"What just happened?" After Yanqing and the other person came to their senses, they only saw the mecha reduced to pieces, but they didn't even know who made the move or how it was made.
"You're going to leave this stuff on the docks in Luofu for days? That's too dangerous!" March 7th said indignantly. "This... this really has nothing to do with us! You must have accidentally triggered the 'cargo' defenses!" Scott explained hastily.
"Now that things have come to this, it's better not to shirk responsibility," Dan Heng said coldly. "I really don't know how this thing started moving... I swear to the Amber Lord!" Scott's voice grew increasingly panicked.
"That's really strange. It started up on its own, which might be related to the intrusion of the Borisin," Hanxing analyzed from the side. "It's possible that when they were carrying out their conspiracy, the Bu Li flesh and blood within the machine awakened, causing this problem."
"Enough." Yanqing's voice was tinged with anger. "Miss Xikui, could you please take a few Cloud Knights and escort these company guests to the Sky-Faring Commission?" "Understood. Please, Mr. Scott." Xikui gestured for them to proceed.
Scott shook his head helplessly and followed the Cloud Knights away. "My lords, after a preliminary examination, it is indeed as the craftsman feared; it contains biological tissue. Furthermore, its origin is exactly as Mr. Hanxing described—it is the flesh and blood structure of Borisin." Lingsha's voice paused for a moment.
"I'm not even sure if this thing counts as a 'mechanism' or a 'biological entity.'" "Why do you say that?" Qiong asked curiously. "The core of this thing is what's known in slang as the 'wet component,'" the man explained. "To put it simply, this machine is driven by the nervous system of a non-biological entity as its control center."
Hanxing smiled. When he struck during the time stop, he had precisely avoided every nerve. Otherwise, the confirmation wouldn't have gone so smoothly. "I need to take some samples to further determine the biological structure and the reason for its sudden awakening," Lingsha said cautiously. If what Hanxing said was true, and this ship's cargo had returned along with the Borisin... that scene would be terrifying.
"Why would the Genius Society use such inhumane technology? Is it to create new weapons?" Firefly asked curiously. "Whatever the reason, this is probably why the Borisin attacked this ship," Yanqing speculated. "No wonder the company didn't want us to open the boxes for inspection. I will contact the Ten-Lords Commission and ask the judge to weigh the matter."
"According to the rules, prisoners and weapons involving dangerous creatures should be transported to the Prison of Deep Seclusion for further processing. After all, it's the safest place in the entire Luofu." "Setting such a flag like this, it feels like something bad is going to happen at the Prison of Deep Seclusion..." Hanxing thought to himself.
"Master Craftsman, please go with Cloud Knights and explain the situation to the judge." "Understood," the craftsman replied, and the men left with him. Only Yanqing and a few others remained. "I had a feeling the company people would be difficult to deal with, but I didn't expect them to be this difficult. Thank you for your help, Miss Lingsha."
"It's alright. You've already shown great courage by standing here and negotiating with the company's people." Lingsha said with a smile, "But... who exactly was that person who made the move just now?" "Is it possible that it was that ' Great Victory General ' who comes and goes like the wind?" Yanqing guessed, but did not notice Hanxing secretly laughing with Firefly beside her.
"I had assumed the general's retinue would all be imposing warriors... I never imagined Lord Yanqing would be so..." Lingsha's words suddenly trailed off, and Qiong quickly followed up: "Young." "Indeed, truly deserving of the title 'young and promising'," Lingsha praised, then turned to the Astral Express Crew:
"As for these five, you must be guests from the Astral Express, right? You've braved fire and water to reach Luofu, truly admirable," Lingsha complimented. "Hehe, not that amazing~" March 7th said with a laugh.
"It's still early, so why don't we take this opportunity to invite everyone to the Alchemy Commission for a cup of tea? It would also be a good opportunity for me to hear your suggestions on the reconstruction of the Alchemy Commission," Lingsha invited. "Then Yanqing will gladly accept your invitation," Yanqing readily agreed.
"You five, you're coming too." Lingsha then turned to the Astral Express Crew. "Okay, let's go then." Firefly accepted the invitation. "Leave it to me." Hanxing smiled, tearing open space. "Same as always, just walk over."
Soon, everyone vanished without a trace.
"So many years have passed, yet the scenery of Luofu Alchemy Commission remains unchanged." Lingsha sighed, "The ancient sea is eternal, with its tides coming and going. For us, the Vidyadhara, there is no homeland more worthy of our remembrance."
"... Miss Lingsha is a native of Luofu?" Dan Heng asked with some curiosity. "Yes, I grew up in Luofu, studying alchemical formulas with my teachers and colleagues in the Alchemy Commission, listening to the sound of the waves." Lingsha smiled, "Alas, the world is so unpredictable and yet so similar. Like Mr. Dan Heng, I have traveled far from home. Now, returning and witnessing the familiar scenery, I can't help but feel a little sentimental."
"If it weren't for the Ambrosial Arbor, the scenery here would probably be even better," Yanqing said with a hint of helplessness. "Really? I think the Ambrosial Arbor is quite magnificent with it there," Lingsha said with a smile.
"No matter how magnificent, it's still a scourge of plague. The Xianzhou have fought against these evil creatures for thousands of years; seeing the Ambrosial Arbor rise again inevitably stirs a sense of unease in people's hearts." Yanqing's words carried a hint of apology. "Once a seed is planted, no matter how much its growth is delayed, it will eventually sprout and bear fruit," Lingsha said understandingly.
"In my humble opinion, the rebirth of the Ambrosial Arbor is just like the reappearance of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus; it is inevitable. This seed was planted long ago when the ancestors of the Xianzhou sought immortality." "Weren't we supposed to be drinking tea? Where's the tea?" Qiong changed the subject in a peculiar way.
"It was my recklessness. Mr. Dan Heng and Yanqing Xiaowei were both witnesses to the Ambrosial Arbor disaster, so there are some things I would like to discuss with you both," Lingsha admitted. "What would Miss Lingsha like to ask?" Yanqing asked.
"I am fortunate to have been commissioned by the Xianzhou Alliance to cleanse the accumulated grime of this Alchemy Commission," Lingsha finally revealed her true purpose. "However, this Luofu Alchemy Commission is riddled with problems and has long since reached a point of no return. I wish to devise a 'remedy,' but I wonder if you two have any insightful suggestions?"