Honkai, But I Have Too Many Mods

Even though he had a vague idea of Rita's intentions, Liu Bai still had to play along.

"It's fine, we'll just say we're dating then."

While he had no intention of actually dating, pretending to be in a relationship to see his sister-complex-addicted friend's resentful expression sounded pretty good.

Guinaifen: "..."

Guinaifen's expression was rather peculiar.

Was her boss going to get a fake lover after the fake sister?

She knew how to handle this.

Fake it 'til you make it!

"Uh... okay, if that's the case, then tomorrow it is."

Although Liu Bai felt things were getting a bit off track, he agreed.

After all, this could be considered a development within the plan.

"Meet at Shencheng Plaza tomorrow at 1 PM?"

"No problem."

Chapter 56: The Second Experiment

After leaving the merchant guild, Liu Bai rushed to Shencheng Pharmaceuticals without delay.

He couldn't refuse Mobius's request to see him; as his feeder, Liu Bai simply couldn't reject the concern.

Upon arriving at Shencheng Pharmaceuticals, no one greeted Liu Bai this time. He walked alone to the deepest part of the underground facility.

"Esteemed Lord? Are you there?"

"Come in—I told you to just call me Doctor."

Liu Bai pushed the door open upon hearing her voice.

Mobius happened to turn her head and glance at him.

"A lab rat and a researcher, that's the most basic relationship in a laboratory."

"Here, let me touch you. Were you alright last night?"

As soon as Mobius finished speaking, she started touching him all over.

"I'm fine, I can even say I'm unharmed."

Before Mobius could touch his private parts, Liu Bai gently pushed her hand away.

I didn't come here to be a woman's plaything!

"That's good." Mobius withdrew her hand with slight disappointment. "Natasha told me the specifics. Hmph... coming to me for help using this method."

A hint of coldness flashed in Mobius's eyes.

"Oh, right, who is this woman?" Mobius suddenly noticed Guinaifen behind Liu Bai.

"Huh? Little Gui?"

"Who is that?"

"Guinaifen, she descended to Earth with me."

"Hmm..." Mobius recalled the first time she met Liu Bai.

Liu Bai... oh, there was a red-haired matchstick person next to Liu Bai.

She remembered drawing a tube of blood from him. Since she had forgotten, it probably wasn't anything significant.

"...I feel like I've never been taken seriously from beginning to end." Guinaifen felt inexplicably awkward.

"It's fine, Guinaifen, right? I've got it noted down, I won't forget next time. Let's talk about the situation in Inazuma."

Mobius's expression then turned serious. "Honestly, I'm a bit interested. It's related to the Honkai, and a disease that could fell the Raiden Shogun herself. As both a doctor and a scholar, I want to see it. But before that, I want to ask for your thoughts."

"My thoughts?"

Liu Bai had expected Mobius to be more upset about this matter, but she was clearly still rational.

However... did she really need to ask for his opinion on something like this?

"Yes, yours." Mobius nodded. "Raven spoke highly of you—though if you used your good looks to seduce her, then I take that back. Besides, in terms of value, you're far more valuable than the gravely ill Raiden Shogun. If you're not supportive because of what happened yesterday, I'm willing to hear your thoughts."

I'm more important as an experimental subject...

"If we're going to treat it, do you have confidence?"

"What kind of foolish question is that? I haven't even seen the patient, how could I have confidence?"

Mobius tapped Liu Bai's forehead.

"Based on my past experience, it's highly likely to fail. In the end, it's just a desperate attempt. Those people, when they had no other options, learned from the merchant guild that 'the Serpent's Master of World Serpent is a very, very strong doctor,' and came to me with unfounded hope. In the end, they are no different from ordinary people now."

After speaking, Mobius couldn't help but sigh.

"Honestly, if you're going to see a doctor, you should properly bring the patient to register for an examination, along with their medical history and allergy history. To start causing trouble before even meeting the doctor, I'm speechless."

"After all, there are many things to consider as a faction," Bai offered in consolation.

But Mobius had also made it clear: she likely couldn't cure this illness.

"Why not let Gray Serpent become the Serpent's Master then?" Mobius offered a petulant remark.

"You should say that directly to Mr. Gray Serpent."

Liu Bai spread his hands.

"However, since we're on the topic, I hope you, Doctor, will try it – and I want to try it too."

"Try? You can cure people?"

Mobius suddenly became interested, raising an eyebrow slightly.

"I know a little, but it's not exactly proper medicine."

If I say 'eating vegetables cures illness,' Mobius will think I'm crazy, won't she?

"Alien powers?"

Mobius found a convenient angle to understand.

"Something like that."

Listening to their conversation, Guinaifen's lips moved.

What my boss said… isn't it about feeding grass to Miss Firefly?

Guinaifen had also heard from Firefly about the situation they first faced with Liu Bai.

But no matter what… feeding grass to heal wounds isn't normal!

Who has that kind of power!

Even the Dan Shi have to follow some basic principles!

Although Meng said it with a bit of disrespect, Guinaifen felt when she was in Xianzhou that the so-called alchemy was very similar to cooking.

But at least alchemy truly refines the ingredients of a pile of herbs together. Unlike her boss, who plucks grass, roasts it, and heals injuries by eating it?

If Firefly hadn't told her it was true, Guinaifen would have treated anyone who said such a thing as a lunatic.

"Then I shall look forward to it a little." Mobius's beautiful eyes showed a hint of anticipation. "Oh, right, come with me. This time I've called you not only to check your physical condition but also to assist me with an experiment – it will hurt a bit, are you ready?"

"Is it needles again?"

"No, it's not. Since you, little mouse Bai, are afraid of needles, I don't mind changing the experimental method."

Mobius took two pills from her pocket and handed them to Liu Bai.

All were unidentified [Unknown Medicine].

"The water is on that table. Take the medicine, and before the effects kick in, lie down on that bed."

Mobius pointed to a large device in the corner of the laboratory that resembled an X-ray machine.

"This medicine…"

"Explaining it academically would take three hours. From a doctor's perspective, it won't kill you. Asking more will only increase your distress."

Fine, Liu Bai retreated.

There was some truth to that statement.

Under Guinaifen's worried gaze, Liu Bai silently took the medicine and then obediently lay down on the bed.

Within two minutes, a strong sense of dizziness washed over him.

"Boss! Boss! You're finally awake!"

"Uh… Little Gui…"

An unfamiliar ceiling, a familiar face.

From this angle, Little Gui's chest doesn't block my head…

No, to verify that, it should be a lap pillow…

"Where is this…?"

Liu Bai turned his head to look around.

A room so simple it couldn't be described with any other adjective, with a faint smell of medicine and disinfectant.

"This is your room, Doctor. After Doctor Mobius finished examining you, you were still asleep, so Doctor Mobius asked me to bring you here. How are you feeling now?"

"…My whole body feels sore and weak, like that feeling after sudden high-intensity labor where you oversleep and it's just too much."

[Successfully cooperated with Mobius to complete an experiment] [Mobius Affection: 3646] [World Serpent Affection: 3646]

Chapter 57: Exploding Crows on the Island, But the Island Hasn't Exploded Yet

"What's wrong? Liu Bai, you look completely drained."

Natasha, lounging on the sofa, saw Liu Bai being helped back by Guinaifen and teased him with a playful expression.

"Coming back this late, and with that look on your face... did the Honored Master do something strange to you?"

"I suspect the same..."

If Guinaifen hadn't also said Mobius hadn't done anything, Liu Bai would have suspected he'd been drained of essence over ten times.

This exhaustion was killing him.

What was even more concerning was that the medicine hadn't been identified yet... even though he'd already taken it, he felt a strange sense of unease.

"Teacher? What's 'something strange'?"

"Hm?"

Only then did Liu Bai and Guinaifen notice the smaller, shy, and well-behaved girl sitting beside Natasha, behind where Liu Bai and Guinaifen were looking at Natasha.

"Oh, what a cute little sister! Did you abduct her, Natasha?" Guinaifen seemed quite happy upon seeing the girl.

"Abduct? Can you even speak properly?"

Natasha's eyebrows shot up.

"Didn't you hear? This child calls me Teacher."

"Hmm... I can hardly imagine."

Guinaifen pondered for a moment before honestly voicing her thoughts. She couldn't picture Natasha teaching children at all.

Natasha gritted her teeth at Guinaifen's blunt reply.