This heroine is so despicable

"It's the devil's Yin body."

Tingyun explained with a serious expression.

"The immortality of the people on the Immortal Boat ultimately comes from the power of the Longevity Plague and Disaster Ancestor. When their lifespan is about to end, they will suffer from this 'immortality disease'..."

"Longevity...disease?"

"Correct."

Tingyun sighed:

"You can understand it as a kind of madness caused by accumulated emotions and memories... But... this time is different from the past. There has never been such a concentrated outbreak before. Even many Cloud Cavalry soldiers have lost control and become possessed..."

The Cloud Cavalry on the side also added with sympathy:

"Moreover, ordinary demonic bodies will not undergo such horrific mutations. As you can see, their appearances have become extremely terrifying, like monsters. This is different from my previous understanding of demonic bodies..."

Xing, Sanyue and Uncle Yang exchanged glances with each other - the star core always induces disasters in different forms, and it is very likely that this large-scale possession is a manifestation of this.

March couldn't help but ask:

"Then... is there no way to cure this kind of demonic body? Is it possible for them to change back?"

Tingyun shook his head:

"It is no exaggeration to say that Xianzhou's medical skills are the best in the world, but the only problem is that it has been difficult to cure the demonic body for thousands of years..."

After thinking for a while, she said to Xing and others:

"When you encounter a demon, please do not hold back. From the moment they fall, their reason and morality have collapsed. They are no longer our comrades. The only thing we can do is to liberate them."

Xing nodded thoughtfully:

"I understand. Those who enter the devil must be killed."

[I feel like this is not a good thing to say...]

Continuing forward, what was even stranger was that in addition to the possessed Cloud Cavalry, there were also some ingenious inventions that had somehow gone out of control - such as incense burners that were originally used to purify the air, stone lion-shaped alarm bells that warned people, and even some floating lighting lamps that looked like fish lanterns...

Now, these guys seemed to have life, wandering around the dock, rushing over to attack anyone they saw. Those fish lanterns could even spit fire and explode, but they were just miscellaneous soldiers after all and posed no threat.

In order to facilitate the blockade of the roads leading to the ship, the Yunqi troops stationed here blocked some roads with containers as roadblocks.

Fortunately, Uncle Yang just waved his hand and controlled the gravity field to open up a path, saving everyone a lot of time.

Everyone soon arrived at the dock, where there were some star rafts parked here - this thing was a fairy boat-style floating vehicle, which was considered the basic means of transportation for the fairy boat.

"It's not easy to come all the way here. A lot of my tail hair has been rubbed off. Sigh, my beautiful tail..."

Tingyun gently stroked his fluffy tail, then looked at Xing and others.

"Fortunately, there are a few benefactors who have helped us along the way. Look, once we get on the ship to Xingcha Sea and reach a safe area, we don't have to worry about the attacks of the demonic bodies anymore."

Xing raised his eyebrows:

"By the way, the Cloud Cavalry can also control us guys with unknown origins, right?"

"Oh, you have misunderstood, benefactor. I naturally believe you, but I am insignificant and my words are not taken seriously. There is nothing I can do. This matter can only be decided by Master Yukong."

March rolled her eyes:

"I've finally figured it out. You sound very pleasant, but you're actually always on guard against us."

Xing also made a gesture of a big bad wolf catching a little white rabbit:

"If we were really bad guys, we would have captured you right now! Anyway, these two Cloud Riders can't stop us."

Tingyun was still smiling, and even sent two somewhat nervous Yun Cavalry soldiers back to the team, leaving the rest to her.

"I've said that I really believe in you. As a ferryman, I've been to many planets and have seen many tragic scenes of planetary core erosion. Although the immortal ship is powerful, facing a crisis like the star core, it would be icing on the cake if you, the famous unknown guests, could help. I believe that Lord Yukong understands your intentions and will not embarrass you."

[This little fox girl is really good at talking. Since it’s like this, let’s just go.]

Xing glanced at the star ships:

"So, does any of us have a driver's license?"

"No need for you to trouble yourself. As a ferryman, steering a star raft is a necessary skill for our line of work. Please take a seat on the boat."

The interior layout of the Xingcha is very familiar, and it seems to be not much different from ordinary vehicles, except that the material of the car body seems to be made of some extremely hard wood, and it is magically integrated.

The four-seater car had just enough space for one person, so Xing quickly chose the co-pilot seat and watched Tingyun drive with interest.

"I wanted to ask before, what are Miss Tingyun's tail and ears?"

"Ah, benefactor, don't you know about our fox tribe?"

So Tingyun gave Xing a brief introduction to the history of the fox people while driving.

The ancestors of the fox people share the same roots as the ancestors of the Buli people, one of the abundant peoples. Both were enlightened by the gift of abundance and were endowed with immortality.

But later, the Buli people treated the fox people as slaves and cannon fodder, and drove them to conquer the outer space, so they got to know the Xianzhou Alliance through fighting.

The fox people seized the opportunity to revolt as a clan and defected to the Immortal Boat side. The latter naturally accepted the fox people's joining. Now, fox people can be seen on all six Immortal Boats of the alliance.

"Of course, although we fox people are also considered long-lived, we are not like the immortal boat people who can live for thousands of years. We only have a lifespan of about three or four hundred years. The immortal boat people are definitely short-lived..."

Three or four hundred years is still a short-lived species, which is a bit Versailles, but...wait...

"So...how old is Miss Tingyun?"

[Tingyun Tingyun is three years old~]

The latter held the joystick and smiled:

"A girl's age is a very private topic. I can only tell you, benefactor, that once a fox person reaches adulthood, they will not look old. So you cannot judge a fox person's age just by looking at their appearance."

[Oh no, this time the girl might really be three hundred years older than me]

Sanyue in the back seat sighed:

"Ah... that sounds great. I also want to keep the youthful face of an 18-year-old when I am 70 or 80..."

"Speaking of which, my benefactors, there is one thing I am still unclear about."

Tingyun smiled and changed the subject.

"——The train has arrived at the Immortal Boat. Could it be that it is just to help Luofu solve the trouble caused by the star core? If you say 'yes', I will have to give you a few words of advice."

Uncle Yang heard that the other party seemed to have something else to say:

"Miss Tingyun, just speak frankly."

"Well... well, my boss, Lord Yukong, is a very thoughtful person, and you all came at such an unfortunate time. At that time... I guess she will question you - Luofu discovered the star core only a few days ago, and the Xingcha Sea is completely closed. How did you know about the star core in advance?"

"Uh...this..."

March was suddenly speechless - of course it was because the Star Core Hunter suggested that they come - this was obviously not something that could be said.

Tingyun looked at the silence of the few people and smiled again with narrowed eyes:

"In short, the benefactors of the Starry Sky Train, regardless of gains and losses, regardless of rewards, and willing to take risks to run for others, make me admire them. However, the powerful Xianzhou bosses will inevitably be suspicious when they first hear your intentions... Therefore, the benefactors must think of their words in advance to avoid unpleasantness."

The Star Chariot soon arrived at the center of the Star Chariot Sea.

Compared to the port where the disaster occurred, the situation here is obviously still normal, but it is obvious that it has still been affected.

From time to time on the street, you can see guards or a team of Cloud Cavalry patrolling, and there are many people gathered on the roadside, discussing something with serious expressions. When passing by them, you can occasionally hear them discussing the blockade of the port.

But... that's all. The shops on the roadside are still open as usual. It is obvious that Xianzhou has not entered a complete state of emergency. Perhaps the bigwigs think that the situation is still under control.

"My dear benefactors, this is Xingcha Sea, the largest port in Luofu. Do you see the tallest building in the city? That is the headquarters of Tianbosi. If it were normal times, I would have taken you on a tour and fulfilled my hospitality, but now is an emergency, so let's go and see Lord Yukong as soon as possible."

Uncle Yang immediately said that some preparations must be made for the audience with the Six Ministers, and asked Miss Tingyun to inform them first, and they would wait at the gate of Sichen Palace later.

Tingyun seemed a little worried, but finally nodded and left.

Watching him leave, San Yue Qi suddenly became anxious:

"What should we do? I have a feeling we might be in trouble again."

Xing looked at March strangely:

"Why do you say that?"

"Think about it, we seem to have experienced this plot in Beloberg, right? We first arrived at a place, encountered a few small enemies and dealt with them, then met a local official, who then took us into the city to meet the boss here... Then wouldn't the next step be another breakdown in the negotiations?"

Xing frowned when he heard this:

"It seems to be true... Then... Who should we hijack later? I think Tingyun is pretty good."

"I think you're targeting her!"

Sanyue looked at Xing unhappily.

"Don't think I didn't notice it because you were staring at her tail and ears the whole time. You never looked away!"

"But... those are real fox tails and ears. They look furry and fluffy. Doesn't Sanyue want to try them?"

"Hey, you said this... well... I kind of want to, but... it's not good to touch someone rashly. I've seen in many works that tails and ears might be someone's sensitive spots!"

"Yes, maybe Miss Tingyun really has that kind of 'switch that makes everyone go limp when touched'."

"Hey, that shouldn't be the case, right?"

"It's very possible. You see, cats become quiet just by pulling their necks, don't they?"

Uncle Yang looked at the two people who had already started discussing the feel of the tail and how to pet a fox, and he held his forehead. He couldn't help but interrupt their conversation:

"I think we don't need to be too nervous. The Xianzhou Alliance has always been reasonable and will not arrest us rashly without any evidence... However, when the helmsman meets us, he will definitely ask a series of questions. If we answer carelessly, it is likely to be met with vigilance and hostility, and it will be doubly difficult for us to act."

Some concerns in March:

"Then...should we make a confession first? Or how about you, Uncle Yang, do it. I'm not good at speaking, and Xing, she..."

Thinking back to Beloberg's performance throughout the trip, March's mouth twitched.

"It's better not to say anything about Xing, although... in most cases you are proven to be right in the end..."

Star shrugged:

"In fact, I also think we don't need to be nervous - because usually problems will occur when things seem fine in March. If we worry about it now, maybe everything will go well."

"Hey! That's a bit too much! Am I such a bad person?"

While they were chatting, Tingyun finally came back.

"My dear benefactors, I have already reported your situation to Lady Yukong. She is waiting for you in the Sichen Palace. I have official business to attend to, so I will not go in~"

[Fox lady! You haven't even touched her yet! ]

So the three of them followed the officials of the Sichen Palace and went inside.

The interior decoration style here is still very fairy-like, but also very cyber-feeling - in the center of the hall is a holographic projection of a fairy ship, and on both sides are several rows of computer-like terminals. Many staff members are busy working, and it can be seen that this place is a bit like a large command room.

The one who greeted them was another fox lady - she looked less charming than Tingyun, but more mature and steady. If I had to say...

[It feels a bit like Ningguang, but the voice... is really strange, and sounds so familiar]

Yukong's eyes swept over the crowd:

"Dear guests of the Starry Sky Train, I am the helmsman of the Skyship Division. Tingyun has already informed me of your purpose..."

Xing kept subconsciously staring at Yukong's ears and tail, thinking in his heart how wonderful it would be if he could stroke Tingyun and her at the same time, one on the left and one on the right. So much so that he didn't hear clearly what the other person was saying.

It wasn't until the other party bluntly refused their participation in helping to seal the star core that Xing came to his senses.

"...In short, the matter of the star core is an internal affair of the Immortal Boat Alliance. The Star Train has no need to intervene. To show respect, I have specially met with you to convey the final decision, which cannot be changed."

[As a fellow fox lady, this one looks quite serious, unlike Tingyun, who seems coquettish]

Xing also thought so. It would be easier to get closer to Tingyun, so she should get the fox girl first. So she nodded immediately and turned to leave:

"Then we won't bother you anymore, we'll leave first!"

"No, you can't leave."

"Hey, this is a bit too much."

Sanyue put her hands on her hips - she didn't allow him to help, nor did she allow him to leave. What did this mean? Uncle Yang said that Xianzhou was reasonable.

Yukong continued:

"I retrieved the entry and exit records of Xingcha Sea. Not long ago, someone hacked into the system, opened the Jade Realm Gate, and guided your Starry Sky Train into the Immortal Boat..."

"And the person who hacked into the system was very skilled. He even left a mark on purpose, as if to provoke me. I know this person, 'Silver Wolf'. She is a member of the Star Core Hunters. The company has offered her a high reward... What's your explanation for this?"