They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 252 The Collapse of Jing Yuan; Both the Great and Small Dragon Lords of Luofu Have the Talent to Escape
Dan Lei intervened in the Golden Man Alley Chamber of Commerce's affairs once, but after hearing Scott bark like a dog, he didn't intervene again.

After all, for Dan Lei to participate in the business competition between the Jinrenxiang Chamber of Commerce and the company's market development department in such a small place as Jinrenxiang with his current status would be nothing short of lowering himself and bullying others with his power.

But the outcome here won't change. As far as Dan Lei knows, a month later, Scott very obediently started hopping around the dock.

Similarly, using Jinren Lane as an excuse, the Strategic Investment Department repeatedly stated at bidding meetings that the Market Development Department's plan was completely unsuitable for Luofu.

Even with the precedent of the Yaoqing Immortal Boat, the two immortal boats still differ greatly in terms of their inhabitants and culture.

And so, the scene that everyone in Luofu had hoped to see appeared.

The market development department was the first to succumb to the pressure.

The deadline given by Luofu for submitting the bid was too short; it wasn't enough time to develop a second plan.

Therefore, they chose to give up some profits and significantly lowered their bid in the new tender.

The Market Development Department and the Strategic Investment Department are directly competing departments within the company, and they are mutually infiltrating each other's inner circle.

Danlei didn't even need to reveal this information to Topa; she already knew it herself.

Since the other party has shown no sportsmanship and resorted to the powerful weapon of price reduction, the strategic investment department has no choice but to follow suit.

However, there are clearly unwritten rules or tacit understandings within Interstellar Peace Corporation that prohibit unlimited malicious bidding.

After both sides lowered their prices once, no matter how much Danlei and Yukong tried to persuade them, both sides insisted that this was the final price.

After determining that no further cost savings could be achieved, Jingyuan, after comprehensive consideration, chose the quote and proposal from the Strategic Investment Department.

Jingyuan's choice of the strategic investment department was not significantly influenced by Danlei.

In the game, the interactive text in the Shence Mansion clearly states:

Market Development Department, Head: Oswaldo Schneider, Board Member Candidate. Relatively inexperienced, a 'preservation' fanatic, an expansionist. Potential threat to the alliance: High.

Strategic Investment Department, Head: Diamond, Board Member Alternate, oversees the Distressed Asset Liquidation Team. Potential harm to the alliance: Low.

Regardless of what other immortal ships think, at least in Luofu, people are extremely wary of Oswald Schneider.

Therefore, as long as the restructuring plans for the two strategic investment departments and market development departments are not too different, Jingyuan will definitely choose the strategic investment department.

After Tianbo Company publicized the winning bid details as required by regulations, Toppa and Danlei cheered with joy.

This wave of market expansion for Luofu Immortal Boat is enough to bring her rank back to P45.

Next, all she needs to do is supervise the completion of the Liuyun Port reconstruction project to ensure both quality and quantity.

Another month has passed just like that.

After two months of modification and maintenance, the replacement of the Starry Sky Train with modern parts was finally completed. The entire train was not only brand new, but a new carriage was also added.

Meanwhile, space extension equipment has been installed inside the carriages, making each room on the train more spacious.

For example, in Danheng's archives room, he could only sleep on the floor.

Now, the archives room can not only fit a bed, but also an extra desk, and even a small, separate bathroom.

After all, the rooms on the entire train were incredibly spacious, with large bathtubs and private bathrooms, which was quite a difference in treatment.

Of course, Danlei also helped Xing install these things during this modification.

Because Danlei discovered that Xing had actually been sleeping on cardboard boxes every day before, and the room she was given was completely unfurnished.

It's worth noting that Xing actually has a lot of money; her innate working-class physique is no joke, and she also loves picking up trash.

However, she procrastinated when it came to decorating the house.

Just like some people who are very hardworking at work, but when they get home they don't even want to change their bed sheets, they just keep putting it off.

So Danlei took care of everything for Xingda; she only needed to pay, and he would handle the rest.

Xing wasn't worried that Danlei would embezzle her money, so she decisively handed over her account directly to Danlei.

Danlei didn't stand on ceremony. He not only modified Xing's room exactly as it appeared in the game, but also added an extra guest room.

The others didn't quite understand the significance of this guest room. Did you want to stay here by yourself?
Dan Lei had no interest in living with Xing, but insisted that he would definitely need the room in the future.

Since Xing herself had no objections, the train crew also felt that having an extra room on the train was a good thing, since Xing's room was too big; the combined size of Danheng, March 7th, and Walter was not as big as hers.

However, this renovation has basically depleted Xing's savings.

Thanks to the "commission" from Luofu, Xing has almost finished cleaning up in the past two months.

The train crew had already obtained the jade oath of alliance with Luofu.

With the first phase of Danheng's instruction to Bailu now complete, his compilation of the Dragon Transformation Techniques Manual has also been finished.

Therefore, Xing felt it was time to explore new avenues.

Since Hoshino rarely offered suggestions, Himeko naturally expressed her support.

The Star Train has just been modified, so it's definitely time to test the new parts and equipment to see if they work well.

Of course, Himeko checked every single part that was installed on the Starry Sky Train; the so-called testing was just a precaution.

However, this test is a bit extreme, namely, to recreate the feat of the Star Train crashing through the Amber King's spatial crystal wall.

Once the Star Train decided to depart, Dan Lei was notified immediately.

However, Jing Yuan will absolutely not agree to Dan Lei's desire to leave Luo Fu now.

Even though Dan Lei has the training permit, Luo Fu is in dire need of rebuilding and needs Dan Lei to take charge.

Moreover, from Jingyuan's perspective, Danlei has only been back for a few months. He can't sit still for such a short time and wants to go out and have fun again. Don't even think about it.

Therefore, Danlei only has one trick up his sleeve to follow the Starry Sky Train this time: learn from Bailu and sneak out.

However, sneaking out from under Jingyuan's nose is not so easy.

As the Star Train departs from Luofu, Jing Yuan, as an ally who saved Luofu, will certainly come to see it off.

It would be unreasonable for Dan Lei and the Starry Sky Train to have such a good relationship.

At that time, Jingyuan will definitely be able to notice the abnormality.

However, if Dan Lei's true form were to appear, with Jing Yuan watching over him, he would have no chance of sneaking away.

Therefore, Danlei decided to reveal a little more of his methods.

He activated the living demonic puppet he created for his own reincarnation after his last return to Luofu.

However, this living puppet has a purely human body.

When Dan Lei is active in Luofu, unless he wants to conceal his identity and blend into the crowd, he will maintain his form of dragon horns, pointed ears, and vertical pupils.

Therefore, this body's appearance needs a major overhaul.

As for the issues of energy and soul aura, they can be resolved by having Little Illusion possess him.

This body originally had no soul, and Danlei would not allow it to develop one.

Xiao Huanlong can solve the problems of being unable to move or have intelligence simply by possessing the body.

It originates from its own power and also creates energy fluctuations similar to its own.

So Danlei contacted Ji Zi and postponed the departure date of the Starry Sky Train by three days, as he needed to make some preparations.

Himeko naturally agreed to this small request. After all, their destination was a new planet controlled by Danlei, and if his master didn't go, the exploration journey probably wouldn't go too smoothly.

After Ji Zi agreed, Dan Lei immediately went into seclusion and used his Dragon Lord authority to have a series of materials needed to modify his body delivered to his workshop.

Dan Lei's sudden seclusion to buy materials went unnoticed by anyone.

Because Dan Lei was in a state of ease and freedom from official duties at the time.

The Dragon Master Council handled all of the Dragon Lord's work, and with Bai Lu already involved in government administration under Dan Heng's tutelage, Dan Lei didn't need to do anything at all.

Under these circumstances, it's not surprising that Danlei started fiddling with his puppets again.

However, Jing Yuan did not expect that on the second night of Dan Lei's seclusion, a phantom figure secretly slipped out of Jinren Alley, sneaked all the way to the interior of the Starry Sky Train, and moved into a guest room in the new train carriage.

The next day, the train crew bid farewell to their friends in Luofu early in the morning, and after lunch, they prepared to depart.

So, Jing Yuan, along with Fu Xuan, and Dan Lei, along with Bai Lu, came to the dock to see off the Starry Sky Train crew.

This farewell was less of a ceremony and more of a private affair. After exchanging parting words, Jingyuan concluded...

"Fellow passengers of the Star Train, the journey ahead for the Nameless Passenger is still long. May the train travel smoothly."

After Jing Yuan said this, Dan Lei, Fu Xuan, and Bai Lu, who were beside him, naturally bowed and said goodbye.

Upon seeing this, the train crew waved goodbye and boarded the train.

As the Star Train slowly flew out of Luofu, Jing Yuan suddenly turned to Dan Lei and asked...
"Danlei, the Starry Sky Train has departed."

However, you should not go on any training missions in the universe during this period.

"Luofu needs you, the Dragon Lord, to oversee things and reassure the people."

However, the little phantom inside Danlei's body estimated that the Star Train would soon begin its jump after leaving Luofu, and its master would recall it before the jump began.

So we won't be performing here.

Suddenly, "Dan Lei" spoke in a female voice that sounded just like Huan Long's, and laughed.
"General, you're too late. The master has already departed with the Star Train."

Oh, by the way, he asked me to give this jade tablet to you.

Oh dear! My master has summoned me back.

Miss Bailu, could you please return this body to the master workshop and place it in the cabinet in the east corner? Then…”

Halfway through his sentence, "Dan Lei" suddenly "fizzled out," his eyes glazed over, and he collapsed, unable to stand.

Bai Lu quickly supported Dan Lei, took his pulse, examined his eyes, and then drew a conclusion.
"The body is still alive, but it seems to have lost its soul, like someone with amnesia."

The "loss of soul" that Bai Lu mentioned actually refers to a person in a vegetative state.

Upon seeing this, Jing Yuan immediately activated the jade omen given to him by Dan Lei.

Dan Lei's 3D projection appeared directly, and he said with a smile.
“Jingyuan, I bet you’re really angry right now, so I ordered honeysuckle, forsythia, and dandelion tea for Shence Mansion in advance. Drink some more to cool down.”

However, I have a very important matter to attend to when I go out this time.

I reckon in a few months you'll find out what I did.

By the way, it will definitely cause a stir in the alliance.

Don't worry, it's definitely not a bad thing, it's just that the alliance might find it a bit sensitive to handle.

There will most likely be an impromptu generals' meeting then, so remember to speak up for me.

By the way, could you please keep an eye on Bailu's studies? Danheng and I aren't here, and she'll definitely slack off.

Finally, I have a suggestion for you: although Fu Taibu is single-minded, she does have the bearing of a general.

You can't always expect her to develop some common sense on her own; you have to teach her a lesson for being stubborn.

Otherwise, your retirement may be a long way off.

After all, once Yanqing grows up, you'll break the record for the longest-serving general.

Even General Huaiyan was reappointed as a general several times; in terms of the length of each individual term, he didn't hold the position for as long as you.

Dan Lei finished speaking there, and the screen disappeared.

However, at this moment, even with Jingyuan's skill in cultivating his inner energy, wells were starting to appear above his head.

Jing Yuan wanted to curse loudly at this moment.

Danlei, you bastard! What the hell do you mean you have something very important to do? You'll find out in a few months.

What is it that you can't tell me in advance, that you have to sneak out and do it yourself?

Also, what do you mean by "it will cause a stir in the alliance, but it's not a bad thing"?
Have you discovered the missing Yuanqiao Immortal Ship, or found the ancient Immortal Ship Kingdom?

Finally, please make me do the homework myself while you're urging my child to study! What kind of favor is that?!

The above words are all Jingyuan's inner thoughts.

Outside, he silently retrieved the jade tablet and turned to leave the port without a word.

However, the oppressive aura emanating from Jing Yuan at this moment made Fu Xuan and Bai Lu afraid to speak.

This was the first time they had seen Jingyuan like this.

After Jing Yuan left, Bai Lu quietly asked Fu Xuan...

"Fu Taibu, do you think the general will just take the battle sword and chop Dan Lei down next time he comes back?"

To this question, Fu Xuan answered directly.
"I think so. This is the first time I've ever seen the general with this expression."

Moreover, even if the general doesn't kill him, I still have to argue with him properly.

Although he said I have the bearing of a general, he needs to explain to me properly what it means to be single-minded.

Oh, and when you return this body later, remember to pack it in a box.

...Never mind, I'll deliver it with you.

Let's avoid the news spreading that Yu Yangjun suddenly fainted and was carried home by Yin Yuejun.

Just as Jing Yuan was suppressing his anger and returning to his office, Fu Xuan and Bai Lu were frantically dealing with their living demon puppet.

Having completed the first jump, while the jump device was charging and cooling down, Danlei proactively announced in his group chat with his two wives...

Dan Lei: "I'm planning to connect the planet from the last trial to the galactic orbit. Once the road is open, is anyone interested in coming?"

Dan Lei wasn't thinking that whether he stuck his neck out or not, he was going to make Ruan Mei, Hei Ta, and Morgan collide with each other like Mars and Earth.

Dan Lei knew that Ruan Mei and Hei Ta were busy researching their respective Jianmu fruits and had no chance of coming to the trial planet to play.

Sure enough, the next second, they both declined.

Ruan Mei: "No, my research on the Immortal Fruit (the code name for the Jianmu fruit; this keyword cannot appear in Danlei Yuzhao) has just begun."

Besides, your fox-person friend seems to be waking up, so I can't leave.

Black Tower: "I'm also researching the immortal fruit, so I won't go for now."

Seeing that neither of them was going, Danlei was completely relieved and replied with a smile.
"Alright, I'll reserve a place for you as the Queen of Creation. Remember to come back and take your place when you have time."

(End of this chapter)