In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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After the disaster struck Stellaron,

the Central Starskiff Haven became one of the refuge sites for displaced residents from Xianzhou.

Bailu, accompanied by Bochang and Serval, was exploring this place.

The trio, consisting of two adults and a child, drew much attention on the bustling streets, resembling a family outing with their young charge.

Meanwhile, Pascal and Sophia were tasked by Bochang to gather information about Stellaron's situation. With Sophia's ability to communicate with animals, she could easily enlist their help.

This is precisely why Bochang kept Sophia around.

In times like these, even a palm-sized princess can prove useful.

While Sophia investigates, Bochang enjoys his leisure without worrying about intelligence gathering. He trusts that once Sophia uncovers something significant, it won't be too late for him to act.

The Central Starskiff Haven was vast, filled with numerous ancient and quaint buildings lining up like fish scales. Throughout the streets of Xianzhou Luofu, one could spot various tea stalls equipped with sunshades, ranging from small to large.

In some teahouses, dedicated storytellers entertained patrons.

"Last time we left off, during that era, weapons from across the realm were collected to forge colossal golden statues..."

As they walked amidst the sounds echoing through the streets,

Bochang encountered several non-human beings adorned with unique accessories.

The most common were foxfolk, followed by the pointed-eared Vidyadhara.

Outlanders varied greatly in appearance.

Bochang even spotted a robot, which evoked a sense of wonder...

Indeed, the Xianzhou Alliance lived up to its reputation as a civilization traversing the universe.

"Bochang, try this—it's called Laughing Lotus Cake. When you take a bite, it emits a crisp laughter sound."

While passing a street vendor,

Bailu took Bochang's hand and led him to sample Xianzhou Luofu's renowned pastries.

The shop owner, a female Vidyadhara, looked at the dragon girl and said, "Lady Bailu, with your description, what fun is there left in eating these Singing Lotus Cakes? The surprise only truly happens when someone unsuspecting bites into one."

"You make a valid point, but... I don't intend to prank Bochang," Bailu replied, hands on her hips as her slender dragon tail swayed behind her. "Boss, give us three portions, please."

Singing Lotus Cakes were pastries made from singing lotus roots. When bitten into, they emitted a crisp laughter sound. Consequently, some locals occasionally used them to tease unsuspecting outsiders.

"Alright, alright." The female owner promptly produced three servings of Singing Lotus Cakes.

As the future High Elder of Vidyadhara, Bailu certainly wasn't short on funds.

Before leaving...

Jing Yuan had also instructed Bailu and Tingyun to take care of the Astral Express's guests accordingly.

As a result, Bailu's excursion now counted as officially sanctioned, rather than an unauthorized escape.

She needn't worry about being apprehended by the Alchemy Commission.

After all, it was General Jing Yuan's directive.

Bochang looked at the piece of Singing Lotus Cake in his hand.

He then picked up a portion with a toothpick.

Taking a bite, the golden crust crumbled, revealing a perfect blend of the cake's sweetness and the crispness of lotus root slices.

The flavors wildly stimulated his taste buds, making him salivate profusely.

At that moment...

The edge of the Singing Lotus Cake indeed emitted a clear laughter.

Despite being mentally prepared,

Bochang still felt his heart race.

Without any prior knowledge, one could easily imagine the expression someone would have upon their first bite of Singing Lotus Cake.

Upon seeing Bochang take a bite,

Serval also took a bite and exclaimed, "It's really delicious! The sudden laughter is just a bit startling."

"It's not too bad; you get used to it after eating it a few times."

Bailu finished her piece of Singing Lotus Cake in mere bites before quickly moving on to the next one, displaying remarkable speed.

Perhaps due to frequently being chased by Cloud Knights, she had honed the skill of eating swiftly.

As they traveled, accompanied by the crisp laughter from the cakes, Bochang and his companions continued their journey, enjoying the Singing Lotus Cakes along the way.

On the streets of Luofu Immortal Continent, numerous vending machines offered a variety of beverages. Unlike the diverse carbonated drinks found in Belobog, those here in Luofu Immortal Continent had their own unique charm.

Examples included Soda Soy Milk, Scale Abyss Ice Spring Water, and more...

"However, Bailu prefers drinking Immortal Delight Tea, which we can find up ahead." After finishing her Singing Lotus Cake, Bailu seemed eager and said, "Follow me."

Bailu quickened her pace.

Bochang and Serval exchanged glances, then hurried to catch up with her.

After obtaining their Immortal Delight Tea...

Serval hesitated, "This drink... isn't it quite high in calories?"

"It's not like we're having it often, don't worry." Bochang waved his hand nonchalantly.

Serval pondered for a moment, finding the reasoning valid, and joined in sipping the tea.

And so...

Bailu led Bochang and Serval on a culinary adventure, indulging in food and drinks along the way.

Meanwhile, Welt-Yang and Sophia were still diligently working...

When March 7th saw Stelle rushing over, she was initially quite excited. She had expected Bochang to arrive as well, but only the gray-haired girl showed up.

However, when Stelle presented the Dog Medal, March 7th's mood improved slightly. She muttered, "At least he remembers somewhat."

"Bochang must have his own reasons for acting this way," Welt Yang remarked, adjusting his black-framed glasses. "Didn't he mention wanting to investigate matters related to Stellaron? Little March, let's not dwell on it."

"Instead of worrying about that, we should consider what challenges lie ahead."

Earlier, Tingyun had informed Welt and the others about Kafka's situation.

In summary, their next task was to apprehend someone at Stargazer Navalia.

This location fell under the jurisdiction of the Artisanship Commission.

Currently, Stargazer Navalia faced similar circumstances as Cloudford due to the Stellaron disaster. The Caelum ceased its rotation, the watchtowers were compromised, and monsters roamed unchecked within.

The Cloud Knights were preoccupied with locating Stellaron, leaving no bandwidth for other matters.

In other words...

Welt Yang, March 7th, and Stelle would have to confront not only a group of monsters but also capture Kafka—an infamous Stellaron Hunter with a bounty carrying astronomical figures—without any backup.

Welt Yang cautioned, "The Stellaron Hunters we're up against may not be limited to just Kafka."

"Uncle Yang, do you think that Silver Wolf might be there too?" March 7th spread his hands questioningly.

Welt Yang shook his head. "No... I'm concerned that among our enemies, Blade might also be present..."

"Blade?" Stelle rested his chin on one hand, deep in thought. "But wasn't Blade already captured by Xianzhou?"

"Regardless of whether Blade's arrest is true or not, at least for now... it's highly possible that Blade has already escaped Xianzhou's control," March 7th continued, spreading his hands. "Otherwise, there would be no explanation for why Xianzhou allows outsiders to intervene with the Stellaron Hunters, despite their usual strictness."

"Think about it carefully. If the Cloud Knights have captured members of the Stellaron Hunters, they could simply follow this lead to pursue Kafka. Why involve us to draw him out instead?"

Stelle deduced, "The Alliance is using us as bait..."

"I see, Uncle Yang is truly clever," March 7th admired.

Welt Yang slightly shook his head and said, "Bochang likely guessed this too, which is why he chose to act independently... I only realized it after he refused Jing Yuan's offer. If my assumption is correct, he must also be searching for Blade's whereabouts."

Meanwhile, on the other side, enjoying himself amidst food and leisure, Bochang suddenly sneezed loudly.