My Arms Can Turn into Blades

Chapter 549 - 44: Vacation

"..."

On the beach.

After steadying her posture.

Lin Ying reached out to support Chen Lusi’s arm, and with some effort, raised her head. She gently shook her head, letting her long, black hair fall like a waterfall onto her shoulders again, and then slightly lifted her snow-white chin to look at Chen Lusi.

Then she happened to hear what Chen Lusi said.

"Someone worth complete trust, I think I’ve found them."

"...Who?"

Lin Ying scrutinized Chen Lusi, confirmed he was okay, and curiously asked.

Chen Lusi lowered his head, looked into Lin Ying’s deep, bright, dark brown eyes, and instead of answering, he asked, "Why did you come?"

"I wanted to find you... Is that okay?"

Lin Ying’s rounded, captivating oval face broke into a smile, and she tilted her head.

She did not choose to speak the truth.

Yet, in some ways, this was even more impactful than the truth.

"..."

Chen Lusi looked away, then after a moment of silence, he reached out and combed the soft strands of her hair resting on her shoulder, changing the topic: "Did you use a Shrinking Earth Talisman to get here? Have you been here before?"

"No, but during a previous mission, I visited a nearby city. I just arrived and saw the situation from afar, and that’s why I used a Shrinking Earth Talisman to move here."

Lin Ying gently shook her head: "I thought you were being ambushed."

Chen Lusi gathered her smooth long hair and said softly, "Idiot, so you plan to come over to get ambushed together?"

"..."

Lin Ying rolled her eyes at Chen Lusi, releasing her arm and ignoring him.

But she did not retreat or leave, instead she tucked her hands behind her back, puffed out her chest slightly, allowing Chen Lusi to help arrange her long hair.

Until.

"Ahem."

Li Zheng glanced at the fox intensely staring at Chen Lusi and Lin Ying beside him, then looked at Shanli and Ji Xin, who silently watched them. Finally, unable to resist, he gently coughed to remind his superior.

Chen Lusi snapped back to reality, realizing she was being watched by a group.

She awkwardly lowered her hand and turned back to Ji Xin.

Lin Ying, however, was unfazed, graciously turned around to stand beside Chen Lusi, nodding to Xia Yue and Ji Xin.

"Are you sure?"

Ji Xin organized her thoughts and continued, "We’re still not sure if Lin Ying will be influenced, and if you stay together..."

"It’s okay."

Chen Lusi interrupted Ji Xin: "I trust her."

"..."

Ji Xin looked at Chen Lusi, stayed silent for a while, then turned her head.

Chen Lusi’s words seemed to say ’I trust she won’t be influenced,’ yet also implied ’even if Lin Ying does want to harm me, it’s okay,’ which made her uncomfortable.

Shanli also shifted his gaze and looked down at Ji Xin.

Xia Panqiu slightly tilted her head.

Tang Language... Tang Language did not do the same, but rather, she looked at Chen Lusi, then Lin Ying, finally feeling it was more fun to confide her heart with Hank Machado.

Though not very evident, wasn’t this practically a display of affection?

"Let’s leave it at that."

In the end.

Xia Yue replaced Ji Xin to speak, settling the matter without finding it wrong, only smiling: "After all, the Authority Ability of Chen Lusi isn’t sealed, so even if things go south she won’t just stand there taking hits, only tying up loose ends could be troublesome."

Therefore, whether anyone follows is irrelevant, following Chen Lusi, likely anyone would become like Tang Language, languidly basking in the sun."

"Mm."

Ji Xin had organized her emotions: "What do you plan to do next?"

She looked at Igri Saba’s Spring of Faith, still lying on the beach. Hank Machado’s Spring of Faith had vanished as he disbanded, disappearing without a trace.

Perhaps due to Stone shattering.

"..."

Xia Yue followed Ji Xin’s gaze, pondering: "For me to retaliate in kind... you probably wouldn’t agree, and I can’t leave now, Chen Lusi’s issue urgently needs addressing.

Then let’s inform the Roman Catholic Church of this news, incidentally slap them; aren’t they trying to restore the ’tradition’ of divine right monarchy?"

"Are you saying...?"

"Before detaining, indict the Empowerers of the Roman Catholic Church, Ise Jingu, and Mujin New Church, then spread the information, the idle black market informants will be eager to fan flames."

Xia Yue twisted his neck: "After all, everyone has a heart for gossip, and a Holy Coffin Knight, an Inquisition Level 1 Officer, illegally infiltrating and storming domestically, being caught on spot without their god saving them... isn’t the news explosively fascinating?"

Believe this will cause them considerable trouble, enough to incite doubt in some of the Roman Catholic Church’s less staunch allies... as for more, let’s discuss once Chen Lusi’s issue is resolved."

"..."

Ji Xin was in no rush to respond, lowering her head in thought as if considering the proposal’s feasibility.

After a long time.

She finally raised her head, replying: "I need to review and assess."

"Suit yourself."

Xia Yue shrugged indifferently: "I only assure this can proceed smoothly without interruption or disruption, as for whether to proceed, that’s up to you."

"What about Chen Lusi’s issue?" Ji Xin nodded, then asked about another matter.

Xia Yue hesitated momentarily: "You let Shanli confirm the Celestial Strategy Mansion’s internal information, I’ll return to Kunlun once more."

"Going back for what?"

Ji Xin furrowed her brow slightly, seeming somewhat puzzled.