Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

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The Law Master hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

She really wanted to say that it was you and Cocolia who limited Liu Bai's performance.

Their prince was absolutely capable of taking down Ruan Mei, but unfortunately there were too many onlookers, and their prince wasn't the type to get more excited the more people watched him.

The reason Liu Bai is able to maintain his composure now is not because he is a gentleman or very restrained, but simply because Mei and Cocolia's incredulous gazes are getting in the way.

“Well…” Cocolia hesitated, “Should we…stop them? After all, the doctors from Anti-Entropy might show up at any time.”

It's less about saying it to Mei and more about saying it to herself.

. . . . . .

Chapter 265 Peruvelli: This woman must be killed.

"Hmph... As expected, you're still flirting with other women, and using the same old methods. Is drugging the only thing you can do?"

Peruvieri came downstairs with a cold face—well, Peruvieri is the only one staying at home right now.

Ever since the incident involving the Love Elixir, he and Peruvieri have been in a delicate state of cold war.

We've been eating at different tables and staying in different places; we haven't had a word to say to each other for several days.

Despite Liu Bai's appearance, he still chats with Natasha and others when he has free time in the evenings—after all, that's what chat apps are for.

Does this mean I'm experiencing the complexities of parent-child relationships a decade ahead of schedule?

"Good afternoon, Peilu." Bai gently lifted Ruan Mei's head, temporarily separating herself from Ruan Mei.

"Hmph." Peruvieri didn't even bother with a proper answer.

"Things are about to get even more complicated, aren't they?" Mei sighed, watching Peruvier slowly descend the stairs. "Maybe we'll have to deal with two people's issues now?"

"What could possibly happen between him and me?"

Peruvéli glared at Mei.

Mei shrugged, looking indifferent.

This family is quite interesting; the fierce-looking people are usually very good-tempered, while those who always have a smile on their face are not so easy to mess with.

"When I mentioned the daughter and her stepmother, what were you thinking?"

Mei and Peruvieri are about the same age and have a decent relationship, so she doesn't speak very politely to him.

"...I'm talking about my stepmother."

After retorting, Peruvier realized that arguing with Mei was pointless, and turned to look at Liu Bai and Ruan Mei, who were snuggling together.

Is this your daughter?

Ruan Mei pursed her lips slightly and then looked at Peruvier with curiosity—although Ruan Mei also knew Peruvier.

"She's not some vixen, is she?"

"Hey...you better watch your mouth."

Ruan Mei's words successfully turned Peruvieri's gaze cold.

"What's wrong? Isn't she just a little vixen masquerading as a daughter?"

Facing Peruvéli, Nguyen Mai's tone returned to its usual coldness, and thus, the question sounded like a statement to her, undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire.

"Vixen, are you talking about yourself?"

A blazing scythe emerged from Peruvieri's hand.

"You've only been here for less than a week and you're already thinking about sleeping with someone? You're the vixen here, aren't you?"

Peruvieri seems to have forgotten that Nguyen Mai is currently under the influence of drugs.

"The one who is not loved is the third party."

Ruan Mei smiled and replied, then leaned her head delicately against Liu Bai's chest.

"...Liu Bai, is that what you think too?"

Peruvelle addressed Liu Bai by his full name, a practice she hadn't done in a long time.

Liu Bai looked at the flaming scythe pointing at him and his lips twitched.

Actually... it wouldn't be bad to use both of them together—Liu Bai really wanted to say that.

“Cocolia, you go pull Ruan Mei, and I’ll go pull Peruvéli.”

While Liu Bai was pondering how to subtly express the sentiment, "It's alright, we're both just as rough," Mei reacted first.

Mei had never been in a fight, so she naturally couldn't see that Peruvier was currently putting on a brave front but being weak inside.

All she knew was that things had escalated to the point of drawing knives, and if she didn't stop them soon, blood might be spilled.

“Peluru, what do you have to say to someone who has taken drugs?” Mei said, trying to comfort her.

Those words made Peruvieri's expression relax.

Hmm... that makes sense. She was acting irrationally after taking the medicine.

"And Peru, didn't you realize that you just subconsciously admitted it..."

"I didn't admit to anything!"

Peruvelle paused, then awkwardly put away her sickle.

She realized that her actions just now were a competition for favor... and to make matters worse, she was in the midst of a cold war with Liu Bai.

"Tsk!"

"Right, right? We still can't get angry. Staying calm is more important than anything else."

Mei continued to comfort him, drawing on all the social experience she had practically never had in high school.

Peruvelli nodded slightly, agreeing with Mei's statement. She was originally an assassin and had endured hardship and humiliation under Kujavina for so long, so she was never lacking in calmness and rationality... It was just that she was a little irrational when facing Liu Bai.

—Or rather, a complicated girlish heart.

Of course, on the bright side, it means you don't have to hide your true thoughts too much at home.

Peruvieri was somewhat persuaded by Mei, but she didn't have any intention of turning around immediately. Instead, she kept her eyes on Cocolia.

It's obvious he's saying, "I'll only leave if you drag this woman away."

Cocolia was slightly embarrassed—although she had no experience in love, her experience as a Great Guardian was not for nothing.

After a brief moment of astonishment, Cocolia realized what Liu Bai was thinking.

She felt that it was good for them to give Liu Bai and Ruan Mei some space.

How Liu Bai deals with Ruan Mei—whether he takes her or remains unmoved—is none of their business.

However, Peruvieri was clearly not easily fooled by Mei—or rather, she listened to Mei's advice and calmed down.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Ruan Mei."

Cocolia took a deep breath and prepared for Ruan Mei.

During this time, Liu Bai nodded to Cocolia.

It's not the best outcome, but it's not the worst either—at least we don't have to pretend to be virtuous.

"Oh, right, Cocolia, go to the workshop and get a camera. I need to keep a record of it."

"The camera in the workshop?" Cocolia's intuition told her that anything kept in the workshop was somewhat dangerous.

"Yes, just one, it's on the shelf near the door."

"...It's not something dangerous, is it?"

"No, it's just that when you look at the photos, you feel like you're actually there. It's a rather interesting little toy."

Cocolia: "..."

So this is actually not a good thing either!

Cocolia wanted to complain, but her composure as the Great Guardian kept her mouth shut and she silently went upstairs.

"Should we record this moment?"

Ruan Mei had a shy and excited expression on her face.

Peruvieri looked at Ruan Mei in this state and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

Let's see when you come to your senses...

"Um... what if these two really do get together..." Mei coughed lightly and said hesitantly.

If these two really get together in the future, wouldn't that be a special kind of play between the young couple?

Is this something to be happy about?

"...Mei, it seems you're quite good at dating."

Peruvée, who had just been doused with cold water, looked at Mei indifferently.

This person's words are really hurtful.

"Is this a compliment?" Mei asked, a little embarrassed.

Being praised for being good at dating when I have zero dating experience is inexplicably exciting.

“No, what I mean is, isn’t it enough to just make sure those two don’t succeed?” Peruvieri’s eyes were as cold as knives.

"Isn't that still a lingering connection?"

“…” Peruvieri remained silent, watching Ruan Mei’s frantic attack and Liu Bai’s exhaustion. After a moment of hesitation, she said, “Mei, you are really suited to being in a relationship—literally.”

Mei is quite something to be able to throw two buckets of cold water on her head in a row—although she was partly to blame.

"Ahem, I personally don't have that intention at the moment." Mei coughed twice.

"Then what do you think of Liu Bai?"

"You doubt me?"

"Just a casual question."

"It's just so-so."

This answer made Peruvier glance at Mei, and then silently put Mei in the "potential enemy/villain" category in her mind.

This is just so-so, and that's the biggest problem!

How could a normal person have a mediocre impression of Liu Bai? Even disregarding his personality, his looks alone are enough to make a strong impression, right?

When she first met Liu Bai, she had high expectations for him because of his good looks—although now she realizes that her expectations were too low.

After all, who knew her relationship with Liu Bai would develop to this point?

Getting back to the point, Mei, the only person in your family who dares to eat your food is Liu Bai, who has also taught Liu Bai knowledge—those who have taught him all give him rave reviews, and Liu Bai fully supports you in scientific research.

Now you're giving me a "so-so" answer?

Either they were too shy to tell the truth in front of Liu Bai, or they deliberately lowered their guard.

...Although I probably wouldn't be happy if Mei really praised Liu Bai too much.

(Peruveli, when did you become such a pretentious woman...)

While Peruvieri was struggling with her decision, Cocolia also took the camera down.

"Is this it?"

"Yes." Bai nodded; there was only this one camera.

"Do you want to take a picture?" Ruan Mei asked expectantly. "Then let's do it again."

One more time, what?

Liu Bai was slightly confused, but at this moment Ruan Mei had already stood on tiptoe.

"...It's decided, I'm going to kill this shameless woman."

Looking at the filthy scene before her, Peruvian spoke in a calm tone, uttering words that sent chills down one's spine.

"We absolutely must kill her, tear her to pieces."

"I think if you saw this, you wouldn't just want to kill her, Peilu." Mei pushed up her glasses... No matter how many times she saw it, this scene still made her blush a little. "Ahem, but killing someone isn't allowed, is it?"