Book 6: Chapter 27: Immortal Fu Hua, Ki Impact

Book 6: Chapter 27: Immortal Fu Hua, Ki Impact

“All I want to say right now is: Immortal Fu Hua, Ki Impact! I personally believe Fu Hua is the most captivating Valkyrie, hands down. Feel it, savor it. Alright, see you all later!” After saying this, Chen Heng darted through the crowd, demonstrating some of his martial arts skills in the process.

He didn’t mind showcasing his martial arts in front of ordinary people. The Spiritual Energy Resurgence in the past two years had revitalized martial arts, with martial artists becoming more active.

Once out, Chen Heng immediately went to a Special Affairs Bureau member. Coincidentally, another examinee emerged from the examination hall, and the reporters’ attention shifted to him.

The reason reporters didn’t pursue Chen Heng was his proximity to the Special Affairs Bureau member. Many reporters instinctively feared these state-sanctioned ability users.

“Phew! Thanks, Uncle,” Chen Heng said, patting the Special Affairs Bureau member’s shoulder in gratitude.

“I’m only in my 20s! How am I an uncle? Also, why do you look so familiar?” The Special Affairs Bureau member next to Chen Heng was none other than Jiang Cheng.

“...Come on, you’re in your 20s, and you don’t think you’re an uncle? I find you familiar, too,” Chen Heng shot back confidently.

“Then tell me, what do you find familiar about me? Furthermore, I noticed you have some martial arts foundation, based on how you slipped out.” Jiang Cheng gave Chen Heng a once-over with a hint of scrutiny.

“Didn’t you hear me? My favorite Valkyrie is Fu Hua, so I’ve learned a move or two.”

“Who would’ve thought? You’re into such flat...traditional Valkyries.”

Chen Heng could tell that Jiang Cheng wanted to say flat-chested but changed his words, probably sensing an imminent threat nearby.

“Ahem! Squad Leader Jiang, I came to pick him up. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take him away,” said Cheng Lixue from beside Jiang Cheng.

“Senior Sister, always remember that people can be treacherous. Don’t blindly trust everything someone tells you, even if they’re your comrades or subordinates. Always stay vigilant.”

“...Just speak plainly!” Cheng Lixue had grown used to her junior brother’s cryptic ramblings. However, she had to admit that taking heed of Chen Heng’s advice often saved unnecessary trouble.

On the upside, her junior brother’s guidance was always spot-on. The downside? His tendency to speak in riddles.

“To others, I would only say the heavenly secrets cannot be leaked. However, you are my senior sister. Simply put, your subordinate, the one called Monica, cannot be trusted. The target you are pursuing has kidnapped her family, so she will leak a bit of your news.”

[TL Note: Monica is likely an original character that appears only once in this novel. I can’t find any Monica of note in the Honkai Impact 3rd game.]

“You even know about such secrets, so why not tell me the location of my target?”

“Huh? That works? Won’t you lose the thrill of the hunt? Skipping the process and going straight to the answer is too much of a cheat.” Chen Heng looked at Cheng Lixue in shock.

“...Ensuring the safety of my subordinates is more important than any thrill.”

Who would find such a situation thrilling? If he weren’t my junior brother, I’d have given him a sound thrashing by now.

Although she thought that, she held back. Firstly, the information was in his hands, and secondly, she might not win if it came to a fight.

Although Cheng Lixue had acquired the Void Arts from her master and had reached the Soul Separation Realm, she couldn’t detect any threat from Chen Heng. Not even the slightest.

This very absence of threat convinced her that she might not stand a chance against her junior brother.

“Alright, alright. If you insist, I won’t hold back the information. After you send me back, have lunch at my place first, then head to Number XX, XX Road, XX District. There, you’ll easily find the person you’re looking for. Remember, it’s best to go alone. Bringing others might complicate things.”