latelenovela Chapter 707 Water Tank Hanging in Mid-Air
Chapter 707 Water Tank Hanging in Mid-Air
After leaving the Dust-Song Pot, the young master continued his "harassment" business as always, while Xu Ning took Kong and Paimon to the Debo Grand Hotel to check in.
"Brother, I have money, you don't need to spend it..."
Upon hearing Xu Ning instruct the front desk to put all the bills on his end, Kong hurriedly declined.
"It's a unique custom in Liyue, so don't worry about the small amount of money. If you really feel bad about it, when you're wandering around Fontaine, if you come across some sea dew flowers again, pick some for your brother. I'm also very interested in that pouch, but I didn't expect that I would have to bring my own materials."
Kong immediately nodded in agreement, “Collecting Sea Dew Flowers is actually quite easy, but it requires specific conditions to activate them. They only bloom when they encounter abundant water elements, and their stamens happen to be what the Magic Pocket needs. Therefore, a collector with a Water-type Divine Eye would be the most convenient.”
No wonder the vendors here have to bring their own materials; it's really quite troublesome.
"So, you've already activated your water elemental constitution at the Seven God Statues?"
Hearing Xu Ning's question, Kong smiled and said, "Yes, brother. Moreover, after activating it, I also discovered that the water in Fengdan is different from other places. I can even breathe underwater."
Xu Ning was taken aback. You can breathe underwater? That's like going back into amniotic fluid.
"Is it only you who can breathe, or people with the Water God's Eye, or everyone... no, I've seen heavy diving suits for sale on the street, not everyone can."
Sora seemed not to have thought about this question, and could only say hesitantly, "I guess... I guess anyone with a strong sense of water element should be able to do it? But it's hard to say, at least Paimon wouldn't be one."
Xu Ning raised his hand and looked at his Wine Elemental Eye. His wine was essentially a transformation of water. He wondered if he could drown if he fell into the water. He would like to try it out when he had the chance.
Because Xu Ning was going to see the performance with Fu Ningna, she did not go with Kong Yue the next day.
The next morning, Xu Ning went to Mo Mang Palace early and, unsurprisingly, once again enjoyed the dessert specially prepared by the Water God.
Because we arrived early, there weren't many people queuing at the opera house entrance, and our group easily entered the second floor of the opera house.
It was only this time that Xu Ning discovered that the guards of the Court of Justice responsible for guarding the opera house entrance were actually in charge of collecting and storing the Eye of God, placing it in a specially marked box, and waiting for its owner to return it when he came out of the opera house.
"So, the opera house actually doesn't allow people to bring the Eye of God in."
Xu Ning raised his hand and glanced at the Eye of God embedded in his wine gourd, then glanced at the one shining brightly on Clorinde's chest. This infinitely damned yet infinitely convenient privilege!
Looking down from the VIP seats, the prop master on stage was making final preparations with Linni, while audience members were gradually entering and taking their seats.
To Xu Ning's surprise, the Supreme Judge of Fontaine, Navelette, was also sitting in the audience below. Although it was the first row, it was still far from the luxurious VIP seats, given his status...
“Oh, that’s his reserved seat,” Fu Ningna explained when she saw Xu Ning’s surprise. “He said that as a judge, to represent justice, one cannot be too special and must be like an ordinary person.”
Xu Ning nodded with some admiration. To be able to do this despite such a high position and power, whether it was real or an act, was worthy of respect.
Clarinde stepped forward and said to Frynn, "Lady Frynn, the performance is about to begin. Let's take our seats."
"Wait a little longer, wait a little longer..."
Wait?
Xu Ning glanced at the stage, then at Fu Ningna. What was there to wait for? If you don't sit down, I have to stand with you. Yesterday I stood to watch an extremely long trial; I can't stand to watch a magic show that's unlikely to be too amazing today.
Okay, you forced me to do it.
Xu Ning took out a pair of glasses from his pocket, put them on, and then looked at Funina. The girl's thoughts were immediately reflected in the lenses.
These glasses were modified from that commemorative glasses; Xu Ning would never use them to spy on other people's minds.
However, this somewhat eccentric water god was really unpredictable, so Xu Ning had no choice but to offend him.
Why isn't that kid here yet? He's so unpunctual! It's tiring keeping up this act, and it looks weird. No, I can't give up… Ah, he's here…
Xu Ning looked down and saw Kong and Paimon, who was floating beside him, slowly strolling in.
Fu Ningna immediately put one hand on her hip, raised her chin slightly, and adopted a disdainful expression.
Xu Ning was speechless. "Lord Water God, what are you doing? He has no idea you're here."
Fortunately, the empty seat was right next to Navelette's. After exchanging a few words, the empty seat suddenly turned and looked in their direction.
Funina gave a smug "humph" and turned to walk towards her throne without looking back.
Xu Ning rubbed his temples and took off his glasses. He didn't want to look anymore; he was too tired.
You've been standing here in this pose since you came in, just to show him your disdain?
This isn't just being immature; it's clearly a case of intellectual deficiency, and a huge one at that.
Once Funina was seated, Xu Ning finally leaned back comfortably in his chair.
The opera house gradually darkened, leaving only the spotlights illuminating the stage.
Next, Linni's performance began.
A hat suspended in mid-air, fluttering playing cards, pigeons taking flight—various props materialized out of thin air from his hands and hat, eliciting gasps and applause from the audience…
Xu Ning, on the other hand, was not interested.
Not to mention that I had seen countless more exquisite magic tricks in my previous life, and knowing that Fontaine even had such a convenient magic pocket, I was even less surprised by this kind of trick of conjuring objects out of thin air.
Simply tie two magic pockets to your wrists and sew them to the bottom of your hat, and you'll naturally get whatever you want.
Even if he were to go on stage himself, with the magical treasures he possessed, he could easily throw out three tables, two stools, or even a god.
However, the audience in Fontainebleau was clearly enjoying the performance, and amidst cheers, the highlight of the evening soon arrived.
The water tank escaped, and a person suddenly appeared.
The two magic shows were listed in advance on the promotional flyer, and Xu Ning could roughly guess what kind of magic they were.
The escape from the water tank was no longer just a simple illusion; they even added ropes, chains, and timers to increase the difficulty for the escapees.
Linnie and Lynette's performances weren't that complicated.
Lynette was trapped in a sealed water tank. In the blink of an eye, as bubbles rose, Lynette disappeared from the tank, leaving only her clothes inside. Moments later, Lynette (wearing her clothes) suddenly appeared behind the magician Linnie below.
The audience erupted in cheers and applause.
Xu Ning didn't look at the two people below, but stared at the water tank hanging in mid-air. Inside, a complete set of clothes stood quietly in the flawless, transparent water, as if a young girl had just dissolved there.