Honkai Impact: Starting from Wandering with Kiana

Chapter 251 If you pull it any further, it'll be bald.

Since the last attack by the Honkai creatures, strange noises have been frequently heard from the depths of the tunnel leading to Changkong City, and not long ago, a member of the engineering department went missing while working in the tunnel.

Iselin was worried that the Honkai creatures might have entered the underground tunnel network, so she sent Seele and the others to investigate.

The surface has been overrun by Honkai creatures, and there is no longer any way for life to survive. Therefore, the base and underground tunnels are vital to the survivors' survival, and absolutely no mistakes can be made.

Seele would never refuse a mission that concerned survival. However, the rest of the survey team had been taken away by Bronya to carry out other missions, leaving only herself and Jiuxiao as the two members of the survey team capable of acting independently.

After obtaining consent from Jiu Xiao and the other person, the three of them immediately set off for the underground tunnel network in Changkong City.

The underground tunnel network is intricate and complex, and even with a map, there is a high chance of getting lost. Therefore, Jiu Xiao and Xi Er were strictly required to stay close to her.

However, unlike the oppressive and desolate environment around her, Seele, who was leading the way, was not affected by the environment and fell silent. Instead, she happily hummed a song and walked ahead to lead the way.

"Is there anything to be happy about? You don't seem worried or nervous at all."

Penglai Temple Jiuxiao asked Xier a question, then turned to look at Jiuxiao, who was also smiling and not nervous at all.

"Brother, you're the same..."

"Hmm, nothing's making me happy~ I just don't like having a long face. You don't think I'm a simple-minded optimist, do you?"

But it's not your fault. My older sister often scolds me for being too lax, but I prefer who I am now rather than being constantly on edge.

Xi'er stopped with a smile, walked up to Penglai Temple Jiuxiao, and gently lifted the corner of her mouth, making Penglai Temple Jiuxiao smile as well.

"This world has seen too many sad expressions; isn't a smile the rarest resource? Come on, smile more! A smile is the best adornment for a lovely girl like you~"

Isn't a smile the rarest thing?

Penglai Temple's Jiuxiao imprinted these words firmly in her heart, then smiled knowingly, and said to Jiuxiao with a smile:

"So, brother, do you think the same way as Xi'er?"

"No, I'm the kind of person who's carefree and heartless."

"what?"

"Pfft—Hahaha…"

Unlike Penglai Temple's Jiuxiao, who was completely bewildered, Xier couldn't help but laugh out loud when she heard Jiuxiao's answer.

Jiuxiao shrugged, smiled slightly, and didn't offer any further explanation to Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple.

After all, not everyone has a sunny, energetic, incredibly cute and charming little angel like Kiana by their side.

Oh, she has one too.

Thinking of this, Jiuxiao slapped the back of the head of Penglai Temple Jiuxiao, making her stagger.

? ? ? ?

If you're not going to explain, then don't explain. Why did you hit me?

Penglai Temple Jiuxiao stared resentfully at Jiuxiao in front of her, then suddenly seemed to remember something, and leaped onto Jiuxiao's back.

Jiuxiao was also knocked off balance by Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's sudden movement, and then felt the softness and fragrance of the girl on his back.

What are you doing?

"I'm angry, I don't want to walk anymore, carry me!"

"Uh... then hold me tight, be careful not to drop me, and... don't pull my hair!"

Penglai Temple's Jiuxiao chuckled and released the hair she was holding, then calmly leaned on Jiuxiao's shoulder, gazing ahead as she fell into deep thought.

Well, this scene seems a bit familiar...

It seems... I've done that to someone before, making them angry, and then they made me carry them on my back...

It seems... she also likes to pull her own hair...?

Jiuxiao's steps suddenly stopped, and then he turned his head to look at the strand of hair in the hand of Jiuxiao at Penglai Temple.

However, Penglai Temple's Jiuxiao seemed lost in memories and did not notice Jiuxiao's gaze.

Oh well, hair can grow back anyway. Jiuxiao carried Penglai Temple Jiuxiao on his back and continued to follow Xier's steps through the underground tunnel.

"You two siblings have such a good relationship~ Hehehe, my older sister used to carry me on her back, but now she says I'm all grown up and she doesn't carry me anymore~ I wish I hadn't grown up so fast. Hehehe..."

Seele rested her cheeks on her hands, her face flushed, as if she had recalled some embarrassing scene. She even unconsciously drooled from the corners of her mouth, looking like a yandere infatuated girl.

"See that? People like that are weirdos. Stay away from them in the future."

"No, aren't we partners?"

"Did your sense of humor go with your memories?"

puff-

A few more strands of Jiuxiao's hair were pulled out by Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple.

"You're so annoying, always rubbing salt in my wounds."

I told you I'm heartless!

puff-

"I'm sorry, I was wrong, I won't do it again."

Person, 仌.

The three walked slowly through the underground tunnel, chatting and laughing. Their finding joy amidst hardship added a strange touch to the dilapidated tunnel where broken trains were parked everywhere.

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"I used to have a very good friend... When disaster struck and destroyed everything, she was killed while trying to save me... Sigh." Seele thought of her other personality and her smile subsided for a moment, which was rare for her.

Just as Jiuxiao and Penglai Temple Jiuxiao were about to offer their comfort, Xier smiled again.

"I was lost for a long, long time back then... Fortunately, my older sister found me again when I was contemplating suicide. She told me about the importance of life and not to give up my right to live easily, which helped me to pull myself together again."

Then we established a base under this station. At first, it was just a small house for my older sister and me. Later, we gradually found more surviving family members, and that's how we gradually became what we are now.

Seele kicked the rails with a crisp sound.

"This track, which once carried civilization, is now the Rainbow Bridge to Eden, humanity's last hope. No matter what, I will never let my sister's paradise be destroyed."

Dang Dang Dang——

Strange sounds echoed from the tunnel in front of the three.

The three immediately stopped talking. Jiuxiao slowly bent down, and Penglai Temple Jiuxiao got off Jiuxiao and took out two daggers. Jiuxiao and Xier also gripped the Star Sword and the scythe.

"This sound must be the strange noise mentioned in the intelligence. Shh, let's not make too much noise."

The three slowed their pace, paying close attention to changes in their surroundings, and cautiously made their way into the tunnel.

Dang Dang Dang——

"This sound is like the sound of metal being struck. If it's made by a Honkai creature, we must not disturb it. Our purpose this time is only to investigate, and we should avoid fighting as much as possible."

Chapter 252 Seeking a way out in despair, but going astray due to madness.

"Xi'er..."

Jiuxiao noticed something blocking the way ahead and wanted to warn Xier that she was about to crash into it.

"Shh, don't talk. Be aware of your surroundings, stay alert... Ouch!"

Upon hearing Jiuxiao's voice, Xier immediately told him to be quiet, but the next moment she tripped over something and fell.

"I was just about to say there's something in front of you...you might fall..."

"Gulp... Who are you underestimating! Actually, I saw it a long time ago! This is just a bad example for you. This is what happens if you don't pay attention to your surroundings! Do you understand?"

With a flushed face, Xi'er got up from the ground, dusted herself off, and turned around to lecture Jiu Xiao and Penglai Temple Jiu Xiao, even though she was in the wrong.

"Ah, yes, yes..."

What could Jiuxiao say about this? He couldn't very well expose Seele for not seeing it, could he? Let's get started!

Shh! You're making too much noise.

Penglai Temple Jiuxiao put a finger to his lips, signaling Jiuxiao Xier to be quiet, and then pointed to the thing that had tripped Xier.

"Take a look at this. Is it something from the engineering department?"

bang-

"who!"

The three of them suddenly turned towards the direction of the noise, and a blurry figure saw Jiu Xiao and the others and immediately turned and fled.

"That's a human shadow, chase after it!"

With a shout, Seele charged forward, and Penglai Temple Nine Heavens immediately followed.

Jiuxiao stayed where he was and carefully looked around. Then he looked up and saw the crumbling biome above, which was like a tidal wave, through the sand and cement.

And in that abandoned backpack of the work department, there were explosives... What was that escaped human planning to do?