"Although I am a member of the Vidyadhara, I am an outsider like my companions. I cannot comment on the 'medical prescription' Dan Heng Lingsha. However... I have a piece of advice I hope Miss Lingsha will consider." After a moment's hesitation, Dan Heng spoke:
"For a long time, the Luofu Vidyadhara and the Alchemy Commission have had intricate cooperation. If Miss Lingsha cannot navigate this complex relationship from within and without, it will be very difficult to change the situation within the Alchemy Commission."
" Yanqing doesn't know much about politics, only that the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus have been operating within the Alchemy Commission for many years. If Miss Lingsha wants to eliminate its influence, she can discuss countermeasures with the General," Yanqing said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Understood. You two have taught me with such profound insight. Lingsha thanks you." Lingsha paused, then sighed softly, "The light arrows of the Reignbow Arbiter are unparalleled in power, capable of severing the Ambrosial Arbor, yet they cannot sever the desire of mortals to continue their existence. Just like the Cloud Knights, although they can eradicate the remnants of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus rebellion, they cannot appease the hearts of the people in the Alchemy Commission."
"... People are always selfish," Hanxing murmured. "The ancestors of the Xianzhou knew this well, which is why they entrusted the responsibility of guarding the Ambrosial Arbor Mystic Root to the Vidyadhara. But the Vidyadhara is nothing more than a mortal. As early as thirty years ago, my mentor, who was also the Cauldron Master of the Luofu Alchemy Commission, had already sensed the undercurrents surging here and intended to rectify the situation."
"Unfortunately, although he was skilled in medicine, he didn't understand human nature and was completely unaware of how to remove the malignant tumor hidden deep within the Alchemy Commission. In the end, my mentor was framed and exiled to the Zhuming Xianzhou. I was also implicated and had to leave Luofu." Lingsha paused, emphasizing the tone of the next sentence:
"And the one who was in charge of arbitrating this matter and authorized the exile order... was none other than General Jing Yuan himself." "W-what?" Yanqing looked extremely surprised. "You heard right. The situation in the Alchemy Commission has deteriorated to this point, and besides the Abundance's rebels, Divine General is also responsible for it."
"No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes." Leaders will always make errors, otherwise they wouldn't be human. Thinking of this, Hanxing began to reminisce about the past...
Everyone lowered their heads, lost in thought. "Oh dear, why has Lord Yanqing's expression changed? Don't worry, I understand the principle that 'one is in a position and has no choice but to act accordingly,' and I would never harbor any resentment towards the General. After all, for adults our age, so-called 'personal grudges' are a luxury." Lingsha finally said understandingly.
"Sister Lingsha, you're finally back! I've been waiting for so long!" A female voice came from afar. Hanxing turned around slightly and knew that it was Yunli. The scene instantly fell silent, after all, this little girl had offended almost everyone present.
" Yunli, why aren't you staying by Grandpa's side? Why are you wandering around the Alchemy Commission?" Lingsha said with a hint of indulgence, "Perfect timing, let me introduce you to this Yanqing..."
"What a small world..." Yunli sighed softly. "You... you should return the stolen sword to me now!" Yanqing became agitated, and Hanxing patted his shoulder, signaling him to calm down. "I understand, let's skip this step then." Lingsha chuckled, it seemed the two had known each other for a long time, but their grudges were quite deep.
"How come I keep running into you everywhere? Have you been following me all this time?" Yunli's tone was already quite aggressive. "Hmph, Yanqing naturally has important matters to attend to, unlike Miss Yunli who is so idle, having time to go shopping but no time to return the sword," Yanqing retorted forcefully.
"Grandpa said that things reflect their owners. I've had a heart-to-heart talk with your sword. It told me that you're burdened with worries and anxieties, hesitant to draw your sword when you should, and unable to hold it when you shouldn't... Now, looking at you again, I think the sword is right. Don't blame me for taking your flying sword; it's because your mind isn't on the sword."
This was too strange; she had never heard of a sword that could talk. At the same time, it piqued Hanxing's curiosity about the young girl, and a brilliant idea popped into her head...
"Do you think I'd believe your fabricated nonsense? I've been tolerant of you because you're a guest of Zhuming Minglai, but you show no gratitude whatsoever. Doesn't Zhuming Xianzhou have the common sense that 'you have to return what you've taken'?" Yanqing was utterly enraged.
"Look at this flying sword. Even if I return it to you now, it won't be long before someone else takes it away." Yunli continued, "You've heard of the rule that ' the Cloud Knights must not let their weapons fall out of their hands,' right? I can return it to you now, but it'll be a different story on the battlefield. Alas, how pitiful this flying sword will be."
"You don't need to return it, because I will personally take back the sword I lost!" Yanqing said angrily. "Of course, there's also my share," Hanxing suddenly spoke up from the side, "Although I just joined the Astral Express, for the honor of the Astral Express Crew, I will fight you."
"Is this the Wardance?" Qiong looked at the three of them with some curiosity. " Dan Heng, who do you think is stronger between these two? Don't blame me, I'm genuinely curious." March 7th naturally substituted Hanxing, after all, everyone had witnessed his strength.
"Be prepared to separate the three of them," Dan Heng said with a hint of helplessness. How could this unfathomable hunter be so naive in character?
"Today is my first day in the Alchemy Commission Refining Division. It's not a good day to start with bloodshed," Lingsha advised from the side. "Alright, if Sister Lingsha doesn't like it, I won't use any weapons here," Yunli replied helplessly.
"That's not what I meant. Since the swords are already drawn, none of you three will be happy if you don't have a contest, will you?" Lingsha offered a suggestion. "I heard from the department's report that there are still evil spirits lurking around the Alchemy Commission's grotto-heaven. It seems my predecessors left behind a lot of trouble within the Alchemy Commission. If you want to determine a winner, why do you have to draw your swords against each other?"
"Eliminate the evil creatures? Tsk, how boring." Yunli said somewhat uninterestedly. "Eliminating evil creatures is the duty of the Cloud Knights. Miss Lingsha doesn't need to say anything; Yanqing will wipe them out." Yanqing said firmly. "I have no objection." Hanxing replied simply.
"So you two know how to be nice? As long as Sister Lingsha needs me, Yunli is of course happy to lend a hand." Yunli agreed as well. "These two little ones have become such sweet little darlings, I'm so happy. Shall we go?" Lingsha invited.
"Alright, let's go." Hanxing's eyes were filled with fighting spirit.