I'm in Star Iron, and I draw power from the Inner World every week.

Chapter 3 Mei-nee, I'm wearing black underwear.

night.

Torrential rain.

Inside the leaning, damaged building.

Following Huang Quan's instructions, Su Yang made various awkward but seemingly methodical movements.

"Teacher Huang Quan, does this move we're practicing have a name? I feel like I can use it skillfully now. Am I really a genius?"

"This is a self-defense technique for women," Huang Quan explained seriously.

“…”

"If you want a quick way to learn, this is the fastest and most effective method. If you want me to teach you how to use a knife, you might have to put in more effort."

"Let's take it slow." Su Yang sighed helplessly and continued to demonstrate the women's self-defense techniques a few more times.

He never expected to become an expert just by receiving some guidance.

Even if Huang Quan teaches him more real skills, he probably won't be able to remember them all in a short time, not to mention that he will be separated from Huang Quan later.

The numbers are still more important.

As long as his strength and agility are high enough, he should be able to kill the master with a flurry of punches.

"You seem to have had an epiphany."

"is a bit."

"Would you like to spar with me? That would help you understand better."

"I refuse. I don't like being humiliated."

"Setbacks in practice are inevitable."

"Men and women should not touch each other, and boys my age are in a shy and sensitive period."

"Hmm, I can sense your humor." Huang Quan's lips curled up slightly.

She also re-examined the shy and sensitive 'little boy' in front of her.

? !

Su Yang felt that Huang Quan's gaze had a strange penetrating power, as if it could see through the color of his underwear in an instant.

"Teacher Huang Quan, I feel shy when you look at me like that."

If Su Yang remembered correctly, Huang Quan could indeed easily see through other people's intentions.

"You have reservations about me, and there's a special feeling behind it. It's a bit late to ask now, but...have we met somewhere before?"

Boom!

A flash of lightning instantly illuminated the dim, dilapidated building, startling Su Yang.

"Mei-nee, I'm wearing black underwear."

"...What did you call me?" Huang Quan was taken aback.

"Uh, Sister Huang Quan?"

"I don't think I've told you my real name."

No, you did say that.

"Have it?"

"There are some."

"My memory isn't good, but it's not to the point that I forget what just happened."

“Mei-nee, if that’s the case, why did you ask ‘Have we met somewhere before?’”

“…”

"Actually, Mei-nee, this isn't the first time we've met."

"Is that so?" Huang Quan gently pinched his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

"Yes, in our last encounter, we relied on each other and spent a wonderful time together. You revealed your real name to me, and we later developed a close relationship. But due to an accident, I was transported..."

"Stop, I can still tell the difference between such exaggerated lies."

"I'm sorry," Su Yang promptly apologized.

He just wanted to take a little revenge on the riddle of the underworld.

"No need to apologize, but I've experienced your humor once again." Huang Quan sat down on a nearby rock, crossing her long, beautiful legs.

Her legs are incredibly beautiful, with smooth lines from thigh to calf like a work of art, and when paired with tightly sealed asymmetrical boots, they have a unique charm.

"Mei-nee, are you not going to guide me anymore?"

"You don't want me to teach you, but rather you want to use this as an excuse to ease the awkwardness of our first meeting." Huang Quan hugged his long sword and slowly closed his eyes.

"Mei-nee, you're not angry, are you?"

"No, it's just that you calling me that makes me need to calm down."

"Then I'll still call you Sister Huangquan."

If Mei calls out "Mei, Mei!" again, this Mei who can do anything might start mourning for the deceased.

No, not really.

For Huang Quan now, it should just be a matter of a secret skill point; there's no need for him to mourn the deceased.

"Actually, there are many similar people in the universe. You must have mistaken me for someone else. It just so happens that we have the same name."

"Yes, I think I made a mistake." Su Yang nodded, not wanting to provoke Huang Quan any further.

“…”

Huang Quan did not speak again.

Just as Su Yang had expected, she could see through a person very easily.

Su Yang's behavior clearly showed that he truly understood her, even understood Raiden: Forgotten River Guardian: Mei.

But she never told anyone about that vague past, and everything about her hometown had long since vanished. So how did Su Yang know about her?

"Sister Huangquan".

"what happened?"

"If we part ways here, will we ever see each other again?"

"I think there's still a chance."

"Oh."

"From what you're saying, you're already prepared to leave?"

"Yeah, I really need to go back soon. There are still people over there who are worried about me. Besides, our meeting this time was too unexpected. If possible, I think next time I should make it more formal and not some ruins or wasteland."

Staying here will not only worry Aglaia, but also cause trouble for Huang Quan.

"This life passes like rain, eventually returning to the earth. I hope that when we meet again, the sky will be clear."

"Sister Huang Quan, what is our relationship now?"

"?" Huang Quan frowned slightly.

Are we friends or master and apprentice?

I prefer the former.

"Row."

How do you plan to leave?

"I need to trouble you with this, and I'm afraid it might be a little offensive."

"uh-huh?"

"Can we shake hands?" Su Yang extended his hand in a friendly gesture.

"...There's no problem."

After hesitating for a few seconds, Huang Quan reached out and gently grasped Su Yang's hand.

I held his hand for a full ten seconds.

[Punishment mission completed.]

[A randomly acquired special ability has been granted.]

[Received: Reply.]

[Additional Skills: Imitation, Plunder, Optimization, Degradation.]

[How to use: Say or silently recite the skill names above.]

[Hint: You are about to be teleported back to your location before the penalty mission.]

"Are you leaving?" Huang Quan released Su Yang's hand.

"Yes, I originally planned to stay a few more days."

"It's good that you have a place to go back to, and you should cherish it."

It would be impolite to say that again.

Huang Quan has many things she wants to confirm with Su Yang, but she has no reason to ask Su Yang to stay here.

Finally, she gazed tenderly at Su Yang and said nothing more.

Su Yang also deeply felt the hidden Yamato Nadeshiko attributes in Huang Quan. He even wanted to hug Huang Quan and drown in her gentle and all-encompassing embrace for a moment.

"See you next time, I'd like to chat with you more, Sister Huang Quan."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a hole suddenly appeared beneath Su Yang's feet, and he fell into it instantly.

Huang Quan, who remained in place, nodded slightly.

See you next time?

After saying that, Huang Quan no longer concealed his aura and revealed it!

A powerful aura slowly emanated, and centered on Huang Quan, everything in the world seemed to lose its original color.

Huang Quan's hair gradually faded from blue-purple to white, and his deep purple eyes turned scarlet.

Then, she leaned back and vanished into nothingness.

.....

The teleportation process felt like bungee jumping.

If possible, Su Yang really didn't want to experience it any more times.

In the blink of an eye, Su Yang fell out of the hole, and the scene before him underwent a dramatic change.

He is now in a spacious room with a white and gold color scheme.

This is not a bathhouse, but Aglaia's luxurious mansion.

Su Yang had no time to grieve; instead, he began to ponder his own abilities.

This reply seems a bit similar to Gun Yong's.

We need to experiment to find out.

boom!

The door was suddenly pushed open with great force, instantly interrupting Su Yang's thoughts.

Then, the tailor, guided by a golden thread, burst into the room.

Closely following behind were the expressionless Aglaia and the obedient and quiet Xia Die.