Young Lin Shuang Is Quite the Interesting One / Acheron: "Let Me Sneak a Peek at What Lin Shuang's Up To"

Of course, Qingque wasn't intimidated by any of these people, since although they held high positions, they weren't her direct superiors.

What truly made her shrink back was the pink-haired Lord Diviner standing before her, arms crossed, looking over.

"Miss Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Jing Yuan, the Cloud Knights General of [Luofu]. You are a guest who has come from afar, so please don't stand on ceremony. Just call me Jing Yuan."

As soon as they approached, Jing Yuan, who was in the main seat, took the initiative to invite Lin Shuang to come forward and walk to the High Platform where they were.

Jing Yuan smiled, and like Acheron, his slightly wispy long hair covered one eye, adding to his air of mystery.

However, compared to Acheron, Jing Yuan appeared more gentle. If it weren't for his light armor and close-fitting clothes, Lin Shuang would probably have thought of him as a scholar-strategist rather than a brave general.

"Nice to meet you, General Jing Yuan."

Lin Shuang responded politely, then strode towards the High Platform without the slightest hesitation.

Qingque, who had been following behind Lin Shuang, was clearly frightened.

But when she looked around, she saw Foxfolk wearing the uniforms of the Sky-Faring Commission and the Sushang wearing the uniforms of the Alchemy Commission, but she didn't see any of the diviners from their Divination Department.

That makes sense. If Grand Tutor had come to the Divination Department today and it was something important, Fu Xuan would definitely have personally taken the documents and slammed them on the general's desk.

Why would anyone wait for the signature and stamping process?

There was nothing she could do. As a diviner from the Divination Department, she couldn't very well go and join the fun next to the people from the Sky-Faring Commission. So, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow behind Lin Shuang, keeping her head down and acting like a 'follower' to minimize her presence.

Volume 1: Chapter 76 Lin Shuang is quite a remarkable person

Jing Yuan, on the other hand, was quite uninhibited. He looked at Qingque was following behind with her head down, like an ostrich burying her head in the sand.

With a slightly wicked grin, he said:

"The one behind you is the fortune teller Qingque, who brought the guest here... right? Thank you for your hard work."

"Oh... ah, it's no trouble at all, it's just leading the way..."

Qingque truly hadn't expected to be called out, and for a moment she even stammered a bit. Could a mere diviner like her really have the ability to speak so directly with General Jing Yuan?

Fu Xuan, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore. Fu Xuan knew without even thinking that this person was probably doing it on purpose.

"Ahem, Qingque, come over here."

"Uh-huh!"

Qingque had never before found the call of the Lord Diviner so pleasant to hear.

If it weren't for the fact that she was in the wrong position, she would have immediately ordered ten times the sugar and a full cup of Immortal's Joy Tea for the Lord Diviner.

Lin Shuang found it amusing to watch Qingque Que dart behind Fu Xuan and hide, becoming invisible.

"Alright, now that they're here, let's discuss the outcome of yesterday's incident..."

Fu Xuan immediately took over the conversation, not giving Jing Yuan a chance to speak, lest the man start rambling on and on.

Yanqing, who was standing to the side, stepped forward and said:

"Let me tell Miss Lin about the handling of the Cloud Knights."

Having not slept a wink last night, Yanqing's eyes still seemed to retain a hint of fatigue.

"The person in charge yesterday was named Song Li. He retired from the Cloud Knights unit) fifty years ago and later joined the Department of Civil Affairs. Although he was no longer Cloud Knights, his behavior was egregious, and an investigation revealed that he had multiple prior convictions. Therefore, he was punished according to military law. The other accomplices were all discharged from the military and imprisoned in the Prison of Deep Seclusion."

"The individuals involved and the final verdict will be published on the Xianzhou Luofu public platform. The Xianzhou Cloud Knights and the Six Commissions will conduct a rigorous self-examination to resolutely prevent the recurrence of this heinous incident."

Yanqing was clearly extremely dissatisfied with this incident; he could not accept that such a person existed within the Cloud Knights.

Fortunately, the general was determined to thoroughly investigate the Cloud Knights, so there was no hint of frustration in his tone.

Jing Yuan, standing to the side, nodded in satisfaction at the postponement, and then said:

"I wonder if young friend Lin Shuang is satisfied with this result?"

"Yanqing and Grand Tutor are of great righteousness; they should simply act in accordance with the laws of the Xianzhou."

Jing Yuan's smile widened, and he gestured for him to proceed.

"Very well. You've had your fun in this farce. Fu Qing and I both feel that we should give Lin Shuang some compensation. Fu Qing probably mentioned it to you yesterday as well. I wonder what Lin Shuang's likes and dislikes are?"

Lin Shuang thought about it and realized that she didn't actually have much of a need right now, so she might as well let this favor remain in her lap.

"It doesn't bother me much. Instead of worrying about my likes and dislikes, General Jing Yuan should use that energy to consider how to care for those on the Xianzhou who need help more."

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Jing Yuan, who already knew the whole story, naturally understood that Lin Shuang was referring to the Heavenly Defect sufferers.

As for Lin Shuang, she doesn't have anything she urgently needs right now.

However, if we could start from Jing Yuan and, throughout the entire Xianzhou, from the top down, try to provide more care for those Heavenly Defect sufferers at the social level.

Those who truly need help may then be able to live better lives for the next few hundred or even a thousand years.

At the same time, Lin Shuang's reputation not only soared among the higher-ups, but the Xianzhou also had to retain this favor. The better the Xianzhou's reforms went in the future, the more significant this favor would become.

Isn't that what debts of gratitude are all about?

If Danshu knew that this was the result of Lin Shuang's efforts, his Affection her would surely increase even further.

I was hoping to draw a couple more cards from Danshu.

"Hahaha--In my opinion, young friend Lin Shuang is truly righteous. However, as the general of the Xianzhou, it would be somewhat inappropriate not to offer our guest some compensation. I have heard that young friend Lin Shuang is skilled with Greatsword, so how about I personally present you with a weapon?"

Lin Shuang's eyes lit up. She hadn't even had time to spend money at the Crafting Division yet, and Jing Yuan was already offering her one. That was quite nice.

"Then thank you very much, General Jing Yuan."

"Hmm~ How about I personally accompany you to the Crafting Division after this is over? We can discuss the styles you like on the way..."

"Ahem—General! Let's get down to business first."

Seeing that Jing Yuan was about to go off-topic, Fu Xuan finally couldn't help but cough twice, glared at him, and called out "General," urging the man to finish his business first.

"Alright, alright, oh dear, Fu Qing is still so impatient."

Jing Yuan smiled helplessly and changed the subject.

"There are still some small gifts, I'll tell my friend Lin Shuang about them later. Let's get down to business now."

Seeing that Jing Yuan's expression had softened somewhat, Lin Shuang couldn't help but become curious. Was there something else he wanted to say?

"What important matter is it?"

"Naturally, it concerns the Abundant Doses, and that mysterious Emanator. And... I wonder if young friend Lin Shuang has ever heard of the Heliobus Clan."

Fu Xuan, standing to the side, curled her lips. She knew it; Jing Yuan had really gone straight to the point and asked!

"Oh-- Grand Tutor recognized me after meeting me yesterday, right? There is indeed a Heliobus within me supplying me with power. The specifics are too complex to explain in a few words, but it's similar to how the Xianzhou once sealed the Flint Emperor in Zhuming, using Heliobus for energy."

Upon hearing this, Yanqing almost lost her composure, while Qingzu, who had been standing quietly beside her, nearly popped her eyes out.

Listen to what Versailles is all about.

They say that the sealing of the Flint Emperor was used to power the Xianzhou Zhuming, but conversely, it also means sealing the entire Xianzhou.

This person is quite something; he simply sealed a portion of the Heliobus within his body and carried it with him.

The principle is indeed the same.

But just like the Xianzhou native and the Denizens of Abundance, this thing seems similar in principle, but in reality, they are worlds apart.

Can an entire Xianzhou and a portable miniature device be considered to be on the same level?

No, that's impossible!

Their Xianzhou can seal Heliobus by a single person, but that's all they can do. To exploit Heliobus 'Heliobus power against his will, they would need a large-scale device.

The technology between these two is several generations behind.

Jing Yuan also showed a surprised expression; Lin Shuang's words had really intimidated him.

However, no one present pressed for further questions.

Instead, Lin Shuang continued the conversation along these lines:

"Since General Jing Yuan has mentioned Heliobus, I happen to have some information about the Abundant Doses. I wonder if the General would be interested?"

"Oh, I wonder if young friend Lin Shuang has any important information?"

Lin Shuang didn't say anything directly after hearing this, but instead winked at Jing Yuan.

Jing Yuan laughed upon seeing this:

"Very well, very well, young friend Lin Shuang is quite a remarkable person. If it is truly related to the Abundant Doses, then let's say Luofu owes you another favor, shall we?"

"The Abundant Doses leads to a Lord Ravager named Phantylia, whose true form is also Heliobus."

Needless to say, everyone present, whether Jing Yuan or Fu Xuan, turned serious.

Volume 1: Chapter 77 Acheron: Let me sneak around and see what Lin Shuang is doing.

Lin Shuang was not surprised by Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan's expressions.

The nature of the Heliobus signifies that if it wants to infiltrate a place and cause trouble, it is very difficult to take effective preventative measures.

Jing Yuan pondered for a moment, then looked at Lin Shuang and said:

"I've heard of a Lord Ravager methods first plunge a world into chaos, then allow the Anti-Matter Legion to utterly crush it. But no one knows his name. Could it be...?"

"I'm not sure, but it's likely this person's doing. Phantylia does like to stay behind the scenes, stirring up conflicts, causing civilizations to self-destruct before reaping the rewards. This aligns with the current situation of the Abundant Doses."

After Lin Shuang nodded in agreement, Fu Xuan suddenly asked:

"Could it be that the Sky-Faring Commission Bureau who was targeted by the Abundant Doses was chosen by Phantylia as his target to infiltrate the Xianzhou?"

Fu Xuan frowned.

If this is true, then the situation in Luofu is not optimistic.

To put it bluntly, Luofu has been recuperating and rebuilding itself over the years, Vidyadhara in a significant loss of combat power. The Dragon Lord Wisdom is now living in seclusion, and the previous Sword Champion has become a taboo subject.

Only one Cloud Knights General was stationed at Luofu.

Jing Yuan was praised for his "Divine Strategy," and his bravery was certainly not lacking, but he was not considered outstanding among other generals.

Yanqing is still young and lacks experience.

The new Dragon Lord Vidyadhara was not only young, but also had a complicated background, and had not inherited the powerful magic that Dragon Lord should possess.

To say that the power of the Xianzhou Luofu is in a period of transition is actually quite accurate.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have temporarily halted their the Hunt expeditions over these past few centuries, choosing instead to recuperate and rebuild their lives.

Being targeted by a ruthless Lord Ravager, who enjoys plotting behind the scenes, is certainly not a pleasant thing.

Fortunately, the Divination Department had Fu Xuan and Grand Void Astral Compass, along with the wisdom of Divine General.

There were still some countermeasures, and with the intelligence provided by Lin Shuang, the Xianzhou wouldn't be completely clueless, not even knowing who the enemy was when the time came.

To put it bluntly, Luofu may be intelligent enough now, but it cannot guarantee a reliable level of martial prowess.

With only Jing Yuan in charge, it's hardly reassuring.

And once you start thinking about this aspect...

Fu Xuan and Jing Yuan couldn't help but think of the mysterious Emanator standing behind Lin Shuang, who was behaving intimately with Lin Shuang.

If Luofu could obtain the help of a mysterious Emanator, it would undoubtedly be a shot in the arm.

Using this title, Jing Yuan could more easily implement his ideas.

Even... Jing Yuan didn't need that lady named Acheron to actually take action. With Lin Shuang around, there was room for maneuver in many matters.

Of course, given the gravity of the situation, Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan couldn't make a decision based solely on Lin Shuang's testimony.

Since it concerns the safety of the entire Luofu, it cannot be taken lightly.

Therefore, today's meeting ended after a brief exchange of pleasantries.

When they left, Qingque led the way as usual. Yanqing and Qingzu were both assigned tasks by Jing Yuan. Now that Fu Xuan had a clear goal, he would also need to carefully use the Grand Void Astral Compass to divine the future in the next few days.

Perhaps then we can catch some clues.

Jing Yuan wanted to chat with Lin Shuang a little longer and take a stroll around the Crafting Division.

Unfortunately Fu Xuan stopped him and forcibly pressed him down in front of the table to handle today's affairs.

Instead, Fu Xuan and Lin Shuang left the Divination Department together.