After Wise returned home, he came over to Belle and looked at the screen.
On it, Fu Hua was battling two High-level Remnants and dozens of smaller Remnants.
He could not help but sigh.
"Her strength really is formidable, far beyond what I expected."
"Heh, other people might not even clear this dungeon in a team, yet she's soloing it here. Of course she's strong."
Belle propped up her head, blue eyes filled with admiration.
At that moment, Fu Hua found an opening.
With one punch, she shattered a High-level Remnant's scythe along with its entire body.
She spoke calmly to Cui Ji.
"Cui Ji, do you know why I had you learn fist techniques?"
Hearing that, Cui Ji lowered her head slightly in thought as she watched Fu Hua approach.
"Because I'm more suited for them?"
Fu Hua shook her head without answering right away.
Belle, standing nearby, grew a little flustered.
"Fu Hua, there's still one High-level Remnant left."
Though it was pinned beneath a boulder, it was clearly about to break free.
"Because Master excels at fist techniques!"
Fu Hua shook her head again and took a deep breath.
Just as she was about to speak, the High-level Remnant rushed over, swinging its scythe.
"Fu Hua, watch your back!"
"Because while you were learning fist techniques, your previously immature swordsmanship gradually became rusty,
and afterward, it would be time for me to teach you the martial arts of the Taixu Sect."
"The martial arts of the Taixu Sect are?"
The gauntlets on Fu Hua's hands vanished. She raised her left hand and swept two fingers through the air,
then calmly uttered,
"Taixu Sword Qi—"
Clang—!
Just as the scythe was about to touch Fu Hua, a transparent blue sword blocked the Remnant's attack.
Then, countless similar swords began forming in the air above.
As Fu Hua's fingers moved once more, they swiftly pierced through the Remnant and sliced it into fragments that dissipated.
Without turning around, Fu Hua had already arrived before Cui Ji.
She reached out and patted her head.
Her eyes brimmed with affection.
"Mm, you're clever. You should be able to comprehend it."
As for why Fu Hua had shown off?
Did she simply want to?
No, you were thinking too shallowly.
Out of the corner of her eye, she had spotted official personnel approaching from outside.
If she used her fists again and made such a huge commotion, it would definitely be troublesome.
That was why she chose sword qi, to keep the noise down.
Of course, showing off was merely incidental.
"Master... Cui Ji is truly lucky to have met you."
Eous sat on the ground nearby, quietly watching the touching scene between master and disciple.
Belle twitched the corner of her mouth, set aside her popcorn, and spoke.
"Even though this real-life recorded movie is pretty good, shouldn't we get down to business?"
"That's true. After all, other people have already approached from outside."
Fu Hua nodded and reminded them.
"This way. Let's hurry to the eighth floor, take the classified materials, and leave through the rear emergency passage."
Controlling Eous, Belle happily led the two of them onward.
Meanwhile, outside.
A mature woman with pink hair and glasses spoke.
"The ether concentration here has suddenly risen, Section Chief."
As she finished speaking, a black-haired fox lady stepped out of the teleportation array.
"Mm. Looks like today's training will have to be intensified."
Harumasa, yawning, complained.
"Why can't we go back and rest earlier? I'm about to die of sleepiness."
Last came a little blue goblin.
"Agreed, agreed! Sister Yanagi, Boss, I'm starving!"
Tsukishiro Yanagi shook her head, adjusted her glasses, and sighed.
"You two, honestly... We're still carrying out a mission. Stay focused."
Suddenly, Hoshimi Miyabi's two large ears perked upright as she gripped the demon blade at her waist with both hands.
She looked toward the building.
"I can sense it. A very powerful presence..."
Tsukishiro Yanagi frowned deeply at that.
"Could it be a leader-class Remnant?"
"No, it's... a person."
Her keen instincts had allowed Hoshimi Miyabi to sense Fu Hua's presence.
Likewise, Fu Hua inside the building sensed Hoshimi Miyabi's presence.
But she did not care.
"This should be everything. Put it all into this specially made briefcase."
"Alright."
Cui Ji and Belle searched through the office for important documents.
Fu Hua stood guard outside.
To keep any Remnants from causing trouble.
The two moved quickly and soon completed their task. They came to the entrance and said to Fu Hua,
"Let's go. If we take this passage to the underground parking garage, we probably won't be spotted."
Unfortunately, the Anti-Air Sixth Division seemed to have had the same idea.
The four of them bypassed the military personnel on that side and headed straight for the rear parking lot exit.
They were preparing to intercept them.
"We're surrounded."
As they went downstairs, Fu Hua spoke slowly.
"Surrounded... by official personnel?"
"Yes, and there also seems to be a very powerful group in the parking garage area."
Belle asked anxiously.
"Th-then what do we do? Should we hide inside the building first?"
"Why should we avoid them? Leave it to me.
Cui Ji, take Belle and hide to the side first."
The black mask appeared over Fu Hua's face once again. Her calm, steady words put Belle at ease.
"Then be careful, Fu Hua."
"Mm."
At the exit of the underground parking garage, the surroundings were utterly silent.
The sound of Fu Hua's armored boots striking the ground was exceptionally clear.
Her steps were steady as she emerged onto the ground outside.
She stopped and spoke to the empty space before her.
"There is no need to hide. Your auras have given you away."
Belle and Cui Ji hid behind an abandoned car, watching from there.
Before long.
Tap, tap, tap—
The sound of high heels hitting the ground rang out.
Hoshimi Miyabi held her sword and appeared before Fu Hua at an unhurried pace.
On an abandoned bus to the left, Asaba Yuma gripped the bow behind him, a faint smile lingering at the corner of his mouth.
Tsukishiro Yanagi and Soukaku stood on Fu Hua's other side.
The four of them watched the armored figure before them with full vigilance.
"Who are you, and what are you doing in the Hollow?"
Tsukishiro Yanagi questioned her coldly.
"Shouldn't you introduce yourselves first?"
At that, Hoshimi Miyabi nodded and said,
"Anti-Air Sixth Division. We are in the Hollow on a cleansing mission. Your turn."
"Chi Yuan. An ordinary person who handles commissions."
"Hah, an ordinary person? Nothing about you looks ordinary."
Far behind them, Belle nodded in agreement with Asaba Yuma.
"There is no need for us to fight. I merely wish to finish this commission quickly."
"Conveniently, so do we. But allowing unidentified people into the Hollow is punishable."
As he spoke, Asaba Yuma drew his bow and aimed at Fu Hua.
As Fu Hua slowly turned to meet his gaze, the next second—
Whoosh—
Fu Hua's figure flickered and vanished from where she stood.
Harumasa's eyes narrowed. He released the bowstring and warily scanned his surroundings.
"Sh-she disappeared!"
Soukaku cried out in shock.
Thump, thump~
The sound of a heartbeat rang out, and Asaba Yuma hurriedly turned to look behind him.
Fu Hua stood there calmly.
Fortunately, Asaba Yuma reacted quickly. He switched to twin blades in time and slashed toward Fu Hua.
But before he could launch his attack, a fierce kick struck his abdomen first.
Then Asaba Yuma flew away like a kite with its string cut.
Fortunately, Hoshimi Miyabi caught him in time below.
"How are you—"
"Cough, cough... Don't worry. I won't die."
Asaba Yuma steadied himself with her support and regained his composure.
A trace of anticipation rose within him.
So strong!
"Anti-Air Sixth Division, prepare for battle!"
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