Showing One's True Colors

"Wow... I've been wanting to really feel this Yelan dress for a while now, and sure enough, it feels just as good as I imagined."

Kiana was only taken aback, and then she stopped caring whether Liu Bai was being kept by Yelan or having an affair.

Anyway, she and Liu Baiyelan were just friends, so this was just gossip to her.

Just keep it in mind... Well, it's a little sad that there's no one around to gossip about.

But for Natasha...

Natasha entered the kitchen, speaking in as gentle a tone as possible:

"Hey bro, can you explain this? Wait a minute... this bracelet of yours?"

Natasha then noticed the bracelet on Liu Bai's hand.

The bracelet was less noticeable compared to her clothes, but that didn't stop Natasha from having an impression of it.

"They were all gifts from Yelan."

"..."

In some ways, this is the worst answer.

"... You sold yourself? No, that's not right, could it be... did you drug Yelan?"

The idea of selling herself only crossed Natasha's mind once before she dismissed it.

Liu Bai sold himself into servitude?

Just kidding, it's already a miracle that this person didn't betray everyone else—thank goodness that God showed a tiny bit of morality when He molded Liu Bai.

Then Natasha thought about it for a while and couldn't figure out why Liu Bai would get Yelan to give him two personal items in a row.

Giving gifts is fine; after all, in terms of the relationship between the two parties, the romantic relationship is actually the least important.

After all, one is the head of Liyue's intelligence agency, and the other is an alien. Their positions are very different, so it's normal for them to exchange some gifts for diplomatic purposes.

But sending personal items... well, sending even one item can be considered diplomacy.

But you gave me two items! And neither of them are ordinary personal items; you could say you'd never leave them behind.

Selling herself is highly unlikely.

As for an affair... Neither Yelan nor Liu Bai are casual people. Although the possibility of a philandering cannot be ruled out, it is too low, and there is no strange smell in the room.

That leaves only one possibility.

Liu Bai must have brought his new guards to beat Yelan until she knelt down—

Boom~

"Your thoughts are filthy." Seeing Natasha's expression, Liu Bai flicked the man on the forehead.

"You play with that kind of stuff all day and you still criticize me..."

Natasha rubbed her forehead.

Before the discovery of the Elixir of Love, who would have imagined things to this extent?

It's because you brought unhealthy things that the people around you have unhealthy thoughts!

"What do you mean by playing all day... Don't make me sound like a womanizer."

"Hmm? Picking flowers?"

Kiana, who was enjoying the fluffy texture, turned her head.

Liu Bai Natasha: "..."

We've talked so much, and you, you silly girl, are only interested in the word "picking flowers," aren't you!

"How about we have Dr. Mobius give this guy some psychological counseling?"

"Can Your Highlord do it?"

"Generally speaking, doctors will provide some psychological counseling... well, but the Doctor might use medication as an adjunct therapy? But medication is quite common, too."

"Don't think I don't know that the medicine that old woman used was definitely not normal!"

Kiana, feeling deeply offended, immediately complained loudly.

I admit I'm not very smart, but you can't fool me like I'm an idiot!

Liu Bai and Natasha shrugged in unison, their expressions of disappointment striking the same spot.

"So, seriously, why did Yelan give you these two things?"

"I saved her life." There was no point in hiding it, so Liu Bai said it straight. "Isn't it normal for her to give you something in return for saving her life? Put yourself in her shoes, what if I saved you one day, and then asked for your underwear..."

"You little brat, you're full of filth."

"Just an example."

"What kind of good person would use such an analogy?"

Despite what she said, Natasha's expression improved somewhat.

"Alright, I understand the situation."

Although Liu Bai's example wasn't very proper, if you really want to apply it... well, I'll still give it to you.

Although once you give this kind of thing, you won't feel any sense of gratitude...

"But what could have driven Yelan to the point of asking you for help... Hmm, wait a minute, was it something that happened yesterday?"

After seriously considering the matter, Natasha immediately remembered that it was Kujou Sara had brought the pot back last night.

Based on the timeline, this should have happened yesterday afternoon.

The organization in the Sky Dome Zone that could drive Yelan to the brink of despair...

Well, firstly, it's definitely not World Serpent, and secondly, since Kujou Sara went there, it couldn't be Inazuma either.

So, is Schicksal all that's left?

Hmm... Could it be that Theresa picked a fight with Yelan?

It's not impossible.

Theresa is a very important pawn. Cecilia didn't tell her the plan because Theresa's reaction could really mislead headquarters.

But how could Theresa's short legs possibly catch up with Yelan's long legs?

Yelan may not be able to beat Theresa, but she can definitely escape; Theresa won't even get a morsel from her.

Could it be that Theresa took the initiative to ask Rita for help?

That would actually be enough to beat Yelan to death...

"In that case, she really should thank you."

"?"

Liu Bai looked puzzled.

How could this person understand the Herrscher's affairs before I even explained it?

"Didn't they say that Theresa and Rita were going to kill this person?" Natasha asked, looking at Liu Bai's expression.

"Ah, no, Rita actually knows it's me... um, wait a minute."

Although Rita knew it was Kiana who had been tricked by Liu Bai, she also realized that the whole thing was a setup.

But... does that stop her from beating people up?

It doesn't cause any problems.

You could even say that Rita's help was essential for the play to be performed well.

After all, Kiana is a member of Schicksal, and also her captain's sister. Furthermore, she and Theresa have a decent personal relationship.

With these three factors combined, it would be suspicious if Theresa continued to make a move and Rita remained inactive.

So, on the other hand...

Yesterday, Ye Qilan ran off to that abandoned village for an adventure... Seven... | Actually, is it because of the factors that make it difficult to get help?

There definitely is!

Yelan couldn't possibly be unaware that she would be targeted; she certainly had that awareness. However, judging from Yelan's current behavior, her attention seemed to be completely drawn to the Herrscher...

Ah... if that's the case...

Liu Bai was thinking this, the bracelet suddenly lit up.

"Sky Dome Street! Help!"

The bracelet transmitted Yelan's short message.

Natasha: "?"

What is this woman doing now?

"It wasn't Rita and Theresa who ganged up on her yesterday; it was Herrscher leading a large group of Honkai creatures."

Liu Bai tried his best to keep a calm expression—being beaten up for two days in a row, this guy was really unlucky.

"Herrscher... Look, this is what happens when you're two-faced. Even the heavens can't stand it anymore."

Natasha was surprised for a moment, but quickly turned to a sneer. She had never liked Yelan. Although she had never been seriously tricked, she had always been tricked in small ways.

"That's right, that's right." Kiana, who had been kidnapped, nodded in agreement.

"Alright, alright, jokes aside, we really have to help with this. Rita might be willing to give us a way out, but Theresa might not."

Rita may be able to outwit Theresa, but she can't control Theresa's actions.

If Theresa makes a mistake, Yelan will really be in trouble, with Rita by her side as a safety net.

For example, they might capture Yelan and then find an opportunity to secretly release her.

"Okay, okay, you're such a good person, I'll go?"

For Liu Bai's sake, Natasha wouldn't mind going once.

Rita, acting as a mole, was enough to intimidate Theresa with her Purifying Thunder of Seven Sins.

Well... it would be troublesome if Rita suddenly decided to capture her too.

"No, Acheron and I will go. Sister, do you have a cloak and a mask at home?"

"I have a cloak, but I'm not that dog, how could I have a mask? Do you want a hood? A hood and a cloak are the proper combination."

"The hood isn't very good at concealing its contents..."

Since we're going to take action, we should at least act a little mysterious.

—It wasn't for Rita to see, it was for Theresa to see, and to pass this on to Otto.

"So picky."

Natasha went back to her room and started searching.

After all, he's my own brother.

But... there really isn't...

After searching for ten minutes, Natasha found nothing.

"Ugh, I don't have any masks! I'll give you two pairs of black stockings, you two can gouge your eyes out and put them on your heads and go out!" Natasha said in despair.

"What a pleasant surprise!"

"Um?"

"Oh no, I mean it's barely passable."

Chapter Ninety: The True Colors Revealed

"Do I really need to wear this?"

Wearing a cloak, Acheron stared strangely at the black silk hood in his hand.

Does she look like the type of person who would wear something like that?

"Wear it, you have to at least conceal your identity."