Soon, Su Wuxian gathered the dozens of Honkai ghost flames together, and they slowly revolved in front of her.
Watching the scene unfold, Su Moqian's eyes widened in astonishment.
"Woc, you can use Tai Chi like that?"
As Su Moqian stared in shock, Su Wuxian controlled the energy ball formed from her opponent's Honkai Energy and quickly charged forward.
Asakura Miyuki was still stuck in the rigid casting motion, never imagining that her opponent would charge right up to her.
Su Wuxian then controlled the long-charged energy ball and slammed it straight into Asakura Miyuki's abdomen.
Turnabout was fair play.
"Boom!!!"
For the first time, Asakura Miyuki experienced the terror of her own attack. Her mind fell into a daze.
Seizing the opportunity, Su Wuxian flashed to Asakura Miyuki's side once more.
She gripped the Yin Sword of the Wushuang Sword in her right hand, wrapped True Qi around its hilt, and tapped it against Asakura Miyuki's brow, shouting at the same time:
"Wake up!"
At the thunderous voice beside her ear, Asakura Miyuki's whole body jerked.
The red light in her eyes gradually faded, and her gaze cleared.
"Strange, I... what am I...?"
Asakura Miyuki stared blankly at everything in front of her: the unfamiliar black-haired woman and the unfamiliar girl with pale gray hair beside her.
"Who are they?"
"No, that doesn't matter. What really matters is him..."
Asakura Miyuki looked toward Su Moqian in the distance.
Seeing him locked in a tight embrace with Kiana, Asakura Miyuki smiled from the bottom of her heart.
"Thank goodness. I knew that with Kiana there, Moqian would be happy..."
Chapter 33: Kiana Has Already Met the Parents, While Mei Still...
Looking at Asakura Miyuki's genuine smile, Su Wuxian nodded in satisfaction and put away the Wushuang Sword.
"That's enough. You can go."
At her words, the exhausted Asakura Miyuki turned away. "Tch, I don't need your pity!"
Asakura Miyuki had a contradictory personality: deeply insecure yet deeply conceited.
Her beauty and good grades had made her conceited, but the bullying she endured outside of school had made her insecure.
Even though those scumbags had never done anything too awful to her and had only beaten her up a few times, it had still affected her deeply.
She longed for someone to reach out and help her, yet also wanted to preserve her dignity.
The first time those scumbags tried to assault her, Su Moqian had stepped in and rescued her.
But afterward, he hadn't looked at her with pity. He'd treated her as he always did.
At the time, Su Moqian had held back from showing kindness because he was wary of her yandere tendencies. But to the conflicted Asakura Miyuki, that had felt like respect.
From then on, she set her sights on Su Moqian.
It was her desperate yearning for him that had changed the Honkai Energy within her and elevated her into a Pseudo-Herrscher.
That power had only fueled her conceit further. After falling under its influence, she'd wanted to take Su Moqian for herself by force!
But after Su Wuxian had knocked some sense into her, she'd thought her actions had truly made Su Moqian happy. Her fighting spirit had faded, and her power had rapidly weakened.
Now that she was satisfied, she only wanted to put an end to everything.
Hearing Asakura Miyuki's words, Su Wuxian shook her head calmly.
"This isn't pity. The Su family's ancestral rule is that those who fall under the influence of evil aren't to be killed without exception."
"Since you still have a conscience and I've brought you back to your senses, I have no reason to kill you."
Su Wuxian paused, then gave a faint smile.
"Besides, don't you still have something you want to do?"
"What?" Asakura Miyuki asked, puzzled.
But soon, she seemed to understand. Her expression brightened, and she hurriedly got to her feet, looking a little timid.
"Auntie, you mean..."
Su Wuxian smiled without answering, then turned to Su Moqian.
"Son, this is as far as I can help. The one who tied the knot must untie it. The rest is still up to you to work out~"
"Mom?!"
Su Moqian's eyes widened. He'd never expected his own mother to do this.
Su Wuxian continued, turning back to Asakura Miyuki.
"Schicksal's Valkyrie unit will be here soon. As a Pseudo-Herrscher, you're in a special position, so lie low for a while."
Asakura Miyuki nodded without hesitation. "Okay, I'll listen to you, Auntie! I'll come visit you all once things have died down!"
With hope rekindled, Asakura Miyuki felt her power stop fading.
After taking one last look at Su Moqian, she quickly flew away.
"Well... fair enough." Su Moqian nodded, somewhat helplessly.
After all, Asakura Miyuki hadn't hurt anyone so far. Though she'd kidnapped some students, she'd done it for his sake.
Even if that hadn't been what he wanted, Su Moqian had no right to judge her.
After everything was settled, Su Wuxian came over to Su Moqian and Kiana.
Seeing the two still wrapped up in each other's arms, Su Wuxian furrowed her brow, seemingly deep in thought.
"Mm?"
"Mm..."
"Mm~"
"Mm!"
Having decided she'd figured it out, Su Wuxian smiled and spoke up. "I take it this is my future daughter-in-law?"
"Huh?"
At her words, Su Moqian and Kiana both froze, unable to understand why Su Wuxian would say that.
"Mm-hmm~" Su Wuxian held back a laugh and pointed at them.
Only then did Su Moqian realize they were still hugging. He hurried to explain.
"Mom, it's not like that. Kiana's just completely worn out..."
"That's right, Auntie! I used up too much energy just now, but I've recovered now!"
As she spoke, Kiana struggled to get up from Su Moqian's arms.
"Don't worry, I'm not that old-fashioned."
As she spoke, Su Wuxian pushed Kiana right back into his arms.
"Get some rest. You helped my son so much just now, even putting yourself in danger. I'm truly grateful."
Back in Su Moqian's arms, Kiana stopped struggling and fidgeted awkwardly.
"It's okay. I wanted to do it..."
Hearing that, Su Wuxian smiled knowingly. "I see. It sounds like you're both very important to each other."
"Son, a bond like that is precious. Make sure you cherish it."
"Mm."
Su Moqian nodded. Usually so talkative, he found himself at a loss for words when he looked at Kiana. She was the same.
As they gazed at each other, they both saw that spark of affection in the other's eyes.
Just as the mood was growing a little intimate, a sound suddenly rang out.
"Grrr—"
The sudden growl of a stomach shattered the mood between them.
Confusion showed in Su Moqian's eyes. Kiana, under his gaze, turned bright red.
Her stomach had chosen that moment to growl! Kiana couldn't help feeling mortified. How embarrassing! And right in front of Moqian and Auntie, too. My reputation is ruined!
At that moment, Su Moqian seemed to understand what Kiana was thinking. He smiled and spoke.
"Don't worry, Kiana. You never had much of an image to begin with, so there's no need to be embarrassed."
At his words, an angry vein popped on Kiana's forehead, and she jumped out of Su Moqian's arms.
"You jerk, Moqian! What are you talking about?! I always care about my image!"
As she spoke, she raised her fist and swung it at Su Moqian.
"Wait! You do have an image in my heart!" Su Moqian hurriedly said.
"Really?" Kiana asked hesitantly.
"Of course. Would I lie to you?" Su Moqian said earnestly.
"Then hurry up and tell me what my glorious image is!"
Drawn in by his earnest tone, Kiana obediently lowered her fist and leaned closer to listen.
Su Moqian nodded, then leaned toward Kiana's ear and said with deep affection:
"Silly Kiana!"
"...Su Moqian, go die!"
Watching the two start bickering again, Su Wuxian smiled.
"All right. I'm guessing you haven't had dinner yet, Kiana. If you don't mind, why don't you come over to my place for a meal?"
"Huh? Really?" The moment Kiana heard there was food, she perked right up.
"Of course! After all your hard work today, you deserve a proper treat!"
"Yay!"
Though she was already completely exhausted, Kiana's smile still brimmed with energy.
Just as Kiana was about to meet the parents, over at the Raiden Family home, Raiden Mei lay on her bed, feeling lonely as she stared at her phone in confusion.
"Strange. Why hasn't Moqian messaged me yet?"
Chapter 34: Mei: I'm Unbeatable Now!
Night had fallen at the Su family home.
Su Wuxian, now changed into her loungewear, brought a platter of food over to the dining table.
"The food's ready! Don't hold back—dig in."
Su Moqian and Kiana were at the table, and Bronya was sitting there with them too.
Since Su Moqian had accidentally dragged Bronya into the whole affair, and her wheelchair had gone missing somewhere, he'd invited her over to his home to make amends.
"Wow, this is my first time trying Shenzhou cuisine. Let's eat!"
The delicious-looking Shenzhou dishes immediately drew all of Kiana's attention.
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