Tingyun: Thank the Reignbow Arbiter, Thank...

Qingque, carrying Diting, cautiously entered the duty room.

When she saw the figure slumped listlessly on the table behind the mountain of official documents, a hint of surprise appeared on her face.

"So it's Miss Tingyun on duty here."

She thought it was just a formality, but she didn't expect that the person on duty here today would be a familiar face, and even their tone was much warmer.

At this moment, Tingyun, who was being tormented by official documents and was about to lose her luster, heard this familiar voice and her tense nerves relaxed slightly.

Just as she was about to raise her head to respond, Bai Luoming and the others filed in from behind Qingque.

Tingyun's gaze passed over March 7th and the others, finally settling on Bai Luoming's face.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

The pen in her hand, freshly dipped in ink, hovered in mid-air, its tip suspended above the paper. A drop of rich ink slowly gathered and finally dripped onto the official document she was about to review.

Looking at the person standing at the door, Tingyun was absolutely certain that she had not mistaken him for someone else, based on both his appearance and demeanor.

Her gaze was fixed on Bai Luoming, her mind flashing back to the unfortunate events of the past few days.

She couldn't help but sigh to herself: No wonder I've been so unlucky lately; it turns out I used up all my luck today.

Thank you, Reignbow Arbiter; thank you, Exalting Sanctum Lord; thank you, Lord Yukong Kong; thank you, Fu Tai... No, she won't express any gratitude to this Lord Diviner who Borisin her like Bu Li Ren for the time being.

Tingyun did not immediately respond to Qingque's greeting. She maintained her dignified posture, put down her pen, but her eyes were unabashedly fixed on Bai Luoming, scrutinizing him closely.

Tingyun's gaze was so intense that even March 7th noticed its Tingyun intensity.

She took a step forward, standing directly in front of Bai Luoming.

Although her body was somewhat petite compared to Bai Luoming's and could not completely cover him up, the meaning behind this action was all too clear.

March 7th raised his face, looked at Tingyun, and said in a cold voice.

"Miss, isn't it a bit inappropriate to keep staring at people as soon as we meet?"

Tingyun's thoughts were interrupted by March 7th's wary actions, and she was slightly taken aback.

Only then did she notice that March 7th was standing next to Bai Luoming, protecting him like a cat with its claws outstretched, asserting its territorial sovereignty to outsiders.

It seems that Bai Luoming is quite the womanizer these days, not only with the officially announced Herta, but also with other women everywhere.

But so what?

Tingyun shifted her gaze from Bai Luoming's face to March 7th.

Tingyun didn't think she would back down because of this.

If it were a normal person, they might not try to win over the person they like because they already have someone else. Instead, they would shed tears alone in a dark corner, thinking that the other person came first and there's nothing that can be done about it.

Tingyun thought this, a slight smile curved her lips.

But that's... a useless mindset!

Just kidding, Tingyun is Foxian from the Xianzhou! You know, in some stories, Foxian are born to seduce married men.

Qingque was still telling Tingyun the purpose of her trip, but Tingyun didn't react at all until she finished speaking.

But it wasn't until March 7th's voice rang out in the room that she noticed Tingyun's undisguised gaze.

She cleared her throat and sternly warned Tingyun:

"Miss Tingyun, these are distinguished guests specially requested by the General. Please behave with respect."

I'm sorry, Ms. Tingyun, although we have a good relationship, the way you look at my future husband is somewhat disrespectful to me.

Under repeated warnings from Qingque and March 7th, Tingyun finally stood up from her chair. She slowly straightened her cuffs, took light steps, walked around the table, and stood in front of everyone.

Her gaze swept over the group, and she said with a smile:

"Oh my, so you are all honored guests of the General. May I ask what brings you to my humble abode?"

March 7th immediately shifted to the side, like a kitten guarding its food, stubbornly standing between the two, blocking Tingyun's view once again.

Bai Luoming noticed her nervousness, glanced down at the girl's tense profile, and reached out to rub March 7th's head.

"Hey, what are you doing! We're talking about something!"

March 7th turned around and glared at Bai Luoming with dissatisfaction, but although she said that, the expression on her face was indeed much more relaxed, unlike her previous seriousness.

Bai Luoming's subtle gesture of comfort was noticed by Tingyun without missing a beat, confirming her guess and making her even more delighted.

Even with the Herta in front of him, Bai Luoming could still make such intimate gestures with March 7th, which shows that he was not as purely in love as he claimed in his previous life.

As long as it's not pure love, then as Foxian better fits his XP, I naturally have a better chance.

"It's like this, Miss Tingyun." Upon seeing this, Qingque quickly placed Diting, which she was holding, on the table and took the initiative to explain her purpose.

"General Jing Yuan has ordered the distinguished guests of the Astral Express to assist our Divination Commission in apprehending the Stellaron Hunters, Kafka. According to our calculations, the target is currently still in the Returnstar Harbor area, so we have come to the duty room of the Sky-Faring Commission to report and complete the cooperation procedures."

Upon hearing the name "Kafka," Tingyun's expression briefly turned serious.

She knew that this matter involved the General, the Divination Commission, and the Astral Express, and it was of great importance; she couldn't simply turn the person away.

But soon, she regained her gentle expression and leaned lightly against the edge of the table.

"So, our distinguished guests have come for such an important mission."

Her voice was melodious, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"However, I am merely a temporary dispatcher and do not have the authority to directly determine the scope of the port search, nor can I assume any responsibility for any events that may occur during the mission on behalf of the Sky-Faring Commission."

Tingyun's words were impeccable, adopting a businesslike attitude, with every word emphasizing the rules.

Xing listened to Tingyun's explanation, put on a serious expression, and deliberately raised his voice.

"We're acting on the General's orders. If Kafka runs away from Returnstar Harbor, you won't be able to bear the responsibility."

After saying that, she turned to Welt with a serious expression. "Right, Uncle Yang?"

Welt adjusted his glasses, not responding directly, but calmly looking at Tingyun, his tone steady.

"Miss, while Xing's statement isn't entirely accurate, this mission was indeed personally arranged by General Jing Yuan."

Tingyun naturally understood Welt's meaning from his words. Indeed, she couldn't refuse Jing Yuan's request, but that didn't mean she had no room to maneuver.

With a quick glance, a seemingly reasonable solution came to mind.

"Since our distinguished guests insist on entering the port area to conduct a search, it's not impossible."

She paused, seemingly considering her words.

"How about this: one of you stay behind as a guarantor. Once the mission is complete and we've confirmed that the wanted criminal, Kafka, has been apprehended, we can return to pick up the guarantor. This way, you can carry out the mission smoothly, and it will also make it easier for our Sky-Faring Commission to report to our superiors. What do you think?"

As Tingyun finished speaking, the surrounding noise subsided.

Qingque looked at Tingyun, her expression gradually becoming wary.

On March 7th, Bai Luoming was pulled further behind him, as if to completely shield him from view.

Ignoring everyone's reactions, Tingyun raised her slender hand and pointed at Bai Luoming, who was being protected by March 7th.

The smile on her face was brighter and more radiant than ever before.

"In my humble opinion, this distinguished guest is quite suitable. Why don't we leave him here and I will take good care of him? You can continue your mission and come back to retrieve him once you have captured the criminal. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

The moment the words were spoken, two completely different voices rang out almost simultaneously.

"No!"

"Forget about it! He's our partner!" March 7th glared at Tingyun and retorted without any politeness.

"Forget about it! He's a distinguished guest of the general!" Qingque glared at Tingyun, invoking the general's name.

The two exchanged a glance and then emphasized it again in unison.

Seeing the two react in unison, Tingyun's smile deepened, clearly satisfied with the result.

Amidst the chaos, the "distinguished guest" who was being fought over finally found a moment to speak. He raised one hand, his expression somewhat helpless.

"Um... can I say something?"