Chapter 575: The Tsundere Aoliweina
That strike directly dismantled the Gama Insect's berserk transformation.
Gaia and Kuta, who had been worried about Li Hao, instantly had their mouths hanging wide open. Holy crap, that actually worked?
It wasn't that this strike was particularly exaggerated, but rather that without the help of a Celestial Weapon, knocking out a Gama with a single punch was simply inconceivable; even with the help of a Celestial Weapon, one would still need to fully utilize their combat system when facing a Gama Insect.
A Human using physical strength alone to knock out a Gama Insect in a berserk state—no one would believe it if they heard it.
"Kuta, give him some treatment," Dasha said.
Kuta flew over, took out his Arcane Scepter, and wrapped Gasimi in a water bubble. Slowly, the water bubble nourished Gasimi, shrinking gradually until it completely vanished. The healing arcane art unique to the Sea People had exceptional effects, and only then did Gasimi open his eyes.
"What's wrong? Why did I fall asleep?" Rubbing his little eyes, Gasimi was a bit amnesiac, but one had to admire the freakish physical strength of the Gama Insect; as long as he was awake, he was as good as new.
Kuta was caught between laughter and tears, "Holy crap, you were knocked into a blackout by the new Big Brother with one punch."
Gasimi's bean-sized eyes rolled, and the antennae on top of his head trembled. Seeming to recall something, he stood up, walked toward Li Hao, and extended his right hand.
Dasha Talan floated to Li Hao's side, "This is the respect of a Gama Warrior. Don't just stand there like a fool, put your right hand on his hand."
Li Hao smiled; isn't this just a Human fist bump?
"Gaia, how about this—you and Li Hao have a match?" Dasha said.
Gaia looked conflicted. He had to destroy Kuta's defense while trying his best not to hurt him, which resulted in a rather large consumption of Universe Power, and he hadn't fully recovered yet. However, he figured the other party must be unfamiliar with Celestial Weapons; after all, Humans had only joined the Star Alliance recently, so it was impossible for them to have a deep understanding.
"Come, let's fight!" Gaia decided to give it a try, "Do you need to rest for a while?"
Li Hao waved his hand with a smile, "It's fine, let's go straight to it."
The two stood their ground, and Gaia took his Celestial Weapon greatsword out from his Star Swift, "Bring out your Celestial Weapon. You don't intend to fight me naked, do you?"
He was also quite curious about the Human's positioning. Seeing Li Hao's attack power was so strong, he was nine times out of ten an attack-type.
Li Hao shrugged awkwardly, "I don't have a Celestial Weapon yet... where can I claim one?"
Gaia and Kuta were dumbfounded, but then they understood; after all, he was a new arrival.
"Then don't use a Celestial Weapon," Dasha said.
Gaia rolled his eyes upon hearing this. If he didn't use a Celestial Weapon, he felt he would be punched to death by Li Hao. He waved his hand generously, "No need to fight. Li Hao is our Ring Chief for now. Once he has a Celestial Weapon, I will challenge him again."
Gaia knew his limits when fighting Kuta—it was an absolute professional counter. Against Li Hao, he felt a bit unsure. Humans were very close to Celestials. He couldn't quite read how he fought Gasimi. If he used a Celestial Weapon, winning would be dishonorable and meaningless.
The Ring Chief of the 207 Ring in the 58th District of the Judgment Anthem was confirmed. Knocking a Gama Insect into a blackout with one punch—this Human must have had a genetic mutation.
Everyone emerged from the Boundary Stone Space. Kuta threw it away directly; the battle had completely wrecked the Boundary Stone, and that space was already unstable.
Li Hao, standing to the side, forcefully suppressed the urge to pick it back up. Having come to the Judgment Anthem, he truly felt that Kepler was far too backward; he wanted to carry everything back. Coming to the Judgment might be a very good opportunity.
"Brothers, let's celebrate such a happy moment!" Kuta was an optimist, essentially a pure, rich second-generation kid protected by everyone. It was well-known that Sea People loved parties; they would find any reason or no reason at all to have a good time, and it was clear Kuta was a standout among them.
However, before he could be happy for more than a few seconds, his Star Swift rang. His happy face immediately collapsed, and he answered it very reluctantly, "Sis, yes, I'm settled in. Sigh, I can take care of myself. Don't keep calling my Star Swift, you're bullying me... Ah? How is that possible? No, no, everyone is good friends!"
"Ah, Ring Chief, it's not me, I'm too lazy and not suited to be this..." Kuta refused to concede on the surface.
Aoliweina on the other end of the Star Swift was unhappy. How could the dignified heir of the Palani be subordinate to others?
Gasimi and Li Hao exchanged a glance. They clearly remembered Kuta's sister. Although they didn't know what the aesthetic standards of the Insectoids were, from a Human aesthetic perspective, Kuta's sister was definitely a top-tier beauty, and her petite figure made her look even more like someone who had walked out of ancient Human mythology.
"My sister wants to treat us to a meal." Kuta was speechless. They had already come here, yet she still managed him like a child, but he didn't dare to resist, "She's a person who is ugly and has a bad temper, but who told her to be my sister? Everyone just do it for my sake."
"If Aoliweina heard you say that, would she beat you to death?" Dasha said calmly. She was, of course, familiar with Aoliweina, but they were old rivals. Essentially, there was no real conflict; their horoscopes just didn't match, and they didn't find each other pleasing to the eye.
"That's fine, we're all friends when we're out and about." Actually, when Li Hao heard about the treat, he had already agreed, he just acted a little reserved for a moment.
Kuta nodded happily; this was giving him face, "If any of you take a fancy to her, why don't you marry her? Although she looks average, her dowry is generous."
Gaia's eyes lit up, but upon hearing "looks average," they dimmed again. Li Hao wanted to say something but stopped; he wasn't sure if this was considered not good-looking, so what did a good-looking one look like?
"That's not right, you should be a high-level branch of the Palani from Helavis," Gaia said, "Oh, Palani means the coexistence of beauty and wisdom. Males consider folds to be beautiful, which also represents talent. Females, like us Celestials, should be the same as Humans."
"No, my sister grew up crooked, and her temper is foul. If it weren't for the generous dowry prepared by the family, I feel she wouldn't be able to get married. You guys be careful with your words, she still has some strength." Kuta was a bit of a paper tiger; it looked like he didn't get beaten less at home.
"Haha, I have heard of Aoliweina's great name; she is a prominent figure in the Judgment Anthem." Gaia laughed it off. Outsiders all knew this, so she couldn't be bad.
After everyone met, Gaia kept circling around Aoliweina, constantly fawning over her. In the words of Ma Laoshi, he was a total "lick-dog." In terms of rank, Li Hao still thought Ma Laoshi was stronger; if he had come to a place like this, he would definitely be like a fish in water.
There was something wrong with Kuta's eyes. Damn it, this is called average? Then what is not average?
Moreover, this petite and exquisite figure of the Sea People was unique. Intermarriage between Celestials, Sea People, and the Ghost Race was very common, and the wonders within were not something to be told to outsiders. The only difference was that the Ghost Race could not produce offspring when intermarrying with other races, but when engaging in physical activities, there was an indescribable pleasure.
Celestials and Sea People could produce offspring—isn't that magical? The six major civilizations of the Star River essentially shared a common origin. The Star-Forging Dragon Race could as well. This might contain the secrets of their origins that they had yet to uncover.
Sea People valued a sense of ritual, and they had always been very competitive regarding marriage... Perhaps he could consider another way to revitalize the Rastaya Family.
Aoliweina was very calm. It was clear that she was no stranger to people fawning over her like Gaia; she couldn't be bothered to pay attention. However, she was very surprised to see Li Hao, looking him up and down, and he actually wasn't missing any arms or legs.
"How are you still alive?" Aoliweina scrutinized Li Hao, "That makes no sense."
"Aoliweina, he is the Ring Chief of my jurisdiction, speak politely." Dasha said calmly, floating right beside Li Hao.
Aoliweina had, of course, seen her and knew who she was, but she deliberately ignored her. This was a contest between women.
"Heh, Dasha, are you kidding me? With my brother here, even if this blond guy is at his worst, he's a Celestial noble; at his worst, he's a Gama Insect. You're telling me this Human is your Ring Chief?!" Aoliweina laughed.
"Sis, he really is the Ring Chief. During the sparring, he didn't wear a Celestial Weapon and punched Gasimi into amnesia. He's fierce as hell!" Kuta said hurriedly. Thinking about it now, it was still astonishing; could it have been a fluke?
Aoliweina was stunned, looking at Li Hao with a sense of disbelief.
Li Hao smiled slightly and extended his hand, "I am Li Hao, an Earthling. Kuta has always been saying he has a very excellent sister."
Aoliweina's originally cold face softened instantly upon hearing this. She glanced at Kuta and touched Li Hao's hand lightly, "Sure enough, those who can come to the Judgment all have something to them. Among the new civilizations, you can be considered to have made history. No wonder that Orc, Lalutu, was finished off."
"Ah, what? That Orc is dead?" Kuta was stunned. He had thought Li Hao had only managed to escape the pursuit.
Of course, an Orc was not in the eyes of the group. At least Li Hao didn't look that bad. No one mentioned the gravity issue, because for these civilizations, even the Sea People, who were not known for their physical strength, didn't care. It could only be said that the gap between civilizations was still very large.
Unknowingly, Aoliweina seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally elevating Li Hao.
Then, as the older sister, Aoliweina arranged for everyone to have a simple meal. In the Anthem, all dining, accommodation, and the use of Anthem facilities were fee-based. Of course, if one didn't have money for the moment, they could owe it first and pay it back in the future.
Then Li Hao, Dasha, Gaia, and Gasimi looked at the fifty-plus dishes in front of them, which included not only Celestial delicacies but also those of the Sea People, the Insectoids, and the specialties favored by the Ghost Race.
"The conditions here are just like this, everyone just make do. In a while, the family's chef team will arrive, and then I will formally host everyone. My brother just likes to be extravagant, like a nouveau riche; everyone please bear with him." Aoliweina did not forget to educate Kuta.
"Sis, my brothers are all here, this is too much of a 'making do'." Kuta also felt a bit embarrassed, "Even if it's simple, it shouldn't be this simple."
"Cough, cough, this is actually fine. We are all our own people, we don't mind." Gaia was also a noble and had seen his fair share of grandeur, but compared to the golden extravagance, it was a bit... the key was that this pair of siblings really thought this was just "making do."
Dasha's attention was always on Li Hao; she was not very interested in the others, and she did not even respond to the several intentional probes from Aoliweina.
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