Facing Bailu's inquiry, Tingyun reluctantly nodded.
She spoke haltingly, "My condition... is very special... difficult to treat..."
After saying this.
Cold sweat trickled down her cheeks.
Bailu immediately retorted, "You think I haven't seen the plot? Isn't it just the mark of Destruction? Let me give it a try!"
She extended her small hand.
A milky white aura surged from her palm.
When it came into contact with Tingyun, Bailu couldn't help but show a look of surprise.
"So it's like this..."
"This can't even be called an illness anymore. It has completely fused with your body and even your soul. There's no way to cure it!"
"According to my diagnosis, surviving in your condition isn't a problem, but since it's the mark of Destruction, pain is inevitable. The days ahead will be very tough..."
Bailu widened her eyes.
The last person who gave her this sense of astonishment was Jingliu.
Now, there was another one—Tingyun.
Tingyun shook her head, indicating that she didn't need treatment.
"Lady Bailu... I just need to be alone for a while... I'll be fine..."
"Thank..."
However.
Before she could finish the word "thank," she was once again unable to speak due to the pain of Destruction!
Her body curled up, trembling slightly.
Although Tingyun insisted she was fine,
Bailu was still sweating profusely with anxiety.
"Watching the injured suffer in front of me, yet I can do nothing..."
"Wahhhh, I can't do anything at all!!!"
Suddenly!
Bailu was startled!
A light flashed in her widened eyes!
"That's it!"
"Although I can't cure you, I thought of someone who might be able to help!"
Bailu immediately took out her Jade Abacus.
Unlocked it,
And scrolled through her contacts.
The first person on her friends list was someone named "Lin Yu"!
Just thinking about contacting this person, Bailu couldn't help but lick her lips.
She was getting excited.
She had just typed two words in the chat box—"Are you there?"
She was about to send it.
Suddenly!
A voice sounded from behind!
"You're looking for me?"
Bailu was so startled that she stumbled!
She turned around.
Wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.
There stood Lin Yu, who had somehow appeared on this secluded street.
In his hand was a skewer of bird meat, the same kind she was eating.
He looked completely relaxed and at ease!
Bailu felt a sense of relief in her heart.
"As expected of him..."
"Even the way he appears is extraordinary."
"But now there should be a way to save her!"
Ever since that time when she was almost assassinated and Lin Yu appeared like a god descending from heaven to save her...
In Bailu's heart, this young man had become synonymous with "omnipotence"!
Although it was just a fleeting encounter back then, for some reason, Bailu had this feeling!
Of course,
The most impressive thing about him to Bailu was—
This person hadn't been exposed in Honkai: Star Rail!
Logically speaking,
The hidden experts of Xianzhou Luofu would more or less be mentioned in Honkai: Star Rail...
But he was an exception!
So there were only two possibilities—
First, Lin Yu's identity was far beyond imagination, and even Honkai: Star Rail would only reveal him much later in the plot.
Second, even Yu Ling couldn't detect this man's existence!
In any case,
This person was like a trump card!
Under normal circumstances, Bailu wouldn't dare to take the initiative to contact him, but this time she had no choice but to give it a try.
Unexpectedly, it worked right away!
Just as she was about to explain Tingyun's situation, she noticed Lin Yu's gaze had already fallen on Tingyun, who was curled up there.
Sensing the unfamiliar gaze.
The fluffy tail slightly loosened.
Tingyun's pale face also turned towards Lin Yu.
In her gaze, a flash of hostility appeared!
Due to the side effects of Destruction, Tingyun now found it difficult to treat her surroundings with normal rationality.
Instinctively, she developed a rejection reaction towards strangers.
But she knew this was the "reinforcement" Bailu had called for.
Suppressing her instincts as much as possible.
She spoke: "To let you see me... in this state..."
"It's truly... impolite..."
Lin Yu shook his head.
"It's fine."
"The side effects of Destruction..."
"No problem, it's manageable."
Hearing this, Bailu was momentarily stunned: "Huh?"
"Manageable?"
"Do you have a way to alleviate her pain?"
Lin Yu stroked his chin and said, "This rejection reaction is mainly because her life level isn't yet capable of bearing the mark of Destruction. Although Ruan Mei has optimized it, it's still not enough."
"Fortunately, Tingyun's will is strong enough to overcome the will of Destruction..."
"For her, the mark is like a rose with thorns; every touch inevitably brings pain."
"Over time, the thorns of the rose will wear down, and naturally, it won't hurt anymore."
"Oh..."
Bailu nodded thoughtfully.
She had a similar feeling during her diagnosis, but it was hard to articulate. She didn't expect Lin Yu to describe it so succinctly just by looking!
Impressive!
Indeed, it was right for me to seek him out!
Bailu immediately comforted: "Miss Tingyun, did you hear that? As long as you endure, it will get better, and the symptoms will become lighter and lighter."
"Once you've completely worn down the thorns of Destruction, it won't hurt anymore... Ouch!"
Before she could finish.
Bailu felt her chubby cheeks being pinched into dough.
Lin Yu said, "Don't rush to diagnose, I haven't started yet."
"You... what are you going to do?"
"I said, it's manageable, just remove the thorns."
"You, you can do that? That's the mark of Destruction, even Ruan Mei couldn't..."
Then Lin Yu extended his hand.
Gently hooked towards Tingyun.
The action was so casual, as if he was just lightly greeting someone.
A crimson light appeared on Tingyun's body, dissipating in the direction pointed by Lin Yu's fingertip.
The light seemed alive, as if trying to escape, but with a gentle pinch from Lin Yu, it immediately vanished into thin air.
At the same time.
Tingyun, who was curled up, trembled all over!
Her tightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed.
"Phew..."
Sweat still lingered on her face, but her expression was now completely at ease!
As if liberated!
Her pupils, which were visibly mixed with red and green, transformed into a clear emerald green.
The tails behind her also calmed down.
Merging into a single tail in its normal state.
"This..."
"I've never felt so light in my body~"
"Thank you, benefactor!"
Tingyun hurriedly stood up and bowed to Lin Yu!
As she stood up,
An expression of shock involuntarily surfaced on her face!
Because!
Tingyun realized!
Not only would she no longer suffer the pain of Destruction in the future, but it seemed she could also wield the power of Destruction with even greater ease!
It was almost as if she had achieved a seamless integration!
Not only were the side effects completely eradicated,
But her strength had also ascended to a new level!
Tingyun's heart was overwhelmed with astonishment!
It was truly awe-inspiring!
This method was even more masterful than that of Miss Ruan Mei!
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Could it be that this Mr. Lin Yu could effortlessly destroy the power of an Emanator...?
Tingyun didn't dare to think further!
In the depths of her mind,
She had a feeling!
Meeting this person today was undoubtedly an unprecedented opportunity!
Summoning her courage,
She said, "Benefactor, I have no way to repay you, but perhaps... I could follow by your side for a while and do what I can."
Hearing this,
Bailu, who was standing nearby, stumbled in shock!
Isn't this a bit too forward!?
Is this really the same Miss Tingyun I know?
But then again,
Lin Yu does possess a mysterious aura, and his methods are indeed extraordinary...
It's only natural that Tingyun would want to follow such a person to broaden her horizons.
"Alright."
"But like you, I also wish to travel the world. I've only returned this time to take a short break."
Tingyun's face lit up with joy: "Then... if you ever need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to call on me."
"Oh, and... let's exchange contact information."
"Sure."
A few minutes later,
Lin Yu's contact list had a new addition: Tingyun.
Arriving at the ancient seaside,
Basking in the warm sea breeze,
For Lin Yu, this was just a casual act.
But for Tingyun, it was a life-changing moment.
"Now, I can do anything."
Lin Yu smiled faintly.
Just as he was savoring this sense of accomplishment, an untimely voice echoed from within him.
"Just a former substitute of mine..."
Lin Yu, however, paid it no mind.
He calmly said, "Phantylia, your role isn't over yet, or I would have acted already..."
"Keeping you around might still serve some purpose in the future."
Of course,
The owner of that voice couldn't hear these words.
Before him, a blue interface appeared.
"This place seems quite interesting."
On the screen,
It showed a large venue.
Numerous players were watching the live broadcast of the storyline.
On the guest seats of the stage sat several familiar faces...