I created the Anomaly Control Bureau

Chapter 870, Section 865: New Allies

With a crisp sound, the branch on which Li Hongyu was standing fell to the ground, immediately alerting the giant python. It suddenly raised its head to search for the source of the sound, staring at the figure floating in the air with eyes different from those of a python.

Then it sank into the water.

"Where did you get this name from?" Li Hongyu asked, frowning.

Marne also did not answer her question:
"You remember this name?"

Li Hongyu did not press further, but instead showed a thoughtful expression:
"No, I don't remember, but I know I should remember him. The moment you mentioned him, I could feel that he was once an extremely important person in my life..."

At this point, Li Hongyu closed her eyes, seemingly meditating, and her breathing became regular, even containing a strange rhythm.

Ma En didn't disturb her, and it was only after a few minutes that she opened her eyes.

Li Hongyu's face showed a hint of disappointment:

"No, I can't remember. It's like trying to grasp a wisp of fog. You always think you can see it, but when you actually reach out, you find you can't touch anything..."

"Although I can grasp the real fog."

Marx and Engels then explained:
"Even the abyss that spans the world cannot cut off the sunlight. The fault line is indeed enough to stop you, but I still have a way to go back to the past. Although the process is very difficult, I can still dig out some broken walls and ruins."

"This is the name I found recently; he seems to have been a somewhat well-known martial artist in the past."

Li Hongyu nodded:
"That makes sense. Although I can't say for sure what my relationship with Li Liuhuo is, I can sense that he is very likely the guy who taught me and Li Hu martial arts."

"According to the way it was said back then, I should call him Master."

Marx and Engels nodded:

"Have you ever heard of the name 'Divine Fist'?"

Li Hongyu frowned, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head:

"I have no recollection of it at all."

Marx and Engels nodded:

"This Divine Fist must be the guy who stood at the pinnacle of martial arts in the past, or at least he was called that at some point. As far as I know, he looks like an elderly human male."

Li Hongyu thought about it again with great effort:

"I still can't remember anything."

Although this master fist expert is probably the most famous and powerful guy in the martial arts world, it is not enough for Li Hongyu to remember his existence after the break. This also shows what it means for her to have feelings for Li Liuhuo.

He is very likely Li Hongyu's father or grandfather.

Li Hongyu then looked into Ma En's eyes, her gaze sharp as if she wanted to pierce through his skin:
"You're telling me this not out of pure kindness, are you? What do you want to do with this information? Do you want me to take care of some enemy for you? If so, I have to explain it to you clearly."

"I don't care about my past or my family. Whether he is my father, my master, or anyone else, it doesn't matter to me now. All I have in mind is the path of martial arts."

"Even Li Hu is the same. You've seen him. As long as he doesn't die, that's enough for me."

"Now, all I see is martial arts."

Although that's what she said, she wasn't completely indifferent to what Maren said.

Maren nodded slightly, without refuting her words:
“You’re right, I do want to take this opportunity to make some kind of deal with you, but I don’t intend to exchange Li Liuhuo’s information for it. Consider these as free gifts from me.”

Li Hongyu seemed slightly excited:
"So you plan to..."

Marx and Engels asked:

"Since you only care about martial arts, you must be very interested in martial arts from the past." Li Hongyu's eyes instantly lit up.

"Can you find martial arts?"

Marx and Engels did not agree directly:
"Perhaps the past is also shrouded in mystery for me, and I am not sure if I can find the martial arts of that time, especially the top martial arts, through my methods."

"But if I can get it, what reward can you give me?"

He revealed a look of interest, after all, Maren was now the so-called "King of Gods", and it seemed that he did not have any urgent need for Li Hongyu's help.

Li Hongyu asked in return:

"what do you want?"

She didn't try to hide anything and directly expressed her desire for martial arts.

This means that Marx and Engels should name their price.

Marx and Engels smiled:
"Perhaps you will become a friend of the gods, and when those who think they can stand outside the Southern Federation and offend the gods try to become our enemies, teach them a little lesson."

"However, it depends on what martial arts I acquire."

Li Hongyu nodded:
"If what you want is a loose alliance, as long as you can continue to provide me with martial arts, then even if you and I have no agreement, I will not 'leave you to die'."

"I won't lie to you, I really want to obtain the martial arts of the past."

"Don't even mention killing a few people, I'd even kill my way through the Federation, provided that the martial arts skills you give me are truly valuable and capable of making me do so."

Faced with a cunning old fox like the Sun God, Li Hongyu naturally didn't tell the whole truth.

For example, she wasn't actually completely indifferent to the name, although she certainly couldn't make any deal with Marne for it, but the feeling was genuine to her.

However, she did not intend to rely on others to obtain these things.

For a martial artist, only their own skills are trustworthy.

If she really wants to regain those lost memories, the only way is through martial arts.

As long as she can reach the Innate Realm...

Marx and Engels nodded:

“Very good, I believe in your desire for martial arts, but while I continue my search for martial arts, I will need your help with a small matter. Of course, this is actually helping yourself as well.”

Li Hongyu nodded readily:
"Just say it."

Marx and Engels made their own request:

"I want you to teach me martial arts."

Li Hongyu looked surprised:
"Now? Even if you are the king of gods and have superhuman wisdom, it's too late to learn martial arts now. Martial arts is not a simple skill that can be quickly mastered. It is about the great principle of harmony between man and nature."

"For example, when we were young, we would practice the horse stance. This was not simply to make our lower body more stable. Even now, when I can stand more steadily than a mountain, the marks of the horse stance will still remain in every punch and kick I make."

"It not only changed my body forever, but also my skills forever."

"The same punches can make a difference if you've practiced a horse stance before or after."

"Besides, you are a god, so you will have a harder time understanding martial arts than we do. Even if things are better and you really master martial arts very quickly and reach my current level, it won't matter."

"Because martial arts are human skills, they are our skills."