The other party's silence, on the contrary, silently sealed the final "guilty declaration". For the first time, Kyouhei Horaiji felt exhausted both physically and mentally.
"Mr. Penglai Temple... we will meet again someday. You... please leave here safely first." Wang Chen said after exhaling a breath.
"..."Kyouhei Penglaiji did not answer, but just stared at Wang Chen carrying the phantom thief girl - his daughter, Jiuxiao Penglaiji.
"She will be fine! If I don't leave now, I'm not sure I can protect one more person!" Wang Chen understood what Penglai Temple Kyohei meant, so he finally persuaded him.
"Boy... I'll remember you." Then, Penglai Temple Kyouhei turned his gaze to Wang Chen. Wang Chen felt that the other person's eyes were like sharp blades, as if he wanted to dissect him thoroughly. That was actually the aura and eyes that an ordinary person possessed?
Afterwards, Kyouhei Horaiji clenched his fists and walked outside with Yusuke, who looked puzzled.
Chapter 179: Making up your mind
"Jiuxiao, Jiuxiao...you are really happy...to have a father who loves you so much. Now, I am in a difficult situation." Wang Chen murmured to himself.
Afterwards, Wang Chen turned around and found that these Titan mechs had broken free from his friends' help and were rushing towards him. In order to cover the departure of these two ordinary people, Wang Chen needed to continue delaying these Titan mechs for a while.
The unconscious Jiuxiao was tied to himself and Jiuxiao with the Phantom Thief's item, the Lover's Bandage. This not only allowed Jiuxiao to receive treatment at Penglai Temple, but also allowed Wang Chen to move Jiuxiao at high speed to avoid the anti-entropy Titans.
After bypassing several of the Titans and attracting them, Wang Chen handed Jiuxiao to [Raiden Mei] and began to cover his companions' evacuation alone.
……
"Kyouhei...what on earth happened just now? Kyouhei? What did you say to that kid from the Phantom Thieves? And...those damn war machines...didn't they think they hadn't killed enough people?" Youjiu recalled the previous situation and felt terrified for a moment. He kept asking Kyouhei of Penglai Temple.
But Penglai Temple Gongping's mind was not on this at all. His mind was all on his daughter Jiuxiao. What happened to Jiuxiao just now? He was very anxious and wanted to check on Jiuxiao immediately. However, the situation did not allow him to do so.
That man was right. If I stayed here and faced those terrible war machines, I would only drag him down, greatly increasing the chances of myself and Jiuxiao being in danger. What's more... Yusuke was here... Once Jiuxiao's identity as a phantom thief was exposed, Jiuxiao would never be able to return to his original life. This was something that Kyouhei Horaiji didn't want to see.
Therefore, no matter how worried I was, no matter how much I didn't want Jiu Xiao to continue to be in that dangerous environment, I could only grit my teeth and leave first. Rational judgment told me that only by trusting the other party could Jiu Xiao have a high probability of returning safely.
"Jiuxiao... must be safe." Feeling extremely tormented, Kyohei Penglai Temple held the cross in his hand and prayed that Jiuxiao would be able to return safely.
……
"I... it hurts so much... what happened?" In a trance, Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple opened his eyes and felt a burning pain all over his body, as well as a familiar tingling sensation wandering in his body.
"Jiuxiao? Jiuxiao? Are you awake?" A masked face appeared in front of him and said. Penglai Temple Jiuxiao recognized this mask. This was the mask worn by the instructor Scarlet Sister, Raiden Mei, who had been training him.
"This tingling and numb feeling... is it cell recombination? Looks like I've caused trouble for everyone again." Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple wanted to scratch his head, but found that he couldn't even lift his hands, so he had to give up.
"You're still receiving treatment, don't move, it will be fine in a while... We've already left the Me building, and we've shaken off our pursuers." Raiden Mei has been continuously using the power of the magnetic field rotation to restore Kyushu of Houraiji.
"No wonder I felt a cool breeze on my face. Hmm... I don't know what's going on." Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple muttered.
"Are you asking about your aibo? Or your father?" [Raiden Mei] asked.
"Yes! How is my dad? I remember I blocked him... uh, it seems that this can't be called blocking him. So what about my dad?" Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple asked with some concern.
"Don't worry, Mr. Horaiji, under the protection of the captain, they were the first to leave safely, and nothing happened. It's just that..." [Raiden Mei] paused and didn't continue.
"Just what?" Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple heard that the tone of [Raiden Mei] was a bit strange, so he asked.
"Jiuxiao, your father may have... discovered you." In the end, [Raiden Mei] told Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple this fact.
“Oh… Hey hey!!!” After hearing this, Penglai Temple Jiuxiao nodded blankly at first, then finally reacted, his expression suddenly panicked, “This! How did Dad find out… Ah!! The situation was tense at the time, and I subconsciously called out the name of the move!”
"It's over, my dad knows about this... and in such an occasion..." Houraiji Jiuxiao held his head with both hands and sat up from the grass. Unconsciously, Jiuxiao's physical injuries had been completely healed by [Raiden Mei].
"I think, Jiuxiao, it won't be a big problem if your father knows about this. After all, we originally planned to visit your father after this Me Society incident and tell him the truth. And your father will surely understand your choice." [Raiden Mei] paused, then smiled bitterly:
"It's just that... the only problem now falls on us visitors. Especially the captain... After all, you fainted in front of your father, and your father discovered your identity in such a situation. How could he not worry about your condition, and how could he not blame us for putting you in danger? I'm afraid he won't be willing to believe what we say."
"...I understand what you mean. But how can I blame everyone for this? From the beginning to the end, everyone has been obeying my willfulness. It is obviously me who has caused trouble for everyone."
Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple raised his right hand and looked at his palm. There was a faint purple flame swaying in his hand. Jiuxiao began to recall the past, and then continued:
"I clearly had no power at the beginning, and aibo deliberately used difficult words and conditions to make me give up. But I didn't expect that I was so stubborn. Once I discovered the truth of the world, I couldn't just let it go. I wanted to contribute and try my best. Until recently, my talent has blossomed."
"So... I've always been grateful to everyone for always letting me walk with you. For allowing me to do what I have always wanted to do. Therefore, I will go and convince my father. I can't continue to cause trouble for everyone."
Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple clenched his right hand and made up his mind.
"Clap."
"Jiuxiao is not a problem. Jiuxiao is the most enthusiastic and righteous child I have ever met."
A hand covered Jiuxiao's shoulder. It was Wang Chen who had come to his side, half squatting, and said:
"Therefore, I will go with you to face your father, no matter how he blames me. Since I brought you into this incident, I must take this responsibility."
"Hehe, aibo, thank you." With the support, Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple felt confident enough.
"Theresa, the next preparation work is left to you. The video has been recorded. Release it according to the plan and start controlling the direction of the high-level officials in Changkong City. Tomorrow will be the final decisive battle. The speed of Jizi and the others' attack will affect our final progress. All members will control all the remaining Houkai Furnaces."
Wang Chen gave instructions to Theresa who was lying on the ground resting behind him.
"So soon? What about you? What are you going to do?" Theresa asked.
"Meet the parents and take care of personal matters." Wang Chen stretched out his hand to pull Jiuxiao up and then turned to Theresa and said.
Chapter 180 Meeting the Parents
"Woo! Aibo, I'm still so nervous!"
Penglai Temple Jiuxiao, who had taken off her mask, tied her hair back into a ponytail, and changed into her casual clothes, was now bringing Wang Chen to her home. A house with a small courtyard, it can be seen that Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's family is very well-off.
It was already one in the morning. In the past, I would tell my parents that I was staying at a friend's house, but now, I was lingering outside my house like a child who had been caught lying.
"You're making me nervous. Okay, Jiuxiao, don't worry. He is your father. He is your closest relative. If you want to beat or scold me, just hit me." Wang Chen said to Jiuxiao to comfort him.
"Um, aibo, are you sure my dad has gone back?" asked Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple.
"Well, after we evacuated Me Society, your father rushed back home. I guess he is waiting for you to come back home. Don't let him wait too long. Every minute of waiting is a torment for him." Wang Chen patted Jiuxiao on the back and said.
"Huh... OK. I'm almost ready." So Penglai Temple Jiuxiao rang the doorbell. But as soon as the bell rang, the door opened.
"Jiuxiao?" Inside the door was Penglai Temple Kyouhei who had been waiting for his daughter to return safely. His briefcase was placed next to the shoe cabinet, and his dusty shoes that had not been changed proved that Penglai Temple Kyouhei had been waiting at the door, waiting for his daughter to return so that he could be the first to greet her.
"Dad...I..."
"flutter"
Before Penglai Temple Jiuxiao could finish his words, Penglai Temple Kyohei hugged Jiuxiao into his arms. His frown finally relaxed slightly, and he heard Penglai Temple Kyohei say:
"As long as it's okay...it's okay as long as it's okay."
"Dad...I'm sorry..."
The thousands of words I had drafted in my mind were finally reduced to four short words after hearing my father's words.
……
After releasing his embrace, Penglai Temple Kyouhei said to Penglai Temple Jiuxiao: "Go in first."
"Oh..." Penglai Temple Jiuxiao lowered his head and walked into the room. After watching his daughter go in, Penglai Temple Gongping turned around and looked at the other person who was still standing outside the door - Wang Chen.
"Joker?" Kyouhei Horaiji uttered a word.
"Yeah." Wang Chen nodded.
The moment the words fell, Wang Chen felt a strong wind blowing towards him.
"Dad!" Jiuxiao's voice sounded from behind Penglai Temple Gongping. His fist was fixed less than 3 centimeters away from Wang Chenshuang.
"You won't dodge? Even a war machine like that can't catch you, so how can you not dodge my punch?" Kyouhei Houraiji clenched his fists and said coldly.
"It was me who brought your daughter into danger. She was injured as a result. I didn't fulfill my responsibilities. I deserve this punch." Wang Chen said slowly.
"Well, you have the guts to take responsibility for your actions." Penglai Temple Kyouhei retracted his fist, then turned around and said, "Come in. I'll give you credit for keeping your word and bringing my daughter back safely."
“Thank you for your understanding.”
"No, this is not forgiveness. I just want to find out the truth. Find out what happened to my daughter during this period of time." Penglai Temple Kyohei said coldly.
Afterwards, Wang Chen came to the living room under the guidance of Penglai Temple Gongping.
"My wife has gone to bed, please be quiet." Penglai Temple Gongping took a seat, then looked at Wang Chen and said, "When did you target my daughter Jiuxiao?"
"Dad... I don't..." When Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple heard this, he immediately jumped up and wanted to explain something.
"Shh... Your mother has been working hard all day, don't disturb her." Penglai Temple Kyouhei gestured for Jiuxiao to calm down, and then said: "I want to hear your opinion first."
"How should I explain it..." Wang Chen thought for a while, then said: "Before that, I need to tell you something new...Have you heard of Honkai?"
"heard about it."
"Honkai Impact 3 is complicated to explain, so to put it bluntly... wait? You know?" Wang Chen was stunned. He had just figured out how to popularize the knowledge about Honkai Impact 3 to an ordinary person, but the other party actually knew these things.
"Why do you think... I am still patiently listening to your explanation like I am now? If you are really just a pure Phantom Thieves, a gang that self-righteously waves the banner of justice and uses illegal means to fight against what you see as evil. Then, you should get out now... I will even arrest you myself. Even though I may not be your opponent."
After saying this, Penglai Temple Kyouhei looked at the restless Penglai Temple Jiuxiao and said, "Even my daughter will never get involved with you! Although my Jiuxiao is sometimes too righteous, she has a good eye! She won't be fooled by such a low-level excuse as fighting crime. Because she is my Penglai Temple Kyouhei's daughter."
After listening to this, Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple looked at his father in a daze. He felt as if he had gotten to know his father all over again.
"I understand... Then I'll be frank... It all started with an accident. My meeting with your daughter was just a coincidence. That day..."
Wang Chen directly described the scene of his first meeting with Jiu Xiao, as well as some subsequent events. However, Wang Chen still slightly modified it, for example, the reason why Jiu Xiao finally joined his group was because he was impressed by his talent, and Jiu Xiao volunteered, so they hit it off.
After all, the truth was that he had no intention of letting Jiuxiao join in at first, and even said that he would use taking off clothes to force Penglai Temple Jiuxiao not to get involved with him. But who knew that the other party really took off his clothes, and he could only take responsibility and let the other party follow him.
If I say this, I'm afraid the father will go berserk. So I at least took the blame. Of course, on the way here, Penglai Temple Jiuxiao really wanted to confess the matter himself, but Wang Chen finally persuaded Jiuxiao.
"So... you do belong to another organization that fights against the so-called Honkai... Tianming, is that right?" asked Kyouhei Houraiji.
"That's right, and your daughter already has this potential... She is destined to be involved with Honkai. If we hadn't come to find her, she would have been found by Honkai. Just like the accident when I first met her. Originally, it was just a routine patrol to clean up the monsters in this city." Wang Chen said.
"Potential...?" Kyouhei Horaiji recalled the purple flame that appeared in his daughter's hand not long ago. Even such a huge mechanical arm could resist it. This is the power of the so-called destiny Valkyries that can fight against a hundred or a thousand people in the teacher's records.
However, Kyouhei Houraiji did not want his daughter to go down this path. Kyouhei Houraiji knew that this was a road of no return and that there was a possibility of death at any time. What parent would want their child to go down this path?
But, perhaps this is why his daughter would join such an organization without hesitation. Kyohei Horaiji knew that his daughter was a child who always talked about saving the world. Moreover, Kyohei Horaiji knew that his daughter was not just a middle school student saying such words, she was sincerely looking forward to and wanted to help and save this world and the ordinary people in this world.
Chapter 181: Confess the Truth
"Jiuxiao...can you let daddy see your ability again?" Penglai Temple said calmly.
"Good... huh... soul-burning explosion!"
Penglai Temple Jiuxiao nodded first, then took a deep breath to calm his nervous heart. After all, this was the first time he officially demonstrated his acquired abilities in front of his family. So Penglai Temple Jiuxiao shouted the slogan he had been shouting for almost eight years. In the purple swaying flames, it emerged from Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's hands, swaying from time to time in his palms, looking a little fragile.
But Penglai Temple Gongping could clearly feel that the room temperature around him began to become hot, which proved that the temperature of the flame in Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's hand was unusual.
Jiu Xiao is indeed no longer from the same world as him, she already possesses extraordinary power. This is Jiu Xiao's true ability and qualification.
In fact, when Jiuxiao was very young, he often said that he had the same dream all the time. In the dream, the world began to be destroyed and broken, and he wanted to change such a world no matter what. The world in the dream also indirectly affected the reality. Jiuxiao's skin showed some burn marks. And from time to time, he would have phantom pain. For this reason, he often went to the hospital. This also worried the teachers who took over, and indirectly did not want to teach such a problem student.
Therefore, Jiu Xiao's primary and secondary school career was basically either transferring schools or on the way to transferring schools... He would have to transfer schools within a year or two. As a result, Jiu Xiao had almost no stable friends.
"Is it too hot... Dad, I see you are starting to sweat. I'd better stop for now." Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple said as he extinguished the flame.
The fire was extinguished, and the thoughts of Penglai Temple Kyohei's memories were also interrupted. Perhaps, the strange phenomena that Jiuxiao had experienced before were because she had this potential? Penglai Temple Kyohei was not sure whether there was such a relationship. But he did find that during this period, Jiuxiao had become much more cheerful and her physical condition had improved a lot. She rarely had those phenomena and was tortured before.
"One last question... What on earth do you want to do... You, and that organization called Anti-Entropy... You don't fulfill your obligations, and now you are here in Changkong City, what are you doing?" As he said that, Penglai Temple Kyohei looked at Jiuxiao again and said, "I want to know, what is it that makes my daughter so stubborn to do such a thing, and she is not hesitant to risk her life?"
"This matter concerns the safety of the entire Changkong City... So... Madam, if you want to listen, then come along. After all, this matter concerns everyone in Changkong City. You are Jiuxiao's parents, so you have an obligation to know what your daughter is doing."
"Lan?" Penglai Temple Kyouhei turned his head and looked at the corner of the stairs. He saw Lan's figure walking out from the edge of the door. She smiled elegantly and said, "Well, because you guys were making a lot of noise, I went downstairs to take a look. I didn't expect to hear something incredible."
Lan slowly came to the side of Penglai Temple Jiuxiao, hugged Jiuxiao in her arms, comforted him, and then said: "Please continue, sir. I also want to know what my child has been busy with all this time. I have never seen her look so serious. That is not the look of someone who wants to go to a friend's house to study and discuss."
"Ah? Mom, have you already...?" Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple was shocked. He originally thought that only his father noticed something was wrong, but how come even his mother had discovered his abnormality a long time ago.
"Silly child, mom is an experienced person. When people are your age, if you have that kind of look in your eyes, you are usually either chasing stars or on the way to chasing stars... In short, you are doing what you like and want to do most. But your favorite thing, Xiao Jiuxiao, is not learning textbook knowledge, right?" Lan said, touching Jiuxiao's head from Penglai Temple.
"Woo..." Jiuxiao from Penglai Temple suddenly became embarrassed.
"Wait, Lan, if you already knew this, why..."
"Why? Why didn't you ask what Jiuxiao was going to do? Or why didn't you stop him? Or why didn't you tell you about it?" Lan shook her head and said, "Jiuxiao finally found what she wanted to do. So what if she has a little secret? As you just said, do you think our daughter's vision is that bad?"
"Besides, I believe that even if you hadn't bumped into Xiao Jiuxiao today, she would have told us the truth sooner or later. After all, this child can learn everything except lying. After all, we have never lied to her, right?"
In response to Lan's words, Kyouhei Houraiji fell silent.
"Ah, it seems like I've talked too much about irrelevant things...Sir, please continue." Lan looked at Wang Chen, motioning for him to continue.
"Then I'll be frank with you. Please don't talk about this matter with anyone after you listen to me." Then, Wang Chen snapped his fingers, and a large amount of electromagnetic currents emerged from his body, forming a net around him, which included himself and the Penglai Temple family opposite.
"This is?"
“Don’t be nervous. This is just to be on the safe side in case there are ears on the other side. No one outside can hear the sound inside now. So, the story starts with our opponent Anti-Entropy, the group of people that you, Mr. Penglai Temple, often deal with... They..." Then, Wang Chen began to talk about what Anti-Entropy was planning to do, and the disaster that was about to befall this city and the entire country.
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