I Won't Be Afraid, White Lotus at Headquarters

Cherry Blossom City.

District 11.

Inside Cherry Blossom Amusement Park.

"Miss, the map warns visitors that this amusement park has a thrill level of eight stars."

"It advises visitors with poor mental resilience to avoid the following attractions..."

Qin Luo, holding a park map, was about to remind Su Muwan, who was confidently walking ahead, when she suddenly stopped in her tracks.

She turned her head and glared at Qin Luo, "Qin Luo!"

Qin Luo paused, blinking in surprise.

Su Muwan took a deep breath, crossed her arms, and snorted lightly, "Do you think I'm a coward?"

"Who is destined to stand at the pinnacle of martial arts?"

"Who unified Jiangcheng?"

"Who dominated an entire era?"

"And who is the most beautiful girl in the world?"

Qin Luo was momentarily stunned. He looked at Su Muwan and replied, "Well, it's all you, Miss."

"But..."

"Is the last one really connected to the others?"

"Don't worry about that," Su Muwan coughed lightly, stepping forward to grab Qin Luo's arm. She then pointed at a nearby attraction and declared, "In any case! I, your Miss, fear nothing!"

"Let alone some measly amusement park!"

"So!"

"Qin Luo! Let's go on that ride!"

Qin Luo looked up at the attraction Su Muwan was pointing at.

Boom!!

A deafening sonic boom echoed through the air.

It was the amusement park's notorious roller coaster, [Hell's Despair], designed specifically for martial artists.

Qin Luo glanced at the excited Su Muwan and said, "Miss, but..."

"Ah! No buts!"

Su Muwan waved her hand dismissively, pulling Qin Luo toward the roller coaster with unwavering confidence. "I absolutely won't be scared!"

At the VIP queue entrance, Su Muwan wore a triumphant smile. She held her phone and turned to Qin Luo, saying smugly, "Hehe, Qin Luo, I know why you don't want to go."

"Oh? Why?"

"Because..."

Su Muwan, as if she had uncovered the truth, declared, "There's only one explanation! You're scared!!"

"So, I'm going to take some embarrassing photos of you later!"

Qin Luo: "......"

He fell silent for a moment, then looked at the overly confident Su Muwan and raised an eyebrow.

He stepped forward and—whoosh!—placed his hand on Su Muwan's head, smiling kindly. "Since you say so, Miss, I won't try to stop you."

"But don't start crying and screaming later."

Su Muwan, suppressed by Qin Luo's hand, blushed and retorted, "Hmph! As if a mere Qin Luo could scare me!"

Inside the roller coaster, a staff member approached, holding two documents. She handed them to Qin Luo and Su Muwan with a smile, "Hello, you two. Welcome to Hell's Despair. Please sign these liability waivers first."

Su Muwan took the document and skimmed through it. Essentially, it stated that if you died, don't blame the amusement park—it was your own fault for overestimating your abilities.

"?? Do we really have to sign this?"

Su Muwan slowly typed out a few question marks in her mind.

"That's right. The mortality rate is a bit high—uh, I mean, it's necessary," the staff member explained.

Wait, did I just hear "mortality rate is a bit high"?

Gulp.

Su Muwan swallowed hard, staring at the document in her hand. Surely not?

It's just a roller coaster. How scary could it be?

Qin Luo, who had already signed and handed his waiver back, teased the hesitant Su Muwan, "Miss, you're not scared, are you?"

?

Hey! My competitive spirit!

"Hmph!"

"I'll sign it!"

Su Muwan quickly scribbled her name and handed the waiver back, then turned to Qin Luo with a smirk, "Qin Luo, don't start crying and begging to get off later!"

Qin Luo chuckled, "Miss."

"Hmm? You can still back out now, you know?"

"What I mean is, if you get scared, you can hide in my arms."

"You! I would never do something so embarrassing!"

.....

......

At the Alliance Headquarters.

Service Counter.

"Ugh, what's going on these days?"

"How could Miss Yiyi get fired just like that?"

Two headquarters employees propped their chins on their hands, staring blankly at the ceiling.

They couldn't believe it.

How could someone as gentle, kind, and understanding as Miss Yiyi be fired just like that?

"The Alliance is truly evil!"

"Well, I heard she got a severance package, so at least they're somewhat decent."

"Decent or not... we'll never get to enjoy Miss Yiyi's daily desserts or hear her warm greetings again."

As they chatted, suddenly—

"Excuse me, is this the service counter?"

A sweet voice reached their ears, followed by a basket placed in front of them.

The two were startled, then looked up and froze.

Standing before them was a sweet-looking woman in a white dress.

"Y-yes, it is..."

They quickly straightened up, "How can we help you?"

Su Bailian flashed a bright, pearly smile, her eyes twinkling like stars, capable of melting hearts in an instant. She said cheerfully, "Great, I finally found you."

Found... us?

The two blushed as they looked at the radiant Su Bailian.

What's going on? Why does my heart feel so fluttery all of a sudden?

"Hello, my name is Su Bailian. You can call me Lianlian," she said softly, her voice dripping with sweetness, as if every word was coated in honey. She explained, "I just made some pastries and wanted to give them to you as a gift for joining the Alliance."

"Just joined the Alliance?"

The two swallowed hard, then looked at Su Bailian in surprise. "You're the rumored newbie?!"

"Yup!"

Su Bailian nodded, her gaze flitting between the two like a delicate flower swaying gently, exuding innocence and charm. "Lianlian just joined the Alliance and isn't very familiar with things here. So, I was wondering if you two could show me around?"

"Ah... of course."

Su Bailian quickly waved her hands, "If you're busy, it's fine..."

"Not busy at all!"

"Lianlian, you came to the right people! We know every nook and cranny of the Alliance!"

The two immediately stood up and eagerly stepped out from behind the counter, their eyes filled with delight as they looked at Su Bailian.

Gasp!

What's happening?

How can there be such an adorable girl in the world?

Up close, her pitiful, endearing aura is even more overwhelming!

I think... I might be falling in love!

"That's wonderful!"

Su Bailian replied with apparent joy.

But in reality...

Hehe, what idiots.

Perfect opportunity to scope out the internal structure of the headquarters!

By the way...

Su Bailian thought to herself, I wonder how Su Muwan and Qin Luo are doing with their little amusement park adventure.