Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

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"No, it'll be registered under Seventh Junior Sister's name—but it makes no difference anyway."

The Taixu Sword Sect only has this one young prodigy, and they probably won't take in a second one in the future, so they've fed Li Sushang all the good stuff they can—even though Cheng Ling Shuang doesn't need these weaklings.

"...You didn't put Su Yi under your tutelage just because I dote on her the most, did you?" Fu Hua realized what was going on and looked at her most obedient eldest disciple.

Lin Chaoyu gave an awkward smile, but did not answer.

Fu Hua didn't press her for details. After years of navigating the world, she had gained a lot of emotional intelligence.

There's obviously no need to dig too deep into this matter, especially since she already knows the truth.

He was just a little dumbfounded, wondering what kind of person he was in the eyes of his apprentices before, that they even hesitated to bring a child back.

It's like they didn't bring them back themselves.

"Lixue, how are you feeling?"

"It has already recovered."

Cheng Lixue's rigid appearance even bears a striking resemblance to Fu Hua.

However, compared to these disciples whom Fu Hua had personally trained, Cheng Lixue, who grew up in the modern world, didn't speak with that refined, scholarly air.

"It's good that you've recovered." Fu Hua nodded.

Cheng Lixue's talent is very similar to hers—though it's not a compliment.

If classified by rank, she is considered to have excellent comprehension, but her innate qualities are average.

When she first found Lin Chaoyu, she was overjoyed by his talent—but now Lin Chaoyu is the least talented among the Seven Swords.

"Master, if I go down the mountain this time, can I come with you?" Cheng Lixue asked. "I heard that things aren't very peaceful outside right now."

Cheng Lixue has quite a few connections with the outside world. After all, she was a former A-level Valkyrie of Destiny and a former member of the Snow Wolf Squad. She is also connected to the internet here and can contact the outside world.

Let Li Xue follow me...

"Since Lixue wants to follow you, then follow her."

To Fu Hua's surprise, Su Mei actually chimed in.

"This is not the time to retreat from the world and cultivate oneself... Perhaps in the future, even retreating from the world and cultivating oneself will be a luxury."

Su Mei's words left Fu Hua speechless, and she glanced at Liu Bai beside her.

Indeed, it's a world of fierce competition that's clearly visible to the naked eye...

"It's not just Li Xue; the senior sisters and junior sisters should also go down the mountain to gain some experience," Su Mei continued.

"Let me think about it."

Fu Hua did not give an immediate answer.

Fu Hua has no objection to training, but in the current situation, it's obvious that Su Mei is favoring Liu Bai.

No, it should be said that from the very beginning, Su Mei was biased towards Liu Bai.

Going down the mountain for training, where can they go? Definitely to be with Liu Bai, or maybe the Liyue Merchant Guild or the Far East Branch.

However, it is clear that, not to mention that Liu Bai's next destination is the Liyue Merchant Guild, Liu Bai and the Far East Branch are already involved with Kiana.

In the end, after going around in circles, the problem may still return to its original state.

"...Su Mei, Chao Yu, why don't you two show me around Mount Taixu?"

Fu Hua stood up and glanced at the little girl outside who was struggling to hold onto the door frame. "Li Xue and... Xiao Su Chang can entertain the guests here."

"Understood." Cheng Lixue nodded.

Su Mei and Lin Chaoyu got up and followed Fu Hua.

It was obvious that their master had something to say to them.

As for the specifics... well, since the topic has come up here, it must be something related to Liu Bai.

Lin Chaoyu wore a helpless expression; it was her junior sister...

Fu Hua immediately looked embarrassed.

After leaving the house and walking for a while, Fu Hua looked at Su Mei and asked, "Are you so sure about Liu Bai?"

Going down the mountain wasn't a big deal; she wasn't raising pigs and had to keep all her disciples by her side.

But Su Mei's fervent feelings for Liu Bai...

"Is there anything wrong with Mr. Liu Bai?" Su Mei asked with a smile. "You and..."

No...that's not what I meant.

Fu Hua immediately looked embarrassed.

"That was due to my carelessness."

"A moment of carelessness?"

Lin Chaoyu's forehead was filled with question marks when she heard this word.

"Did Master suffer a loss at the hands of that Mr. Liu Bai?"

"It all depends on how you interpret the phrase 'romantic love'."

"...?"

If Lin Chaoyu was still confused just now, her thinking ability has completely failed her now.

Master... and Liu Bai?

Love for one's children?

Is it the kind of romantic love I understand?

Liu Bai looks to be only twenty-three or twenty-four years old, right?

Um... Although my master was even worse, he looked only sixteen or seventeen years old. Even when he had grown his hair long, he looked only in his twenties with his long hair and Taoist robe.

However, his master is obviously not a normal example. Liu Bai is most likely a normal person, whose apparent age is equal to his actual age.

Master, you...

"Old Niu...cough cough! Your disciple misspoke." Lin Chaoyu, unusually lacking his usual composure, said, "But Master, you really..."

I'm so curious, I'm really curious.

Lin Chaoyu was always worried about her master—she was not only the mother of her junior sisters and brothers, but also the mother of her master.

Fu Hua's face darkened.

"No, we're just ordinary friends."

"Yes, just friends."

Su Mei's agreement actually reduced the credibility of Fu Hua's words.

Lin Chaoyu then began to ponder.

Hmm... my master seems much more humane now compared to back then, and Liu Bai... is indeed quite handsome.

If one's master were to develop worldly desires...

Seeing Lin Chaoyu's thoughtful expression, Fu Hua knew that if she didn't change the subject, things would go astray.

“Su Mei, I’m not saying Liu Bai has a problem… I mean, do you really trust Liu Bai that much? This so-called ‘enlightened ruler’?”

As for Liu Bai, Fu Hua really has nothing to say. Although he has the impetuousness of a young man, he is of good character and has outstanding abilities. He single-handedly planned the encirclement and suppression of the Herrscher of Dominion.

Not to mention its many other amazing features.

Okay, putting aside the possibility of "dying young," Liu Bai is indeed very trustworthy, even though she can see that Liu Bai is a promising prospect.

But Fu Hua really wants to argue now.

She always felt that Su Mei was trying to get the Taixu Sword Sect to pay her off.

"Hmm... Since Master says so, how about we let Mr. Liu Bai let his actions speak for themselves?"

Su Mei could tell at a glance that her master was just making a fuss over nothing, so she didn't try to reason with Fu Hua.

Although she didn't monitor her master, after that one time she drank the medicine, there was nothing romantic afterward... who would believe it? At most, it was just that her own... Liu Bai remained unmoved.

"Master, why don't you stay here for a week or two, and then see how many people are willing to go with Mr. Liu Bai before you leave?"

Su Mei's words left Fu Hua speechless for a moment before she nodded.

Lin Chaoyu glanced at his junior sister and sighed silently.

Alright, no need to look anymore. If he were to bet against a wise woman like his junior sister who specializes in understanding people's hearts, his master would undoubtedly lose.

Moreover, she knew that many of her family members actually wanted to go down the mountain. People like Ma Yanqing, who were bold, had already gone down the mountain to hang out for a long time. Cheng Lixue was even more out of the question. The others had also been feeling stifled on the mountain for quite a while. The farthest they could go was to the few small towns at the foot of the mountain.

With internet access in the mountains, how could the people living there not want to go out and see the world?

...Has my junior sister been planning this moment for more than ten years?

Lin Chaoyu sighed slightly, belatedly realizing the situation, but there was no fear in her heart. She had known about Su Mei's reserved and intelligent nature for a long time.

Moreover, his junior sister never lies, which means that his master himself thinks highly of Liu Bai... although it's a bit shameful to talk about an old man dating a young girl.

…………

"Hey bro! What's your name?"

After Fu Hua left, Li Sushang, who had already gone out, turned back and enthusiastically approached Liu Bai, asking him a series of questions she already knew the answer to.

What a handsome guy! A real, handsome guy!

She had never seen a handsome man since she was a child at her family’s Fuyun Temple on Mount Taixu!

"Liu Bai... Miss Li, aren't we standing a little too close?"

That's huge and fierce!

Bah! What a fierce beast!

This is already considered a charging foul, isn't it?

"Really?" Li Sushang seemed completely unconcerned. "Liu Bai, you can just call me Sushang. There's no need to be so formal. 'Miss Li' sounds so awkward."

Peruvéli: "..."

Peruvieri consistently cast icy glances at Li Sushang from the side.

shameless.

"Hey! Liu Bai, where are you from?"

"Uh... aliens?"

"Eh? Really!?"

Upon hearing this answer, Li Sushang didn't react with the normal "Huh?" of doubt; instead, her eyes lit up even more.

"Liu Bai, are you really an alien? Do all aliens look as handsome as you?"

Li Sushang's hands, hidden behind her back, were itching to move.

"Um... they should still be a minority, right?"

"Oh, I see... I knew handsome guys must be rare."

Li Sushang nodded thoughtfully.

"So how did you get to Earth? Was it an alien invasion?"

"It was just a plane crash; it just plummeted down with a thud."

"Wow! That must be... cough, I mean, Liu Bai, you must have suffered a lot!"

"...Yes, that's right."

Although she was taken care of by the giant snake from the very beginning.

But Li Sushang is being way too enthusiastic!

Liu Bai pressed down on Li Sushang's shoulder and pushed her away.

"Too close, Miss Sushang."

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