Chapter 129 - 128: Dan Heng and Fu Xuan Enter the Dreamscape; Preview Stream Begins!

Please support me on Patreon, where you can read a bunch of extra chapters, not just for this novel, but for all the novels I'm translating. I upload at least 2 times daily for each novel. Patreon.com/ThatGreatStuff ****** Inside the villa, after using the Dreamlord ability to contact Topaz and Aventurine with positive outcomes, Lin Yu effectively laid the groundwork for future characters' direct involvement in preview streams. Next, Lin Yu opened the System Shop. Items refreshed! [Content Update for Stellar Jade Version 1.3 - 1: New Limited Five-Star Characters: [Dan Heng - Imbibitor Lunae], [Fu Xuan]; Four-Star Character: Lynx] [2: Trailblazing Quest: Ensuring Peace Amidst Clear Skies - Far Reaches...] [3: Event: Golden Figures Stirring in Old Alleyways] [Price: 100 billion credits] Seeing this new content, Lin Yu promptly purchased it! Among the freshly updated items below, one shimmering golden product caught Lin Yu's attention. [Battle for All That Is Beautiful (Legendary) (Consumable): This item resonates with both the game and reality. By accumulating sufficient Emotion Points from within the game, players can charge this artifact. Once fully charged, it enables transforming impossibilities in reality into possibilities.] [Info 1: The conversion rate of Emotion Points directly correlates with the player's role identity. For example, emotions generated by a protagonist witnessing their own related storyline will yield significantly more points than average players.] [Info 2: Examples of Functionality: Healing any ailment, reviving the deceased, altering real-world conditions... Different objectives require varying amounts of charging energy.] [Price: 1500 billion credits] "This feature is insanely powerful." "I'm buying it!" After purchasing new content and expanding his territory previously, Lin Yu had spent most of his credits, leaving him with very little remaining. Over these past few days, he managed to accumulate just 500 trillion credits. Lin Yu initially thought this amount would suffice, but unexpectedly, he stumbled upon such a high-tier item. With sufficient Emotion Points, it's practically akin to making any wish come true! Such opportunities are rare and cannot be sought at will. He promptly purchased three items at once! [All selected items will consume 4,600 billion credits. Confirm purchase?] "Confirm." [Payment successful. Current balance: 400 billion credits.] "If only I had discovered this item earlier, Kafka's actions could have helped me amass a significant amount of energy." "Hmm... It's not too late now." "Before Version 1.3 is released, I can conduct a preview stream within the Dreamscape." "As for participants... naturally, they should be the characters entering the card pool in the next update—Dan Heng and Fu Xuan." "Well then, let's get started right away." At Jing Yuan's lead, Jingliu, Blade, and Dan Heng arrived at the Alchemy Commission. Following the cloud riders' surprise attack on the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, this place was now under their control to maintain order. However, with Jing Yuan guiding them, they faced no obstacles. The group approached the physician responsible for treating the Dragon Girl. The physician hastily rose from their seat, exclaiming, "General Jingyuan, honored by your presence! My apologies for not greeting you sooner!" "We will fully cooperate with the cloud riders to eliminate the remnants of Sanctus Medicus!" the physician added fervently. Jing Yuan waved his hand dismissively. "We're not here to oversee military operations; we...are looking for the Medicine-Bearing Dragon Girl." Upon hearing the name "Medicine-Bearing Dragon Girl," the physician grew even more nervous. "Could it be that the Dragon Girl is not present?" Jingliu asked. As soon as these words were spoken, the physician shuddered involuntarily. They couldn't fathom why the aura emanating from the veiled woman felt so chillingly cold—it was almost unnatural, barely resembling that of a living person! If someone had such an ominous presence, there seemed little point in seeking treatment from the Draconic Lady; they might as well prepare a grave for themselves instead. Shivering, the physician replied, "To be honest, the Draconic Lady has sneaked out to play again. We have been urgently searching for her, but so far... there are no significant leads." Everyone fell silent. Jingliu turned to Jingliu and said, "In that case, let's wait here for her." Jing Yuan nodded. "Of course, after all... it wouldn't be practical to let you two roam freely around Ruo Fu." Blade snorted softly but didn't elaborate further. Jing Yuan looked towards the other side. "Dan Heng, what about you?" "Will you join us in waiting here, or..." Before he could finish, Dan Heng suddenly clutched his forehead, displaying a strained expression. "Dan Heng, what's wrong?" "I..." However, before he could respond, Dan Heng collapsed into unconsciousness, falling into Jing Yuan's arms. Jingliu and Blade were taken aback. "Imbibitor Lunae... No, Dan Heng, what happened to him?" Jing Yuan placed his fingers on Dan Heng's arm, feeling for his pulse. He then shook his head. "He's dead?" Blade's pupils slightly contracted. "No, just asleep." Blade remained speechless. At the Divination Commission. Qingque stood before a mountainous pile of files, looking utterly overwhelmed and dispirited. Recent events in Luofu had been relentless. The battles against Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, confrontations with Lord Ravager, and all content related to Luofu within "Honkai: Star Rail" required analysis and study... Even Qingque was summoned to Fu Xuan's office, temporarily serving as his secretary to assist with organizing relevant documents. As she picked up a decree nearby and stamped it with the Divination Commission's seal, it seemed almost exhausting her entire strength. "Master Diviner..." Qingque addressed the bustling Fu Xuan beside her, "Honkai: Star Rail is likely about to release new content soon." "You entrusted me with continuously studying this game, which I must diligently continue... Perhaps consider assigning someone else for these administrative tasks here..." Fu Xuan immediately crossed his arms, visibly displeased. "Qingque, enough chatter," he rebuked. "Honkai: Star Rail hasn't yet updated, and Feathered Spirit hasn't released any related announcements..." "While we have this window of opportunity, we must seize the time to complete these tasks." "Otherwise, once the new version launches, who knows how much additional content will significantly impact Luofu." Qingque nodded hesitantly. "...Master Diviner, while what you say is true, you can't keep pushing yourself nonstop like this. Your body won't withstand it..." "What nonsense! This venerable one..." Fu Xuan began, intending to reprimand Qingque. Suddenly, her eyelids started closing involuntarily, overtaken by fatigue. Just before succumbing to sleep, she managed to sit down on a nearby chair. Within seconds, she drifted off. "Wh...whoo..." A soft snore escaped her lips. "Master Diviner...?" Qingque gently called out beside her. Seeing no response from Fu Xuan, a hint of delight appeared on Qingque's face. "Master Diviner must be truly exhausted, falling asleep mid-sentence." Carefully, Qingque retrieved a blanket from a storage cabinet and draped it over Fu Xuan. She then tiptoed out of the office, locking the door behind her. "Rest well, Master Diviner. I'll come back early tomorrow morning to wake you." Dan Heng and Fu Xuan found themselves bewildered within the Dreamspace, unsure of what had just occurred. They cautiously surveyed their surroundings, each adopting defensive stances as they spotted each other amidst the swirling mist. Suddenly, all the fog dispersed, akin to curtains being drawn open on a stage. "Greetings, everyone. Welcome to the live preview stream for Honkai: Star Rail's upcoming update." Simultaneously, Lin Yu officially posted an update from his account: Announcing the first-ever live preview stream for Honkai: Star Rail! Players across the universe rushed to tune in immediately upon receiving the notification!