"A ship with expanded internal space? And living wood?"
Juren, who had been listening quietly, turned toward Xu Qianghua with a surprised expression. The mention of living wood had clearly caught his attention.
Xu Qianghua noticed his reaction and raised an eyebrow. "You recognize it?"
"Maybe. Can I see the image?" Juren asked, looking rather interested.
After considering the request, Xu Qianghua opened a small projection from his communication crystal.
The image showed the Verdant Star moving through space, its green hull faintly glowing as it dodged another volley from the three pursuing ships.
Juren stepped closer to examine the vessel, and his expression changed almost immediately.
"That's an Elven ship," he said with certainty.
"Elven?" Xu Qianghua repeated, glancing between him and the projection.
Juren nodded. "Yes, from the Elven Empire. They control several major regions beyond our old expansion routes."
