Regarding the question of whether one thousand lives are enough to beat Honkai Impact 3rd.

He was only afraid of the hypothetical outcomes.

Even if he is no longer corrupted by artificial holy marks, so what? The lifespan he lost through burning will never return.

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, a normal human being cannot compare to an immortal.

For Fu Hua, the very fact that she had lived for so long was the source of her suffering. She watched as everything vanished like smoke in the blink of an eye.

Now, dozens of cycles of flourishing and decay over hundreds of years have vanished into the distant past, yet the immortal has, as always, been unable to keep anyone by his side.

So I... will ultimately make her sad.

If Su Qing'an truly loved her, how could he bear to see her so sad?

The boy, grappling with this bitterness, sorrow, and predicament, decisively extinguished it all.

Even if it's just to prepare for that day to come, I absolutely cannot say those words.

All outcomes that end prematurely are worse than dying at the moment when the light is at its most glorious.

At least, that leaves room for maneuver.

The gods will not let you off the hook.

So the young man smiled and, under Fu Hua's somewhat surprised gaze, said softly:

"Hua, thank you."

The suddenly shortened distance once again separated them from the distant other side.

As if oblivious, she lightly tapped Su Qing'an's forehead with her fingertip and said:

"In return, don't be lazy when you're cleaning later."

Su Qing'an said helplessly:

"What kind of reward is this?"

Fu Hua opened the window. The outside was shrouded in a dim twilight; night always arrived at this time.

Su Qing'an walked to her side, and he followed her gaze to look at Canghai City below the high-rise building.

The neon lights weren't as dazzling as they had been in Singapore, because this was a relatively remote suburb, and naturally couldn't compare to the bustling Orchard Road.

The central area of ​​this city could perhaps be described as a city that never sleeps.

But what's wrong with the suburbs? You might be very far from the city's most famous attractions, and no matter how far you look, you'll hardly see the Oriental Pearl Tower or the Huangpu River on the Bund. You'll also seem far removed from the dazzling lights and extravagant lifestyles that blend into the city's vibrant nightlife.

But at least for now, Su Qing'an looked at the starry night sky reflected in the girl's eyes.

That was a beautiful view.

In his eyes, this far surpassed all the splendor of Canghai City.

A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, the strands brushing against Su Qing'an's face. She turned back and jokingly responded to their earlier conversation:

"If I say so, then it is."

Su Qing'an said with a smile:

"it is good."

His tone was gentle yet firm.

Thus began Su Qing'an and Fu Hua's brief life in Canghai City.

The cleaning didn't take the two of them much time or effort, and within an hour after dinner, the house was clean and tidy again.

Their almost superhuman physical abilities and seamless teamwork made what would have been a very troublesome matter very easy to resolve.

For the next three days, the two of them wandered aimlessly around Canghai City.

As for cohabitation, it just happened naturally.

There were no rules or agreements during this period.

It's as if these words don't need to be said, and in fact, no unexpected events have occurred that would give rise to any speculation.

If the sight of a young girl sitting on the sofa watching TV in just a white shirt and hot pants after taking a shower is considered a perk, then Su Qing'an probably saw it quite often.

Her long, fair legs were tinged with a faint pink from just having taken a bath, and her loose shirt was buttoned up, obscuring her delicate collarbones.

But the water droplets that occasionally dripped from the ends of her hair to the back of her neck made her snow-white and delicate skin even more obvious.

The soft, springy feel of the legs is sometimes clearly transmitted to the senses when sitting too close.

At this point, the boy would usually quietly move to the other side a little, his well-behaved appearance making Fu Hua find it somewhat amusing.

Of course, this was only the first time the girl had worn hot pants; she was still rather conservative in this regard.

However, she subconsciously followed her habit of living alone at St. Freya Academy and dressed indoors. As a result, she only realized that Su Qing'an was right next to her after she turned on the TV with the remote control in this manner.

And that extremely rare sense of shame melted away as the other person's gaze silently and deliberately avoided lingering on him.

Once you sense that the other person might be more uncomfortable than you, the awkwardness can easily disappear.

Putting aside these subtle little dramas, the two wisely chose not to notify the logistics department of Destiny for arrangements during their activities in Canghai City. Su Qing'an had reason to suspect that next time they might be directly dragged into a wedding of the century that only the parties involved would be unaware of.

Amidst thousands of spectators showering them with wreaths, the wedding was fast-forwarded.

Su Qing'an is actually quite confused right now.

Given his numerous near-death experiences and the unique circumstances surrounding men, it was quite normal for Otto to be interested in him. Therefore, the test during that mission was not unexpected for Su Qing'an. However, now that he thinks about it, he feels that for that person, finding material was something he was more interested in than testing him.

This can be seen from the numerous photos of that mission in the advertisement.

Here Su Qing'an discovered another detail: judging from the angle of the photo, it was obvious that someone was taking pictures of them at that time, and the technique was clearly excellent.

Su Qing'an had a feeling that the person was very likely Wraith.

To have an A-rank Valkyrie engage in such shady dealings—this is truly befitting of the Bishop of Destiny; it couldn't be more virtuous and capable.

Based on his brief interaction with Wraith and his understanding of her personality, it's likely that she thoroughly enjoys this task.

So why does that man like to keep his relationship with Fu Hua getting warmer and warmer?

Is he testing something, or just thinking it's fun?

It couldn't possibly be just for shipping couples, could it?

Having abandoned these pointless thoughts, the two decided not to seek Destiny Logistics' help during this vacation.

If given the chance, it's not unimaginable that the entire neon lights of Canghai City might be used to create some kind of gimmick just for someone's perverse tastes.

The story of Canghai City may be nearing its end.

134. Fu Hua doesn't dislike Su Qing'an.

That's how it should have been.

Canghai City, Houmu Theme Park.

The bustling crowd created a lively scene, with staff dressed in Houmu costumes everywhere, and the expensive shops filled with all kinds of Houmu merchandise.

This place is said to be Houmu's theme park, but its main body is actually a large plaza that integrates a commercial shopping center, a home furnishing shopping center, and a theme park.

With a commercial area of ​​over 600,000 square meters, the massive flow of people doesn't feel crowded.

Overall, this would be a good choice for a date between couples.

Of course, theoretically it's peak season now.

There must be a lot of tourists, both local and from out of town, and you have to wait in long lines for everything. For ordinary fans who value a leisurely date and aren't particularly enthusiastic about Houmu, they probably won't come back a second time.

But today seems different.

The flow of people remained neither too crowded nor too quiet, which is quite unusual for a very popular theme park.

The two stood amidst the bustling crowd, their expressions complex.

Su Qing'an and Fu Hua had their reasons for coming here. After visiting their parents' graves yesterday, Su Qing'an had planned to leave Canghai City today to visit his teacher Chen Junxuan, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

However, a small accident occurred during the process.

Let's turn back time to half an hour ago.

As Su Qing'an and Fu Hua boarded a taxi to return to Hongqiao Airport, they silently gazed at the scenery outside the window. The taxi merged into the bustling city, and the two inside seemed like ordinary drops in the ocean, adrift in the hustle and bustle of the world.

However, compared to ordinary people who are thinking about how to live a better life in the future, these two are destined to bear many realities that ordinary people can hardly face in their lifetime.

Fu Hua glanced at the time on her phone; it was 8:20 AM. She then asked the person next to her:

"Mr. Chen Junxuan is your teacher. You're probably planning to visit him first, right?"

Su Qing'an nodded and said softly:

"Yes, that's true. Although we occasionally keep in touch via email, neither of us are talkative people, so it would be good to visit him. And perhaps after this visit, there won't be many more opportunities to visit him in the future."

Even though things seem peaceful and stable now, the high-risk phase of long-term tasks after graduation and job assignment is still far away. But the future is always unpredictable, and Su Qing'an can hardly guarantee when he will suffer a crushing defeat and disappear from the public eye.

The boy hesitated for a moment, then continued:

"And I don't know why, but I always feel that you're not really looking forward to going home. In that case, I'll let you stay with me for a while longer."

"Aren't you looking forward to it?" Fu Hua thought about the boy's words upon hearing this.

There are some expectations, more or less, but they are only so-so.

After all, how can a place without old friends be called home?

Just like Su Qing'an, if he hadn't brought her along, he wouldn't have stayed in this so-called home for even a day longer, because the memories that filled the house like mist would eventually engulf and overwhelm him at some point.

One cannot live in the past. Even if it is the starting point, the original intention, and the driving force, looking towards the future is what we must ultimately do.

Fu Hua is even more so. She wants to remember all the memories, while also bearing the burden of the past alone, and moving forward toward the unreachable future.

Mount Taixu, Fuyun Temple.

That's my home.

Even though your mind is almost completely empty, once you get to that place, it's like landing on the edge of a shore. The tide of memories is so turbulent that it keeps sweeping over you, as if trying to drag you into the graveyard of the past, so that you will be immersed in those scenes that can no longer be traced.

Even if you have forgotten a great deal, you will still inevitably feel saddened by the sight of familiar things.

Therefore, she rarely chooses to return to Mount Taixu unless absolutely necessary.

The girl, who hoped to remember all her memories, resolutely chose a path she knew she would lose these precious things. The pain and sorrow she endured were destined to be beyond the comprehension of anyone.