After returning home, Zhe walked over to Ling's side and looked at the screen.
On the screen was Fu Hua fighting two high-level Remnants and dozens of small Remnants.
He couldn't help but exclaim.
"Her strength is indeed formidable, far exceeding my expectations."
"Sigh~ A dungeon that even teams struggle to clear, and she's soloing it. Of course, she's strong."
Ling propped her head up, her blue eyes filled with admiration.
At this moment, Fu Hua found an opening.
She threw a punch, shattering the scythe of a high-level Remnant and its entire body.
She spoke calmly to Cuiji.
"Cuiji, do you know why I taught you to use your fists?"
Hearing this, Cuiji lowered her head slightly in thought, watching Fu Hua walk towards her.
"Because... I'm better suited for it?"
Fu Hua shook her head, not answering immediately.
Ling, standing nearby, became a little flustered.
"Fu Hua, there's still one high-level Remnant!"
Although it was pinned down by a rock, it was clearly about to break free.
"Because Master is skilled in fist arts!"
Fu Hua shook her head again and took a deep breath.
Just as she was about to speak, the high-level Remnant charged forward, swinging its scythe.
"Fu Hua, watch your back."
"Because, while you were learning fist arts, your earlier, less mature sword techniques gradually became rusty.
Afterward, it was time for me to teach you the Taixu Sect martial arts."
"What are the Taixu Sect martial arts?"
Fu Hua's gauntlets on her hands vanished. She raised her left hand, her fingers moving in the air, and said faintly.
"Taixu Sword Qi—"
Clang!
Just as the scythe was about to hit Fu Hua, a transparent blue sword blocked the Remnant's attack.
Then, countless similar swords began to condense in the space above.
As Fu Hua's fingers moved again, they swiftly pierced the Remnant, slicing it into fragments that dissipated.
Without turning around, Fu Hua arrived in front of Cuiji.
She reached out and patted Cuiji's head.
Her eyes were filled with affection.
"Mhm, your mind is sharp, you should be able to grasp it."
As for why Fu Hua showed off?
Was it because she wanted to?
No, you've underestimated her.
It was because she caught sight of official personnel approaching from the outside.
If she had caused such a commotion with her fists again, it would have been very troublesome.
So, she chose to use sword qi to keep the noise down.
Of course, showing off was a bonus.
"Master... Cuiji, I'm truly lucky to have met you."
Eous, sitting on the ground nearby, quietly watched the touching scene between master and disciple.
Ling twitched her mouth, putting aside the popcorn in her hand.
"Although the real-life movie is great, shouldn't we get down to business?"
"You're right, after all, others are already approaching from outside."
Nodding, Fu Hua reminded them.
"Let's go this way. We need to hurry to the eighth floor, grab the confidential information, and then retreat through the rear emergency exit."
Controlling Eous, Ling skipped along, leading the way for the two.
Meanwhile, outside.
A woman with long pink hair and glasses, who looked like an older sister type, spoke.
"Detecting a sudden surge in Aether concentration here, Section Chief."
As she finished speaking, a fox-eared lady with long black hair emerged from the teleportation array.
"Mm, it seems today's training will be extended."
Yuzhen yawned as she spoke.
"Why can't we just go back and rest early? I'm so sleepy I could die."
The last one was a small blue sprite.
"I agree, I agree! Ryu-neechan, boss, I'm starving!"
Shaking her head, Tsukishiro Yanagi sighed, adjusting her glasses.
"You two really... We're still on a mission, so get your heads in the game."
Suddenly, Hoshimi Miyabi's two large pointed ears perked up, and she gripped the demon blade at her waist with both hands.
She looked in the direction of the building.
"I sense it... a powerful presence..."
Hearing this, Tsukishiro Yanagi's brow furrowed.
"Could it be a leader-class Remnant?"
"No, it's... a person."
Hoshimi Miyabi's keen intuition allowed her to sense Fu Hua's presence.
Similarly, Fu Hua inside the building sensed Hoshimi Miyabi's presence.
However, she paid it no mind.
"This should be all of them. Put them in this special briefcase."
"Got it."
Cuiji and Ling searched the office for important documents.
Fu Hua stood guard outside.
Preventing any Remnants from causing trouble.
The two quickly completed their task and came to the door to speak with Fu Hua.
"Let's go. If we use this passage to the underground parking lot, we should avoid being discovered by others."
However, it seemed the Anti-Air Sixth Division had the same idea.
The four of them bypassed the military personnel and went directly to the rear parking lot exit.
Preparing to intercept.
"We're surrounded."
Fu Hua said calmly as she descended the stairs.
"Surrounded... by officials?"
"Yes, and it seems there's also a very powerful group in the parking lot area."
Ling said with some panic.
"Wh-what do we do? Should we hide inside the building first?"
"Why should we avoid their sharp edge? Leave it to me. Cuiji, you take Ling and hide to the side first."
Fu Hua's black mask reappeared on her face, and her calm, steady words put Ling at ease.
"Then Fu Hua, be careful."
"Mm."
The exit of the underground parking lot was eerily quiet.
The sound of Fu Hua's armored boots on the ground was very clear.
She walked steadily and emerged onto the ground outside.
She stopped and spoke to the empty space in front of her.
"There's no need to hide. Your presence has been exposed."
Ling and Cuiji hid behind an abandoned car, watching.
Soon.
Tap, tap, tap--
The sound of high heels on the ground echoed.
Hoshimi Miyabi appeared before Fu Hua, holding her sword, walking at an unhurried pace.
On the abandoned bus to the left, Asaba Yuzhen gripped the bow behind him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Tsukishiro Yanagi and Soukaku were on Fu Hua's other side.
The four of them watched the armored person before them, fully prepared for battle.
"Who are you, and what are you doing in the Honkai?"
Tsukishiro Yanagi questioned in a cold tone.
"Shouldn't you, perhaps, introduce yourselves first?"
Upon hearing this, Hoshimi Miyabi nodded and said.
"Anti-Air Sixth Division, here to carry out a cleanup mission in the Honkai. Your turn."
"Chi Yuan, an ordinary person handling a commission."
"Ha, ordinary? You don't look ordinary in any way."
Suzuki, at the very back, nodded in agreement with Asaba Yuzhen's words.
"There's no need for us to fight. I just want to finish my commission quickly."
"Coincidentally, so do we. But allowing an unknown person into the Honkai is punishable."
As he spoke, Asaba Yuzhen drew his bow and aimed at Fu Hua.
Watching the opponent slowly turn her head to meet his gaze, the next second.
Whoosh--
Fu Hua flickered and vanished from her spot.
Yuzhen's eyes narrowed, he released the bowstring and scanned his surroundings vigilantly.
"Sh-she disappeared!"
Soukaku's shocked voice rang out.
Thump-thump~
The sound of a heartbeat emerged as Asaba Yuzhen quickly turned to look behind him.
Fu Hua was standing there calmly.
Fortunately, Asaba Yuzhen reacted swiftly, switching to his dual blades and slashing at Fu Hua.
However, before the attack could be launched, a fierce kick landed squarely in his abdomen.
Then, Asaba Yuzhen flew out like a kite with a broken string.
Fortunately, Hoshimi Miyabi caught him in time.
"How are you--?"
"Cough cough~ Don't worry, I won't die."
Supported as he got up, Asaba Yuzhen steadied himself.
A hint of awe flickered in his heart.
So strong!
"Anti-Air Sixth Division, prepare for battle!"
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