"The question my benefactor asked... is indeed quite private..."
Tingyun first tried to stall for time, but seeing that Xingmei was a girl, she then answered the question seriously:
"This tail...it's roughly below the waist, above the rump, protruding from the tailbone..."
"Oh, I see..." Xingmei said, her confusion cleared up, looking like she understood.
“...”
March 7th was another day of silence.
She hadn't expected... that Tingyun would actually answer Xingmei's somewhat outrageous question...
Does Tingyun think this is normal?
Could it be that we are the most abnormal one?
March 7th touched his chin, and a memory suddenly flashed through his mind like an electric shock...
That was a book that Danheng had mentioned many times...
Are you really smart?
Yes...
Are we really smart?
At this moment, March 7th had a deeper self-doubt about the book's title, and this doubt was naturally caused by the abnormal conversation between Xingmei and Tingyun.
...
After a series of twists and turns, Tingyun finally led the train crew to the ferry without any major incidents, ready to board the Starship to the Starship Sea Central Hub.
Upon seeing this ship-like flying vehicle, the train crew members were very curious, but also doubted whether this vehicle could really seat so many people.
Besides the three people on the train, Tingyun also had at least six or seven bodyguards escorting her...
This small starship bears a great burden...
"My benefactor ascended the star-crossing raft..."
At Tingyun's invitation, Xingmei and the others boarded the Star Chariot, while the Cloud Cavalry leaders stayed behind to continue the battle...
Tingyun's piloting skills on the Starship are excellent; the Starship flies steadily and quickly, making him a true veteran pilot.
Under her guidance, Walter and the others arrived at the central hub of the Starship Sea.
Looking at this magnificent Starship Sea Central Hub, the buildings are arranged in a staggered pattern, radiating outwards from the Sichen Palace of the Sky Ship Bureau as the highest point. People from other lands mixed in with different styles of clothing, creating a very lively and prosperous scene.
Besides the stationed Cloud Cavalry, the remaining Cloud Cavalry patrolled the central area of Star Chariot Sea in several small teams, revealing the undercurrents surging beneath this bustling and prosperous facade...
"It's huge."
"So high..."
"How magnificent."
With three classic compliments, both Xingmei and March 7th gained a completely new understanding of the Luofu Immortal Boat.
"My esteemed benefactors, this is the Star Chariot Sea. Please allow me, on behalf of the Heavenly Ship Bureau, to welcome you. On the Luofu Immortal Ship, all matters concerning navigation and trade in the mortal realm are managed by the Heavenly Ship Bureau, one of the six bureaus."
"As the largest port, Starship Sea naturally attracts merchants and medicine seekers from all walks of life, so it appears to be more prosperous..."
Tingyun's polite remark left Sanyueqi and Xingmei, who were somewhat lacking in cultural literacy, with nodding silently, echoing him a couple of times, or at worst, praising him along with Tingyun's words:
"This Starship Sea..."
"Awesome!"
"My benefactors, you flatter me. I have to say these polite words every time I'm received; it's become almost a conditioned reflex..."
Seeing the awkward expressions on March 7th and Xingmei's faces, Tingyun smiled and offered an explanation before continuing:
"In short, we can say we're safe here for now. I should have shown everyone around so I could do my part as a host, but given the current critical situation on the Immortal Ship, we need to go to Sichen Palace first to report to Lord Yukong about everyone's situation..."
"So urgent?" March 7th was surprised by Tingyun's efficiency.
"It's because I'm afraid of being blamed by Lord Yu Kong... I can't bear that responsibility."
Tingyun looked pitiful, playing the emotional card.
Don't let her small size fool you, this little fox is quite cunning...
"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush..." Xingmei put one hand on her hip and made a cloth gesture with the other to signal Tingyun not to rush.
Walter, standing nearby, chimed in, "Miss Tingyun, we need to be prepared for an audience with the Six Ministries. Don't worry, Miss Tingyun, we won't go anywhere else. Please go and inform them first; we'll wait at the entrance of the Sichen Palace shortly..."
Hearing Walter say that, Tingyun stroked his chin, thought for two seconds, and finally nodded: "Okay, I'll go first..."
After saying that, she nodded and turned to leave for Sichen Palace, leaving the three members of the train crew to watch her go.
"That Miss Tingyun is really in a hurry..." March 7th sighed, feeling a little overwhelmed by the speed at which things were being done.
“Indeed.” Valte nodded. “Take advantage of this little break to catch your breath…”
"The meeting later might not go smoothly... You two should be mentally prepared..."
Walter gave March 7th and Star Girl a heads-up in advance.
"Not going well?"
Upon hearing those three words, Xingmei instinctively imagined her first pioneering journey in life.
oh.
That was a memorable pioneering experience...
Who would have thought?
He met a powerful guardian, slept with him for one night, and the next day he became a wanted criminal. Then, he was betrayed by his incompetent teammates and locked in a dark room for several days before being released...
This exploration trip... could there be something like this in the future?
Thinking about this, Xingmei felt a little worried.
Fortunately, Walter interrupted her thoughts:
"Don't overthink it. I suspect that Lord Sky Soaring will ask a lot of questions, such as... why the Star Train arrived at the Immortal Ship at this particular time, how we learned that this catastrophe was related to the Star Core... who leaked information about the Immortal Ship to us..."
"A slightly careless answer might... lead to hostility and obstruction."
These questions, coming from Walter's mouth one by one, were already difficult for Xingmei and March 7 to answer, not to mention that they would be facing Yu Kong, an outsider in a high position, later on.
"Headache... So it seems we need to check each other's statements." Xingmei sighed, rubbing her forehead in exasperation.
"Confession?" Walter shook his head upon hearing this word. "No need for a confession; being secretive only raises suspicion..."
"Indeed, indeed..." Xingmei nodded, then chimed in, "After all, sincerity is the ultimate weapon..."
Upon hearing this, March 7th frowned slightly.
Is sincerity the ultimate weapon?
Is this phrase appropriate for this context?
"In short, you two don't need to worry. We'll just have to play it by ear. I'll answer your questions..." Walter was indeed Walter, so steady and reliable that he gave people a great sense of security.
After a short while, the group headed towards the Sichen Palace at a higher elevation. On their way, Xingmei glanced over and seemed to see something that shocked her, causing her expression to change drastically.
"Wait, look what this is..."
...
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