You Came at Just the Right Time
Jing Yuan picked up the teacup, gently skimming off the foam on top, his gaze somewhat unfocused.
He withdrew his thoughts from worrying about his master, and his gaze returned to the people on the Astral Express. He spoke calmly.
"The matter of the Stellaron is of great importance. I need some time to carefully discuss countermeasures with the ministers of the department."
Before anyone could react, Jing Yuan changed the subject, a perfectly timed gentle smile appearing on his face, "You have all come from afar and must be tired from your journey. Before we reach a conclusion, I will arrange the best inn in Luofu for you all, to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey, as a token of my hospitality."
He sighed inwardly, "Master, this is the best I can do for you right now. I hope you can seize this opportunity."
The atmosphere inside the hall was already somewhat delicate due to Yaoguang's arrival, and Jing Yuan's words added an even more ambiguous and inexplicable meaning.
Just as Welt was about to speak, March 7th beside him blinked, tilted his head to look at Bai Luoming and Xing, and whispered:
"Huh? This sounds like something I've heard somewhere before..."
Xing immediately understood, and replied with a look of sudden realization, even slapping his thigh.
"How could we not be familiar with it! Back in Belobog, that Supreme Guardian said exactly the same thing! First, he said the matter was of great importance and needed to be considered, and then he arranged for us to stay at the Goethe Hotel..."
March 7th suddenly slapped his forehead. "That's right! I knew it looked familiar!"
At this point, her eyes suddenly became wary, like a little squirrel guarding its food. She leaned forward slightly and stared intently at Jing Yuan, who sat calmly in the main seat.
She's an expert at this tactic! First, she keeps people calm, then she's probably up to something behind the scenes.
Jing Yuan's expression remained unchanged, but his hand holding the teacup paused in mid-air for a moment, thinking to himself: He'd been seen through? That shouldn't be the case; this child's eyes are so clear...
Looking into March 7th's clear eyes, he could only attribute it to the Nameless's rich experience... which allowed him to analyze his plan almost perfectly.
Jing Yuan was, after all, a general of Luofu. No matter how surprised he was inside, he maintained the composure and dignity of a general of Luofu on the surface. He put the teacup back on the table, making a slight sound.
"Luofu operates according to its own rules and regulations, so you need not worry."
Bai Luoming looked at Jing Yuan's "I'm busy and need to think it over carefully" expression, and then at March 7th next to him with a "I don't believe you" look on his face, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees, and said with a hint of joking, "General, you won't be thinking about this for too long, will you? If it really doesn't work out, I can actually get some people to help; that might be more efficient."
This casual joke, however, was like a stone thrown into a calm pond, eliciting varying reactions from the people present.
Upon hearing this, Jing Yuan's expression stiffened slightly.
Based on what he'd investigated over the past few days, the person Bai Luoming was trying to recruit was most likely that incredibly talented genius from the space station.
Jing Yuan quickly composed himself, his tone remaining gentle, but his speech was a few beats faster than before, carrying an uncompromising decisiveness.
"If it's just Stellaron, Luofu has its own way of dealing with it, so there's no need to trouble that envoy of Erudition Emanator come."
"Are you kidding me?!" Jing Yuan's internal alarm bells rang.
Master was already seething with anger because of the space station incident, and almost drew his sword to kill them. If they really managed to bring that Herta to Luofu, that would be disastrous!
If those two were to fight in Luofu, they'd probably tear Luofu apart. That would be far more serious than any Stellaron explosion, wouldn't it?
Seeing that Jing Yuan reacted so quickly, even bringing up the title "Emanator Erudition," Bai Luoming knew that his joke had hit the nail on the head. He smiled and said nothing more.
Bringing up the Herta was just a joke; he's not that incompetent. Besides, if the Herta comes and creates a chaotic scene, who's responsible?
Hearing their conversation, March 7th instinctively gripped Bai Luoming's sleeve, pursed her lips, and looked at him with a complicated expression.
Although Evernight had explained a lot to her and she was mentally prepared, she still felt a little sour every time she heard that name, like having an unripe plum in her mouth.
Fu Xuan, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded as he listened to their conversation.
What's going on? The Herta? The Emanator Erudition?
When did Bai Luoming become so close to the people in the Genius Society that he can casually "pull people in for help"?
In her Remembrance, although Bai Luoming had interacted with several members of the Genius Society, their relationship shouldn't have reached this level...
Fu Xuan felt increasingly uneasy.
These past few days, she's been so focused on scheming for Bai Luoming's sake that she hasn't even had time to look at her most beloved Jade Abacus...
Could it be that in just these few short days, we missed some earth-shattering, crucial intelligence?
Thinking of this, Fu Xuan suddenly panicked. She had been planning for so long, she couldn't afford to mess things up in a place like this.
Thinking of this, she secretly made up her mind that she must take a good look at the latest current events later, and not let this information gap ruin her chances.
Yaoguang took in everything, a faint smile playing on his lips, his beautiful eyes gleaming with the light of a hunter spotting his prey.
She naturally knew what had happened at the space station, otherwise she wouldn't have rushed to Luofu so urgently.
However, this news actually made her feel a little excited.
As long as the Herta doesn't come in person...
A line she'd read in an ancient Chinese folktale even flashed through her mind, "Sir, you don't want to..."
Hehehe, challenges make things interesting.
Jing Yuan had no time to pay attention to the undercurrents among the ladies in the hall. He glanced at the sky outside; it was already evening, almost time to get off work.
He paused for a moment, cleared his throat, and drew everyone's attention back.
"It's getting late. I'll arrange for someone to escort you all to the inn."
As he spoke, his gaze swept across the hall, pondering who would be most suitable to send.
Logically, Yukong should have been the one to escort them, since she was the one who brought the Astral Express Crew.
But Jing Yuan glanced at Yaoguang, who was smiling beside him, and immediately dismissed the idea.
Now that Yaoguang has come to Luofu, according to the alliance's regulations, he must register with the Sky-Faring Commission Bureau and go through a series of tedious procedures. With this back and forth, Yukong will probably have to work overtime until late at night.
Forget it, it's almost time to leave work, let's not bother her anymore. Showing consideration for his subordinates is a virtue of his as a general.
Jing Yuan's gaze then shifted to Fu Xuan on the other side.
He quickly shook his head again.
No, absolutely not.
Given Fu Xuan's awkward and arrogant personality, she probably wouldn't be willing to do this kind of welcoming and farewell work.
Moreover, Fu Xuan is Yaoguang's junior sister, so it's not appropriate to ask her to do such a thing, both morally and logically.
Just as Jing Yuan was racking his brains over this trivial matter, a weak, feeble voice came from outside the palace gate, as if the person might die at any moment.
"General... this is the latest divination report... it's here..."
Qingque arrived late, carrying a stack of documents taller than her head, her small face clearly saying, "It's almost time to leave, don't give me extra work."
She walked carefully, afraid that she might slip and spill all the reports.
Jing Yuan's eyes lit up when he saw Qingque delivering the documents; it was like a pillow being delivered just when he was sleepy.
"Qingque, you've come at the perfect time."