An Qi Has Her Limits

Then, Fu Hua's first thought was, "How can this bed be so sturdy?" Generally speaking, with the strength of Ji Lin and Anqi, an ordinary bed should have collapsed long ago, right?

"Alright, alright, I'm awake now, and I feel great. Sorry to keep you waiting, so how long have I been asleep?"

"Fourteen days have passed since you went into the operating room, a full two weeks, Crimson Kite!"

"Huh? Has it been that long? I thought I had only slept for a few days."

Fu Hua placed her hand on Ji Lin's head, gently stroking it, and revealed a faint, gentle smile.

Anqi peeked out from under Ji Lin, looked up at her, and said with the air of a doctor checking on a patient:

"Master, how are you feeling now?"

"Hmm... Anyway, it feels much lighter. By the way, where's Su?"

Fu Hua didn't have time to carefully examine her own changes, and subconsciously asked about the whereabouts of her friend whom she hadn't seen for thousands of years.

Anqi and Ji Lin looked at each other, seemingly puzzled by the question.

"Heave-ho!"

At this moment, Cang Xiaoxuan slowly floated over from the side, sat on Fu Hua's shoulder, shifted his bottom to find a comfortable position, and then answered Fu Hua's question.

"They didn't even show themselves to us. It seems they only came for you. So, how are you feeling? Are you completely healed?"

"Is it just for my treatment?"

Fu Hua could not suppress her disappointment, and her eyes dimmed.

Thirteen Flame-Chasers were one of the few relatively clear and complete fragments in her memory—a friend she distinctly remembered, yet he hadn't stayed to have tea and chat. His hasty arrival and departure—did he feel he hadn't fulfilled his mission?

Then, Fu Hua quickly shook her head again.

Su is not that kind of person.

A person as gentle, compassionate, and wise as him must have a compelling reason for not wanting to stay.

"However, back then he only spoke in a way that was incomprehensible to people, but now he doesn't even leave riddles anymore. Has he changed too?"

Fu Hua suspected that her old comrade's verbal expression ability had evolved, well, but in terms of the ease of understanding, it could also be said to have regressed.

"You blockhead, I'm asking about your health, what are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing, just a little regrettable. As for my health... it's great, I should say it's excellent, I feel more relaxed and comfortable than ever before. Doctor. Jackal's skills almost made me feel like I'd traveled back to Previous Civilization."

Fu Hua smiled easily.

Although she remained on the operating table, she still felt some of her physical condition until Su entered her Dreamscape.

The feeling of being turned inside out, the sensation of scalpels, water jets, lasers, and even unknown instruments manipulating muscles and organs, and the sensation of all sorts of reagents being injected into the body— Fu Hua couldn't help but think of the memories of being alone with Dr. Mobius.

It was the same back then. Fu Hua lay on the operating table, while Mobius manipulated every inch of her body at will, thoroughly enjoying himself. However, Fu Hua could only speculate about Fu Hua 'Mobius experience; she still couldn't comprehend the thoughts running through the mind of that Infinite Serpent.

Cang Xiaoxuan had no idea what Fu Hua was thinking, but her reply put her last worry at ease. So, the little puppet body simply leaned back, and Cang Xiaoxuan on Fu Hua's shoulder, her chubby little legs swinging.

"I'm exhausted, I'm going to take a nap. You go find Jackal for your follow-up check-up, get it done quickly so you can go home. I still have a lot of things to take care of..."

Cang Xiaoxuan really fell asleep.

She was the most anxious person during the treatment, worrying about Fu Hua's condition, keeping an eye on the others to prevent them from getting restless, and constantly trying to get information from Skyfire and Gray Serpent. Two weeks of non-stop work had truly exhausted even Cang Xiaoxuan.

"Master, I will take care of Xiaoxuan!"

"Crimson Kite, I'll take you to see a doctor!"

The Anqi quickly decided on their roles: one carefully lifted Cang Xiaoxuan's soft body, while the other dragged Fu Hua out. Their relaxed smiles showed their good mood.

Three days after returning to Great Void Mountain, Fu Hua resumed her usual routine.

Early in the morning, she led Ji Lin and Anqi to practice their boxing skills on the mountaintop where the sun was just about to rise.

Since mastering her martial arts, Fu Hua rarely used a sword, preferring instead the Inch Heart Fist. This was because the fist technique was simple and convenient to learn, and straightforward to use. For her, without the Sword God skill, using fists or swords was equally effective; one could say that fist and sword techniques had long since merged into one, her fists and feet becoming swords themselves.

"Anqi, you have already mastered swordsmanship. Fist techniques are not very important to you, but they can be used to train your mind and improve your ability to cope with special situations. So do not slack off. Remember that mastery comes from diligence and is ruined by play."

"Yes, Master!"

"Ji Lin, your boxing skills have become rusty. I don't know what level you were at back then, but judging from your current performance, there are still many areas where you can improve. Don't let Anqi leave you behind."

"Don't worry, Crimson Kite! I'm slowly getting back into that feeling, just wait and see!"

With each punch and movement, each step and kick, Fu Hua executed the fist techniques with practiced ease, combining stillness with movement, softness with strength. A gentle breeze blew through his loose blue martial arts attire as he casually offered advice to his friends and disciples, exuding the aura of a master as weighty as a mountain.

But only Fu Hua herself was aware of her own changes.

In the past, martial arts training was for calming the mind and nourishing the spirit. It was like walking on fragile ice. One had to eliminate distracting thoughts and concentrate at all times. The slightest wavering would interfere with the internal Honkai Energy circulation and, in more serious cases, lead to qi deviation.

This is the kind of thing called Divine Sound. Dr. Mei once warned that this technology seemed to have formed an incomprehensible, profound connection with her body. Therefore, she was branded with a mental imprint that was hostile to everything related to the Honkai.

For thousands of years, Fu Hua has been caught in this dilemma: if her thoughts turn slightly to the left, she will be affected by the Honkai and then go berserk; if her thoughts turn slightly to the right, she will activate that layer of mental imprint and then lose her mind to destroy the Honkai, including her comrades who fight with Honkai Energy and herself.

As a result, Fu Hua has become accustomed to suppressing all her emotions, shaping her heart into a transparent and flawless state, like an ice cube, devoid of joy or sorrow.

'Pulling a punch just to throw a punch—this feeling is so strange.'

Fu Hua thought to herself, but felt an unprecedented sense of ease and comfort. She wasn't like this before. When she was practicing her fist techniques, let alone thinking, even the slightest distracting thought would cause the Honkai Energy to circulate imperfectly.

Blood flowed, body temperature rose, and one round of boxing practice followed another. Fu Hua had no intention of stopping; he simply wanted to fully enjoy the new energy emanating from his body. Until the final punch was unleashed, the force of his spontaneous punch stirred the air, creating a powerful wind that swept across the entire mountain.

"Is this what it feels like to have your blood boil?"

Fu Hua was slightly out of breath, letting the sweat slide down her forehead, feeling a sense of novelty and surprise at the lingering excitement in her blood.

"Crimson Kite, are you alright?"

"It's okay, I feel really good. I feel like I'm closer to my former comrades-in-arms."

Fu Hua looked thoughtfully at her fist.

Fusion Warrior are all incredibly resilient, their Honkai Beast genes and the effects of the Hypermutation Surgery granting them unparalleled vitality and regenerative abilities. The most extreme example is Mobius; everyone agrees that nothing can kill her unless she chooses to. Therefore, Fusion Warrior typically fight with extreme aggression, their basic strategy being to fight until they bleed to death.

But Fu Hua was an outlier. Because of the influence of the Divine Sound, she had to be extremely restrained in using her body. If it affected her mental state, even in the slightest way, she had to stop immediately, otherwise she would lose control under the influence of the Divine Sound and die on the spot.

Therefore, Fu Hua couldn't unleash her full passion and energy like them; she could only focus on precision and extract power from extremely limited spaces—this meticulously crafted fighting style ultimately evolved into the Great Void Sword God. But Fu Hua was absolutely certain that even the peak Immortal Crimson Heron's endurance and ultimate combat ability were far inferior to her former companions.

She can't do it!

Now, things are different. Fu Hua sensed it; she could also achieve the unrestrained and reckless fighting style of Kalpas, Kevin, and Kosma!

"Su, this gift..."

Fu Hua looked up at the distant horizon, as if she could see her friend giving her a gentle, blessing smile.

"Master, stop daydreaming, we should go back for dinner."

"No, let's practice a little longer."

"Huh? But you've practiced it so many times already."

"I've recovered, even better than I imagined. But I've also lost my sword heart, and I don't want to start over. All I can rely on now is this brand-new body. This is a fresh start, and I can't afford to slack off."

Fu Hua smiled, filled with the courage and confidence to start over.

She became stronger, then weaker, and the difference between them is now hard to discern.

But Fu Hua believed that Su would not harm her. Since he had completely removed the sword heart from her at this time, he must have had his reasons.

All she can do is seize every minute and second from now on, become a strong person that Anqi and Ji Lin can rely on once again, and protect everything she has with her own power once more.

"Crimson Kite, I'll train with you!"

"It's fine to be together, but could you please not hug me like this? I'm sweating a lot, don't you find it smelly?"

"No way! Crimson Kite always smells sweet, hehehe!"

"..."

Seeing Ji Lin's flushed expression, which showed no disgust at her sweat and was even more excited than usual, Fu Hua suddenly fell silent.

Perhaps, rather than exploring the power within her body, the greatest test for her on Great Void Mountain is how to preserve the chastity of this body while staying by the side of her eccentric best friend.

Chapter 180 Anqi with a Bottom Line

"Splash!"

The clear water washed down, wetting her thin clothes and revealing her fair skin and exquisite figure beneath, like a pure white lotus standing alone in the world.

Then Fu Hua exhaled a breath of stale air.

After exercise, you need to take a cold shower to calm your blood and restore your peace of mind—this is not recommended for ordinary people, as it may cause a cold. They are Fusion Warrior; they can throw ice water or even lava on themselves without hesitation, let alone cold water. There's no comparison.

"Whoosh!" ×2

His close friend and disciple did the same thing, but after being rinsed with cold water, they both shook their heads and tossed their hair, splashing water droplets everywhere, like a cat getting wet.

Fu Hua unconsciously curled the corners of her mouth.

The next second, Cang Xiaoxuan floated in, glanced at the natural hot spring with 24-hour hot water right in front of her, her face darkened, and then she burst into curses:

"Using cold water when hot water is available, and risking infecting Ji Lin and Xiao Anqi, you blockhead, are you sick? Have you forgotten you were lying in a hospital bed just a few days ago?!"

"It's just that the heat is lingering and we want to calm it down as soon as possible."

Fu Hua subconsciously explained, awkwardly tugging at the corners of her mouth, not daring to tell Cang Xiaoxuan that she had lived like this for hundreds of years.

When Cang Xiaoxuan was still around, she probably never skimped on hot water for her, so she couldn't stand this rough and unhealthy lifestyle.

Cang Xiaoxuan glared at her, then took a towel out of his sleeve and tossed it to Anqi.

"They're both ancient beings, thousands of years old, and it's hard to say if they're even human. Their antics are harmless. But you're different; you're still a child. You need to take care of yourself. Quickly dry your hair and go warm up in the hot spring. Don't follow those two idiots' example!"

Cang Xiaoxuan muttered to himself as he circled around Anqi. After a moment, he couldn't resist taking action and started stroking Anqi's head with a towel. He then took out a hairdryer from his sleeve and started drying An Qi's hair while circling around her.

After tying Anqi's hair up, I pushed her down into the hot spring.

Seeing that Anqi's delicate and slender body was completely immersed in the hot water, and that her fair and tender face, like a boiled egg, was flushed with a healthy blush, revealing an adorable expression of enjoyment and bliss, Cang Xiaoxuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I knew I'd have to take care of the kid! If you two were left to fend for it, the child would be in the ICU sooner or later! What are you waiting for? Come in and soak in the hot water! We have plenty of hot water on Great Void Mountain!"

Cang Xiaoxuan shot him a sharp glare.

Fu Hua and Ji Lin were startled and quickly entered the hot spring.

Cang Xiaoxuan snorted, tucked her small hands into her sleeves, and floated away.

A moment later, wooden trays floated on the hot spring water, displaying snacks, hot spring eggs, drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Cang Xiaoxuan finally entered the hot spring, wearing the mini school swimsuit she had just changed into.

"You've only been feeling better for a few days and you're already causing trouble. I'm in a meeting at home, and all I can hear is the howling wind from the mountain! Can't we go somewhere a little further away next time? If you keep leading them around like this, our house will be covered in dust in no time, and you might even blow something over! Where did your composure, which used to allow you to meditate for days at a time, go... Sigh! Little Anqi, what are you doing?"

Cang Xiaoxuan floated on the water, her dead fish eyes unfriendly, her little mouth chattering incessantly, venting her anger at being harassed for most of the day.

Then, Anqi reached out and grabbed him.

Anqi: "(ΦωΦ)!"

With her enlarged purple pupils resembling cat eyes, Anqi held Cang Xiaoxuan in her palms and reached out to tickle her body.

"Hahaha! Little Anqi, stop it! It's so itchy, hahaha!"

"Xiaoxuan, let me help you take a bath!"

"Wait, don't pull off my swimsuit! I finally finished it! Hahaha, stop scratching, it's so itchy, hahaha!"

"Xiaoxuan Uncle Xuan has taken a bath and looks so clean and cute, hee hee~~"

Ignoring Cang Xiaoxuan's struggles, Anqi gently kneaded her in her palm, turning her over and over. Her face remained expressionless as usual, but her vertical cat-like eyes revealed Anqi's keen interest.

The bathing pool on Great Void Mountain lacked the floating, snow-white fat spheres of St. Freya, losing some of its stunning beauty, but it gained an incredibly adorable Cang Xiaoxuan. And as a cat, how could Anqi resist playing with this little cutie who floated right before her eyes?

And let me tell you, these adorable little dolls are incredibly realistic and smooth to the touch—absolutely fantastic!

Seeing Cang Xiaoxuan trapped in Anqi's grasp and unable to break free, Fu Hua and Ji Lin exchanged a glance and breathed a sigh of relief. They had no time to teach him a lesson.

"Crimson Kite, is this what that saying is again? Oh, brine curdles tofu, one thing subdues another!"

"Anqi seems to have no resistance to cute things."

Fu Hua shook her head, a smile flickering in her eyes, tinged with a hint of helplessness.

For example, when he first became an apprentice, he made his entrance by chasing butterflies. Also, when Kiana occasionally acts cute, he is completely unable to resist her pleas, nodding and agreeing to whatever she says while maintaining a blank expression.

She's already quite cute, and she also likes cute things. Thinking about it carefully, she seems even cuter.

Fu Hua leaned back, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, her graceful curves and fair, delicate skin appearing and disappearing beneath the misty water. She closed her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips, as if enjoying the warm spring water.