Honkai, Kaslana's Way of Survival

"Sculptures and real people can't be exactly the same, not to mention this stone statue has experienced... no, that's not important. Now that Mount Tai Xu is here, let's go up the mountain first."

Fu Hua shook her head, not continuing. Instead, she grabbed the bag containing the Xuanyuan Sword and the Herrscher core with one hand, and with a leap, she jumped off the carriage, standing there waiting for Kaino.

"Alright, let's leave the carriage here for now. It wouldn't matter if it got lost, we probably won't need it later anyway."

Kaino got up and jumped off the carriage, standing behind Fu Hua, and together they stepped into Mount Tai Xu.

It must be said that the road up Mount Tai Xu was really long. Stone moss paths, long stone bridges, steep suspension bridges, stone steps... after traversing many roads, Kaino and Fu Hua finally reached the summit of Mount Tai Xu.

Fortunately, the two were not ordinary people, otherwise just climbing the mountain would have taken them half a day.

Unlike the well-repaired and scenic foot of the mountain, the summit was a scorched ruin, it seemed the villagers hadn't bothered to climb to the top to repair Fu Hua's former residence.

"So, Fu Hua, why did you choose such a high place to build your house? If it were someone who hadn't been tempered by Honkai energy, they'd be half-dead just from climbing up here, right?"

Kaino glanced at the scenery on the summit, then pointed to the ruins.

"The reason we initially chose this place was precisely because it was difficult to communicate with the outside world, and many confidential materials could be kept here to prevent them from being destroyed. And after friends died, it was to avoid being too close to others, lest they feel sad after a hundred years."

Fu Hua looked at the ruins in front of her and fell into reminiscence, feeling a little compassionate.

"As for later, when I taught disciples, it was because I was used to living here and didn't want to move, and letting them climb up and down was also good for their health."

Kaino's expression stiffened slightly. That's the downside of chatting with someone who's lived a long time, any topic can hit a sore spot.

So, would it be better to change the subject now?

"Speaking of confidential materials... Fu Hua, are you sure the documents about the battery are still there? Weren't they burned to a crisp?"

"Some of the materials should have been completely destroyed, and some were placed in other locations. As for the battery information…"

Fu Hua looked around, seemingly corroborating with her memories, then walked towards a poplar tree.

Reaching the poplar tree, Fu Hua took out a Xuanyuan from the bag and used it as a shovel to dig into the soil.

"I think I heard your sword crying… Here, use this, it's easier to use."

Replicating a shovel for Fu Hua, Kaino stood by and didn't choose to help. With him, it would indeed be faster, but if he didn't control his strength and accidentally damaged what Fu Hua was digging for, it would be a disaster.

"Thank you."

Fu Hua thanked him and picked up the shovel, digging into the soil with a plop plop sound. Under Kaino's gaze, she dug a hole two or three meters deep in no time, then jumped down and took out a large black box.

"You dug too deep, and why does this thing look like a coffin?"

Kaino knocked on the large black box, unable to help but complain.

"It wouldn't be wrong to call it a coffin, it was originally intended to be one."

Fu Hua nodded, then grabbed both sides of the top of the black box and lifted the lid.

The lid and the box fit perfectly, and if you only looked with the naked eye, you wouldn't be able to tell that the box could be opened.

Then, Fu Hua took out a brown-haired girl from the box, wearing black and white clothes, with a scroll on her back, and a barcode on her chest…

"Why does she have a barcode on her?"

Kaino couldn't help but ask.

"And is she related to Li Sushang in any way?"

"It's just the hair color, the two are not related. As for the barcode… perhaps it's an identification number made by Xuanxuan and Danzhu?"

Fu Hua held the little girl in her arms, her expression somewhat uncertain.

"Made?"

Kaino was stunned, then frowned, his voice becoming low.

"Is she an artificial human?"

Fu Hua's words reminded Kaino of his cheap younger sister and her countless sisters who had never been given life.

"In a sense, that's right. But it's probably not what you think."

Noticing Kaino's expression, Fu Hua shook her head and took out a stack of documents from the box.

"She is an armed doll created by Xuanxuan and Danzhu using Dr. Mobius's data, named Book of Xuanxuan, an intelligent life. But because the battery is exhausted and there is no remaining power, it is shut down… These are her supporting battery data, can they help you manufacture a battery?"

Kaino took the information handed over by Fu Hua and glanced at it, then nodded.

Because he had not received professional education and had no physical objects for him to analyze, Kaino essentially didn't understand it at all. But knowing what kind of battery was needed was enough, the invincible Herrscher of Reason authority would help him solve everything else.

Putting the battery information into the Imaginary Space and replicating a battery to Fu Hua, Kaino was stunned when he saw the other party's action of taking off the Book of Xuanxuan's clothes.

"She's a girl after all… Do I need to look away?"

Fu Hua's movements froze.

"Please."

Kaino turned around.

Chapter 40: The Awakening of the Book of Xuanxuan

"Okay."

After a rustling sound, Fu Hua's voice sounded from behind.

"You move fast. And would you mind telling me where her power source is located?"

Kaino turned around and asked Fu Hua, who was groping Xuanxuan's Book up and down.

No other meaning, he was simply curious why installing a battery for her required undressing, especially since, to be honest, that outfit didn't cover much.

"It's in the back. Strange, why hasn't the Book of Xuanxuan woken up yet? Where did Xuanxuan and Danzhu put her switch?"

Fu Hua frowned, a hint of anxiety in her voice.

The opportunity for her friend of centuries to awaken was right before her eyes, causing Fu Hua to lose her composure somewhat.

Kaino thought for a moment, then placed his hand on the Book of Xuanxuan's head, analyzing it completely from the inside out.

"She doesn't seem to have a switch at all. The reason she hasn't woken up seems to be because the circuits are a bit old. I'll fix them."

As he spoke, blue light flashed on Kaino's hand.

"One place on the head, one on the left hand, one in the stomach...] What the hell is this?... Wait, does she even have a stomach?"

"The Book of Xuanxuan was originally designed with a feeding function, and she really likes to eat. However, the energy gained from eating is not enough to support her daily operation."

Fu Hua watched Kaino repair the Book of Xuanxuan, her expression quite tense, but she didn't urge Kaino.

She knew this was a delicate operation that couldn't be disturbed.

"It should be fixed. If nothing goes wrong, she'll wake up soon."

Kaino retracted his right hand and took a small step back to give Fu Hua space.

Fu Hua quickly squatted down in front of the Book of Xuanxuan.

"Ugh, it feels like I've been asleep for a long time..."

It was as if the Book of Xuanxuan had some kind of Fu Hua sensor installed on it, as she mumbled as soon as Fu Hua approached, rubbing her eyes.

Fu Hua took a slight breath and carefully spoke, "Book of Xuanxuan, can you hear me?"

"I can hear you, I can hear you, don't shout anymore, Immortal... Eh, Immortal?"

When she mumbled the word "Immortal," the Book of Xuanxuan seemed to be stimulated by something, and she suddenly opened her eyes, then met the gaze of Fu Hua, who was close to her face.

The Book of Xuanxuan seemed a bit sleepy. First, she rubbed her eyes again, then rubbed Fu Hua's face. After confirming that she wasn't dreaming and that the Fu Hua in front of her wasn't an illusion, she suddenly hugged her, crying and making a fuss.

"Immortal?! It really is you, Immortal! You successfully awakened me?"

"Yes, it's me. I awakened you."

Fu Hua also hugged the Book of Xuanxuan, stroking her head with her left hand.

The Book of Xuanxuan broke free from Fu Hua's embrace, wiped away her tears, and then pounced on her again.

"Wuwu, I thought I would never see you again, Immortal. Has human technology developed to this extent safely? Then did Dr. Mobius's plan succeed... Eh, Kevin?"

Amidst her crying and fussing, the Book of Xuanxuan saw Kaino behind and to the side of Fu Hua. She stopped crying and her tears stopped flowing, and her whole person instantly froze.

On the other hand, Kaino felt a bit awkward hearing this somewhat familiar name.

Everyone keeps mistaking him for someone else. How similar does he look to that Kevin?

"You've actually returned? Then we must have succeeded, right? Our actions, our civilization..."

After recognizing Kaino incorrectly, the Book of Xuanxuan regained her senses and became very excited, hugging Fu Hua and about to cry again.

"Book of Xuanxuan, he's not Kevin. You've mistaken him for someone else."

Fu Hua's expression was a bit reluctant, but she ultimately told the Book of Xuanxuan the truth.

"I forgot the specific content of the Doctor's plan, but I can confirm that the plan was not successful."

"Eh?"

The Book of Xuanxuan was stunned again, but quickly came back to her senses.

"It hasn't succeeded yet? That's true... No, how could you forget the Doctor's plan, Chi Yuan? Did something happen? You wouldn't have put that part of your memory into the Feather of the Underworld, would you?"

Halfway through her words, the Book of Xuanxuan suddenly noticed the problem in Fu Hua's words, so she quickly asked with concern.

"I... suffered a very serious head injury a few years ago and lost some memories. Mount Tai Xu was also damaged as a result."

Fu Hua's eyes flickered when she heard this, but she didn't explain in detail.

After all, the matter had already been resolved. Explaining in detail would cause the Book of Xuanxuan unnecessary worry and fear.

Only then did the Book of Xuanxuan notice the ruined buildings behind Fu Hua.

"Chi Yuan, who bullied you? Let's go, I'll help you vent your anger!"

The Book of Xuanxuan said angrily after hearing this.

She knew Fu Hua's body very well. An injury that could cause Fu Hua to lose her memory must have almost killed Fu Hua.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter. I've already resolved that matter."

Fu Hua smiled and continued to stroke the Book of Xuanxuan's head to comfort her.

"And that can be considered a good thing. Not only did the side effects of Shenyin disappear on me, but I also found someone who can carry out that plan and entrusted him to repair you."

"The side effects are gone? That's great! Wait... Chi Yuan, you said you found someone who can carry out the plan?"

The Book of Xuanxuan's eyes widened in disbelief.

Although it had only been with Fu Hua for a few thousand years, it knew how demanding that plan was for its executor. Otherwise, Fu Hua and the others wouldn't have spent nearly fifty thousand years searching for a suitable executor on Earth without success.

To have the side effects disappear after suffering a fatal wound and to complete a task that hadn't been finished in tens of thousands of years, the Book of Xuanxuan didn't know whether to consider Fu Hua's luck good or bad.

"Yes, I found them. It's him, Kaino Kaslana. By the way, he helped me a lot after I was injured."

As Fu Hua spoke, she turned and lifted the Book of Xuanxuan high, holding it in front of Kaino.

"Uh, hello?"

Kaino blinked, tentatively greeting the Book of Xuanxuan.

He had no experience communicating with such small creatures, less than half a meter tall. He felt like he was talking to a little doll.

"You're a descendant of Kevin? Thank you for what you did for Chi Yuan. And I didn't expect you to have a larger Honkai energy reserve than Kevin."

The Book of Xuanxuan sized up Kaino, its eyes shining as if looking at a treasure, nodding from time to time.

"No, I don't think my Honkai energy reserve is that large. At least, it wouldn't meet your requirements..."

Kaino's lips twitched a few times.

After all, his Honkai energy reserve could be considered one of his weaknesses.

"Not large? Then..."

The Book of Xuanxuan was puzzled, scratching its head and turning to look at Fu Hua, its eyes filled with curiosity.

"Kaino meets the second condition, which is the ability to connect to and draw Honkai energy from the Imaginary Space."

Fu Hua explained the situation to the Book of Xuanxuan.

"And whether Kaino is a descendant of Kevin is also uncertain. He's not from this world, but came here in the chaos. I also promised to help him find his way home."

"Someone can actually fulfill that almost impossible condition?"

The Book of Xuanxuan's eyes widened.