Yes...Yes, of course."

The applicant nodded quickly, somewhat frightened.

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