A Shady Deal with Fu Hua / Making Friends with Fists

At the same time, the Honkai energy of the riot burst outwards through the channels opened by the silver needles. Hundreds of silver needles, mixed with violent energy, flew everywhere, leaving devastation in their wake.

The eye of the needle that pierced through the flame first turned slightly red, and then, surprisingly, the object that was hit spontaneously combusted without fire, turning into ashes.

Fortunately, Fu Hua was prepared. Her dense and gentle internal energy deflected all the silver needles, and the turmoil in the room gradually subsided.

The differentiation of Yin and Yang, purity and turbidity, marks the beginning of Taiji. Legend has it that it possesses the supernatural power to stabilize the earth, fire, wind, and water, and truly repels all evil.

Kevin stroked his chin with some emotion, recalling how he had wielded the Skyfire Greatsword from Siberia all the way to Tokyo. He was also the prototype of a mythological figure, but he felt somewhat inferior in person.

Sure enough, the system's techniques not only amplify one's potential, but also... look really cool...

As Fu Hua swept away the dust in the room, Murata Himeko, who had been sitting naked in the center of the radioactive crack, was found curled up on the floor, fast asleep with a rosy complexion, clearly having survived the crisis.

"Did you even invent acupuncture in Shenzhou?" Kevin's expression was strange, and he looked at Fu Hua with newfound respect.

The Crimson Kite Immortal Vermillion Bird Cloud Ink Dan Heart and covered Murata Himeko with it. She then lifted Himeko's neck with both hands and gently placed her knees underneath to make the Red-haired Mature Woman more comfortable.

"As for the source, you can look at the <Huangdi Neijing Suwen Zhenjie Chapter 54>..."

"However, this is not my achievement alone. Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs to understand Lian Shan medicinal properties and wrote the book 'Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica'."

"Later, Ji Lin of the Youxiong Clan (the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan) sought medical advice from Qi Bo and Lei Gong, thoroughly exploring the mysteries of pathology, prescriptions, and the interpretation of qi, pulse, and acupuncture, thus completing the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic)."

"Furthermore, the ancestors of Fangfeng, Cang Xuan and Dan Zhu (Fuxi and Nuwa), were responsible for calculations and data integration, while I provided the theoretical foundation by combining the Earth's environment at that time, the properties of medicinal plants, the human body's energy channels, and the Five Elements and Yin-Yang theory..."

Even though the Nine Heavens Xuannü of the past had fallen to the mortal world, she had no intention of taking credit for the achievements of Heaven. She meticulously recounted the magnificent history of humankind's rise and fall, and its struggle against Heaven and Earth.

Kevin suddenly realized something, and his gaze towards Fu Hua was filled with a mixture of respect and pity.

The myth he created made him a ruthless and domineering monarch, who made iron-fisted decisions about life and death.

Because of its cruel methods and violation of the inhumane laws of gene selection, it aroused the resistance of mankind and caused a rift between humans and gods. The previous generation of the World Serpent was sealed in the Quantum Sea, which was entirely its own fault.

Ultimately, with the disappearance of the monarch, internal strife led to the collapse of the empire.

Its rise and fall are sudden; everything begins the moment the pieces are placed, and in fact, it was all predetermined.

Fu Hua, however, has always played the role of guide and protector, accompanying the people of Shenzhou through hardships and tribulations, conquering nature and resisting Honkai. This is why China has always been able to remain indomitable and possess the destiny to last for five thousand years.

"Igniting the flame and preserving civilization—I'm not as good as you at that..." Kevin sighed slightly, but at the same time, he had some new guesses.

"Hua, the technological secrets of the previous generation guarded by Cang Xuan Dan Zhu should be the so-called [Pangu Tomb]. Only your side has preserved them most completely..."

"Think boldly, I suspect that the Mount Tai Xu side wasn't so generous as to give away the entire treasure of the [Pangu Tomb] to the victors for free..."

"Perhaps they're just throwing this out there because they can't open [Pangu Tomb], hoping to brainstorm and uncover its secrets."

Fu Hua frowned slightly. Although she didn't deny Kevin's habitual "conspiracy theories," her heart tightened a little.

With masterful planning and intrigue, this captain of the Moth Fire Moth has practically never lost.

"As expected, they've come with ill intentions..."

Kevin's eyes narrowed slightly, his interest in the secrets behind Mount Tai Xu growing. At the same time, he waved to Fu Hua, who seemed about to speak but was now silent.

"Some secrets are safer when they're kept to yourself..."

So, was the Tai Xu Seven Swords's betrayal of their master and their joint assassination attempt on Fu Hua also related to the secrets of the [Pangu Tomb]?

Kevin tapped the table habitually. The fragmented clues in his mind gradually connected, becoming clearer and clearer, and he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Games are more fun and interesting when there are more people playing.

After a moment's thought, Kevin turned his gaze to Murata Himeko, who was fast asleep on Fu Hua's lap, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

"How much longer can Himeko hold on?"

"Before, it took a year... now, less than a month..."

"It seems that the arrival of something is constantly awakening the dormant Honkai energy within her, and once these destructive forces cannot be released or controlled..."

Fu Hua gently brushed a strand of hair from Murata Himeko's forehead, her voice somber, a hint of reminiscence flickering in her eyes.

"Actually, in the process of compiling the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, I never eradicated the method of the Honkai energy in the bodies of Herrscher- level infected individuals. The Nine Needles of Suwen only treat the symptoms, not the root cause."

"But if we combine it with the Xuanyuan Stigma on Ji Lin, perhaps it's worth a try! Although she's not Herrscher, she has experienced Honkai energy rampage before, and ultimately turned the tide with the help of the Xuanyuan Stigma."

So that's why Himeko went to the South China Sea in search of hope!

Kevin finally understood some of the questions that had puzzled him in the past, and then grasped Fu Hua's delicate hand tightly, his tone firm.

"Rest assured, I am determined to obtain the Xuanyuan Stigma!"

Fu Hua felt a warm glow in her heart. After a moment of contemplation, she looked down at Murata Himeko's sleeping, spirited face, biting her lower lip tightly as she looked intently at Kevin.

"I have another request to make of you..."

"Please take this two-week break and have a serious relationship with her..."

Kevin's hand trembled, his expression stiffening. What was this? Self-NTR?

P. S.: As the world-building becomes increasingly vast, the plot cannot be rushed. Actually, the enjoyment of unraveling the mysteries and foreshadowing while reading is quite good. I hope everyone can be patient with me.

Chapter 613, Section 642: A Secret Deal with Fu Hua

Fifty thousand years ago, the headquarters of the Fire Moth, the cemetery.

Fu Hua stared at the brand-new tombstone for a long time, but she never cried. During the three months she had spent living alone in the Ruins after her parents died in front of her, she had gradually forgotten what it felt like.

This kind of reaction only brings helpless regret and Affliction memories, and does nothing to change the situation.

"It's been approved. I've officially transferred to the Fifth Squad..."

The girl's fingertips lightly touched the marks on the surface of the tombstone that looked as if they had been carved by a knife and axe, and she murmured softly.

Several months ago, the Gray Moth Squad received a secret order to go to Australia to carry out a mission, but unfortunately encountered a large-scale Honkai Beast attack, and the entire squad, from the captain down, was wiped out.

The sole survivor, Himeko, reappeared as the Seventh Herrscher, becoming an enemy of humanity.

In just one week, they turned Australia into a sea of fire. After annihilating several elite squads of the Fire Moth, they were defeated by the First Fusion Warrior Kevin, leaving no trace of their bodies.

As for the tomb before us, it is merely a cenotaph, a place to express our longing.

But the dead are gone. Even Himeko's Fifth Squad, to which he had poured all his heart and soul, was wiped out. How many people in this world, besides himself, will remember this name?

It's likely that, given the tragedy in Australia, even if they remember it, they will feel mostly contempt and hatred.

Furthermore, it is said that the name on the tombstone was personally engraved by the First Fusion Warrior Kevin. Fu Hua could tell that he put a lot of effort into it, as if it were an arrogant declaration of a victor.

This is everything Fu Hua knows, everything about her adoptive mother, Himeko.

After that woman carried her out of the Ruins of Canghai City, the two rarely saw each other.

But Himeko did her best to give this adopted daughter, whom she didn't know, all the good things in life.

Even though she was covered in wounds, every time Himeko returned to her little house, she would put on a warm smile and tease the relatively aloof Fu Hua.

However, as time went on, the smell of blood on her body became stronger and stronger, her smiles became more and more fake and forced, and she would even cry in her arms in the dark.

Fu Hua could see that her adoptive mother, who seemed carefree, had the strongest obsessions, and there were too many things she couldn't understand and couldn't let go of. In that crazy world, she was powerless to change anything.

Therefore, she could only try her best to achieve perfection by burning herself out, but the price of her desperate efforts was like a moth drawn to a flame, bringing about her own destruction.

The more light emanating from her, the closer she was to death; Fu Hua had already foreseen this outcome.

But I never expected it to come so quickly and so suddenly, without even a chance to say goodbye.

Honestly, I forgot to bring you wine... Fu Hua pursed her lips, a bitter taste rising in her mouth.

She didn't even know when Himeko had given up her favorite drink; perhaps she just didn't want to sleep and dream of the dead.

Fu Hua sighed softly. As the withered leaves fell around her, the chilly autumn wind made her shiver.

However, a figure suddenly appeared in the cemetery, holding a jar of wine in each hand, leaning against a bench, offering one cup to the grave and the other to himself.

"Sir..."

After Fu Hua clearly saw the person's face, she instinctively saluted.

"You should drink with her. I'm still not really used to alcohol..."

Kevin casually tossed the two jars of wine into Fu Hua's arms, whispering softly.

So, someone still remembers you... Fu Hua stood before the tombstone, her eyelids lowered, murmuring to herself.

Kevin then drew a dark red longsword from his back, dipped it in wine, and wiped the blade. As the wine evaporated with the heat, the gemstone inlaid in the hilt shone brightly.

Fu Hua sensed that familiar aura, turned around in surprise, clenched her fists tightly, then slowly relaxed them, repeating this several times until she finally regained her composure, but her gaze turned cold.

"I thought you would attack me on the spot, or confront me..."

Kevin lightly flicked the blade of his sword and slowly raised his head.

"If I fight, I can't beat you; if I ask, you probably won't tell me anyway, so it's pointless."

Fu Hua remained silent for a moment, then responded calmly, her eyes filled with an indifferent detachment that suggested she had seen through life and death.

Kevin was somewhat surprised; he vaguely saw his own reflection in this little girl.

"You're better at controlling your emotions than that woman, and you're also more capable..."

"That puts my mind at ease. You'll definitely outlive her..."

Immediately, the man pulled a transfer order from his pocket and threw it on the table.

"Now things are much easier to discuss. Here's an opportunity: the Joint Headquarters has decided to establish a second core base on the Dark Side of the Moon..."

"As long as the Earth hasn't completely fallen, you are safe..."

"The Fifth Squad has been completely wiped out, and its organization is about to be disbanded. You've lost your reason for staying..."

"Go, the farther the better. When you've grown strong enough, whether you rebel against the Honkai or seek revenge on me, it's up to you..."

Fu Hua's gaze did not linger on the transfer order, but instead quietly looked at Kevin.

"I still want to know why Himeko Herrscherization. I don't believe she would betray this world..."

Kevin pushed the transfer order away, his expression indifferent.

"This is top secret. You don't have the necessary permissions. I have no comment..."

The man sighed inwardly. What should he say? Was Himeko, in her desire to protect these burdens, constantly adding to her own burdens, ultimately swallowed by darkness as she gazed into the abyss?

From the moment the Gray Moth Squad was wiped out, this woman's heart may have already died. It's only natural that the Honkai Will would take advantage of her Honkai Will.

Furthermore, the activating factor that Himeko has been taking for a long time is involved in the top-secret project of the Fire Moth; knowing too much about it will not do the child any good.

Rather than letting her spend the rest of her life in guilt and unease, it's better to remove her from the battlefield as soon as possible and let her live out the rest of her life in peace.

"From childhood to adulthood, she has only hit me once. Do you know when that was...?"

Fu Hua changed the subject, her gaze turning nostalgic.

Kevin paused slightly as he wiped his longsword, his brow furrowing tightly. The turn of events had taken him somewhat unexpectedly.

"It was that time I secretly enrolled in a firearms training course without telling her, and then joined a volunteer rescue team to venture deep into the heart of Tianhe City to investigate the movements of the Honkai Beast..."

Fu Hua shook his head, poured the wine from the jar into the tomb, and spoke in a somber tone.

She always thought that children should live carefree lives in fairy tales, praying to God for all sorts of gifts and wishes, but this world no longer has room for any fantasies...

"During the three months I eked out a living in Canghai City, I experienced a lot. A normal life is long gone..."

There are no angels in this world, so save yourself!

Kevin stopped his habitual tapping of his fingers, took a box of frozen chocolates out of his pocket, and crunched on them.

"Fire Moth, they perish in their pursuit of light and warmth; each one of them is like this, always sacrificing themselves for different ideals..."

"So, me too! I'll do everything I can to stop you! Are you ready, Hua?"

A cold, sharp glint flashed in Kevin's eyes.

The girl watched as the white-haired man tore up the transfer order and walked away into the distance, then turned and solemnly raised a glass to the grave.

"Himeko, I won't let the Fifth Squad disappear. I will inherit your hard work, just as you gave me a second life..."

Chapter 614, Section 643: Making Friends Through Fist

Fifty thousand years ago, Fire Moth, in the corridor, beams of hostile gazes were cast upon that lonely figure, and all sorts of rumors were deliberately amplified.