Collapse Iron: I just transmigrated! You want me to save the Black Tower?!

As for giving the mirror flow...

Jiang Jiu put the golden blood away, leaned back, and lay back in the chair.

"No, we can't give it to them, at least not now. This timeline needs to deal with the Iron Tomb, and there's no guarantee that we won't have to deal with breeding in the next timeline. If we use up our trump cards in this timeline, how will we fight in the next one?"

Live for today, for tomorrow we may die.

[Exactly! Speedrun x1]

Jiang Jiu smirked: "You mean in the next timeline, you're watching the insects fight the War of the Abundance Gods while you're controlling the Iron Tomb, and then you go fight the Burning Wind?"

"Then I'm awesome."

Oh, that's very unfortunate.

I don't know why, but I feel really, really looking forward to the God Wars... hehehe...

Jiang Jiu shrugged.

"Actually, my first thought wasn't about golden blood. I was halfway through thinking of a solution when I suddenly remembered that I had a drop of golden blood."

He rested his chin on his hand and thought for a moment.

“I’m thinking about whether I can take Kagami Ryu to do something that can better showcase his value and directly attract Nanuk’s attention so that he can be promoted on the spot.”

How to do it?

"Um......"

Jiang Jiu opened his phone and started searching for food guides in Luofu.

Reproduction remains, the God Wars plan, Onphalus's bomb... all those messy things were temporarily replaced by a picture of osmanthus cake on the phone's virtual screen.

He said casually as he browsed through the pictures of pastries.

"I wonder if Ruan Mei prefers sweet or bland tea? Should we prepare some more good tea? Hmm... it should be sweet, I suppose."

"It seems like we could also take her to see the rebirth cycle of the Vidyadharas? That thing is considered a miracle of life. I wonder if she would be interested?"

Chapter 84 What terrible future did you foresee?

The next morning, Jiang Jiu "bumped into" General Shence of the Immortal Boat while wandering around the market.

Jiang Jiu pinched his chin and asked curiously.

"Can't the Immortal Ship find another person? Why did they send you to watch over me again?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Yuan's smile remained unchanged; instead, he appeared somewhat innocent.

"What makes you say that? This market is bustling with activity. Jing Yuan sometimes wants to take a stroll and experience the local life. How does that make him a supervisor?"

He now held a paper package, which emitted a sweet aroma of pastries. "Your Excellency Jiang Jiu has quite the refined taste, coming to shop so early in the morning... Is it to welcome distinguished guests?"

Jiang Jiu glanced at the pastries in his hand, then looked at the exquisite pastries she had just bought, and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "Same here, General Shence. It's quite a coincidence that we happen to be in the same place and have such similar tastes, even though you're so busy with state affairs."

Jiang Jiu deliberately emphasized the words "just right" because of his perverse sense of humor.

"It was fate."

Jing Yuan readily agreed, seemingly oblivious to the barb in Jiang Jiu's words, and naturally walked to Jiang Jiu's side, walking alongside him.

Jiang Jiu didn't say anything.

Whatever.

Anyway, if an ordinary person comes, he has to be careful not to get too close to prevent any intangible influences.

Oh right, there are almost no ordinary people on the Immortal Ship.

Jiang Jiu suddenly remembered something.

Hiss... It seems that the envoys of the Immortal Ship are appointed by themselves. This means that if you really want to go to war with the Immortal Ship, as long as everyone is alive, the envoy-level combat power will always be there.

Hmm, just how insane did the two sides have to be in the simulation to reach that outcome?

Just then, Jing Yuan suddenly spoke.

"Ms. Ruan Mei is very knowledgeable, especially skilled in the way of life, and has done a lot of research on reproduction. With her help, the Alliance is more confident in controlling this plan. We have to thank you for making this connection."

"It's just a matter of each getting what they need."

Jiang remained noncommittal, picked up a small, delicate lotus-shaped pastry and looked at it; it was quite pretty.

“Ruan Mei has always been interested in these kinds of difficult problems. I just passed on a message. What really convinced her was the Black Tower’s reputation and your remains.”

He paused, then looked at Jing Yuan with a half-smile: "Speaking of which, General, your personal accompaniment isn't to sound out Ruan Mei's opinion beforehand, is it...?"

Jiang Jiu didn't finish her sentence, but her smile deepened, tinged with amusement, as she lowered her head to continue selecting pastries.

After all, it was a gift for Ruan Mei when they first met.

You should choose carefully.

If you're interested in pastries, you can't be interested in him!

Jing Yuan was unfazed by his probing and said with a smile, "Your Excellency is overthinking it. Ms. Ruan Mei has a unique personality and extraordinary insights. It is an honor for the Immortal Ship that she has come here."

"It is Jingyuan's duty, so he naturally hopes that everything goes smoothly and that she can feel at home and speak freely."

"As for her words... given Ms. Ruan Mei's status and wisdom, how could others easily find out? Let nature take its course."

His words were perfectly watertight.

This not only expressed their concern and cleared them of suspicion, but also elevated Nguyen Mai to a very high position.

To be honest, the general's eloquence is truly remarkable.

Jiang Jiu shrugged, paid for the lotus-shaped pastries, and then turned to another stall selling candied plums and amber walnuts.

"The general is quite right, it's best to let things take their course, but..."

He picked up a plum, held it up to the light, and laughed, "What's natural for a genius can sometimes be a storm for an ordinary person. I hope you've reinforced the lab beforehand."

This serves as a reminder.

The Black Tower had mentioned Ruan Mei's research style a couple of times, and Jiang Jiu himself knew a little about it before he transmigrated. Regardless of what she was doing, it was definitely not some kind of gentle and harmless research.

Jing Yuan's expression became more serious.

"The Marshal has already ordered that the Industrial Construction Department procure the experimental site according to the highest standards. Please rest assured. If there are any oversights, please feel free to point them out."

Jiang Jiu paused, glanced at Jing Yuan, and chuckled, "General, you're putting me on the spot! Fine, for the sake of the pastries and..."

He thought about it.

"Since the scenery is quite nice, I'll try my best to remind you. But let me be clear: if Ruan Mei really wants to do something outrageous, I may not be able to stop her, and I may not even want to."

His words were almost coldly honest, and very clear.

He can help, but don't expect him to completely side with the Immortal Ship and restrain another genius.

Jing Yuan was not surprised, and simply nodded: "With your words, I understand. In any case, the Immortal Boat is grateful for your help."

The two strolled around for a while longer, and Jiang Jiu bought quite a few snacks and pastries, practically sweeping up all the well-regarded desserts in the market.

Jingyuan patiently accompanied him, occasionally buying a little something himself, creating an atmosphere that was strangely harmonious.

Some passersby recognized General Shence and bowed respectfully, while their curious gazes would also linger on Jiang Jiu. However, Jing Yuan's gentle smile deflected all of this.

Having bought almost everything, Jiang Jiu carried his spoils and prepared to head home.

Before parting, he seemed to suddenly remember something and said to Jing Yuan, "By the way, did they say when Ruan Mei would arrive?"

Jing Yuan replied, "According to the message from Ms. Black Tower, Ms. Ruan Mei's starship has entered Luofu's airspace and is expected to arrive at the Jade Gate in about an hour."

"Afterwards, I will go directly to the arranged accommodation for a short rest."

"The Marshal intends to host a banquet at the Jingyuan Pavilion later to welcome Ms. Ruan Mei and facilitate initial exchanges. Your presence is highly requested."

"Banquet? I might not go. Don't wait for me. We'll see. She might not even like this kind of thing."

Jiang Jiu waved his hand, turned around and left, his figure quickly disappearing around the street corner.

Jing Yuan stood still, his smile slowly fading.

He glanced at the almost untouched pastry in his hand, then looked in the direction Jiang Jiu had left, a glint of light emanating from the depths of his golden eyes.

"Intellect, nothingness, destruction... Genius Club #85... Jiang Jiu, what terrible future do you foresee that makes you so wary of reproduction?"

Given the current situation, anyone can tell that what Xianzhou is trying to do is a troublesome matter.

Everyone else avoids this situation, but he is willing to get involved in this mess to ensure the controllability of breeding.

Is Nguyen Mai's arrival a safety net, or... another variable?

Jingyuan didn't know.

All he knew was that the Immortal Ship would be keeping busy for some time to come.

Two geniuses arrived at the Immortal Ship, each with their own purpose.

I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse.

Chapter 85 The Matter of Turning the Tables

What are you thinking about?

Feixiao sat on the rooftop not far away, waving the wine gourd in his hand at Jingyuan.

Jing Yuan said with a wry smile, "General Feixiao, please don't give me any more trouble right now. I'm already overwhelmed with work."

Feixiao laughed heartily and put away the gourd.

"If you ask me, you shouldn't have gotten involved in this matter so much. Your identity is already very sensitive in the matter of Jingliu, and Jiang Jiu is no pushover either."

Jing Yuan was also somewhat helpless.

He would like to avoid suspicion if possible, but for some reason, Jiang Jiu always contacted him directly during his visits.

He could contact the marshal directly, but for some reason...

All these factors led Hua to believe that Jiang Jiu preferred to talk to Jing Yuan.

After a while...