You're a Blockhead, but You Sure Know How to Have Fun! / Durandal Opens the Door to a Whole New World

Fu Hua considered a terrifying possibility:

[Sister, it seems we've run out of money. What should we do next? Should we go find Crimson Kite?]

"Huh? Why are you looking for Crimson Kite? Look, there's plenty of money in there! Come on, let's go get the money!"

[Okay, sister, no problem, sister, you're so smart!]

Of course! Hahaha!

Could it be that because they ran out of money, Ji Lin and A-Lin, who had no concept of modern law, held the Xuanyuan Sword to the necks of the bank teller, and that's how this incredible Tianwen figure came about?

"Wait, calm down, think positively, maybe it's like this..."

Sister, it seems we've run out of money. What should we do next?

"Oh? Is that so? Then let's sell the Xuanyuan Sword! That way we'll have money!"

[Okay, sister, no problem, sister, you're so smart—wait, what about me? I'm still living in the sword!]

[Haha, that makes sense! Let's just rob a bank then!]

"Isn't this just going in circles!?"

Fu Hua clutched her head, her pupils trembling.

Chapter 145 You blockhead, you're quite the player!

"Ji Lin, A-Lin, listen to me, have you recently encountered a suspicious person who always has a smile on his face, blond hair, doesn't look like a good person, and calls himself Otto?"

During the video call, Fu Hua cautiously probed the situation.

As the saying goes, something unusual must be amiss. After calming down a bit, Fu Hua immediately suspected that Otto was up to something when she saw that Ji Lin and her sister had a large sum of money in their accounts.

Ji Lin and A-Lin looked at each other, blinked in unison, and shook their heads.

"No, who is Otto?"

"My sister and I have never met the person Crimson Kite mentioned. What's wrong? Is he a bad person?"

The two sisters tilted their heads in unison, their delicate and adorable faces displaying the same innocent and naive expressions.

Fu Hua's expression relaxed, she patted her chest, and smiled:

"That's good, then it's not a big problem."

Whether it's robbing a bank or getting your card scammed into taking out a loan, as long as it's not Otto, there's no problem.

At worst, we can report it to the Shenzhou government; they can't just ignore their own ancestors, can they?

"Where did the money in this card come from? Can you explain it to me?"

"Of course it was Xiaoxuan who earned it!"

"Little... Xuan?"

This name sounds strangely familiar.

Fu Hua felt a pang in her heart, and for a moment she almost burst into tears.

She was momentarily dazed, then shook her head, clearing her mind, and asked again:

"Who is Xiaoxuan? Is he a boy or a girl? You haven't been tricked into doing anything illegal or criminal, have you?"

"Xiaoxuan is... um... uh, we have something to do, we'll hang up now, bye!"

Ji Lin hurriedly hung up the call.

Fu Hua held the black-screened phone, a few question marks appearing on her forehead.

His reaction just now clearly indicated that he was trying to hide something from her.

But Ji Lin and A-Lin have just returned to the human world, and she is their only close friend. What could they possibly be hiding, and what would they need to hide? Just who is this Xiaoxuan, that she could make Ji Lin and A-Lin hand over their cards and deliberately conceal the situation from her?

Could it be that they've already found boyfriends so quickly?!

"No, no, no, that's impossible! There must be some special circumstances... Let's check it out first."

Fu Hua still believed in Ji Lin's loyalty. After all, Ji Lin had confessed to her. Although she hadn't given a reply yet, she couldn't possibly fall for someone else so quickly, could she?

Well! I don't mean anything by it, but from a generally rational perspective, it's unlikely to be that bad.

Then, she couldn't help but recall the wet kiss Ji Lin gave her when they parted at Great Void Mountain, Fu Hua felt her cheeks burning uncontrollably.

She subconsciously scratched her face, thought for a moment, and decided to try asking Bronya. She was a top hacker and believed that she could find out a lot of information just by looking at the card number.

"Aerospace companies, new energy vehicle companies, Shencheng Pharmaceuticals, multinational logistics... Wow! Our class monitor has so many companies in his portfolio, and they're all large-scale, high-profit enterprises. No wonder his bank account balance is so high!"

Due to Fu Hua's sudden request, Bronya hacked into the bank's network, searching and organizing information by card number. Finally, looking at the countless assets under Fu Hua's name, Bronya exclaimed in amazement at the immense wealth of a capitalist.

Immediately afterwards, Himeko, Raiden Mei, Anqi, and Kiana, who had somehow gathered in front of the computer and were simply there for the fun without actually understanding anything, all cast enigmatic glances at Fu Hua.

Anqi: "Master, according to the tradition of Shenzhou, shouldn't disciples also have the right to inherit? I don't mean anything by it, I'm just asking."

Himeko: "Fu Hua, you're paying for the next meal! Teacher, it's not easy for me to save up this money, so don't even think about taking advantage of me again!"

Raiden Mei: "Class monitor is truly a hidden talent, even more so than our family back in the day... cough! I mean, congratulations, class monitor, may your wealth increase greatly!"

Kiana: "Huh, what does this say?"

Bronya's room fell silent for a moment.

Then everyone looked at Kiana, and in unison reached out to touch her, revealing kind and loving smiles.

Kiana: "Huh???"

"Hmm, she even knows to hire hackers to investigate. That blockhead has really grown up. If this were back in the day, she would have already come knocking on our door to investigate. Where would we find any help then!"

At Great Void Mountain, Book of Cang Xuan looked at the hacking records sent by Gray Serpent regarding Fu Hua's assets and smiled with slight satisfaction.

Ji Lin and A-Lin sat next to each other eating watermelon.

Did Crimson Kite have no friends back then?

"It's not that it doesn't happen, but it's very rare. On average, you make a friend about once every one or two thousand years."

"One or two thousand years? I haven't lived that long. No, according to the actual timeline, I'm already over five thousand years old. Still no, based on my own experience, I'm only sixteen. But then, wouldn't that be a mismatch with Crimson Kite, since she's already so old..."

Ji Lin kept counting on her fingers, her delicate eyebrows furrowing and relaxing, a conflicted expression on her face.

"Gah~~"

Book of Cang Xuan sipped his tea, finished reviewing today's financial report, and finally decided to purchase the land to establish "Great Void Mountain Cultural Industry Investment Co., Ltd."

Subsequently, she sent her construction and investment plan to the official Shenzhou company she had recently connected with, and awaited their response regarding cooperation or support.

Then, the Book of Cang Xuan looked at Ji Lin, who was still struggling with his decision, and said indifferently:

"I heard from A-Lin that you proposed to Crimson Kite?"

"Ah, yes, after all, I only knew Crimson Kite in this era, and I liked her back then."

Ji Lin answered very naturally, with the innocent and open-minded demeanor of a tribal village girl who did not know chastity or shame.

Book of Cang Xuan touched his chin with his small hand.

"As the steward and guardian of blockheads, I don't think that worldly concepts like gender and identity are obstacles to your existence. Theoretically, I don't seem to have any points to object to, as long as blockheads accept it themselves."

One is a lone Flame-Chasers who has steadfastly upheld his mission for thousands of years.

One is a great leader and warrior who sacrificed himself to guard Shenzhou.

In the eyes of the Book of Cang Xuan, the worldly concerns of ordinary people are not enough to constrain Fu Hua and Ji Lin, let alone hinder them from pursuing their own happiness—of course, the premise is that it is consensual. If Fu Hua resolutely refuses to accept it, the Book of Cang Xuan will also stand on her side.

Ji Lin and A-Lin's eyes lit up at the same time.

Does this mean that the other party's parents have given their approval?

Then, Ji Lin scratched his head happily, a little shyly, and chuckled:

"Well, where there's a will, there's a way, right? I'm actually quite good-looking too. Anyway, I'll do my best to make Crimson Kite fall in love with me!"

"Looks like I need to save up more money. When the time comes, whether it's for a dowry or a bride price, I'll have to come up with something substantial for that blockhead."

A smile curved Book of Cang Xuan's lips as he watched Ji Lin and A-Lin sharing the same silly grin. He joked with them, but inwardly he felt quite emotional.

'Sister flowers!'

'You blockhead, you're quite the character now. So all that old-fashioned rigidity and coldness was just a facade, wasn't it?'

'Hehehe, if Master Cang Xuan and Master Dan Zhu knew, they'd probably be moved to tears, wouldn't they?'

A-Lin imagined for a moment the future, when she and her older sister would become partners with Fu Hua. Then, suppressing her anticipation, she said to the Book of Cang Xuan:

"Xiaoxuan, when do you plan to see Crimson Kite?"

"There's still a lot to do. First, we need to establish the company and have stable funding and human resources. Second, now that we've established contact with other beings from the Previous Civilization, we need to find a time to share the experimental data and results left behind by Master Cang Xuan and Master Dan Zhu. But these are minor matters. What we need to figure out most right now is the cooperation between the blockhead and Schicksal, as well as the situation of the World Serpent."

"Um?"

"Back then, Crimson Kite escaped death but was severely injured and never recovered. She was then forced to seek help from the Schicksal Mandate to protect the Shenzhou. It is necessary to find out more about the extent of her injuries and how the Schicksal Mandate restrained her. As for the World Serpent, don't be fooled by their friendly attitude towards us. Friendship is friendship, and mission is mission. It's still unclear whether they are on the same side as the blockhead."

Book of Cang Xuan pressed his temples, looking pained, and sighed softly.

Things are different now. Fu Hua is no longer the invincible immortal who could suppress the world with her own hands. She is now under someone else's control. How can she break free?

Kevin's forces, who had previously severed ties, have finally resurfaced, extending their reach into Shenzhou. What are their plans, and what threat do they pose to Fu Hua?

These are important questions, and they cannot be investigated openly, because Fu Hua will find it difficult to face either side's vigilance calmly.

Fortunately, the resurrection of Ji Lin and A-Lin has made up for some of the lack of combat power. With them around, Great Void Mountain is not too weak now and still has room to maneuver.

"Well..."

The Book of Cang Xuan lamented once again Fu Hua's aloofness and dullness.

If this immortal had even a thought of supporting a powerful force, with the outstanding people and resources of Shenzhou and its accumulation over thousands of years, it would never have fallen into its current predicament.

"Who told you to be such a blockhead..."

Book of Cang Xuan sighed, helpless, yet willingly began to plan for Fu Hua's future.

Chapter 146 Durandal Opens the Gate to a New World

"Lady Yae Sakura, this is your residence. Are you satisfied with it?"

Upon arriving at the Celestia headquarters, Yae Sakura was introduced to Amber by Otto, but that was all she was to Amber.

Otto wasn't sure to what extent he could trust Yae Sakura, so he couldn't determine where she should be placed. For now, it was enough to let Amber know and arrange her living arrangements.

Although Otto didn't give any specific instructions, Amber, as the person who knows Otto best in the world, still treated her with the appropriate level of respect—equivalent to S-Rank Valkyrie.

Looking at the exquisite and cozy villa in front of her, Yae Sakura blinked in confusion, then smiled gently and said:

"I am very satisfied. Thank you, Miss Amber. And please don't call me 'sir' anymore; I'm not some important person."

"You are His Holiness the Bishop's guest, so there's no need to be modest. Anyway, there's a smart voice assistant in the house. Just ask if you don't understand anything, and if there's anything that can't be resolved, you can ask it to contact me at any time. Well, it's getting late, so why don't you rest for the night?"

"Uh, oh, okay, goodnight."

Good night, sweet dreams.

Amber bowed and left through the door.

Yae Sakura stared at the closed door for a long time before letting out a sigh of loss.

"Although Mr. Otto has already explained, she really looks too much like Kallen ..."

Do you think I've blasphemed her?

Otto's deep voice suddenly rang out in the room.

Yae Sakura seemed startled. She looked around for a moment, and finally realized that the sound was coming from all directions. She couldn't find the specific source, nor could she see Otto himself.

Then, she sat down directly on the living room sofa, thought for a while, and said:

"This is what they call human experimentation, right? I got this concept from the fragments of Hiyomaru's memories."

"That's true."

"Well, to be honest, I'm a little uncomfortable. However, I can sense that your feelings for Kallen are no less than mine, right? So, Mr. Otto, there must be a reason for what you're doing!"