In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System-Chapter 282 - 281: Parry My Sword Strike

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"Bailu... is she the Medicine-Bearing Dragon Girl from the Alchemy Commission?" Xiao Yu had heard this name before; many sought her aid for their ailments.

Unfortunately...

The future High Elder of the Vidyadhara clan was not easily accessible.

"Yes, my name is Bochang... Just mention me, and Bailu will see you." As Bochang spoke, he noticed Sushang passing by and promptly greeted her.

Big Pillow Li stopped, saying, "Huh? What brings you here? I'm currently on patrol... Is there anything I can assist with?"

"Sushang, could you please take this child to the Alchemy Commission and have her meet Bailu?" Bochang extended his hand.

Sushang rubbed her chin, puzzled. "Why? Is she sick? She looks... Wait... Isn't this Xiao Yu? Your eyes are healed?"

"Sushang-jiejie... This is my first time seeing Sushang-jiejie's face clearly; you're truly beautiful."

Just by hearing her voice, Xiao Yu recognized this elder sister as Sushang, the cloud knight who often helped her before.

Big Pillow Li scratched his head, feeling slightly embarrassed. "Heh... thanks, I guess."

"But... what happened with your eyes? Bochang, did you do something?" Sushang asked, astonished.

Bochang replied casually, "Just a little trick, nothing much."

The scene fell silent.

"...Alright," Sushang eventually responded. "Yes, deliver the child to the Alchemy Commission to see Bailu, understood. Xiao Yu, come along with me." Big Pillow Li held out his hand.

Any remaining worry within Xiao Yu vanished completely upon Sushang's arrival. Taking Big Pillow Li's hand, she followed him a few steps before turning back. "Da-gege, goodbye."

"Yep, goodbye." Bochang gently waved farewell.

Having Sushang's assistance made things remarkably convenient, sparing him an extra trip. As he watched them depart, Bochang took out his phone to send a few messages to Bailu.

Taking Big Pillow Li's hand, Xiao Yu took a few steps before turning back and saying, "Big brother, goodbye."

"Uh-huh, goodbye." Bochang gently waved.

Having Sushang's assistance was indeed convenient; he wouldn't need to make another trip himself. As he watched them depart, Bochang pulled out his phone and sent a few messages to Bailu, briefly summarizing what had transpired here.

Great, the commission is completed. Now should I head straight back or go find March 7th and Stelle first?

Bochang fell deep in thought. After considering for a moment, he decided it would be best to return to the Astral Express.

Suddenly, his phone rang. Upon checking, he found it was unexpectedly from Pascal, who shared some startling information:

There's something suspicious about Luocha.

According to Sophia's animal friends, the Stellaron was brought in by a tall, blonde-haired man with blue eyes, carrying a massive box on his back.

These distinctive features immediately reminded Bochang of Luocha.

Unbelievable, wearing Otto's face sure doesn't bode well...

"Strange... Didn't Uncle Yang already investigate this matter?" Bochang wondered.

"Why is there still no breakthrough?"

Unaware of the reason, Bochang realized he might need to disturb Jing Yuan again soon.

However...

After taking only a few steps, Bochang sensed someone was trailing him.

[Dating Options activated.]

[Option 1: Turn into the alleyway - Completion Reward: Encounter with a Stranger.]

[Option 2: Activate teleportation ring to leave - Completion Reward: Random item, ranging from a matchstick to a star destroyer. Note: Such items will...]

"Who could it be this time?" Bochang pondered, eyeing the phrase "Encounter with a Stranger."

For a moment, he couldn't fathom whom he had offended now.

"It seems...the hostility isn't particularly strong."

If the stranger harbored intense hostility, it wouldn't have been labeled as an encounter but rather a surprise attack.

Although activating the teleportation ring seemed like the correct choice, Bochang decided he wanted to meet this individual face-to-face.

And so...

Bochang chose the first option.

Entering the narrow alleyway, he didn't proceed far before stopping and turning around to face the woman nearby.

She stood on the gray stone pavement, clad in a black-and-white pleated skirt with her eyes concealed behind a dark veil. Her figure was elegantly curved, posture upright, reminiscent of an unsheathed sword.

"Who are you?" Bochang asked. "Why have you been following me?"

"Oh, little brother, I'm merely quite curious about you." Jingliu crossed her arms, gazing at his covered eyes.

A realization dawned on Bochang. "Ah... Are you seeking my help to treat your eyes?"

"No... My eyes aren't blind; I wear this veil simply because I wish to avoid certain sights." Jingliu shook her head.

Frowning, Bochang queried, "Then why did you approach me? It's not for a fight, is it?"

"I heard that you have a very close relationship with Bailu." Jingliu's voice remained steady.

The black veil could not hide her delicate features but rather added an air of mystery to her appearance.

An urge stirred within Bochang to pull down the veil and see what she truly looked like.

"Bailu... indeed, we have a close relationship." Bochang placed one hand on his hip.

For some time now, Bailu had been constantly clinging to him.

"How... is that a problem?"

"No problem at all," Jingliu replied with a gentle shake of her head. "I know you possess a sword. Would you like to learn swordsmanship from me?"

Feeling somewhat puzzled and unsure of Jingliu's intentions, Bochang responded straightforwardly:

"No, I wouldn't."

"In that case... how about taking a strike from my blade?"

As soon as she spoke, the temperature around them dropped significantly.

Bochang narrowed his eyes and said, "I decline."

He activated a skill, instantly immobilizing Jingliu for one second.

However...

Bochang did not launch an attack. Instead, after the second passed, Jingliu's expression abruptly changed, and she took a large step backward.

"Just now... what did you do?"

"If I intended to kill you, you would already be dead," Bochang stated. "So... I advise against seeking further trouble."

"Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. Please don't let your tempers flare too much, gentlemen."

A blue-eyed, blonde man appeared beside Jingliu.

Bochang's pupils slightly contracted as he asked, "Luocha, what brings you here?"

"Both of you are my friends; naturally, I must step in to diffuse this situation." Luocha smiled.

Knowing that Luocha was the culprit who brought the Stellaron onto Xianzhou Luofu, Bochang had no favorable opinion of him. In fact, he suspected Luocha might be harboring nefarious intentions even now...

[Dating Options activated.]

[Option 1: Expose Luocha's malicious intent by saying, "Friends? You and I are not friends... Luocha, if I'm not mistaken, it was you who smuggled the Stellaron onto Xianzhou Luofu, wasn't it?" — Completion Reward: Obtain Skill, Imprisonment Circle. Activate a domain, confining enemies within a hundred-meter radius centered around yourself.]

[Option 2: Employ the strategy of retreat, activate your teleportation ring, and say, "Since it's a misunderstanding, I'll take my leave now. Luocha, may our paths cross again someday." — Completion Reward: Obtain Skill, Strategic Retreat. Using this skill opens a wormhole for arbitrary teleportation within a one-kilometer range.]

[Option Three: Few words but decisive action; capture both Luocha and Jingliu—Completion Reward: Increase Agility by 100%.]