In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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Immortal Delight Tea.

It resembled bubble tea at first glance, with edible "black pearls" at the bottom of the cup and a layer of creamed ice drizzled on top.

The first sip was refreshingly cool, carrying a rich milk aroma.

Perfect for enjoying during summer days.

This also reminded Bochang of his past experiences sipping bubble tea back on Earth.

The Immortal Delight Tea tasted exceptionally sweet, much sweeter than any tea he had before, but... it wasn't overpowering or cloying, making it absolutely delightful.

As he continued drinking, Bochang even wondered if there might be some secret ingredient added to make it so delectable.

How else could it taste this amazing?

After finishing one cup...

Bochang found himself craving another.

"The outside world is truly fascinating."

Serval, holding her Immortal Delight Tea, observed everything around Xianzhou Luofu.

The architectural style here was vastly different from Belobog's.

Even the cuisine showed significant variations.

Of course...

What stood out most were the people themselves.

As Bailu guided Bochang and Serval through food and drink, she enthusiastically introduced them to Xianzhou Luofu. Her explanations ranged from local cuisine to green landscapes, then shifted from Xianzhou residents to the Realm-Keeping Commission—essentially discussing whatever came to mind.

Through this dragon girl's insights, Bochang and Serval gained a deeper understanding of Xianzhou Luofu.

The Xianzhou people, with their immeasurable lifespans, ceased aging physically once they reached adulthood.

The fox race, known for lifespans spanning three to four centuries, were astute and dexterous, particularly skilled as pilots.

And among them were the immortal dragon descendants—the Vidyadhara—who aged incredibly slowly and reincarnated via egg formation.

The outlanders, or non-native inhabitants, displayed even greater diversity, encompassing individuals from every conceivable race.

Serval felt that venturing here was indeed the right choice. Staying confined in Belobog would have been akin to observing the world from the bottom of a well. Only by stepping outside could one truly experience the vastness of existence.

"Theoretically, Xianzhou people have infinite lifespan," Bailu said with a hint of melancholy in her voice, "but around a millennium, they typically face the affliction of Mara-Strike."

As a healer, she had encountered this condition far too often. Mara-Strike was an incurable malady, a dark side effect inherent to Changsheng bloodlines.

Its onset seemed linked to intense emotions; thus, to avoid succumbing to Mara-Strike, Xianzhou individuals would take Heartless Pills to suppress their feelings and desires.

It indeed carried a distinct air of the Adepti's detachment.

"Vidyadhara, on the other hand, usually live for five or six hundred years before undergoing rebirth through an egg." Bailu spread her small hands. "Of course... due to the loss of Remembrance during the samsara cycle, one cannot consider them the same individual before and after rebirth."

"Even so, living for five or six centuries is quite remarkable," Serval remarked wistfully. As an ordinary human, her lifespan barely exceeded a century.

Not only did she fall short compared to Vidyadhara, but even foxfolk had longer lifespans.

As for Xianzhou humans, it wasn't worth comparing at all.

Bailu nodded, "Indeed."

The topic of lifespan brought a slightly somber tone to the conversation.

"Lifespan... If I could just draw the Dog Talisman, I'd achieve immortality, and presumably, I might also be able to share its magical power with others, granting them shared eternal life..." Bochang's thoughts drifted away, "While ensuring immortality for a large group may be unfeasible, making a few or even up to ten individuals immortal should still be possible."

The Dog Talisman was one Bochang desperately hoped to obtain. Unfortunately, so far, he hadn't managed to draw it.

Having already acquired four of the twelve talismans, eight more draws would guarantee obtaining the Dog Talisman.

Bochang remained patient. After all... based on current observations, once a talisman is drawn, it seems unlikely to appear again.

If duplicates of talismans started appearing as rewards, it would be utterly frustrating.

Continuing along the main street for some distance, they heard a sudden commotion nearby.

Bochang and his companions looked over to see residents hastily fleeing from that direction, their faces filled with terror.

Regardless of whether they were Xianzhou people, foxfolk, Vidyadharas, or outlanders, everyone reacted the same way.

People scrambled away in panic, while only the Cloud Knights responsible for maintaining order moved against the tide.

Clad in light silver armor and wielding formation blades, these Cloud Knights became the sole hope amidst the chaos.

Amidst the clamor, Bochang picked up on crucial information—monsters.

"Has the Stellaron disaster reached here?"

Bochang couldn't simply stand by. He declared, "Let's go, we must investigate."

"Agreed," Serval and Bailu nodded in unison.

Although nearby Cloud Knights were already rushing towards the commotion,

still...

Bochang decided to offer assistance.

As he prepared to move against the crowd flow...

Serval had a sudden thought and said, "Bailu, perhaps...you should wait here. It might be dangerous ahead."

"Don't worry about me; my martial skills are quite proficient." Bailu placed her hands on her hips confidently.

Bochang wasn't concerned for her safety at all.

After all, despite her small appearance, Bailu was one of the characters from the game, which meant she must have unlocked her fate path. Even if her combat strength wasn't formidable, it would certainly surpass that of ordinary people.

Moreover, if Bochang remembered correctly:

In her character PV, Bailu effortlessly defeated several Cloud Knights.

Worrying about Bailu's safety seemed unnecessary.

Instead, he worried more about those Cloud Knights.

Bochang reached behind his back and drew the Vow Spear. As for why he carried a flying blue spear on his back, it was simply to avoid drawing too much attention.

"Let's go then," Bochang nodded, leading the charge ahead.

Bailu closely followed him.

Serval observed the dragon girl with slight concern but, since Bochang agreed to her presence, there wasn't much she could say. After all...

Bochang was incredibly strong.

He undoubtedly had the confidence to protect Bailu.

With these thoughts in mind... Serval removed her guitar from her back, prepared herself for battle, and joined Bochang and Bailu in their advance.

As soon as some Cloud Knights noticed them, they quickly stepped forward to warn, "Don't proceed any further. Rift creatures have appeared up ahead; follow the crowd and flee for your lives. Leave the monsters to us."

Since they were behind Bochang, the diminutive Bailu went unnoticed by the Cloud Knights.

Just as Bochang was about to explain...

Bailu abruptly leaped onto his back, peeking out and wagging her tail, she exclaimed, "Out of my way! Don't block this young lady's path!"

"Bailu-sama?" The Cloud Knight blocking their path was taken aback.

Many Cloud Knights recognized this dragon girl... In fact, quite a few stationed within the city had either directly or indirectly participated in special operations to apprehend her.

Some Cloud Knights had even been injured by Bailu in the past. Coincidentally, the one standing before them now had suffered such injuries at her hands...

"If it's Lady Bailu, then there's no issue. However, I must remind you... It is rumored that numerous rift creatures have been spotted ahead. Please be extremely cautious."

The Cloud Knights stepped aside.

To prevent any further incidents, Bochang decided to carry Bailu on his back and swiftly charged forward without hesitation.

As for why they didn't fly?

It was simply due to the short distance, coupled with the presence of Serval and Bailu. Thus, running proved more efficient than flying.