novelraw Chapter 160 : Extraordinary Acting Skills, Background Heroine Bai Fu and the Void Valkyrie Stick Together
Chapter 160 : Extraordinary Acting Skills, Background Heroine Bai Fu and the Void Valkyrie Stick Together
Chapter 160: Extraordinary Acting Skills, Background Heroine Bai Fu and the Void Valkyrie Stick Together
One slash severed the freighter carrying the upper echelon of the Singularity Company. Whether it was the impact of the feat or the dazzling display of skill effects, the appearance of the Void Valkyrie was nothing short of stunning.
Just look at the dense barrage of manic live‑stream comments in Excavation‑Princess’s livestream room to know.
【Let me introduce—this is my new wife】
【Damn, that attack power, could a single slash level a city?】
【This slash probably couldn’t, but judging by how she didn’t even seem to try, her real power probably could】
【Forget it then, I can’t handle that, I’ll stick with our Fu‑fu. A punch from her probably wouldn’t kill me, right?】
The bickering in the live‑stream comments continued until the Void Valkyrie sheathed her ten-meter-long Ship-slicing Blade and gracefully landed on the ground. When the materialized Qi Surge, which blazed like flames, gradually faded, her true form was finally revealed.
Her features weren’t as delicate as Bai Fu’s, but she carried a charm all her own. The tear mole beneath her right eye added a hint of allure. Her long pink gradient hair flowed freely, the ends flickering like lively flames. She wore garments of black, white, and dark red, the hem shaped like radiant phoenix feathers. She stood barefoot on the cold stone tiles, her legs straight and long, with smooth, powerful lines like the masterpiece of a sculptor—foot masters would surely exclaim “marvelous!”
Beneath the extinguished night lights, she stood simply, like a burning blaze—scorching, dazzling, impossible to look at directly, yet equally difficult to look away from.
But if anything seemed off—Bai Fu realized she’d been duped!
Wait a second, Big-sister leader, where’s your transformation? Why did your chest vanish? Was it that the sun came out, the rain stopped, and the thunder vanished too?
【Damn, cyber fraud!】
【It’s not bad—at least it fluctuates. Not everyone’s as prominent as Fu‑fu】
The Players watching were thrilled. The on-site NPCs, however, had little mind to admire the Void Valkyrie’s beauty.
Why was the Void Valkyrie here?
To deal with the Singularity Company, a slash from above would’ve been enough. There was no need for a transformation.
“Could the Star Covenant Organization be planning a major move?”
“If they want to invade the Sea Lion System, unless those top-tier civilizations step in, who could possibly hold them off?”
Everyone was anxious.
A Player nearby humbly asked, “What is the Star Covenant Organization?”
The NPC gave him a look like he was an idiot. “Seriously, how did you grow up not even knowing what the Star Covenant Organization is?”
Though grumbling, he still explained.
The Void Valkyrie’s faction, the Star Covenant Organization, had roots in the Fringe Worlds and held significant influence even under the direct jurisdiction of the three Universe-scale Factions. Why? Because the Oathmaster of the Star Covenant had transcended the mortal realm and was one of only three Transcendent Psionicists in the Fringe Worlds.
If even an S+ rank Psionicist like the Void Valkyrie was this powerful, then one could only imagine how terrifying a Transcendent, several tiers above S+, really was.
Transcendents led the frontier of individual evolution. They were seekers of life’s next stage, chasers of the source of strength. When fully unleashed, even a main fleet from a Universe-scale Faction would struggle to deal with them. They were the true top tier of the cosmos, and a single small action from them could trigger massive interstellar storms across distant realms.
The Players were stunned.
That powerful?
After the shock, they began to worry. Could something happen to Fu‑fu?
The pressure weighed not only on them but also on Vik and Pathfinder.
Vik never dreamed he would one day be enemies with an S+ rank Psionicist from the Star Covenant Organization. But things had come to this—he could only support Bai Fu with resolve. He wasn’t the kind to forget kindness.
Pathfinder was even more bewildered.
How did a commission end up targeting the Void Valkyrie?
He no longer knew what to do. The commission fee had to be settled—if not, he might get killed. But approaching her to pay the fee was just as dangerous. He could only stand there in a daze, praying he wouldn’t get caught in the crossfire.
After a moment, the Void Valkyrie spoke. “I assume I’m not mistaken—you’re the famed Silver Moon from the Chaos Starpath.”
Bai Fu didn’t panic. She had no grudge with the Void Valkyrie, and since the latter hadn’t attacked upon landing, that meant she wasn’t here to fight.
“You didn’t come all this way just to chat with me, right?”
The Void Valkyrie gestured toward a shadowed area. “Let’s talk over there.”
“All right.”
Bai Fu nodded. Just as she was about to follow the Void Valkyrie, Excavation‑Princess’s voice rang out.
“Fu‑fu, don’t go!”
“Don’t worry, it’ll be fine.”
Bai Fu’s silhouette faded into the distance. At that moment, not only the Players on-site but also those in the livestream room were in utter chaos.
【Nice! I love watching women fight!】
【Fight your head! Fu‑fu, please don’t get hurt! If Fu‑fu dies, I’ll blow this world up!】
【On Origin Star Bai Fu would never be in danger—that’s because she’s the Protagonist of Origin Star. But in the Star Sea, it’s different. Let’s hope for the best】
【Farewell, Lao Fu!】
Aside from the Fu Sect Players and the memers, a flood of Bai Fu haters also swarmed into the livestream room.
Void Valkyrie?
Great, great—go beat Bai Fu to a pulp! As long as you crush Bai Fu, we’ll all be your fans!
A few seconds later, Bai Fu followed the Void Valkyrie to a secluded area.
The Void Valkyrie remained calm. “Let’s not beat around the bush. I came to speak about your subordinates. Their courage is rare. I admire them. I don’t think they should be treated like consumables—piloting freighters into suicide collisions is meaningless. Let’s make a deal. If you persuade them to join the Star Covenant Organization, I can pay you a large sum.”
Ha! I knew this wicked woman was up to no good. So she wants to poach my people again!
As Bai Fu quickly contemplated a response, Green Sludge suddenly emerged from a nearby sewer.
“Chief, your old habit’s acting up again.”
His eyes were full of grievance. Under his gaze, the Void Valkyrie, who was previously exuding dominance, looked a bit guilty. “What do you mean old habit? I think it’s a win-win-win. She gets money. Her people get to shine on a bigger stage. And I get loyal, brave followers.”
Green Sludge neither agreed nor denied. Instead, he turned to Bai Fu. “Chief has always admired those with courage. Your subordinates are special. They’re not only brave but also incredibly loyal. That’s why she wants to recruit them. But don’t worry—Chief isn’t one to abuse her power…”
As he explained, he shared an example.
Not long ago, one of the Void Valkyrie’s subordinates disappeared. After some investigation, she discovered they had been captured by the Singularity Company. Initially, she considered demanding their release directly, but worried they might deny everything.
Her own reputation didn’t matter to her, but she didn’t want the Star Covenant Organization to be perceived negatively because of her actions.
So, after some thought, she abandoned the direct confrontation and instead disguised herself as a Hunter, intending to infiltrate the Singularity Company and rescue the subordinate before dealing with them openly and justifiably.
“Miss Silver Moon, the Chief’s attitude may have seemed a bit harsh earlier. I apologize on her behalf. As for the deal she mentioned, you can consider it. It’s okay even if you refuse. I guarantee the Chief won’t hold a grudge—she’s not that kind of person.”
While Green Sludge said this, the Void Valkyrie frowned slightly, seeming displeased. But after mumbling for a while, she finally muttered, “Green Sludge is right.”
Bai Fu’s eyelid twitched slightly.
Why did this Void Valkyrie seem a little dense? Could she also be a contender for the little golden Oscar statue, just like her?
Her thoughts stirred. Whether the Void Valkyrie and Green Sludge were acting or not—she was taking this act!
“I think you might have misunderstood my relationship with those brave souls. They’re not expendables—they are my dearest comrades. No—more accurately, they are the light that appeared in my world when I was at the lowest point of my life!”
As she spoke, Bai Fu suddenly removed the helmet of the Psionic Construct, placing her hands together as if in a devout prayer.
The Void Valkyrie was completely thrown off by the sudden action.
Brave souls, comrades, a ray of light?
Wait, but didn’t she send them to their deaths? Is that how you treat your saviors?
Bai Fu shook her head and sighed. “I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s the truth. Explaining this touches upon a major secret. I didn’t plan to share it, but after the Ulysses Star incident, this secret is bound to come out in ten days to a month. So I’ll quietly tell you now, but you must promise not to reveal it yet.”
The Void Valkyrie said, “I promise. Go ahead.”
Bai Fu slowly replied, “Actually, those brave souls possess the ability to resurrect.”
“What?!” The Void Valkyrie was shocked. “You mean each and every one of them...”
Bai Fu nodded solemnly. “That’s right.”
The Void Valkyrie’s mind was in turmoil. She’d seen resurrection-type Psionic Powers before, but for nearly a hundred individuals to possess resurrection? That was too exaggerated.
“I know it’s hard to accept, but it’s true. If you don’t believe me, you can ask them yourself,” said Bai Fu.
The Void Valkyrie gradually calmed down. This explanation did clarify why those “brave souls” were willing to fly freighters straight at Brom. But there was still one thing she didn’t understand—why were they so loyal to Bai Fu?
Bai Fu soon gave the answer.
“My bond with these ‘brave souls’ began with a chance encounter... I was born in the Star Sea, but due to an accident, I ended up on the planet where the ‘brave souls’ lived. I was destitute. One day...”
Bai Fu spun her player-exploitation saga into a tale of mutual support between her and the players. They fought Insect Swarms together, battled Plunderers side by side, and in a display of their combined fervor, toppled all the evil forces on Origin Star and rebuilt a new order upon the ruins.
“I found myself again on that planet and made many friends. So when I left, I swore silently to find a way in the Star Sea to restore that planet to its original state. When the ‘brave souls’ heard of my plan, they decided to follow me into the Star Sea to search together. They... I really... sigh...”
Bai Fu’s face showed gratitude, joy, and a hint of tears.
This rich expression made the Void Valkyrie inhale sharply.
“Psshh—”
She believed it.
No one could act to that degree, and Silver Moon even said she could verify it with the immortals.
The truth was clear!
Those immortals might be the brave souls, but clearly, Silver Moon was the true protagonist of the story. Although everything was done together, she was the one who initiated it—and she didn’t even have resurrection powers.
To restore peace and return the world to its rightful state, she gave everything she had. No wonder those immortals were so loyal to her.
At this realization, the Void Valkyrie felt both reverence and shame.
She had wrongly judged Bai Fu and her followers as villains due to her ignorance. Worse, she’d tried to recruit those loyal followers away from Bai Fu.
What she’d done completely betrayed her long-held respect for “brave souls.”
“It was my mistake.”
The Void Valkyrie sincerely apologized and offered Bai Fu compensation for emotional damage.
Bai Fu waved her hands quickly. “That’s too much. You weren’t wrong. Misunderstandings are natural when people don’t know us. In fact, we deliberately want outsiders to misunderstand—only then can we deter the slavers eyeing Ulysses Star.”
“You and the people of Ulysses had no prior connections. Why risk a fallout with the Singularity Company over them?” the Void Valkyrie asked curiously.
Bai Fu replied, “Indeed, we had no ties. I helped Vik because when I saw Ulysses, I feared that my second homeland might one day end up like Ulysses. It’s an ordinary planet in the Dark Zone, completely incapable of resisting an invasion by a galactic civilization. I thought, if I help Ulysses now, maybe someday someone will help my second homeland too.”
The Void Valkyrie nodded again and again.
What a pure heart. What a kind person. What a lotus that blooms unstained from the mud!
The more she looked, the more she saw an angelic radiance on Bai Fu. The more she looked, the more she liked her. The more she looked, the more she wanted her—but feared rejection.
Affection +5, Affection +5...
The rising values on the attribute panel told Bai Fu her performance had been a massive success.
Pure?
Her original hair color was black!
The Void Valkyrie didn’t know what Bai Fu was thinking. After hesitating for a while, she still made the offer. “In terms of cleansing scattered Psionic pollution and restoring planetary ecosystems—I think I can help you.”
“Really?” Bai Fu then seemed to think of something, and her smile turned bitter. “Unfortunately, I don’t have any money right now.”
The Void Valkyrie replied, “Money’s not needed.”
Just your body. Yes, your body.
“Also, I have ways to make sure no one dares mess with your second homeland.”
Bai Fu understood. “You want to invite me to join the Star Covenant Organization?”
“Yes.” Since Bai Fu had laid it out, the Void Valkyrie no longer hesitated. “Don’t worry, the Star Covenant Organization’s rules aren’t strict. Even if you join, you won’t lose your freedom. It’s like joining a mercenary corps—maybe even more relaxed.”
Bai Fu didn’t answer immediately. She was weighing the pros and cons.
If she refused, some players might get ideas. She’d just keep exploring the Star Sea with the players, taking commissions and quests, saving up for a freighter to bring more players from Origin Star—then begin the next phase of expansion.
If she accepted, she would temporarily be under the Void Valkyrie’s shadow. Her shine might be dimmed—but the benefits were obvious. Her safety would skyrocket, she could take special missions unavailable to Hunters, and she’d acquire a freighter faster to return to Origin Star. Plus, there was a hidden benefit.
For now, she might be beneath the Void Valkyrie—but once she turned the tables, pinned the Void Valkyrie beneath her, players would be shocked: “Turns out Fu‑fu is this powerful—still a protagonist even in the Star Sea!” That revelation would skyrocket her popularity.
Popularity thrives on contrast. The starker the contrast, the greater its value.
Of course, Bai Fu also had a tiny bit of wicked amusement. She wanted to see the indignant expressions of those players who had opposed her and sided with the Void Valkyrie, once they found out the Void Valkyrie ended up rolling together with her.
“I’m willing. But as for whether the others are willing, I’ll still need to ask them.”
The Void Valkyrie immediately perked up with excitement. “Go on, go on.”
Seeing her lose composure like that, Green Sludge couldn’t help but pat his forehead. Here she goes again!
After saying goodbye to the Void Valkyrie and Green Sludge, Bai Fu went to the anxious players and announced that she planned to temporarily join the Star Covenant Organization.
Players like Excavation‑Princess and Believer of Fu, who had just been wondering how to rescue Bai Fu from the Void Valkyrie, were startled.
What? There was such a development?
Then they got excited.
No fighting was great. Joining the Star Covenant Organization was even better.
The Star Covenant Organization—this was the kind of legendary power that even galactic civilizations feared!
“Fu‑fu, how did you pull this off?”
“Surely Fu‑fu used her extraordinary charm and made that Void Valkyrie fall under her skirt!”
“Great, great. What business do beautiful girls have with fighting? Sticking together is the true path!”
Players on-site all started chattering with excitement, imagining a bright future.
Meanwhile, a portion of the livestream’s comment barrage began emitting searing red-hot vibes.
【Excuse me?】
Wasn’t the Void Valkyrie here to fight Bai Fu? Just where exactly did your “fight” go?
After informing the players, Bai Fu returned to the Void Valkyrie. “They agreed too.”
Good!
The Void Valkyrie was overjoyed, feeling like she’d picked up a priceless treasure. “From now on, we’ll be companions. Don’t call me by my title anymore—my real name is Fei Ye. Just call me Fei Ye.”
Bai Fu nodded. “My real name is Bai Fu.”
“Next…”
“Next, I’ll go to Ulysses with you. My presence there should be enough to make a lot of people temporarily give up their plans targeting Ulysses,” Fei Ye said.
Bai Fu had no objections. This way, she didn’t need to leave people behind to watch over Ulysses, and Vik’s loyalty as the protagonist would also increase significantly.
Seeing that the two didn’t end up fighting and were even chatting happily, Pathfinder finally mustered the courage to walk over.
“I-I have nothing else, just here to pay the commission. Take the money—I’m leaving now.”
After completing the transfer, Pathfinder bolted off like a puff of smoke, afraid something might go wrong if he stayed too long.
At that moment, Bai Fu officially received the mission completion notification.
【You have completed the hidden quest [Disassociative Agent] and gained 3,000,000 EXP and skill [Spinning Demon Blade]】
【You have completed the hidden quest [Dark Tide Surges], and received 3,000,000 EXP and 30,000 Credit Coins】
Because her Affection with Fei Ye had surpassed 20 during the quest, the [Dark Tide Surges] quest also awarded her a hidden reward: [Prayer Card Maker Blueprint], whose use was obvious from its name.
Bai Fu hadn’t expected this pleasant surprise. With this, her efficiency in crafting Prayer Cards would improve dramatically.
[Spinning Demon Blade] was an excellent active offensive skill. Once activated, it summoned rapidly spinning psionic blades around the user, the number of which depended on skill level.
Bai Fu had once leveled this skill to Lv10, allowing her to summon up to 10 demon blades—equal parts flashy and lethal.
“Excellent. Once I deepen my relationship with Fei Ye, I’ll be able to borrow a large freighter from her to return to Origin Star and bring more people.”
This quest had truly been a huge profit.
Bai Fu couldn’t help but look forward to a future where tens of thousands of players traveled to the Star Sea to work for her.
Just as she was preparing to leave the already-destroyed Singularity Company, she called out to Fei Ye and Green Sludge.
“I have two companions waiting nearby.”
A few minutes later, Anya and Yulia, having received the message, landed in a spacecraft.
The moment she saw Fei Ye, Anya’s gaze turned intensely alert. Her eyes scanned from Fei Ye’s exposed toes all the way up to her flaming pink hair.
Crap—another dangerous woman getting close to Boss Fu‑fu!
In contrast, Yulia was much more composed.
She couldn’t care less.
Unless the opponent’s strength was overwhelming, with the way her and Bai Fu’s capabilities and mindsets complemented each other so flawlessly, she simply needed to hold the high ground and observe.
…
Around two hours after Bai Fu and Fei Ye’s ship entered deep space, a plain-looking man appeared at the ruined Singularity Company site.
Though it was midnight, the ruins bustled with activity—a mob of villains from all directions was “treasure hunting.”
He blinked into the hidden lab Bai Fu had previously unearthed. With a wave of his hand, one thug rummaging through the wreckage was pulled over. The man grabbed the thug by the neck.
“Where did the stuff from in here go?”
Silver light flashed from his eyes, piercing into the thug’s mind like threads. As the thug’s body trembled, he confessed everything he knew.
Once the man obtained the intel he wanted, he crushed the thug’s throat with one hand. Then, he activated his communicator.
“The original sample of the agent is gone. It’s now in the hands of that Dark Moon from the Dark Moon Tide Company.”
“The sample itself isn’t that dangerous. But if they discover why we were truly researching it… it would be extremely detrimental to our Secret Tower. Get the sample back!”
“Yes.”
A cold glint flashed in the man’s eyes.