Dan Heng, the Honest Man

"No one may tread upon any area under their jurisdiction."

This was certainly not a friendly invitation, but rather a chilling order of expulsion.

March 7th opened her mouth, a hint of worry on her face. She instinctively wanted to ask "why," but her wrist was gently pulled by the person next to her.

Xingchong shook her head without saying a word, but her meaning was clear.

March 7th paused for a moment, looking at his companion who usually only cared about trash cans and fighting, and suddenly understood something, swallowing back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Everyone has a past they don't want to talk about." Himeko's gentle voice broke the silence. She held her coffee cup, her gaze fixed on the shimmering starry sky outside the window. "The train won't force anyone to confront things they don't want to face."

Welt adjusted his glasses and echoed, "Let bygones be bygones."

Bai Luoming looked at Dan Heng's tense profile and sighed inwardly.

In fact, given Jing Yuan's current position, it wouldn't matter if Dan Heng set foot on Luofu. Jing Yuan would probably turn a blind eye and not say anything.

Leaving aside Blade, who is still causing trouble in Luofu, even Jingliu ignores the so-called wanted notice and strolls around Luofu openly, even offering Yanqing some pointers on martial arts. Only the honest Dan Heng strictly abides by the prohibition and doesn't even want to mention Luofu.

However, this is understandable. After all, Dan Heng only inherited a few fragments of Dan Feng's Remembrance, so naturally he doesn't know the significance of his good brother being the highest leader of Luofu.

Thinking this, Bai Luoming walked to Dan Heng's side, patted Dan Heng's shoulder, and said softly, "If you don't want to go, then you don't have to. I'll bring you some specialties from the Xianzhou so you can remember the taste of home."

As he spoke, Bai Luoming winked at Dan Heng and joked.

"Also, keep an eye on the room for me, lest some people turn it into a dumping ground and ransack it again."

"I won't go through your room!"

Upon hearing this, Xing immediately jumped up from the sofa and loudly protested, "I only rummaged through the trash can!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that something seemed off.

There was a moment of silence in the carriage, then Pom-Pom couldn't help but retort, "So you admit you can rummage through trash cans, Pam!"

"Puff."

A faint smile finally appeared on Dan Heng's tightly pursed lips, and he whispered, "Thank you."

Seeing this, March 7th completely gave up the idea of asking further questions and instead launched into a full-blown rant about Qixing's love of trash cans.

"You have the nerve to say that! Last time in Belobog, if I hadn't stopped you, would you have packed up the Supreme Guardian's trash can and taken it with you?"

There might be treasure inside!

The atmosphere in the carriage relaxed, and everyone tacitly avoided the topic of Luofu.

Himeko stood in front of the projection again, her expression returning to its usual composure.

With a light tap of her finger, she officially added the star map coordinates left by Kafka to the fourth position on the shortlist, alongside Penacony.

"Although the source of the intelligence is unreliable," her voice was clear and calm, "It is precisely because of this uncertainty that we cannot stand idly by. We have already witnessed the dangers of the Stellaron firsthand in Jarilo-VI."

"Now, let's vote."

"Those who agree to change the next destination to Xianzhou Luofu, please raise your hands."

Welt raised his hand almost immediately, leaning on his cane, his voice steady. "The words of the Stellaron Hunters cannot be entirely trusted, but life cannot be gambled with. If Luofu is truly in crisis, as Trailblazer, we have no reason to stand idly by."

Himeko followed suit and raised her hand as well.

"Besides, even if it's a trap, our Astral Express isn't a pushover. The Nameless never fears a challenge."

Her gaze swept over the crowd, carrying a reassuring power.

March 7th hesitated for a few seconds.

She glanced at Bai Luoming, then at the magnificent Xianzhou on the projection, and finally raised her hand resolutely.

"Although I absolutely hate that woman named Kafka! But..." she puffed out her cheeks, "If so many innocent people suffer because we don't go... I... I can't just ignore it."

Bai Luoming gave her an approving smile and raised his hand as well.

"I agree. I happen to be interested in the Xianzhou as well."

His relaxed tone eased the last trace of unease in March 7th's heart.

Now, everyone's attention is focused on Xing, who is still completely oblivious to the situation.

Xing paused for a moment, looked at this and then at that, and then suddenly raised her hand high as if afraid that others would not see it.

"I'm going too!!"

"The Conductor counts as a ticket too!" Pom-Pom jumped onto the table and eagerly raised her little hand.

Himeko tallied the results and announced, "Six votes in favor, Dan Heng abstained. This vote was passed by majority vote, so the next stop is— the Xianzhou Luofu."

She turned to Dan Heng, her tone softening, "Dan Heng, since that's the case, will you stay with me on the train?"

Dan Heng nodded, without saying anything more.

"Alright." Welt stood up and tapped his cane lightly on the ground. "Since it's decided, let's assign tasks. I'll lead this Trailblaze, and the members will be Bai Luoming, March 7th, and Xing."

His serious gaze swept over the three of them in turn.

"The situation with the Xianzhou Alliance is far more complex than in Belobog; they have their own Order. Once we arrive, all actions will be under my command. No unauthorized actions are permitted. Do you understand?"

"Received!" Xing immediately stood up straight and gave a not-so-standard salute.

Himeko added from the side, "I've already sent a docking request to Luofu's airport, but the response signal is intermittent, and the communication system seems to be severely disrupted. Everyone should be prepared; the situation may be worse than we imagine."

"No way..." March 7th swallowed hard. "It can't really be like in horror movies, where a spaceship arrives at an empty spaceport..."

Bai Luoming's mind flashed back to Kafka's last words before she disappeared. "Variables beyond fate."

She seemed certain they would go to Luofu, and even... certain she herself would go.

Sigh, I don't know if Elio can foresee his fate or not, but regardless, I'm sure Elio has already torn up several drafts of the script by now.

Thinking of this, Bai Luoming felt inexplicably relieved. Seeing the worried March 7th beside him, he casually raised his hand and patted March 7th's head, saying...

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

March 7th's cheeks flushed instantly, but she retorted sharply, slapping his hand away. "Who, who's afraid! I was just making a reasonable guess!"

"Alright, everyone go back and prepare," Himeko announced, adjourning the meeting. "Meet in the Parlor Car in one hour. This mission is no small matter; it may be dangerous, so bring all necessary equipment."

Everyone responded and got up one after another, returning to their rooms.

Bai Luoming had just reached his room when he noticed March 7th following behind, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

He stopped and turned to ask her, "What's wrong?"

March 7th bit her lip. "Once we get to the Xianzhou, be careful, don't cause any more dangerous trouble."

"Don't worry," Bai Luoming chuckled, "I'm not a star; I won't poke at everything I see."

Xing, who had just been passing by, overheard this and immediately turned around, annoyed, and shouted, "Hey! I heard that!"

The three of them laughed and joked as they went back to their rooms.

Back in his room, Bai Luoming began packing his luggage.

He opened his wardrobe and picked out a few sets of casual clothes that were easy to move around in, but just in case, he also brought along those slightly abstract clothes.

Halfway through tidying up, Bai Luoming's gaze fell on the bedside table.

There sat a small black metal box, which Herta had given him when he left the space station.

He picked up the box; it felt slightly heavy in his hand, and the surface had a smooth texture. The box had no signs of opening; only a complex and delicate key pattern was engraved on the front, gleaming slightly under the light.

What exactly is inside?

Is it some kind of incredibly powerful bomb, or a miraculous artifact capable of turning the tide of battle?

Bai Luoming's curiosity was practically overflowing; he even wanted to find a tool to pry it open and take a look.

But he ultimately managed to restrain himself.

"Forget it, since it was given to us by the Herta, we might as well treat it as a trump card."

Bai Luoming muttered to himself as he carefully placed the small box into his pocket, patting it to make sure it was properly placed.

After doing all this, he picked up his packed luggage and left the room.

An hour later, in the Parlor Car.

The four-person Trailblaze team has assembled.

Everyone had almost finished packing and took what they thought they should bring.

At that moment, Pom-Pom was standing by the coffee table, arranging packets of compressed biscuits and energy drinks neatly.

"These are emergency supplies that Himeko prepared for everyone! Just in case!"

Himeko walked up to the crowd, her expression more solemn than ever before.

"The train is approaching the Luofu area. Remember, safety is always the top priority, no matter what happens. If the situation gets out of your control, immediately try to turn the train back. Don't try to be reckless."

Welt nodded solemnly. "Understood."

He turned to the three people behind him and asked one last time, "Are you all ready?"

"Ready!"

Bai Luoming, March 7th, and Xing exchanged glances and answered in unison.

As their voices faded, the train shuddered slightly, and the starry sky outside the window began to rush past. Finally, an unimaginably massive ship filled the entire porthole.

It resembles an ancient city floating in the universe, with flying eaves and brackets, magnificent buildings and palaces, and an ethereal atmosphere.

That is Luofu, one of the six giant ships of the Xianzhou Alliance.