Tingyun

"Indeed, Xiao Xi's question is exactly what I am puzzled by as well," Welt nodded in agreement.

"This..." Faced with the unconventional inquiries from the two Nameless, Tingyun was momentarily at a loss for words and had to deflect.

"Since you are... Nameless from the Astral Express, and the current situation is so convoluted, why don't you accompany me to meet Lady Yukong of the Sky-Faring Commission? I am certain Lady Yukong will be able to provide everyone with a satisfactory answer."

The group exchanged glances, and finally, Welt nodded. "Very well, then we shall trouble you, Miss Tingyun."

"It is only what this young lady should do." Miss Tingyun smoothed over her previous lapse in composure, returning to her usual smiling state.

Along the way forward, the group eliminated quite a few Mara-Struck soldiers.

"Everyone, the path ahead is blocked by shipping containers; we may have to take a detour..." Tingyun stopped in front of a pile of tall containers and said.

"It's fine, no need to waste time. I can just fly us over directly." Rejecting Tingyun's suggestion, Xiao Xi waved her hand, and the group's bodies began to float, carrying them directly over the containers. "There, let's hurry and continue on our way."

Xiao Xi had no desire to continue spending time with this mysterious Miss Tingyun. After walking this far, she was basically certain that this was an Emanator of Destruction, Nanook.

A Lord Ravager had already infiltrated the Xianzhou; staying by her side for even a second longer under these circumstances was irresponsible toward her companions' safety, but exposing her right now carried even greater risks.

Regardless, they had to meet the authorities of the Xianzhou first. They would observe the other party's attitude and the development of the current situation before making any decisions.

After walking for another stretch, the group finally arrived at the location where the starskiffs were docked.

"Everyone, this is it. We will take a starskiff directly to a safe location. Once we arrive there, there will be no more of these monsters like we encountered along the way."

Everyone took their seats in the starskiff, and Tingyun went to the front to pilot the ship. As the starskiff slowly ascended, Xiao Xi sent a message in the group chat.

(Xiao Xi): Everyone, the situation is urgent, so I'll keep it brief. Miss Tingyun is disguised as a certain Lord Ravager. Furthermore, I can sense that the aura of the tree in the center of the Luofu is not right. The current situation on the Luofu is definitely not good—or rather, it has already reached its absolute worst.

(Xiao Xi): With various factions now intermingled, we must not show any weakness when we meet the authorities here later. We are here to help, and even if we are to be dragged into this, we cannot step into these muddy waters blindly. Besides, we have nothing to hide. If things truly go wrong, ensure your own safety, and I will handle the rest.

(March 7th): A Lord Ravager, an Emanator of Destruction? Are we playing for such high stakes right from the start? Not to sound dramatic, but this is terrifying.

(Stelle): Yeah, Xiao Xi, if it's an Emanator of Destruction, can you beat them? If it's too much, should we just retreat?

(Xiao Xi): Don't worry. If we leave now, we'll only look more suspicious; that would make it impossible to explain ourselves. When we get off later, I'll grant each of you a blessing. It will automatically heal severe injuries, provide a shield, and even teleport you.

(March 7th): Yay!

(Welt): Xiao Xi is right, but even so, we cannot let our guard down.

"Honored guests, Starskiff Haven is just ahead; our ship will dock there." Finally, their destination was in sight, and looking toward the port ahead, Tingyun introduced it to us.