Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

"Before I leave, on Sunday, I would like to give this to you," Himeko said again, taking out a golden train ticket.

He accepted it solemnly on Sunday, then showed a relieved and relaxed expression.

"I'd like to invite you, as our navigator, to become one of the nameless travelers. You could have left at any time, but thank you for staying with us all this way," Himeko said gently.

"Although you did not embark on your pioneering journey through oaths, nor did you ever consider yourself an unknown, your courage and determination to face the impending doom with us are nobler than any oath."

"Thank you, Ms. Himeko." Sunday expressed her gratitude earnestly.

"Although the Paradise of Two Phases is called 'Paradise,' it is not the paradise I seek. Therefore, what I pursue must still exist on the path yet to be trodden." Sunday's tone was more joyful than ever before.

"For that paradise, I am willing to walk with you all to witness and reach the future I yearn for."

"Great! Sunday is a member of the train now!" March 7th cheered.

"Tsk tsk, this really gets the fox's blood pumping! It reminds me of when I first swore an oath to become an anonymous guest; I was so excited back then!" Bai Heng exclaimed, sounding like a senior.

"Lao Ri, I knew you'd become one of us." Xing patted Sunday on the shoulder with an "I understand" look on her face.

Everyone was left speechless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Himeko then said to Hoshino, "This time, I'll have to ask you to guide the route and maintain order on the train."

"Huh? Me?"

"Yes, you've come a long way, and you're capable of handling things on your own now, aren't you? It's time for you to learn to take the helm."

Hoshiya became serious: "I understand, Himeko. I will safely take the train and everyone to the next station!"

......

The train began to leap forward, and the illusory figure suddenly appeared beside Cheng Xiao.

"Hey, you dare show up again!" Cheng Xiao grabbed Xu Zhao on the spot, and Xiao Ha also jumped out to help.

Cheng Xiao: "?"

"You two are provoking me, aren't you? I haven't settled accounts with you yet, Little Ha!"

"Hehe, I was wrong, but I assure you, all the bad ideas were just fabricated; I was just following orders!"

Cheng Xiao smiled and said, "I see~ Then I misunderstood you... my foot! You two are clearly of one mind, you're practically the same person!"

Finally, Xiao Ha was kneaded into a mask by Cheng Xiao and sat on his butt, while Xu Zhao, with tears streaming down his face, was slapped on the hand by Cheng Xiao.

Xing came over after hearing the noise and found the pitiful Xu Zhao.

"Uncle Xiao, how could you hit someone? Teacher Xuzhao isn't a bad person, is he?"

"Hmph! Xing, don't be fooled by Xu Zhao's appearance, she is actually..." Before Cheng Xiao could finish speaking, Xu Zhao quickly covered his mouth.

"Haha, it's nothing, Xing, you don't need to worry about us. It's just that Cheng Xiao saw my fan-made comic, so he's punishing me."

"I see... alright then." Xing walked away, somewhat suspicious.

Xu Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, then said with dissatisfaction, "You damn fool, how can you just blurt things out like that? You have to consider the occasion."

"Who's your ghost?!" Bai Heng walked over and pulled Cheng Xiao behind him with a wary look on his face.

"We already had something to say about this. How come you two are so familiar with Xiaolang? Tell us, when did you two meet?"

"Ahem, actually... I'm a cartoonist. Look, these are my derivative works based on Yun Shang Wu Xiao and Cheng Xiao: 'Cheng Xiao's Defeat', 'The Unspeakable Secret Story of Yun Wu and Cheng Xiao,' etc. I came to find Cheng Xiao to gain inspiration and creative material."

Bai Heng picked up the comic book and glanced at it. It almost blinded her fox-like eyes. It wasn't a cartoon or comic book at all, but Cheng Xiao's super exquisite high-resolution photo album!

"What the heck is this?! It's terrifying! Are there more harmful things like this? We need to crack down on them!"

Xu Zhao proudly took out four or five collections, arranging them in a fan shape, leaving Bai Heng dazzled.

"I have many more notebooks like this, all hand-drawn!"

"Wow—you're a rare talent! How much? We'll buy them all!" Bai Heng realized the importance of talent for the first time.

"Cheng Hui, a copy of 50 credits~"

Just as Bai Heng was about to swipe her card, Cheng Xiao's large hand grabbed her big ear hard:

"Buying your husband's photo album in front of him? You stupid and lustful fox, you need to reflect on your actions!"

"Aaaaaah! We were wrong!" Bai Heng let out a bloodcurdling scream.

After temporarily freezing Bai Heng's computer, Cheng Xiao said, "Xu Zhao, why are you going to Thousand Star City? Aren't you going to abandon Tan Tao?"

"Of course I have to get involved, but the company said they would intervene, so I can't just sit idly by. I'll also take this opportunity to see some old friends."

"I'll handle your gluttony; why do you need to contact the company?"

"Please, you're supposed to be the balance, are you really going to openly and directly interfere with the problem of greed? You've already helped me suppress greed again, so at least on the surface, this matter will have to go through the company's channels. I know you have a way to get rid of greed, but I just need you to help mediate in the end."

Xu Zhao laughed and said, "Balance doesn't intervene casually unless things reach a point where maintaining stability is unavoidable. In fact, [Mutual] has already been very lenient with you as you travel all over the world. Many small things don't actually require your intervention. Otherwise, excessive involvement by a demigod is itself an act of breaking the balance."

Cheng Xiao nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll lend a hand whenever you need my help."

"Haha, don't worry, your very existence is our biggest bargaining chip in this Thousand Star City trip."

......

The train arrived at Apselon, where the City of a Thousand Stars was being built.

"Wow, this is the company's entertainment headquarters!" March 7 exclaimed in admiration.

"This is one of the biggest money pits. Here, money can do 99% of things." Xu Zhao began to act as the tour guide.

"How do you know so much about this?" Xing asked, somewhat puzzled.

"That's the tour guide's job, isn't it?"

"Actually, we're quite familiar with this place," Bai Heng suddenly said.

"Huh? Bai Heng, when did this happen?" It was Cheng Xiao's turn to be surprised.

"Hehehe, the drinks here are amazing, and the casino is super fun, but it's a bit expensive..." Bai Heng scratched his fox head awkwardly, not daring to look Cheng Xiao in the eye.

"So... the reason your little stash of money never seems to grow isn't because the bonuses the Immortal Ship gives you are too small, but because you, you sly fox, have spent it all?!"

"Well... we know what we're doing. We'll at least save money for our trip home, and we'll never waste other people's money. We'll only spend our own savings."

Xing said calmly, "Uncle Xiao, Senior Bai Heng is beyond saving. What's the point of keeping this spendthrift woman around?"

Cheng Xiao: "Bai Heng, I really need to make you hand over your salary."