Honkai Star Rail: I Can Hear Their Secrets

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The Luocha's farce appeared to have reached a seemingly perfect conclusion, but in truth, it was far from over.

Following the Stellaron explosion, the first crisis descended upon Luofu.

It wasn't due to severe threats against the lives of Xianzhou's inhabitants, nor because the lockdown led to acute shortages of various resources. Rather, the problem was even more serious.

How should I put this? It actually pertained to the fake dick.

While the production process for these adult toys was quite simple, their sales were low in Xianzhou markets, leading to limited stock.

Just the Seat of Divine Foresight alone pledged to donate a hundred boxes, and others joined forces, contributing as they could.

Notably, there was Mr. Walter from the Astral Express, who wished to remain anonymous, donating an entire three shipping containers full of fake dongs to Luocha.

Xianzhou Luofu's culture had always been rather traditional. Its artisans, proud and stubborn, preferred starvation over making such adult toys.

As a result, demand for fake dongs in Luofu began outstripping supply.

With the ongoing lockdown, Luofu's merchants couldn't even restock from the Interastral Peace Corporation, leaving them frantic with worry.

Evening at Yuchen Inn, Luofu.

Welt and March 7th from the Astral Express Crew accompanied Stelle back to her assigned deluxe room after her interrogation session concluded.

March 7th, unable to contain her excitement, chattered incessantly along the way:

"Uncle Yang, our visit to Luofu has truly proven worthwhile."

"We arrived just in time to witness such a grand spectacle."

Welt adjusted his glasses, barely suppressing a smile. "Indeed."

"Who would've thought someone with that face could have such...unusual interests?"

"But regardless, since Luocha acts for the greater good, it's only right and proper for us, The Nameless, to contribute our part as well.

"We certainly can't be outdone by donating just three boxes of fake dongs," March 7th added mischievously.

Stelle looked puzzled. "Uncle Yang, why do you seem so happy?"

"Yeah, yeah, Uncle Yang, what's got you so cheerful?" echoed March 7th.

After a brief moment of silence, Welt whispered, "Well, I suppose there's no harm in telling you."

Not long ago, due to Stelle's indiscriminate rummaging through trash bins, she had caused unsightly disruptions to Xianzhou Luofu's public appearance. Consequently, two Cloud Knights apprehended her and brought her to the Realm-Keeping Commission. There, they required her to reflect on her actions and share her self-criticism across one hundred live streams.

While Stelle watched the live broadcast at the commission and penned her reflection, Welt and March 7th were also tuning in. When Welt saw Luocha's familiar face appear, he froze instantly, cold sweat drenching his shirt.

He recognized this person—or rather, he recognized the face—belonging to both Otto and the Void Repository.

"You know, within the vast universe, there exist countless worlds that are similar yet distinct."

"And among these worlds, there are numerous individuals who share resemblances but lead vastly different lives."

"So, it's common across different worlds to encounter people with strikingly similar appearances."

"These individuals may possess entirely different personalities," Welt explained.

"For instance, perhaps in some world, a girl as adorable as little March turns out to be a notorious interstellar thief."

Stelle's gaze sharpened instantly. "I've been suspicious of her for a while now!"

March 7th protested indignantly, "Hey! Uncle Yang was just giving an example! I'm clearly the Galaxy's number one sweetheart."

Welt's voice turned serious. "However, more often than not, their destinies follow similar paths."

"I have encountered two individuals resembling this Luocha, and neither were virtuous types."

"To be precise, the one bearing a likeness to Luocha actually holds a grudge against me."

The two young girls exchanged glances, their expressions relieved.

Ah, now it made sense why Uncle Yang was so delighted after Luocha's social downfall.

Clearing her throat, Stelle spoke up again, "But Uncle Yang, there's still something I'd like to say."

Welt nodded, "Go ahead."

In a tactful tone, Stelle continued, "This Mr. Luocha is someone who willingly sacrificed his own reputation—just to seek vengeance against the Aeon of the Abundance."

"Uncle Yang, don't conform to stereotypes or judge based on appearances; that's not advisable."

Welt fell silent. Just this morning, he had used these words to educate Stelle, never expecting them to come back so swiftly. Welt felt quite helpless.

Tap, tap, tap—

A dull knocking sound echoed at the door.

"Income," Welt said firmly.

Dan Heng pushed open the door, "It's me, Mr. Walter."

Welt gave a slight nod, as if he had anticipated Dan Heng's arrival.

March 7th seemed to chide him, "Dan Heng, you finally showed up! We've been waiting here, bored out of our minds."

Confused, Stelle asked, "Dan Heng Teacher, didn't you say you couldn't visit Luofu?"

"'Where order prevails, one must not tread.' That's what I remember you saying, right?"

Dan Heng remained silent, unable to voice his concern aloud. He couldn't possibly say, "I was worried about your safety and feared for your lives, so I specifically came here," could he? That would be far too embarrassing.

Fortunately, Welt defused the awkwardness just in time. "Dan Heng, did Su Jinyan inform you that we were here?"

Dan Heng nodded slightly. Before he could respond further, the voices of Su Jinyan and Guinaifen drifted up from the stairs.

"Hey, Su Jinyan."

"You said the guests on the Astral Express were esteemed visitors, and their whereabouts wouldn't be revealed just because of Mr. Danhen's inquiries, right?" asked Guinaifen.

"Well, Little Gui, you're not wrong."

"But having Miserable Gourd tailing us constantly isn't ideal. We need a way to shake him off."

"The most straightforward method is to let him meet the guests aboard the Astral Express directly."

"If they match, everyone's happy; if not, straight to The Shackling Prison he goes," Su Jinyan replied.

Feeling somewhat disgruntled, Guinaifen muttered, "Um, can you not call me 'Little Gui' like Shangshang does?"

"Little Gui" was Sushang's affectionate nickname for her, which wasn't inherently problematic. However, gradually, even her friends on the street started using it, as did some viewers online. It might have been bearable had it stayed within those circles, but earlier, Dan Heng himself had addressed her as "Miss Little Gui."

Being called "Miss Little Gui" upon their first meeting felt rather abrupt.

Now, even Su Jinyan was using that nickname, which Guinaifen found hard to accept. If this continued, would anyone remember her actual name?

"Hmph, is that so? Well, I guess there's nothing I can do about it." With a wry smile, Su Jinyan abruptly turned away.

Guinaifen blinked, puzzled.

Under her bewildered gaze, Su Jinyan suddenly spun back, holding a rose between his teeth. In a swift motion, he cornered Guinaifen against the wall with a dramatic "wall slam."

Gazing at her tenderly, Su Jinyan murmured in his magnetic voice, "Darling."

"Can you handle being addressed like this?"

Curling up in the corner, Guinaifen deliberately blushed with feigned shyness before hastily adjusting the camera angle.

"Lords and Ladies of the audience, witness Grand Diviner Su's wall slam from Little Gui's first-person perspective."

"Female fans in the live stream, show some love! Like, share, and subscribe for more exclusive glimpses of Grand Diviner Su's moves."

[Unfeeling Divination Machine: You traitorous disciple! As the Grand Diviner of the Divination Commission, shouldn't you maintain your dignity when in public?]

[Silver Wolf: My son's growing up—he knows how to flirt now; Mother couldn't be prouder.]

[Little Fox's Benefactor: Benefactor, just now Lady Fu Xuan divined my fortune.]

[The divination revealed that I have overcome my hardships and face no further peril.]

[Hold on, this maiden is coming right over...]

[Unfeeling Divination Machine: This venerable one told you the divination signs meant not to worry, yet you intend to seduce my disciple?]

[Playing with Cards on the Line: Miss Tingyun, why have you turned so love-struck? Exalting Sanctum Card Room needs one more player—any takers?]

Seeing the surge of tips from female fans in the live stream chat, Guinaifen chuckled gleefully, unable to suppress her silly grin.

Su Jinyan stared, bewildered. My carefully crafted flirtation with a young maiden has become your tool for earning tips, Little Gui?

Guinaifen furrowed her brows, muttering to herself, "Feels like something hard pressing against me."

With a cold gaze, Su Jinyan looked down at her disdainfully. "Hmph, woman, you're playing with fire."

Excitedly, Guinaifen called out, "Hello there, viewers in our live stream!"

"Would you like to see what Little Gui caught?"

"Send some free gifts, likes, and shares."

"If you type '1,' Little Gui will show you something spicy."

Inside Yuchen Inn:

Spicy? What could be spicy here?

Upon hearing Guinaifen's words, Stelle's eyes lit up, urging hastily, "Quick, quick, little March, grab your camera and rush downstairs!

"If we catch evidence of Su Jinyan getting cozy with Little Gui,

"We'll never again fear naive maidens like Sushang falling for their tricks."

"Aha! As expected from you!" March 7th's eyes lit up as well, and she eagerly followed Stelle out of the room, barefoot with snow-white tender soles—so rushed that she didn't even have time to put on her shoes.

[Silver Wolf: 1111111]

[Unfeeling Divination Machine: 1111111]

[Playing Cards with Life: 1111111]

[Little Fox's Benefactor: 1111111]

[Real Name Poster: Broadcaster, please don't misstep; avoid vulgar content in your live stream.]

[Silver Wolf: Ignore them, hurry up! I'm not interested unless it's actually risqué.]

[Diting Listener + Howling Friend: Click here for Grand Diviner Su footage? Cute clips, great quality at low prices.]

[Diting Listener + Howling Friend has been banned for 24 hours.]

Smiling gleefully, Guinaifen first retrieved a bottle containing a clear liquid and gently took a sip. Then, holding a lighter, she slowly blew onto it.

Whoosh!

A burst of scorching flames erupted instantly.

"Quick, viewers, behold this naughty spectacle," she exclaimed. "Isn't the moment the flame bursts forth quite suggestive?"

[Unfeeling Divination Machine: ?]

[Playing Cards with Life: ?]

[Little Fox's Benefactor: ?]

[Silver Wolf: Pfft, boring. Thought it'd be some sleazy live stream, should've just blocked it.]

[System Alert: Broadcaster Little Gui Zi Guinevere has been banned for 1 hour due to violating live stream rules.]

Guinaifen's breath hitched, feeling both embarrassed and indignant. "Are you kidding me? Banned for this too?"

"I didn't even see any moderator warnings about obscenity," she muttered.

Su Jinyan sternly replied, "Miss Guinaifen, please remove your hand from my chest muscles."

"As a traditionally conservative and pure-hearted young man, such actions are undoubtedly insulting to me."

Traditional? Conservative? Pure?

Guinaifen was taken aback, eyeing him with skepticism. "Are you sure? Which of those words actually apply to you?"

"Would someone like you, claiming to be so virtuous, really throw around vulgar terms like 'fake dick'?"

With unwavering seriousness, Su Jinyan responded, "Absolutely. Despite smoking, drinking, and indeed having a penchant for mentioning fake dicks, it doesn't diminish the fact that I am a traditional, conservative, and pure-hearted young man."

"Furthermore, don't say I didn't warn you."

"Luofu's laws protecting minors are quite stringent. If I shout, the Cloud Knights will apprehend you immediately."

Guinaifen sounded puzzled. "Eh? Is it really that serious?"

"Then I'll promptly report that little fox from the live stream, Little Gui," Su Jinyan threatened.

"She seems to have ill intentions towards you constantly. Why not let the Cloud Knights haul her off for a few decades?"

Su Jinyan raised an eyebrow, perplexed.

At this moment, Guinaifen had yet to realize a terrifying truth—the hardness she felt wasn't just from Su Jinyan's chest muscles.

Upstairs at the stairway, two sneaky figures had adjusted their camera angles, focusing the lenses directly on Su Jinyan and Guinaifen.

Kiss already! When will they finally kiss? March 7th felt both anxious and slightly smug.

This young lady truly deserves the title of a brilliant detective—after such brief contact with Su Jinyan, I knew he'd surely try to charm Miss Sushang.

Now isn't this perfect? This philanderer has extended his affections even to Sushang's close friend.

As soon as you two lock lips, I can snap a photo and use it as evidence to send to Sushang.

Whispering softly, Stelle said, "Little March, move over a bit; it's getting cramped here."

March 7th obediently shifted sideways, still holding up her camera.

However, March 7th remained blissfully unaware that her position was perilously close to disaster.

Earlier, Su Jinyan had instructed the owner of Yuchen Inn to ensure these esteemed guests were well taken care of. To provide them with a homelike experience, the inn had meticulously polished both the stairs and wooden floors to a gleaming shine.

If March 7th's movements became even slightly more pronounced, she risked tumbling down from the staircase.

[Fool, act now! Lift Guinaifen's chin as if preparing for a kiss.]

[Afterward, silently count to two, then pretend to slip and fall near the staircase entrance.]

Su Jinyan's eyes flashed dangerously as he slowly tilted Guinaifen's chin, seemingly ready to force a kiss upon her.

"Quick, quick, little March," Stelle urged, "they're about to kiss! Capture it fast!"

March 7th, not wanting to miss the moment, hastily raised her camera, leaning forward precariously.

Suddenly, the camera slipped from her grasp.

My precious camera!

Panicking, March 7th swiftly stood up, reaching out desperately to grab her fallen device.

Unexpectedly, due to the slippery floor, little March stumbled just as she grasped her camera, causing her to lose balance and tumble.

Fortunately, March 7th wasn't worried about getting hurt.

With ample experience in tripping on flat surfaces, all she needed to do was quickly create hexaphase ice beneath her at the moment of falling to protect herself.

However, events often unfold with uncertainty and coincidence. Even with meticulous planning and preparation, accidents and coincidences cannot be entirely avoided.

Concerned for March 7th's safety, Stelle reacted without hesitation, lunging forward and grabbing her ankle.

March 7th let out a startled cry, her mind going blank, completely forgetting to form the hexaphase ice.

In that instant, both girls tumbled down the stairs, rolling uncontrollably.

Simultaneously, alarmed, Guinaifen instinctively pushed Su Jinyan away from her front.

Su Jinyan staggered deliberately, falling near the staircase entrance, perfectly positioned to intercept March 7th as she rolled down.

Thud—

March 7th's eyes widened, momentarily dazed, but she landed squarely onto a cushioning surface, absorbing most of the impact. The fall itself didn't cause significant pain.

As for Stelle, she wasn't as fortunate.

Although her body landed on top of March 7th, her head struck the wall directly.

This impact left her dizzy and disoriented, unable to recover for quite some time.

March 7th trembled, her face flushed, as a terrifying thought emerged in her mind:

Did I just crush Su Jinyan to death?!

Gently reaching out, she touched Su Jinyan's cheek, feeling something sticky with a strong metallic scent—blood.

"Oh no, it's blood!"

Unaware that this was an illusion, March 7th dared not move, fearing the sight of a horrifying scene she'd never forget. With trembling hands, she cautiously felt for Su Jinyan's wrist to check his pulse.

Not touching him would have been better; the moment she felt for his pulse, March 7th felt as if she had plunged into an icy cellar. "Su Jinyan has no pulse!"

Upon hearing this, Guinaifen covered her lips, her body chilling, tears welling up in her beautiful eyes.

Oh no, oh no, Little Gui might have caused a grave disaster.

Her family—Big Brother, Little Brother, and Little Sister—all depended on Little Gui for their livelihood. Now, due to one impulsive decision, everything seemed lost.

Who could have anticipated such a series of coincidences leading to March 7th accidentally crushing Su Jinyan while falling down the stairs?

Holding his breath, Su Jinyan couldn't help but mutter inwardly:

"What exactly are you all doing? Isn't anyone aware they should perform CPR or at least give me mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?"

If Su Jinyan were truly ordinary, he would have undoubtedly met his demise beneath March 7th's skirt just moments ago.

At that instant, Sushang hummed a cheerful tune as she entered Yuchen Inn, carrying a steaming tray of Lotus Root Cakes.

Having just finished her duty shift, Sushang had purchased a fresh batch of Lotus Root Cakes from the Exalting Sanctum to reward Guinaifen and the others at the inn.

Little did she expect that upon entering, near the staircase corner, she would stumble upon such an ambiguous scene:

Guinaifen covered her lips with one hand, her beautiful eyes misty and her delicate body trembling slightly.

The two lovely maidens encountered earlier - March 7th lying atop Su Jinyan, while another gray-haired maiden pressed against March 7th.

Sushang frowned and set down the bag of Lotus Root Cakes.

Phantylia felt disheartened; she had initially planned to use Sushang's allure to seduce Su Jinyan. Once she had him utterly captivated, she intended to employ the Xuanyuan Sword as a conduit, transforming Su Jinyan through the absolute power of Destruction Fate.

She never anticipated that Su Jinyan would indulge in such extravagance, openly cavorting with three beauties in broad daylight within the inn.

Now, caught by Sushang in this compromising situation, there seemed no easy explanation. It appeared hopeless to rely on developing mutual affection between Sushang and Su Jinyan anymore.

Tsk, surely it wouldn't be appropriate for me to forcefully take control of Sushang's body just to seduce Su Jinyan? What kind of precedent would that set?

Regardless of appearances, she was still a Monarch under the Destruction Aeon Nanook.

Sushang angrily stamped her foot, "How dare you! You—you—"

Guinaifen's face showed guilt and regret. In hindsight, allowing Su Jinyan to kiss her might have been better than inadvertently causing his death by omission.

Dazed, Stelle lifted her delicate face slightly.

March 7th, on the verge of tears, prepared to shift away, mentally bracing herself.

Considering the height from which they fell, with Su Jinyan taking the direct impact, he could be severely mangled or worse.

Su Jinyan also felt a surge of realization, finally comprehending why the narration prompted him to fake a fall.

As a cloud rider, Sushang would never stand idly by in such a situation; she undoubtedly intended to perform CPR on me.

"How dare you play 'tower tag' without inviting me?!"

March 7th: "?" Su Jinyan: "?" Stelle: "?" Guinaifen: "?"

Sushang retreated several steps, creating space for a sprint, then charged forward with excitement evident on her face.

From childhood, she had enjoyed playing 'tower tag' with her friends, only to be scolded each time her mother caught them. Witnessing this scene now stirred Sushang's longing, compelling her to reclaim the lost joys of her youth.

"Here I come!" exclaimed Sushang.

"No—!" cried out Su Jinyan, Stelle, and March 7th simultaneously.

Thud!

Guinaifen's lovely eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Sushang pounce forward, pinning March 7th and Stelle beneath her.

The unluckiest of them all was Su Jinyan, trapped directly under March 7th's skirt.

Initially thinking certain death awaited him, Su Jinyan now found himself suffocating under Sushang's weight, his eyes rolling back in agony as he painfully struggled.

Ah, a miraculous recovery! Shangshang to the rescue! Guinaifen wiped away the mist from her teary eyes, stepped back several paces, and prepared to charge at any moment. "Wait, Shangshang, don't move—I want to join in too!"

Su Jinyan, Stelle, & March 7th: "???"

Do you two have some kind of mental illness?

Bam! Both March 7th and Su Jinyan simultaneously rolled their eyes, overwhelmed by the pressure.

Help, I can barely breathe!