"Damn it, I knew that guy was strong, but I didn't expect him to be this strong. He's really hard to handle!"
Somewhere in Luofu, Modu, stripped of his armor, gritted his teeth in anger, but there was nothing he could do, given the sheer strength of the other party.
That battle... was ultimately unavoidable. He had also heard of the [ Masked Fools's ] utterly irrational way of doing things.
At this Modu, Mo Du began to ponder a question: Was the man in black who took their Cloud Knights armor considered robbery or sexual assault?
The Borisin soldiers stared at each other, some still indignant about the ordeal that had befallen Lord Modu.
"Lord Modu... what should we do now?"
"After some clever decorations, we must have the beast ships ready before the Wardance!"
Modu realized he was almost out of options. The Cloud Knights armor, a symbol of his identity, had been stolen. Reporting it to the Palace of Astrum rashly would definitely arouse suspicion, and exposing his identity would cause even more trouble.
Sigh~ For some reason, Modu suddenly felt inexplicably tired, so she decided to just lie down and relax.
At the same time, the Artisanship Commission
An exciting debate is in full swing...
"Since you've brought up safety regulations, let's talk about the law. According to Article 4 of the ' Xianzhou Alliance - Interastral Peace Corporation Trade Consensus Declaration,' The Alliance and the company cannot infringe on each other's intellectual property rights."
"Seriously... you're just quoting rules and regulations right off the bat? How am I supposed to respond to that?"
On March 7th, Xing cast a pleading look at her, only to be met with a response that brought back embarrassing memories... This just doesn't seem right.
Since that's the case, she has no choice but to ask a deity to possess her!
On March 7th, he took a deep breath, took out a cup of milk tea, clasped his hands together, and devoutly bowed towards the void, muttering incantations:
"Priestess... [ Eternity ] above, Teacher Ye Yan, please bless me~ Please lend me a hand~"
" The Alliance can sign a confidentiality agreement with you, so you won't have to worry about them spying on you, right?"
Everyone looked at Xikui and Kongqing. "We can follow company rules and sign a confidentiality agreement that is acceptable to both parties."
"That's true... but who knows if you'll actually follow it!"
"Ahem! Putting aside intellectual property protection, the cost of the test prototype manufactured by the Genius Society is beyond your imagination! If anything goes wrong, you couldn't afford to pay for it even if you worked your entire lives!"
"What a joke! I took the Herta's artifacts, killed Ruan Mei's experimental subjects, and publicly criticized the [ Eternity ] Emanator. Have I ever paid a single penny in compensation?" Xing preemptively replied before March 7th could.
"How dare you ask us for money with just your words? Besides... the Xianzhou is full of Long-Life Species, how can you not afford to compensate us?"
"Um... did you just blurt out what was on your mind?" March 7th awkwardly touched her chin and whispered a reminder, especially since it seemed like she was the one going up against Scott right now.
Scott was not afraid at all. He had worked his way up in the company for many years, and changing the subject at this time would be useless!
"Listen up, young lady, don't try to intimidate me with your connection to the Genius Society. The company and those high and mighty geniuses have a mutually beneficial relationship, not a superior-subordinate one."
What about the [ Church of Eternity ]?
"I've never worked with them before, so I don't know."
"So... Mr Scott, could you calculate a specific amount? If there is any damage after the inspection, the train... uh, no, the Sky-Faring Commission Company is willing to compensate for it at cost."
" Sky-Faring Commission... of course... can provide compensation. The prerequisite is that they can provide a clear and relevant damage report."
Upon hearing this, Xikui hesitated slightly, but still agreed.
"I don't doubt the financial resources of the Sky-Faring Commission... but! This isn't just about money! Besides, the cargo on this transport ship belongs to the Bo Shi Guild. If you want to inspect it, shouldn't you at least bring a representative from the Genius Society present?"
Scott changed the subject, expressing his disbelief that the Astral Express crew could actually summon members of the [ Genius Society ] on the spot.
"She and Professor Dr. Ratio of the Genius Society are like family. As the saying goes, 'like father, like son, they go to war together,' so does her involvement count as the Genius Society's involvement?"
Scott was dumbfounded by March 7th's question. Were all these people's thought processes so peculiar?
"What kind of nonsense is this? Even if you are related to the [ Erudition ] Aeon, it doesn't mean you represent the Guild!"
"Hmm... that makes sense."
Xing stroked her chin, genuinely deep in thought. If she was related to the [ Erudition ] Nous, then she should represent the [ Genius Society ].
But she wouldn't be swayed; she looked at March 7th and started the team's voice chat.
" March 7th is the time to escalate the issue!"
"You're just rambling on and on, changing the subject! You've even brought up people from the Genius Society; it seems you have absolutely no intention of solving the problem."
"Mr. Scott, since we've met a few times, I might as well give you a heads-up: your transport ship was attacked by the Borisin, and this matter could be a big or small one."
"Heh heh heh~ Do you think I'm easily scared?" Scott scoffed. "But what about 'big'? And what about 'small'?"
"To put it mildly, you are victims of the Borisin's aggression. But to put it more bluntly, why would the Borisin attack you on the route to Luofu? Could it be that some of your crew members are colluding with the Borisin?" Yanqing countered.
"Perhaps a thorough interrogation of all crew members is needed to eliminate this potential hazard?"
"... Actually, Guild someone present isn't a necessary condition. I just... want the relevant procedures to be more complete and comprehensive."
Ultimately, this small debate, which took place at the Artisanship Commission, ended with a victorious alliance between March 7th and Star.
Scott was no match for them and was defeated.
"You guys are quite the smooth talkers... Sigh! Conducting a security check isn't out of the question. But... give me a few days, it's a serious matter, let me communicate with company headquarters."
"Mr. Scott, are you trying to stall until the ship is repaired, then the Sky-Faring Commission will have no choice but to let you leave without inspection?"
"As long as they don't break the law or commit crimes, company employees are free to come and go as they please."
Scott nodded in satisfaction. "You're quite knowledgeable. Hmm... who are you?"
Scott and Xing froze on the spot upon seeing the sudden appearance of these unfamiliar faces.
"I must have been so engrossed in the debate that I didn't even notice this extra guest," Xing said with a wry smile, rubbing her forehead. "But this woman is quite pretty."
"Let me introduce myself. I am Lingsha, the Cauldron Master of the Luofu Alchemy Commission."
Lingsha bowed slightly, gesturing to the crowd.
"Could she be...?" Dan Heng looked at Yanqing beside him.
"Yes, she is the new Cauldron Master who was sent here from the Zhuming Xianzhou."
" The Artisanship Commission sent a document saying that there are goods containing unidentified biological samples that have been detained and the Alchemy Commission needs to send someone to inspect them. I had nothing better to do anyway, so I thought I'd come myself?"
Lingsha walked to the container storing the 'goods', crossed her arms in front of her, and said, "Mr. Scott, if you really don't intend for us to inspect it, then we won't. It doesn't matter."