Chapter 70

As the girl walked away, Shen Gonglin felt he should say something, but after thinking for a long time, he could only manage to utter this sentence. The Valkyrie in front of him, dressed in red armor and looking incredibly cool, stumbled and almost fell. Her imposing aura vanished instantly. She turned around, blushing, and glared at Shen Gonglin. What nonsense was he spouting? If he couldn't speak properly, he shouldn't have said anything. Even if he didn't wish her good luck in martial arts, he shouldn't have set such a flag for himself, right?

Or is this guy serious?

"... If anything really happens to Mei, I'll never forgive you."

Kiana looked at Shen Gonglin with a complicated expression. Himeko and Bronya also stared at him without saying a word. What he said just now was really a bit too much for them. He probably just couldn't help but make a joke. They understood the joke, so Shen Gonglin probably didn't mean anything by it. If they really got married after this war, they would all join in.

"Shen Gonglin, St. Freya's school motto forbids early relationships, so you and Mei- neechan can't."

The quiet girl Bronya said this. The vampire effect had subsided. Now, the girl was standing next to Shen Gonglin in an exoskeleton armor. She silently reminded Shen Gonglin that St. Freya was a respectable school, and Shen Gonglin's early talk about dating was very problematic.

"It's nothing. It's just that early dating isn't forbidden, but marriage isn't. There's nothing to be afraid of. Besides, I was just joking. I felt like I had to say something since Mei was going to fight, and then this sentence popped into my head. Why are you all looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with me?"

Shen Gonglin looked curiously at the three people beside her. Not only them, but even the staff on the Hyperion were now giving Shen Gonglin complicated looks. Of course, such a large airship couldn't just have a few combat personnel. There were also many staff members on board responsible for the operation of the Hyperion. And all of these people's eyes were now drawn to Shen Gonglin. What this guy said didn't seem to make any sense.

Early dating is not allowed, but marriage is not. You can get married first and then develop a relationship. That way, it won't be considered early dating, but rather cultivating marital affection. As expected of Shen Gonglin, how come I didn't think of this? It's completely feasible!

Himeko's eyes lit up, and then she looked at Shen Gonglin with a very approving gaze. "That's right, as expected of Shen Gonglin, as expected of the person I fell in love with at first sight. I never thought of this. This completely avoids St. Freya's school motto. Even if the enforcement team comes, I'll have something to say. Getting married first and then falling in love isn't unheard of. As expected of Shen Gonglin, her mind is too strong."

This guy... he's got a serious problem. He really was after Mei. He's finally slipped up. No wonder Mei secretly went to the sofa to sleep with him. No way, Kiana will be the first to disapprove of this relationship!

The young lady of the Kaslana family secretly clenched her fists. This won't do, absolutely not!

Chapter 280 He's Gone Human

"Alright, Mei has joined the battle. The enemies in this area are now Mei's responsibility. Shen Gonglin, Kiana, you two get ready as well. Bronya, continue to stand by in case of emergencies and prepare for landing."

Himeko calmly made this command. As the commander, she couldn't just join the battle. Moreover, judging from the current Honkai energy concentration, Kiana and Mei were perfectly capable of handling this situation. The Valkyrie Squad didn't need hothouse flowers. Although they were just trainee Valkyrie, Kiana and the others were not ordinary freshmen. One had been learning the Hokushin Itto-ryu since childhood, and the other was a real special agent before joining Schicksal. In addition, Kiana had been fighting Honkai since she was a child. There wouldn't be any problems.

If we're talking about worries, Himeko is actually more concerned about Shen Gonglin. Although he's currently the highest-ranked person present, Himeko has always suspected that he got his S-rank status by swapping his face. Shen Gonglin really gives off an unreliable vibe. This is a good opportunity to see Shen Gonglin's true strength. With Kiana by his side, there shouldn't be any problems.

As for why he wasn't paired with Mei... well, Mei is a normal girl. What if something happens between her and Shen Gonglin? It would be much safer with Kiana. How could anyone like a monkey?

"Roger that! I'm already itching for this, Shen Gonglin, let's go!"

Kiana, who is naturally restless, became even more uneasy after Mei. Upon receiving the order, she immediately stood up excitedly. After putting on the combat suit, she was eager to try it out. The girl felt that she was in better shape than ever before and needed to fight Honkai Beast to release her overflowing energy, otherwise she would definitely feel pent up.

"Oh, Himeko, you said there's an extra bonus for the mission, that's true, right? I don't care about the money, I just wanted to ask, just asking... Kiana, don't pull me back, let me find out before we set off."

Shen Gonglin was still agonizing over this. One of his biggest motivations for going on missions was the high reward, which was much faster than earning money by massaging Kiana's back. Unlike these naive young girls, Shen Gonglin was burdened with debt. This was the trouble of an adult. If this matter wasn't resolved, Shen Gonglin would feel terrible. It all stemmed from that online scam—the promise of buying an island and getting a villa for free. This was definitely the stupidest thing Shen Gonglin had ever done in his life.

If it were just her own money that was swindled, that would be better. But Shen Gonglin was tricked into losing not only her own money, but also Rita's, Durandal's, and the medical expenses that Miss Anna gave her... She absolutely has to make money quickly.

"Don't worry, you'll get a good bonus based on your performance in the mission. If you want a high reward, work a little harder, but don't push yourself too hard. If you have any questions, be sure to tell me. Stay close to Kiana and don't stray more than 50 meters from her. Also, be careful when you walk, and don't eat anything unclean after you go down. When you come back, I'll treat you to something delicious."

It was like Himeko sending her young master on a long journey. The more Himeko talked, the more Kiana's lips twitched. What was going on? It was just a mission. Why didn't Himeko seem this concerned when Kiana was on one? What was she so worried about? This was a battle against Honkai Beast, not a picnic. Not only the Class President and Mei, but even Himeko had become so doting on Shen Gonglin. Were Kiana and Bronya the only ones who could have a positive influence on Himeko? What kind of poison was this guy carrying that had turned them all into this?

"Alright, alright, with me here, you don't need to worry. Himeko, Himeko, let's go."

Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin by the collar, knowing that if Himeko continued to give her instructions, it would never end. So, Kiana dragged Shen Gonglin to the hatch. During this time, Kiana wasn't idle either; she had already figured out how to bully... uh, no, how to train Shen Gonglin. If the others kept spoiling her like this, how could Shen Gonglin grow up? So, in order to help Shen Gonglin grow, Kiana was willing to play the villain.

"We'll be right back... Um, Kiana, this doesn't seem to be the direction of the landing pod. What are you planning to do?"

Shen Gonglin waved to the back with great style, his demeanor unaffected even by having his collar grabbed. However, as Kiana followed, a strange feeling welled up inside him. It was a biological sense of danger, but to put it simply, he had a feeling that Kiana was up to no good.

"Landing pod? What's the point of using that troublesome and slow thing? I don't know how to operate it. Besides, those landing pods are designed for one person's space. I don't want to squeeze into that cramped place with you."

Kiana had no intention of using the landing pod at all. A wicked smile slowly crept onto her lips. Neither Himeko nor Bronya could stop her here. It was time to teach Shen Gonglin.

"Then we can each take one, right? Kiana, what are you doing? Stop it. I feel like you're about to do something really scary."

Sensing something was wrong, Shen Gonglin began to struggle. Why did this guy come to a place like this? Even through the glass, Shen Gonglin could see the vast sky outside. It was beautiful, but Shen Gonglin was panicked. Only now did he realize the danger of being with Kiana. Putting aside any unexpected situations, just being with Kiana was the most dangerous thing!

"One per person? Shen Gonglin, do you know how much it costs to deploy a landing pod? Don't you understand that saving is a virtue? So, I have my own way. You don't need to do anything. Just enjoy the scenery later."

Kiana couldn't suppress the wicked smile on her lips. She tapped the hatch a few times, and with a hiss of gas, the hatch slowly opened, completely revealing the boundless sky outside. The sun pierced through the clouds, casting a reddish hue. Below lay the mission objective. Kiana was ready.

"Enjoying the scenery... Wait, wait a minute, I forgot I had something to tell Bronya. I was busy and turned off the gas, and the food is still in the pot. I also have to pick up the kids from school later. Wait for me, I'll be right there."

Now that she knew what Kiana was planning, Shen Gonglin struggled even harder. Now she was starting to talk nonsense. She had been too careless after all. This Kiana had no intention of being human at all.

Chapter 281 Thick Skin and Thick Flesh

Haha, you're only thinking about running away now? Don't you think it's a bit too late?

Laughing like a villain, Kiana wrapped one arm around Shen Gonglin's waist like an Amazonian huntress catching her prey, her chest pressed tightly against Shen Gonglin's back. Startled by the height difference, Shen Gonglin could only instinctively struggle. The girl gently tapped her earpiece, and blue goggles covered Kiana's eyes. Why did she have these? Doesn't this prove that this third-generation general-purpose armor was designed for her to jump from high altitudes? Makes sense.

"Himeko, Bronya, let's go."

At that moment, Himeko and Bronya, who had heard Shen Gonglin's scream, ran over. Kiana simply waved at them and decisively jumped down, leaving Himeko Shen Gonglin, unable to stop her, could only turn her head away in heartache. Poor thing, but there was nothing she could do now. She just hoped it wouldn't cause Shen Gonglin any psychological trauma. Kiana, she really acted recklessly. Just because she could endure such extreme activities doesn't mean Shen Gonglin can too. Judging from that sound, Shen Gonglin's fear of heights is probably no joke.

The wind howled, but Shen Gonglin could no longer make a sound. Every time she opened her mouth, a gust of wind would rush in. This was more dangerous than any bungee jump. This experience of freefalling from ten thousand meters in the air gave Shen Gonglin a feeling she had never experienced before. If she could just pass out at this moment, it would be a wonderful thing.

Unfortunately, Shen Gonglin is more awake than ever before, let alone unconscious. Her wide-open purple pupils stare unblinkingly at the clouds below. The child is completely terrified and can't even breathe.

"Shen Gonglin, look how beautiful this is... Hey? Shen Gonglin, say something? What's wrong?"

Kiana's physique far surpasses that of Shen Gonglin, and she can even speak under these circumstances. Perhaps it's due to the combat armor she's wearing, but this girl doesn't seem to have any fear of heights. Her excellent physical condition prevents her from being affected at all, and she even has time to talk about the scenery with Shen Gonglin. However, at this moment, Kiana also senses that something is wrong with Shen Gonglin's body. He was struggling just now, but now he's completely motionless, his entire body exuding an eerie stiffness. Logically, he should have instinctively hugged her tightly, but now he's just hanging on her hand. What's going on? Has he really been scared out of his wits?

Kiana turned the Shen Gonglin in her arms around and looked at his blank pupils. She panicked a little. This guy didn't seem to be breathing. She had been too impulsive. Shen Gonglin's physique was definitely no match for hers, and she had the protection of her combat armor. Shen Gonglin was only wearing her cat outfit. This time it really seemed to be her fault. She just wanted to play around with Shen Gonglin. She didn't want to kill him.

"Hey, are you alright? Wake up."

Kiana quickly hugged Shen Gonglin tightly, pressing Shen Gonglin face against her chest. She figured that without the strong winds, he could breathe better that way. She hadn't expected him to be so afraid of heights. On the plane, although he was scared, he kept making a fuss, so she didn't have to worry about his health. But this time, Kiana was a little scared. Shen Gonglin's mind was already quite abnormal; would she scare him even more this time?

Kiana said she was out of her mind. If Shen Gonglin were conscious, she would never have let her insult her like that.

"Ugh... so warm... Wow! How come it's still so tall, Kiana, you jerk!"

This world is so cold and indifferent. Only Naoko can bring Shen Gonglin a little warmth. With Kiana's worried cries in her ears, Shen Gonglin, who had buried her face in the girl's beautiful body, slowly woke up. She could feel the softness that belonged only to the girl on her cheek. Shen Gonglin's consciousness gradually returned, and as soon as it returned, Shen Gonglin panicked even more. Why is it still so high here? Kiana, that bastard, she's not even human!

"You're finally awake! You scared me to death! I thought you... Waaaaah! Shen Gonglin, stop it... Shut up!"

Seeing that Shen Gonglin was awake, Kiana finally felt relieved. Thank goodness he was alright. But before Kiana could even breathe a sigh of relief, a sharp pain shot through her chest. Shen Gonglin, who had no intention of being human the moment he woke up, bit her. The soft, tight-fitting combat suit offered no protection against Shen Gonglin's white teeth. The girl's tender skin was mercilessly bitten by Shen Gonglin, not only on her chest, but also on her waist and arms. And Shen Gonglin didn't just bite; he also scratched!

This is even worse than when you were completely terrified. Shen Gonglin, please faint again, okay? I'm in so much pain!

He pushed at Shen Gonglin's head with all his might, but the Valkyrie, whose sensitive parts were being attacked, couldn't exert her full power. Actually, Shen Gonglin had already held back this time. Didn't you see that he only bit her but didn't suck her blood? This proved that Shen Gonglin still had some sense of restraint. He just wanted to get revenge on Kiana. He pinched and squeezed her with his hands and kept biting her with his mouth. You should know that Shen Gonglin was never one to suffer a loss. Kiana had treated him like this, and now she deserved what she was going through. The fact that he hadn't transformed into his angel form and given her a severe beating was already giving her face.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... Hey, Shen Gonglin Jingu, let go! You're about to fall!"

Her jaw was chattering from the pain. Did this guy have no idea how to be considerate of a girl? He had definitely bitten her so hard she had teeth marks. This bastard didn't treat her like a girl at all. Her pure and innocent body had been ruined by Shen Gonglin... or rather, it had already been ruined long ago?

This guy not only spied on me while I was showering, but he also barged into the dressing room to watch me change clothes. Well, Shen Gonglin, you just wait and see, I will never let you off easily!

The bite stung painfully, but that wasn't what she needed to worry about right now. Kiana gritted her teeth and looked down. She didn't know how fast the cherry blossoms were falling, but what the girl knew now was that if she didn't react soon, she would really fall to her death along with Shen Gonglin. She didn't want to die with this guy. There was a limit to the fall, and she had to do something. Even if she wanted to take revenge on Shen Gonglin, she would have to wait until she landed safely.

The tall buildings below were already visible. Kiana, enduring the pain, released Shen Gonglin. Anyway, he was clinging to her like an octopus and wouldn't fall, but she couldn't just ignore Kiana. After all, she was now carrying the lives of both of them on her shoulders. Shen Gonglin really trusted her completely, leaving everything to her without any plans. She had no choice but to figure out a solution herself.

With agility far exceeding that of ordinary people, Valkyrie with such physical abilities would have absolutely no problem participating in sports competitions. These incredible moves were beyond even the wildest imagination of Shen Gonglin. Kiana reached out and grabbed the railing on the high-rise building, and after a few rapid spins, she absorbed most of the force of the fall. Even with Shen Gonglin in her arms, who looked like a koala, it didn't affect her movements. The railing creaked and groaned, and Kiana then released the railing and jumped down along the fire escape outside the building. She then landed perfectly in a superhero-like knee-injuring pose. This set of moves deserves full marks. Maybe she's not the smartest, but in terms of physical fitness and coordination, this girl is stronger than Mei and Bronya.

Simple-minded and physically strong, that perfectly describes this white-haired beauty.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... You're still not going to give in, you bastard? Believe me, I'll crush your head!"

Once she was on solid ground, Kiana finally had time to deal with Shen Gonglin. She pushed Rin's head away with Shen Gonglin might, pinching his cheek with one hand and pressing his forehead with the other, finally managing to get the girl off her Shen Gonglin. The girl, wincing in pain, pulled open her tight-fitting clothes and peeked inside. Kiana became even angrier when she saw it. She poked Shen Gonglin's head with her slender white fingers, furious. He had actually bitten her and left teeth marks. This Shen Gonglin had gone too far.

"You bastard, don't you know that can kill people? You've scared millions of my brain cells to death! What are you thinking? Are you just a mindless Kiana?!"

Before Kiana could even speak, Shen Gonglin struck first. He slapped Kiana's fingers away and then pointed at her forehead. Even though Shen Gonglin might not be as tall as Kiana, he had already projected an imposing aura. Once his feet were on the ground, Shen Gonglin regained his composure. He considered himself a strong and assertive person, how could he let Kiana bully him all the time? He felt that they had been ignoring him lately, it was time to show his authority!

"Huh? How can you possibly have that many brain cells? Besides, you're not dead yet. Since I did that, I must have my own reasons. With me protecting you, how could anything happen to you? Let's talk about my business first. Look, look, you've made me like this... Hey, you really intend to see this? Do you think I'm stupid? How could I let you see something like this?"

Kiana was annoyed that Shen Gonglin was poking her head. She puffed out her cheeks, ready to fight back. What was the big deal? It was just jumping off a warship. She'd done that before. With her protector, there wouldn't be any problem. Shen Gonglin was just worrying for no reason. Besides, that wasn't the point. Kiana's chest hurt terribly. Although there was no bleeding, it really hurt. The girl grabbed her collar, wanting to complain to Shen Gonglin. But Rin actually stuck his head out. Did he think she was stupid? How could she let Shen Gonglin see that?

"You won't let me see? If you won't let me see, then it's a lie. I just bit you casually. Besides, it was your fault to begin with. What's wrong with you biting me because you're thick-skinned? Mental harm is far more cruel than physical harm. Do you know what your actions just now constitute? Kiana, this is blatant murder!"

Putting their mission out of their minds, Shen Gonglin and Kiana stood there, hands clasped tightly, bickering on the devastated street. After hearing Shen Gonglin's words, Kiana's forehead veins bulged. Thick-skinned? Listen to that! Is that how you describe a girl? Shen Gonglin is a good person in many ways, except for his mouth. If Shen Gonglin didn't have a mouth, Kiana couldn't imagine how good he would be. Thick-skinned? That's how you describe yourself?

This Shen Gonglin must be blind.

"Well, Shen Gonglin, it seems your eyes really are just decorative glass bubbles. You actually dare to say I'm thick-skinned? Even I would get angry if you said that. You just wait, I'll show you who's really thick-skinned between us!"

When Shen Gonglin bullied Kiana, she clearly forgot about the silly deer's personality. Like Shen Gonglin, Kiana is the type who can't be bullied. Now, Shen Gonglin is poking her forehead and making those thick-skinned remarks... Does she really not treat me like a girl? Fine, then I'll stop being human. Anyway, you like to bite, right? Those who bite should be prepared to be bitten. Shen Gonglin, are you ready?

Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin's arm and, before he could react, shoved him to the ground. The hard stone on the ground made Shen Gonglin's back ache, but Kiana's next move only made it worse. Like a husky, she pounced on him. Enraged and wanting revenge on Shen Gonglin, Kiana let loose completely. She didn't care about saving face in front of Shen Gonglin anyway; she would treat him the same way he had treated her!

Kiana's white teeth, no less impressive than those of Shen Gonglin, were bitten into his face. Kiana fully utilized her height and long legs, pinning Shen Gonglin's legs down with her legs and holding his wrists to the side with her hands. Her only remaining means of attack was her teeth. Shen Gonglin often bites people, but he's never been bitten by anyone, has he? Thick skin, I'll show you how thick skin can be!

"Ah! Kiana, shut up, shut up!"

Shen Gonglin let out screams of agony as Kiana bullied him amidst the ruins. He was no match for Kiana in terms of physical strength and couldn't struggle at all. All Shen Gonglin could do was desperately twist his head like a violated young woman. Kiana was even more terrifying than the Honkai.

Chapter 282 Combat Methods

"Hello, hello... Communication is finally Shen Gonglin! Rin, are you guys alright? Kiana, that crazy girl, jumped down with you. The communication over there seems to be bad. Did you land safely? The Honkai energy reaction has been very strong. How are you?"

After a series of hissing sounds, the communicator finally connected with Shen Gonglin. Himeko, who was waiting on the Hyperion, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Kiana had actually deviated from the planned landing point after jumping off with Shen Gonglin. The extent of Kiana's willfulness exceeded Himeko's expectations, but it was also reasonable. After all, it was Kiana and Shen Gonglin. If the two of them were together, they would definitely cause some trouble. She was used to it now.

"Waaaaah... Himeko, I'm badly injured. I request to be taken back. I need to go to the ICU. I feel like I'm about to die. It would be best if the Class President and Mei could take turns taking care of me. It would be even better if you could come tonight... It hurts so much."

Shen Gonglin Jingu's sobbing voice came through the communicator, and Himeko and Bronya in the Hyperion immediately tensed up. Why was Shen Gonglin trembling with tears? He was seriously injured, what happened? Had he and Kiana encountered a high-level Honkai Beast? Shen Gonglin's S-rank status was indeed earned through his looks, and now he was in trouble. He had just joined the battlefield, and now he had to ask for help?

"Captain Himeko, Bronya requests to join the battle. Heavy-duty Rabbit is ready."

Wearing a military-style uniform, Bronya turned to Himeko and made a request. Kiana was unreliable and definitely couldn't protect Shen Gonglin. This was the time for her, the reserve, to step in. They had all joined the battle. Bronya had been left on the Hyperion by Himeko because of her own skills, precisely to deal with such emergencies.

"Okay, get ready. Remember to use the landing pod. Don't be like Kiana. Bring Shen Gonglin back as soon as possible."

Himeko nodded in agreement to Bronya's request, but then a burst of noise came from the communicator. After a few unintelligible cries, Kiana's voice came through. The young lady of the Kaslana family snatched the communicator from Shen Gonglin's hand. "What nonsense is this bastard spouting?"

"Himeko, don't listen to Shen Gonglin's nonsense. He's not injured at all. We've landed safely and are starting the Honkai cleanup now. Don't you know Shen Gonglin's personality? He thinks he's doomed just because he got a little scratch. Don't worry, with me here, there's no problem at all."

Kiana, making such a confident statement, turned off the communicator before Himeko could say anything more. Having already vented her frustrations on Shen Gonglin Rin, Kiana snorted and put the communicator back inside her clothes. Her large, azure eyes glared contemptuously at Shen Gonglin. This guy was just spouting nonsense; he wasn't injured at all.

"What's with that look? Can't you see how badly I'm injured? What am I going to do if I'm disfigured and can't find a wife? I'm the only son of the Shingu family, Kiana... You should have had some kind of vaccination, right?"

Kiana snatched the communicator, Shen Gonglin took out a small mirror to carefully examine her pitiful reflection. Her face, arms, and neck were covered in teeth marks. All she had done was bite Kiana, but this girl was still holding her head and gnawing on it incessantly. Her once fair and tender face was now covered in Kiana's marks. Kiana was definitely more ruthless in this regard; at least Shen Gonglin wouldn't do such a thing. She was already so badly injured before the fight even started. Who should she call the police for this?

"Vaccine? I don't know... Hey! Shen Gonglin, do you want to be bitten by me again? I'll remember this one. Stop fooling around and get ready for battle."

Before Kiana could even process what Shen Gonglin was saying, she was still basking in the thrill of revenge. She was in a great mood, but something that would upset her was about to appear. As if born with this intuition, Kiana could already see the pinkish-white Honkai Beast at the street corner and the pale-skinned Suicide Squad. Shen Gonglin was just an appetizer; the real targets were these very creatures. Kiana was ready for battle!

"Oh... it's these things again. Kiana, hurry up and get on top. I need to rest for a bit; this wound still hurts a bit... Hey, what are you doing? Why are you holding me back? Can't you just do it yourself?"

Licking the wound on her arm, Shen Gonglin tended to her injury like a wounded kitten. Shen Gonglin's saliva had a strong healing effect on wounds. Whether it was due to vampire genes or the blessing of a certain blue goddess, all of Shen Gonglin's fluids had a healing effect. After licking it a few times, the tooth mark had begun to heal. Fighting was something Kiana could handle. As everyone knew, Shen Gonglin was a gentle and refined person, and Kiana would have no problem with physical labor like this... That was the thought, but Kiana clearly didn't intend for Shen Gonglin to do so.

"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about? Who knows if you'll get lost if I leave you alone? Besides, do you think this is a sightseeing trip? The Class President sent me a message before, saying that she wanted you to familiarize yourself with everything she taught you in actual combat. Besides, you can definitely handle enemies of this level, right? Even if you're forced to fight, you have to fight. Shen Gonglin, let's get to work."

Grabbing Shen Gonglin by the collar, this heartless maggot retaliated by throwing Shen Gonglin into the area where Honkai Beast and Suicide Squad were gathered. The girl's cheeks were flushed. She had seen what Shen Gonglin had been doing. This guy was actually licking the teeth marks she had left on him. Such an action was too perverted and lewd. She couldn't let Shen Gonglin continue like this. She had to find something for him to do.

Kiana had some confidence in Shen Gonglin's abilities. She had seen him demonstrate his power during their last mission together, and given Fu Hua's special request, Kiana felt she needed to give him some opportunities to prove himself.

Besides, isn't this guy short of money? I don't know what he wants to buy, but Shen Gonglin is already at the point of earning money by peeling sunflower seeds for others, which shows that he is indeed in financial crisis. The more Honkai Beast he eliminates, the greater the reward will be. It's time to get Shen Gonglin moving.

By the way, the person who hired Shen Gonglin to peel sunflower seeds was Kiana. Each Shen Gonglin peeled a bunch, Kiana would gulp them down in one go. Kiana particularly enjoyed this feeling of psychological and physical comfort, but it was a real hardship for Shen Gonglin's mouth, which got sore from peeling them.

Even Shen Gonglin had to bow to the pressures of life in order to pay off her debts.

Fuck your grandpa.

At this moment, only one sentence remained in Shen Gonglin's mind: she had clearly planned to slack off and be a lazy bum, but Kiana had thrown her into the center of the battlefield with a single gesture. But now it was too late to even curse Kiana. Shen Gonglin could clearly see the cold light on the scythe of the Suicide Squad girl in front of her. There was nothing she could do; even if she wanted to deal with Kiana, she had to resolve the current situation first.

Shen Gonglin's mind stirred, orange electricity flickering between her brows and eyes. The current coursed through her body, stimulating her cells and activating her physical potential. Shen Gonglin twisted her body in mid-air, bracing herself against the Suicide Squad's scythe. And then...

A sudden, powerful blow. A landslide.

Fu Hua had thoroughly mastered the martial arts taught to him. In Fu Hua's eyes, Shen Gonglin was a true martial arts genius. He had not simply memorized the moves in the forms, but had truly integrated them and made them his own. He could use the most appropriate martial arts at the most appropriate time, without being bound by any particular move. Shen Gonglin had a very good mind. He could basically memorize all the moves after seeing them once, and not only memorize them, but he could also apply them completely in actual combat.

Mobilizing the Honkai energy within her body and combining it with the power of the Cun Xin Fist, the pale-skinned female Suicide Squad was slammed into the roadside ruins by a single punch from Shen Gonglin. Immediately afterward, another arrow came flying in. Shen Gonglin, whose eyes were enhanced by electricity, moved and slapped the arrow aside as it came. The pinkish-white flying Honkai Beast was directly pierced by the arrow. Shen Gonglin, when fighting seriously, also had some skill.

"Shen Gonglin, that's pretty good. Did the Class President teach you all this? She's so kind to you."

Wielding dual pistols, she preferred close combat, the two pistols spinning rapidly in her hands. Combined with her agile physical skills, Kiana also began her own battle. Her tight-fitting combat suit shimmered with golden light. With the combat suit designed by Shen Gonglin, the girl's fighting became even more effortless. Between attacks, a giant golden cat claw appeared in the void. The longer the battle lasted, the more excited Kiana became. Truly worthy of being designed by Shen Gonglin, this combat suit is amazing.

In reality, Shen Gonglin only designed the appearance; the functionality was entirely the work of the Schicksal R&D team. But Kiana didn't care about any of that. In her eyes, this was an outfit designed by Shen Gonglin for herself. Didn't she notice that neither Bronya nor Mei received this kind of treatment?

Kiana is indeed special.

With this in mind, Kiana was in a very high mood. After seeing Shen Gonglin's fighting style, she was even more surprised. Kiana saw Fu Hua's shadow in him. Every move he made seemed to be like the Class President. So the Class President really was teaching him martial arts.

Kiana had initially thought it was all a ruse, that she was just using it as an excuse to take Shen Gonglin out for fun, but now it seems she was wrong.

"Of course she's good to me, much better than you. You better remember this, this isn't over."

Even during a lull in the battle, he didn't forget to glare at Kiana. Manipulating a coin on the ground with Electromagnetic Force, Shen Gonglin flicked his finger, unleashing an orange-red Railgun. The coin transformed into lightning, blasting a path through the air. As the battle progressed, more and more Shen Gonglin Honkai Beast appeared. Rin Jingu's fighting style was diverse; this guy was indeed very intelligent. He could even mimic Durandal's fighting style to a great extent. Electromagnetic shield, the use of his electrically stimulated body for Kaslana family's martial arts—it was all quite simple. Unlike Kiana, a genius who could memorize things physically, Shen Gonglin was a different kind of genius. Countless combinations of fighting styles existed in his mind, coupled with the various memories dormant within his body...

It's no wonder that Fu Hua often wonders how far Shen Gonglin's future path will go.

In the past, if this had happened, Fu Hua would definitely have worried that Shen Gonglin would learn too many things at once without mastering any. However, this situation never happened with Shen Gonglin. Whether it was due to Shen Gonglin's exceptionally sharp mind or some other reason, Shen Gonglin could handle any amount of learning. This was beyond what a top student could describe. This was probably what a legendary academic genius was like. Thinking about it this way, Fu Hua felt that it was understandable Shen Gonglin had such low emotional intelligence.

Is his high IQ enviable? It's probably due to his high EQ. Geniuses always have some quirks, so it's understandable that he often lusts after his master.