With a clang, the two swords, about to collide, were caught between the fingers of the figure in cyan. Hanxing Xing hadn't intended to kill, so it was normal for him to be stopped. However, Yunli's sword, which was caught, couldn't move an inch.
Hanxing wisely put the knife away, but Yunli was still anxious and tried to smash it at him.
"You two played well."
The figure in cyan teased:
"This young girl is incredibly strong, always trying to defeat her enemy with a single blow; her tactics and techniques are flawed. And this gentleman... seems to be holding back a bit."
Hanxing, holding the sword hilt with the tip pointing downwards, bowed and said:
"I dare not accept such praise. May I ask who you are?"
"As for me, I'm just a patient who came to Alchemy Commission seeking medical treatment, and a passerby who happened to be passing by."
The figure in blue replied:
"I thought the upcoming Wardance would be a feast for the eyes on the arena, but I never expected to witness such a spectacular battle in the Alchemy Commission that heals and saves lives. There are truly many strange things happening on Luofu."
"However, I have a small suggestion. Rather than a private duel, I would prefer to see the two of you take advantage of the Wardance to go to the ring and beat each other half to death in a fair and square manner. In this way, all grudges can be wiped clean."
"What this lady is saying is..."
Hanxing felt a little embarrassed. In the blink of an eye, he saw the Hunt Emanator's mark. This must be General Yaoqing — Feixiao.
"Oh dear, Feixiao, what are you doing here? Has the Dragon Girl finished her consultation?"
Lingsha stepped in to help.
"Fei... Xiao? Could you be the one Grandpa often mentions...?"
Yunli's voice trembled with surprise.
"... Yaoqing's Merlin's Claw?" Yanqing continued.
"Looks like I'm quite famous on the Xianzhou Luofu."
Feixiao chuckled softly and looked at the crowd that had arrived.
"Of course," the title of " Great Victory General " is known to everyone.
Lingsha praised.
" Great Victory General? That title is far too narcissistic. No way!"
Feixiao said in surprise:
"I heard there's a ' Dozing General ' in Luofu, so I gave myself the same humble nickname: ' The Three-Nothings General' —no worries, no regrets, and no invincibility. Doesn't that sound much better?"
The people around looked around but said nothing.
"It is indeed a humble, low-key yet prestigious title."
Lingsha chuckled:
"Mr. Hanxing, Yunli, now that the sparring is over, shouldn't we put aside our past grievances and shake hands to make peace?"
"Here's your sword back. Tell Yanqing to keep a close eye on it, lest it be taken away again next time. Also, my sparring match with Yanqing isn't over yet. Next time, I'll make him admit defeat wholeheartedly."
Yunli lowered her head and obediently handed the sword to Hanxing.
"Thank you for your guidance, General Feixiao."
Hanxing bowed again, then took the flying sword from Yunli and handed it to Yanqing:
"Thank you for your kind guidance, Miss Yunli. As for the bet... maybe next time."
Yunli said no more and turned to leave.
Is this considered an apology?
Yanqing watched Yunli's departing figure with some resentment, and could only turn to Feixiao: "Now that I've retrieved the sword, Yanqing should return to the Seat of Divine Foresight to report. General Feixiao, Yanqing will take his leave first."
Feixiao nodded slightly, while Yanqing looked at Lingsha: "By the way, Miss Lingsha, if you have some free time, Yanqing would like to invite you to the Seat of Divine Foresight for a chat with my general. I believe there must be more to the 'grudges' you mentioned today than meets the eye..."
Lingsha nodded in acknowledgment, Yanqing then looked at Hanxing: "Thank you, Mr. Hanxing, for retrieving my flying sword. Yanqing thank you in advance."
"It's alright, I was originally planning to fight her anyway." Hanxing smiled.
I'll take you home later.
Yanqing nodded and then left with the five of them.
"Thank you for your help, Lord Feixiao. If you had arrived any later, I would have lit some incense and knocked them both out."
Lingsha retrieved his alchemy furnace and tried to appear calm.
"No need to be so polite. I've done what you asked. Consider it payment for the Dragon Lady of the Healer's Apothecary's consultation fee, how about that?"
Feixiao looked at Lingsha and smiled.
"Excuse me, even if you are a general, you still need to pay the bill, right? Besides, the Alchemy Commission Division always has fixed prices and never offers credit. Moreover, the line for Lady Dragon Girl's medical consultation is already stretching for decades."
Lingsha responded helplessly.
"Then send the bill to the Seat of Divine Foresight. Just say it's for the tuition fees I charged those two. After all, I almost got serious trying to separate them earlier. Now let me find somewhere to get some fresh air..."
Feixiao grinned mischievously.
"But... that Mr. Hanxing just now wasn't from the Seat of Divine Foresight, was he?"
Lingsha asked in confusion.
"That fight with Yunli happened because of Yanqing's attempt to retrieve his flying sword, so it's fair to hold him responsible."
After saying that, Feixiao left on his own.
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You're back?
Feixiao, with his back to the two approaching men, asked:
"You've met Jing Yuan and spent several hours wandering around. What are your thoughts?"
A Foxian dressed in red pondered for a moment and said:
"In my opinion, Divine General wanted to use the Wardance to 'show off his strength' and prove that Luofu was peaceful and prosperous after the Ambrosial Arbor disaster..."
""but"..."
Feixiao suddenly spoke:
"Next, you're going to say 'but,' right?"
"However, the crowds that flock in with the Wardance become the biggest conduits for unease and rumors. One wrong move, and chaos ensues."
The Foxian calmly analyzed the situation.
" The Cloud Knights on the street are quite alert, which shows that the general understands this principle. As for anything else, I can't see it."
The cold-looking man in purple standing next to him said.
"Well..."
The Foxian- man rubbed his head:
"If I ever have such a cushy job of meeting the general again, please spare me. How can I, a mere army medic, be pushed to the forefront and chat with two generals?"
"Yes, my job isn't suited for public appearances either," the cold-looking man beside him agreed.
"Stop complaining, I don't see any extra holes in either of you."
Feixiao smiled and spoke again:
"Before making contact, I want to set aside my preconceived notions and observe the other party's 'established momentum' before making a judgment. This established momentum, of course, is the appearance of the Cloud Knights on the street, people's opinions of them, and the behavior of those close to them."
"The strength of an army does not lie in its soldiers, but in its overall strength. Only by assessing the strength of the situation can one discern the true strength of an army." The Foxian said modestly, "I have benefited greatly from what you have said, General."