"Mommy, where are we going?"
"We're going to the place we were at before. Do you want to go out and see the world for a bit, go on a trip?"
"A trip? Really?"
Lu Shi asked curiously with her eyes wide open.
"Mhm, I'm taking you to meet some old acquaintances."
Caelus had already discussed this with Dan Heng. Although Dan Heng had doubts, he eventually agreed under Caelus's guarantee.
Leaving the Xianzhou Luofu, Caelus took Lu Shi to the nearby Carwash Planet.
"The Astral Express is all cleaned up, Pom! Passenger Himeko, please come aboard quickly, Pom!"
A black and white animal on the train was shouting to the red-haired woman outside.
"Alright, I'm coming."
Lu Shi watched the strange talking creature with wide, curious eyes, her mouth slightly agape. She tugged at Caelus's sleeve and asked softly, "Mommy, what is that? A talking... giant rabbit?"
"That's Pom-Pom, the Conductor of the Astral Express." Caelus rubbed her head.
Himeko's gaze first fell on Caelus... Hm?
Himeko had an impression of this person... she had seen him before, though it was just a fleeting glance through the window of the Astral Express in space.
Back then, he had a somewhat lonely expression on his face.
"The Navigator of the Astral Express, Miss Himeko, right?"
Caelus smiled and greeted her.
"Yes, and you are... the one from the [Cosmic Junk Company]?"
Himeko clearly remembered the message Prometheus had sent her.
"Yes."
"Ah... are you here to visit the Astral Express? Welcome."
Caelus led Lu Shi inside the carriage.
"Eh? Himeko, who's coming—"
Conductor Pom-Pom had just turned around with pitter-patter steps and looked up to see Caelus's face. Its eyes instantly widened, and the things in its hands dropped to the floor.
Then with a wail, Pom-Pom instantly pounced onto Caelus's face like a facehugger.
"Akivili!!! You finally decided to come back!!!"
"...?"
"?!"
Himeko's hand trembled.
What did the Conductor just say?
A...?
Akivili?
Akivili, the Aeon of Trailblaze?
"You meanie! Jerk! Heartless! You finally decided to come back, Pom!"
"Let go... let go, you've got the wrong person... Pom-Pom, although I used to be a Trailblazer, I'm not Akivili—" Caelus pried Pom-Pom off and showed the ticket on Lu Shi's collar to Pom-Pom.
"What happened, Himeko? This is..."
"It's a bit complicated, Welt."
Himeko pulled Welt to the side.
"Pom-Pom remembers every Passenger clearly, Pom! If you aren't Akivili, then you're that guy who smiles like a complete idiot, Pom!"
"...Alright, then I'm the one who likes to smile."
"That complete idiot blew the Astral Express into two sections back then, Pom!!!"
Caelus:...Aha was involved too?
In fact, because Caelus chose to restart the old world, he had no connection to the Pom-Pom of this world. This world also had Stelle and Caelus, and Caelus's other half, H Stelle, had always been within his own soul, never separated.
This was a huge misunderstanding.
The amount of information in Pom-Pom's words was so overwhelming that both Himeko and Welt were breaking out in a bit of a sweat.
Himeko originally thought she was inviting a guest to visit, but she hadn't expected to invite the founder.
"Wait, Pom-Pom." Himeko rubbed her temples, trying to calm herself down. She walked up to Caelus, looking him over carefully, then at Lu Shi who was peering out curiously from his arms. "You're saying he... is Akivili? Or... 'that guy who likes to smile'?"
"It's him, Pom! Although his appearance has changed slightly, I could never mistake the feeling of him making Pom-Pom angry, Pom!" Pom-Pom stomped its feet in rage. "Did you think Pom-Pom wouldn't recognize you just because you changed your face, Pom!!!"
Caelus:...Oh no.
Why do I have to take the blame for this world's Akivili?
"Conductor, perhaps it really is a mistake. This Mr. Caelus is the boss of the 'Cosmic Junk Company'; we received a communication signal from their company before."
Welt pushed up his glasses, observing Caelus cautiously.
No matter how he looked at him, he seemed like an ordinary person.
"But..." Pom-Pom was still unconvinced.
"Well, actually, as a former Trailblazer, I have something I'd like to discuss with you, Conductor."
"Discuss?"
"My daughter—I want her to inherit the status of a Trailblazer and continue to Trailblaze."
Caelus smiled.
"Your daughter?" Pom-Pom's attention was indeed diverted. It stood on its tiptoes, trying to see Lu Shi in Caelus's arms.
"Yes, my daughter, Lu Shi." Caelus lifted Lu Shi forward slightly, making the ticket pinned to her collar more visible. "She inherited this ticket, and also the will of Trailblaze. According to the rules, she has the right to step onto the Astral Express and become a Trailblazer, right, Conductor?"
Pom-Pom stared at the ticket, then at Lu Shi, its small brow furrowing.
"Did the Conductor ever set such a rule, Pom?"
"Well, of course. You probably just forgot, Conductor."
Caelus shrugged.
The Conductor had certainly never said there was such a rule.
But Caelus had.
"A Trailblazer's journey isn't always smooth sailing, Pom..."
"It's fine. Why not come to our Talia to Trailblaze? The Astral Express fuel will surely be sufficient soon."
"Talia..."
"That's right. I've already established a small Order over there, I suppose. It's doing quite well."
Caelus said modestly.
"Establishing Order in Talia..." Welt pondered.
He always felt like something wasn't quite right.
The sharp intuition of a Herrscher of Reason be like... ()
Pom-Pom thought for a long time before blurting out a sentence.
"But Pom-Pom still thinks you are Akivili, Pom!"
"Fine, fine, if you say so." Caelus smiled helplessly, not bothering to argue further. He gently placed Lu Shi on the ground and patted her small head. "Lu Shi, say hello to Uncle Conductor, Sister Himeko, and Uncle Welt."
"Hello, Conductor. Hello, Sister Himeko. Hello, Uncle Welt. My name is Lu Shi."
She looked up, her pure golden eyes curiously observing the strangers before her. The small dragon horns on her head and the slightly swaying dragon tail behind her were particularly conspicuous.
"A Vidyadhara?" Welt pushed up his glasses, his tone surprised.
"In a way. Her situation is a bit special," Caelus explained vaguely, not intending to go into detail about Lu Shi's origins. He brought the topic back on track. "What do you think about Lu Shi becoming a Trailblazer and inviting the Astral Express to the Talia Star System? Although we started late over there, we have abundant resources, and the people are eager to communicate with the outside world. For Trailblaze, an emerging land in urgent need of exploration and construction should be quite valuable, right?"
Himeko and Welt exchanged a look. Caelus's proposal was indeed very attractive.
Moreover, this child... Lu Shi—that ticket couldn't be faked; it was indeed a token belonging to a Trailblazer.
As the child of a Trailblazer, letting her board the Astral Express seemed reasonable enough.
"In principle, the Astral Express welcomes any traveler with the will to Trailblaze." Himeko spoke with a smile, her gaze warm as she looked at Lu Shi. "As long as Lu Shi is willing and follows the Astral Express's rules, we would be happy to have her join. However, she is too young, so let's have her be a Passenger for now. Little Lu Shi, what do you think?"
"I'm willing!" Lu Shi immediately raised her small hand, her eyes sparkling. Although she didn't quite understand what a "Trailblazer" specifically did... "Alright then, I'll have Lu Shi board the next time you come to Terra."
Caelus said with a smile.
"Hitchhiker... I see."
Dan Heng nodded on the video call. This was expected; Caelus had already discussed this with him—first giving Lu Shi the status of a trainee Trailblazer, then boarding the Astral Express as a Hitchhiker, so she could disembark freely when the time came.
"Do I need to send some personnel as guards for the Astral Express?"
As a father, Dan Heng was naturally still a bit worried.
"The Astral Express is safe, but another layer of protection is never a bad thing."
Hearing her father's voice, Lu Shi came pitter-pattering over from the side, clinging to Caelus's leg and looking up at the screen with her small face: "Papa! Papa, are you there?"
"Lu Shi." Seeing his daughter, Dan Heng's gaze softened instantly. "Are you... getting used to being on the Astral Express?"
"I am! It's so big and pretty! Sister Himeko even gave me candy!" Lu Shi nodded her small head vigorously and then added, "Mama is here too, so Lu Shi isn't afraid!"
"See, our daughter isn't even afraid herself." Caelus picked Lu Shi up, making her face the screen directly. "Besides, Dan Heng, did you forget something? This is the Astral Express, a famous safe house in the galaxy. With the navigator Miss Himeko and the veteran Mr. Welt here, what could possibly happen?"
He paused, his tone becoming a bit more serious: "Besides, this is part of the Trailblaze. Letting her experience things for herself, grow, and learn to handle danger is much more meaningful than sending a hundred guards to follow her. You can't protect her under your wings forever, can you?"
Dan Heng fell silent. He looked at his daughter waving her small hand at him on the screen, then at Caelus's face—which, though usually unserious, now held a very earnest gaze. The worry in his heart didn't vanish completely, but he couldn't find a reason to argue.
Another point was that if anything happened to Lu Shi, Caelus could always Rewind her back.
So there was no need to worry.
Himeko and Welt stood silently behind Caelus for a moment, then began to whisper to each other.
"Did I hear that wrong just now..."
"Probably a hobby."
Himeko brought over a cup of coffee.
"Mr. Caelus, would you like a cup of coffee?"
Caelus's hair stood on end instantly.
Absolutely not!
"Ah, no need for that. Lu Shi and I... are allergic to coffee beans."
Caelus's expression changed instantly as he declined with a smile.
"Allergic to coffee beans? That's a shame..."
But Welt saw through it at a glance.
That's a lie!
Allergic to coffee beans—
Why didn't I think of such a good excuse!
"Then Welt can have the rest; we can't let it go to waste."
Himeko smiled.
Ever since Welt's blonde companion (Void Archives) had disembarked at some unknown time, her coffee could only be served to Pom-Pom and Welt. But lately, neither Pom-Pom nor Welt drank much of it, so the leftovers were given to the Astral Express's potted plants.
"Mama, the thing Uncle Welt is drinking... is it good?"
"That's an adult drink; children can't have it," Caelus warned seriously. "If you drink it... you won't be able to sleep, and your face will turn into a little bitter gourd."
Lu Shi nodded half-understandingly, watching Welt bring the coffee cup to his lips and take a sip with the grim determination of a hero facing execution.
Welt's expression didn't change.
What a tough guy!
Truly the Herrscher of Reason.
Then Lu Shi scurried off happily to ask Himeko for some coffee.
Sigh, children always have to experience things to know what to do and what not to... Lu Shi walked back with a bitter face and a tongue covered in black sludge. What Himeko brewed wasn't coffee at all, but a mass of mysterious black semi-solid emitting resentment.
"Mama... bitter... it tastes bad..."
Caelus stifled a laugh, gently patting her back while fishing a fruit candy out of his pocket.
After this little interlude, the atmosphere in the Parlor Car lightened up quite a bit. Although Pom-Pom still harbored some feelings about Caelus's identity, seeing Lu Shi's pitiful yet funny look, the Conductor's anger mostly dissipated, muttering "Next time you must explain clearly-pom" while starting to tell little Lu Shi the rules of the Astral Express.
Before long, even Pom-Pom was led astray by the little girl.
"Conductor, does the train go fast?"
"The Astral Express is naturally the fastest in the galaxy-pom!" Pom-Pom puffed out its small chest, looking proud.
"Then can the train transform? Like scrap iron, 'clank-clank-clank' into a big robot!"
"The, the Astral Express is for Trailblazing-pom! Not for fighting-pom!"
The two figures huddled together, one asking whimsical questions, the other answering in a fluster.
"Ahem! Since the Conductor happens to be free now, I'll take you on a tour of the Astral Express-pom!"
"Yay! Tour the train!"
"Wait, wait-pom! We start from the Parlor Car, in order-pom!"
"Speaking of which, Mr. Caelus," Himeko asked seemingly casually as they walked, "I heard from Lu Shi that your ship is called 'scrap iron' and can transform into a robot?"
"Ah, that," Caelus scratched his head, "Actually, it has... ascended."
Ascended?
Himeko blinked, seemingly not quite understanding what Caelus meant.
"Yeah, it's now the management hub for my side and has its own intelligence."
"I'm quite interested in that."
Welt's ears perked up at the word 'robot'.
Yes!
Old Yang is a long-time robot fan.
Before long, Welt was exclaiming over the photos of mecha on Caelus's phone, wishing he could go to Caelus's place right now to see them. The more they talked, the more they hit it off. Welt even started constructing a Titan mecha for Caelus right then and there. Caelus kept nodding and gave Welt a large model about 40cm tall.
A kindred spirit!
A true kindred spirit!
Welt shook Caelus's hand, the light of excitement at finding a fellow enthusiast shining behind his glasses.
How could a big boy who likes big robots be a bad person?
"But if Mr. Welt is interested, you're welcome to visit Terra for guidance anytime. We don't have much else, but we have plenty of 'experimental models' to go around, and we happen to need an expert like you to check them out."
"Definitely! Definitely!" Welt nodded repeatedly, already starting to plan the trip in his mind.
Oh boy!
He's so passionate.
Thinking that after three stops, he could go to Talia and play with big robots, Welt felt incredible.
Yes, this was also part of Caelus's calculation.
Contact with the Astral Express was also part of the plan.
Welt's skills went without saying. As a helpful Trailblazer, it was perfectly reasonable to do some more Trailblazing in Talia. It's just that Pom-Pom would complain again about why no one follows the rule of staying at a station for seven days ( ).
Inviting the Astral Express to Talia was a win-win no matter what.
Heh
Plan success.
Caelus smiled.
"Are you really not returning to the Astral Express, pom?"
When Caelus was preparing to leave, Pom-Pom still came waddling over, standing at the train door and asking hesitantly.
"Yeah, I'm not coming back for the time being."
For the time being.
Pom-Pom sniffled and nodded vigorously. "It's a promise, pom! The Conductor will keep a room for you, pom!"
"Does the Conductor even remember which one was my original room?"
"How could it still be there! Of course it was blown up by that big idiot, pom!"
Pom-Pom was huffing with anger.
"I'm managing so many planets now, I can't really just leave them behind and run off on my own... Besides, even without the Astral Express, without a ticket, and without a bat, I'm still a Trailblazer."
Caelus's hand made a grasping motion in the air, as if he really had a baseball bat.
"Hmph... I guess you still have a bit of a conscience, pom." Pom-Pom muttered, hands on hips. "Managing planets is also an important Trailblaze, the Conductor knows that, pom! But... but you're not allowed to forget the Astral Express, pom!"
Boarding the spaceship, Prometheus's projection appeared.
"Latest communications from Screw Star and Herta Space Station have been received. The galactic infrastructure progress report has been generated. Additionally, Lancelot reports that a new batch of recruited employees has arrived and is undergoing pre-job training."
"Understood." Caelus sat in the pilot's seat. "Lu Shi, in a couple of days we'll visit Herta Space Station again, then we can go home and let your father take care of you."
"Hehe, playing outside with Mama is super fun."
Lu Shi swung her little legs, still clutching the candy Himeko gave her... "Wait, what? You're going to the Astral Express to be a Trailblazer?"
Bailu, who had run out early in the morning to play with Lu Shi, widened her eyes.
"Mm-hm!"
"That's so nice... being able to go wherever you want. Then... will you come back?"
"Of course I will!" Lu Shi answered without hesitation, sticking out her pinky. "Pinky swear! When I come back from my travels, I'll bring Sister Bailu lots and lots of delicious food and lots and lots of stories!"
"Pinky swear! Whoever lies is a puppy!"
While the two young girls were chattering, Caelus's side had already finalized the cooperation. The artisans of the Luofu Artisanship Commission gave a top-tier evaluation of the quality of the ore sent over, which was undoubtedly good news.
"The Luofu's purchase price is about 15% higher than the market price, and in the future, they will purchase our ore at a price 10% higher than the market price."
"That much higher?"
"Yes, it's a gesture of goodwill."
A healthy relationship is built on equality and mutual benefit, not on unilateral gifts.
"Boss! Boss! Look who I brought!"
Guinevere arrived panting, dragging along a young girl whose eyes revealed a clear sense of innocence.
Caelus:?
"She is! She is! She is!"
"Slow down, what's wrong with her?"
"Her name is exactly the same as Li Sushang from your... that book 'Divine Land Sword-Breaking Chronicle', and her mother is also named Plain Garment!"
Caelus:... "Oh... and?"
"Eh? Eh? Eh! Boss, are all the protagonists in your book based on real-life prototypes?!"
"Actually, no."
Caelus shook his head.
"No?"
"Because different worlds can have people with the same names by chance. What's so strange about that? The galaxy is so big, right? There will always be two similar flowers."
"That's true, but... could you please tell me why there's someone in this book with the same name as me?"
A crisp young male voice came from behind Caelus.
Tsk.
That familiar voice.
"And why am I depicted as a scruffy middle-aged man in the illustrations... care to explain?"
The blonde youth waved the copy of 'Divine Land Sword-Breaking Chronicle' in his hand and tossed it back to Caelus.
Caelus:... Tsk.
"Furthermore, with a title like this, if the content weren't different, I'd have thought you were plagiarizing 'Xianzhou Seven Swords'."
Caelus:... How did you manage to get Yanqing here too?
Guinevere scratched her head a bit sheepishly and stuck out her tongue.
However, this book didn't mention the content about Fu Hua's seven disciples killing their master. If Fu Hua had been mentioned, Caelus might have been accused of offending the Xianzhou Marshal. He had thought of this when he was bored and wrote a few chapters.
At this point, he could only divert their attention.
"Coincidence, pure coincidence. The galaxy is vast, and there are so many people with the same names. This book was written during my travels across the universe, inspired by many heroic legends I heard. It's a blend and adaptation. The characters and stories in the book have nothing to do with any specific individual in reality. Any resemblance is purely coincidental."
Caelus insisted firmly.
It's all MHY's fault for making so many variants.
"The two of you are young and already paragons among men; surely you wouldn't care about this idle work of mine. Perhaps in a thousand years, when your deeds are widely known, authors will use you as prototypes to write even more exciting stories."
Sushang's eyes were full of... innocence untainted by knowledge.
"Will... will they?"
"Yes, yes, definitely."
Caelus began rummaging through his four-dimensional pockets.
"Meeting is fate. Here, let me give each of you a souvenir."
Caelus pulled out a red sword and handed it to Yanqing.
"This sword is named the chi xiao sword, the sword of the imperial way. Only a sovereign can wield it..."
Yanqing was about to say something when his gaze was drawn to the red sword.
Crimson sky... Although he really wanted to comment on the sword's joke-like appearance, but... "Hiss."
Something's not right, very much not right.
Yanqing had seen many swords. His daily hobby was collecting fine swords, and a large portion of his income was spent on buying the latest flying swords.
But Caelus's sword was different!
Although it was a sword forged by ancient methods, it seemed to possess a true spirituality. A searing yet non-harmful aura instantly spread out, with the faint sound of a dragon's roar.
The Crimson Sky Sword quieted down in Yanqing's hand, its red light withdrawing.
"Hmm... you have the capacity to become someone in a high position, but it might not be a perfect fit."
"Not a perfect fit?" Yanqing pulled it back. "No, no, no, I think this one fits perfectly."
Caelus scratched his head; he had originally planned to let Yanqing try the Sword of the Holy Way.
"I think maybe this one would suit you."
Yanqing:... That's a kitchen knife, right?
"No need, no need. I think this Crimson Sky Sword is quite good."
"Sigh, alright then."
Caelus shrugged.
"Then Miss Sushang, I happen to have a sword that might be suitable for you. This sword is called the divine general sword, though it can also be called the Gan Jiang sword. For someone as genuine as you, I think this sword is a very good fit."
However, this sword needs to be paired with another to unleash its full power, just like the other xianyun sword. If used alone, its power is greatly reduced."
Sushang took the blue sword and blinked.
"Ah, is that true?"
"Really, really..."
"Then, what about the xianyun sword?"
"How should I know? I haven't gotten the xianyun sword yet."
Caelus spread his hands.
The previous owner of this sword rose from obscurity, but eventually became a legend of his generation..."
Caelus picked up the Crimson Sky Sword, and the red Dragon Qi on the sword suddenly burst forth, almost preventing Yanqing from opening his eyes.
"However, this sword is currently just a decorative piece; it needs to slay a White Snake to be consecrated before it can be used."
"Slaying a White Snake... what kind of saying is that?"
"The Chi Xiao is the sword of the imperial way; it must drink the blood of the White Emperors Child to shed the constraints of mortal iron and truly be sharpened."
Caelus nodded and said.
"I see..."
"Well, actually, I also just read the instructions."
The instructions read:
Jelly Three Musketeers Toy Set.
Although it's a toy, the items are genuine.
So what?
Can't a Divine Sword be a toy?
"Huh?"
Yanqing blinked.
"That's right, this is the instruction manual for the Crimson Sky Sword, and this is the instruction manual for the divine general sword."
Caelus handed one to each of them.
"A toy?"
That can't be right. No matter how you look at it, this sword is a Weapon, not a toy.
Even if it were just a sharpened iron sword, it would still count as a Weapon. Moreover, this texture, this weight, and the faint imposing aura that no ordinary metal could emit... and you're telling him it's a toy?
Sushang, however, didn't think too much about it. She was excitedly comparing the "divine general sword instruction manual" and mimicking the diagrams: "Ooh! It even has diagrams! They need to cross like this... Hey? Look, is this right?"
"If the Gan Jiang and Mo Ye swords aren't combined, their fighting strength isn't that high."
Caelus shook his head.
As soon as he finished speaking, the other sword hanging at Sushang's waist unexpectedly slid half an inch out of its sheath with a 'buzz,' reflecting the blue divine general sword in her hand. The two swords, one blue and one gold, subtly emitted a glow.
...
Caelus suddenly had a bad feeling.
NTR?
No, that wouldn't be good.
The divine general sword couldn't possibly look for other swords just because it didn't have the xianyun sword... "Wow, why is this sword resonating with my family's Ancestral Xuanyuan Sword?"
Oh.
Then Caelus felt relieved.
The Xuanyuan Sword, like a Magnet, tried to get close to the divine general sword, but the divine general sword emitted a faint blue light around its body, as if silently protesting. It skillfully dodged the Xuanyuan Sword's "enthusiasm," drawing cold trajectories in the air, seeming quite disdainful.
"Waaah! Stop spinning! I'm getting dizzy!" Sushang was seeing stars from the two swords circling her, and even when she tried to grab one, she always missed by a hair's breadth. She was about to faint from the two swords rapidly circling her.
The divine general sword is Pure Love, after all.
The scene was chaotic for a moment. Sushang frantically tried to grab the Xuanyuan Sword, which was spinning around her like a Headless Fly. The family heirloom ancient sword seemed to have been spiked with strong liquor, persistently trying to get close to the blue divine general sword, which was ignoring it.
"Ah! Stop chasing it! It doesn't want you!" Sushang tried to mediate, nearly getting hit in the nose by the hilt of her own Xuanyuan Sword.
Spiritual Essence Manifests Naturally, Sword Intent Connects to the Divine!
Yanqing's eyes went wide.
The divine general sword seemed annoyed by the entanglement; its blue light intensified, and a fierce Cold Air suddenly erupted.
"Buzz—!"
The Xuanyuan Sword was violently pushed away by this sudden burst of Cold Air. The golden light on its body dimmed slightly, and it fell sadly with a "clang" at Sushang's feet, motionless.
Sushang picked up her family's Ancestral Precious Sword, which looked as if it had suffered a heartbreak.
"This... this is really a toy?"
Yanqing asked.
"As a toy, I feel it's still a bit too dangerous."
"That depends on who is holding it. If there is a Powerful Expert, they can use falling petals or plucked leaves to harm others... so, do you think a toy is a Weapon?"
"That's Changing the Subject."
"I didn't. Whatever effect it can exert in your hands is your skill, what does that have to do with me."
"You..." Yanqing was momentarily speechless. He looked at Caelus's innocent and self-righteous expression, then lowered his head to look at the Crimson Sky Sword in his hand, which was clearly not an Ordinary Item from any angle... A decorative piece, well, indeed... the red, translucent body of the Crimson Sky Sword was quite beautiful. He wondered what material it was made of.
This was a good sword. Although it looked like a decorative piece, Yanqing subconsciously felt that this sword was extremely tough.
"I understand." Yanqing put away his doubtful expression. "Since this sword is now in my possession, I will diligently study it."
"Alright, Meeting Is Fate. The gifts have been given, and I still have business to discuss."
"Then we won't bother you any longer." Yanqing put away the Crimson Sky Sword and cupped his hands.
White Snake.
Yanqing pondered.
Yanqing was slightly troubled by the Monster that met the criteria of a White Snake.
If you talk about white enemies, there are indeed quite a few, but serpentine enemies... white ones... Could he try slaying a white Earthworm?
No, no, no. If it were that simple, it would seem too Childish.
Primarily, the heavy weight of the Crimson Sky Sword in his hand and the faint Dragon Roar made him itch to use it.
"White... snake..." he muttered to himself, frowning slightly.
I should go ask the General. With the General's discernment, he might be able to tell the origin of this sword.
For some reason, Bailu suddenly felt a chill down her neck.
"General!"
Jing Yuan in the Seat of Divine Foresight was still dozing off at his desk when he suddenly heard someone call him, and as soon as he opened his eyes, he was plastered in Dragon Qi.
Jing Yuan:?
The red Long Sword in Yanqing's hand made Jing Yuan lift his head and lean back slightly.
"Yanqing, calm down and put away the sword in your hand."
"Oh... General, I just got a new good sword, and it doesn't seem to be produced on the Xianzhou."
Yanqing showed off the Crimson Sky Sword in his hand.
"This sword is named Chi Xiao, and it is three feet long..."
Jing Yuan's previously lazy expression tightened slightly. He sat up a little, his golden eyes carefully examining the sword in Yanqing's hand, his fingertips lightly tapping the desk.
Baleful Aura contained within, Dragon Qi spontaneously manifesting—definitely not the work of ordinary Craftsmanship.
Jing Yuan's insight was much sharper; he saw the characteristics of the Chi Xiao at a glance.
"He said... this sword is currently a decorative piece, and it needs... needs to slay a White Snake and drink the blood of the White Emperors Child to truly be sharpened."
"White Snake? White Emperors Child?" Jing Yuan was slightly startled upon hearing this, then seemed to realize something.
White Emperors Child... Bai... Bailu?!
Jing Yuan's hand trembled, nearly knocking over the Documents on his desk.
Seeing Yanqing's excited look, Jing Yuan didn't need to guess what Yanqing was thinking.
"General, I want to try."
You want to try?
Who are you going to use to try it?
Jing Yuan looked at the young man's pure and eager eyes and was momentarily speechless. He couldn't just say, "The White Snake you're talking about is the Dragon Lady of the Elixir" (Xianyao Long Nü), could he? But... "Go ask around if there are any White Snakes, or check the Vegetable Market to see if they sell White Snakes."
Finally, Jing Yuan rubbed his forehead.
"Where did you get this sword from?"
"It was given to me by a person named Caelus... as a Souvenir."