City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In a meeting, the Kirin and Gao Yang discuss rune circuits, with Gao Yang hesitant to accept a space and time rune due to risks. Kirin encourages him to take it, highlighting his talents. Afterward, Gao Yang returns home to find his sister, Gao Xin Xin, asleep in his room. They share a light-hearted conversation about her dress and plans for New York. Later, Gao Yang reflects on a day filled with heavy events, including a funeral and a meeting about an impending crisis called the Crimson Tide. He grapples with feelings of despair but resolves to fight against fate. He interacts with a system, gaining insights into luck and charm, which could enhance his abilities.

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