Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

　[Please keep up the good work, host. Even if you have other women, don't forget to maintain your harem!]

　Bai Qiong stared blankly at the subtitles in front of her...

　No, how can my corruption value increase even when I'm so far away?

　Is it because the toys the train conductor provided aren't good enough? The bitrate is too low...

　Looks like I'll have to send a high-resolution purple mood to March 7th and then remotely adjust it myself using the buttons, otherwise this won't do.

　……

　The night passed quickly.

　The next morning, Bai Qiong woke up rubbing her sleepy eyes and picked up her phone.

　On the screen, text messages from strangers looked like a series of death knells:

　【Mr. White Dome! Help! This is Scott, the company's goods have been seized by those bastards in Golden Man Alley!】

　They say there's something wrong with our goods and they want to inspect them all! Isn't this blatant bullying?

　【I'm completely unfamiliar with Xianzhou, and I'm truly desperate, so I've swallowed my pride and asked for your help!】

　You are a benefactor to Xianzhou and a major client of our company; you must seek justice for me!

　……

　Bai Qiong frowned slightly as he read these messages.

　What a piece of junk...

　This plot is wrong?

　In the original novel, this scene should have been Su Chang sending a text message for help, so how did it become Scott?

　He replied with a text message—

　Scott? How did you get my contact information?

　Unexpectedly, Scott replied to White Dome instantly:

　【Oh dear, Mr. Bai Qiong, this is a matter of life and death, please don't worry about these details!】

　I practically begged and pleaded with Director Toppa to give me this!

　Please, have mercy on me! I'm just a lowly clerk, with no power or influence. If the goods are confiscated, I'm finished!

　Bai Qiong cursed inwardly, "That damned sow Topa! I felt a little guilty towards her before, but she betrayed me the moment she turned around. I'll have to give her a good beating with a baseball bat when I get the chance!"

　He then thought, regardless of who triggered the plot, whether it was Su Chang or Scott...

　The conflict in Golden Man Alley was a crucial turning point, and I had to go there.

　This also helps in controlling the development of the world line.

　Okay, where are you? I'll come over and check.

　Bai Qiong replied.

　"Thank you! Mr. Bai Qiong, you're my savior! I'm at the dock, please come quickly!"

　Scott's gratitude was almost palpable.

　……

Chapter Forty-Two: Soaring Through the Sky

　Bai Qiong got dressed and hurried to the dock.

　A group of employees in company uniforms were confronting members of the Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce. Both sides were highly agitated and it looked like they were about to come to blows.

　"Why are you seizing our goods?!"

　"Exactly! We followed all the proper procedures! These local gangs are so rude..."

　"Enough with the nonsense! Your shady dealings have damaged our chamber of commerce's goods, and you must compensate us!"

　"Bullshit! It's clearly your goods that are defective, and you're trying to scam us?"

　……

　Bai Qiong pushed through the crowd and went inside.

　"Scott!"

　Upon seeing White Dome, Scott rushed over as if he had seen a savior.

　"Mr. Bai Qiong, you've finally arrived! Please give us your opinion, these people from the Immortal Ship are nothing short of robbers!"

　Bai Qiong looked around and found that Su Chang was also there. She was wearing that yellow and white dress and a black skirt, and was standing on the side of the Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce.

　"Mr. Bai Qiong! This way..."

　When Su Chang saw Bai Qiong, her eyes lit up and she waved to him.

　However, before she could finish her sentence, Scott interrupted her first—

　"Hey, hey, hey, I invited Mr. Bai Qiong to uphold justice, you wild girl, don't get too close!"

　Scott glared at Su Chang.

　He turned his head, put on a fawning smile, and said to Bai Qiong, "Mr. Bai Qiong, you see, all of our company's goods are strictly inspected and there are absolutely no problems. These Immortal Ship natives insist that there is a problem with our goods and want to open the boxes for inspection, which is against the rules! We follow the normal procedures, with all the necessary documents and receipts. What right do they have to check us?"

　At this moment, Mingxi, the secretary from yesterday, slowly walked over.

　"Hmph, whether there's a problem or not isn't up to your company to decide!"

　Mingxi said coldly, "Our goods were placed together with yours, and as a result, our goods were damaged. Isn't that your responsibility?"

　Scott retorted without backing down: "I don't think your goods are quite right either! Maybe there's something wrong with your goods, and it's affecting ours! If you're so capable of inspecting, let's inspect together, who's afraid of who!"

　Mingxi's face darkened, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes. She seemed somewhat afraid, hesitant to agree.

　Just then, a crisp voice rang out.

　"Quiet down, everyone!"

　Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a graceful fox-woman in a cheongsam slowly walking towards them.

　She moved with a light step and graceful bearing, her two white legs dazzling the eye—

　It was Tianbosi's Sky-Riding Technique.

　The appearance of the Sky-riding creature eased the tense atmosphere somewhat.

　"Lord Yu Kong!" Mingxi and Sushang bowed to Yu Kong at the same time.

　Yu Kong nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Bai Qiong.

　"Mr. Bai Qiong, you're here too." Yu Kong's voice was soft and magnetic.

　Bai Qiong remained calm and nodded politely: "Lord Yu Kong, it's been a long time."

　In reality, a storm was raging within me—

　Why did this Sky-Soaring appear so early?!

　In the "Noisy Market in the Old Jinren Alley" storyline, Yu Kong will make an appearance, but it will be at a point where he will almost directly confront the Jinren Chairman...

　How did it appear so soon?!

　Regarding the missions "Winter Dream Awakening" and "Letter from an Unknown Woman," although they were heavily modified, at least the timeline development was correct. In the end, the original ending was maintained.

　Bai Qiong had a vague feeling that the fluctuations in the world line would become increasingly larger in the future, leading to increasingly serious deviations in the results.

　This time, in particular, it will be an event that surpasses even its own...

　Yu Kong walked between the two and said, "Secretary Mingxi, Mr. Scott, it's not a solution for you two to stick to your own versions of events and keep arguing."

　"Since this dispute involves foreign trade, which falls under the jurisdiction of Tianbo Division, how about this: I'll act as a mediator and help you resolve this?"

　Mingxi and Scott exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of apprehension in each other's eyes.

　“Since Lord Yu Kong has stepped forward, it would be unreasonable for us to refuse again,” Mingxi said.

　“With Tianbo upholding justice, our company is more than happy to have him do it,” Scott quickly echoed.

　Yu Kong smiled and said, "Alright, since you both think there's a problem with the other party's goods, then the person responsible for inspecting the goods can't be from the Immortal Ship or the company. It just so happens that both parties respect Mr. Bai Qiong, so why don't we ask Mr. Bai Qiong to inspect it?"

　"me?"

　Bai Qiong was stunned for a moment. Although she knew that she was the one who was to do this, she did not expect it to be in this form.

　"Understood... I'll inspect these goods then."

　Having read the plot, Bai Qiong knew that Scott was behind it all, cleverly sneaking into the cargo and damaging many things.

　Bai Qiong felt that Starry Sky Railway's business tactics were a bit petty, resorting to such underhanded tricks.

　I wonder what the modified storyline will look like now?

　"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Bai Qiong."

　Yu Kong bowed and greeted Bai Qiong, then turned to Ming Xi and Scott and said, "Gentlemen, please move your goods here so that Mr. Bai Qiong can inspect them one by one."

　"Yes, Lord Yukong."

　Mingxi bit her lip, and although she was somewhat unwilling, she still ordered her subordinates to move the goods.

　Scott, on the other hand, looked smug, as if victory was assured: "Mr. White Dome, you must check carefully and not overlook any detail!"

　Bai Qiong ignored Scott, and no one knew where his confidence came from. He simply said, "I will do my best."

　The containers were quickly moved over and piled up all over the area. The air was filled with the smells of various goods, mixed with a tense atmosphere.

　Bai Qiong took a deep breath, walked to the first cargo box, and opened it.

　"This is... an antique pottery jar?"

　Bai Qiong picked up a pottery jar and examined it closely. The jar had a simple and ancient shape and exquisite decorations, and it certainly looked like a valuable antique.

　“That’s right, this is something our company sourced. It’s quite old, has a uniform shape, and the natural patterns on the bottle are unique. It’s definitely genuine!” Scott boasted from the side.

　Bai Qiong ignored him and continued examining the pottery jar. He gently tapped the jar with his fingers, listening to the echo and feeling the texture of the pottery.