I am a businessman from all over the world, not a profiteer!

"I can let you go, but you need to leave the binding key behind."

Sakura looked at Theresa and the others who were beginning to think of retreating. Although their strength was average, it was too dangerous to put the restraint key in the hands of others!

Although she is now a star core body, the ability to restrain all energy is likely to work on her.

"I'll cover your retreat! Fu Hua, take Theresa and leave!"

After saying this, Jizi rushed towards Ying with a big sword, not giving Theresa time to think.

She was already a dead person with one foot half in the coffin, and she had long been prepared to sacrifice herself.

Sakura nimbly dodged Jizi's violent attacks. Her eyes were always on Theresa, but when she saw the gray-haired girl with glasses next to Theresa, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

Is that Hua?

Why is she here?

Wasn't she with Dr. Mebius?

Wait, something's not right. She's not the "Hua" I know...

"Dean, this might be a little painful, please bear with it."

Fu Hua glanced at Theresa's blue arm. Was her nerves blocked by acupressure?

To be able to do this in a split second of fighting, the familiar-looking pink-haired woman must be a master of assassination!

Theresa watched as Fu Hua pressed her arm a few times, and then she felt a sharp pain, which made her gasp.

"Hiss! It hurts! Huh? I can feel my hands!"

Theresa stretched her arms, then grabbed the Oath of Judas on her back and ran towards the battlefield.

"Jizi, I'm here to help you!"

Looking at the cross that was smashing towards her face, Sakura easily saw through Theresa's attack route, nimbly stepped back to avoid it, and at the same time bent down and placed one hand on her waist to make an Iai gesture.

"moment!"

"Ugh?!"

The attack was so fast that no one present could react. They only saw a flash of blue light, and then Theresa's body fell to the ground.

Taking advantage of the moment when others were stunned, Ying grabbed the Oath of Judas on the ground, preparing to take this extremely dangerous Key of God away first.

"Ha! You've taken the bait!"

The golden chains tied up Sakura's arms. Looking at Sakura tied up by the chains, Theresa rubbed her painful neck.

She felt that if she didn't have the genes of the Honkai Beast Vishnu in her body, she would probably be killed instantly!

Fortunately, she had no weapon in her hand and no killing intention towards herself and the others. Otherwise, Theresa felt that if the other party had used a little more strength, she might really have chopped off her neck...

"Who are you? And what did you do to Rita?"

"..."

Ying remained silent. She looked at the golden chains on her body. How could she not become powerless the first moment?

Although the star core in her body was affected to some extent, it could still provide normal power...

"Don't waste your energy. Since you know this is the binding key, you must also understand that its chains are impossible to break free..."

As soon as Theresa finished speaking, Sakura shattered Judas's chains, causing Theresa's face to turn livid instantly.

Is she being a jinx today?!

"Is this right here?"

The surrounding buildings began to freeze, and Theresa and others' retreat was blocked by the suddenly rising ice wall. Kevin stared at the constraint key on the ground.

"It seems I'm not too late..."

Kosmo stood on the roof of the building on the left, looking at Sakura who had just broken free from the chains, and felt fortunate that his companion did not fall down.

"Sister Ying, I brought your knife here!"

The cat girl Paduo sneaked her head out from the corner and presented an ice-blue sword to Sakura as if offering a treasure.

"Restraints...damn it!"

The Flame Demon descended like a meteor and roared at Theresa and the others in a murderous voice. As soon as Qianjie came up, he entered a state of artificial collapse.

"Please do not act rashly, or you will die in their hands."

A gentle male voice appeared in Theresa and Jizi's minds. Su's warning made them completely let down their resistance.

They were already at a disadvantage in terms of combat power, and the opponent also had a guy who could invade their minds. How could they fight?

Fu Hua looked at these extremely familiar figures, she fell silent, and some fragmented fragments of memories appeared in her mind.

156

Chapter 156 Theresa: Rita, you are the traitor!

"kindness?"

Xingyun, who had just brought back Cocolia's body, happened to meet the heroes who were escorting Theresa and others back.

How come Theresa and the others from the Far East Branch are here?

"Mr. Xingyun, I'll leave this binding key to you for safekeeping."

Su gave the Oath of Judah to Xingyun. He was the strongest among them, and it would be best to give him the dangerous Key of God for safekeeping.

For these heroes, the divine grace barrier of the Key of Constraint will actually limit the display of their strength. It will only be of some use when they encounter specific Herrschers, such as the Corrosion Herrscher.

Xingyun took over the Oath of Judas, stroked the delicate lines on the cross, and smiled, obviously very satisfied with this collection.

"Come to think of it, I've also forged a Key of Constraint before, and today I finally have the chance to see the real thing... huh?"

"What's wrong? Is this a mass-produced imitation?"

Noticing the flash of surprise in Xingyun's eyes, Su asked nervously.

Could it be that this binding key is a replica?

After all, Sakura had told them on the way back that she had broken through the chains of the Binding Key through strength alone.

At first, they thought it was because the bonus from the star core was too terrifying...

"Nothing, this is indeed the real thing. I just sensed a special will in it..."

Xingyun couldn't quite pinpoint the true nature of this will. Perhaps it was the will of the Ruler, or perhaps the "God" of the Collapse, or perhaps the lingering afterglow of the Saint...

Forget it, let’s put it away first!

After putting Judas's Oath into the system warehouse, Xingyun turned his attention to Theresa and others.

"Don't be so nervous, I'm a good person."

"A good person wouldn't say something like that..."

Theresa complained quietly. Although she was initially impressed by the man's appearance, the prisoner's situation brought her back to the cruel reality.

Hearing the sound of swallowing saliva, Theresa turned her head to look at the blushing Wuliangta Jizi next to her, and kicked her calf in frustration.

Jizi! The person in front of you is an enemy! You're blushing like a bubble teapot!

She can even be infatuated with her enemies. Is this what a woman in her thirties is like?

"It seems there's some misunderstanding between us, but it doesn't matter. We can sit down and make a pot of tea and talk slowly."

Xingyun smiled like a gentleman and spoke to the three of them kindly, causing the cheeks of the ladies present to blush.

As soon as they entered the villa, Rita, dressed in a maid outfit, bent down to greet them.

"Welcome home, Master."

"Rita?"

Theresa looked at Rita in confusion. There was no sign of abuse on her body, and her mental state seemed healthy... What the hell!

Why did she call Xingyun "Master"?

Could it be that Rita is actually a member of Mission Impossible? She was originally one of them, but was just a destiny that infiltrated later?

After all, according to grandpa, Rita has only been missing for one day!

How is it possible that the enemy has brainwashed Rita in less than a day!

The spirit of an S-class Valkyrie is not that fragile. Moreover, as a destiny agent, Rita herself has undergone many special trainings in counter-interrogation!

"! Lady Theresa, why are you here?"

When Rita saw Theresa's appearance, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she soon realized that her reaction was inappropriate.

"Because you lost contact here, grandpa asked me to come over to investigate."

"Bishop Otto's order?"

Rita couldn't help but frown when she heard the reason why Theresa and others came to Changkong City.

She was killed instantly. Didn't Bishop Otto ask Theresa and the others to come here just to send her off?

"Heh, Otto, I think I can guess what he's thinking."

Xingyun listened to the conversation between the two, analyzed the general situation in his mind, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

Otto was probably frightened by the fact that he burned the satellite with one glance, and from his action records in Changkong City in the past two days, he analyzed that he was a good person who leaned towards the order camp, so he deliberately sent Theresa, the silly and sweet girl, over to test their intentions and see if they could communicate.

It is estimated that the missile system of Tianming has locked onto Changkong City. As long as something happens to Theresa, Otto will launch the Honkai fission missile to destroy the city with nuclear weapons.

Although Theresa, as Otto's adopted granddaughter, holds a certain position in his heart, this man will abandon her without hesitation when the need arises.

What's more, Otto has placed his hopes of resurrecting Kallen on Houkai. Any variables that hinder his plan or are too powerful to be controlled by him are this man's enemies.

This is how Cecilia, the former strongest S-class Valkyrie, died, and Siegfried almost died there.

"Okay, Rita, make some tea for the guests first, and prepare some snacks. Um... remember to prepare some bitter melon flavor."

"Your will is at my command, my Lord."

Rita gracefully lifted the hem of her skirt and saluted, then walked towards the kitchen.

Theresa looked at Rita who was completely obedient to Xingyun, and she was sure in her heart that she was an undercover agent who infiltrated Tianming!

I'm so shocked! Tianming was able to become an S-rank Valkyrie through an undercover agent!

Is grandpa blind?

After coming to the living room and sitting down, Theresa kept a frown on her face, expressing her protest to Xingyun with her eyes.

"Ms. Himeko, can you shake my hand?"

"Of course!"

Wuliangta Jizi nervously held the hand that Xingyun extended. His hand was so soft!

There is also a refreshing fragrance on her body, which doesn't smell like perfume. Could this be the body odor that only exists in legends?

"As expected, the artificial stigmata have severely eroded your body. I have already healed you and adjusted the artificial stigmata in your body. You should be able to use them without any side effects in the future."

Hearing Xingyun's caring words, Ji Zi thought she was hallucinating. Until she actually felt a lot more relaxed, she clenched her fists again to test her current strength.

"Huh? Your body really doesn't hurt anymore, and your strength has increased a lot?"

"Himeko?"

"Don't worry, Theresa, I feel like I'm really feeling better..."

Wuliangta Jizi said to Theresa who had a worried look in her eyes, and then looked at Xingyun who was smiling again.

Sure enough, he is not a bad guy!

When they met, he was just a little surprised, but there was no malice in his eyes.

And after seeing the strength of Sakura and the others, Wuliangta Himeko also understood how much Sakura had let them off before...

"Ms. Fu Hua, can you shake my hand too?"

"I am not injured."

Fu Hua shook her head at Xing Yun. Although she recognized the heroes around her, there was no trace of Xing Yun in her memory.

He was either a forgotten comrade-in-arms, or he simply didn't know him. The appearance of these resurrected heroes was probably related to this man.