Xianzhou Luofu, Central Starskiff Haven
"This time we weren't coerced or tricked, we weren't chasing any wanted criminals, and we weren't even landing at a cargo dock. Such a smooth journey... it's truly remarkable!"
On March 7th, hands on hips, he sighed.
"That's rare! But March 7th, could you please stop jinxing me..." Xing imitated her actions.
"That's rare..."
Dan Heng chimed in, noting that the three members of the [ Trailblaze ] team moved with surprising uniformity.
"Hey~ I'm just wishing you well, how can you call that a jinx!"
Wow... Is Starskiff Haven really this lively? There are so many people today! It's almost impossible to hear each other!
Looking around on March 7th, the [ Wardance ] was packed with visitors!
" Yanqing said the general sent him to pick us up, but where is he?"
"Let's wait for him in front of the loom," Dan Heng suggested. "That's the most prominent landmark on the dock."
"Hey, how about we call Teacher Ye Yan over first? That way, the members of the Jarilo-VI [ Trailblaze ] team will be officially all together!"
After the thrilling and exciting Trailblaze trips to Luofu and Penacony, March 7th is actually quite nostalgic for the heart-pounding adventure at Belobog.
Not long after Xing and his group landed, they spotted Yanqing had come to meet them, in the crowd.
"Hello everyone, it's been a long time!"
March 7th looked Yanqing up and down, "Although it feels like it hasn't been that long since we left, Yanqing, aren't you...?"
"What's wrong, Miss March 7th?" Yanqing asked, looking bewildered.
"They say that if you're not careful, a little baby can suddenly grow up to look like an adult you wouldn't recognize."
" Yanqing, have you... grown a little taller?"
Upon hearing this, Yanqing showed a surprised expression.
"It seems Ye Yan's milk tea really does have amazing effects, but why haven't I grown taller?"
Xing spoke to herself, and then went up and pinched Yanqing's cheek.
"... We've only been gone for a few months, and you've grown quite tall already." Dan Heng crossed his arms and looked straight at Xing beside him.
"Hey? Teacher, what are you doing?"
"I'm sorry, but the adventures at several stops have made me more cautious. We need to be wary of the first person who greets us in each place."
"You know, the last time we came to the Xianzhou, the first person to greet us was..."
" Yanqing understands. It's best to be vigilant."
"Honestly, this is the first time I've seen such a lively scene on Luofu," March 7th remarked.
"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."
"Hmm." Yanqing nodded. "Among these passersby are not only residents of other grotto-heavens, but also guests like the three of you who have traveled from afar."
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, promoting trade and peace."
"Speaking of which, the Alliance seems to be taking this ceremony quite seriously; both the [ Zhuming ] and [ Yaoqing ] Xianzhou have sent envoys to offer their congratulations!"
" Zhuming Xianzhou?"
Xing had heard of the [ Yaoqing Xianzhou ] before; news of 'great victories' came every few days—their efficiency was truly remarkable!
"Yes, I wonder if Teacher Xing has heard of its name, the Forge of a Thousand Stars. It provides about 50-60% of the Cloud Knights's weaponry technology."
" The Zhuming Xianzhou has always been renowned for its skilled craftsmen. I've heard that General Huaiyan of the Zhuming Ming Dynasty was himself a master craftsman. Ah... if I were fortunate enough to obtain a sword forged by his own hands, I'd probably wake up laughing in my dreams."
Dan Heng froze. If he remembered correctly, when Yanqing dealt with him and Ren earlier, she seemed to have taken out a... uniquely shaped Milk Tea Sword?
The [ Eternity ] Sword... But Yanqing also said that he wouldn't use this trump card lightly unless absolutely necessary.
"By the way, Yanqing, where should we go next?"
"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."
March 7th turned to look at Xing and said with satisfaction, "When it comes to things that interest him, this little adult shows his childlike side, hehe."
"If you put it that way, you two are quite alike."
"Indeed... wait, no, I'm still quite mature, aren't I?"
"It's hard to say."
Just then, a fierce roar suddenly came from not far away, attracting their attention.
"We were just saying that street safety is paramount, how come something like this has happened?" Yanqing looked at everyone, "Excuse me, everyone, I need to go check the situation first."
"Sigh~ This child, just like in March 7th, his words are law."
"What are you saying!" March 7th put her hands on her hips and summoned the Ice Bow: "We'll go with you."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Dan Heng's figure surged forward swiftly like a dragon, his Cloud-Piercer Spear instantly piercing through a wolf soldier Borisin was wreaking havoc in the street.
Yanqing followed closely behind and joined the battle.
"They're both so fast, so let's..." March 7th and Xing exchanged a glance and finally took charge of dispersing the crowd.
"There's no way around it, our weapons are both large-scale weapons of mass destruction, we can't effectively use them in crowded places."
Xing deeply felt this, "Especially March 7th's archery skills; there were several times when he almost accidentally wounded friendly forces."
"Hey! I don't like hearing that. I've always been a very accurate shooter!"
As he spoke, March 7th conjured up Six-Phased Ice and shot them toward the 'battlefield' not far away.
"Watch closely! This young lady is specifically aiming at that wolf cub's rear end. This arrow will either kill or wound him..."
boom!
The moment the ice arrow left his hand, an explosion occurred in front of the street.
" In March 7th, I started to look at you in a completely new light."
Xing gave her a thumbs up. It was actually an energy-charged arrow! You could play with it like that.
March 7th was also stunned; was her arrow really that powerful?
Then, a wolf soldier Borisin black smoke flew straight towards them.
With lightning speed, Xing transformed her mimicry weapon into a trash can-shaped shield, which she then used to blast the charred Borisin Wolf Clan back at them.
"Hey? Is that how you use a shield?!"
"Who says shields are only for defense?"
Xing snorted softly. After the crowd had mostly dispersed, he and March 7th arrived at the 'front line' of the Starskiff Haven.
Just as they were about to ask about Yanqing and Dan Heng's situation, they spotted a familiar figure.
"Hey hey hey... I didn't see that wrong, did I? It's actually Teacher Ye Yan!"
"What, Miss March 7th, are you surprised?"
Ye Yan kicked the Borisin wolf soldier. As for why he came here, we have to go back to a little earlier...