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

Danfeng sat in front of the dressing table, applying eyeshadow, her favorite makeup look.

This aloof and dignified face was softened by the unique asymmetrical eyeshadow.

When he's not busy, Danfeng will sit quietly and cultivate within the Lin Yuan territory.

However, things are different now. The person he cares about has been back for a long time, so Danfeng naturally misses him dearly.

"Ni Qing!"

"I am here, Lord Dragon Lord."

"Between myself and that Mirror Stream, who is more beautiful?"

"Your beauty far surpasses that of the valiant warriors of the Mirror Stream!"

"Hmph! Your flattery has backfired!"

Although Danfeng was extremely confident in her appearance, she was also aware of her own limitations.

But more than anything else, Danfeng understands that strength is also part of charm.

Jingliu is now renowned in the Cloud Cavalry and even throughout Luofu. His reputation as "Flying Light Without Gap" is truly captivating.

Danfeng, however, was unconvinced. Her understanding of Jingliu's strength came only from battle reports from the front lines.

I still don't know what kind of charm that woman has, or how she compares to myself!

Danfeng's pride meant he wouldn't easily submit; to win her approval, he'd have to put up a fight!

"Ni Qing, bring me my jade tablet!"

"Yes."

Danfeng entrusted the jade to Niqing for safekeeping, because when he had it with him, he couldn't help but contact Chengxiao for casual chats, which would delay his cultivation.

Upon opening Yu Zhao, Cheng Xiao's message popped up as soon as the screen lit up.

【Cheng Xiao】: Are you coming to Xingchahai? I'm just about to pick someone up.

[Danfeng]: Wait a moment, I'll be right there.

Danfeng picked up the robe and, with Niqing's help, put it on.

"Come with me."

"Was it Mr. Cheng Xiao who invited you?"

"Hmph! You know perfectly well what I'm asking!"

The perspective shifts to Cheng Xiao, who is currently leading Jing Yuan to purchase toiletries at Xingchahai.

"Uncle-Master, why did you buy so much?"

"Since we might have guests coming to our house in the future, it's good to be prepared. This time, it's for your great-grandfather."

"Is our master coming back?"

"Yes, after wandering for hundreds of years, I've almost forgotten what she looks like."

"It seems that Grandmaster is not good-looking, since even Uncle-Master doesn't have a deep impression of him."

Cheng Xiao remained silent, only smiling slightly. How could he forget Yao Feng? She was his savior and mentor!

"Jingyuan, your family wields considerable influence within the Earthly Balance Division. Why did you join the army instead of inheriting the family business?"

"ideal!"

"boast."

"Hmm...it really is a little bit of an ideal."

Jingyuan's expression was somewhat shy, but his eyes were wandering far away, with the light of memories shimmering within them.

"I've had enough of the infighting in my family. My parents were scholars who were dedicated to their research in the Department of Earthly Balance, but they died because of these family interests."

"Joining the Cloud Cavalry is not only about breaking free from the clutches of my family, but also about realizing my ambitions. I dislike dry paperwork; I only love wielding spears and arranging troops!"

In short: Education can't save Xianzhou!

Jing Yuan thought he had said something profound, but he ended up getting a two-finger tap on the head from Cheng Xiao.

"Ouch! Uncle-Master! Don't hit my head! It'll make me stupid."

"Culture is very important. Look at the ingenuity of the Craftsmen's Office, and the talismans and resurrection techniques of the Ten Kings' Office. Weren't these all researched and developed by our predecessors?"

"I understand."

Cheng Xiao did not correct Jing Yuan's idea, but simply offered a possible approach:

"Think about it, in this universe where gods reside, how can you understand the meaning of destiny without knowledge? Instinct may be powerful, but going to extremes leads to self-destruction. The key is balance."

"don't know."

"It's okay if you don't understand, I'll teach you slowly."

"Does that mean everything has to be kept in balance?"

"No, what I said before was like a fragment of a celestial book. As for the final moment when you have achieved a balance but are faced with a choice, it is up to you to decide whether to break the balance."

"Everyone's path is different. You shouldn't completely replicate what I say, but rather forge your own path. Perhaps you can go further that way."

"Uncle-Master's words are too profound! I'm still just a kid, I should be thinking about what to eat and what to play."

Cheng Xiao smiled, not deliberately trying to force her thoughts onto Jing Yuan. She was right; this was not something she should be considering right now.

Cheng Xiao ruffled Jing Yuan's white hair into a bird's nest and led Jing Yuan toward the port.

"Uncle-Master, you've messed up my hair again!"

"Kyungwon's hair is like a lion's mane, he looks like a big cat."

"Um...don't make that judgment!"

Master Yaofeng sent a message saying that he had disembarked from the spaceship and was planning to board a star raft at Liuyun Ferry.

"Jingyuan, go buy some snacks, it's getting a bit boring while we wait."

"Uncle-Master, send the money!"

Cheng Xiao took out a thousand coins from his sleeve, a small, heavy bag.

"The extra money is your allowance."

"Yay!"

Jing Yuan ran off happily; how much kickback she could collect depended on her own wisdom.

Just as Cheng Xiao was admiring the starry rafts coming and going in the sky, Jing Yuan encountered an uninvited guest.

Danfeng and Jingyuan met in front of a shop; this was not their first meeting.

Danfeng had some guesses about Jingyuan's appearance alone.

"Heh, isn't this the brat who's always hanging around with Kagami? What's he doing here all alone today?"

"Greetings, Lord Dragon Lord!"

Knowing that the enemy was strong and he was weak, Jing Yuan put on a well-behaved and polite demeanor.

Danfeng had socialized with too many politicians and officials, and she could see through Jingyuan's pretense at a glance.

"Heh, why put on airs in front of me? I have no problem with you, and even if she is your master, I just wanted to test her skills."

Jing Yuan swallowed hard. Although she didn't know how her master and the Dragon Lord had met, the rivalry between them was very obvious, and she could only hide behind her master every time.

"I'm here with my martial uncle to pick up my grandmaster!"

Upon hearing this, Danfeng's golden eyes lit up.

"Where is your martial uncle? He invited me here, take me to see him quickly!"

"Hmm...but my master asked me to buy some snacks at the port. Perhaps you could wait for me a while, Lord Dragon Lord?"

"Tsk, what trouble? Boss! I'll take both boxes of snacks! Send them straight to the port!"

Danfeng generously spent lavishly, while Jingyuan revealed a knowing smile.

She's now got all of Cheng Xiao's thousand patrol arrows! It's a huge profit!

Cheng Xiao, who was waiting, saw Jing Yuan and Dan Feng approaching and patted the seat next to him.

After Danfeng sat down, he asked:

"Cheng Xiao! Is your master considered an elder in your family?"

"Of course it counts."

Danfeng understood and prepared to make a good impression on Yaofeng to increase her favor.

Just as Danfeng was about to move next to Chengxiao, Jingyuan plopped down between the two of them, still eating the snacks he had just bought.

"Uncle-Master! You should eat something too!"

"it is good."

Danfeng was furious. What a nuisance!