I Don't Know What to Call This Chapter
The Cloud Knights Captain chose to personally lead the way to Sky-Faring Commission, while the remaining Cloud Knights were assigned by the Cloud Knights Captain to conduct searches in various locations around Returnstar Harbor.
"These Nameless are all exceptionally strong, especially this young man, whose strength is truly remarkable." The Cloud Knights captain turned halfway to the side, his gaze falling on Bai Luoming, his tone straightforward yet tinged with a hint of probing.
"I wonder if you've come to Luofu this time for tourism or other important business?"
Welt walked ahead of the group, pondering how to reasonably explain their purpose in coming here.
Bai Luoming spoke first, stating directly why he had come here.
"Oh, we're here to help you resolve the Stellaron crisis."
"..."
The Cloud Knights captain stumbled and nearly lost his footing.
He steadied himself, turned around, and forced a dry smile.
"You must be joking... Our Xianzhou Luofu has enjoyed peace and prosperity for a long time. How could we possibly possess something as catastrophic as Stellaron?" He chuckled dryly, finally managing to say, "This... is hard to assess."
On March 7th, one hand covered her face, and a soft voice escaped through her fingers. "How can anyone believe you when you're so blunt?"
Bai Luoming didn't care about the captain's suspicions at all. Whether you believe it or not is your business; I've already said it.
The Cloud Knights captain stopped asking questions and silently led the way. Before long, a magnificent building rose from the ground, with jade as its foundation, towering pavilions, and Starskiff.
The Cloud Knights captain led them to a reception desk, whispered a few words to the staff member on duty, and reported on their Returnstar Harbor.
Soon, the staff came to them. Upon seeing this, the Cloud Knights Captain clasped his hands in a salute to everyone, indicating that he still needed to Returnstar Harbor for inspection and could not stay any longer.
"Gentlemen, please come with me to complete the entry registration." The staff member gestured for the group to proceed to the registration area.
He led everyone to a huge terminal and began entering information.
"Astral Express, Welt Young"
March 7th.
"Star."
The data entry went smoothly until it was Bai Luoming's turn.
"Bai Luoming."
The staff member tapped the screen on the Jade Abacus tablet and typed in the name. The next moment, he stopped.
He looked down at the screen, then looked up at Bai Luoming, checking several times before finally confirming something. He abruptly turned around, his back to everyone, and sent an emergency communication to Yukong.
The man quickly turned around and spoke politely to the group:
"Distinguished guests, the Helmsman the Sky-Faring Commission, Yukong Kong, requests your presence."
Xing and March 7th exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes. Xing even stood on tiptoe curiously, wanting to see what was displayed on the terminal.
Bai Luoming, on the other hand, was quite frank. Based on the staff member's attitude, he had already guessed the general reason. In any case, it was either because of the Nameless's identity or because of the Herta.
The group followed the staff through several magnificent corridors and finally arrived at a heavy, carved wooden door.
This is the power center of the Sky-Faring Commission, the Palace of Astrum.
The door was pushed open silently, and a calm scent of ink and sandalwood wafted out. Behind the large desk, a Foxian- woman dressed in an elegant official robe sat upright, her brows slightly furrowed, her gaze fixed on the terminal screen in her hand.
She only looked up at the door after hearing it open.
Her gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Bai Luoming's face.
Yukong took a deep breath, his gaze lingering on Bai Luoming's face for longer than he had looked at everyone else combined.
She seemed to be confirming something. After a moment, she put down the terminal, stood up, and nodded slightly to everyone.
"Everyone on the Astral Express, it's an honor to meet you all." Her voice was crisp and steady, carrying an air of authority without anger. "Especially... Mr. Bai Luoming."
Bai Luoming remained expressionless, and even politely raised his hand to wave.
"Yukong Soars, you also read interstellar gossip?"
"Who in the world doesn't know about the Ms. Herta from the Genius Society?"
Her counter-question left Bai Luoming speechless for a moment.
After exchanging pleasantries, Welt stepped forward and steered the conversation back on track. He clearly and systematically recounted Kafka's warning, the precise timing of the attack by Borisin the Returnstar Harbor, and the unusual outbreak of Mara-Struck encountered by the support troops en route.
"... Therefore, we have reason to believe that the Xianzhou Luofu is facing a potential crisis. The Astral Express's journey here is precisely to assist in resolving this matter."
As Welt narrated, the subtle emotion on Yukong's face quickly subsided, turning into a solemn expression.
Unlike the Cloud Knights captain, she didn't deny it directly. Her fox ears twitched slightly, and she tapped her fingertips on the table.
After a long silence, she stopped what she was doing and said in a deep voice, "Stellaron... If that's really the case, then Luofu is in big trouble."
She made a quick decision and stood up from her seat.
"This matter is of great importance and has exceeded the authority of the Sky-Faring Commission. I will report the situation to the Seat of Divine Foresight for the General to make a decision personally."
Xing's eyes lit up, and she blurted out, "We'll see the general so soon? I thought I'd have to deliver a hundred packages and clean ten docks first!"
March 7th quickly tugged at her sleeve, signaling her not to say anything inappropriate in this situation.
Yukong ignored Xing's ramblings and walked to the control panel to arrange manpower, but he ran into trouble when he looked through the personnel list.
She rubbed her temples and muttered to herself, "Of all times... Tingyun has been temporarily seconded to the Divination Commission by Master Diviner Fu, and the others... aren't qualified enough to receive everyone."
Her gaze inadvertently swept over Bai Luoming, her mind quickly weighing the options.
These people were Nameless, and Bai Luoming was the publicly acknowledged partner of the Ms. Herta. Regardless of the inside story, it represented an attitude that could not be ignored.
To neglect them is to offend both the Trailblaze and Erudition factions.
Yukong sighed inwardly and quickly made a decision. She smoothed out her clothes and walked out from behind her desk.
"Very well, time is of the essence. Since things have happened so suddenly, I will personally lead the way to the Seat of Divine Foresight."
The Helmsman, who was in charge of one of the six departments of the Xianzhou, personally served as the guide.
That's giving them way too much face.
March 7th was flattered and quickly waved her hand, "No, no, no, there's no need for such trouble, Lord Yukong Kong..."
That's great.
Bai Luoming calmly replied, even casually asking, "Yukong, are meals provided on the way? I just had a fight and I'm a little hungry."
Yukong was speechless at his words, swallowing back all the polite words she had prepared. She looked at the young man in front of her who was making a serious request, and smiled helplessly.
As expected, one cannot judge a person by ordinary standards.
Led by Yukong himself, the group left the Sky-Faring Commission and headed towards the Seat of Divine Foresight.