Chapter 103 The Frustration of Pharmacist No. 6, Yalilo
He Yuan rested at home for a day, with Jing Yuan accompanying him. They called a courier to gather all the necessary items, and then Jing Yuan helped with the tidying up.
This is probably a skill that every husband should learn.
After all, Crane and Kite are always stored in the backpack with a single click, and can be retrieved by searching when needed.
He Yuan sat on the sofa, watching Jing Yuan stuff things into the box one by one, and explaining to him how to use them.
“I heard that Yalilo VI is like spring all year round, but we should still bring a few layers of heavy clothing,” Jing Yuan muttered. “Oh, and bring a few extra suits of armor too, just in case we don’t have enough to change into.”
He Yuan wanted to say no, but looking at Jing Yuan's patient and gentle face, she didn't say anything.
This was his heartfelt wish, and He Yuan didn't want to let him down.
It will definitely be used.
——
Soon the day of reaching the border arrived.
Jing Yuan stood at the port of Liuyun Ferry, draped a cloak over his guard, and watched him board the starship. That red and black silhouette disappeared from his sight after several jumps.
He soon felt a sense of loss.
This was the first time in her life that He Yuan had parted from him.
Even after they got married, they remained close friends who could talk about anything and met frequently.
There are some things that He Yuan will only confide in him.
This was the first time Jingyuan had experienced a separation that lasted for a whole year.
There is no fixed plan for interstellar travel.
Perhaps Yalilo VI has already been destroyed, and He Yuan will return in half a month.
Perhaps Yalilo VI needs assistance in many places, and Heyuan will stay there for a year or two.
We can only pray that they will be able to receive the company's signal after receiving the aid.
In this way, perhaps we can see Crane Kite's message in the Huangzhong Resonance System.
Jing Yuan waved away the people who followed him and stood there for a long time until the chief strategist came forward to remind him before returning to the Shence Mansion to work.
While working, he would occasionally glance at the door, and eventually had someone bring Xiaomi over.
Looking into those similar eyes, it was as if he could see He Yuan in his arms.
The door was not fully closed, and meows could be heard from outside, along with the sound of someone scratching at the door.
Jing Yuan followed the sound and saw Xiaomi, who had made good progress in losing weight, anxiously patting and scratching at the door of He Yuan's office, scratching the already scarred bottom of the door even more, making it look like it was about to break.
He stepped forward, put an arm around Xiaomi, and held her in his arms, muttering to himself, "You miss him too, huh..."
"Meow meow meow!"
"Yes, I really want to, but he has important business to attend to, and Xiaomi can't cause trouble with him."
"Meow meow meow meow!"
"You won't cause trouble? You still can't go. What would you do if you went?" Jing Yuan said quietly. "You might as well lose some weight and give Xiao Yuan a surprise when he comes back."
He instructed the strategist: "Give Xiaomi lighter food, control the amount, and supervise her to get up early for exercise."
counselor:"……"
Isn't this too cruel for a kitten?
The person she longed to see was not there. Xiaomi had tried to channel her sadness into her appetite, but when she saw tonight's food, she burst into tears and started crying everywhere.
Hearing this, Xiaomi next to him gave him a disdainful look.
Wait... can cats cry? Will they give you a disdainful look?
Jing Yuan seemed to be deep in thought, so he took a video and sent it to He Yuan.
The starship's network connection to the Luofu Immortal Ship was slow, though. Upon receiving the message, He Yuan replied: "Has Xiaomi's appetite been reduced again?"
He Yuan: [Weight loss should be gradual; don't force it too much.]
Just as Jingyuan favors the Persian cat Xiaomi, Heyuan has a strong preference for the white steamed bun reserve, Xiaomi.
Every time Xiao Mi lies on his lap, she doesn't make a fuss. She just warms his lap with the best temperature or relaxes him with her fluffy fur.
Even if I can't see Jingyuan, seeing the big white steamed buns is good enough.
Jingyuan: [It almost scratched your door today, punish it this time.]
Jingyuan's reasoning was reasonably sound, so Heyuan didn't say much and reported the current progress to Jingyuan.
Crane Kite: [The communications left by Yalilo VI have gone unanswered; the situation is probably very bad.]
Jing Yuan: [Then contact them immediately. If they need supplies, I'll arrange it.]
Crane Kite: [Okay [kiss]]
Jingyuan poked at the kitten kissing emoji, pursed his lips uncomfortably, and sent back a similar one.
We're an old married couple, how come we...
well!
Jingyuan didn't know how to describe it either.
He read the chat log over and over again until it was time for his rest before washing up and going to sleep.
Before falling asleep, he habitually reached out to touch the other side of the bed, intending to pull his lover into his arms.
I found nothing.
Jing Yuan then remembered that He Yuan had left.
Fine, let's just consider it a rehearsal before the divorce.
Even though there are still more than ninety years left, and Jing Yuan can still escape, he still finds it hard to stop thinking about the future.
Everyone said that General Shence was a brilliant strategist who could see ten steps ahead for every one he took, and he managed to surround the enemy and eventually capture them.
But what use is such scheming when it comes to emotions?
Feelings aren't something you can calculate.
For the first time, Jing Yuan couldn't sleep well and struggled to fall asleep.
While one person was having trouble sleeping, the other, He Yuan, was also experiencing insomnia.
He doesn't have any pillows to hug anymore!
He tried the one Jingyuan gave him, but he still couldn't sleep and was tossing and turning in agony.
Unable to sleep, He Yuan began to plan for tomorrow.
Tomorrow morning, I'll write a report on today's events, put it into the Yellow Bell Resonance System, and then check the status of each starship's storage area, adjusting the flight path based on consumption...
After pondering for a long time, He Yuan still couldn't fall asleep, staring blankly at the dark ceiling.
Am I destined to suffer from insomnia all the way?
But if we do that, even the most stamina potions won't last long!
He was so tired a few days ago, and he asked Jingyuan for so much grain... so why wasn't he sleepy at all?
Crane Kite didn't understand.
He Yuan longs for someone to appear right now, someone he can hold while he sleeps.
Before the thought had even formed in her mind, He Yuan smelled a delicate fragrance.
It smells familiar, like the scent of a pharmacist.
He turned to the side and saw the apothecary slowly descending beside the bed.
The Star God still held the red fruit in his hand, seemingly urging him to eat it as before.
He Yuan immediately shook her head when she thought of those ways of eating, "I have important business to attend to. Can you just sleep with me, please?"
The pharmacist smiled, put away the fruit, stepped forward, lifted He Yuan's blanket, tucked his hands into his pockets, and crawled inside.
He held the crane in his arms, and the strong scent of grass and trees emanating from him filled the young man's nostrils, causing his eyelids to droop.
The long-awaited sleepiness was finally awakened, and He Yuan fell into a deep sleep, burying her cheek in the apothecary's neck.
After a good night's sleep, He Yuan woke up refreshed, only to be coaxed out of bed by the pharmacist using all his skills.
He buried his head in the blanket and said in a muffled voice, "You handle this, I have important business to attend to."
Even if it's his stuff, He Yuan will never wash the sheets.
Yes, that's just how principled he is.
After all, strictly speaking, it wasn't him who created it!
"Yes, it's all my fault."
The pharmacist humbly admitted that he had taken the sheets to wash and dry, and then made a new bed for He Yuan.
He Yuan was already dressed and followed his adjutant, who had come to find him, to check the supplies.
“Lord Xiaowei, if nothing unexpected happens on the way, these supplies should be enough for us to reach Yalilo VI and then return,” the adjutant said. “But just to be on the safe side, it would be better if we went to the company nearby to replenish our supplies.”
He Yuan frowned. "The company..."
He had previously negotiated with the company regarding the Jinren Lane issue with the captain of Tianbo Company, and he didn't have a good impression of this overly assertive and calculating group.
How can anyone take advantage of players!
He Yuan angrily reloaded her save five or six times, finally finding the weakness and defeating the enemy with a single blow, thus regaining control of Jinren Alley.
The captain at the time was amazed by what he saw, and he even had the audacity to ask General Shence if the Xiaowei could be transferred to the Tianbo Division to do some work.
Jing Yuan, of course, refused outright.
He still needs the crane to help him with chores, so he's reluctant to let it go.
He Yuan sighed, "Alright, you go and make the arrangements. If the other party becomes too aggressive, then call me."
The adjutant agreed and went to arrange the remaining matters, while He Yuan returned to her room to write a report.
The pharmacist hasn't left yet.
He sat at the table of the crane and kite, using vines to help tidy up the scattered documents.
She looks like a very virtuous wife and loving mother.
Crane Kite wondered: How did He learn these skills without a teacher?
The pharmacist saw through His doubts and said with a smile, "In the past, I also arranged your food, clothing, shelter and transportation."
He Yuan always gets his kicks but never cleans up the mess afterwards.
Therefore, this time, Jingyuan sent him three adjutants in charge of logistics.
If it really came down to dealing with the matter, He Yuan was only willing to help Jing Yuan clean up the mess.
"I see."
He Yuan sat down at the table and began writing a report.
The pharmacist sat quietly, not disturbing His work, but simply making the air in the room smell better and more comfortable.
The starships used stored oxygen tanks, which were naturally inferior to the aura created by the Star Gods.
Enveloped by this aura, He Yuan finished writing the report faster than usual and submitted it to the Huang Zhong Resonance System.
The rest are just some trivial matters.
He Yuan didn't want to do it, but when you're away from home, you don't have any other options.
He nestled into the apothecary's arms, took a breath, told Him to stay put and not be discovered, then put on his robe and went out.
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When they finally arrived at the supply point, the company representative surprisingly did not make exorbitant demands.
This shocked He Yuan, yet she also felt it was only natural.
It seems they were convinced last time, so they're much more obedient this time.
But the adjutant's next words made He Yuan take back what he had said.
"Their representative said... they would like to invite you to meet them at the place where the God of Heaven was building the wall..."
The adjutant found it extremely strange.
This is completely off-track from their intended route, and if they were to go see the God of Heavenly Restoration—also known as the Star God of Preservation, Kripper, they probably wouldn't be able to arrive within the expected timeframe.
He Yuan pondered in silence, then opened the [Star God Trial] panel.
He began to suspect... that the people sitting up there might all be his ex-husbands, whether he had triggered them or not?
Who has just landed on the Luofu Immortal Ship and already has a bunch of ex-husbands?
He Yuan gave a dry laugh and asked the adjutant, "Was there a specific time?"
The adjutant shook his head. "They didn't say that. They just want a promise."
He Yuan nodded. "Then tell them that I will go when I have time, but I have important matters to attend to right now. Tell them to go to the Shence Mansion to make an appointment for my trip."
I still need to spend time with Jingyuan, and who knows how much time that trip will take.
Anyway, as far as he knew, Cripper was still alive and well seven hundred years later, and had not perished, so he would wait until after the divorce to go!
He Yuan will go and talk to Jing Yuan in a little while and ask him to postpone the order.
The reason given is that the Amber King needs to build a wall, so we'll talk about it when He strikes again.
The adjutant relayed the message verbatim, and the company immediately dispatched a large amount of supplies, even offering a discounted price.
Compared to the incident at Jinren Lane, this is completely unlike the company's style.
Crane Kite: ...
Not knowing how to express it, he went to the pharmacist to complain about it.
The pharmacist looked at him suspiciously: "If you had a need, why didn't you come to me?"
What Cripper can give, He can give too, without needing Crane Kite to offer any reciprocation.
He Yuan sighed, "I also want to find you, but your things definitely carry an aura of abundance. What will happen when my starship returns if it's discovered?"
The pharmacist remained silent.
Even if He intended to conceal it, such aura is clearly not something that can be hidden by magic.
Moreover... leaving his aura on He Yuan was something the pharmacist couldn't resist; he simply couldn't control his thoughts.
Currently, only He Yuan on the ship possesses this ability; if she blends into the crowd, she can disappear.
But if the whole ship exudes the scent of abundance, wouldn't the people of Abundance, whose noses are sharper than dogs, rush over immediately?
The pharmacist could only reluctantly stay in the room, waiting for He Yuan to return that evening to "favor" him.
They just chatted under the covers, without eating anything savory.
He Yuan has been well fed by Jing Yuan, and he is unwilling to do anything related to it for at least the next two weeks.
The pharmacist finally found a moment of respite, but unexpectedly...
I never imagined I could only watch helplessly, unable to eat a single bite.
There's nothing I can do at night.
They continued on their way to the skies above Yalilo VI, and when they saw a pristine white planet, the adjutant fell silent as he looked at the records.
Isn't Yalilo VI supposed to be like spring all year round?
Even when the Destruction Legion came to invade, the climate didn't change much, so how could this be?
The starship began scanning the planet for life, detecting only significant signs of life in one area.
He Yuan pondered for a moment: "The first squad will land with me in the star raft. The rest of you will remain on the star raft and await my orders."
As for the pharmacist, He Yuan had already driven him away without any mercy.
But before leaving, he still said with a touch of nostalgia, "Come see me when the time is right. I'd love to be with you when I'm not busy."
The pharmacist's eyes lit up immediately.
He left behind many props and rode away on a black deer. In fact, he stayed in the sky to observe the crane and the kite, preparing to find him when the opportunity arose.
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The starship slowly descended outside the city.
Most of the Cloud Cavalry on this starship were in good physical condition, and He Yuan had also replenished the company with cold-weather clothing, enough for the entire starship to have three pieces for changing.
Of course, this bit of cold was nothing to the Cloud Cavalry, but the cold-weather clothing wasn't cumbersome under their armor, so it was better to use most of their strength to deal with the enemy.
Crane Kite gripped her weapon tightly and moved toward the satellite positioning signal from the starship.
After clearing out several Destruction Legions and Rift Creatures along the way, they finally saw the outline of the city.
However, there are camps of all sizes around the city.
Crane and her men went to a camp and took out a letter from Igor.
Having been away from his hometown for too long, Igor was unsure whether the things he left behind would be enough to get Crane Kite to Yalilo VI. So he left behind a letter for his speech and his seal.
As long as it's not too late... no, even if it is late, he will try his best to make the letter valuable.
Under the watchful eyes of the Silvermane Iron Guards, Crane Kite removed her helmet, threw away her weapon, and handed over the letter.
“We would like to trouble you to find a man named Igor,” said Crane Kite. “Just say that Crane Kite of the Luofu Immortal Ship has made a travel appointment.”
The Silvermane Iron Guards observed the patterns on their armor, then looked at Crane Kite's face, muttering something like "a face as pure as snow."
Upon hearing Igor's name, he suddenly realized he wanted to put the crane kite inside.
He Yuan stopped him, "You should inform your superior first."
The soldier was taken aback. "But the Great Guardian said that if any celestial beings arrive during her term, they should be invited in immediately."
He Yuan shook her head. "I don't mind. Just follow the procedure."
In any case, it's better to prove your identity before going.
The Silvermane Iron Guard looked at the squad members behind him, "Would you like to come in and warm up a bit?"
He Yuan pointed to her cheeks, which were rosy as if they were in summer. "We've all taken precautions against the cold, so you can go ahead."
The soldier hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and ran through the wind and snow.
"Commander! A man from the Immortal Ship carrying Igor's letter has arrived. He claims to be Crane Kite from the Luofu Immortal Ship!"
Upon hearing the name of the distant past, the guard from the Langdao family looked on with nostalgia and immediately said solemnly, "Please let them in. I need to take them to see the Great Guardian."
Igor, my old friend.
If you can hold on for another year... you'll be able to see the moon in your heart.
Landau sighed silently and followed the gatekeeper to the edge of the defensive line, where he saw the person in the photograph that Igor treasured.
Back then, young people wore short-sleeved clothes, unlike the imposing figures clad in armor today.
Landau thought, Igor was right after all.
This is a "divine child" favored by heaven.
His good looks were indeed his least significant advantage.
When He Yuan saw that it was clearly a superior officer who came out, she looked behind Lang Dao.
Strange, where is Igor?
Crane Kite still remembered their promise. Igor said that when he came to Yalilo, he would treat him to drinks and delicious sausages.
Is he not in this area?
Landau first invited the people in.
Inside the tent, everyone took off their armor, held it to their chests, and hung their weapons at their waists.
The Cloud Cavalry were well-trained, inspiring fear in the Silver Mane Iron Guards.
Given the immense power of the Luofu Immortal Ship, it's no surprise that it wouldn't be filled with a bunch of good-for-nothings.
The chilling aura emanating from them was even greater than that of the Silvermane Iron Guards.
After sitting down, Langdao spoke first: "Guest from Luofu Immortal Ship, please allow me to tell you some sad news."
He Yuan paused in wiping the snow water, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
"Igor, the hero who returned home, died in the battle to defend the city a year ago."
Crane Kite's eyelashes trembled.
When Igor came to Luofu Immortal Ship to participate in the Starry Sky Martial Arts Competition, he was only thirty years old.
He passed away less than twenty years later.
At over forty years old, he was considered to have died young among short-lived species.
"Please rest assured, Your Excellency, the supplies and weapons that Igor brought back helped Belloberg through its most difficult period. Those seeds and food are invaluable treasures," Landau placed his right hand over his heart. "The entire Belloberg will remember the kindness and generosity of the Luofu Immortal Ship, and the efforts made by the hero Igor."
"He was a fearsome warrior, and his name will be remembered forever by the people of Beloborg."
He Yuan composed herself and said, "Yes, he is a respectable warrior."
He took a deep breath. "The official Luofu Immortal Boat team still has the competition data and archives from that time. I wonder if you need them?"
"Mr. Igor outperformed all others and won the runner-up position at the Starry Sky Martial Arts Ceremony held on the Luofu Immortal Ship. This is an amazing achievement, even among short-lived and long-lived species."
“I think the High Warden will need this information,” Landau said. “Perhaps we should go to Cripple Castle to meet the High Warden and save time on communication.”
He lowered his head guiltily. "I'm sorry, the Rift creatures could attack at any time, and there's not much time for rest on the front lines."
Just then, another round of horn blasts sounded.
Landau picked up his shield, hastily said "misfit," assigned several adjutants to lead Crane Kite to the administrative district, and rushed to the front line himself.
He Yuan declined the adjutant's instructions, put on her helmet, and waved to the squad behind her.
"Our aid to Yalilo VI begins here."
From the perspective of the Immortal Boat Alliance's history, [Destruction] is also the enemy of [Hunting].
A touch of silver-gray was mixed into the black and blue Silver Mane Iron Guard.
They consistently saved or supported the Silvermane Iron Guards at crucial moments, or rushed to the front lines to block the vast majority of the attacks.
The high-tech weapons from the Luofu Immortal Ship are no longer just a fantasy in books, but a reality before our eyes.
In particular, the leader, the valiant guard in the red cloak, could unleash swords sharper than the wind and snow, cleaving the antimatter legion and the rift creatures in two, stopping them in the blizzard and burying them in the snow.
A beauty as fine as jade, a sword as sharp as a rainbow*.
The poem about the fairy boat from Igor's notes was used by him to describe the sword light of the crane and the kite.
And here, it is just right.
The beauty is a bit fierce, and the flower petals are poisonous.
With the help of this squad, the Silvermane Iron Guards repelled the Rift Monster much earlier than usual and returned to camp to rest.
A battle brought the two sides, who were not very familiar with each other, together.
During their rest period, the Silvermane Iron Guards extended an invitation to them to try their treasured red sausage.
The Yunqi Army soldiers were also generous in sharing the canned food they brought.
Each of the Silvermane Iron Guards took a small bite of a can of mandarin orange preserves.
Fruit is a scarce resource in Yalilo.
In today's world where food is barely enough to eat, fruits that require large amounts of water and manpower are no longer found in Belleburg.
Seeing how much they cherished it, the Yunqi Army decided to keep all the canned fruit.
The canned food was too sweet for them; they'd rather wait for the supplies on the starship.
However, the red sausage tasted surprisingly good.
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Author's Note: This is essentially a special episode featuring the Star God, Yalilo.
And to lay the groundwork for what's to come.
There will probably be a train crew participating in some kind of festival in Yalilo and learning some stories about it; this will be written in the side story of the Immortal Boat arc.
Landau is from the Jeppard family.
By the way, I've changed the cover. The text-free version is on the character card. Feel free to click to view the larger image.
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