When Jing Yuan heard Jiang Lin’s words, his brow furrowed, and his expression became very serious.
“May I ask, Mr. Jiang Lin, how did the Buli People infiltrate the Xianzhou without my knowledge?”
Jiang Lin thought for a moment, then countered Jing Yuan, “Are you sure you don’t know?”
Jing Yuan was silent for a moment, then finally shook his head helplessly and said, “I have some conjectures, but also many doubts.”
“General, Yanqing is willing to take on the responsibility of eradicating these evildoers. Please leave the Buli People to him.”
Yanqing, seeing the somewhat tense atmosphere, took a step forward, distancing himself from Yun Li, and directly took on the task of eliminating the Buli People.
“Don’t be so eager, Yanqing. The truth of this matter is not yet clear, and we don’t know what contingencies the Buli People have prepared. Besides, the Martial Arts Ceremony is imminent…”
Jing Yuan looked down at Yanqing, who had volunteered, and said with some helplessness.
Then, Jing Yuan looked at Jiang Lin again.
“Mr. Jiang Lin, from Jing Yuan’s perspective, there might be Buli People informants within the Loufu, correct?”
Jiang Lin nodded, then added a reminder: “This matter might be difficult for the Loufu to accept, but every word I say next has its own basis.”
Everyone present fell silent, but they all tacitly refrained from interrupting Jiang Lin.
“The Buli People have a magic potion that can transform them into Foxian-like appearances. Of course, this alone is not enough for them to quietly infiltrate the Loufu.
The Dragon Master of the Loufu’s Vidyadhara became their inside agents, allowing those Buli People to quietly replace some people on the Loufu.”
“Dragon Master…”
Dan Heng’s expression was complex, as if recalling unpleasant memories.
“There is such an internal threat within the Loufu, Jing Yuan. This matter is serious. This old man will report it truthfully, and you must deal with it as soon as possible.”
Huai Yan looked at Jing Yuan, his tone carrying a hint of warning.
“Hm, Jing Yuan understands. I will certainly not allow them to act as they please any longer.”
Jing Yuan’s tone was somewhat low, but it wasn’t directed at Huai Yan, but at the Dragon Master who were about to pay the price.
When Jing Yuan came back to his senses, he saw a hand already extended in front of him.
“Mr. Jiang Lin, this is?”
“For payment, of course? It’s not like I’m going to work for you for free.”
Jiang Lin replied as if it were obvious.
Jing Yuan smiled helplessly and calmly said, “Naturally, I wouldn’t let Mr. Jiang Lin work in vain. I’ve already had Fu Qing prepare the payment. Please wait a moment.”
Saying this, Jing Yuan once again turned his gaze to Yanqing.
“Yanqing, the Old General and I have important matters to discuss. You first take the guests to the inn to check in, and then make a trip to the Ministry of Industry for me.
Qingzu sent word earlier that people from the company are protesting and want to retrieve the goods on the ship.
You represent me in appeasing them. Don’t be too forceful; just convey that the Xianzhou Loufu has no intention of infringing upon their rights.”
“Yanqing obeys.”
Afterward, Yanqing led the Astral Express Crew away, and Jiang Lin naturally left with them, though his mind was on the payment Fu Xuan was preparing… at the Divination Commission.
“That hateful Jing Yuan, making me prepare some payment at a time like this! Why did he have to inform me at the last minute!”
Fu Xuan looked at the message Jing Yuan had just sent on her Jade Abacus, seething with indignation.
But the General’s orders could not be ignored.
After a moment of thought, Fu Xuan sent a message to someone on her Jade Abacus.
“Fu Xuan: Qingque, I have a task for you.”
…Outside Starwatcher Avenue.
Yanqing’s Jade Abacus chimed, making him stop in his tracks.
“This is… an official report from Sister Qingzu. Let me see…”
March 7th, curious, also looked over, then moments later, retracted her peeking head.
Hmm, she didn’t know why, but after glancing at something she didn’t understand, she suddenly felt a little sleepy… “Ah, the General has really given me a difficult problem, to convince the company.”
Yanqing said with a headache.
“Is this Jing Yuan’s test for you?”
Star asked curiously.
“It’s not really a test. Besides tactics and martial arts, Cloud Knight officers occasionally have to resolve some diplomatic disputes.
It’s just that verbal communication is never as simple as communicating with weapons on the battlefield. Especially when facing people from the company, they always speak in such convoluted ways, it’s truly a headache.”
After answering Star’s question, Yanqing quickly changed the subject, “I got sidetracked. Let’s not talk about that. Shall I take you all to the inn? Afterward, Yanqing still needs to go to the Ministry of Industry to solve the problem the General left for him.”
March 7th, seeing the serious expression on Yanqing’s youthful face, felt a pang of sympathy.
“Seeing you so troubled, I’m genuinely a bit worried. How about… we accompany you?”
“Ah? This… wouldn’t be appropriate, would it?”
Yanqing looked a bit troubled.
Star, however, nodded, agreeing with March 7th’s idea.
And Welt, who had been following behind, spoke up: “How about this? You two go with Yanqing to the Ministry of Industry, and as for the inn, you can leave that to me.”
“Really? Thank you, Uncle Yang.”
March 7th was overjoyed, and Dan Heng, after a brief thought, also had no objections.
“I won’t go. I plan to go get my payment first.”
Jiang Lin spoke up at this point.
“Ah? Alright then, let’s split up now.”
March 7th was a little disappointed, but it was only for a moment.
“Well… since you esteemed teachers are willing to help, Yanqing will not refuse further. Let us go to the Ministry of Industry and meet them.”
After Yanqing finished speaking, he walked ahead and began to lead the way.
And just as Yanqing had led the group away, two people came walking towards them.
One was a pink-haired Foxian, and the other was a man in a purple hood.
After exchanging glances, they said nothing and walked straight towards Starwatcher Avenue.
Jiang Lin changed his route midway and headed towards the Divination Commission.
Welt, after being directed by Yanqing, also changed his route midway to the inn to handle the accommodation.
It was just that Jiang Lin suddenly remembered a question on the way—where was Optimus Prime?
He looked around, found nothing, and Jiang Lin didn’t care anymore, after all, he wasn’t like Star, who was a troublemaker.