The Xianzhou Marshal, or a Cure for Mara-Struck?

"You are... a blasphemer?"

"That's right... no, how is that blasphemy? Even the Aeon of Abundance hasn't said anything. Besides, aren't you and the Aeon of Abundance enemies? Why are you accusing me of blasphemy? I demand that your Xianzhou immediately clear my name and record it in the new edition of the history book, to demonstrate the foresight of this Medicine Seeker!" Chen Li protested.

"That's not important, what's important is... how did you... my master..." Jing Yuan's thoughts were in complete disarray.

"Alright, stop overthinking. I'm from out of town."

"What's the meaning?"

"I came from another world, so time has no meaning for me. The matter of Seeking Medicine actually happened not long ago," Chen Li said.

"Is your visit to the Xianzhou related to my master... or Jingliu?" Jing Yuan asked after a moment of silence.

Although Chen Li's explanation is absurd, there is indeed no other explanation at present.

Chen Li's youthful vigor was hard to conceal; an old man couldn't fake it.

"It's somewhat related. I came to deliver something to Jingliu, but I got lost and ended up on the Xianzhou," Chen Li said with a sigh, holding his teacup.

"Get lost?"

"Yeah, isn't that amazing? But after arriving on the Xianzhou, I inexplicably became the Divine Emissary Abundance because of the Divine Object of Abundance, and then had close exchanges with the Medicine Master's Legacy." Chen Li said quite frankly.

"The Medicine Master's Legacy..."

"You might not believe it, but the reason your Cloud Knight Army was able to capture me was because I surrendered myself. However, the Medicine Master's Legacy later managed to break me out of prison," Chen Li explained.

"I see. Then why don't you turn yourself in again?" Jing Yuan asked.

"Because when I was in the middle of this mess, I already knew that I couldn't get out so easily. I'm going to give you a big scoop as a thank you for the teapot and osmanthus cake you brought," Chen Li said.

Upon hearing Chen Li's words, Jing Yuan subconsciously looked at the stone table and discovered that not only were the teacups gone, but the teapot was also missing.

Dude, do you know how expensive this teapot is?

"The Great Extinguisher Phantylia, intends to launch a surprise attack on the Xianzhou." Chen Li's words left Jing Yuan completely bewildered.

Who? The Great Extinguisher Phantylia? Is he out of his mind?

"You were shocked to hear this news, weren't you? I was shocked when I first heard it, because I couldn't understand why the Great Extinguisher would cause trouble for the Xianzhou." Chen Li nodded in satisfaction, admiring Jing Yuan's surprised expression.

Yes, that's the expression!

Chen Li's surprise was genuine, because even after watching the storyline of Honkai: Star Rail, he still couldn't understand Phantylia had gotten into Huanlong.

There are plenty of easy targets in the Honkai: Star Rail world, why do you insist on targeting the follower with the most unique relationship with the Aeon in the entire Honkai: Star Rail world?

Moreover, you've offended an Aeon who has revenge ingrained in his very being and has even made it the meaning of his Path.

Are you sick in the head?

It wasn't until Chen Li saw a text in the game that he realized Phantylia actually wanted to create an excellent body for himself and had his eye on the Gift of Abundance, which is why he set his sights on the Xianzhou.

Oh, so you had ulterior motives. Never mind then.

"So... how about we cooperate?"

"Cooperation?" Jing Yuan's eyes widened upon hearing Chen Li's suggestion.

He was using all my words.

"Although the Great Extinguisher Phantylia has not yet posed a danger to the Xianzhou, if no unexpected event occurs, Phantylia could actually destroy half of the Xianzhou. So even though Phantylia has not done this yet, I still have to ask you, do you want to take revenge on Phantylia?" Chen Li asked.

"Yes." This time, Jing Yuan did not hesitate and quickly gave his answer.

Because Jing Yuan had no time to hesitate.

Honestly, in the Xianzhou Alliance, a force entirely driven by the Hunt, if you, as a general, knew that a Great Extinguisher might destroy half of your Xianzhou, and someone asked you if you wanted to retaliate before the other party carried out their plan, but you refused...

Let alone if this matter reaches the Marshal, even if it is simply spread among the people, the entire Luofu Xianzhou will be in an uproar.

The Xianzhou emphasizes that even a feud spanning ten lifetimes can be avenged.

After all, the true meaning of the Path of the Hunt is "revenge".

What? The other party hasn't done it yet?

So, we can't get revenge?!

The Hunt is not such an inconvenient thing.

"Very good, it's a pleasure to work together. However, I have another request."

"What are your requirements?" Jing Yuan wasn't surprised, after all, it would be strange if Chen Li didn't make any requests.

Otherwise, why would Chen Li help Xianzhou when they are not related?

Just because Chen Li and Jing Yuan both have the same Xianzhou Master?

You might as well tell Jing Yuan that Chen Li and Jingliu have actually started a relationship, and that Chen Li only helped Xianzhou because he was lusting after Jingliu's body.

"My request is not excessive. I only ask that you return what belongs to me to its rightful owner."

"What is that?"

"The Starstones I gave to you, the Medicine Seeker of the Xianzhou, when I was Seeking Medicine thousands of years ago."

Chapter 97: Do you want the Xianzhou Marshal or a way to deal with the Mara-Struck?

Not long ago, when Chen Li Seeking Medicine, he met the oldest Medicine Seeker of the Xianzhou for the first time and gave him a Starstones.

While saying he wanted to keep it as a memento, Chen Li was actually looking forward to handing over the Starstones to the other party, wondering how many Starstones he could obtain from this.

At this moment, the Starstones took on an even more important meaning...

Although the Starstones was only given to Chen Li a few days ago, it had a history of several thousand years for the Xianzhou Starstones.

As the most important link in the turning point of the Xianzhou's history, that Starstones witnessed the transformation of the Xianzhou from a short-lived species to Long-Life Species.

Chen Li wasn't even sure how many entries there were on that Starstones, or how bright they would be.

Perhaps the once -the Hunt Aeon also stood before that Starstones, gazing up at this exceptionally beautiful gem whose purpose was unknown.

The value of that Starstones is immeasurable.

Moreover, Chen Li might be able to witness the entire history of the Xianzhou over thousands of years from another perspective through that Starstones —perhaps even triggering the [Extraction] skill.

As a condensation of energy related to time, space, and destiny, it seems not impossible for Starstones to record history.

However, Chen Li had never come into contact with Starstones that had existed for so long, so he was not quite sure.

"What? You mean if I want to get this Starstones before things are over, I have to sneak into the Ten Lords Bureau and take it out myself?" Chen Li's eyes widened.

Are you kidding me? Aren't you the general of the Xianzhou?

"If you want to obtain this Starstones after this matter is over, as long as you can prove your identity and achievements, the Starstones will naturally be returned to its rightful owner. However, if you want to obtain this Starstones before this matter is over, it will involve the Ten Lords Bureau," Jing Yuan said.

The original Medicine Seeker from the Xianzhou Alliance is actually still alive. The average age of the current Xianzhou natives is over 1000 years old. This doesn't mean they can only live to be over 1000 years old, but rather that by that age they should have been afflicted by Mara and taken away by the Ten Lords Bureau.

The Xianzhou natives are truly Long-Life Species.

The Medicine Seeker now imprisoned in the Imprisonment Prison. As one of his relics, the Starstones was indeed displayed as a precious gift before the appearance of the Hunt Aeon. After the appearance of the Hunt Aeon, the Starstones was also placed in the Imprisonment Prison.

"Oh, I have indeed heard that the Ten Lords Bureau is an independent department from the Six Xianzhou Division because their responsibilities are very special, so absolute independence must be guaranteed. So you mean that you, as a general, cannot manage the Ten Lords Bureau?" Chen Li asked thoughtfully.

The Ten Lords Bureau is the organization within the Xianzhou Alliance responsible for monitoring the lifespan and laws of the Long-Life Species. It is also responsible for guiding Xianzhou natives are about to fall into the Mara-Struck and for harboring criminals who have committed the Ten Unforgivable Abominations. It oversees all matters concerning the life, death, sins, and Mara-Struck of the Long-Life Species, and is not subject to the control of the Six Charioteers.

"No, it's just that the procedures can't be completed. Of course, in terms of organizational structure, the Ten Lords Bureau are indeed independent of the Six Offices," Jing Yuan said.

The Ten Lords Bureau's Council is a unique entity, required to maintain its independence and purity. Any vested interests with the upper echelons of society could pose a significant threat to the alliance. For this reason, the members of the Ten Lords Bureau are all individuals completely detached from society.

However, as long as the procedures are proper, Jing Yuan has the authority to produce a Starstones without any problem.

"..."

"Of course, if you really need this item urgently, I can give you a chance to have someone take you into the Imprisonment Prison to get a close look at this Starstones. If you're clever enough, you can even switch it out with a fake. At least... the Starstones you showed me is exactly the same as the one recorded in the Ten Lords Bureau." Jing Yuan played with a Starstones Chen Li had just taken out to prove that it was indeed his.

"Forget it, I'm a law-abiding citizen." Chen Li shook his head.

Besides, if I were to steal my own things, what if I got caught? Wouldn't I be the one who got ripped off?

"I'm just giving a suggestion."

After learning about the Starstones's function, Jing Yuan no longer cared about the Starstones who had been Imprisonment Prison.

That thing wasn't a high priority to begin with, because no one has figured out what it's actually used for yet.

Although it sounds strange for a general of the Xianzhou to break the law, it's an emergency, so he had to act expediently.

Jing Yuan is not rigid at all.

On the contrary, they are very good at using surprise tactics.

Chen Li was clearly the key player in this surprise attack.

"Okay. I can wait, it's fine, I'm not in a hurry." Chen Li shrugged.

"What plans do you have regarding the Great Extinguisher Phantylia?" Jing Yuan asked.

"Don't worry, Phantylia to me. You just need to minimize the impact of the Ambrosial Arbor's resurrection," Chen Li said.

Yes, Chen Li had no intention of preventing the Ambrosial Arbor from being resurrected.

The resurrection of the Jianmu Ambrosial Arbor on the Luofu Xianzhou involves a wide range of forces, and Chen Li and Jing Yuan have different demands.

Let 'Chen Li's demands aside for now... because Chen Li has too many demands, and Chen Li can gain too much from this one matter.

As the general of the Xianzhou, Jing Yuan naturally had to consider the Xianzhou itself.

The problems with Luofu Xianzhou are actually quite significant.

First, within the Luofu Xianzhou, the Medicine Master's Legacy, which has gradually risen in recent decades, is stirring up trouble.

Secondly, the Dragon race of Luofu Xianzhou is also unclean.

Now Phantylia has set her sights on him again.

It's not unreasonable that the Luofu Xianzhou would have capsized halfway through the original scenario.

Therefore, Jing Yuan wanted to take this opportunity to clean up the sores on the Luofu Xianzhou.

"If I had known in advance that the Medicine Master's Legacy was to revive the Ambrosial Arbor by injecting the Stellaron into it, I could have minimized the losses and impact. However, if the Ambrosial Arbor were unsealed, the poison would have far-reaching consequences. Only the Chimei Dragon Lord can use his authority to reseal the Ambrosial Arbor with the help of the Ancient Sea. But the current High Elder's situation is quite special," Jing Yuan said worriedly.

In fact, the rebirth of Ambrosial Arbor in the story did not have a significant impact on the residents of Xianzhou. The biggest impact was on the Dan Ding Division and the Gong Zao Division Dan Ding Division Si next to it, which were forced to shut down due to the Abundance Fiends caused by the influence of Ambrosial Arbor.

Of course, in places unseen by ordinary residents, the Cloud Knight Army are also working hard.

However, if preparations are made in advance, the losses will be minimized.

At the same time, Chen Li had another plan to ensure the safety of the immortal Xianzhou.

It's just a bit unethical.

Or rather, it's a bit too unethical.

"Don't worry. Xianzhou High Elder will return," Chen Li said meaningfully.

"Dan Heng?"

"After a while, the Luofu Xianzhou will become a great vortex of fate, and everyone connected to the Luofu Xianzhou will return, not just Dan Heng. And if you're worried, I can give you this." Chen Li said, taking out a flower.

"This is?"

"Miraculous Item: Ephemeral Bloom."

[Ephemeral Bloom]:

Effect: Using this Miraculous Item will allow life to display its most beautiful state, but it will only become beautiful, without any enhancement, and will return to its original state after a period of time.

Side effects: It consumes a lot of energy, and insufficient energy may lead to premature death.

Negative Artifact, but not entirely Negative Artifact.

This is the Miraculous Item that popped up this morning after Chen Li casually threw 10 Crystals into the recycling bin before going to bed last night.

As described at the beginning of the recycling station: it will collect the entries that Chen Li did not need and did not save when forging Miraculous Item, and let them ferment on their own in the recycling station. When Chen Li puts the Crystal into the recycling station, it will automatically condense the Miraculous Item with the Miracle Power.

However, because these are all strange and unusual terms, with extremely unreasonable and unreliable combinations, they are very likely to generate negative terms.

Chen Li obtained 5 Miraculous Items from 10 Crystals, and only this Miraculous Item was slightly useful.

The rest were mostly rotten fish and shrimp.

Oh, you can't say that.