Meanwhile, Stargazer Navalia.
Feixiao, Yanqing, and Qiong were standing at the port, seemingly out of place amidst the battle raging on the other side.
"General, although I shouldn't question your orders, if I heard correctly, you said you already have firsthand intelligence about the Borisin?"
Yanqing's expression was full of doubt. The three of them hadn't gone anywhere, so how could they possibly have any "first-hand information"?
"Indeed, my men are constantly searching for clues."
Feixiao, confident in his plan, asked the person in the earpiece:
" Moze, what's the current situation?"
A brief voice quickly came through the earpiece, which everyone present could hear clearly:
"Following Hanxing's search direction, we've located the Borisin and expect to catch up with Hoolay soon."
"If that's the case, shouldn't we immediately join them and eliminate the Borisin together? Why did we come back to Stargazer Navalia instead?"
Yanqing looked around; there was no sign of any enemy.
"It seems your general only taught you swordsmanship, but not how to [ The Hunt ]."
Feixiao smiled and dismissed it, then began to explain in detail the general's plan:
There's an old proverb among the Borisin: "In the forest, the roles of hunter and prey can change at any moment." Right now, we see ourselves as hunters, but if we blindly chase after them, we'll end up becoming the prey ourselves.
Feixiao recounted his story, but Yanqing questioned him:
"General, are you joking with Yanqing? A hungry wolf that has been imprisoned for seven hundred years, even with the help of its followers, is insignificant compared to the number of Luofu Cloud Cavalry. How could it possibly regard us as prey?"
At this moment, Feixiao's expression turned serious:
"Gentlemen, put away your underestimation of the enemy. Hoolay is not Borisin who can be easily killed by you. The number of people is meaningless to this monster."
Feixiao paused, then spoke again:
A ferocious beast, untouched for seven hundred years, infiltrated the streets and alleys of Luofu before the Wardance began; this is the most dangerous and unpredictable place in the current situation.
"The lives of ordinary people are like meat that could be swallowed whole by this guy at any moment."
Yanqing suddenly realized something, and his expression became somewhat solemn.
"That's right, so we must strike decisively, otherwise the situation will become uncontrollable."
Feixiao revealed an expression that suggested he was a promising student, and continued speaking:
"You've probably heard of the military strategy of 'surrounding three sides, leaving one side open,' right? You can't let your prey run wildly. A good hunter is well-prepared, waiting for the prey to come to him in the most suitable position."
"Is Stargazer Navalia the most likely place they'll come from?"
Qiong thought for a moment, then blurted it out.
Feixiao didn't answer directly, but instead used an analogy:
"Imagine we've just escaped from the Prison of Deep Seclusion. Even though we can disguise and transform, we can't stay there for long. Where would we go first?"
"... The Starskiff that carried us away from Luofu, the Borisin I found at the Stargazer Navalia, were preparing the ship for their own escape."
Yanqing quickly realized this as well, and followed Feixiao's line of reasoning to speculate:
"Plus the pursuing forces over there, they'll be here soon. Whether over there or here, their paths have long been blocked by us."
"Observe the possible whereabouts of your prey, and then it's time to slowly close the net."
Feixiao revealed a confident smile, looking at Yanqing beside him with self-assurance:
"Come on, starting from where you discovered the traces of the Borisin, we'll leave our prey with nowhere to escape."
Yanqing nodded firmly, and the three of them quickly headed to the port Borisin had been discovered. The few Cloud Knights guarding the area seemed somewhat out of place.
"The last time we tracked Borisin, this was right here. It looks the same as usual."
Yanqing looked around warily. The presence of the Cloud Knights here was probably to prevent the Borisin from escaping, and it was understandable that they were guarding this place. However, he forgot one thing.
"After that, I immediately ordered a news blackout and tried my best to keep everything as it was."
Feixiao coldly glanced at the various figures around him, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.
"Will Borisin have noticed?"
Qiong carefully examined the people around her, pretending to be nonchalant as she scratched her head. Her eyes remained alert as she scrutinized those around her, and a subtle atmosphere seemed to have arisen in the room.
"The lack of response from their accomplices preparing the Starskiff should put them on their guard."
Feixiao lowered his voice and quietly continued speaking to the two of them:
"However, the more meticulously prepared a plan is, the longer the reaction time will be if it is disrupted. If Borisin still wants to take a gamble and maintain the original escape plan, he will definitely come back to check on the Stargazer Navalia."
"You mean, there's Borisin in Stargazer Navalia right now?"
After listening, Yanqing glanced around again. There were more people around than usual, but the area was unusually quiet.
"Haven't you noticed that there are unusually many people in this automated area today?"
Feixiao stared at Yanqing, subtly hinting at something, and continued:
"First, there were those two employees of the Sky-Faring Commission; they've been secretly observing us ever since we arrived."
Feixiao gently turned his head, revealing the Cloud Knights soldier beside him:
"Next up are the Cloud Knights over there. If they're here on patrol, then they're not following the two-person duty rule."
After saying that, he tilted his head again, revealing the last suspect:
"Finally, there was the craftsman dressed in the robes of Artisanship Commission, intently examining the device. If we've decided on our target, let's go investigate."
After a brief moment of thought, Yanqing walked straight toward the Cloud Knights.
"Ah... Ah! Yanqing Xiaowei, and General Feixiao?"
As the Cloud Knights was lost in his own thoughts, the three people who arrived quickly caught his attention, and a flash of surprise and panic crossed his eyes.
"Brother Cloud Knights, you know about Borisin, right?" Yanqing asked tentatively.
"I've received the message. I will remain vigilant at all times."
Clearly, this answer aroused the suspicion of the others. Feixiao's voice was devoid of emotion as he calmly scrutinized the soldier before him:
"From what I've observed, you've been keeping a close eye on the direction of the Skysplitter, so have you noticed anything?"
" The Skysplitter is operating normally; there are no unusual circumstances!"
The answer came quickly, and it was also fake. Having discovered this flaw, Qiong's questions quickly followed:
"This isn't the location where the Cloud Knights are on duty, is it?"
Yanqing smiled knowingly, then added, "Oh, this place has a good view. You're here to observe the Skysplitter, right?"
His words were laced with veiled sarcasm, but the Cloud Knights soldier before him could only respond, "Yes..."
The three exchanged a glance, asked no further questions, and walked straight toward the craftsmen of the other Artisanship Commission.