Fu Lin half laughed, half fumed, truly wanting to open up Stelle's head, was it filled with a hundred thousand "abstract encyclopedias"?
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Yanqing spoke with a tone of disbelief, "Mind reading? That's far too much of a joke."
Dan Heng stepped forward, "I am willing to believe Fu Lin. Why not send this person to the Divination Commission? With Fu Xuan there, the truth will surely be uncovered."
"That's right!" March 7th immediately chimed in, "Let Fu Xuan cast a divination, everything will be clear. If we really misunderstood these two uncles, then Fu Lin can apologize to them, say something nice..."
Fu Shi spoke with certainty, "Trust me, you won't go wrong. Why bother with all that trouble?"
Yanqing pondered for a moment. He originally wanted to say that Master Diviner Fu Xuan was not currently in the Luofu, but after glancing at Lu Jun whose expression was shifting constantly, his furrowed brows gradually eased as he said, "In that case, it is better to believe it may exist than to dismiss it entirely. Since you have all helped the Luofu resolve crises before, let's send them to the Divination Commission first and then decide."
March 7th put her hands on her hips, her tone playful, "Yanqing, you're really starting to sound more and more like an adult."
Yanqing was a little embarrassed at being told this, "Miss March, don't tease me. Before the Luminary Wardance, the safety of the Xianzhou is like a taut string, it seems calm, but even the slightest ripple can cause endless turbulence."
His gaze returned to Lu Jun and the Cloud Knight captain, "I must ask you to cooperate and come with me to the Divination Commission. The Master Diviner will surely clear your names."
Lu Jun's face changed drastically, and he quickly waved his hand in protest, "Yanqing, you are a Cloud Knight Lieutenant! Just because this person suddenly attacked me and said a few baseless words, you want to send me to the Divination Commission? That's hardly appropriate!"
The Cloud Knight captain echoed, "That's right."
Fu Shi spoke calmly, "Give up resistance. Futile struggles are useless before me. I can hear everything you're thinking loud and clear."
Yanqing's tone grew firmer, "If it truly turns out we have misunderstood you, I will personally beg forgiveness from the General. For now, you must come with me."
Exposed, Lu Jun's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. He clenched his fist, revealed his true form, and lunged straight at Fu Shi.
"Damn it!... To save the War Chief, I willingly swallowed this transformation medicine, donned this beast's skin! But you ruined everything , I'll kill you!"
"Fu Shi, look out!" March 7th cried out as Stelle pulled out her bat, ready to strike.
At the critical moment, Fu Lin extended two fingers and firmly pinched the claw's tip. Yanqing instantly summoned his longsword, and together with Stelle, they subdued Lu Jun on the spot.
"So it really was a disguised Borisin, you'll harm no one here!"
Seeing Lu Jun captured, the Cloud Knight captain, whose spear had been taken, turned to flee.
"Not good!" Yanqing immediately summoned his flying swords to pursue, while Fu Shi also conjured a longsword and chased after him.
With two blades piercing his chest, the fake Cloud Knight captain revealed his true form and was swiftly taken down.
March 7th patted her chest, still shaken, "Good, now we don't have to trouble Fu Xuan!"
Yanqing took this chance to explain, "Actually... Lady Fu Xuan isn't in the Luofu right now."
The trio, "???"
"Ahhhhh! This is unfair! Pff!" Lu Jun suddenly went pale, then spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed unconscious.
Stelle curled her lip with disdain,
"As expected of a canine, once exposed, you jump the wall in desperation. Thought you were something strong, but you couldn't even withstand a single move from the Galaxy Baseball Hero. Tsk!"
[Lu Jun: Sorry I couldn't provide Lady Stelle with enough fun.]
Yanqing sheathed his sword and turned to Fu Lin and Fu Shi, bowing in thanks, "Many thanks to you, Lord Fu Lin, Miss Fu Shi. I'll report this matter to the General at once. Thanks to you both, we've rooted out a hidden danger in the Luofu."
Afterward, the Cloud Knights reassured the crowd, captured the Borisin one by one, and dispersed. The long street returned to peace.
Only then did Yanqing finally have some leisure. He looked at March 7th, his tone softening as he slowly asked, "By the way, Miss March, why were you suddenly so cold toward me earlier? Did I do something wrong? Was I neglectful toward you?"
"Don't get me started!" March 7th puffed her cheeks and turned to her side. "Dan Heng, you tell him!"
Stelle added teasingly, "March, why don't you say it yourself?"
March 7th was stumped, unable to get the words out.
Seeing this, Dan Heng repeated what Fu Lin had said earlier. After listening, Yanqing's face darkened with anger. He spoke in a deep voice,
"That Ma Feima, same name as me, also adopted young and taught martial skills... yet he dared commit such disrespectful deeds. Despicable!"
Then he turned to Fu Lin and Fu Shi, his tone solemn, "Please don't confuse me with that shameless scoundrel. I, Yanqing, would never commit such unfilial acts!"
At that moment, Stelle suddenly pulled out her phone, music playing, her voice tinged with unfathomable melancholy,
"A General's kindness can never be repaid!" (If you come in the winter...)
Everyone was stunned by the sudden act. No one spoke, leaving only silence, "..."
Kiana☆, seeing this, couldn't help but laugh. Looking at Fu Lin, she said, "Fu Lin, Stelle is really funny. No wonder you took her in as your adopted daughter."
Fu Lin quickly waved his hand to deny, tone helpless, "I didn't take her in voluntarily! She started acting abstract, calling me dad first."
While the others were still struck speechless by Stelle's sudden act, Yanqing's phone suddenly rang. After reading the message, he said to the group, "I've reported the situation to the General. He has ordered me to bring you to the Palace of Astrum. Let's head out quickly, we mustn't keep him waiting."
Hearing this, March 7th nodded immediately, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go."
Fu Shi, however, politely declined, "I won't go. If anything interesting happens, just let Fu Lin tell me later. I'll wander around and see if I can find something fun."
Seeing this, Fu Lin quickly reminded her, "Be sure to stay safe. Don't cause trouble, and if something does happen, at least don't drag us into it!"
March 7th froze upon hearing this, "Wait, why does that sound so familiar? Didn't I just say something like that earlier? Oh, right, I told those two not to sell us out either!"
Yanqing, confused, asked, "What happened?"
March 7th quickly waved her hands and urged, "It's nothing, nothing. Let's go already!"
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Under Yanqing's guidance, they soon arrived at the Palace of Astrum, where Jing Yuan was chatting happily with an elderly man. The atmosphere was harmonious.
Yanqing hurried forward and bowed, "General, I've brought the guests from the train."
But when he glimpsed the elderly man beside him, his expression stiffened, and he added nervously, "I didn't know the General was meeting a guest. My arrival must be ill-timed."
Jing Yuan chuckled softly and waved his hand, "No matter, you've come at just the right time. Passengers of the Astral Express, it's been a while!"
Stelle stepped forward first, speaking casually, "I dreamed of you in Penacony."
Jing Yuan's eyes flickered with surprise, then his smile deepened as he nodded, "Oh? I entered an old friend's dream, proving I linger in your memory. To hold a place in your beautiful dream is my great honor."
Afterward, Jing Yuan introduced the elderly man beside him , none other than the Arbiter-General of the Xianzhou Zhuming, General Huaiyan.
Huaiyan shook his head gently, tone calm, "Arbiter-General, titles are but names donned as the times demand. I have already retired several times. Yet with the shifting situation, the Marshal summoned me again, and I had no choice but to take up the post once more."
With that, he sighed deeply, his voice tinged with self-mockery, "In the end, it's my fault, I've lived far too long, and thus invite criticism."
Yanqing and Dan Heng immediately placed their hands to their chests, saluting respectfully, "Greetings to General Huaiyan."
March 7th quickly mimicked their gesture, clearing her throat, "Cough, greetings to General Huaiyan..."
Standing behind, Fu Lin also stepped forward and bowed, "Greetings to General Huaiyan..."
When Huaiyan's eyes fell upon Fu Lin, his half-closed eyes suddenly widened. Jing Yuan's expression also shifted, and he quickly stepped forward, "To think the Marshal herself would come to the Luofu. Forgive me, Jing Yuan, for failing to welcome you properly."