The Whole Family Is Lin Daiyu

During dinner, the other person served me quite a lot of meat, and their conversation was much more interesting than that of the real "Grandmaster Grandmother".

Well... it might sound a bit disrespectful, but it's the truth.

These two people are going in completely opposite directions.

Others were also somewhat puzzled as to how this Herrscher had become Fu Shi, Yelan was also curious as to why the other party had not been hostile to them from the beginning.

"I was just kidding." Bai said succinctly, then explained the reason, "Because of some... alien special abilities, I was able to confirm the existence of Herrscher and identify their Herrscher. The moment she arrived, my judgment of her was 'neutral faction, Herrscher of Sentience '."

Liu Bai told a simple, easy-to-understand lie.

"It really is an amazing ability." Jiang Wanxi looked at Liu Bai curiously. The facts were there, and although it seemed absurd, she had no choice but to believe it.

It seems that those who are valued by their master are indeed not simple, possessing such unheard-of abilities.

"So what's the situation with the other party now? Why do they have Master's Remembrance?" Lin Zhaoyu asked the question that Fu Hua most wanted to ask.

"Because she is Herrscher of 'Consciousness,' her abilities should be related to consciousness. In addition, she comes from Schicksal, so she may be a clone created by Otto..."

Liu Bai hesitated for a moment.

"Hmm... reading Remembrance from genes? No, no, no, that's a bit far-fetched, isn't it?"

"But this might be the only solution," Su Mei said thoughtfully. "Some of the interesting details she mentioned are exactly the same as those from back then."

"It should be said that it's clearer than my Remembrance," Fu Hua said with a wry smile.

Although her Remembrance is excellent, it's not enough for her to remember what Lin Zhaoyu cooked on the morning Qin Suyi wet the bed as a child.

Even from her perspective, this Remembrance is phenomenal.

"Look, Otto shouldn't have the ability to completely read and inject Remembrance, right? If he could really use it at will, that would be too overpowered."

"..."

This question made Liu Bai hesitate for a moment.

Actually... if the Imaginary Archive were to simulate Yudodust, it should be possible, and might even be relatively simple? Fu Hua in this world is probably not 50,000 years old, and her Remembrance span is relatively short.

After all, after the Second Honkai Eruption of the original storyline, Otto had simulated Yudodust interfering with Theresa's Remembrance and modified the content of the great battle.

But... why do this? Wouldn't it be better to have a combatant who only has Fu Hua's physical strength but whose consciousness is just beginning to emerge?

Why implant Fu Hua's original Remembrance?

Was Otto stupid, or was Imaginary Archive stupid?

"... Anyway, it's just a minor detail. Let's just assume it's from reading Remembrance from genes. In any case, it won't affect the current situation." After a brief moment of contemplation, Bai agreed with this statement, but still glanced at Fu Hua.

Yudodust's true form... should still be in Fu Hua's hands, right? Did Fu Hua not know about the existence of the Imaginary Archive, so she didn't think in that direction?

"By the way, Liu Bai, how did you manage to fool Uncle Fu Shi? Why don't you elaborate?" Su Mei continued to press.

Liu Bai had no choice but to slightly alter the narrative order, changing it to him and Yelan seeing a meteor fall to the ground, then rushing to the cliff to see Fu Shi, and then deceiving Fu Shi.

As Liu Bai finished recounting the deception, apart from Yelan, only Su Mei was able to maintain a gentle smile; everyone else had an expression that said, "This actually works?"

"The consequences of offending Liu Bai will be dire..." Ma Yanqing muttered.

At first glance, it sounds like a joke, but upon closer examination, it can be described as an extraordinary grasp of human nature.

If such a person decides to act inhumanely and starts manipulating people's hearts, or if they are regarded as an enemy, it's unimaginable how things will develop.

So, he's all show and no substance...

"In reality, she is quite different from Fu Hua. If you can use this to your advantage, it's not difficult."

Shi Bao didn't actually like "Fu Hua's Life" that much, but unfortunately, "Fu Hua's Life" was everything to her, proof of her existence.

Liu Bai offered a seemingly more reasonable "life of Fu Shi," so Shi Bao obediently fell into the trap.

"He's just a very simple-minded, but incredibly strong and willful, arrogant kid who craves recognition from others."

Isn't it because they are willful kids with explosive fighting skills that they are scary?

Lin Zhaoyu's expression was strange.

A single wrong word could have unimaginable consequences.

"Don't worry, Fu Shi is aware of the consequences of using force."

This is also the fundamental difference between Shi Bao and a truly unruly child.

The mischievous child may not realize the consequences of pressing the nuclear button in his hand.

But Shi Bao doesn't think "I can hit someone with all my might and they won't die." In fact, quite the opposite is true. Her understanding of martial arts... well, it's pretty clear. She just likes to boast about being "omnipotent."

As long as you don't cross the line regarding identity, Shi Bao is very safe for ordinary people, and may even provide extra protection because you are an ordinary person.

"And now that the die is cast—do you have a better way?"

"...No."

Jiang Wanxi sister, thought for a while and then sighed.

No one could do better than Liu Bai. If they were to meet, the most likely scenario would be a direct conflict arising from their appearances.

Jiang Wanxi's favorability rating: 2530

"So what should we do next?"

In the ranking of the wise, Jiang Wanxi had already placed Liu Bai ahead of her second senior sister—not because Jiang Wanxi was disloyal, but simply because although she knew her senior sister was very capable, she had never actually witnessed it.

Su Mei wasn't the type to show off, so her fellow disciples only knew that their second senior sister had made some kind of successful business deal, adding to Mount Taixu's revenue, or that she had been chosen by Ningguang to be her secretary.

Therefore, Jiang Wanxi could only have a general impression of her second senior sister's wisdom, but it was not clear. The only comparison was with her senior and junior sisters. Well, they were all ordinary people, but Liu Bai had already demonstrated his practical skills.

Not to mention that the name "Fu Shi" was arranged for the other party by Liu Bai.

"Jade that is not carved cannot become a vessel. A person who does not learn cannot know righteousness." Bai quoted a line from the Three Character Classic, and saw Li Sushang tremble.

Well, it seems this girl memorized a lot when she was little.

"What we need to do is to properly educate Fu Shi and raise her into a decent person."

"..."

It sounds simple, but it's actually quite difficult to do.

"I think it would be easier to make her identity as Master's illegitimate child?"

Jiang Wanru's thoughts were wandering.

"An illegitimate child? With whom?"

Even though Fu Hua has always been good-tempered towards her disciples, she couldn't help but speak up after hearing this.

This isn't how you think divergently! That's called betraying your teacher and ancestors!

Although the fact that the child could say such a thing means that the relationship between master and disciple has been brought closer again?

Well, Fu Hua was actually quite worried that the master-disciple relationship would become distant—but if she said that Su Mei would definitely tease her.

After all, it's an undeniable fact that I haven't been home for so long.

"Just kidding~" Jiang Wanru was a little embarrassed, but she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her master had only scolded her and hadn't done anything else. She quickly changed the subject, "So, how exactly do I do it?"

"Hmm... are there textbooks for students on the mountain?"

"Yes, or rather, there are plenty." Su Mei looked at her senior sister, "Sushang's textbooks from when she was little weren't sold as waste paper, were they?"

"No, we'll sell her after she goes to university."

Lin Zhaoyu glanced at Li Sushang with a half-smile.

"... University?" Bai looked at Li Sushang with some surprise.

"Yes, this child will take the college entrance exam next year... Although the college entrance exam is not so necessary for us, it is still a way out."

Lin Zhaoyu smiled and said something that sounded very much like a mother hen.

"As for high school, it's the high school in the town at the foot of the mountain."

"..."

So this guy can actually legitimately go down the mountain next year?

The sole heir of the Taixu Sword School... My god, this is definitely better than any "chaebol princess," right?

The only problem is how much of Li Sushang's brainpower is spent on exams. After all, she is definitely intelligent enough, but her mind may not be on that.

Li Sushang was slightly embarrassed, but Liu Bai was too lazy to care about it now.

"It's good to have teaching materials. Tomorrow... you should first inform Miss Suyi about this matter. I will give you a demonstration, and then you can learn from me."

Liu Bai always fed them, and the others were happy to do so.

"Alright, then it'll be up to you, Liu Bai!"

Everyone went back to their rooms, but Pellervy sat on the edge of the bed, as unhurried as a statue.

Some people did notice Pellervy's posture, but due to the relationship between the two, no one said anything and went back to their rooms. As Yelan finally left reluctantly, only Liu Bai and Pellervy remained in the room.

"Pellu?"

"Hmm? Is something the matter, Father?"

Pellervy slowly and deliberately peeled the apple with a fruit knife.

"... Shouldn't it be whether you're alright?" Bai looked at Pellervy, who had adopted a stern fatherly demeanor.

This daughter... is so hard to raise.

"Me? I'll peel an apple for you."

There was no emotion in Pellervy's voice.

"..."

Ah, that's why people who throw tantrums but don't say anything are the most annoying.

Hmm... based on this level of affection, the universal solution should be...

Are you jealous?

"..." The fruit knife on the parlor paused for a moment, the peel that should have been completely sliced off instantly breaking in two. "Heh... so 'Father,' you have such filthy thoughts about your 'daughter,' huh?"

Pellervy's face was chillingly cold. She casually peeled off the last bit of peel from the apple, removed the top and stem, and gently placed it back on the plate. She got up and left, turning her head to look at Liu Bai as she walked to the door.

"Fine, as your 'daughter,' I have no right to comment on your private life, 'father.' Goodnight, my filthy Father."

"It's completely unconvincing if I don't step on someone else's foot..."

Liu Bai's soft mutterings caused Pellervy to stumble.

Chapter 218 The Whole Family is Daiyu

The next day

"... Why do you all look like you didn't sleep well?"

At the dinner table, Shi Bao looked at his apprentice and guests with a strange expression.

Of this large group, only three were in good spirits— Liu Bai, Su Mei, and Qin Suyi.

The others had some trouble sleeping last night.

Needless to say, Lin Zhaoyu and his disciples tossed and turned in bed all night, preoccupied with the matter of Shi Bao.

But in the end, it was all just worrying for nothing; after thinking for a long time, I couldn't come up with a good solution.

Yelan spent the whole night reviewing her oversights in bed. She felt that she should have been bolder and dragged Liu Bai to an empty room to do it, instead of dragging him to the wilderness.

Pellervy spent the entire night pondering how far Liu Bai and Yelan had progressed.

She had absolutely no interest in the affairs of the Taixu Sword School —even those involving the Herrscher —and her attention was entirely focused on Liu Bai.

Last night, Pellervy knew from the first glance that the two people were definitely the ones who came later. In addition, Liu Bai took a shower before returning to his room, and the order of events in the narrative made her deeply suspicious...

Although Pellervy wanted to believe that Liu Bai only went to take a bath because there was too much dust on his hair and face, there were some things she had to be wary of.

So... the other person in the know who was present at that time was this "Herrscher of Sentience" in front of us, right?

—Well, while Pellervy wasn't interested in the family affairs of Mount Taixu, she was somewhat interested in Shi Bao himself.