In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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Speaking of...

Both Sushang and March 7th shared a similar trait - being quite talkative. Perhaps this is common among lively young girls.

During their conversation,

Bochang continued to silently observe Sushang.

The girl nicknamed "Big Pillow" seemed to lack the broad-mindedness of Honkai Impact 3rd's Li Sushang.

Of course...

Bochang had never truly met the other Li Sushang, so these were merely speculations.

Welt Yang likely knew more, but he wasn't in the mood to dwell on such matters, still lost in his thoughts.

Although he had heard Dan Heng and Sushang's explanations,

it was clear that Welt Yang wouldn't easily change his bias based solely on their words. He pondered whether this Stellaron Crisis might be connected to the individual they discussed.

"Luocha..."

Unfortunately, Welt Yang had no concrete evidence, leaving him only with suspicions.

Moving forward...

The group didn't dwell on Luocha's matter for long and soon began introducing themselves to each other.

Both sides exchanged their names.

Bailu, Tingyun, Sushang, and Qingque, being mostly acquainted already, skipped self-introductions and instead acted as introducers.

Although Sushang hadn't met the dragon girl before, he was well aware of her renowned reputation. Moreover, her dragon horn and tail were unmistakable.

"I never expected to meet the Medicine-Bearing Dragon Girl here. Men Lu, your friend is quite impressive..."

Sushang knew Bailu's esteemed status, along with her incredible abilities, such as... healing through tears.

Dan Heng did not respond; he simply clung silently to his spear, Striking Clouds.

Sushang seemed unfazed by such revelations, taking them all in stride.

"Also, Miss Qingque and Miss Tingyun, I didn't expect to see you here." Suddenly recalling something, Sushang added, "By the way... Miss Tingyun, I heard your Minghuo Merchant Group was attacked..."

"Ah... yes, those damnable rift creatures destroyed one of our crucial branches. Just thinking about it still breaks my heart..." Tingyun sighed with a hint of bitterness in her voice.

Facing such calamities, there was little anyone could do to help, leaving the fox maiden to bear the brunt silently.

"Don't worry, the Cloud Knights will help you seek retribution," Sushang offered reassuringly.

However, Tingyun's expression remained unchanged, still filled with melancholy.

Bochang remained silent. Bailu stayed quiet as well. Serval, too, kept her thoughts to herself.

The three individuals aware of the situation fell into a contemplative silence.

Unconsciously, the little dragon girl glanced at Bochang, but he swiftly pressed her head down, avoiding any attention.

Soon...

Sushang's focus shifted to Bochang, intrigued by the man carrying such an exaggeratedly large sword. Naturally, her curiosity couldn't be suppressed.

"Um... Bochang, right? I'm quite curious... with a sword that big on your back, don't you find it heavy?"

Even Xuanyuan Sword, which Sushang wielded, was considered sizable.

However, Bochang's cybernetic flying sword was even larger, resembling a door panel and eliciting awe.

"It is indeed heavy, but... you get used to it," Bochang replied with a smile and a nod.

The cybernetic flying sword, likely designed for ease of flight, had a significantly wider blade compared to conventional large swords.

"Ah, you get used to it... Can I try wielding it?" Sushang expressed his curiosity.

Bochang considered briefly before replying, "Sure, go ahead and give it a try."

Unlike the Vow Spear, the cybernetic flying sword came with its own scabbard, making it more convenient than having to fashion a custom sheath like Bochang did for the spear.

"Unsheath." With a gentle tap on the scabbard, the cybernetic flying sword emerged, emitting a cold glow as it spun half a circle in the air before hovering motionless in front of the black-haired youth.

This spectacle left March 7th and others astonished, eliciting an impressed exclamation from Sushang, "Wow... that's awesome! Is this Sword Control Art?"

As a flying sword, Bochang didn't need to physically draw it by hand. Of course...

With the cybernetic flying sword mounted on his back, manually drawing it would indeed be cumbersome. Having it fly out autonomously was much more practical.

Bochang replied, "No... this isn't traditional sword control magic; it's the power of technology."

"Ah, I see..." Sushang nodded thoughtfully.

Bochang grasped the floating greatsword before him and then handed it to Sushang.

The cybernetic flying sword felt surprisingly heavy in her hands. As soon as she took hold, Sushang felt its weight pulling her down, her expression shifting slightly. She remarked, "This sword must weigh several hundred pounds... It's incredibly heavy..."

Indeed, the cybernetic flying sword was quite hefty. Even for Bochang, wielding it effortlessly required both hands. While he could manage with one hand, it significantly limited his range of motion.

"Heh...ha!" After giving it a brief try, Sushang returned the cybernetic flying sword to Bochang, saying, "It's just too heavy, even with both my hands... I can't imagine how you fight using it regularly..."

"If only I had your strength," Sushang sighed wistfully.

If only she could possess Bochang's strength, she would undoubtedly wield her family's ancestral Xuanyuan Sword with ease.

Just as Bochang caught the cyber flying sword, the system's voice chimed in:

[Dating Options activated.]

[Option 1: Respond by saying, "Want to learn how? I'll teach you... Just do a thousand squats, a thousand sit-ups, a thousand push-ups daily, and run a hundred kilometers each day. I call it the Saitama Training Method." - Completion Reward: Random item, ranging from a matchstick to a star destroyer. Note: Such items will...]

[Option 2: Comfort her by saying, "Miss Sushang, there's no need to envy others. After all, everyone has different physiques and combat styles. As long as you find your own strengths and utilize them effectively, that's more than enough." - Completion Reward: Random skill.]

[Option 3: Pat your chest and declare, "This is my innate Talent, something most people can't replicate." - Completion Reward: Within ten meters, receive a shower of bird droppings.]

Once again, it was a choice between a random item versus a random skill.

After pondering for a moment, Bochang decided it was better to opt for acquiring a skill. He didn't dare to casually advise Sushang, fearing that if Li Dazhen took it seriously, she might end up overtraining and losing her hair.

"Option two," Bochang said. "Miss Sushang, there's no need to envy others. After all, everyone has different physiques and combat styles. As long as you find your own strengths and utilize them effectively, that is more than sufficient."

"Mm-hmm." Sushang nodded. "What you say makes sense."

[Reward being granted - Congratulations! You have obtained the skill 'Underwater Breathing', allowing you to breathe underwater.]

"Underwater Breathing? Not a bad skill..." Bochang muttered to himself.

Meanwhile...

March 7th looked at the stoic little azure dragon and asked, "By the way... Dan Heng, why did you suddenly get off the train? Earlier, weren't you adamant about staying on board?"

"I was concerned for your safety," Dan Heng replied with a composed expression.

March 7th displayed a surprised look.

"Wow... I'm genuinely touched!"

The pink-haired girl didn't expect such words from Dan Heng.

After all, he had always been cold and distant.

"I thought you would say..." March 7th cleared her throat and began imitating Dan Heng's tone, "It's been a long time since I last visited Xianzhou; I somewhat missed the taste of Star Taro Bubble Tea."

Bochang teased, "March, it seems you're craving for some Star Taro Bubble Tea, aren't you?"