Yan Qing asked Fei Xiao:
"Were all of those things you witnessed firsthand? That guy called you... a battle slave?"
"So what exactly did you go through?"
Fei Xiao smiled faintly.
"Just a hazy past I can barely remember."
"A long time ago, I... was once one of those who walked among them."
March 7th pointed out, "But Sky-Hitting General, aren't you a Foxian?"
"Not every Foxian is fortunate enough to be born within the Xianzhou's territory..."
"I grew up in a world herded by the Buli Ren. Yaoqing calls such places fallen territories."
"To the Wolf-headed Benefactors, Foxians are merely property—cannon fodder used to stall the Xianzhou's advance on the battlefield."
Yan Qing drew a deep breath.
"But General... you survived. Not only that, you became a general of Yaoqing!"
"If there's a chance, I'd really like to hear you tell the story of your past."
Fei Xiao nodded slightly, then connected the call.
"Now that you mention it, you've reminded me. This isn't the time for storytelling."
"Moze, Starport has already issued its 'warning.' How are things on your end?"
Moze replied quickly:
"I found their location. Jiaoqiu is keeping Hoolay occupied. He... signaled that I shouldn't show myself."
Fei Xiao nodded and ordered:
"Trust Jiaoqiu's judgment. Keep watching them. We'll be there shortly."
After Fei Xiao ended the call, Yan Qing asked:
"Letting the bait go means Starport's warning will certainly eliminate the possibility of Hoolay attacking here."
"Where will he go next?"
Fei Xiao shook her head.
"The hunt isn't over yet."
Elsewhere.
Inside the courtyard where the Buli Ren were hiding in Changle Heaven.
"This is why you were so determined to uncover the secret from me?"
"Can you hear me, Jiaoqiu?"
"I can hear you. I hear you very clearly..." Jiaoqiu answered weakly.