Chapter 89: Do even the speakers on the Xianzhou's ships talk so pleasantly?
"That is indeed General Jing Yuan,"
Baiwen said without hesitation. But she still had questions,
"But Madam Ningguang, Yukong is also one of the Six Charioteers of the Luofu, with a high position and great power. Her decision was also made after discussions with the Luofu Xianzhou. Isn't the General's attitude completely contradictory?"
"No."
Ningguang shook her head. She pondered for a moment, then slowly said,
"Refusing the Trailblazers must also be Jing Yuan's own intention; he won't overturn it. But his attitude is indeed subtle… Perhaps he has something else he wants to discuss with the Trailblazers?"
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「 "How could the Trailblazers ally with the Stellaron Hunters? They are sworn enemies." Jing Yuan began to praise the Astral Express Crew as soon as he appeared.
"Excuse me for interrupting your meeting. I am Jing Yuan, the General of the Luofu."
"General, this is an internal affair of the Luofu." Although Jing Yuan's attitude shifted, she still maintained her opinion.
"Yes, yes, an internal affair. I completely agree with Navigator Yukong's opinion." Jing Yuan smiled, like a harmless big cat.
"I apologize, everyone, there is indeed a Stellaron on the Luofu, but I must refuse your kindness. This is a problem of Xianzhou, and it can only be resolved by us."
"But since you've already come, how can I let you return empty-handed? Although I cannot accept the Astral Express Crew's help with the Stellaron matter, I do have another matter that only you can help with. Please!"
With that, he extended his hand to the Astral Express Crew, inviting them to talk privately. 」
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〜Frieren: Beyond Journey's End World〜
"I feel this General is even better at ordering people around than Miss Tingyun,"
Fern only felt that the adult world was too complicated.
"What? Fern… Are you afraid that March 7th and the others will be trapped by General Jing Yuan?"
Frieren waved her hand and chuckled softly,
"Don't worry, Mr. Welt is no ordinary person. Even if General Jing Yuan has tricks, they probably won't work on him."
Ever since arriving at Xianzhou, Welt gave Frieren a very familiar feeling.
He was undoubtedly the leader of the three-person team. That feeling of being reliable no matter what he did, his foresight and experience, including his astonishing combat prowess… always made her unconsciously think of Himmel.
—With Himmel around, they never went astray.
"A little… envious,"
Frieren said softly, looking at March 7th and Stelle following Welt on the screen.
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「 "Astral Express—I have heard of your fame for a long time and yearned for it. To see you today is truly fortunate!" Jing Yuan led a few people aside and said with a look of honor.
"We've long admired the General's name. What do you need our help with?" Welt got straight to the point.
"Hmm, that can only be you all. A few days ago, we captured a Stellaron Hunter who trespassed into a restricted area of the Xianzhou, named 'Blade'."
"During Blade's interrogation, the Divination Commission—the department of the Xianzhou responsible for intelligence and information deduction—intercepted a communication sent by his accomplice, Kafka, who was hidden in Xianzhou. As for the recipient…"
Halfway through his sentence, Jing Yuan fell silent at the opportune moment. This sudden quietness immediately made the atmosphere somewhat strange—everyone present knew that Kafka had just communicated with the Express not long ago.
"I know a little about the relationship between you and the Stellaron Hunters. The Divination Commission believes you are accomplices! I said that's impossible. The Astral Express acts righteously, and its reputation for valor is spread throughout the realms. How could it collude with villains?"
"Therefore, this communication must be a malicious ploy by the Stellaron Hunters to divert trouble."
"Does the General want us to capture Kafka?" Welt asked.
"For the Stellaron disaster, the Xianzhou indeed has a solution. But pacifying the disaster requires time, and the main force of the Cloud Knights to succeed. However, this Kafka hiding iin Tianzhouuis ultimately a hidden danger that must be guarded against."
"Since the Stellaron Hunters deliberately led you to the Luofu, you and I can just go with the flow. As General, I will grant you the authority to act expediently on the Xianzhou, lure out the missing Kafka, and capture her in one fell swoop."
"This way, firstly, it clears your name from the mud slung by the Stellaron Hunters. Secondly, we can learn the Hunters' purpose in infiltrating Xianzhou and their connection to the Stellaron outbreak. What do you all think?" 」
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〜Genshin Impact World〜
"These words are like both dates and sticks, sigh… This General is truly a talent; even this Hall Master can't help but admire him."
"Guest, I even suspect he's better at talking than you."
Inside the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao happened to catch Zhongli, who had just returned from a stroll outside, and pulled him to watch the light screen with her.
Zhongli chuckled,
"Hall Master, you jest. General Jing Yuan is not only exquisite and meticulous, but also exceptionally intelligent. To hold such an important position as the General of the Xianzhou, he is truly a rare talent among millions, how can I compare?"
"Alright, I take back what I said… Your ability to flatter is no worse than his."
Hu Tao sat on a tall rattan chair, her fair legs gently swaying under the table.
"But General Jing Yuan's ability to hide a knife in his words… tsk tsk, I really couldn't think of such a refusal."
"There is no way to refuse. To prove that the Astral Express has no collusion with the Stellaron Hunters, Kafka must be captured."
What a perfect trap, inviting them into a jar…
Zhongli was filled with emotion. He was not only amazed by the Divine Foresight General's flawless way of speaking but also by the Stellaron Hunters' meticulous planning.
"From the moment they stepped onto the Xianzhou, the Express Crew fell into the Stellaron Hunters' plan. I'm afraid even this capture is part of their plan."
"Yes, Guest, you and I are thinking alike."
A small anticipation gleamed in Hu Tao's plum blossom eyes,
"It's a pity we're only seeing a small part of it now and can't get the full picture of their plan… I really want to know what they're up to. Especially Miss Kafka, I always feel like she's messing with me."
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「 Although it seemed like there were choices, there was actually little room for choice.
But General Jing Yuan still solemnly gave his promise: "If you treat me with sincerity, the Luofu will naturally reciprocate with sincerity."
With words spoken to this extent, Welt had no further reason to refuse. And Jing Yuan also granted them permissions, no longer restricting them.
"Stelle, what do you think of this General Jing Yuan?" Privately, March 7th quietly whispered.
"He's quite handsome," Stelle replied without hesitation.
"Who asked you about his looks! Although he is indeed handsome…" March 7th looked speechless. Why was her thought process always so peculiar? 」
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