Then, Lingsha continued slowly: "And the one who presided over this case, who permitted the decree of exile… was none other than General Jing Yuan himself!"
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It is General Jing Yuan himself!?
Lingsha's words undoubtedly stirred up huge waves in the hearts of the audience.
Many audience, upon hearing it the first time, immediately wanted to refute.
Things like "How is that possible?"
"Would Jing Yuan really be that kind of person?"
But just as the words reached their lips, they faltered and stayed silent.
Lingsha had no need to fabricate anything.
Because for the express crew, verifying with Jing Yuan would be a very simple matter.
If it was a lie, it would be exposed immediately. What benefit would that bring?
With the intelligence Lingsha had just shown, there was absolutely no way she would do such a thing.
On screen, Yanqing, upon hearing this, was utterly shaken.
"W-what?!" He stared at Lingsha in disbelief.
"You didn't hear wrong."
Lingsha narrowed her eyes and said seriously: "For the Alchemy Commission to fall into such ruin, the ones who must take responsibility are not only the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, but also the your General."
...
: Damn, according to Lingsha's words, Jing Yuan essentially played a role in causing the current mess.
: That is to say, decades ago, when Jing Yuan noticed that there were problems within the Alchemy Commission, he didn't support Lingsha's master…
: For this action to be brought up at such a delicate time, honestly, it does look suspicious, but this is Jing Yuan we're talking about, how could he betray the Xianzhou?
: I feel like maybe Jing Yuan had his own considerations.
: But no matter the considerations, it still doesn't explain why he noticed the problems, yet allowed the situation to fester…
: I mean, if viewed purely from a bystander's perspective, Jing Yuan's actions would absolutely trigger major suspicion from the Alliance!
: How should I put it… Jing Yuan is Jing Yuan after all… maybe there will be a reversal later.
...
It wasn't just Yanqing who found it hard to accept.
The audience was the same.
They had to admit this was an especially puzzling matter.
But since the fans knew very well Jing Yuan's character and conduct, and knew he definitely stood on Luo Fu's side, two completely contradictory points, full of emotion and truth, clashed together.
The viewers racked their brains but still couldn't understand, and in the end could only sigh: The waters of Luo Fu really are truly deep!
"Oh my, why has Yanqing's face changed so much?" After Lingsha finished, she acted as though nothing had happened.
Yanqing clenched his fists, his gaze wandering, his expression conflicted, completely ignoring Lingsha.
"Heh…"
"Don't worry. I understand that when a person is in that position, they can't always act on their own will. I absolutely wouldn't dare to hold any resentment against the General. After all, for us, personal grudges are already matters buried at the very bottom."
Lingsha's kind 'comfort' sounded more like a hidden blade behind a smile.
This act left fans with an even deeper impression of her. A figure with both means and schemes.
And her attitude toward Jing Yuan was by no means friendly.
Just then.
A familiar voice rang out.
"Sister Lingsha, you're finally back, I've been waiting so long!"
The lively and adorable Yunli skipped over.
She was so cute, it was as if she was a completely different person from the one who had just fought over the sword.
But when Yunli saw Yanqing, the smile at the corner of her lips instantly disappeared. Like a little adult, she sighed: "Sigh, enemies really do meet on narrow roads…"
Lingsha was about to make introductions, but upon hearing Yunli's sigh, the corner of her mouth curved upward, her heart instantly clear.
"You! You should return the sword you stole this time, right?"
Yanqing's anger flared up in an instant, but he still suppressed it.
Yunli didn't care, and instead countered: "Why is it that I run into you everywhere? Don't tell me you've been following me?"
Yanqing gave a cold laugh, no longer restraining his words: "Hmph, I naturally has official matters to attend to, unlike Miss Yunli who is so idle, wandering around the streets yet having no time to return a sword."
Yunli put her hands on her hips, repeating what she said before: "I had a heart-to-heart with the sword. It told me your heart is burdened, filled with endless worries, that when it should be drawn you do not draw it, and when it shouldn't be drawn you still can't hold it steady… Looking at you now, I think its words are quite reasonable."
Though still young, Yunli's words were still sharp.
But each time, she could stab right into someone's heart. Yanqing's pent-up anger finally exploded at this moment.
"You think I'd believe the nonsense you just made up? I only held back again and again because I respect you as Zhuming's guest!"
Yanqing glared furiously: "Haven't they taught you aboard the Xianzhou Zhuming that when you borrow something, you must return it?"
"Fine."
"You don't need to return it anymore, because the sword I lost, I'll take back myself!"
After being provoked again and again, Yanqing finally revealed the straightforward blood and fire of youth.
...
: Yanqing is way too miserable today, constantly forced to endure pressure and negativity…
: Honestly, Yanqing has incredible restraint, if it were me, I would have exploded long ago.
: And Yunli too, though she's adorable, once it comes to the sword, she becomes unbelievably stubborn.
: I'll say this quietly, when Yanqing finally snapped just now, I really found it good… He always acted a bit too much like a little adult before…
: Though being mature for one's age can be good, for him it always felt like endless pressure.
: Sigh… this child really has it tough. First he suffered beatings from Jingliu and Blade, and now he's starting to face the real pressures of adulthood.
...
The comments rolled by.
Many viewers still remembered how high-spirited Yanqing had been when they first met him.
But as the story progressed, after blow after blow, Yanqing too began to grow 'steady'. Like someone whose edges had been worn smooth by life.
Especially now, things have kept happening again and again beyond Yanqing's expectations.
Under the pressure.
Yanqing revealed that impulsive look, as if he had returned to the third stance of solving problems with force.
To be honest., for a part of the spectators, this side of Yanqing better fit their image of the future Sword Head of Luofu.
At the same time.
Neither Lingsha nor even the express crew showed any intention of stepping in to stop the fight.
"You can't fight here, change to another place."
Lingsha smiled slightly, fanning the flames: "Just right, let me see whether Zhuming or the talented youths of Luofu are stronger."
"So this is a duel?"
"Awesome!"
Stelle even crossed her arms, the corners of her mouth lifting into a grin.
Her eyes wandered back and forth between Yunli and Yanqing, as if deciding on whom to bet for victory.
March 7th was also eager to give it a try, planning to bet with Stelle.
Only Dan Heng covered his forehead, already foreseeing the mess that was about to happen.
Time, place, and people were all lined up. Neither Yunli nor Yanqing had any reason to refuse.
They went straight to an empty street by the seaside. Under the waves of the Scalegorge Waterscape, the scene was set.
Yanqing held his sword in his right hand, his left forming a sword gesture.
Yunli, however, pulled out her "Old Mettle," a weapon larger than her entire body.
Their gazes clashed in the air, sparks flying.
With the sound of a drum, the two charged at each other without hesitation.
Flying swords darted through the sky, all blocked by Yunli's Old Mettle. This barefooted girl always swung her weapon cleverly, turning defense into offense.
Her greatsword danced, sealing every gap around her.
Yanqing's movements were elusive, constantly directing his flying swords to seek an opening.
Yunli's greatsword was powerful and heavy, but it couldn't so much as brush his clothes.
One moved as lightly as a swallow, the other crushed with overwhelming force.
They fought from rooftop to street, then from street back to rooftop.
Whether movements or techniques, it was utterly seamless.
The spectators watched, eyes unblinking.
...
: Damn, this is absolutely insane!
: These two kids are fighting way too smoothly! The combat in Star Rail is still as amazing as ever!
: The action and effects, no weak points at all! Feels incredible to watch!
: Yanqing and Yunli's moves and styles each have their own distinct traits!
: So good, so good!
: This is pure enjoyment!
...
Immersed in the battle, the spectators could only express themselves with short comments.
Just then, the deadlock finally broke, because Yunli slipped.
As she fell, Yanqing immediately summoned his flying swords, soaring into the air.
"Go!"
With his sword gesture, he pointed at Yunli on the rooftop.
The swords behind him tore through the air, piercing toward Yunli.
But this time, the assault from above was blocked entirely by Yunli with her Old Mettle.
She braced against the hilt, hiding her small body completely behind the massive weapon.
At that moment, it didn't look like she was using a sword at all, but a shield.
Yet amid the clashing of metal, Yunli suddenly gripped the hilt with both hands, swinging Old Mettle around her body in a circle.
Not only did she knock away all the flying swords, but Old Mettle itself was hurled outward, smashing downward with crushing force.
Yanqing was utterly shocked. He used flying swords, secondary blades controlled remotely, while always holding his main sword in hand.
But Yunli actually threw Old Mettle itself!
Weren't Cloud Knights forbidden from letting their weapons leave their hands? Caught off guard by the sudden strike, Yanqing hurriedly blocked, but still got slammed down from the sky by Old Mettle.
Old Mettle then bounced back and landed firmly in Yunli's grasp.
She landed, swung Old Mettle, and charged at Yanqing with a shout.
Yanqing, fired up, stopped controlling the flying swords, letting them circle around him instead.
Gripping his main sword, he clashed head-on with Yunli.
Just as the blue and red figures were about to collide, a tall figure with a long white ponytail, a foxian, suddenly appeared in the frame.
She walked toward the two as if turning a blind eye, facing both of them.
With her left hand, she pinched Yanqing's flying sword with two fingers, while with her right, she blocked Yunli's 'Old Mettle' with the back of her hand.
A violent shockwave burst forth from the center of the three.
Along with the flying sword scattered by the shockwave, the surrounding area of the arena suffered massive damage.
Only the foxian in the center still stood easily in place, smiling at the two. The audience's mouths all formed an "O" shape.
Yanqing and Yunli were originally already considered formidable opponents.
Their earlier fight had proven their strength. But this person, this person had stopped the two as effortlessly as breathing. And with bare hands?!
"You two little friends, not bad at all."
Feixiao smiled and commented: "However, one of you only knows how to dodge, thinking your movement is nimble; the other just relies on brute strength, always hoping to defeat the enemy in one strike. Both your tactics and skills have flaws."
"Y-you, who are you?"
At this moment, Yunli had no time to care about Yanqing.
She blinked in shock, staring at the elder sister before her, quietly calculating the difference in strength between them.
Meanwhile, the audience was already in an uproar.
Even guessing with their toes, anyone could figure out who this was.
...
: This must be the Vanquishing General?
: Even though we saw her on the cover at the start, it's still hard to believe she's the General.
: This strength, truly overwhelming!
: Damn, that whole fight just now was only to set up Feixiao's entrance, wasn't it… Holy hell, that was too cool!
: So eye-catching! Feixiao, that big ponytail, and that cloak!
: And that face, unreal!
: I'm a girl, but just from that scene, and then seeing Feixiao's face, I'm already done for…
: She so easily handled Yunli and Yanqing, and what's scarier is, her body didn't react at all, no energy surge, no weapon.
: Just that "as easy as drinking water" vibe, too overwhelming…
...
It can only be said: the Vanquishing General truly lives up to her name.
Even her entrance carried an aura that pressed down on everything.
And in the scene, Facing Yunli's question, Feixiao crossed her arms and explained calmly: "This is a match that can solved in the Luminary Wardance."
At the same time, she gave sincere advice to the two little ones:
Don't waste grudges on private duels. If you want to fight, go to the Martial Exhibition, fight openly before everyone, and enjoy yourselves properly.
"Ah, Lady Feixiao, how come you're in this district?"
"Has the Healer Lady's consultation ended?"
Lingsha appeared right on cue, smiling as she greeted Feixiao.
"You-you're that general of the Yaoqing?"
Yanqing's voice suddenly grew louder, filled with the feeling of meeting a legend. His gaze instantly carried a hint of admiration.
Yunli was much the same.
"Seems I'm still quite well-known aboard the Xianzhou Luofu." Feixiao chuckled softly.
The camera zoomed in on her face, showing her perfect features. Beautiful, heroic, and flawless.
"Of course. The title of Great Victory General rings loudly in the Luofu." Lingsha replied with a smile.
"Great Victory General? That name is a bit too conceited, don't you think? It's overly pompous!"
Feixiao shook her head and said modestly:
"I heard there's a 'Closed-Eyes General' in the Luofu, so I gave myself an equally humble nickname: The Lacking General, Without Worry, Without Regret, Without Equal."
As she spoke, she laughed, then winked playfully at Yunli. Such a mischievous wink almost overturned everyone's perception.
A dignified general, yet a little "playful."
But beneath such an exterior, the words she spoke carried such confidence they could even be called "arrogant."
What kind of person would give themselves a name like that?
Without Worry, Without Regret, Without Equal?!
At that moment, regardless of gender, everyone felt Feixiao's charm.
...
: Hnnnnnnnggggg ahhhhhh! I can't take it! I'm sinking for General Feixiao!
: Sister, save me!
: I can't take it, this wink, this attitude, these words, my god, I'm not straight anymore, ahhhh!