My Honkai: Star Rail System Arrived Early

Ji Yuan happily clicked it open.

[You have successfully rescued a corpse from the Buli Ren Remnant Legion. Reward: Corpse Examination Experience +1]

What!?

Tingyun is a corpse!?

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

Without time to ponder, he saw Tingyun standing up, preparing to head towards the star-skiff again. She glared at him with furious hatred, her fan clutched tightly in her hand.

The owner of the star-skiff he had escaped to also came out.

Ji Yuan quickly took a step back to avoid being hit by Tingyun, pointing at the star-skiff, which was now flying erratically with no one active on it, and said, "Miss Tingyun, there are Buli Ren soldiers on board."

"Buli Ren soldiers?"

Hearing Ji Yuan's words, Tingyun couldn't help but freeze.

If there was any race the Foxian people hated more than the Abominations, it was the Buli Ren. The Buli Ren had enslaved the Foxian people for a very long time. If not for the arrival of the Celestial Arks, they would still be slaves to the Buli Ren. Therefore, the Foxian people would never hesitate to pay any price or cost to attack the Buli Ren.

However, looking at the star-skiff, Tingyun still didn't believe him.

"I checked this star-skiff before I came. How could there be any Buli Ren..."

Before she could finish speaking, the cargo hold of the star-skiff exploded. A group of strangely shaped 'people' with dog heads emerged, accompanied by a series of distortions. They all transformed into tall, strong dog-headed people, wielding various weapons in their hands.

Fortunately, due to the difference in flight speeds and altitudes, the two star-skiffs were far apart, making it difficult for ordinary Buli Ren to approach.

Are they really Buli Ren!?

Tingyun's eyes widened as she saw the Buli Ren appear.

What Ji Yuan said was true.

Her ship had indeed been filled with Buli Ren just now.

If she had still been on the ship...

Tingyun broke out in a cold sweat.

Ji Yuan had just saved her.

And when he said he would follow, it was to help her.

He could have waited for her to leave before reporting. Neither the Cloud Knights nor the Ten Great Clans would have said anything. Yet, he had followed her and saved her at a critical moment.

She recalled her own actions just now, wanting to attack Ji Yuan, and the hand that had been gripping her fan loosened.

Seeing Ji Yuan, whose expression was no longer as fanatical, Tingyun was instantly consumed by regret.

It was a shame, she usually prided herself on being able to see through others.

Yet, in this moment of danger, she had been completely blind.

To think she had to be saved by this young man, who was younger than her.

She hadn't understood his intentions. Ji Yuan must be angry, right?

I really deserve to die!

While she was still lost in thought, the owner of their star-skiff, trembling, pointed at the Buli Ren who were looking at them and said, "Let's stop chatting. Aren't those Buli Ren coming over?"

The Buli Ren raised their weapons and began firing towards Ji Yuan's side.

Ji Yuan grabbed Tingyun with one hand and the ship owner with the other, pulling them into the cargo hold.

"Don't worry, they won't be able to get here."

Seeing that they were relatively safe, Ji Yuan said to the two of them.

"Wh-why?"

The ship owner asked.

"Because I've already notified the Cloud Knights."

Ji Yuan replied.

Just then, more than a dozen star-skiffs rapidly flew over, surrounding Tingyun's star-skiff. A large number of Cloud Knight soldiers stood on them.

Upon seeing the Buli Ren, the Cloud Knights charged forward without hesitation.

The two sides immediately engaged in a fierce battle.

The leading Buli Ren used their weapon to knock away two Cloud Knight soldiers, their eyes instantly turning in annoyance towards Ji Yuan and Tingyun on the other star-skiff.

They had failed.

After much effort, using bribery, sabotage, and various other means to ensure various goods arrived at the Celestial Ark at a specific time to cause chaos, and even undergoing biological modifications to themselves, transforming into a state where they could be contained within boxes, all for the purpose of infiltrating the Celestial Ark and causing destruction. Yet, before they could even begin their operation, they were discovered and surrounded by the Cloud Knights.

They were destined for complete annihilation.

However, before they died, they could still take someone down with them.

And the chosen targets were naturally Ji Yuan and Tingyun.

It wasn't for lack of these two people that their infiltration failed.

His feet heavily landed on the Star-skiff, and after sending two Cloud Knights flying, he leaped towards Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan, pulling Tingyun along, couldn't help but retreat a step.

No way, he can still charge over?

Just as he was about to look for a weapon to resist, seven or eight sword lights instantly flashed through the Buli Ren leader. His mid-air form immediately stopped.

"The General investigated that the Buli Ren planned to infiltrate the Luofu, and specifically ordered me to patrol."

The youthful clear chime sounded not far from Ji Yuan and Tingyun.

Ji Yuan turned his head and saw Yanqing standing on the edge of another Star-skiff, his long sword held tightly. Upon seeing Ji Yuan, his expression instantly brightened, and he quickly leaped over to Ji Yuan and Tingyun's side.

Chapter 9: Tingyun: Ji Yuan won't hate me just because my feet are dirty, right?

Pierced by a series of sword lights, the Buli Ren leader wasn't quite dead yet. He mustered his last bit of strength, wanting to attack Ji Yuan. However, Yanqing was quick-eyed. Seeing him raise his hand, he immediately formed his right hand into a sword finger, and a flying sword shot out from behind him, completely pinning the fellow down.

Yanqing elegantly sheathed his long sword, closed his eyes, and said with a light, airy tone, "The Buli Ren Legion, nothing more."

After saying this, he noticed Ji Yuan and Tingyun looking at him with curious eyes. The moment Yanqing saw this, his pretense instantly crumbled, and his handsome young face flushed crimson.

He quickly scratched his head and then said to Ji Yuan:

"I didn't expect that the one who reported the Buli Ren's infiltration here would be you, Brother Ji Yuan. Our Cloud Knights have already dealt with all those Buli Ren Legion members."

Because his chuunibyou behavior was discovered by his friend, Yanqing even called Ji Yuan "Brother."

Seeing this, Tingyun covered her face with her fan. Ji Yuan, standing beside her, could clearly see the corners of her mouth turning upwards.

Ji Yuan patted Yanqing's shoulder: "You guys finally made it. Otherwise, Miss Tingyun and I, being completely defenseless, would have been slaughtered by the Buli Ren Legion."

Actually, Ji Yuan felt like laughing, but seeing his friend's shy face turning as red as blood, he really couldn't tease him further.

A pleasant system notification sounded in his ear.

[You witnessed the Luofu Sword Champion slaying the leader of the Buli Ren Augmented Legion, rewarding you with +1 Luofu Sword Champion's Secret Sword Techniques]

An image instantly appeared in Ji Yuan's mind: a figure holding a long sword, leaping through the air, then swinging the sword down. Hundreds of meters in front of him were frozen into ice by the sword technique displayed by this figure.

Ji Yuan reviewed it once, memorizing the sword skill and able to wield it with ease. However, due to insufficient stamina and energy, Ji Yuan estimated he could only use it for about ten meters.

But compared to before, Ji Yuan felt his strength had significantly increased.

Looking at Yanqing, Ji Yuan wished he could take him around the Luofu to spar right now. Ji Yuan felt that if he could truly take Yanqing to spar with everyone on the Luofu, he might be able to challenge General Jing Yuan.

It seems my previous exploitation of Yanqing wasn't enough. I'll have to find ways to get closer to him in the future.

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

Yanqing suddenly felt an extremely dangerous aura emanating from Ji Yuan, who was not far from him.

He shivered and walked to the Star-skiff where the cargo had been transported.

The Star-skiff was already quite damaged. The valuable cargo was either blown to pieces or thrown off the Star-skiff. Yanqing turned to look at Tingyun, who was standing beside Ji Yuan, and said with a hint of apology, "Um, Miss, these goods... we were late..."

"Don't worry. As long as the Cloud Knights don't pursue me for letting the Buli Ren in. As for these compensations..." Tingyun said softly at first, but then a hint of sharpness flashed in her eyes.

The transformation of Buli Ren into boxes must be related to the Orion Trading Company involved in the transaction. Since they dared to engage in such commercial warfare, did they really think their Resonant Flame Trading Company was made of kind-hearted people?

In the entire interstellar trade process, even the Interstellar Peace Corporation didn't want to easily offend the Celestial Ark trading companies. After all, a trading company that placed revenge above profit was unique in the universe. Now that the Orion Trading Company had wronged Resonant Flame, if Tingyun didn't retaliate, she wouldn't be a Celestial Ark trading company.

Just as she was about to speak harshly, Tingyun saw Ji Yuan standing beside her, and her expression changed again, showing a desire to seek support.

"This humble woman has no abilities; I can only rely on Lord Ji Yuan to help me seek justice."

As she said this, she leaned slightly towards Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan dodged to the side.

What a joke. I'm not sure if I'm a corpse, and you're not sure when you might become one. If we get too close, what if a meteor suddenly strikes and takes us both away?

It's better to be safe.

Wait until you've escaped the clutches of death.

He said with a serious expression, "I will report this matter to Lord Yukong. If Lord Yukong lets the Ten Ships Department handle it, we will definitely help you seek justice. If Lord Yukong assigns me to it, I will do it then."

Tingyun's smile froze.

After saying this, Ji Yuan turned to Yanqing with a bright smile and said, "Hey, Brother Yanqing, thank you for coming to save me today. Are you free later when we get back? I'll treat you to a meal."

"Um... okay."

Yanqing hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

The food the General ate was always bland. For a young man like him, it was always a bit monotonous. With Ji Yuan helping to improve his meals, Yanqing was quite looking forward to it. Moreover, Yanqing felt he hadn't had enough fighting today and wanted to have another good spar with Ji Yuan after dinner.

Tingyun watched from the side, her fox-like teeth beginning to grind.

Why?

Why did Ji Yuan return to his previous indifferent attitude towards me after everything was over?

Having felt Ji Yuan's selfless rescue and his willingness to brave danger, Tingyun was deeply moved in her heart. She wanted to get closer to Ji Yuan and learn more about him, but Ji Yuan seemed very resistant.

What's wrong with me again?

Tingyun thought to herself.

At this moment, she looked down at her feet, which were covered in dirt and dust, no longer clear and bright. She had just rolled around on the ground with Ji Yuan, hugging each other. Her feet had gotten dirty. Tingyun quickly took out a handkerchief from her waist and wiped her feet clean, making them look snow-white and tender.

That guy used to like looking at my feet so much. It wouldn't be because my feet got dirty that his attitude changed, would it?!

After doing this, she then secretly observed Ji Yuan.

Unfortunately, Ji Yuan was already walking with Yanqing at this time. Tingyun watched as Yanqing and Ji Yuan said something to each other, and then the two of them quickly left with the other Cloud Knights.

Disappointment flickered in Tingyun's eyes.

Hmph, it's not good to just run away like this. You and I are both from the Ten Great Clans. It's very easy to go see you.

She muttered to herself.

She, Tingyun, was determined to find out why Ji Yuan's attitude kept changing.

To show her resolve, Tingyun kicked the ground twice. But after kicking, Tingyun remembered something and quickly looked down. Seeing that her feet were not stained with dirt, she finally felt relieved.

Chapter 10: Qingque: You're Famous, So Let's Play a Few More Rounds!

"Name?"

"Ji Yuan."

"Age?"

"One, one hundred and seventy years old."

"Place of origin?"