"Ancestral Master Celestial, I'm no longer clean."
"It's okay, I'm not clean anymore either."
"…"
The founder and the third-generation successor of the Taixuan Sword School stared at each other, both seeing the awkwardness in the other's eyes.
Because they had evacuated the Far East Branch in a hurry, both of them were still wearing their previous battlesuits, which were covered in traces of the fierce battle.
They were soaking wet from top to bottom, and due to gravity, the lower regions had become a disaster area, making it look as if they had both wet the bed.
Both were women, and Fu Hua was one of the few people in this world Li Sushang had a connection to, so Li Sushang spoke without much reservation.
Of course, whether she was respecting her master was another matter entirely.
As fellow sufferers, Fu Hua and Li Sushang naturally got along without as much awkwardness.
After all, falling into the water isn't scary. What's scary is falling into the water while someone on the bridge is laughing at you.
Li Sushang looked at Fu Hua, who was trembling with fear as if an Inner World Protagonist was chasing after her. She knew at a glance that this Ancestral Master must have experienced something thrilling while she wasn't looking.
If she hadn't run fast enough, she might have ended up like a steak, seared on both sides to well-done.
Not wanting to dwell on a certain topic, Fu Hua quickly changed the subject: "Sushang, why are you on this ship?"
Although she wasn't someone who cared much about face, there were certain taboo topics she didn't want to get involved in.
She didn't care much about her dignity as an ancestral master, but that didn't mean she could speak freely on such a topic.
An iron tree brutally forced to blossom.
Even if the door to a new world had been brutally opened, she didn't want to end up like Kiana, lying on the bed with heart-filled eyes.
Li Sushang: "Ancestral Master Celestial, are you pretending you don't know or do you really not know?"
The conservative martial artist girl clenched her fists, seemingly seeing the despicable expression of that Inner World Protagonist, and threw a fierce punch into the air.
If that man hadn't used such a lewd ability, she wouldn't have ended up like this at all!
"You're a woman too. You should know how important my chastity is to me, right?"
A maiden who, in a single battle, experienced the forbidden sensations of a wedding night an unknown number of times.
That Durandal could treat it with a calm heart, seeing it as a sacrifice made to fight the Honkai.
But in Li Sushang's eyes…
"I can never go back…"
The sorrowful martial artist girl buried her head in her knees, her mind filled with the three words 'can't go back'.
At this point, the only thing she could be slightly thankful for was that not many people knew about this. She just needed to change her pants to restore her superficial cleanliness and purity.
On the surface, she was still the great disciple of the School of Supreme Freedom, waiting to be married.
Fu Hua: "…"
Her grand-disciple was complaining to her, but her relationship with this girl wasn't close.
After all, the grievances of five hundred years ago were a messy affair where everyone was at fault and everyone was a victim.
The gray-haired, blue-eyed girl thought for a moment and realized the root of Li Sushang's worries.
"You were molested by him, and it's the first time you've met him."
If the two were acquaintances, it would be easy to handle.
An arranged marriage by parents' command and matchmaker's words, then send them to the bridal chamber.
After all, even if people of the martial world were generally open-minded, they weren't so promiscuous as to be casually molested by a man.
Five hundred years ago, if the two families couldn't come to an agreement on this matter, they would have become mortal enemies.
The key now was that not only was Brian not very familiar with Li Sushang, but he was also a Herrscher with two cores.
If they were just strangers, she could have just killed him to appease the heavens. But now, she couldn't beat him, and there was already this grievance between them.
This put the chivalrous Li Sushang in a difficult position.
As Fu Hua saw it, apart from the impossible option of killing him, Li Sushang only had two choices: suicide or marriage.
And as her ancestral master…
"Sushang, if you are willing, I can be a witness…"
"An! Ces! Tral! Mas! Ter! Ce! Les! Tial!"
Li Sushang was one step away from bringing her sword down on this old disrespectful woman's head.
She was clearly over fifty-five thousand years old, yet she was still so disrespectful.
Not only did she not help her think of a solution, but she was even thinking of marrying her off!
Indeed, she admitted that she was in the wrong five hundred years ago. She had fought this Ancestral Master without knowing the truth, adding injury to her already wounded body.
But there was no need to treat her like this, right?
Fu Hua's expression was calm. Her fifty-five thousand years of experience allowed her to face anything with composure.
Unless she was facing the Spirit Injection Rod of the Inner World Protagonist!
"Sushang, listen to me."
"I know you're angry, but this matter started because of Otto. Neither you, nor I, nor he are fundamentally at fault."
All the blame belonged to Otto Apocalypse. This was one of the few things they could agree on.
"…"
Li Sushang clenched her fists, wishing she could charge into Schicksal Headquarters and commit high treason!
Damn Rakshasa, to demand she do such a thing!
Fu Hua continued: "You can't beat him or kill him now, and you're the only one left of your Li family's bloodline."
There are three ways to be unfilial, and having no heir is the greatest.
Li Sushang could imagine that if she really died to preserve her honor, her ancestors of the Li family would definitely be pointing fingers at her in the underworld.
Even her parents wouldn't let her off. Just thinking about it was heartbreaking.
She could even guess what Fu Hua was going to say next…
"You wouldn't want your parents to be unable to rest in peace in the underworld, would you?"
Li Sushang: "…"
Her fists hardened!
A smile appeared on her delicate face, but it seemed very stiff.
The phrase 'a smile that doesn't reach the eyes' would not be out of place on Li Sushang at this moment.
"Ancestral Master Celestial, may I ask you a question?"
"Go ahead."
"In this proposal of yours, how much of it is for your revenge on me?"
"I think you'd better change your pants first."
Li Sushang: "…"
Confirmed. This disrespectful old bastard just wanted to get back at her. All that talk about continuing her Li family's bloodline was fake.
This cold and heartless old bastard didn't care about her, her grand-disciple, at all!
Having confirmed this, Li Sushang's heart actually calmed down.
As the saying goes, to be overly attentive for no reason is to be either a thief or a swindler.
This kind of open scheming, on the contrary, made her feel more at ease.
However…
"Ancestral Master Celestial, Sushang has a favor to ask."
A sharp light glinted in the corner of the Valkyrie's eye.
"Speak."
Fu Hua sensed the dangerous aura but didn't pay it much mind.
Although this unworthy grand-disciple had some grievances with her, it hadn't reached the point where one of them had to die.
As long as she was cautious, no matter how this girl plotted against her, she wouldn't fall into a trap!
She had even witnessed the scene of the Inner World Protagonist using a Spirit Injection Rod on the Herrscher of the Void. She had nothing left to fear!
Li Sushang: "Ancestral Master Celestial, compared to your long experience, Sushang is just a child less than two years old."
"And Sushang has spent most of her time in a life-support cabin and doesn't know much about this era five hundred years later."
"Since Ancestral Master Celestial intends to marry Sushang off, why don't you set an example for Sushang?"
Fu Hua: "Sorry, I have no such thoughts about him."
"It's fine as long as he has indecent thoughts about you."
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles.
Before the battle, Li Sushang had also studied the information on this man, Brian.
In short, he was a man who wouldn't refuse anyone. Any beautiful girl who fell into his hands would not have a good time.
Beautiful girls like them who had already fallen into his trap were all directly taken into his chambers.
In her mind, since Fu Hua had already fallen for it, she might as well make a contribution for her grand-disciple and give her a demonstration.
This way, it would be good for everyone.
"It's not the same."
The gray-haired, blue-eyed girl continued to be stubborn.
Indeed, she had some thoughts of getting back at Li Sushang mixed in, but she had never thought of getting hit by the Spirit Injection Rod herself.
Hearing this, the light in Li Sushang's eyes grew sharper.
"Ancestral Master Celestial, don't tell me you haven't been in a relationship for a full fifty-five thousand years?"
Three words were written on Li Sushang's face.
—Old virgin!
Child's Words, Great Insult!
…
"We've arrived."
The giant ship entered the port, the deep night sky serving as the Hyperion's best cover, allowing the group from the Far East Branch to successfully reach Anti-Entropy's Salt Lake Base.
Only then did Theresa finally let her guard down completely, feeling a tiny shred of security at last.
Her grandfather's conspiracy had come too quickly, too suddenly, leaving her completely unprepared.
If it weren't for those reliable children fighting with all their might to stop it, they probably wouldn't have even been able to retreat from the Far East Branch in one piece.
On the bridge, a communication from the Anti-Entropy organization came through.
"A pleasure to meet you, Ms. Theresa. I am an Executor of Anti-Entropy, Raiden Ryoma."
A middle-aged man with a refined temperament appeared on the screen, his gestures and tone polite and courteous.
Although she had seen this man many times in related documents, this was her first time meeting Raiden Ryoma.
After all, this man had only recently regained his freedom.
"Hello, Raiden Ryoma."
"My apologies. Due to the influence of the Herrscher of the Void's revival, Honkai events of varying intensity have occurred worldwide. The Sovereign specifically asked me to welcome you all."
"It's alright. In the current situation, official business is more important."
"…"
After some pleasantries.
The travel-worn group finally had a place to stay, settling down temporarily at the Salt Lake Base.
During this time, some loving interactions between a certain old father and a certain Blondie became a small interlude, but overall, nothing unpleasant happened.
…
Late at night, the group from the Far East Branch gathered together to discuss the future.
"I never thought my grandfather would do something like this…"
Theresa, who had contacted Anti-Entropy during their escape, already knew the impact of this incident.
Honkai events had occurred worldwide, with the Middle East and Africa being the hardest hit. Many cities had already become paradises for Honkai Beasts and Honkai Zombies.
She didn't know what Otto wanted to do, but this time, Otto had committed a heinous crime, dragging the entire world into the abyss of the Honkai.
And most importantly, she still didn't know what her grandfather was trying to achieve!
Brian: "Principal, let's talk about the future in the future. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. For now, let's live in the present and prepare to face any challenges."
He didn't choose to confess. Things like precognition not only required too many explanations but also ran the risk of leaking secrets.
"You're right. That's all we can do for now."
The last glass of bitter melon juice was finished. From now on, Theresa would have to make her own bitter melon juice.
Kiana and Raiden Mei were stuck together. The white-haired fluffball, whose relationship had successfully taken a step forward, could finally hang on her personal cook and act tyrannically.
As for that Herrscher in her body…
With her hair tied up, it was either me or her!
If that bastard dared to show up now, she would dare to climb into Raiden Mei's bed.
A slightly sad atmosphere lingered. The group, who had been displaced from their homes and had gone through a series of changes, were all a little uneasy about the future.
No one knew what tomorrow would bring, and no one knew if Otto would show up at their door the moment they opened their eyes.
However, even in such a depressing atmosphere, there were inevitably mavericks.
Li Sushang and Fu Hua, who were long accustomed to a wandering life, couldn't empathize with the others' thoughts. Both were used to a life of roaming and didn't feel much sadness.
On the contrary…
"Ancestral Master Celestial, are you sure you don't want to go up and give me a demonstration?"
The unworthy grand-disciple was being highly disrespectful, actually wanting her own ancestral master to go up and perform a harmonious union for her.
The gray-haired, blue-eyed girl's fist tightened. She almost wanted to use Inch Force: Skull Cracker to teach this unworthy grand-disciple a lesson.
But they were in public right now. Even if this girl hadn't integrated into the group yet, it wasn't appropriate to make a move here, so she could only take note of this for now.
"Sushang, you younger generation should solve your own problems. You can't rely on us elders for everything."
Fu Hua said with a solemn and heartfelt expression, wanting to continue teaching her unworthy grand-disciple.
If you're going to offer yourself, then offer yourself. Don't drag your grand-ancestral master into it.
She was about to say more when her sharp martial artist's senses detected a powerful presence approaching her.
Brian.
"Class President, do you have a moment to talk?"
Li Sushang's face tensed: "I think I should probably excuse myself."
Just seeing this man made her feel like there were tentacles crawling all over her, and she might get wet on the spot at any moment.
Experiencing that feeling for one day was enough. A second time would really kill someone.
Brian: "It's fine. This isn't a secret that needs to be hidden. Miss Sushang is welcome to listen in."
With that, the black-haired youth shifted his attention to Fu Hua.
"Class President, I see you have many old injuries. Would you like me to heal them for you?"
Fu Hua was silent for a moment, then sighed, her feelings complex.
"It seems you already know all the secrets in the Elysian Realm."
"Yes, the you in the Elysian Realm was very green. A world of difference from the you now."
Fu Hua could understand his choice.
Previously, she had approached them with an ulterior motive. Healing her would have been asking for trouble for himself.
Now, she had proven her worth with her actions. Healing her old injuries would increase the strength of the group, so naturally, there was nothing to hesitate about.
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
Looking at the youth before her, Fu Hua's expression was calm, but her eyes held a certain complexity.
He could heal her old injuries, yet he had done *that* to her.
The tangled web of gratitude and resentment was truly hard to sort out, making her wish she could flee from his presence.
For no other reason than it was too shameful!
But the Inner World Protagonist's performance wasn't over yet.
"Right, there's one more thing."
His expression grew serious. "Mei asked me to tell you something."
Fu Hua: "What does she want to tell me?"
"She thinks your bed is empty and lonely, and that I should take responsibility for you."
"…"
"!!!"