Palace of Astrum, the conversation paused, but Jing Yuan suddenly raised his hand and softly called to Yanqing was about to turn and leave:
" Yanqing, after you've settled the guests, make another trip to the Artisanship Commission for me. I heard about the attack and seizure of the company's ships. Qingzu brought news that the company's people are protesting and want to get the cargo back."
"You go and appease them on my behalf. Don't be too forceful; just express that the Xianzhou Luofu has no intention of infringing on their rights." Jing Yuan paused slightly, his gaze gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority.
" Yanqing obeys."
Yanqing responded loudly, his young face full of seriousness. He bowed to the two generals, then strode over to the group of people, including March 7th, who were whispering to each other.
" Dan Heng, I thought all the generals on the Xianzhou were like Jing Yuan..."
March 7th lowered her voice, an incredulous expression on her face. She secretly glanced at the small, thin figure in the distance, then gestured and muttered to herself:
"But this General Huaiyan is so... uh, so thin and small, he looks like he could fall over in the wind."
She couldn't think of a more fitting word for a moment, so she could only scratch her head. Sure enough, this is what they call 'you can't judge a book by its cover'.
"Is this skinny old man really the Arbiter-General of the Reignbow Arbiter?" March 7th crossed his arms and scanned General Huaiyan with a curious gaze.
" In March 7th, maybe he's like Ye Yan, deliberately hiding his strength. What if he can suddenly burst out of his clothes and transform into a muscular giant!"
Xing's tone was tinged with excitement; it was clear she really wanted to see such a scene.
"You've been reading too many novels, haven't you!" March 7th couldn't help but roll her eyes and nudged Xing lightly with her elbow.
"Each Xianzhou has its own duties and strengths within the Alliance. Not all the generals of the Reignbow Arbiter are skilled in charging into battle."
Dan Heng sighed helplessly, glanced at the two of them, and explained:
"You just heard Jing Yuan's introduction; Mr. Huaiyan was once the foremost craftsman of the Zhuming."
"But his appearance..."
Since Dan Heng said so, Xing couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that General Huaiyan was a muscular strongman.
"You've found a blind spot, Curiosity... Do Xianzhou native age?" March 7th clapped his hands suddenly, then frowned in confusion, "I rarely see elderly people on the Xianzhou, and even when I do, they're usually foreigners."
"But... this General Huaiyan looks like an ordinary old man. Is he really General Xianzhou?" March 7th's voice was filled with sincere doubt.
Dan Heng's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile as he turned his gaze towards Huaiyan: "Good question. He's right here. Why don't you ask him yourself?"
March 7th gasped, his hands flailing frantically in front of him, his survival instincts kicking in instantly. He spoke rapidly to Dan Heng:
"No, I want to live a little longer."
"Let's go. The general sent Yanqing to entertain us, which means he has important matters to discuss. Let's not waste any more time here," Dan Heng said calmly, looking at the two of them.
All eyes turned to Yanqing was reviewing the detailed case report.
"The general has really given me a big problem; I need to persuade the company."
Yanqing frowned slightly, quickly scanned the text on the file, and muttered to himself.
"Is this the general's test for you?"
Xing came closer, hands on her hips, a confident smile on her face.
When it comes to persuading [ Interastral Peace Corporation ], Xing considers herself quite experienced. Previously in Jarilo-VI, she and March 7th had also tried to persuade Topaz.
As for the process... haha, it doesn't matter, just tell me whether it was successful in the end.
"It's hardly a 'test,'" Yanqing replied. "Besides tactics and martial arts, Cloud Knights officers occasionally have to resolve some diplomatic disputes."
"But... communicating with words is ultimately not as simple as communicating with weapons on the battlefield." He pursed his lips, looking slightly troubled, and said frankly:
"Especially when dealing with people from the company, they always have a whole set of rhetoric to them, which is the most troublesome."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xing grinned and reached out to pat Yanqing's head with a familiar, senior-like gesture.
"Don't worry, I have experience with this... Just let me know if you need any help."
Regarding persuading an employee of Interastral Peace Corporation, Star currently has three strategies:
First, use Galactic Baseballer's superb eloquence to persuade the other party, mentioning that the company has collaborated with the [ Genius Society ].
Second, if traditional methods don't work, then she needs to break free from constraints and use some 'subtle' means to solve the problem.
Third, you can showcase the Galactic Baseballer's incredible connections by mentioning the erudite Professor Veritas Dr. Ratio!
Or... just bring in the omnipotent [ Church of Eternity ], Star hasn't even seen Chair Blake and the priestess debate yet.
"Huh? Why does she have that mischievous grin on her face?"
March 7th tilted her head, looking at Xing with a puzzled expression, who clearly seemed to be plotting something.
Dan Heng sighed again, " March 7th, it's time for us to go."
Watching Xing and his group leave Palace of Astrum until their figures disappeared outside the door, Jing Yuan's gentle smile remained unchanged as he turned back to Huaiyan beside him.
"It is an honor for Luofu to have you grace our Wardance with Luofu presence."
"But..." His voice remained calm and polite, but the tone suddenly shifted, and he crossed his arms in front of him, "For a mere Wardance to warrant the presence of two Arbiter-General, [ Zhuming ] and [ Yaoqing ], I'm afraid it's not just for the sake of observing the ceremony, is it?"
" Elder Yan, is there anything you wish to instruct me for your visit, Marshal?"
Huaiyan slowly opened his slightly narrowed eyes. " Jing Yuan, you're overthinking it. As I've said before, my purpose in coming here is simply to broaden the children's horizons; I have no intention of interfering with the situation in Luofu."
"But what General Yaoqing plans is not something I can comment on."
Huaiyan paused, his gaze fixed on the distance, as if piercing through the walls of Palace of Astrum.
He then withdrew his gaze and stared at Jing Yuan again, his half-open eyes filled with endless Years and wisdom.
"Do you remember? When you first took office, I told you, 'The battlefield for the Reignbow Arbiter Arbiter-General is not just outside the Xianzhou.' On the front lines, in internal affairs, the weight carried by the title of General far exceeds its literal meaning."
"So many years have passed, and you've always done well. But for the Xianzhou native, living too long is a curse. It means that every mistake you make in your life is lurking in the shadows, waiting to catch up with you and devour you one day."
"I believe this is also why the [ Heavenly Lord of the Eternal World ] settled in Luofu. The lifespan of the [ Eternity ] Traveler will only surpass that of the Xianzhou native."
When mentioning this supreme being, Huaiyan's tone unconsciously carried a hint of awe.
"The Marshal is aware of everything that happened on Luofu. And Yaoqing's Merlin's Claw... she came for you."
Meanwhile, somewhere in Xianzhou Luofu
' Lujun '... no, to be precise, Modu, who was working with his brothers to figure out how to infiltrate the Prison of Deep Seclusion and rescue Hoolay, seems to have encountered some trouble.
He looked at the young man in black clothes wearing a crimson Fool's Mask, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
This... this doesn't seem right. He didn't seem to have taken off his Cloud Knights armor, so why are there still clueless thugs trying to rob him?
I don't know if this person is robbing me or trying to abstain from sex... Ah, damn it! It must be the side effects of wearing the skin of a scoundrel!
As time went on, he even found time to think about these meaningless things.
No, Modu! You must be patient! You must do this, use pretense to counter their hypocrisy!
Nothing more than to free the War Chief from that abominable cage! For life... for the guidance of [ Eternity ]!
Modu:...?
"I, the Masked Fools, pay up."