Lin Luo stayed at the Arthur family estate for an entire night, feeling much like an emperor... Oh, don't jump to conclusions. While Lin Luo had been shedding his principles these past few days, he hadn't quite reached negative moral ground—not to the extent of emulating the Greek Pantheon with his own descendants. It was merely the sheer respect afforded to him that made him feel regal.

During the banquet, Lin Luo met many individuals whose names he knew but had never seen before, such as the legendary Arthurian Brain Trust—the very people who had been of immense help during the last Control Moon incident. While Lin Luo had to concede that this group possessed many commendable talents, he couldn't help but wonder in certain aspects: weren't you all long-lost siblings of Cirno?

Lin Luo felt deeply melancholy. He, a singular genius with an IQ of 255, comparable to Zhuge Liang, how could it be that after a thousand years, none of his descendants had inherited his brilliance? Instead, they were all hovering around 250—either chuunibyou or absolute clowns... Were they all leaning heavily towards Artoria's side?

It was a minor relief that these level-9 members of the Brain Trust were only collateral descendants, not carrying his direct bloodline, which slightly eased his gloom. However, upon seeing Arthur, he was speechless again... This one was a genuine level-9 idiot!

He thought of Hakuurei Meimu, who could already run errands, draw manga, and fight on the battlefield at the age of two, and then considered Touzaka Rei, who could conjure illusions and cause him headaches at just one year old... (The gap), that was the gap!

Even his Heroic Spirit son, while not possessing off-the-charts emotional and intellectual quotients, at least had a martial prowess that matched his. After fighting a Holy Grail War, though he lost the war, he won at life. Despite being a Heroic Spirit, he married a human wife, Sajou Ayaka, achieving a second spring after death. This could barely be considered inheriting a sliver of his flair.

But why was it that in this vast family now, besides Lin Xiaoke, there wasn't a single person with a normal IQ to be found?

Thinking this, Lin Luo immediately felt the terrifying nature of genetic mutation. Could it be that the infamous 'gutter oil' had sailed across the seas from the Central Continent to the distant Western World, or perhaps they had consumed too much Sanlu milk powder?

Lin Luo did not dwell long on these complex issues. The very next morning, he bid farewell to everyone and returned to the Bright Realm.

Then, he paid a visit to the Edil Garden.

Because the Bright Realm and the world of the Weapon Races had become truly connected, their timelines were perfectly synchronized. Thus, only a little over a year had passed since his last journey to Edil Garden. Although upon his arrival there, he did not receive the grand reception afforded by the Arthur family, his old friends quickly rushed over after resting... like Siska and the Lasati sisters.

Of course, Shiya and Gregreatz, who already resided in Edil Garden, went without saying.

In conversations with Shiya and the others, Lin Luo learned they were living well here. Whether it was the hunting of the Spirit Gem Hunters or the protection of the Holy War Angels, everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion. Moreover, since most of the Holy War Angels in the Bright Realm had attained the free life they had long desired, more and more individuals wished to visit the Bright Realm. For example, the Lasati sisters were very eager to see it, though whether they would permanently reside there was secondary.

Lin Luo naturally welcomed this prospect.

Furthermore, Lin Luo also learned from Shiya and the others that the Head Maid he sent over, Yan Ye, along with the squad of maid mechs she commanded, had made quite a name for themselves in this world due to their ruthless efficiency in pursuing the Spirit Gem Hunters. Yan Ye, in particular, was known as the Cruel Chainsaw Angel because of her bloody methods, feared by the Hunters as much as Death itself, and even mothers used her name to frighten their crying children.

"Hearing the name of Yan Ye, young children dare not utter a peep."

That was essentially the sentiment.

Hearing this, Lin Luo found it somewhat funny and frustrating.

Lin Luo did not stay long in Edil Garden, departing by noon to meet the Creator in the magic world... Speaking of which, the Creator had been in seclusion the last time he visited this world, so he hadn't seen her. Calculating it out, quite some time had passed.

This time, Lin Luo was lucky; he finally met this woman who was theoretically his mother-in-law. He also noticed that the Creator had made a massive breakthrough in strength, having reached the very limit of the Quasi-Heavenly Rank and was now accumulating power to push through to the Half-Step Heavenly Rank in one go.

In Lin Luo's estimation, the obstacles to reaching the Half-Step Heavenly Rank would not be significant; attaining the Heavenly Rank was merely a matter of time.

Of course, Lin Luo hadn't come here to discuss strength with her. The two chatted casually about various matters, and when they had nothing else to do, they started a game of chess.

On the board, Lin Luo was sharp and aggressive, every move a calculated threat, while the Creator advanced by retreating, maneuvering covertly. The battle was tense and fierce, like a duel between two Heavenly Rank powerhouses.

"I have gained much insight..." The chess game encapsulated their respective understandings of power. A single game yielded the Creator more knowledge than ten years of seclusion. Yet, after her sigh of admiration, she frowned, "Your killing intent is too heavy. Who is this aimed at?"

"What do you think?" Lin Luo countered with a smile.

The Creator said nothing. After a long moment, she checked him directly before speaking, "Your objective is too transparent; even I can see it. But that is unwise."

"How so?"

"Everyone leaves themselves a retreat path, a place to survive when the situation turns unfavorable. But you cornered yourself from the very beginning... While your momentum is indeed powerful, you have simultaneously forfeited any chance of remedy..."

Pausing, the Creator looked up at Lin Luo and said in a deep voice, "Have you truly decided?"

Lin Luo gave a wry smile. "I'm starting to regret it. I met many people these past few days, but only after meeting two did I feel the pangs of regret—one was Laura, and the other is you... You are both very intelligent."

"It’s not that we are smart; it’s that your intentions are too obvious." The Creator shook her head, then chuckled, "However, speaking of which, I am quite interested in meeting this Laura you mentioned."

"If there's an opportunity, you can see her anytime... Checkmate."

The Creator blinked, looked down at the board, and immediately frowned, "How is there an extra piece?"

"There isn't. You just didn't capture it."

"Are you cheating?"

"Sense of humor... You wouldn't understand."

In the end, relying on shameless cheating, Lin Luo won the game and took his leave.

But the Creator remained seated, looking fixedly at the concluded board. Finally, she let out a heavy sigh and muttered to herself, "I hope this isn't the last game... I am the strongest! Come and duel me!"

After returning from the magic world, Lin Luo arrived in Gensokyo. Shortly after entering, an arrogant figure suddenly rushed before him, placing hands on hips, aggressively issuing a challenge.

Lin Luo was amused. He yanked Cirno down from mid-air and held her tightly to his chest, laughing heartily, "You're so cute! It’s been a while, and you just get cuter the more I look at you... Come here, a kiss first."

Lin Luo did as he said, immediately pressing his face against Cirno’s and kissing her fiercely.

"Pervert! Lecher! Scum! Let me go... I am the strongest... Sob sob..."

Cirno struggled violently in Lin Luo's embrace, but with that fool's strength, resistance was impossible. Instead, Lin Luo took more liberties, and her flushed cheeks became smeared with his saliva from the kissing.

After taking his fill of kissing her, Lin Luo seemed unsatisfied. He reached his hands into her armpits and launched a tickle attack.

"Hahahaha... I... hahahaha... Stop... Hahahaha... It tickles so much..."

A moment later, Cirno lay on the ground with disheveled clothes, eyes rolled back, drooling—a perfectly played-out expression.

Lin Luo clapped his hands together and strolled away from her.

Dealing with a fool, it turned out, was quite simple: you just had to make her "happy."

Next, Lin Luo first visited the Scarlet Devil Mansion. He thoroughly discussed the topic "How Is Dignity Forged" with the Eldest Daughter, then engaged in a practical, experiential version of "Screams from the Basement" with the Second Daughter. After that, he had a detailed discussion with MuQ on "The Subtle Difference Between Glass and Lily," helping her understand the importance of heterosexuality before leaving the mansion... As he left, he also took the time to play a round of the difficult sport of binding with the perpetually sleeping gate guard.

Then, following the route of the Touhou Project games, Lin Luo went to the Forest of Magic to visit his temporary daughter, Alice. Along the way, he encountered Marisa, who hadn't found Reimu at home and had come to Alice's place for a meal. After making Marisa understand the importance of "self-reliance provides abundance" through methods not suitable for outsiders, Lin Luo visited Kourindou to console Youmu, who was guarding the empty mansion alone, then went to Eientei to tease the moon rabbit and sample Eirin's special secret medicine.

By evening, Lin Luo arrived at the Moriya Shrine to taste Sanae’s homemade bento.

After eating his fill, Lin Luo stayed overnight at the Earth Spirit Temple, granting the mind-reading girl sufficient intimacy.

The next morning, Lin Luo set off again. He might go to Hell to tease the little loli Yama, or to Heaven to bully his pet Miko, or just travel around, playing various interesting games with the young girls. He appeared entirely to be on holiday. Anyone unaware might think he was planning to initiate the Gensokyo Scarlet Route.

But to be honest, Lin Luo only engaged in some "erotic exercises" while at the Earth Spirit Temple.

Finally, when Lin Luo felt he had visited all the places he needed to and met everyone he intended to—even having deep, meaningful chats with the Hakurei Shrine Maidens—only then did he leave Gensokyo.

Of course, Lin Luo did not forget his Hall of Heroic Spirits. Whether it was Nakamura Yuri, Iwasawa Masami, or Shiina Eri... everyone he had met in the Afterlife, save for Tachibana Kanade, enjoyed a full, unrestrained day.

Thus, when Lin Luo once again returned to the Sky City, his heart held no remaining regrets.