"Look over there, Yanqing seems to have arrived."
Hanxing spoke up to remind him.
"Really?! Let's hurry and find Yanqing to meet up!"
March 7th chimed in from the side.
"Everyone! I see you all. Over here!"
A young man's voice came from afar. Without saying much, the group quickly arrived in front of Yanqing.
"Hello everyone, it's been a long time!"
Yanqing then changed the subject:
"But... who are these two people next to me?"
"This is Mr. Hanxing, and next to him is Ms. Firefly."
Dan Heng provided a brief introduction from the side.
"They must be distinguished guests on the Astral Express Crew. I apologize for not greeting them properly."
Yanqing smiled and cupped his hands in apology.
"Although it feels like it hasn't been that long since we left, Yanqing, aren't you...?"
On March 7th, he hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
"What's wrong, Miss March 7th?"
Yanqing asked with some curiosity.
"They say that if you're not careful, a little kid can suddenly grow up and become unrecognizable. Yanqing, have you... grown a little taller?"
In the end, March 7th still managed to say those words.
We've only been gone for a few months.
Dan Heng said helplessly from the side.
"Long time no see, Yanqing."
Qiong said casually.
"I apologize for keeping you all waiting. Starskiff Haven is a transportation hub in Luofu, and it took me quite a while just to find people in the crowd."
Yanqing touched his head.
"It's really... I can't get a word in edgewise."
Firefly whispered to Hanxing from the side.
"It's best to stay out of their gatherings. Otherwise, if our status as wanted criminals is exposed, who knows what kind of hunt they'll do to us."
Hanxing secretly responded to Firefly.
"Honestly, this is the first time I've seen such a lively scene on the Luofu Mountain."
March 7th remarked with emotion.
"I was initially a little worried that holding Wardance would be a bit hasty, given that the Ambrosial Arbor crisis had just passed. But looking at the Starskiff Haven now, the General's timing is appropriate."
Dan Heng also looked around.
"Yes, among these passersby are not only residents of other grotto-heavens, but also guests like the five of you who have traveled from afar."
Yanqing said with some worry:
With the Wardance approaching, passenger traffic at Starskiff Haven has surged. The security work for the Cloud Knights is also several times busier than before.
"The general said that this Wardance is precisely what is needed for Luofu to recover from the disaster. It will demonstrate martial virtue, stabilize public sentiment, boost morale, and also serve as an opportunity to invite friendly guests to visit, thus promoting trade and peace."
Yanqing paused, then spoke again:
"Speaking of which, the Xianzhou Alliance seems to be taking this ceremony quite seriously; both the ' Zhuming ' and ' Yaoqing ' Xianzhou have sent envoys to offer their congratulations."
" Yaoqing Xianzhou?"
Qiong asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Yes, the Yaoqing Xianzhou is the Xianzhou Alliance's vanguard in the Hunt monstrous creatures, constantly waging wars across the land. Although we're both part of the Alliance, I don't know much about it. I've only heard from Yukong of the Sky-Faring Commission Division that the battle reports from Yaoqing are always filled with 'great victories,' which is quite impressive."
Yanqing responded in this way.
"By the way, Yanqing, where are we going next?"
March 7th asked curiously.
"Ah, look at me, I've been standing here rambling on and on. The general asked me to invite you all to the Palace of Astrum for a chat. He hasn't seen you all in a long time and wants to hear about the recent situation of the train."
Yanqing said with some self-reproach.
"When it comes to things that interest him, this little adult reveals his childlike side, hehe."
March 7th chuckled mischievously.
"If you put it that way, you two are quite alike."
Qiong teased.
"Really."
Dan Heng agreed from the side.
"But speaking of which, have you seen Hanxing and Firefly?"
On March 7th, he looked around and realized that two people were missing.
"Aww--"
A roar came from afar.
"All units must assemble immediately and take precautions to protect the population!"
The Cloud Knights around them sprang into action, heading towards the direction of the roar.
"We were just saying that street safety is paramount, how come something like this has happened? Sorry everyone, I need to go check it out first."
"Just what I feared has come to pass."
Qiong said helplessly from the side.
We'll go with you.
Dan Heng added from the side.
"This... is all of this?"
Hanxing's eyes were filled with curiosity. In his eyes, a group of werewolves suddenly appeared out of thin air and began to wreak havoc.
"No, we can't let them harm the people."
The Firefly nearby looked somewhat worried.
"Don't move."
Hanxing had barely finished speaking when his figure vanished without a trace. When they looked again, he was already in the center of the battlefield.
"To cause such a scene in this kind of place... could it be a terrorist attack?"
Before I could think any further, a golden clock appeared before my eyes, then froze, and time in the world stood still.
10 seconds
Time resumed its flow, and all the werewolves that had been wreaking havoc were severed in two, struggling desperately on the ground.
"Not too difficult, let's give them a quick death." Hanxing sighed softly, a blade flashed at the werewolf's neck, and then his head fell to the ground.
" Hanxing!"
Qiong's voice called from the side:
What just happened?
"A pack of werewolves suddenly appeared here, and I took care of them."
Hanxing gave a brief reply, while simultaneously using a clone to bring Firefly down from the height.
"You solved it without me even seeing what you did?"
"I ask you curiously, "Firefly asked.
"Nothing much, just standard procedure."
Hanxing scratched his head and looked into the distance, where a werewolf came into view:
"There's another one over there, you can have it."
Several flying swords moved in an instant, shooting towards the werewolf. Although a few stuck in the wall, most of them still rushed towards the werewolf.
Just when things were at their most critical, a white-clad girl swung her sword over the hilt, first dropping two flying swords that pinned the werewolf to the spot, then smashing a heavy sword into its body, killing it instantly.
"Thank you for your help, young lady."
Yanqing arrived at the scene quickly, while the girl landed on the hilt of the heavy sword, picked up Yanqing's flying sword and examined it, ignoring Yanqing's thanks.
"Oh no, there's no time for small talk!"
For some reason, the girl's voice suddenly became urgent, and she jumped off the observation deck.
"Could you please return the sword to...?"
Yanqing's voice was interrupted by the girl's movements:
"Wait, my sword!"
" Yanqing, do you need my help?"
Hanxing smiled.
"This guy..." Yanqing's eyes showed a hint of anger:
"This happened suddenly, and I'll have to take up your time for a moment. Please allow me to inquire about what exactly happened."
"Friends of the Xianzhou, we are very grateful for your rescue. However, isn't it a bit unreasonable to detain us along with our cargo?"
An argument could be heard coming from afar.
"We have received orders to temporarily seize your goods for inspection until the cause and consequences of the attack are determined."
The Cloud Knights responded.