Trading Up? But You're the New One!

Elysia "..."

Elysia looked at Sakura with suspicion. "No, this guy's excuse is full of holes, and you actually believed it? You've grown up and haven't been tricked into selling yourself yet? That doesn't make sense."

"Uh-huh..."

Sakura smiled happily at Ling Xi, but what was she really thinking...?

Heh, how could I not know Ling Xi was faking it? But faking illness is still an illness, after all. I could easily use the excuse of delivering medicine to go to Ling Xi's room that night, and then find another excuse to stay and help take care of the patient. That would be...

This is a rare opportunity to deepen our relationship.

Elysia: "..." Wait, wait, wait, why does Sakura's smile seem a little dangerous?

Hmm... okay, anyway, this girl was once an S-rank member of Poisoned Pupae, how could her mind be so simple?

After dinner, Mobius went straight to her room to wash up and go to bed. She hadn't slept well the night before and had been exercising for a long time in the afternoon, so she was really tired!

Danzhu Cangxuan went back to their rooms to do their own things, as for Klein...

"Ugh... Work, work, work!"

The lights in the lab were still on, Klein still working overtime...

As for Ling Xi, she had already been dragged outside by Seele to stroll around.

"Seele, how are you doing here? Are you settling in?"

While walking with Seele, Ling Xi also planned to chat with Seele, about anything at all, because... being with Seele was quite enjoyable.

"Uh-huh."

Seele also linked arms with Ling Xi and said with a smile, "Although it's a new environment, everyone is very nice to me, and... as long as Ling Xi is here, Seele can go anywhere."

"Seele ..."

Ling Xi affectionately patted Seele's head, and Seele didn't resist at all, closing her eyes to enjoy Ling Xi's caress, because... it felt really good, both physically and psychologically, to be touched on the head by someone you like...

It really gives you a feeling of happiness and comfort.

"Seele, have you... thought about the future?"

Although Seele had expressed her willingness to stay by his side, Ling Xi still began to consider the future. After all, even in the best-case scenario, he could only accompany Seele for less than ten years in the Previous Era, since the end would Finality put into Hibernation Pod.

And the worst-case scenario...

If it really is Seele, you guys estimate it will be around one or two years at most!

As for himself now, he has no way out. If it were a post-civilization era, perhaps he could try using the Honkai 3rd method, but Herrscher from Previous Era...

That would truly be a complete wipeout. To win over Herrscher of this caliber, let alone just knowing the gentle Shido, even if the great Keima himself were to personally take the field, he probably still wouldn't be able to handle it!

"After?"

Seele hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "From now on, stay by Ling Xi's side, and then..."

With her head down and face flushed, Seele said, "Getting married and having a baby... umm... I... I didn't mean to do that, but... um... I... I'll listen to Ling Xi, whatever Ling Xi says goes."

Ling Xi "..."

"And what about your parents?"

Ling Xi thought of this question. Seele from the Previous Era did not grow up in an orphanage, so she should have had a family.

"Mom and Dad..."

Seele hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Well... Ling Xi is Great Hero who saved the Far East. My parents definitely won't object, and... they like me the most. If I'm willing, they'll be willing too!"

Ling Xi: "..." Great Hero... Damn, you guys have made this your daily persecution routine, haven't you?

However, judging from what Seele said, there shouldn't be any problems at home, and...

To be honest, I feel a little sorry for Seele for doing this. Seele treats me as her only one, but I can't do the same for her.

Of course, if you want to get married, this is not a problem at all. At worst, you can be a privileged person for once. Besides, in a few years, no one will care about these things.

"Seele ..."

Thinking of this, Ling Xi gently hugged Seele from behind and said tenderly, "Thank you for coming into my life and letting me meet such a wonderful person like you. We... will be together forever."

"Yes, I... want to be with Ling Xi forever too."

This time, Seele didn't shy away; instead, she expressed her feelings very firmly.

"Then it's a deal, we'll be together forever."

Ling Xi gently hugged Seele and whispered with a smile, "If one day Seele changes her mind and wants to leave me, I won't let Seele run away. Seele... can only stay by my side..."

"Ouch... Be gentle, you idiot, it hurts..."

Feeling Ling Xi hugging her tighter and tighter, Seele was speechless. "Are you trying to hug me? Are you sure this isn't Bear Hug Kill?"

"Uh... I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Ling Xi quickly let go of Seele, looking at Seele with heartache, realizing that she had just been... a little distracted.

"Snort..."

Seele glanced at Ling Xi with some displeasure, but still gently took Ling Xi's arm and huffed, "I won't run away, you don't need to hold me so tightly..."

"Hey-hey..."

Ling Xi smiled awkwardly, then picked Seele up in a princess carry with both hands and said with a smile, "But I just want to hold Seele, I want to hold her a little longer!"

"Idiot... you idiot, we're on the road!"

"It's okay, we'll walk on the side of the road!"

"That's not the issue, someone saw it..."

"Don't worry, they're all strangers!"

Seele "..."

Chapter 168: Tempted by the new, tired of the old? But you're the new one!

Holding Seele's hand, the two continued their stroll along the roadside, and Ling Xi felt she hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time...

"Whoosh..."

Suddenly, a black sedan stopped on the side of the road where the two were.

Ling Xi subconsciously protected Seele, after all, there were some unpleasant memories from her last visit to the Mu Continent.

Then, the car door opened, and a man in a formal suit stepped out. He first handed Ling Xi his business card and said with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Ling Xi, I am the liaison officer of Flame-Chasing Moths. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Flame-Chasing Moths?"

Ling Xi was not surprised by this, but instead of taking the other party's business card, she asked, "Is there something you need?"

"Well, it's nothing major. It's just that one of our senior council members wants to invite Mr. Ling Xi to a banquet. Of course, it's just a regular banquet."

As the man spoke, he glanced at Seele and smiled, "Moreover, you can bring your companions. As for the time, it's anytime you have."

"Sorry, I'm very busy."

Ling Xi refused outright, saying, "Besides, I'm just an assistant. If you want to invite me, just contact my Doctor. After all, I can't make decisions on such a big matter."

The man said, "..." You must be kidding me.

How could that be?

The man smiled and said, "After all, you are the hero who saved the Far East. We just wanted to meet you and thank you. You have made such a great contribution, Flame-Chasing Moths will certainly not pretend not to have seen it. So this invitation is also to discuss how to thank you."

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xi immediately understood. Wasn't this just using benefits to win them over? Although... it was said politely, that was the essence of it.

Ling Xi then smiled and said, "That would be too much trouble. But you can discuss how to express your gratitude. Once you've decided, just send it directly to my Doctor. Anyway, my Doctor and I don't distinguish between you and me."

"Forehead..."

The man was clearly taken aback for a moment, but in the end he could only nod and smile, "Alright then, I will pass on your message. If Mr. Ling Xi changes his mind at any time, please contact me immediately."

As he spoke, the man handed over his business card again.

"Okay, fine,"

Although Ling Xi had no such intention, she still accepted the other party's business card.

"Then I won't disturb you any longer. Farewell."

After saying that, he decisively drove away.

"Ling Xi, you're amazing."

After everyone left, Seele looked at Ling Xi with starry eyes and said, "Now even the Flame-Chasing Moths is trying to win you over."

"That's all thanks to Seele."

Ling Xi smiled slightly and said, "If I hadn't been unable to find Seele, why would I have gone to fight the Third Herrscher? So, you deserve half the credit for this."

"Um... I... I already said I knew I was wrong..."

Speaking of this, Seele felt a little embarrassed, although... this should also be considered one of the reasons why Ling Xi fought the Third Herrscher, so...

The trigger for the Third Honkai Eruption War was that Ling Xi couldn't find Seele.

"Haha, just kidding!"

Ling Xi gently hugged Seele and said with a smile, "However, Seele, you can't hide like this anymore, otherwise I'll get impulsive if I can't find Seele."

"Yes, yes, I promise I won't!"

In response, Seele solemnly promised that she would never hide again.

"Ling Xi, I'm going to take a shower now."

"Okay, Seele, get some rest after you shower. See you tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow, Ling Xi!"

At the door of Seele's room, the two said goodbye to each other. Then Seele went to take a shower, while Ling Xi prepared to go back to her own room to rest.

After reaching my room, I casually took out my key to open the door, when suddenly a small, fair hand reached out from the side...

"Heh heh, got you..."

Elysia grabbed Ling Xi's hand holding the keys and whispered in Ling Xi's ear, "That's too much, Ling Xi. You went out to play without telling me."

Indeed, Ling Xi was blocked at the door of her room by Elysia as soon as she arrived, and the fairy lady's face was full of displeasure.

"Um... actually, I called you, but you didn't hear me."

Ling Xi certainly couldn't tell Elysia that she had no intention of calling her at all, even though that was indeed what she thought.

"Excuses, all excuses."

Elysia pouted, looking aggrieved, and huffed, "You big jerk, you fickle big jerk!"

"Puff..."

Ling Xi almost choked, and quickly looked around. Luckily, no one else was around.

"Don't talk nonsense, we can..."

Ling Xi originally said that we had nothing to do with each other, but after saying that, would even Elysia believe it, let alone herself?

"Cough cough!"

So, Ling Xi coughed lightly and said calmly, "Even if it's a case of fickleness, the new one should be you. Seele and I have known each other for a long time."

"Snort..."

Elysia huffed angrily, then released Ling Xi and snorted, "Hurry up and open the door."

"Yes, yes, I understand, Miss Elysia..."

Ling Xi could only smile helplessly as she opened the door, then bowed at a 75-degree angle and gestured with her hands in an inviting manner, "Miss Elysia, please come in."

"Hmm... You're a promising student!"

Elysia nodded in satisfaction, but instead of going in directly, she took Ling Xi's hand and the two went into the house together.