Chapter 137: Is Tingyun really gone? Jing Yuan presents the Jade Abacus of Allying Oath!
In Little Gui Zi's livestream room.
After the new version update.
Naturally, she was the first to embark on the exploration missions.
Previously, when undertaking the new main story, Little Gui Zi was always excited, nervous, and thrilled.
Her eyes shone as if she had discovered a rare treasure!
But this time during the livestream.
She mostly had a long face.
Her eyes were dim.
Interspersed with sighs from time to time.
This also led to the audience in the livestream room being in low spirits.
She couldn't help but exclaim, " I never thought, never thought!"
" Just a while ago, I was responding to those calls of 'Benefactor, Benefactor,' how in the blink of an eye can I no longer hear Miss Tingyun's voice!!!"
" I calculated everything, but I never calculated that the main story mission in this version update..."
" Would actually be an entire episode of a funeral!"
Jing Yuan was injured in the previous battle and needed temporary recuperation.
Now, Fu Xuan was acting as the General.
And Tingyun was deemed to have sacrificed herself...
Entrusted by Fu Xuan, she went to the Palace of Divination to sort through the items Tingyun left behind.
Some of them were gifts that hadn't been sent out yet.
While doing the mission, she felt like she was fulfilling the wishes of the deceased.
Even Guinaifen's heart became heavier and heavier.
There was one last item left.
A good bow with a clear, resonant string sound.
Without a doubt.
This was a gift Tingyun intended to give to Yukong.
She arrived at the Stargazer Navalia.
Yukong was overseeing the construction of the star-skiff for the ceremony.
After delivering the gift.
Yukong's expression also became dejected.
She sighed, " This bow, is it a gift Tingyun chose for me? She understood my pain, but I can no longer do anything for her..."
" Thirty years ago, I participated in a brutal war. My closest friend and I set sail together, but when I returned, I was the only one left."
" After this war ended, it was as if we were afraid to touch the scars left by the war. The Xianzhou Luofu has been recuperating and trading along the navigation routes...I..."
" Although I was promoted to Navigator, I came from the military and wasn't good at these meticulous business operations. But Tingyun was a born merchant. Although she was my subordinate in rank, she always loved talking about business with me and giving me advice."
" She didn't fight alongside me on the battlefield, but she was a comrade in another sense. Without Tingyun and the help of the merchant guilds, the Luofu would not have been able to recover its vitality in just these thirty years."
Yukong's heartfelt lament and sorrowful voice undoubtedly caused a pang in the hearts of the players watching!
...
" Wuwuwu, is my Tingyun really dead?"
" Lady Yukong, please stop talking, Tingyun's body hasn't been found yet! There's still hope..."
" What hope? The Ten-Lords Commission has already closed her file."
" Then what is the Tingyun in my team?"
" That's Phantylia transformed, and the one calling you 'Benefactor' is also Phantylia."
" I originally thought this latest main story mission would have a turning point, but it just went straight to a funeral! I can't accept this!"
" But has everyone noticed something? In this storyline, Feathered Light didn't reveal evidence that Tingyun is completely dead; it's just that everyone assumes Tingyun should be dead. What does this mean? It means there must be a turning point!"
" I like your deduction."
...
Guinaifen also saw the barrage of comments.
Her originally dim heart suddenly lit up with a ray of light.
Maybe...
Perhaps...
Probably, possibly...
Tingyun will really appear in future storylines?
However.
Hope is hope.
In this storyline, the memorial ceremony still had to be completed.
" I once thought the era had changed, and the Xianzhou had changed too. People like Tingyun are the future of the new Sky-Faring Commission, she can bring prosperity to the Luofu. Unlike me, who is only good at rushing for blood and fire."
" I was wrong. Before the Antimatter Legion's pawns are eliminated one by one, the Xianzhou still needs me... needs people like me who rush for blood and fire in the sky!"
" The star-skiffs prepared for the ceremony are all ready. Everyone, place Tingyun's mementos on the star-skiff."
This ceremony was not only for Tingyun.
It was also for the ordinary people who suffered misfortune due to the Ambrosial Arbor disaster, and for the Cloud Knights who sacrificed themselves on the battlefield.
After placing the mementos.
Yukong spoke to the star-skiff containing Tingyun's offerings: "Tingyun, the Sky-Faring Commission will not forget you... I will investigate the truth, and if you perished, I will avenge you."
" The hour has come; it is time to hold the memorial ceremony. Everyone, we will meet at the Mooring Platform in the Stargazer Navalia."
Approaching the star-skiff to investigate.
[ The star-skiff is arranged with the items you selected. Soon, it will set sail towards an unknown star and eventually vanish in its radiance. ]
[ Whether long-lived or short-lived, this will be everyone's return. ]
Guinaifen couldn't help but sigh again.
The little bit of hope that had just been born now also sank.
The atmosphere had been built up to this point.
It felt like even if Tingyun was alive, she probably wouldn't be able to come back...
Heading to the Mooring Platform.
The memorial ceremony began.
People looked up one after another.
Watching the star-skiffs, filled with their sentiments, fly into the distance.
Not just Tingyun's.
But also those of others who sacrificed themselves in this disaster, following behind.
Returning to the stars one by one.
...
" Tears welling up, these are all people who sacrificed themselves to protect the Xianzhou..."
" Salute to all the heroes who protected the Xianzhou!"
" Xianzhou Heroes, rest well."
" I understand your noble sentiments, but the problem is... none of our Xianzhou people sacrificed themselves, did they?"
" The Stellaron outbreak, the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus rebellion, and the Annihilation Gang... these disasters were all predicted in advance through 'Honkai: Star Rail' and were perfectly resolved by our Luofu."
" Didn't you see the great victory report from a few days ago?"
" Damn, I almost forgot this is the game's storyline! Thanks to Feathered Light, our Luofu was able to achieve a complete victory in this incident!"
" Thank you, Feathered Light! Thank you, 'Honkai: Star Rail'!"
" Today is another day to be proud as a Star Rail player! (Hands on hips) "
...
Guinaifen pinched her nose.
" Oh right."
" What am I being sad about here?"
" The Luofu had a great victory this time!"
" Miss Tingyun also still has a chance..."
" Life is still beautiful."
After the memorial ceremony ended. Jing Yuan also appeared at the scene.
Yanqing, who was accompanying him, reminded him, " General, the ceremony is over. You should rest in bed."
" Wait a little longer, I still have a few words to say to the friends from the Express."
Jing Yuan looked at the Express Crew: " Sorry, Yanqing has been telling me to rest properly... I couldn't come to see everyone sooner."
" Before you leave the Luofu, I have two things I want to give to the Astral Express."
" Well then, everyone, we'll meet at the Divine Foresight Department."
Inside the Divine Foresight Department.
Welt, Stelle, March 7th, and Dan Heng were all present.
Jing Yuan spoke to everyone: " Everyone, I have gathered you here to show the Xianzhou Luofu's gratitude for the Nameless' righteous deeds."
" I believe Ms. Fu Xuan has already discussed this with everyone. But I believe that the Luofu can never fully repay what you have done. Therefore, on behalf of the Luofu Cloud Knights, I present you with a Jade Abacus symbolizing the bond of alliance."
" Thousands of years ago, when the Alliance was formed, the Xianzhou ships swore a common oath and inscribed it on the Jade Abacus as proof. Heaven and earth may be destroyed, but this oath shall not be broken."
" This Jade Abacus is also like this, recording the Luofu Cloud Knights' promise to the Express Crew. At the same time, it is a beacon – hold it tight, and it will send a message to the paired Jade Abacus in my hand."
" No matter how vast the galaxy, how arduous the journey, the Luofu Cloud Knights will rush to converge with the Express and fulfill your requests."
On the table were two tiger-shaped Jade Abacus
Seeing that Jing Yuan was actually giving such a valuable gift, the livestream room immediately erupted!
...
" My goodness! It's actually an Alliance Jade Abacus?"
" Gaining the help of the Xianzhou Luofu is equivalent to gaining the entire Xianzhou Alliance. I never thought Jing Yuan would give such a grand gift!"
" Is this the legendary [ One signal arrow pierces the clouds, a thousand armies come to meet ]?"
" From now on, we can also deploy surprise troops!"
" This is Kafka's goal! Jing Yuan accepted the Express's help, and naturally agreed to Kafka's purpose!"
" Jing Yuan: I'm giving myself, this surprise troop, to you!"
...
Everyone was shocked by Jing Yuan's generosity.
And it didn't end there!
Jing Yuan then looked at Dan Heng.
" Dan Heng."
" By the Ten-Lords Commission's decree, I pardon your exile order. From this moment on, you are free to come and go on the Luofu."
" However, I must remind you that Dan Feng's sins/crimes are deeply entangled. And some people's thoughts, like the tides of the Scalegorge Waterscape, will never easily change with a single command."
" I can only guarantee your freedom to come and go, but I cannot guarantee your safety. Please understand this point."
Dan Heng nodded slightly: " I understand."
......
At this moment.
Alchemy Commission.
Jing Yuan, Dan Heng, Jingliu, and Blade were sitting leisurely on the open-air platform by the sea, drinking tea.
That's right!
These four people were actually gathered together not to fight and kill, but to enjoy tea and watch a game livestream.
Fortunately, the physician nearby was not a player of "Honkai: Star Rail"
Otherwise, if this scene were secretly photographed and posted on the forum's gossip thread, it would cause a huge uproar!
The physician carefully added tea for these four people, wishing he could leave this area immediately.
He quickly asked the medical staff under him when they could find the Dragon Lady.
The aura of these four great gods sitting here was too terrifying.
It made them not even dare to speak loudly!
On the table in front of the four.
Was the livestream Jing Yuan was watching using his Jade Abacus.
The content was naturally Little Gui Zi's livestream room!
Dan Heng saw that in the storyline, his exile order was pardoned.
He couldn't help but let out a light breath.
Jing Yuan smiled slightly.
" We really have to thank this 'Honkai: Star Rail'."
" Otherwise, I couldn't imagine the four of us sitting together like this."
Jingliu's mood seemed very calm at this moment, and she said, " And you would be severely injured, unable to leave the Everwinter Hill at all right now."
" Haha, you worry too much."
Then he said to Dan Heng, " Don't worry, after this matter is settled, I will also apply to the Ten-Lords Commission for a decree, just like in this storyline, to pardon your exile order."
" Thank you."
Dan Heng took a light sip of tea.
But then he suddenly asked, " However, there's one thing I'm quite concerned about."
" You came here to find that [ Dragon Lady ]..."
" Although she is the current Dragon Sovereign, she is ultimately just a child. Why are you so concerned about her?"
Hearing this.
Blade, who had been silent, finally spoke.
" Dan Heng, although you are not him."
" But in the Scalegorge Waterscape, you should have also regained some of Imbibitor Lunae's memories, right?"
" Do you really not remember?"
" How did this generation's Dragon Lady—that little girl named Bailu—come to be?".