The bow possessed sleek lines, its limbs carved with minimalist patterns. It looked extraordinary, but in reality, it was just a standard longbow.
He hadn't purchased any arrows, but even so, being able to completely eliminate the energy cost of materializing a bow during combat was a significant advantage.
As for the cutting saw he selected for Himeko, it was designed to look like a travel suitcase. Its exterior was exquisite and low-profile, hiding its sharp edge perfectly. With a press of a hidden button on the side of the case, the razor-sharp gears would rapidly deploy, balancing practicality with stealth.
These two pieces of equipment weren't top-tier, but they were far from junk. The checkout cost him nearly ten thousand gold coins.
After all, the purchasing power of gold within the system was roughly equivalent to the real world. A longbow and a cutting saw bought at that price naturally had limited performance. However, their core purpose was to serve as mediums for the two to unleash their talents and skills; as long as they saved energy, they were sufficient.
"Once we earn more gold, I'll upgrade your gear to something better," Su Mu said softly as he closed the store, looking at his gold balance which was once again near zero.
With the weapon situation handled, Su Mu's gaze fell upon his Talent panel, and he lapsed into a brief moment of contemplation.
"If you want to do it, just do it!" March 7th saw his hesitation and nudged his arm, her tone certain. "Don't overthink it. With your current physical stats, Main Body, you can definitely handle it!"
"She's right," Himeko chimed in from the side, her eyes full of mirth. "With your current strength, going one-against-three is perfectly doable."
"Alright then." Su Mu stopped hesitating and nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Having one more person will help lighten the load for you two later."
"Eh? The Main Body is talking with such confidence!"
March 7th immediately widened her eyes in an exaggerated fashion. She put her hands on her hips and made a big scene, drawing out her words mockingly.
"Hehe, it seems Little March and I haven't been working hard enough lately~"
Himeko followed with a light chuckle, her gaze carrying a hint of mischief.
"You both know that's not what I meant."
Su Mu helplessly pressed a hand to his forehead, his tone caught between laughter and tears. When he spoke of "lightening the load," he was referring to the daily task of going out to hunt for gold, not what those two were implying.
However, he didn't bother explaining further—as his clones, they certainly knew the truth; they were simply accustomed to teasing him like this.
Setting the banter aside, Su Mu took a deep breath and activated his Clone talent.
The process was identical to when he had created March 7th and Himeko. A mass of warm flesh separated from his body, spinning rapidly and taking shape in the air, transforming into a human figure in an instant.
It was a woman of pure and elegant beauty. Her gray hair fell like a waterfall, and her teal eyes were like azure glass; she possessed a cold, dignified aura.
However, just like March 7th and Himeko when he first saw them, she was currently stark naked, her skin glowing with a delicate luster under the lights.
"Huh? This time the clone isn't one of 'ours'?"
March 7th spoke with a look of surprise on her small face after seeing the figure's appearance.
"But you can't say she's entirely unrelated." Himeko's eyes brightened slightly. With a warm smile, she stepped forward and gave a slight nod of greeting. "Welcome, Senior Fu Hua."
"Senior?" March 7th immediately furrowed her brow, protesting indignantly. "Logically speaking, we appeared before her, so we should be the seniors, right? Besides, if she really is a senior, maybe we should call her Fu-mama, or even Fu-granny!"
That's right—the new clone was none other than Fu Hua from Honkai Impact 3rd. Though they belonged to different titles, as existences within the Honkai universe, they were indeed not "unrelated."
"Hmph. An impudent junior who knows no manners." Fu Hua's expression turned stern instantly. Her sharp gaze swept over to March 7th, her tone carrying a hint of reprimand. "If it weren't for the sake of the Main Body, I would show you right now what a true 'naked choke' looks like."
"Blehh~" March 7th wasn't scared at all. She stuck her tongue out at Fu Hua and made a face. "I know you won't actually do it, that's why I dared to say it!"
Seeing March 7th acting so cheeky, Fu Hua didn't bother arguing further. Instead, she turned her gaze toward Su Mu.
She cupped her fist slightly, her tone heavy. "Main Body, I have just awakened only to be provoked by a junior. My temper is currently flaring. If I strike too hard in the coming moments, please bear with me."
"...Wait!"
Su Mu had just perceived Fu Hua's intentions and wanted to stop her, but before he could finish his sentence, Fu Hua placed a palm gently against him.
"I will not wait even a moment."
Fu Hua's voice was cold. The force transmitted from her palm wasn't a violent strike, but a clever, yielding strength. Su Mu felt his body become light as he flew into the air uncontrollably. After a single rotation in mid-air, he landed steadily on the soft, large bed.
"The enemy is shamed! I shall go and strip him!"
March 7th, who loved making a scene, immediately cheered. She rushed over like a gust of wind, her hands moving nimbly to show Su Mu exactly what "following through on one's word" looked like.
Himeko also shook her head with a smile. She slowly moved to the side and made a "please" gesture to Fu Hua. "Senior Fu Hua, please, be our guest."
"Main Body, take this!" Fu Hua leaped into the air, adjusting her posture. She shouted down at Su Mu on the bed: "This next move is called—Inch Power: Subduing Dragon!"
Before her voice had even faded, her figure plummeted like a waterfall, hitting the target with precision.
Oof!
Su Mu felt like he had been hit by a heavy blow, nearly coughing up blood. At the same time, he heard a similar, though slightly smaller, sound from the impact.
"How was it... Main Body..." Fu Hua continued her "offensive" while looking at him. "Is this force... sufficient?"
"...I say, you guys." Su Mu felt the sensations being transmitted to him. Looking at March 7th and Himeko, who were smiling until their eyes curved like crescents, his helplessness vanished, replaced by a sudden sharpening of his gaze. His tone shifted abruptly: "If it's just one person, you're underestimating me far too much... I'll take on all three!"
As the words fell, Su Mu exerted his strength. With a twist of his waist, he surged upward and flipped them over.
In an instant, the roles of offense and defense were reversed!
And so, a great battle sparked by March 7th's playful words began in earnest.
"Not even a full day has passed, and I have already 'reflected upon myself three times'..."
Su Mu leaned against the soft headboard. Beside him, the warm, fragrant skin of his companions pressed against him. Their warm breath brushed against his neck, making him sigh softly in contentment.
Having just experienced a period of intimacy, he was currently in the "Sage Time" that followed the fading of passion. The air around him felt exceptionally clear, and even the sound of the wind outside seemed distant and gentle. The world was so quiet he could hear his own steady heartbeat.
However, this rare tranquility was suddenly torn to shreds by a piercing shriek that was sharp enough to shatter eardrums.
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