Chapter 185

The mysterious stranger's voice sounded in the room, as if he had long anticipated their arrival.

Zhou Xuan pushed open the door and saw an old man with white hair and a beard sitting at the table, looking at them with a smile.

"Senior, we..." Zhou Xuan just wanted to say something but was interrupted by the old man.

"I know the purpose of your coming."

The old man waved his hand gently, "But before that, I want to ask you a question."

"What question?"

Zhou Xuan and Xingluo asked in unison.

"Do you believe in each other?"

The old man's eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through the human heart.

Zhou Xuan and Xingluo looked at each other and then nodded firmly.

"Very good."

The old man revealed a satisfied smile, "Then, I can help you."

In the following days, the old man healed Xingluo's injuries with his magical medical arts and taught Zhou Xuan a set of powerful martial arts.

Under the old man's guidance, Zhou Xuan's strength improved rapidly.

And Xingluo also gradually restored her health and vitality during this period.

However, when they were ready to leave, the old man told them a shocking secret:

"Actually, all of this is a conspiracy of the cheaters. They want to control the Disaster Empire by destroying you. But you did not let them succeed. Now, it is time to go back and take back everything that belongs to you."

Zhou Xuan and Xingluo were shocked upon hearing this. But they knew the old man's words were right.

They must return to the Disaster Empire, expose the conspiracy of the cheaters, and regain the trust and support of the citizens.

Thus, they carried the power and wisdom bestowed by the old man and embarked on the journey home. Along the way, they overcame heavy difficulties and challenges and finally returned to the capital of the Disaster Empire.

193. 【Better Just Surrender Obediently!】

There, they engaged in a fierce battle with the cheaters and finally achieved victory.

When the dawn of victory spilled over the earth, Zhou Xuan and Xingluo embraced each other tightly.

They knew that all of this was inseparable from each other's trust and support. And their love also became firmer and deeper in this test.

"We did it." Zhou Xuan whispered in Xingluo's ear.

"Yes, we did it."

Xingluo responded with a smile, "No matter how many difficulties and challenges are waiting for us in the future, as long as we are together, nothing is impossible."

Their voices drifted in the breeze, as if they were declaring their love and faith to the whole world.

And the citizens of the Disaster Empire also found hope and light again at this moment...

Night fell, and the stars were hidden 387 behind heavy cloud layers, as if even the sky was avoiding something.

Zhou Xuan and Xingluo, this pair of partners who had been through wind and rain in the "Honkai: Star Rail" world, were currently curled up in a dilapidated warehouse of an abandoned small town; the surroundings were crumbling walls and scattered debris, and the air was permeated with the smell of mold, dampness, and decay.

On their faces was a complex expression of fatigue and despair intertwined.

"Zhou Xuan, how much further can we run?"

Xingluo's voice was weak; her face was as pale as paper, and the fine beads of sweat on her forehead were mixed with mud, appearing exceptionally disheveled.

In a fierce battle with pursuers, she was unfortunately injured; although the wound had been bandaged simply, the situation was clearly not optimistic.

Zhou Xuan clenched his fists, his gaze firm and complex. He knew well that he was not only Xingluo's comrade-in-arms but also her only reliance.

He took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound steady: "No matter how far, we must persist. There will always be a way out."

However, fate did not seem to intend to let them go easily. Just when they thought they could take a temporary breather, a burst of noisy footsteps broke the silence of the night.

A group of hooligans, like ghosts emerging from the darkness, surrounded them.

"Yo, aren't these the two wanted criminals? Hehe, it really is a case of 'finding something after a long search, only to have it come easily'."

The burly man who was the leader grinned, the long knife in his hand flashing with cold light in the moonlight.

Zhou Xuan quickly protected Xingluo behind him, his eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

He knew this battle was unavoidable and could only fight with all his might.

He whispered to Xingluo: "Stay here and don't move; I'll deal with them."

Xingluo nodded; although her body was weak, her eyes still flickered with unyielding light.

She knew that at this moment, she could not become Zhou Xuan's burden.

The battle was on the verge of breaking out.

Zhou Xuan, relying on his agile movements and precise sword technique, circled with the hooligans.

But there were many opponents, and each one was exceptionally fierce, so he soon felt inadequate.

Every sword swing seemed to exhaust all his strength; every dodge brought him closer to the edge of collapse.

"Zhou Xuan, be careful!"

Xingluo suddenly shouted, and she saw a long knife flash past her line of sight, heading straight for Zhou Xuan's back.

Zhou Xuan felt a chill in his heart and quickly dodged to the side, but his arm was still cut by the blade, and blood instantly stained his sleeve.

"Are you okay?" Zhou Xuan looked back at Xingluo, his eyes full of concern.

Xingluo shook her head, but her face became even paler.

She knew she could not drag it out like this anymore.

She struggled to stand up, but her body seemed to be nailed to the spot, unable to move.

Just then, the hooligans launched a fierce attack again.

Zhou Xuan resisted the opponent's offensive while looking for a chance to escape.

But as time passed, his physical strength was gradually exhausted, and his movements became increasingly sluggish.

"Hahaha, you can't escape! Better just surrender obediently!"

The burly man who was the leader laughed triumphantly.

Zhou Xuan gritted his teeth, his gaze like a torch. He knew he could not just give up like this.

He used his wisdom and technological knowledge to quickly set up a series of traps in the warehouse.

When the first hooligan accidentally triggered a trap, the entire warehouse instantly fell into chaos.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhou Xuan picked up the unconscious Xingluo and rushed out of the warehouse with all his might.

However, just at the moment he was about to rush out of the warehouse gate, a sudden storm struck.

Large raindrops like stones smashed onto his body, making him almost unable to breathe.

"No! I cannot fall!"

Zhou Xuan roared in his heart; he gritted his teeth and continued to run forward.

But the rain became heavier and heavier; his vision became blurred; his physical strength was almost exhausted, and his legs were as heavy as lead.

194. 【Shocking Secret Behind the Scenes!!】

Just then, a strange voice suddenly sounded in his ear: "Zhou Xuan, go east! There is a secret passage there that can leave this small town!"

Zhou Xuan was shocked and quickly looked around, but did not find the speaker.

But that voice was exceptionally clear and firm, as if whispering in his ear.

He had no time to think and immediately adjusted his direction, running wildly toward the east.

Sure enough, as the voice said, not far to the east, he found a secret passage hidden in weeds and chaotic stones.

He drilled in without hesitation, running wildly with Xingluo all the way.

Although the passage was dark and narrow, it was exceptionally safe.

He felt as if he could feel a force pushing him forward, making him no longer feel tired and afraid.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, they rushed out of the other end of the passage.

Outside was an open wilderness; although the rain was still fierce, their hearts were full of hope and light.

"We... we are saved!" Xingluo said weakly in Zhou Xuan's arms.

Zhou Xuan nodded, his eyes slightly red. He held Xingluo tightly, as if to melt her into his own body.

He knew they had experienced too many hardships and suffering along the way; but he also knew that as long as they relied on each other and did not give up hope, nothing could stop their footsteps forward.

"Thank you... that strange voice."

Zhou Xuan said silently in his heart.

He knew that voice might never appear again; but he also believed that the power and guidance given by that voice would accompany them forever. ===== CHAPTER 186 =====