[ Chapter 80: Yaoqing's Cloud Knights are Amazing ]
Guinifen changed her posture and continued to push Dan Heng's storyline.
According to the current situation, they needed to send this puppet judge back to the Luofu Detention Division first.
At this moment.
Luocha suddenly said, "I have some knowledge of medicine; perhaps I could try to heal this young lady's injuries."
"Uh, you don't know, she's a puppet. Should we just send her to the Luofu Detention Division?"
"It's alright, Miss Sushang—leave it to me."
With that,
Luocha came before the girl and revealed the golden ornament in his hand.
A gentle halo of light spread out.
"It shouldn't hurt, but there might be some strange sensations… perhaps sour, perhaps numb. Can you try to remain still?" Luocha asked.
The girl lying on the ground said expressionlessly, "It's useless… my body is a construct of artifice, not flesh and blood."
"Artifice or flesh and blood… they are but things with form. As long as you don't mind the methods I use…"
Under the light,
The damaged parts of the girl's mechanical body actually returned to their original state!
"…Amazing," the girl praised.
Her name appeared in the dialogue box—Xueyi.
"You, how did you do that—this isn't medicine at all!" Sushang exclaimed in surprise.
"[Abundance]…" Dan Heng said quietly.
…
"Huh?"
"Slightly knowledgeable in medicine"
"You can even heal inorganic life!?"
"This Abundance power is quite useful!"
"Can it cure Mara-struck?"
"He's so polite; now I have to pull for Luocha!"
…
Xueyi sat up straight. "Very well, no need to return to the Luofu Detention Division. Continue the mission."
"According to the [ Ten-Lords Commission] rules, I, as a judge, do not involve myself in external affairs. But since you helped me escape, I will offer a word of advice: leave as soon as possible."
"I am here to rectify the source and capture a wanted criminal—a Stellaron Hunter. This person's swordsmanship is extraordinary, wielding a divine weapon, and is extremely dangerous."
Hearing this description,
Dan Heng was immediately shocked.
"If it weren't for a strange… occurrence, my [ lifespan ] might have ended here."
"A strange… occurrence?"
"Follow me."
Following Xueyi forward,
The interior of the Artisanship Commission came into view.
A massive furnace was tightly entwined by the roots of the Ambrosial Arbor, lifted high into the air.
Guinifen let out a sudden "Oh~" of realization.
This scene corresponded to the one in the main storyline!
"So, Dan Heng arrived at the Artisanship Commission first and witnessed the impact of the Ambrosial Arbor's growth."
"If March and the others were a little faster, they might have run into each other here!"
...
Cloudford.
Hanya stopped again.
Xueyi: "What is it now?"
"Sister, look, this furnace seems to be the Artisanship Commission's [ Cauldron of Creation ]."
"The one that seals the [ Heliobus ]?"
"Exactly."
Xueyi pondered for a moment and said, "This is reminding us that the Xianzhou might face an Heliobus escape disaster next."
"Let's carry out the task at hand first."
"Those Heliobus have been imprisoned in the [ Cauldron of Creation ] for many years and are already extremely weak. It will be difficult to cause a large-scale disaster immediately."
"Once this task is completed, we will report this matter to the Ten-Lords Commission for a decision."
"Okay, Sister."
Hanya nodded.
Continuing to watch the livestream,
Besides trying to obtain other important information,
Her main focus remained on her sister.
She thought, "Dan Heng, Sushang, and Luocha are already playable characters."
"Sister, do you also have a chance to become a playable character?"
"If that's the case… hmm…"
"I have to download the game quickly!!!"
...
Back to the story—
Looking at the scene before them,
Sushang couldn't help but exclaim, "This is the Xianzhou's [ Ambrosial Arbor]? It's my first time seeing it."
"Our Yaoqing's Plaguemark is a moon, tsk tsk, I feel like it's better looking than the Luofu's."
"…I heard that the [ Ambrosial Arbor ] had already withered… how could it suddenly grow and spread?" Luocha wondered.
"It's the evil influence of the [ Stellaron ], there's no other explanation. We must return to the Ten-Lords Commission as soon as possible! I am injured and unable to move freely, so I will requisition you for a ride. Once we find the Starfaring Passage, you will be free to act as you please."
"…Uh, well, everyone on the Xianzhou has an obligation to help the Ten-Lords Commission with their cases…"
Sushang was a little embarrassed.
"We're delaying your time again. I'll treat you to a meal after we send you back."Preparing to head to the Starcruiser Jetty,
Xueyi suddenly said to Dan Heng, "Your appearance is very familiar."
Dan Heng: "…"
"No need to be nervous. I have already compared you to the portraits in the Shackling Prison's registry, and there is no match."…
"Everywhere is hinting at Dan Heng's relationship with Imbibitor Lunae!"
"Could Little Gui be a genius?"
"Why did Imbibitor Lunae betray the Xianzhou back then! And why has Blade been chasing after Dan Heng?"
"I want to see Dan Heng fight Blade! Who is stronger?"
…
Continuing the escort,
Sushang couldn't help but ask, "To be honest, it's my first time meeting a judge from the Ten-Lords Commission… what are you all responsible for?"
Xueyi replied, "Overseeing the lifespans of the long-lived and matters of the Mara-Struck."
"Oh, well, it's probably best if we don't meet…"
"Indeed."
After traveling for a while,
They saw a middle-aged man standing at the staircase in the distance.
He was accompanied by a goldfish and a small Aurumaton.
"Why does this scene look so familiar?"
The middle-aged man seemed to be talking to himself, "How could I, Gongshu Liang, be someone who fears death? The safety of the Artisanship Commission now rests entirely on me!"
"Woof woof!" The Aurumaton seemed to respond.
"No! Ah Cai, you escape on your own. The Cloud Knights haven't arrived for a long time. For now, this old man can only turn the tide~!"
Hearing this opera-style singing, Guinifen instantly knew who this person was!
Master Gongshu!
What a coincidence!
In the story,
Sushang reminded him, "Uncle, don't try to be a hero."
Master Gongshu was shocked.
He looked at the Aurumaton on the ground in disbelief.
"Ah Cai, y-you, how did you start talking?"
"Who are you calling a puppy?" Sushang pouted, dissatisfied.
Only then did Master Gongshu notice Sushang and her group approaching.
"I'm sorry, miss. I was wondering if I had installed a human voice for the little guy…"
"Oh? More people are here? The apprentices have all run away; I'm the only one left in the Artisanship Commission. You few, hurry and escape!"
"You just said [the Cloud Knights haven't arrived for a long time]. I, as a Cloud Knight, have arrived."
"Leave things here to me; you should come with us!"
But Master Gongshu righteously said, "No! As the Chief Artisan, I have a responsibility to stay in the department."
"Looks like I have to resort to some drastic measures. Are you going to move on your own, or should I have the young man in the white coat behind me pack you into his white box and carry you away?"
"I, I… can you give me a stick of incense's worth of time to consider?" Master Gongshu was startled.
He obviously didn't expect this Cloud Knight girl to be so direct and blunt.
"Now! Immediately!" Sushang wished she could speak for her with her fists.
…
Luocha: "..."
"Enthusiastic citizen, Miss Sushang!"
"You can see that Yaoqing is indeed full of martial spirit."
"So that's what Shangshang is like! If that's the case, then I, I… I like her even more!"
"We Yaoqing have always valued efficiency; Shangshang, good job! You didn't embarrass our Yaoqing's Cloud Knights at all!"