In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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The night on Luofu Immortal Continent was not dissimilar from that of any ordinary planet. The Realm-Keeping Commission's intricate craftsmanship had reached a level where their creations could easily pass for reality, even surpassing it in beauty.

Glistening stars illuminated the earth below.

Under the cover of darkness, Bochang prepared for his next experiment.

Suddenly...

A round of applause echoed from behind him.

Bochang turned to see General Jing Yuan, with his silvery-white hair, standing nearby. It was his true form, not a projection.

Welt Yang, being the first to notice the newcomer, greeted him promptly.

"General."

Tingyun nodded, her erect fox ears twitching slightly.

Jing Yuan raised his hand as a greeting and smiled at Bochang, saying, "I thought you had already revealed all your capabilities during the battle against Blade. Surprisingly, you still held something back."

To be honest,

Bochang hadn't intentionally withheld his full power. Rather, the Dragon Talisman's strength was so formidable that he dared not use it recklessly.

Otherwise, with one blast, Blade might not have been killed first; instead, it would've resulted in a significant number of Xianzhou casualties.

That would have been quite problematic.

In contrast to Bochang's attacks, even when Bailu transformed into her dragon form...the intense electrical discharge she emitted primarily caused single-target damage, with only minor shock effects extending to a radius of several dozen meters at most.

Her control over devastating floods served as more of a restraining tactic and could potentially harm Xianzhou individuals, but...

It certainly wouldn't result in fatalities.

The Dragon Blast, however, was different.

If a shot missed, there was no telling how far it would travel before detonating, causing widespread collateral damage and potentially killing numerous Xianzhou people due to its explosion radius.

Even now, Bochang had yet to achieve precise control over this immense power.

Developing new ways to utilize the Dragon Talisman's magic was crucial for Bochang, aiming to alter his attack methods and ideally minimize the area of impact. The ideal outcome would be transforming the damage into strictly single-target.

"If I had initially drawn the Pig Talisman, I wouldn't have to worry about these issues," Bochang thought ruefully.

With the Pig Talisman's laser eyes, the power is concentrated at a single point, making it difficult to cause large-scale AoE (Area of Effect) damage—a stark contrast to the Dragon Talisman.

"Indeed, youth can harbor true heroism." Before Bochang could respond, General Jing Yuan expressed his admiration once more.

Standing nearby, Bailu proudly placed her hands on her hips, as if she herself had been praised.

"It's not quite what you think, General. I refrained from using that move out of concern for accidentally harming nearby Xianzhou citizens..." Bochang, caught off guard by General Jing Yuan's presence, also wondered to himself, "Is Jing Yuan here because of my request to leave the Seat of Divine Foresight...?"

"Hmm... Despite facing imminent danger, you still cared for the safety of Xianzhou's people. Isn't that the epitome of heroism?" General Jing Yuan spread his arms with a warm smile. "If possible, I would truly wish for you to stay in Xianzhou, but alas, it cannot be."

Both Yukong and now Jing Yuan had extended invitations to Bochang.

However, Bochang had declined both times.

It was clear that he had no intention of staying.

"As you know, General, my presence here is not essential."

"Yes... After all, you possess such a device." Jing Yuan's gaze swept over the hands of March 7th, Serval, and Stelle, noting their teleportation rings. "It seems they all have one now."

"Hmm... Do you happen to have more of these treasures? If it truly functions as you described, the Xianzhou Alliance would be interested in acquiring them at high prices, provided you're willing to sell," Jing Yuan abruptly brought up the topic.

Bochang realized that the strategic value of the teleportation rings had caught the attention of the Xianzhou Alliance.

It made sense when considering its potential.

Such rings could instantly summon support with just a single command.

If each general possessed a teleportation ring,

encountering enemies would become far easier, allowing for swift and coordinated assaults in the name of justice.

"Apologies, General Jing Yuan, but I don't have many teleportation rings available, so they cannot be sold."

Bochang declined, unconcerned that his refusal might trigger the skill—"I Refuse." He had already tested it earlier.

The "I Refuse" skill required Bochang to explicitly state those three words—I refuse—when denying someone for it to take effect. Any other form of rejection would not activate the skill, granting Bochang some control over its usage.

Unlike the Blessing of Rock-Paper-Scissors, where if Bochang intended to lose, victory became virtually impossible.

"That's right, even I don't have a teleportation ring yet... why would I give one to you first?" Bailu placed her hands on her hips defiantly.

Jing Yuan responded, "If you don't have any, then no matter. You can approach me when you do..." The cloud knight did not insist forcefully.

Just Bochang's demonstrated ability to compel Bailu to transform into a dragon was enough to instill caution. Moreover, Astral Express had other equally formidable members.

Jing Yuan preferred to avoid unnecessary complications.

Shortly after...

The cloud knight's subsequent statement confirmed Bochang's previous suspicions.

"Let's discuss another matter now." Jing Yuan's gaze swept over the members of the Trailblaze squad. "I understand your intentions already. If you accompany them, you may leave the Seat of Divine Foresight; however... remember not to stray too far apart, to avoid any unforeseen complications."

With Bailu transformed into Long and Welt Yang by their side—two formidable allies—Jing Yuan felt confident that Bochang and his group's safety could be ensured.

Presumably, even Blade wouldn't dare to strike recklessly against these two.

If Blade did attempt anything again, it would be no issue; simply apprehend him.

March 7th patted the black-haired youth on the shoulder and said, "Bochang, can we go now?"

"Hmm, then let's visit the Divination Commission," Bochang agreed, since Jing Yuan had consented and the system didn't intervene. He decided to follow through with this opportunity.

Coincidentally, Jing Yuan also wanted to meet with Kafka.

"Well then... I won't disturb you any further; please feel free to proceed as you wish."

With those words, Jing Yuan turned and departed.

Having conveyed his own matters, this Cloud Knight was now unburdened of concerns.

Next...

Bochang ceased developing new abilities, and everyone promptly boarded the star ferry without delay.

Their destination was the Exalting Sanctum.

Naturally, the one responsible for piloting the star ferry was Tingyun.

As both a foxfolk and a ferry guide, her skill in maneuvering the star ferry was exceptional.

Initially, when boarding the star ferry, March 7th whispered under his breath, "I wasn't worried at first, but seeing how confident she appears makes me concerned..."

Despite these initial reservations, after spending a day together...

March 7th was now completely unconcerned.

Just as Tingyun had assured them, her star ferry piloting skills were indeed impressive, making her a reliable companion.

Under the guidance of Miss Foxfolk...

Soon, they arrived at Exalting Sanctum, a bustling area within Luofu Immortal Continent.

The Divination Commission's liaison, sent by Fu Xuan, was supposed to be waiting here—in theory, at the Exalting Sanctum's public square. However...

Upon reaching their destination, Bochang and his team found it teeming with injured cloud knights, members of the Realm-Keeping Commission, and healers from the Alchemy Commission.

There was no sign of any liaison whatsoever.

Accompanying the Trailblaze squad were not only Bailu and Tingyun but also Ditti, a small canine cultivator resembling a lion dance figure from the Artisanship Commission.

Ditti had been borrowed by Miss Fox to assist in capturing Kafka. During the pursuit, this little helper proved quite instrumental.

During the capture operation, Ditti played a significant role.

Rumor has it that even March 7th could understand the little dog's words.

Quite intriguing, indeed.