Alchemy Commission.
Lingsha, who had just taken office, was currently watching the storyline.
The transfer had happened faster than expected.
Lingsha guessed that Honkai: Star Rail must have had some influence on this.
Even if there hadn't been any prior arrangements from above, now that Honkai: Star Rail had played out this way, she would likely have been transferred here anyway.
Of course.
Now wasn't the time to dwell on these thoughts.
Lingsha turned her attention to the livestream.
She furrowed her brows slightly.
Watching her own portrayal in the storyline felt a bit like looking back at her younger self—slightly rebellious and naive.
But now.
Lingsha understood.
How difficult it must have been for Jing Yuan!
His greatness needed no further explanation.
There must have been hidden circumstances behind what happened back then!
Jing Yuan had given his all for the Luofu.
And yet, she had actually expressed dissatisfaction toward him at such a critical moment!
She had been so immature!
Lingsha couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
She wished she could step into the game and replace that resentful version of herself.
And then.
A scene that made Lingsha completely lose her composure unfolded.
Jing Yuan's earlier words had subtly hinted at Dan Heng.
Though he hadn't spelled it out.
He had stopped at just the right point.
The events of the past had been brought to a close in the 1.5 version's Companion Mission.
There was no need to delve further into it now.
However.
The version of herself in the storyline had no idea about any of this.
Unlike reality, where Honkai: Star Rail existed!
So.
She bluntly brought it up: "The Sedition of Imbibitor Lunae."
The air seemed to freeze.
And yet, she continued to muse: "The Marshal, by transferring the Luofu to Hoolay, temporarily quelled the ill intentions of the foxians of Yaoqing, while also warning the Luofu Xianzhou, which had just gone through turmoil."
Jing Yuan shifted the topic: "This is the art of balance, a necessary step. The Xianzhou Alliance is not a one-sided affair dominated solely by the Xianzhou people. The foxians, the Vidyadhara, and the Xianzhou people—only through the alliance of these three races can there be a future."
And yet, she.
Kept pressing on.
With a mocking tone, she asked Jing Yuan:
"Lingsha has learned much. Did you, back then, also weigh my master with such a mindset, exiling her to the Zhuming Xianzhou, only to watch as the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus rose from the ashes there?"
Awkward!
So awkward!
Even Lingsha herself felt she had gone too far!
How could she have been so unreasonable?
Jing Yuan had already made it clear.
He was thinking of the bigger picture!
And yet, she.
Had acted like a petty troublemaker.
Only concerned with her own narrow interests!
At this point.
Jing Yuan no longer held back.
He said, "You accuse me of being unwilling to cut out the rot in the Alchemy Commission, instead sending the Healers who wanted to help to the Zhuming Xianzhou…"
"But did your master ever tell you… that in her well-meaning but misguided kindness, she used the convenience of her visits to perform a medical technique on Dan Heng, who had just completed his rebirth, allowing him to recall knowledge from his past life?"
As soon as these words were spoken.
Both the Lingsha in the storyline and the Lingsha watching it.
Were stunned!
Dan Heng also showed a look of surprise.
Jing Yuan continued, "She believed that if the High Elder regained the wisdom of his past life, he could resume the Vidyadhara's duty of guarding the Ambrosial Arbor, suppress the restless forces, and bring all internal conflicts within the clan back to order."
"But as I said earlier: Many well-intentioned acts are merely the beginning of disaster. After that, the Six Charioteers decided in council that the Alchemy Commission would no longer have the position of Chief Alchemist, until your arrival today."
Watching this storyline.
Lingsha couldn't help but turn pale.
Her hands trembled slightly.
She quickly lit some calming incense to steady herself.
Her own master had committed such a grave mistake!
It could almost be said.
That it was because of this that Dan Heng had to endure a series of subsequent sufferings!
Her master was actually one of the main culprits!
Guilt,
Shame,
Unease,
And a myriad of other emotions surged in her heart.
Now, even the calming incense was no longer effective.
After all.
Lingsha was also a player of Star Rail.
She had witnessed Dan Heng's story.
She knew about those unbearable past events.
She had experienced that kind of pain.
She knew what it meant for Dan Heng.
However.
In the storyline.
She still felt somewhat dissatisfied!
"In that case, I should thank the General for protecting my teacher with an exile order."
Jing Yuan shook his head: "On the contrary, it is I who should thank you."
"What I seek is nothing more than a clear conscience. But in the long life of a Long-life Species, can one truly remain without regret? Miss Lingsha, you were implicated in your teacher's punishment and had to leave your homeland, unaware of the reasons behind it.
"Now, the situation at the Alchemy Commission is complex, and the Alliance has sent you to take on this difficult task, which has saved me a lot of trouble. Shouldn't I thank you?"
Lingsha smiled lightly: "...As expected of The Divine Foresight, leaving no room for anyone to question your actions."
"Let me make it clear, the Alliance sent me here to handle official matters properly, not to take sides."
Jing Yuan also smiled: "It doesn't matter whose side Miss Lingsha wants to take, after all, both you and I are on the side of the Alliance, aren't we? Let's go."
At this moment.
In front of the screen.
Lingsha's emotions were indescribable.
Her perspective was too narrow!
Jing Yuan had clearly done his utmost to be fair and just.
And yet,
She was still thinking of questioning him?
Look at the breadth of his mind!
And what about hers?
That wasn't all.
Her teacher's mistakes.
The victim was right beside her.
She didn't ask a single question, instead, she was aggressive!
For the first time in her life.
Lingsha felt she was so detestable!
So deserving of a beating!
She couldn't stand it anymore!
Her mindset was flawed.
Even chanting "The world is so beautiful, yet I am so irritable" wouldn't help.
This time,
She was completely broken.
She immediately sent a real-time comment!
[What's wrong with Lingsha's brain? Her teacher made a mistake, and the victim is right there, yet she acts like she's the one who's been wronged... I've never seen someone so shameless.]
This highly aggressive comment caught the attention of many players.
Soon, a player responded: "You can't say that. From Lingsha's perspective, she is indeed wronged, and it's normal for her to feel a bit dissatisfied."
"Lingsha here is probably just being tsundere, she actually acknowledges Jing Yuan's actions."
"Although she's dissatisfied, at least she expressed it to Jing Yuan face-to-face. Those who are superficially respectful but secretly malicious are the real villains!"
Seeing these players still defending her.
Lingsha didn't feel happy.
Instead, she was even more furious.
[Lingsha is simply a selfish and arrogant person. She only cares about herself and her teacher, completely disregarding others' feelings. Dan Heng should be the one questioning her, and she should apologize to General Jing Yuan.]
More and more players couldn't stand it.
They replied:
[Hey sister, are you a Jing Yuan fan or a Dan Heng fan? There's no need to be so aggressive.]
[Yeah, can't we just watch the story rationally? Why escalate it to personal grudges and conflicts?]
[I think this person is just jealous of Miss Lingsha, a hater who jumped out.]
[I just checked, this person's IP address shows they're at the Alchemy Commission!]
[Gotcha, little black sheep!]
[I suggest Lingsha thoroughly investigate to see which of her subordinates is so reckless?]
In front of the screen.
Lingsha sighed.
Although she usually tried to remain detached and calm.
When faced with something so closely related to her, she couldn't help but feel her emotions surge.
The more she usually controlled herself.
The more obvious it became at times like this.
That's why she had just made some rather harsh comments.
Fortunately, she had now calmed down.
Lingsha decided not to speak in the live stream anymore.
Instead, she would take action.
Fulfill her duties as the head of the Alchemy Commission.
Strive to reorganize the Alchemy Commission.
Use actions to make up for the misunderstanding with General Jing Yuan.
Repay Xianzhou.
At the same time.
Send an application to the Astral Express.
She still owed Dan Heng an apology.