I'll Always Be By Your Side

Liu Bai was taken aback, and immediately remembered the story Cheng Lingshuang had told Yunjin about challenging Yan Shiluo with a sword.

These two individuals were guided towards becoming Herrscher by Yan Shiluo during their childhood, which is why they are more susceptible to Honkai corruption despite having good affinity with others.

Chi You's abilities far surpass those of the Judgment-class.

As for the End-of-Day level... actually, without introducing the setting of Honkai Impact 2, the Judgment-class is the highest level of clearly defined energy level.

In the original work, the Previous Era explained the End-of-Dharma level as Honkai Beasts whose "abilities cannot be defined." The Previous Era recognized Vishnu's energy level as Judgment-class, and after discovering Vishnu's specific abilities, it posthumously granted him the title of End-of-Dharma level.

That's a bit of a pain.

However, it's also possible to simply understand it as being too strong to be defined.

From this perspective, Chi You could also be considered Honkai Beasts of the End-of-Day Era.

"You guys go into the pot first?"

"Then... then thank you very much, Liu Bai." Jiang Wanxi and Jiang Wanru exchanged a glance, hesitated for a moment, and then agreed.

Most of the Seven Swordsmen haven't been to Liu Bai's pot yet.

The restriction of freedom is not a reason—after all, his master and second senior sister trust Liu Bai, so why would they not trust him?

The real reason they didn't want to go in was actually a bit embarrassing to admit—they felt that Liu Bai's teapot was a "golden house."

The golden house where a beauty is kept.

I have a feeling that I might encounter something chaotic once I go in.

There's no way around it; although I'm wearing tinted glasses, they're perfectly reasonable tinted glasses.

If you ask Liu Bai, would Liu Bai dare to say that nothing chaotic will absolutely happen Serenitea Pot?

But now is clearly not the time to care about this prejudice.

After obtaining their permission, Liu Bai put them into the pot.

"Ling Shuang, you..."

"I'm fine."

Cheng Lingshuang spread her hands, showing Liu Bai her clothes.

The clothes aren't even torn.

"Can all of you here be considered our people?"

"Uh... yes." Bai glanced at Shenhe; this question was clearly meant for Shenhe.

After receiving this answer, Cheng Lingshuang glanced at Shenhe in surprise.

So, it's wrong for the senior sister not to feel pressure?

Wait a minute, could it be that Liu Bai has misunderstood something?

Cheng Lingshuang made a rare effort to organize her vocabulary.

"I'm talking about... one of our own, like Kafka."

Cheng Lingshuang chose someone who wasn't present and who seemed to have a slightly "cloying" relationship with Liu Bai.

"Kafka?" Bai stammered.

Someone like Kafka, one of their own?

... Does it refer to links that have been established?

—By the way, Liu Bai's progress on the Elysia quest "After Soulmate Bond or connection with ten women" has changed to (1/10).

The reason we didn't Soulmate Bond is still the same: I'm too embarrassed to Soulmate Bond with another woman in front of Raiden Makoto.

If I were to buy a statue of the Rex Lapis here... I'd feel like I'd have a closer connection with Zhongli.

So, to get back to the point...

You, Cheng Lingshuang, haven't had any in-depth conversations with me either, have you?

Chapter 271 I Will Always Be By Your Side

"... Why do you look so strange?"

Liu Bai's strange look made Cheng Lingshuang unconsciously frown, and she poked Liu Bai with her sword sheath without any politeness.

"I'm serious about what I'm saying to you."

Liu Bai pondered for a moment.

Hmm, thinking about it carefully, it's unlikely that anyone would be a blabbermouth and reveal what happened before—after all, Kitsune Saiguu only seems to be lively, not a blabbermouth.

It seems I misunderstood—but if I say that, the definition of "one of our own like Kafka" is too vague.

"Shenhe".

Never mind, whatever the definition, this question seems to be aimed at Shenhe.

"What is it?" Shenhe calmly looked at Liu Bai. "You haven't answered Senior Sister Ling Shuang's question yet."

"..."

The problem is, you should avoid this now!

"Shenhe, could you go over there and see if there are any more injured people?" Bai found an excuse to send Shenhe away.

Shenhe clearly had no doubts. After nodding slightly, he leaped in the direction Liu Bai was pointing.

Cheng Lingshuang looked at Liu Bai, pursed her lips, and said, "I feel like we might be chatting across servers."

"Just say what you have to say."

"Well... then I'll get straight to the point, what do you think of Uncle Xianyun and Shenhe?" Cheng Lingshuang said, then crossed her arms and waited for Liu Bai's answer.

"I feel like I've heard similar questions with different subjects more than once," Bai sarcastically remarked. "The opinion is... big breasts and a big butt—both master and disciple are like that."

Cheng Lingshuang: "..."

The answer was so direct that Cheng Lingshuang subconsciously rubbed her eyes to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Hmm... Although she did ask in that direction, is it really okay for you to give such a direct answer?

Even someone like me is asking this question tactfully!

"... So you like it?"

"I would definitely like it if you gave it to me."

As Liu Bai finished speaking, Ying rubbed her chest against Liu Bai's arm with a smug look on her face, trying to make her presence known.

Acheron then reached out and pinched Liu Bai's soft waist—after all, Acheron had genuine experience as a bed partner with Liu Bai.

I know a little bit about Liu Bai's preferences.

However, even she would get a little angry if someone praised others in front of her.

This answer once again silenced Cheng Lingshuang.

She glanced at herself.

The toes came into view.

Ah, the murderous intent is rising.

"... So you're saying you won't refuse?" Cheng Lingshuang tried hard to suppress her anger—asking a question had made her blush, which was quite something. "Alright, it's nothing."

This answer made Cheng Lingshuang a little hesitant to comment.

My master... doesn't have that obviously girlish figure.

My senior sister is a fully grown woman.

So, what if my senior sister gets ahead of my master...

Hmm... Although Fu Hua and Lin Zhaoyu are like heartless fathers and miserable mothers to them, it doesn't seem right for them to really turn against the Heavenly Gang, does it?

"Actually, a flat plain has its advantages too," Bai added, looking at Cheng Lingshuang's expression.

"... For example?" Although Cheng Lingshuang felt that Liu Bai was just picking a fight, if he could come up with something reasonable, she could at least find some reason to comfort herself.

"Hmm... for example... hmm... I mean, do you really have to keep asking so many questions about other people's words of comfort?"

"I'll just stab you to death with one sword..." Cheng Lingshuang's eyes were icy cold.

"Actually, I don't necessarily need to have big breasts." Bai laughed it off. "I won't change my attitude towards others just because they have big or small breasts."

Ying pressed Liu Bai's hand onto her chest.

"..."

Shadow, are you here to cause trouble?!

"Ei".

"Brother-in-law?" Ying showed a docile expression.

"... Never mind, it's fine."

Cheng Lingshuang: "Hehe."

At this moment, Shenhe, having finished exploring the surroundings, returned to Liu Bai's side.

"There are no injured people around," Shenhe reported concisely, then noticed a gaze that made her somewhat uncomfortable.

"Senior Sister?"

"Shenhe, are you dressed even less than usual today?" Cheng Lingshuang asked quietly.

Today, Shenhe is wearing a milk tea outfit—or rather, a training outfit.

Previously, Shenhe wore casual clothes, which, although large, were at least not so conspicuous.

Shenhe's current outfit is simply... it's practically written all over his face that "I have big breasts"—in Cheng Lingshuang's eyes, it's absolutely deserving of death.

"... Is it too little?"

"Three hundred and thirty-six... Hey! Sis! How many Honkai Beasts did you take down?"

"I don't know."

Fu Hua didn't even bother to turn around and look at Shi Bao.

"Ha! What's this?!" Shi Bao seemed quite dissatisfied with Fu Hua's attitude and answer. "I also saved 2,572 people."

"Hmm, that's really impressive."

"Hey! Pay attention to your answer!"

"..."

Fu Hua remained silent.

She didn't really pay attention to the first question, but she did pay quite a bit of attention to the second question, mainly because she was currently rummaging through the ruins and her hands didn't have a chance to stop.

Kids are so hard to handle...

"I'm genuinely praising you."

"Emphasizing it actually makes it seem less genuine!"

"..."

"Then... you're going to find Liu Bai?"

Fu Hua turned her head and asked tentatively.

Although she had eight children, she didn't have much experience in raising them. She only personally raised Lin Zhaoyu and Cheng Lixue.

She left the other six to Lin Zhaoyu to take care of...

"I can do it without you telling me!" Shi Bao made a face at Fu Hua.

Of all the people in the family, only Liu Bai and Li Sushang can get along with Shi Bao.

The others either didn't want to play with Shi Bao, or Shi Bao didn't want to play with them.

After making a funny face, Shi Bao floated away.