Chapter 154: The future of the Xianzhou still faces immense challenges!
Inside the villa.
Looking at the rows of mostly useless items in the System Shop, Lin Yu couldn't help but shake his head.
"Why hasn't the shop refreshed with anything good lately?"
"It seems… I need to go out for a stroll to change my luck."
He shouted toward Sparkle, who was currently watching a livestream: "Hey, Little Flower, I'm going out for a bit. Watch the house."
Sparkle puffed out her cheeks and grumbled: "What are you calling me for? You make it sound like I can just move around here freely, you stinky man…"
However, by the time Lin Yu walked over.
Sparkle immediately switched to a different expression.
With her hands on her hips, she said: "It's so late, where are you going to fool around?"
"Come back early, or I won't leave the door unlocked for you!"
"Ouch~"
Lin Yu gave Sparkle a flick on the forehead.
Then he left directly.
With a single thought.
He knew exactly which acquaintances had come to his territory—Aurum Alley.
"Bailu actually found an unlicensed game parlor to play games? Ha, she's playing quite intensely, I won't disturb her."
"Hmm? Houhou is here alone…?"
"Watching a livestream?"
"I'll go over and say hello."
With a thought.
Lin Yu teleported to the courtyard where Houhou was located.
To avoid scaring Houhou, Lin Yu intentionally walked out from behind the bamboo forest, serving as a bit of an advance warning.
Houhou was a bit nervous.
Holding a flashlight, she shone it forward.
"Ugh…"
"Who? Who is it…?"
Lin Yu pushed aside the bamboo blocking his path, revealing his face.
He pretended to have met her here by accident.
He spoke: "Houhou?"
Seeing Lin Yu speak, Houhou breathed a sigh of relief.
"Big brother, you… you know me?"
Lin Yu pointed to the livestream interface in front of her.
"Oh~"
Houhou showed a look of realization.
"That… I've made a fool of myself."
"Even though I'm a Judge, I'm… so useless. I even got cried out by a Heliobus in the game."
"I don't even know why Feathered Spirit made my experiences into a story."
"I'm clearly so weak, far inferior to Lady Hanya and Lady Xueyi…"
"Feathered Spirit might as well have designed me as a three-star character, so everyone wouldn't have to pull for me…"
Lin Yu smiled faintly: "I think Feathered Spirit must have had a deep meaning for doing so."
Tail immediately said into Houhou's ear: "What's the use of telling this person all that?"
"This guy might just be here to mock you!"
"Forget it, this Great One has to take matters into his own hands."
"Tail… don't!"
Houhou wanted to stop him, but it was already too late.
Tail directly transformed his spiritual flame into a wolf shape, lowering his voice as he said to Lin Yu: "Kid! This isn't a place where the living should stay."
"If you have nothing to do, leave quickly!"
"I'm much more brutal than the one in that game!"
"I really eat people!"
Lin Yu extended a single finger.
And gave a gentle flick forward.
Tail was instantly knocked back to his original form, becoming the original fireball state of a Heliobus.
Tail's two eyes bulged wide.
He seemed unable to accept the situation before him.
The next second.
He was directly sealed back.
Becoming Houhou's burning tail again.
"Eh? Lord Tail!?"
Houhou was shocked.
It was the first time she had seen Tail suffer a defeat the moment they met.
"It's fine, I just let him quiet down for a bit."
After saying that.
Amidst Houhou's teary-eyed expression, he pinched her cheek.
"Don't think too much."
"I think… being able to appear in this game and become a playable character."
"It means you must have your own unique qualities."
"You look weak on the outside, but you are strong on the inside."
"Even though you are afraid of those things, you have been working hard and have never let anyone down at a critical moment."
Tail complained fiercely in his heart: "That's all because I'm here!"
Unfortunately, he couldn't make a sound for the time being.
Houhou was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes.
She didn't know why this person understood her so well.
Every word felt like it pierced right into her heart.
Like a gentle and patient older brother.
"Thank you, big brother…"
"Could you tell Houhou your name…?"
"Lin Yu."
"By the way, let me treat you to a cup of Immortal's Delight."
Lin Yu lightly raised his hand.
A standard version of Immortal's Delight appeared on the table.
Houhou was a bit surprised.
She took a careful sip.
Her eyes immediately narrowed into two crescents.
"Ah… it's delicious!"
It was as if even her previous fears and worries were swept away.
"Watch the story with peace of mind. No demons or ghosts will come out to cause trouble tonight."
"Mm…"
Houhou nodded.
She felt that when these words were spoken by Lin Yu, it was like a decree; there would be no accidents.
"Big brother, can you stay with Houhou for a bit longer…"
Houhou froze.
Turning her head, she realized the person beside her had disappeared at some unknown point.
But she felt no fear in her heart.
Instead, she silently memorized that name.
"Lin Yu…"
At this time.
Tail also regained a small amount of freedom.
He popped out from Houhou's side.
His eyes were wide.
"What exactly is that guy's background?"
"Even this Great One can't see through him?"
Houhou took a sip of tea and said: "I think he's a good person…"
"Hmph, whatever you say."
"Speaking of which… is this Immortal's Delight really that good?"
"When this Great One is unsealed, I must find someone to possess and then go buy a cup to taste it!"
...
Back at the villa.
Refreshing the shop.
"It really worked…"
A purple Epic-grade item appeared in the product column.
[ Heliobus Perfect Utilization Device: Can seal Heliobus-type creatures inside for perfect utilization. ]
[ Recommended Usage: 1. Endow weapons with spirituality: For example, forging a spirit blade that automatically protects its master, granting the weapon an [Artifact Spirit], allowing the weapon to develop self-awareness, etc. ]
[ 2. Convert Heliobi into pure, harmless energy: For example, it can be used for interstellar navigation, Delve construction, combat, etc. ]
[ 3. Add emotional experiences to food: For example, producing bread that temporarily strengthens memory after eating, or wine that makes people feel excited and stimulated after drinking… ]
[ Price: 20 billion points ]
Lin Yu bought it directly.
He didn't lack points now; what he lacked were useful products.
After reading the instructions for the item.
Lin Yu murmured thoughtfully to himself: "This prop is quite comprehensive. The only drawback is that it consumes too many Heliobi; I'll need to go around catching them."
"In this converter, the amount of energy controlled is directly related to the strength of the individual Heliobus…"
"If an ordinary Heliobus is a battery, putting a powerful individual like Phantylia in would be equivalent to a nuclear power plant!"
Thinking of this.
Lin Yu's eyes lit up slightly.
"I know who to put in…"
...
Alchemy Commission.
Jing Yuan, who was taking a nap, suddenly realized he had fallen into a dream.
The figure of a person appeared before his eyes.
"It's you…"
"Feathered Spirit?"
"Indeed, it is I…" Lin Yu nodded.
"To have the honor of meeting Your Excellency, Jing Yuan is truly privileged…"
Lin Yu smiled: "There's no need for such pleasantries. I know the General is worried about how to deal with Phantylia."
"And I can help the General with this."
"Hand Phantylia over to me, and I can guarantee that she will never have the possibility of escaping."
Jing Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly: "Your Excellency Feathered Spirit is also interested in Phantylia?"
"Correct, she has some value to me."
Jing Yuan laughed freely: "Since it is an item specifically requested by Your Excellency Feathered Spirit, I should naturally offer it with both hands."
"The Luofu's ability to achieve such a great victory is undoubtedly due to the primary merit of 'Honkai: Star Rail'."
"How should I transfer the container sealing Phantylia to you?"
"I will have my attendant go to the Alchemy Commission. General Jing Yuan only needs to wait in place."
"Good."
Jing Yuan's heart stirred slightly.
Although it wasn't Lin Yu himself coming, having the chance to meet an attendant under his command this time…
This was an extremely important step for the Luofu, and even for the Xianzhou.
At this time, Feathered Spirit spoke again: "Of course, I won't take it for nothing."
"This is a fragment of the future plot related to the Xianzhou."
"I'll reveal it to you in advance."
Future plot?
Related to the Xianzhou!
Jing Yuan's gaze instantly intensified.
He knew.
This was far more important than any other reward!
Feathered Spirit was actually willing to reveal the future plot!
This was definitely not a losing deal!
Looking at the images in the mist.
Jing Yuan was stunned!
In the image.
The Lightning-Wielding Thunder-Clapping Spirit stood between heaven and earth.
An azure dragon circled around the Spirit.
Two people floating in the air were both in attacking stances.
And these two people…
Were none other than!
Dan Heng and himself!
What shocked him even more.
In the sky behind them, there were rows upon rows of neat Xianzhou starships!
"This is…!"
Feathered Spirit replied: "Correct, it's a plot that will happen in Penacony in the future…"
Jing Yuan suddenly woke up.
The final scene of the dream and Feathered Spirit's voice seemed to still linger around him!
"Penacony…"
Jing Yuan knew that this was the next stop the Astral Express was about to head to.
He had originally thought the plot there would have nothing to do with the Xianzhou.
But now it seemed.
He was wrong!
Completely wrong!
Not only was it related to the Xianzhou, but he would personally lead the Cloud Knights to Penacony to provide support!
In Penacony,
A major event that would shock the universe was bound to happen!
This information,
Was too important!
"Thank you, Feathered Spirit."
Jing Yuan's gaze became solemn, then firm.
Through Feathered Spirit's "special consideration" this time.
He now knew.
The Xianzhou Luofu would still face great challenges in the future!
In fact.
Jing Yuan now had a feeling.
The real purpose of Feathered Spirit meeting him in the dream this time was actually to reveal this news!
Saying he wanted Phantylia or whatever was only secondary!
He had to finish processing the affairs on the Xianzhou side as soon as possible.
"The combat power of Jingliu and Blade is also very important…"
"If possible, before those future challenges arrive, I need to make them trust today's Luofu as much as possible."
"Not to mention recreating the glory of the High-Cloud Quintet of old, they just need to be able to provide some help at critical moments…"
"Just like dealing with Phantylia this time."
"From now on, the Luofu will make full preparations for the upcoming challenge!"