Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

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Master Chiyuan stood up and said subconsciously.

"Who, who is it! How could you suddenly step on my head like that? Do you even know who I am, who I am..."

Jiang Wanxi raised her head, her face full of anger, but she stopped mid-sentence...

"Ghost, ghost, ghost!!!"

Chapter Sixteen: Master, shall we go to the clinic?

Jiangnan

Lotus School

"Sister, wouldn't it be better to travel with the Seven Swords?"

Mei Xiang sat at the bow of the boat, scratching her cheek.

"The Seven Swords of Taixu are all prominent figures in the martial arts world. It would be more convenient to carry their banners and act accordingly."

"...Is that really what you think?"

Mei Zijin's voice came from inside.

"Alright, alright... I really don't even dare to think about killing my master, but sister, there must be innocent people among the Seven Swords of Taixu, right? Like that Lin Chaoyu."

Mei Xiang wiggled her little feet and kicked the water.

"Since you want to save China, why are you so determined to do things your own way?"

"Save China? I'm not the one who will save China."

Mei Zijin poked her head out of the boat, her hands behind her back, and glanced at the leisurely blond man on the next boat.

"It's him."

"……she?"

Mei Xiang was stunned for a moment.

"This lady... doesn't look like she's a trained martial artist."

"...It's my older brother."

After a moment of silence, Otto replied.

"Huh? You're a man? Such a handsome... man?"

Mei Xiang's eyes widened.

"I knew it wasn't my fault for getting your gender wrong at first, you Rakshasa. Ah, Sect Leader Mei, nice to meet you. I am Li Sushang from the Supreme Freedom Sect."

Li Sushang bowed on the boat next door.

"Supreme... Freedom Sect? Miss Li, forgive my ignorance, but which sect is this Supreme Freedom Sect?"

Mei Xiang looked bewildered and couldn't help but ask,

"Forgive my boldness, but since I took over as sect leader, I have memorized all the sects, big and small, but I have never heard of the Supreme Freedom Sect."

"It was the sect established by the fifth disciple, Cheng Ling Shuang, and this girl is the only disciple."

Mei Zijin sighed.

"Cheng Ling Shuang? Supreme Divine Sword, Free and Unfettered?"

Mei Xiang's eyes flickered slightly.

"Others may not know, but I do. Lady Cheng Ling Shuang is an unparalleled master in the Divine Land. After the ascension of True Man Chi Yuan, she is the true number one master in the martial world."

Since Miss Li is her disciple, she will surely surpass her and become the best in the world someday.

"Sect Leader Mei is truly insightful! But compared to my master, I am still far behind."

The naive Li Sushang was so flattered by the praise that she was practically strutting around on her own, and Otto shook his head helplessly at the sight.

This Sect Leader Mei is quite cunning.

"Since he is Hua's grand-disciple, he naturally has no connection with what happened back then."

Mei Zijin waved her hand.

"Actually, Hua recently contacted me through a special method. She is currently in the South China Sea area, which is conveniently on her way from the northern desert to the south of the Yangtze River."

"But I'm the leader of the Lotus Sect! Is it really okay for you to just drag me around like this?"

(Mei Xiang only refers to herself as "this seat" when she is in front of people she considers to be of a lower social class.)

"It just so happens that you're a little short of prestige to truly take control of this sect."

Mei Zijing reached out and pressed down on that 1.49-meter-tall head.

"Well, it's a bit short."

"What...?! I'm only sixteen, I can still grow!"

Mei Xiang was furious; this was the last straw.

"You'll only have two years left to grow taller."

Mei Zijing pursed her lips. She was nearly 1.75 meters tall, and she was 1.6 meters tall when she was sixteen. Compared to her, Mei Xiang was practically a "level two disabled person".

"I……?!"

"Cough cough."

Otto intervened and interrupted their argument.

"Sect Leader Mei, how long will it take us to reach our destination by water?"

"Three days, I guess."

Mei Xiang thought for a moment,

"The Lotus Sect is based in Jiangnan and is particularly skilled in water-related kung fu. This time, I have mobilized many masters to practice their kung fu along the riverbank. Therefore, the direction of the river's current is our destination."

"Such a grand gesture..."

Li Sushang was shocked. Mobilizing so many experts just to help them travel faster? That was too extravagant!

"Not really. This time, I mobilized half of the people from all the branches in Jiangnan, as well as all the waterwheels. Anyway, these people are just lazy and collect their meals at the branches. It's better to move them around so that I can be more comfortable."

Mei Xiang said confidently.

"...If you had been born into an imperial family, you would surely have been a tyrant."

Mei Zijin shook her head helplessly, thankfully she had a legitimate reason this time.

If she had nothing better to do, she would dare to have so many skilled martial artists sweating profusely as they used their powers to help her steer the boat across both banks...

I'm afraid her head will be displayed on the Lotus Sect's gate the very next day.

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南海

Zhou's Noodle Shop

Aren't you going to eat?

"...No, no, Master, please eat."

"Alright."

"..."

This is a small noodle shop in the South China Sea, but it welcomed two unusual guests.

Jiang Wanxi sat on pins and needles, watching the person eating noodles next to her... Master Chiyuan.

"...Hmm, if you're hungry, you can eat with me."

Feeling extremely embarrassed by her gaze, Chi Yuan Zhenren