"I'm sorry, Mr. Adolf, but please leave. I will not be joining the company."
(No need to search, just a random thought for a minor character)
Fu Hua quickly regained her composure, then spoke sternly and righteously to the company's people.
With old friends resurrected and visiting, there was no need to continue dealing with the company's representatives.
"In that case, please accept this small gift from the Diamond Supervisor. The Supervisor also said: As cornerstones of 'Preservation,' if you have any needs, we will fully support you in the future."
Adolf, the company executive, did not show disappointment. Instead, he took out a small diamond imbued with the power of Preservation.
This was a token from Diamond, the Strategic Investment Department Supervisor, to Fu Hua, and also a gesture of their sincerity.
It meant that with this item, it was as if she were personally meeting the Diamond Supervisor, and could access some authority.
Fu Hua hesitated briefly, then accepted the token.
Since the other party had shown such sincerity, refusing again would be disrespectful.
There was little benefit in clashing with a behemoth like the company.
"Then, farewell, Mr. Grand Deacon."
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Fu Hua watched their retreating backs, her fists quietly clenching, but finally, she sighed and released them.
"Hahahaha! I've been mistaken for a boy again, again, and again!"
Thump—
"Wuwu... QAQ"
Danzhu's head was struck again, but this time it was Fu Hua who did it.
The mix of joy and sadness Fu Hua had been feeling upon seeing her resurrected friend again was completely shattered by Danzhu.
"Red Kite, you seem to have changed a lot."
"Indeed, the former Red Kite was always so serious and unsmiling."
Cangxuan and Ji Lin looked at Fu Hua with nostalgic expressions.
Then, Cangxuan turned her gaze to the Book of Fuxi, who looked incredibly surprised, a lovely dimple appearing on her cheek as she smiled faintly.
"Little Xuan, thank you for accompanying Red Kite all these years."
"Not at all, I've been very happy with this blockhead all these years, not tiring at all."
Of course, if this blockhead could smile more and throw away those'Spring Never-Aging' snacks, she would be even happier.
Little Xuan mused inwardly.
No one knew the expression on the Book of Fuxi's face when she saw'Spring Never-Aging' for her first meal after waking up with new energy.
Fu Hua smiled slightly at her words.
"Cangxuan, Danzhu, Ji Lin..."
Fu Hua gently rubbed Danzhu's slightly reddened forehead, which she had just knocked, then slowly looked at the three of them.
"Welcome back..."
Fu Hua's eyes were slightly moist, then she closed them, displaying a gentle smile.
...
Seeing Fu Hua's current change, the two sisters and Ji Lin were slightly startled, then all broke into brilliant smiles, their eyes filled with a hint of relief.
"We're back, Red Kite."
"Wuwuwu, this damn touching scene..."
Kiana, who had been silently watching everyone, pulled out a handkerchief from who-knows-where, bit it, and looked as if she was about to burst into tears.
...
Everyone's eyelids twitched simultaneously at the sound.
The carefully built atmosphere was ruined by this white-haired furball.
"Ahem... A Hua, where did Senti go...?"
"She said recently that a group of faceless people in white hoods kept trying to get her to join their organization through pyramid schemes, so to avoid them, she went to Penacony with Elysia, Eden, and Little Corruption."
"It should be the Garden of Recollection, and they actually went to Penacony?"
Kiana rubbed her chin, lost in thought.
As Fuli's chosen draft horse, an Emanator of memory, it was normal for her to be targeted by the Garden of Recollection.
Kiana didn't object to her 'children' joining other forces, as she didn't have the right to restrict their freedom.
As long as those organizations didn't threaten or coerce her friends, or cause trouble on her territory, Kiana's tolerance was quite high.
And speaking of Penacony... at this point in time, Sunday and Robin should have just been born a year or two ago.
Moreover, Elysia's trip to Penacony was most likely due to an invitation from the Family.
Elysia is not a collective will incarnation of Xipe, like the Emanators of the Infinite Commander, the Resonant Choir, the Myriad Theaters, or the Beatific Gala.
Instead, she is an extra-systemic Emanator, independent of Xipe, who holds significant power within Harmony. This is the true reason the Family wanted to invite Elysia.
And when Xipe first cast her gaze and bestowed her grace, Kiana felt that it wasn't as simple as merely wanting to elevate Elysia to an Emanator.
If Kiana wasn't mistaken, Xipe had intended to assimilate Elysia into a part of the collective at that time.
But due to Elysia's unique nature, Xipe's assimilation was unsuccessful.
After realizing this, Kiana silently made a note of Xipe in her heart. If it was later confirmed that Xipe truly had such intentions... then Kiana wouldn't hesitate to slay a Stellaron for a beauty.
"I won't disturb your reunion, A Hua."
After a moment of thought, Kiana glanced at everyone, then waved her hand and turned to walk outside.
Fu Hua and the others watched Kiana's retreating back with eyes full of sincere gratitude... "Finally done with work, now it's Kiana time!"
Feeling completely relaxed after finishing her tasks, Kiana strolled leisurely through Flowing Cloud Lane with her hands behind her back, like a girl next door, completely devoid of any general's usual gravitas.
Buzz buzz—
Hmm? A jade sign message?
Kiana's heart sank. She hoped she wasn't about to get busy again just as she was about to relax!
Not work, not work, not Yushu, not Yushu!
Kiana prayed in her heart as she opened the jade sign message.
Vidyadhara Online: It's been so long, have you forgotten your promise to take me out to play?! (Biting.jpg)
"Phew... it's Little Bailu. You scared me to death."
Seeing that it wasn't her Chief Strategist, who was gentle but serious and meticulous in her work, Kiana breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Kiana: Didn't forget, didn't forget, I just finished being busy. Does Bailu want to come play now?
Vidyadhara Online: Okay! Quickly come pick me up, the Dragon Masters are going to find me! (Panicked.jpg)
Kiana: Okay, I'll come pick you up right away.
Kiana then sent Jing Yuan a message notifying him that she was taking Bailu to Warahip to play, and then, following the spatial imprint she had left on the Luofu, she found Bailu.
A black, shadowy hole with a purple glowing edge suddenly appeared beside Bailu, who was hiding in a corner from the Dragon Masters, startling her.
"What in the world is that!"
"The Dragon Lady's voice is over there!"
"Oh no...!"
Bailu covered her mouth, looking utterly doomed.
Just then, two hands reached out from the hole, lifted Bailu by her armpits, and pulled her whole body into the black hole.
When the Dragon Masters arrived, they found no one there and scratched their heads in confusion.
"She was clearly just here, wasn't she?"
"Maybe you imagined it. Let's go look somewhere else."
Finally, the Dragon Masters left.
Meanwhile, Jing Yuan, who received the message at the Shence Mansion, shook his head and smiled faintly.
This Kiana, isn't she afraid of the Vidyadhara Dragon Masters coming to bother her if they find out...? Never mind, let Kiana take her out and have some fun.
And... Jing Yuan's mind conjured images of his past interactions with his four friends, and a hint of anticipation and nostalgia appeared in his lazy eyes.
With that miraculous Valhalla, after this journey, there might even be a chance to reunite with his friends.
"Hehehe, it seems that as one gets older, one always reminisces about the past."
Jing Yuan's thoughts were myriad. He put down the bamboo slip in his hand and slowly walked out of the Shence Mansion, seemingly wanting to clear his mind.
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