"Everyone, during this time, Acting General Fu Xuan will assist the Xianzhou Luofu in its reorganization."
"I'll be enjoying this rare vacation—my first in centuries—so I'll be taking my leave now."
Jing Yuan smiled faintly, nodded to Fu Xuan, and turned to leave.
The moment he turned away, his smiling expression instantly vanished, replaced by a cold, resolute gaze.
Though he spoke of vacation, Jing Yuan had no intention of taking one.
The Lord Ravagers, the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, and a succession of disasters had struck one after another... And who exactly was responsible for bringing the Stellaron to the Xianzhou?
Was it the Lord Ravagers? The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus? Or someone else entirely? Jing Yuan needed ample time to investigate this matter thoroughly.
Furthermore... why had Jingliu reappeared on the Luofu? This was another question Jing Yuan needed to consider.
Previously, the Stellaron Crisis and the Phantylia incident had left Jing Yuan with no time to seek out Jingliu.
Now that he finally had time, he would naturally seek answers... He could only hope that whatever she was involved in wouldn't jeopardize the Luofu or the entire Xianzhou Alliance.
Though centuries had passed, Jing Yuan still regarded Jingliu as his Master. Unless absolutely necessary, he would never bear to raise his hand against her...
"What a string of calamities..." Jing Yuan sighed.
The thought of the Xianzhou Alliance sending reinforcements only intensified his headache.
And with Lumina, a tough nut to crack, still on the loose, his headache only worsened.
To this day, Jing Yuan still couldn't fathom why Lumina had come to the Xianzhou Luofu.
Was she merely testing her own hypothesis, trying to see if she could resolve the Mara-Struck affliction?
Jing Yuan clearly didn't believe this explanation...
Yet Lumina's actions seemed to leave him little choice but to accept it.
Recalling her activities on the Luofu—strolling through the markets, chatting with people—it did seem as if she were simply here to validate a hypothesis, just as she claimed...
Lumina had made no attempt to conceal her intentions, which led Jing Yuan to this conclusion.
"Fine, whatever she does, the Luofu can't interfere. Let her do as she pleases."
After pondering for ages, unable to decipher Lumina's true motives, Jing Yuan finally gave up and decided not to dwell on it any further.
Lumina's true purpose, he decided, was a matter for the Marshal to consider.
As a mere General of the Luofu, Jing Yuan had no need to concern himself with such grand schemes...
"General Fu Xuan, I'll be taking my leave as well. Do you have any final words?" Lumina asked, her gaze settling on Fu Xuan after watching Jing Yuan's departing figure and observing the subtle shifts in his expression.
"Hmm..." Fu Xuan glanced at Lumina, then at the crew of the Astral Express. She lowered her head in thought, considering if there was anything else she needed to convey.
As a general, she had to weigh every decision carefully. Overlooking even minor details could shatter an entire event, a price far too steep to pay.
"Hmm... There's nothing urgent. You may leave now." After a moment's reflection, Fu Xuan found no further need for their assistance. She nodded in agreement, granting them permission to depart.
"Nothing urgent? Are you sure?" Lumina countered.
Fu Xuan: ?
A flicker of confusion crossed Fu Xuan's eyes, making her look momentarily bewildered.
[Are you treating the entire Cosmos like a giant March 7th?]
[Isn't Fu Xuan's expression just normal confusion and bewilderment? How can you interpret that as stupidity?]
The System, silent for ages, finally chimed in with a few sarcastic remarks about Lumina.
[Brainless Lumina, calling everyone stupid...]
Ignoring the idiotic System, Lumina flashed Fu Xuan a warm smile and said, "General Fu Xuan, it seems your memory is failing you in your old age. Didn't you just promise to have Qingque from the Divination Commission take me on an impromptu journey?"
"Why are you acting like you know nothing about it now?"
"Or perhaps, in your eyes, a promise to an honored guest isn't even worth remembering?"
"Uh... well... this..." Fu Xuan stammered, visibly flustered by Lumina's words.
As one of the Luofu's most important guests, any promise made to Lumina was undoubtedly a significant matter, one the General should have etched into her memory.
At the time, Fu Xuan's mind had been entirely consumed by devising the perfect plan to guide the Luofu after the Stellaron Crisis, ensuring Jing Yuan achieved a flawless score.
And then, naturally, she would become the official General of the Luofu, fulfilling her lifelong dream.
But because she was so absorbed in thinking about this, she completely forgot about her promise to Lumina... This was undeniably Fu Xuan's oversight.
"Ahem, I know. That's why I already notified Qingque. If you head to the Starskiff Jetty now, you'll find her waiting."
For the sake of her General dream, Fu Xuan told a small lie, coughing a few times as she spoke.
"Oh? Really?" Lumina's face broke into an enigmatic smile, as if she could see right through Fu Xuan's facade.
"Re... really."
Knowing she was in the wrong, Fu Xuan's voice wavered slightly.
"Alright, alright." Seeing her flustered, Lumina didn't press the issue. She glanced at Fu Xuan, then patted March 7th on the shoulder.
"Let's go. It's time to properly relax!"
With the main story of the Luofu essentially concluded, all that remained were some leisurely strolls through the streets, followed by writing from the player's perspective and updates for the real-world community.
Once these final details were completed, the Xianzhou arc would be more or less finished.