I opened a shop on the Astral Train-Chapter 48

On a sunny afternoon, Hu Tao, Ying, Kevin, and the other girls took the four little ones on a merchant ship to Guyun Pavilion.

Considering the number of people, Hu Tao rented a larger cruise ship.

Rios lay at the bow, enjoying the sea breeze.

Inside the cabin, everyone sat together, chatting and gossiping. Since it would take some time to reach Guyun Pavilion, Kevin, March 7th, Ying, and the others started playing a game of cards while Hu Tao, Amber, and Eula watched from the side.

Meanwhile, the four little ones gathered around Klee's schoolbag. Klee placed it on the floor and excitedly pulled out bouncing bombs, one after another.

The other three eagerly took one each. Finally, Klee proudly presented an oversized bouncing bomb.

"Hehe~ This is my new invention! I made it using materials Brother Yuri gave me! This super bouncing bomb will definitely catch tons of fish!"

The other three looked at Klee in admiration. She could make bombs with her bare hands—how amazing!

Not long after, the boatman at the front of the ship called out.

"Dear guests, we're about to dock!"

Everyone packed up their things.

Hu Tao glanced at the playing cards on the table, scooped them up with a smirk, and planned to play later with Xiangling and Xingqiu.

Rios was the first to disembark, scanning the surroundings to ensure there was no danger before letting the four little ones off.

As soon as they touched land, the kids took off running. Rios quickly followed after them.

Kevin chuckled as he watched Rios playing babysitter. "With Rios around, we don't even need to watch Klee."

The other girls nodded in agreement. Rios practically shadowed the four kids wherever they went.

The four little ones had wandered to a shallow beach. Klee squealed in excitement as tiny fish swam around her feet.

"Fish! Fish! Klee's here to play with you~ Bouncing bomb!"

She threw a bouncing bomb far into the water, then quickly covered her ears.

A few seconds later—

"Boom!!!"

A massive wave shot into the sky, sending seawater splashing ten meters high before falling back down.

Along with the cascading water, a rain of dazed, floating fish covered the surface.

Klee cheered. "It worked! Klee caught fish!"

Seeing her success, Bailu grinned and grabbed a bomb of her own.

"Me too! Here goes!"

Thanks to her strength, she hurled the bomb even farther than Klee.

Another explosion erupted, sending more fish flying.

The waters around Guyun Pavilion were remote and teeming with fish, making it the perfect spot.

Diona and Hook, seeing the fun, joined in.

The laughter of four mischievous kids happily "fishing."

At the bottom of Guyun Pavilion, a certain sealed demon god was getting increasingly irritated.

Who are these wild brats? Why are they blowing up fish over my head?! Do they have no sense of respect?

That's right. The demon god sealed beneath the pavilion was none other than Osel, the same one Zhongli had defeated and imprisoned.

Already frustrated by his imprisonment, Osel had been attempting to take a peaceful nap.

And yet—

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Explosions kept shaking the waters above him, disrupting his rest.

If not for this cursed seal, he would have stormed up there and taught these little troublemakers a lesson!

Alas, bound by the seal, all he could do was endure.

The four little ones continued their "fishing" spree, amassing a mountain of seafood as a result.

They played for nearly two hours before Kevin and the other girls, having finished fishing, returned to gather them.

Considering the time it would take to sail back to Liyue Harbor, they would be able to rest for a while before dinner.

Kevin proudly hoisted a massive, one-meter-long fish onto his shoulder.

The fish had a fishing line still attached to its mouth.

Fish's internal monologue: Yes, I am a fish. I had already broken the line and was about to escape when that little gray-haired menace suddenly pulled out a giant sword and evaporated the entire section of the sea I was in. Now I'm here. My fate is sealed. Salt, oil, soy sauce, and vinegar—here I come...

March 7th waved to the four little ones, who were still "fishing."

"Kids, it's time to go home!"

Hearing this, Klee suddenly pulled out her biggest creation yet.

"Sister Bailu, Hook, Diona! Help me!"

The three rushed over.

With all their combined strength, the four little ones lifted the super bouncing bomb.

Bailu took a deep breath.

"Alright, on my count—"

"3..."

"2..."

"1..."

"Throw!!!"

The four of them heaved the enormous bomb, sending it soaring into the deep sea.

Then, giggling, they scampered back to shore, ready to pack up and head home.

Under the sea, Osel finally let out a sigh of relief.

Finally, those little devils are gone. I can finally—

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Just as he was about to turn over and get comfortable, he noticed something falling from above.

A tiny black dot.

It was falling fast, heading straight toward him.

Osel squinted. What is that? Why does it look familiar?

He thought for a moment.

Then his eyes widened in horror.

Wait... No. No no no no—

BOOM!!!

A blinding white light engulfed the depths of Guyun Pavilion.

On the beach, everyone eagerly watched as the four little ones' final super bouncing bomb detonated.

Kevin, March 7th, and the other girls suddenly regretted not bringing their own bombs. Fishing was fun, but frying fish? That was clearly superior.

So, they made a decision—tomorrow, they'd be back with more bombs. As soon as they returned, they would find Topaz and place an order!

On the shore, a blinding white flash erupted, followed by a roaring mushroom cloud.

For a moment, it almost seemed as if the cloud itself had come alive, shouting two words:

"Peace!!!!"

Kevin took a sharp breath, staring at the sea in shock. "Whoa! Klee, what exactly did you put in that bomb? That was insane!"

High above the ocean, something massive was caught in the explosion—a super big fish soaring into the sky alongside the mushroom cloud.

Osel, who had just regained his vision, blinked in confusion. Wait... am I... flying?

It wasn't until he crashed back into the sea that Osel fully processed what had happened.

Hold on... Did those little gremlins just shatter my seal?!

Realization dawned, followed by an uproarious, echoing laugh.

"Hahahaha! I'm finally free! Morax! Come out and face me!"

With a single motion, Osel manipulated the sea, summoning colossal waves. The skies darkened as storm clouds churned above, and the wind howled violently. Towering waves surged, crashing toward Liyue Harbor.

Panic spread through the city as people scrambled for higher ground.

At the Jade Chamber

Ningguang and Keqing immediately mobilized the Jade Chamber, preparing for battle. There was no way they would let Osel wreak havoc on Liyue Harbor.

Ganyu and Yelan rushed to the chamber just in time.

Seeing Ganyu, Ningguang's expression lit up. "Ganyu! Quickly, contact the Adepti! The demon god Osel has broken free!"

Understanding the severity of the situation, Ganyu wasted no time, summoning her adeptal powers to reach her master.

Less than a minute later, a gust of wind roared through the chamber—Xiao had arrived.

"Demon-conquering Yaksha, Xiao, at your service."

Ganyu's eyes widened. "Demon Conquering Sage!"

Xiao gave her a brief nod. "The other Adepti are on their way. Let's stall him until they arrive."

Summoning his Hepu Yuan, he turned to face the raging storm, eyes locked onto Osel.

Back at Guyun Pavilion

The four little ones had gone suspiciously quiet, guilt settling in as they watched the chaos unfold.

Klee lowered her head. "Klee... might have caused a little problem."

Bailu patted her shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry, Klee. We all did this together. If there's punishment, we'll face it as a team!"

Diona and Hook nodded in agreement.

"That's right! Klee, Hook is with you!"

"Yeah! We're in this together."

At that moment, Kevin strode over, dropping a massive fish onto the sand in front of them.

"Don't worry, Klee. Your big sis Kevin's got this. Take care of my fish while I handle this mess."

The storage ring on Kevin's finger gleamed as the Judgment of Shamash materialized in her hands.

She gripped it tightly, her aura surging as she gathered power.

In the distance

Osel narrowed his eyes, noticing Kevin. "Hah! Foolish mortal. You stand so far away, with no ships—how do you plan to reach me? Who do you think you are? Morax? Pah!"

His taunt was cut short when Kevin swung his sword.

"Judgment of Shamash! Unsheath! One Slash to Cleave the Sea!"

A massive arc of fiery sword energy streaked across the ocean, evaporating seawater as it tore through the waves.

Osel barely had time to process what was happening before the attack slammed into him.

A guttural, agonized roar erupted as flames engulfed his massive form.

Severely wounded, Osel wailed and thrashed. Realizing another attack was coming, he did the only thing he could—he turned and fled toward the deep sea.

Kevin narrowed his eyes. "Oh, you think you can run?"

"Judgment of Shamash! Tribulation and Annihilation!"

With one final, devastating slash, Kevin cleaved through the closing waves, evaporating the entire sea in the area, creating a vast vacuum.

Osel, caught off guard, suddenly found himself flailing—not in the ocean, but on newly exposed land.

His mind reeled. Wait, wasn't I just swimming?! Why does this feel like solid ground?!

A sudden heat scorched his back. Turning, his pupils shrank in terror.

Above him, Kevin descended, sword burning with righteous fury.

Oh no...

Before he could react, Kevin's blade struck.

Darkness consumed him.

Kevin landed with a smirk and kicked the unconscious Osel. "Trying to run? You're a fish caught by Klee. You can't escape. Yuri's gonna give you a nice salt, soy sauce, and vinegar bath tonight."

At the Jade Chamber

Ningguang, Keqing, Ganyu, and Yelan stood frozen, their eyes locked on Osel's limp body.

A demon god—defeated. Just like that.

Ningguang exhaled slowly. "Kevin... is that powerful?"

Keqing swallowed, her voice slightly shaky. "Osel is a demon god, right, Ganyu?"

Before Ganyu could respond, Cloud Retainer's voice rang out. "Indeed, he is. Let us descend and assess the situation."

Minutes later

Kevin stood triumphantly on the boat, striking a pose as March 7th snapped a picture of him and Osel.

As soon as he had landed that final blow, Hu Tao had immediately bought a cruise ship to pick her up. There was no way the original boat owner would dare come near such a battlefield, so she had simply purchased the ship outright.

"March, let's do another one! I want a heroic pose this time."

Kevin placed one foot on Osel's head, giving a thumbs-up.

March 7th laughed and took the shot. "Got it! Anyone else want a picture?"

Hu Tao shot her hand up instantly.

"Me! Me! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I need a photo with a demon god!"

She grinned to herself. This would look amazing at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor entrance. The perfect intimidation tactic against troublemakers.

After her turn, Hu Tao proudly showed off her picture to Keqing.

"Keqing, what do you think of my pose?"

Keqing studied the image and nodded. "It looks good."

Beside her, Ying gave a goofy thumbs-up and had March 7th take a few more shots.

Satisfied with the photos, Ying carefully stored them away, already planning to post them inside the RV.

Kevin, meanwhile, stretched his arms and grinned.

"Well, that was fun. Anyone up for round two tomorrow?"