Collapse, survive

At least she's ranked as an S-class Valkyrie over there, and her academic performance can't be a drag, unlike her incompetent older sister Kiana, who still...

A-rank Valkyrie?

Wait a minute, Fang Jie was stunned. When did Kiana level up? Who gave her the upgrade? Her combat strength may have met the requirements, but what about her education level?

Will the End Bug be able to pass the exam?

Fang Jie realized he was probably drunk and started to recall that this should still be the formidable Kiana who got 0 points in history and a total of 21 points in other subjects.

If it weren't for the various tutoring sessions and field missions from Himeko, Bronya, and the Immortal, Kiana would really have been held back a year and had to call the others her seniors.

And now that St. Freya Academy has been upgraded to such a state, she actually...

Theresa, have you fallen?

Theresa said, "I'm about to die prematurely, so what's the point of repeating a year like Kiana? She's always out on fieldwork and having a blast."

The Pure Land of the Past is a huge topic, so I'll give it a lot of points.

The most crucial point is that even if Kiana truly possessed the qualifications for A-rank, Theresa would not have given Kiana an A-rank status. This is because Valkyrie assessments above A-rank require reporting to headquarters and formal approval from the bishop before being entered into the system. Theresa is not stupid; of course, she would hide Kiana's achievements and suppress her performance.

Now there's nothing to fear. Otto is still hiding, and the two sides are at odds with Walter, who often does sit-ups in a state of sudden death... This is a rare instance where Walter is willing to put down what he's doing and 'rest'.

If Otto reveals even the slightest flaw, he will be ganged up on and beaten up by a group of people.

Karma comes in this lifetime.

Therefore, in the current timeline where even the End Worms are probably unable to hold on, Kiana, without being suppressed, has become one of the few A-rank Valkyries in the entire Far East Branch, the Herrscher's lair. If it weren't for her really poor academic performance, it would be reasonable for her to be rated S.

Unlike the End Worm, who has worked so hard for so many years and barely managed to get a B-rank, which Himeko wouldn't accept if it weren't for the exam and ranking...

Well, there's no need to take this so seriously.

Fang Jie felt he was probably really drunk. He picked up the drunkard Sui Yang, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, and wrapped Xiao Sanyue in bubbles with one hand without giving up, and took him away.

It's still a girly pink bubble, so it doesn't count as kidnapping.

Xing also lay on it for transportation.

……

……

“That’s very life-like.”

Ten demons in the forest are not as good as one demon at your side.

The only place Suiyang should visit is the Demon-Suppressing Pagoda in Suiyuan Garden.

There was no need for the [Hidden Moon Gourd] at all. Huo Huo simply threw the Sui Yang that Fang Jie had casually grabbed into the Demon Suppression Tower, where the floating smoke was still cursing and swearing.

"I thought everyone would take a break today, but I didn't expect you to be so busy."

Expel the evil spirits and capture the demons.

But while working hard, we also need to rest well. Huo Huo doesn't plan to use the ghost-catching team like crows. Today, she also wants to do some things by herself.

That's right, it's the tail.

As each year's sun fell into the net, after enjoying a few pleasant days of living alone, Huo Huo couldn't help but think of that guy. Over the years, she had almost gotten used to having a will-o'-the-wisp-like tail; if it weren't for that...

Oh dear, wouldn't that be even worse, turning into a tailless little fox girl?

It should be noted that when Huo Huo was a child, she was often looked at differently because her tail was different from that of other little fox people. Later, she was even directly recruited by the factory into the Ten Kings Division, which was comparable to being assigned to a funeral home.

Although indispensable, it is truly the underworld.

"I envy how energetic you all are; you look so full of life."

As she spoke, Huo Huo glanced curiously at March, who was still asleep.

You're so tired, you might as well take a rest.

She meant well, but a pair of wicked hands reached out from behind her: "Huo Huo, hehe, my Huo Huo, so cute, so soft, so fragrant..."

Xing looks a bit eerie.

Wow!

Huo Huo was startled by the sudden increase in her viewing angle, and a long leg with a mouth full of "tea-like" breath brushed against her face like a crow occasionally.

"You, Trail Blazers, are you drunk?"

"How can drinking tea make you drunk?"

"Isn't this just drunken nonsense?"

"That's not important, my Huo Huo..."

Seeing this, Fang Jie slapped his forehead. To be honest, although he didn't like drinking tea, he actually had a pretty high alcohol tolerance. Perhaps staying sober was a necessity for him, rather than using alcohol to numb himself.

When he really needed it, he plunged headlong into the "nothingness," where everything was sweet and tempting.

"So it's not because of Suiyang that we came to Suiyuan specifically, but because we're looking for Yanqing like this...tsk tsk."

Fang Jie was truly afraid that Xing would pull out a baseball bat and beat Yan Qing up while drunk.

Feixiao also fought back, giving Jingyuan a real headache.

However, Huo Huo clearly couldn't handle this blatant audacity: "Let go of me! Fang Jie, save me!"

Fang Jie is still using bubbles to help Xiao Sanyue sleep peacefully; they're so soft and cozy, just like her big bed, perfect for catching up on sleep.

"I'm sorry, Huo Huo, this guy is crazy and I can't stop him. As compensation, is there anything you want to know or anything you need help with?"

"why is it like this……"

Huo Huo understood that Fang Jie would no longer stop Xing.

Even crows...

The crow, sitting meticulously at its desk, remained unmoved.

Huo Huo looked dejected, her ears were listless, and Xing kept sticking to her. After thinking about it, she thought, "Well, it's already like this anyway." She said, "I... I do have something I want to ask. Fang Jie, do you know where the tail went? I asked Fu Yan, and it gave me a clue, but... I don't really believe it."

This is the benefit of wearing [calcite]. Some of Suiyang's seductive words lose their power to provoke emotions. Huo Huo is also a professional judge, and even if she is worried about the tail, she will not be easily deceived.

Of course, it's uncertain whether she'll continue thinking about it.

Fang Jie glanced in the direction of Han Ya, but the stunningly beautiful woman, whose sudden death was quite alluring, remained unmoved.

"Huo Huo, are you looking for your tail?"

"Yes, I went to some places where the tail might be hiding, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Fuyan also said that the tail was torn to pieces like hers and turned into a small flame that can't remember anything. I don't believe it. Fuyan was beaten so badly by you guys and it didn't break to pieces. It's just scaring me."

Even so, Huo Huo was somewhat worried, which was exactly what Fu Yan wanted to achieve. One attempt wasn't enough to stir Huo Huo's emotions, but several attempts would eventually succeed.

Because a person's destiny is determined by their character.

Choices determine the future.

Xing was furious: "Don't you dare bully Huo Huo!"

He put down the little fox girl and ran to confront Fuyan. She was already swearing fluently, having learned this skill very quickly, and had become a little female ghost star with the temperament of a succubus.

Fang Jie felt dizzy again: "Tail is hiding in a very safe place now. Don't worry, it won't fall apart and forget everything, nor can it escape the Immortal Ship. Huo Huo, you can enjoy the days without having to shoulder the responsibility of sealing her, until you are ready again."

To give the crow some face, Fang Jie didn't directly accuse her of grabbing its tail.

That shameful thing ran away in pursuit of freedom, only to be caught by crows before it had gone three miles.

"I see. That's good. The Ten Kings Division is currently retrieving Suiyang. Even if they see the tail, it will be imprisoned. I will personally imprison the tail!"

Huo Huo breathed a sigh of relief, straightened her hat and ears which had been stuck on crookedly by the stars, and waved the command flag with great momentum.

"Wake up!"

The shot was aimed at Xing, and before she could even reach Fuyan, a green light flashed across her body.

It also affected the youngest child.

The latter turned over and continued her sweet sleep.

Comfortable!

Xing scratched his head: "What's wrong with me...?"

"You can embarrass yourself by thinking about it."

Fang Jie felt a bit more refreshed. Huo Huo, this little cutie, is really amazing in some ways, but she's not without her weaknesses.

"Huo Huo, you should be more careful about yourself than worrying about your tail."

"Eh? I, I'm fine. Don't be fooled by how easily the Pioneers kidnapped me. I'm actually quite powerful. If I wanted to run, no one could catch me... although they certainly couldn't catch Lady Dragon Girl either."

Huo Huo proudly said that she was very good at running.

"But Huo Huo has coexisted with the Sui Yang for a long time and has probably become accustomed to this state. Now that the tail has left, your body is completely defenseless against the other Sui Yang, just like this..."

Fang Jie also waved the command flag, but Kuku emitted purple energy, causing Huo Huo to freeze with a start, feeling a familiar sense of being possessed.

Are you also a Suiyang?

No, it's just that one of the Illusions is sealed within me, not to mention the many planets within my destiny universe that are even closer to the original form of the Star Spirit than the Year Sun.

"The ghost-catching team's mission isn't difficult because Huo Huo is really professional, but our strongest point is also the easiest part to go wrong. Huo Huo, if you get into a dangerous situation, it will defeat the purpose of forming the team."

"I understand. I won't act alone. I will face any situation together with everyone."

Huo Huo isn't stupid.

Although she is the professional judge, she should theoretically protect everyone and guide them in dealing with Suiyang.

However, the nameless guests were really too strong. Even the seemingly timid Su Chang and Xiao Gui Zi were actually warriors of yang energy. The ghost-catching team made smooth progress all the way, only encountering setbacks in the memories they recalled.

Huo Huo may be cowardly and reckless, but she's not stupid.

In March, Sleeping Beauty continued to sleep in the Little Mermaid's bubble. Xing didn't get the same treatment as the fry and continued to go to find Fuyan to fight.

Fang Jie then approached the crow.

stare~

Big-breasted judge, don't you have anything to say?

Just as Huo Huo secretly called her the Talkative Judge to distinguish her from Xue Yi, Fang Jie secretly called her the Big-Breasted Judge.

The crow remained expressionless and tight-lipped: "No."

"I haven't asked yet."

Fang Jie was amused by her. Compared to Xueyi, who was consistent inside and out, Han Ya could be quite humorous at times, especially since she was clearly a chatterbox. It's just that her personality was too deceptive.

The crow took out the Hidden Moon Gourd from its sleeve, glanced in the direction of Huo Huo, and lowered its voice: "The tail, actually, is kept here by me."

"I know."

Fang Jie had no intention of opening it to take a look; keeping it closed was a good thing.

"This isn't my fault. In principle, the wandering Suiyang must be sealed away. I was just following the rules. Besides, it was Tail who asked me to do this..."

Back then, my tail separated from Liaoyuan's body and wandered aimlessly, unwilling to possess anyone. It was almost starving to death when Huohuo found it and put it on her own tail, making it completely unable to control itself... Then, in the blink of an eye, I was sealed by the judge of the Ten Kings' Division onto Huohuo's eaten tail and became the tail.

Knowing the whole story, the crow felt that this could be another life choice for Huo Huo, and said calmly, "It was lucky to run into me. What kind of look is that? It really was just luck. I didn't follow it on purpose."

"I believe it."

Why wouldn't Fang Jie believe it? She's gone to such lengths, looking so beautiful and well-intentioned, to deceive people.

"Alright, if you see through something but don't say it, there won't be any awkwardness, and if you do say it, there won't be any awkwardness either," Han Ya continued. "Whether to restore everything to its original state or to give Huo Huo freedom and remove her from the responsibility of guarding the Suiyang Seal, she needs to think it through herself and then face the consequences."

"It seems that Huo Huo is still not used to life without a tail."

Fang Jie knew a little about Huo Huo's past. To be honest, because she had a moment of weakness and saved Wei Ba, her life took a dramatic turn.

It's not as simple as joining the Ten Kings Division and becoming a judge. This matter is not simple at all. Abandoned by her family and isolated by her classmates, this is a life that is different from that of ordinary people in the Immortal Ship. Only Huo Huo knows the bitterness of it.

Fang Jie didn't want Huo Huo to go through all that again, and Han Ya obviously didn't want it either. But she probably thought that Huo Huo could try to have new life choices. She was no longer the little Huo Huo who was abandoned and could only work for the Ten Kings Division. She had grown up now and was more reliable than Qing Que.

Over the years, Han Ya could be said to have watched Huo Huo grow up. He shook his head and said, "Her relationship with Tail has long since become more than just fear."

The relationship between the Immortal Boat people and Suiyang is inherently complex and entangled. It is quite common for them to achieve symbiosis, like Huo Huo. The Immortal Boat next door, Zhu Ming, has almost completely taken advantage of Suiyang, even forging it into a demonic sword.

The crow didn't care about those things: "There's no need to delve into this matter. I will inform Huo Huo when the time is right. Compared to these things, Fu Yan has calculated everything and is obviously planning something. I suspect that she wants to kidnap the judge. This kind of thing is common, but it is also difficult to guard against. One must be meticulous in one's heart..."

"Or we could address the problem at its root by beating up all the troublemakers in Suiyang, and they'd behave."

Compared to Ji Yan, Fu Yan is far more restless and cunning.