What worried Ji Lin even more was Cangxuan's sharp insight.
Ji Lin was certain that her Master would not take the initiative to tell Cangxuan what had happened that night in the library's attic.
However, Cangxuan possessed an astonishing ability to observe the changes and flows of all things. It was possible that she could piece together the clues and form a hypothesis about that "naked girl wearing only a stocking over her head."
If that happened, the social life of Shenzhou's cultural ancestor, the revered legendary hero, would be over.
At this thought, Ji Lin trembled even more violently. The eerie patterns on the pure sword's body flickered erratically, glowing with a strange light.
"Wow, Ah Lin, you're so nice."
Danzhu actually thought Ji Lin was doing this intentionally so she could get a clearer look.
She even controlled Fenghuang Down to drift over and gently brush the eerie patterns on the sword with its soft feathers.
BZZZZ—!
The Xuanyuan Sword let out a resonant hum, glistening with a watery sheen before clattering to the ground.
"Eh? Ah Lin? Ah Lin! What's wrong with you, Ah Lin... Big sis! Big sis, wake up quickly, Ah Lin suddenly started convulsing!"
"This one is fine... don't shout like that."
---o---
...
"This is the infirmary."
"This is the classroom after school."
"This is the storage shed for sports equipment."
"This is the rooftop."
"Ah, and this is a school swimsuit. You can wear it when swimming. Of course, you can also wear it when you're not swimming."
"..."
As the tour went on, Cangxuan just felt that something was very strange.
She had seen many of these scenes in the "little books" that Danzhu had bought back during the Previous Era.
Of course, Cangxuan herself wasn't interested in such things.
But many young people had been poisoned by this "subculture," leading to warped minds and bodies.
As an older sister, it was her duty to care for her younger sister's mental and physical health as she grew up.
"What are you trying to express by showing me all this?"
"I'm just familiarizing you with the environment of 'St. Freya High School.' After all, it's very likely you'll be settling down here for a while."
Ye Feng smiled gently and walked forward. "Alright, next up is the basement."
Cangxuan stopped in her tracks, looking at Ye Feng's back. "The basement? Why would a school have a basement?"
"Isn't it common sense to have a basement in a school?"
"How could that possibly be common sense..."
"Weren't the shelters in your Previous Era all underground? Did the schools not have any?"
Cangxuan froze for a moment, her eyes dimming. She then continued, "Before the Honkai erupted, no one knew it would be a world-ending crisis. After the Honkai erupted... schools were no longer needed."
"Eh? That must have been tough. But you won't have to worry about that anymore."
"Won't have to worry anymore?"
"I'm going to fuck the Honkai into submission."
"??"
Cangxuan stood rooted to the spot, staring blankly at Ye Feng. After a long moment, her ice-blue eyes gradually refocused.
"If that's really the case, I am rather curious as to how you plan to... conquer the Honkai."
Cangxuan was, after all, a refined and cultured person. She could never bring herself to say that word.
"I'll just make all the Herrschers my allies."
"Hmm?"
Cangxuan felt this was an utterly fantastical tale.
She was a firsthand witness to the destruction of the Previous Era, a capable assistant in Mebius's laboratory who had studied more than one Herrscher on the operating table.
"You really think it's completely impossible, Cangxuan?"
"Is it really so surprising to think something like that is impossible?"
"Mebius and Elysia both hold onto that hope."
"..."
Cangxuan was slightly stunned, and then a look of realization flashed in her eyes. "Is that what they believe? I see, so that's how it is. I think I understand the meaning of that 'banquet' now..."
Ye Feng led Cangxuan around, familiarizing her with St. Freya High School, occasionally sharing little bits of knowledge about this world.
By the time she returned, Cangxuan was still in a bit of a daze. Ye Feng actually hadn't laid a finger on her.
Why?
Cangxuan couldn't figure out the logic behind it, so she stopped thinking about it.
What concerned her more was what she had learned from Ye Feng about the situations of the First, Second, and Third Herrschers.
The First Herrscher, the Herrscher of Reason, could actually be inherited? And he was teaching history at St. Freya High School.
And the Herrscher of the Void and the Herrscher of Thunder were also at St. Freya.
"What is the deal with this academy?"
Cangxuan fell into deep thought.
No wonder Ye Feng had said she would probably settle here for a while.
Given the current situation, she had no choice but to stay.
On the other side.
Ye Feng had been about to check on Stargazer's situation.
However, Elysia had arrived!
He had been waiting and waiting, and finally, Elysia was here again.
Yuexia would have to be put aside for the time being.
In any case, Seele was there, so nothing bad should happen.
The way Ye Feng looked at Miss Pink Elf was intense, his eyes exceptionally bright, like... a blazing fire.
"Hey there, Ely. A new day begins with a wonderful encounter."
"...Mebius was right. I really am back here again."
The moment Elysia saw Ye Feng, her face fell.
"Mebius? What did she tell you?"
"The method to enter this place."
"Oh? So once you knew the method, you couldn't wait to come and see me, Elysia? That truly makes me happy."
"Umm... Mr. Ye Feng, that..."
Elysia cutely raised a small hand. "What is the relationship between you and Mebius, Mr. Ye Feng?"
"She didn't tell you?"
"She did. But I'd still like to hear it from you, Mr. Ye Feng."
"Mm, my relationship with little snake is even more intimate than what you're imagining."
"Even more intimate than I'm imagining?"
Ye Feng said, "I am simultaneously little snake's lover, guardian, stress-relief tool, psychological comforter, best friend, and worst enemy..."
"Eh?"
Ye Feng raised his index finger. "To put it simply, I am her 'absolute acceptor.' I can bear everything that is Mebius."
"..."
Ye Feng added, "Actually, I can become Ely's 'absolute acceptor' too."
"??"
Elysia blinked. "And here I was, almost starting to see you in a new light... Hmm? What's happening?"
Suddenly, the space transformed.
The clear blue sky and the surrounding environment faded away like a mosaic, replaced by a pure white room.
The room was completely sealed, like a prison cell, with only a single, tightly shut door.
"Welcome to my laboratory, Elysia."
The voice, as enchanting and bewitching as a snake's, was highly recognizable.
"Mebius? Is that you? Did you create this place?"
"That's right. I've finally been waiting for this day. I told you before, didn't I? If you lose, you have to accept the punishment—so, let's play a game, Elysia. You can only leave this room after you've completed the tasks I give you."