In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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"I'm just speculating on what Dan Heng might say!" March 7th countered.

Stelle gently stroked her chin and replied, "Rather than guessing what Dan Heng might say, it seems more like predicting what March would suggest."

Bochang nodded in agreement.

Upon reflection, March 7th realized there was some truth to Stelle's observation.

"Forget it, I don't want to argue with you guys..." The pink-haired girl shifted gears abruptly. "Now that we've reunited with Dan Heng, where should we go next for fun? Should Qingque or Tingyun lead us?"

March 7th's gaze fell upon the two potential guides.

As for Bailu, she remained unnoticed by March 7th.

Hearing this exchange, Stelle wondered inwardly, Has March... forgotten our mission entirely?

"How about we go to a gaming hall and play some cards? You taught me poker before... Now let me introduce you all to Emperor's Jade Tiles." Qingque tilted her head with enthusiasm. "What do you think of this idea?"

"Playing cards? Personally, I'd prefer listening to stories at a teahouse or strolling around the streets to shop for small trinkets," Tingyun offered an alternative suggestion.

Despite Central Starskiff Haven still being under martial law,

quite a few shops were operating normally.

In fact, compared to when Bochang and the others first arrived, even more establishments had resumed their regular business.

After enduring the initial tumultuous wave of disaster, Stellaron was gradually stabilizing.

"I want to indulge in lots of delicious food." Bailu placed her hands on her hips, asserting her presence amidst the differing opinions.

The three guides proposed entirely distinct destinations, making it quite a conundrum.

March 7th, Stelle, and Bochang exchanged glances, momentarily unsure what to say.

Following her statement...

The girls enthusiastically engaged in a lively debate about where to go next.

Meanwhile, Welt approached Dan Heng and gestured for Bochang to join them as well.

As for March 7th and the others...

They were left to continue their discussion; it was clear that reaching a consensus would take some time.

At a slightly greater distance, the three men stopped and gathered together.

"What's the matter, Mr. Welt?" Dan Heng asked first.

"I plan to investigate the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus on my own," Welt replied. "The rest of the group will be under your protection."

"Are you intending to act alone, Mr. Welt? That's too dangerous." Dan Heng furrowed his brows.

Bochang had discussed this with Uncle Yang last night and already agreed, so he raised no objections.

"It may indeed be risky, but I can handle it." Welt nodded reassuringly. "Don't worry."

"Mr. Welt, I trust your abilities, but...this time, I advise against splitting up," Dan Heng rejected Welt Yang's proposal.

His reason was straightforward.

Dan Heng feared Blade and worried that he might target Welt Yang. After all, Bochang had already been attacked once. It was difficult to predict what the Stellaron Hunters would do next.

Recalling his past experiences of being relentlessly pursued, Dan Heng took a deep breath and said, "Blade is extremely dangerous, Mr. Welt. We cannot give him the opportunity to take us out one by one."

"Blade...well, he's not insurmountable, really. Even I can withstand his attacks for a short period, let alone Uncle Yang. My main concern is if the entire Stellaron Hunter team mobilizes together. If it becomes two or even three against one..." Bochang interjected.

As someone who had directly faced off against Blade before, he felt qualified to contribute his perspective.

"No... Bochang, you mustn't underestimate Blade," Dan Heng gently shook his head. "Based on your description, it's clear that during your encounter with him... Blade was not fighting at full strength." He continued, "When Blade unleashes his full power, his rationality gradually diminishes, and at that point... retreat is not even a concept in his mind. Even Mr. Welt facing him would be highly dangerous, let alone considering the possibility of other Stellaron Hunters joining in."

The stoic little azure dragon had a deep understanding of Blade's capabilities.

Even if Dan Heng utilized the hidden powers within himself, he couldn't guarantee protecting innocent lives nearby.

During their time being pursued:

Many ships Dan Heng traveled on were destroyed by Blade.

"Blade fights relentlessly, and what makes it worse is that he's nearly impossible to kill. No matter how severe his injuries, he recovers swiftly... Even if you scatter his ashes, after some time... he will reappear."

Dan Heng's words reminded Bochang of when Blade faced the colossal dragon Bai Lu yet emerged unscathed.

If Blade indeed possessed such rapid healing abilities, it all made sense.

Everything now made sense.

At that time, Bochang had believed the high-energy electrical discharge, which turned the sky and earth white, would at least severely injure Blade. Never did he expect Blade to emerge completely unscathed, leaving him utterly astonished.

Seeing their enemy rise from the charred crater and charge again was genuinely shocking for Bochang, Bailu, and Serval.

However...

There was now something more concerning on Bochang's mind.

"Blade...hasn't even unleashed his full power yet? Then just how strong is he when going all out?"

A chill ran through Bochang's thoughts.

If using his full power meant gradually losing his sanity, it became clear why Blade refrained from doing so. The Stellaron Hunters' objective was to capture Bochang alive, not kill him outright.

Moreover...

If Blade lost his rationality and caused havoc across Luofu Immortal Continent, General Jing Yuan would undoubtedly apprehend him. Despite Blade's strength, it likely couldn't surpass that of General Jing Yuan—or rather, the Divine Monarch himself.

"By the way... why didn't you share such crucial information earlier?" Bochang silently grumbled to himself.

Welt Yang asked, "So, you know Blade?"

"Mm-hmm." Dan Heng nodded, indicating his familiarity with Blade; he knew him all too well.

Welt Yang paused before responding, "However, it's not a concern. When we reach the Exalting Sanctum, I'll be investigating the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus nearby as well. We won't be far apart. Even if there is indeed an attack by the Stellaron Hunters, you can provide timely assistance."

The young man declined Dan Heng's offer, leaving the stoic little azure dragon momentarily silent.

With Welt Yang's explanation, Dan Heng began to grasp his intentions slightly.

"I see... So, Mr. Welt, this was your plan all along?" Dan Heng's furrowed brows relaxed.

Bochang astutely noticed that he and the other two seemed to be on different wavelengths, potentially giving away their differing perspectives. To avoid being caught, he feigned deep thought, resembling a student who, despite knowing they couldn't solve a particular problem during class, continued pretending to work diligently.

Bochang feigned deep thought, resembling a student in class who, despite knowing they couldn't solve a particular problem, continued to work it out relentlessly.

Welt Yang adjusted his black-framed glasses.

"Indeed... My investigation into the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus wasn't solely about uncovering this organization; it was also aimed at drawing out the Stellaron Hunters. Since they went to great lengths to lure us to Luofu Immortal Continent and even attacked Bochang, I suspect...they won't rest easily. With our adversaries operating in secrecy while we're exposed, searching for the Stellaron Hunters is akin to finding a needle in a haystack."

"The Xianzhou Alliance currently doesn't allow us to intervene either," Welt Yang added. "I can sense that although the Master Diviner cleared us from suspicion, he still does not fully trust us."

He continued, "Given this situation, why don't we intentionally create a vulnerability and see if the fish take the bait?"

Upon hearing Uncle Yang's explanation, Bochang finally understood their strategy.