Palace of Astrum, March 7th stretched lazily in sync with the stars.
"Everything's over, can we go back to the train now? It feels pretty relaxing."
"I have a feeling that this matter is definitely not as simple as we think." This is the conclusion Welt has drawn from years of survival.
Looking at the Tingyun waiting for them not far away, Xing thought of another Tingyun she had seen earlier.
March 7th said as they walked, "To be honest, just now I saw that Yukong- Soaring One frown, and I almost thought a squad of fully armed soldiers was about to rush out and throw us in jail, just like back then with Jarilo-VI!"
Dealing with important figures is more tiring than fighting monsters...
Noticing Phantylia's slightly furrowed brow beside her, March 7th changed her tune and explained, "Ah, I... I wasn't saying anything bad about Yukong..."
"Don't worry, I'm not one to gossip."
She put one hand on her hip and said, "However, as your subordinate, I must speak up for you, sir: Luofu currently fraught with danger, Yukong the Sky-Faring Commission, led by Lady Yukong, is responsible for the safety of the Xianzhou Pass. It is her duty to be vigilant and on guard."
"An old man? The Yukong Helmsman... is he very old?"
"It's said that this lord was once one of the best flying warriors in the Xianzhou Cloud Knights —fiery-tempered, with top-notch skills, and always cheerful and playful."
Listening to Tingyun's description, Xing found it hard to connect it to the current Yukong.
"However, Years went by, the ace pilot eventually tempered his temper and became the leader of a division, having to handle all sorts of troubles flawlessly."
"Well, Yukong Kong personally instructed me... to book you all superior rooms at the Dusty Inn. Once you've finished your business here, please come with me to the inn for a cup of tea and rest for a while."
"That's a good suggestion. What do you think?" Welt adjusted his glasses slightly. On a strange planet, what you need most is a place to stay.
I want to wander around some more; I'm not tired yet.
"Hmm... then I'll go with you. Uncle Yang, why don't you go to the inn with Miss Tingyun first, and just send us the location when you get there?" March 7th suggested.
"Be safe."
After giving his instructions, Welt left with Phantylia.
After confirming that they had all left, Xing whispered in March 7th's ear about what she had seen not long ago.
"Two Miss Tingyun?! Is it possible you're mistaken?"
"I'm not sure, but my gut feeling tells me... there's something fishy going on." Xing put on sunglasses that she pulled out from who-knows-where. From this moment on, she was the world's number one detective.
A powerful, mystery-themed background music rang in her ears, " March 7th, are you ready to explore the mysteries with me?"
"Huh... huh?!"
Before March 7th could react, Xing pulled her along towards the milk tea shop.
Inside the milk tea shop, Ye Yan's fingertips twirled the delicate silk threads. " Phantylia is ruthless and cruel. How do you plan to deal with a genuine [ Destruction ] Emanator?"
Tingyun silent, knowing that she couldn't just talk the talk; she had to take concrete actions.
"The laws of commerce can contend with men, but they are difficult to contend with the gods."
"This is not a responsibility you should bear; you are just an innocent survivor of a war," Ye Yan, following her words.
Tingyun shook her head. "In the instant of Destruction, [ Eternity ] protected me. And in the haze, it seemed as if a voice told me: the name of the survivor is often [Misfortune], but..."
"The celestial gods, in their glorious reign, used humanity as a game of chess, manipulating the stars, leaving behind only desolate graves and piles of bones for the wronged souls. How could insignificant specks like you escape becoming the price in this game?"
Taking advantage of the situation, Ye Yan asked, "Whatever happens in the future War of the Aeons, I'm too lazy to get involved. I'll just sit back and watch the show with Aha."
Hmm... I might consider helping to beat up Nanook.
"It's quite peculiar to hear you say that."
Tingyun covered her face and chuckled, then changed the subject. "Walking alone with a cane, an earthworm subduing a dragon... those who can leave generals helpless are always nameless nobodys."
"Since that's the case, why shouldn't this humble woman be a cunning speck of dust, making that Lord Ravager... sneeze a few times?"
Ye Yan smiled with satisfaction. "Interesting. Would you like to use the [ The Hunt ] Light Arrow to pierce the heart of the Lord Ravager?" he suggested, adding that they could go to Lan now to ask for a Cloud-Piercing Arrow.
Just as I was Tingyun's milk tea, a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door:
"Tsk, this bubble tea shop is so shabby..."
"I also think... no, that's not a reason for you to just open someone else's shop door like that!"
Before the words were even finished, the door to the milk tea shop was pushed open.
That's right, Galactic Baseballer wearing sunglasses has arrived!
" March 7th, this is an ancient house exploration! Aren't you looking forward to it?" Xing wasn't afraid at all. "As the saying goes, the more dangerous the place, the more treasures you can find." She looked up and met Ye Yan's gaze.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Xing pointed at Ye Yan and turned to prove it to March 7th:
"See? I wasn't wrong. We've found Aeon."
"Cough... cough cough!" Upon hearing this, Tingyun choked on the milk tea she had just drunk.
No, she recognized him immediately?! Just who is this gray-haired girl, to be able to see through Ye Yan's disguise at a glance?
"Huh... Teacher Ye Yan!" March 7th exclaimed in surprise, Xing had actually stumbled upon the right place by accident!
"Okay! I'll take back what I said earlier. I didn't expect this to be Teacher Ye Yan's milk tea shop. I thought it would be as grand as the [ Sleepless Earl ] teahouse across the street."
These words were like a sharp sword, successfully piercing Ye Yan's heart and wounding his friend.
Realizing that March 7th had said something wrong, Xing directly chopped her on the head with a chop.
You know what I'm going to say.
"I'm sorry, I'm guilty, I repent." March 7th quickly admitted her mistake; she didn't want to be lectured by Xing again, especially since Ye Yan wasn't the only one there, but also Miss Tingyun...
(⊙o⊙)?
March 7th rubbed her eyes. Didn't Miss Tingyun take Uncle Yang to the inn? She figured they hadn't wasted much time... so she went to the [ Sleepless Earl ] teahouse across the street and bought a cup of Immortal's Joy Tea.
In such a short time, Miss Tingyun has already come here for milk tea? That's incredibly fast.
Xing turned his head again, pointing at Tingyun to prove it. "See, I wasn't wrong... Wait a minute!" The clever Galactic Baseballer immediately realized:
"Who is Miss Tingyun who went with Uncle Yang?"
Because of Ye Yan's special identity ([ Eternity ] Emanator ), Xing has automatically determined that Tingyun next to him is the real Tingyun.
"The story seems to be turning increasingly terrifying..." March 7th shuddered. Could it be that Miss Tingyun, who had been with them earlier... was a ghost?
Tingyun looked bewildered. She took out her phone, turned on the front camera, looked at the exquisite face that was indistinguishable from the Church priestess, and then observed Xing and March 7th.
How could anyone see through her disguise? Does that make sense?
"Sigh~ Since things have come to this, let's have a cup of milk tea first."