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

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"Seriously, what am I supposed to do with all this stuff?"

Despite saying that, Shi Bao still took out a cucumber, wiped it, and started eating it.

“Your sister probably doesn’t know this either.” Bai said as she walked into a shop and greeted the owner. “You’ve learned the saying, ‘Peach and plum trees do not speak, yet a path is formed beneath them,’ right?”

"It expresses... cough cough, is that right?" Shi Bao almost had PTSD, "Peach and plum trees do not speak..."

Fu Hua may indeed have let down her own disciples, but she has a clear conscience towards ordinary people and is a true immortal who protects the local area.

Moreover, unlike the original storyline, Fu Hua's traces as the Crimson Iris Immortal have been almost completely erased by time. Here, Fu Hua has only been gone for twenty years.

Twenty years is neither a long nor a short time, not to mention that the Taoist temple is still thriving.

There are even antique-style stone carvings inscribed with the great achievements of "Master Taixu".

Was this something Su Mei did on a whim, or was it something she had anticipated?

"...Then wouldn't I be benefiting from my sister's fame?" Shi Bao felt even more awkward.

She actually always felt that her past self... well, her older sister was mentally ill, old-fashioned and stupid.

But now it seems... it does have some merit?

—The “bad side” of Shibao stems to some extent from its rebellion against the “past”.

"Wait, that guy always has a cold face towards others, right?"

Shi Bao suddenly thought of something.

"Back then, my sister never smiled at anyone, did she? If only she had smiled more..."

Shi Bao looked at the large pile of fruits and vegetables in his arms.

...There will definitely be more, right?

This feeling of being "respected" is quite nice, but unfortunately, it doesn't belong to her.

Thinking of this, Shi Bao sighed, his mood becoming slightly gloomy.

"By the way, Fu Shi, have you recalled any memories these past few days?"

"No." Shi Bao's expression became even more frustrated when he said this. "I can't remember anything at all—ahhh, to be honest, I'm starting to doubt whether Fu Shi even exists?"

Shibao also discovered a problem: it seems that no one has mentioned the name "Fushi".

Upon hearing this, Peruvieri and Yelan pursed their lips somewhat uneasily.

“After all, Fu Shi used to live a very secluded life.” Bai remained calm. “But it seems like he really can’t remember… Ah, let’s just say ‘what’s past cannot be changed, but what’s to come can still be pursued.’”

"……Um?"

Chapter 226 The Devil's Whisper

Shi Bao scratched his head: "Liu Bai, can you stop using classical Chinese with me? Just get to the point."

Shi Bao has inherited Fu Hua's knowledge, but unfortunately, he doesn't want to use it.

Liu Bai was taken aback by the unexpected answer from Shi Bao, and immediately choked. At this moment, the shop owner—one of World Serpent's subordinates—also placed the two boxes of Love Elixir on the counter.

Liu Bai pretended to inspect the box and opened it, while taking the time to organize his thoughts.

"What I mean is, since you already feel unfamiliar with your past as the 'Fu Shi' identity, and Fu Hua's life is somewhat awkward for you, why not abandon the past and start a new life?"

Liu Bai started to give Shi Bao some motivational platitudes.

No, it's not exactly giving pep talks. We've been going around in circles for so long just to tell Shi Bao this.

The original plan was to extend the timeframe further, but after descending the mountain, Fu Hua's popularity and Shi Bao's occasional thoughtful expressions made Liu Bai feel that he could discuss this matter with Shi Bao in advance.

...Although Liu Bai felt that the results of the treasure-hunting thought process might not be very significant, there was a kind of "thoughtful" beauty to it.

"From now on, when others refer to you as Fu Hua, stand tall and say you are Fu Shi, okay?"

"What are you saying with such righteous indignation?" Shi Bao muttered unhappily, looking somewhat frustrated. "So you mean I've been studying for nothing all these days?"

Peruvieri and Yelan breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Shi Bao hadn't shown any aggression.

The question about recognizing treasures had really frightened them. If Liu Bai's lie were exposed, it was unimaginable what a Herrscher of Knowledge would do.

It's important to know that the opponent never used any of the Herrscher's powers; they mostly used Fu Hua's skill set.

Not to mention that the other party's skills are related to sensitive aspects such as awareness.

"It wasn't a complete waste of time, was it? Didn't you learn something?" Bai asked, slightly embarrassed.

This point of focus...

"Who wants to learn that stuff! Your proposal is a terrible idea!"

Shi Bao didn't express approval or disapproval, but instead started to criticize Liu Bai about studying. However, Shi Bao then changed the subject.

"But what you said actually makes some sense. You're going to Liyue next, right?"

"Correct."

"Then I'll follow you!" Shi Bao patted Liu Bai's shoulder excitedly. "I've always thought you were a promising kid!"

Being praised by Shi Bao as "promising material"... this feeling is truly subtle.

"I'm praising you, why do you look so reluctant?"

"No, I'm very happy, yes, very happy." Seeing that Shi Bao hadn't given her any option to refuse, Liu Bai could only nod in agreement.

Anyway, the original plan was to keep Shi Bao with me.

"Really happy?" Shi Bao looked suspicious, then curiously looked at the potion in the box. "Alright, I won't make things difficult for you. By the way, what's in here?"

Peruvieri and Yelan tensed up again upon hearing this.

Shi Bao drank the Love Elixir... and its threat level doesn't seem any lower than if it had gone berserk.

"Can't you tell just by looking? It's medicine." Bai generously showed the contents of the box. "Would you like to take a sip of the talisman?"

"Ugh... This is so suspicious, who would drink this stuff?"

Shi Bao glanced at the test tubes in the box and lost interest.

The gray liquid in test tubes easily deterred Shi Bao's curiosity.

Liu Bai glanced at Ye Lan.

Look, everyone knows this thing looks suspicious, but some people just don't believe it and want to try it.

Ye Lan's lips twitched, but she didn't say anything. Instead, Peruvieri looked at Ye Lan suspiciously.

After picking up the package, Liu Bai and the others didn't rush back. Instead, they took Shi Bao shopping and had some fun.

After all, a new chapter in life shouldn't begin at Fuyun Temple.

Just as Liu Bai had advised, when others mistook her for Fu Hua, Shi Bao openly introduced herself as Fu Shi, saying that Fu Hua was her older sister.

The residents didn't say anything about it; on the contrary, they became even more enthusiastic—after all, the two sisters really did look exactly alike and were clearly twins.

In the playground.

"So, your love potion isn't for Fu Shi?"

In the amusement park's restaurant, Ye Lan stirred her coffee and looked through the glass at Shi Bao, who was riding a roller coaster high in the sky.

"Why do you think I should give the Love Elixir to Shi Bao?"

"Hehe, you've started calling her 'Shibao' now. What do you think, Peibao?" Yelan glanced at Peruvieri with a hint of jealousy.

Peruvéli: "..."

Peruvelle glanced back at Yelan coldly.

Although Liu Bai's nickname made her a little unhappy, but... can you not act like a stepmother here?

"I haven't thought about being a baby yet, but Yelan, do you want to be a baby?"

Peruvelli's retort was quite sharp: "I'm not jealous about this, so why are you jealous?"

"It's not impossible."

Although Ye Lan was answering Peruvieri, she was actually scrutinizing Liu Bai with an aggressive gaze.

"Liu Bai, do you like it when I call you 'Dad'?"

Peruvelli froze, completely unprepared for Yelan's move.

Yelan gave Peruvier a provocative glance.

You little brat, trying to compare your skill level with me?

"Liu Bai? What's your answer?"

Ye Lan pressed on, and Peruvieri gave Liu Bai a stern look, awaiting his answer.

"..."

Why do I always ask myself these life-threatening questions?

"I'm hesitating, Dad~ Dad~"

Ye Lan spoke with a hint of flirtation.

"..."

Peruvieri's face turned completely dark.

But... for some reason, I don't feel too frustrated?

“Terrible.” Peruvieri glared at Liu Bai, coldly uttered these words, and got up to leave.

"Ye Lan..." Bai looked at Ye Lan with a helpless expression.

Ye Lan didn't seem to care, and sat down next to Liu Bai with her coffee: "That girl is probably very happy inside."

Who in their right mind would curse someone every day and follow them around like a shadow?

Even when working together, people would subconsciously maintain a certain distance, right? Liu Bai didn't commit any workplace harassment.

Ha... I guess only that guy thinks he's disguised himself very well.

"happy?"

Liu Bai twitched his lips. Well, it felt like that "terrible" comment just now didn't have the same impact as usual.

"A seemingly cold, emotionless, sadistic, and sharp-tongued daughter who is actually a little lamb who craves love and longs to be pampered by her father—isn't that a compelling premise?"

"..."

It does have a certain appeal.

Liu Bai was somewhat speechless.

Ye Lan looked at Liu Bai with a mocking expression.

"Forget about that, anyway, our little Pei will be back soon." Ye Lan took a sip of coffee. "So, where are you planning to use your love potion?"

"They each have their own uses; you can't possibly use two boxes in the same place."

"Liyue is one of them?"

Ye Lan became inexplicably excited.

"Should we drug Ningguang? Do you need me to create an opportunity for you?"

"...Hey, you're the intelligence chief for Liyue, right?"

Why did they turn against each other so decisively?

"Of course I want to see Ningguang make a fool of herself." Yelan made no attempt to hide her dark thoughts. "I sometimes find Ningguang annoying too. The more aloof a person is, the more I want to see their true colors..."

"It's too dark, and the Elixir of Love has nothing to do with the truth."

"Anyway, I'm not selling your best friend." Ye Lan said without any politeness.

She can sell her best friend however she wants.

"I don't ask for much in return..." Ye Lan looked at Liu Bai with a greedy gaze.

"Wow, a woman from below."

Is this what they call "girls helping girls"?