Xingtetsu: Why is the captain on the train?

"Luofu can handle the [Star Core] disaster, but it will require a lot of manpower and resources. If we let Kafka roam the Immortal Boat, it will be a disaster." Jing Yuan said here, and became a little serious. "Since the hunter has lured you here, we might as well go with the flow. As the General of Cloud Cavalry, I will give you the convenience of moving on the Immortal Boat. Everyone, can you lure Kafka out and arrest him in one fell swoop?"

"Of course, there is no problem with this. It's a letter of allegiance. One is not too little, and two is not too little!" The captain smiled. "But, General, do you have any information about where Kafka is?"

"Liuyun Ferry." Jing Yuan smiled and looked at the captain.

The captain's mind flashed with electricity, and he quickly connected all the things he had seen and heard since the train arrived at the Immortal Boat. He immediately figured out a connection and raised his eyes to look at Jing Yuan, "So, Judge Xue Yi is on the way to arrest Kafka?"

Jing Yuan looked at the captain in surprise, but shook his head seriously. "The internal affairs of the Ten Kings Division have always been independent of the overall affairs of the Immortal Boat. Kafka's people are not enough to cause the Ten Kings Division to send out [arrests] to hunt them down."

"I understand." The captain nodded slightly, "This commission..."

"Captain, you decide." When the captain hesitated, Lao Yang spoke directly and gave up the right to make the decision.

It has been a long time since he had such an easy life where he could leave all the brain-consuming tasks to others and just be a thug.

Whether it was as the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance or now.

"I accepted it on behalf of the train." The captain smiled slightly.

"Excellent, it's a deal." Jing Yuan nodded vigorously, smiling brightly, "I will give the order now, and ask Yukong to share all the information, and send out elite personnel to assist you in going to Liuyundu to start the search."

"If you all show your sincerity to Xianzhou, Xianzhou will definitely show its sincerity in return." Jing Yuan looked at the captain and then nodded, "Then I will take my leave first."

As the words fell, the shadow disappeared.

The five people on the train gathered together.

"This General Yunqi has such a sharp tongue." Xing was the first to speak, and drew nods of agreement from the captain and Lao Yang.

"All the [Cloud Rider Generals] in the Xianzhou Alliance are [Hunting] Envoys who are personally blessed by [Hunting] Lan. Jing Yuan is even more famous as a wise general in the star sea. Someone in the Genius Club has analyzed that this General Jing Yuan is probably more than just a [Hunting] Envoy. Who knows, he may even have one foot on the path of [intellectual] destiny." The captain crossed his arms, his eyes darkened, "But none of this matters."

"What do you mean?" Walter looked at the captain.

"The Immortal Ship doesn't allow us to get involved in the Star Core, but it generously lets us participate in the capture of the Star Core Hunter. We can participate, but it deliberately skipped a Star Core Hunter." The captain shrugged. "Speaking of bait, the one who was deliberately ignored should be the best bait to catch Kafka. At least it's better than us."

"Blade...right?" Xing pondered for a moment, and immediately recalled the image that Kafka showed to everyone on the train.

"That Blade, I'm afraid, has escaped." Yuexia thought for a moment, and suddenly said, "The judge of the Ten Kings Division is probably chasing Blade, and is also trying to find Kafka's whereabouts..."

"Otherwise, she wouldn't be so embarrassed to bring us to Tianbosi for such a small matter, and would come and go in such a hurry." Yuexia's eyes turned to the captain.

"You can think so, but it's not comprehensive enough." The captain shook his head.

"Eh?" Sanyueqi, who originally agreed and thought he had caught up with the train of thought, was stunned for a moment and turned his gaze to the captain, "Isn't this comprehensive enough?"

"The fourth force?" Xing looked at the captain.

During the verbal confrontation between the captain and Jing Yuan just now, Xing had been thinking about the logic and the various messages hidden in their words.

"Yes, the fourth force. What's important is not who Xue Yi is arresting, but that she is not arresting Kafka or Ren." The captain exhaled softly, "In other words, what I told Jing Yuan and Yu Kong about the so-called four forces has been confirmed."

Confirm...?

Xing immediately started thinking, and quickly reviewed in his mind the communication between the captain and the official forces of the immortal ship [Luofu] after entering the Tianbo Division. "As long as Xue Yi is chasing someone who is not related to the [Star Core Hunter], then it is most likely the fourth party!"

"That's right." The captain nodded.

"There are still doubts, why do you say it is confirmed?" San Yueqi felt that he could not keep up with the captain's logical thinking at all. "Isn't there still a blade? He ran away, and the judge went to chase him. It makes sense."

"March, it's very simple." The Star Core Spirit turned to look at the silly March, "Is there a big difference between chasing the Snow Blade and chasing Kafka? Consider it from the official standpoint of [Luo Fu]? If they can really find the trace of the [Star Core Hunter], do they still need us?"

March was stunned for a moment, then reacted immediately.

[Star Core Hunters] are members of an organization. No matter how much trouble they cause on the Immortal Boat, there will always be a time when they meet each other.

So Chasing Blade is very different from Chasing Kafka?

Not really.

The premise is that the people of the [Ten Kings Division] are really hunting down the [Star Core Hunter].

The need for a train group means that the [Star Core Hunter] has disappeared right under Luofu's nose.

They have all disappeared, who can the Ten Kings Division pursue?

In other words, for something as big as the [Star Core Hunter], even if the Ten Kings Bureau operates independently of the official authorities, they would not fail to report it.

Therefore, the target that the judge of the Ten Kings Division is pursuing is really not the [Star Core Hunter], otherwise Jing Yuan would not have needed to involve the train.

Therefore, the fourth party, after a logical sorting out, appeared in front of everyone on the train.

Chapter 83: General Shen Ce's Mansion

"Master Taibu, what do you think of the envoy of [Shou Wen Huo Zu], including the people on the Starry Sky Train?"

In Changletian, General Shen Ce's Mansion, Jing Yuan, who had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and looked at the shadow in front of him.

The petite girl put one hand on her waist, looking helpless, and said unhappily, "How do you see it? Use your eyes. The way of heaven is clear and the human heart is subtle. Do I have to tell fortunes to predict their good or bad intentions?"

"Oh, that's not necessary. The train trip has nothing to do with the [Star Core]. I can be sure of that." Jing Yuan narrowed his eyes and changed the subject, "But...Ren's escape is very strange. Someone helped him, but it wasn't the [Star Core Hunter], and it's even less likely to be the [Secret of the King of Medicine]."

The Grand Master of the Taibu Division was silent for a moment. "That captain's ability to unravel a mystery is a bit terrifying."

"Yes, the fourth party." Jing Yuan raised his hand and gently tapped his forehead. "When he asked about Judge Xue Yi, I didn't even react."

"But the words have been spoken, and it's too late to change them." Jing Yuan sighed in distress.

Fu Xuan just stared at Jing Yuan with a helpless expression as if to say, "Keep pretending, I really believe it."

"Come to think of it...what Fu Qing said about seeing with eyes, was it your eyes? Or..." Jing Yuan said, his gaze unconsciously turned to the forehead of Fu Xuan's phantom.

There is a foreign object on the forehead of Master Taibu.

That is a gift from the [Wisdom] Master Boshi, a [Sky Eye] that brings together the concepts of 'deduction' and 'calculation' to the extreme.

"Hmph." Fu Xuan snorted softly. The petite woman even snorted coquettishly. "Of course, they are my eyes. The people on the Starry Sky Train are not enough for me to use my eyes to detect good or bad luck. What the general can see, I can naturally see as well."

"In general, thanks to Mr. Fu's wisdom, I will rely on you for everything that happens next."

It would have been better if Jing Yuan didn't say anything. After saying this, Fu Xuan put his hands on his hips and stared at Jing Yuan with dissatisfaction, "If you rely on me, then you should step down and let others take over."

"It's not the right time yet. If anything unexpected happens, I will have to bear the responsibility as a general. In the current situation, if I just leave, not only will it put Fu Qing in an unjust position, but Lord Hua will also blame me. Even if I am no longer in this position, I will not be able to escape punishment." Jing Yuan spread his hands helplessly.

Almost instinctively, Fu Xuan narrowed his eyes, feeling that he smelled something fishy, "General...you didn't deliberately let that 'Blade' get away?"

"How can I be as prophetic as Fu Qing? The Cloud Cavalry's poor guarding is of course my fault." Jing Yuan shook his head helplessly, "I am really hurt that Fu Qing misses me like this."

"You'd better not have any." Fu Xuan snorted, "Anyway, according to the agreement, you should fulfill your promise to recommend me at the next Six Imperials meeting."

"Of course." Jing Yuan smiled brightly.

"Well, I'm in Taibusi, waiting for the train to bring the person back." Fu Xuan looked at Jing Yuan deeply.

Once the seeds of doubt are planted, there will always be countless evidence to water and fertilize them, but Fu Xuan will not question General Jing Yuan's position. His plan must be beneficial to Xianzhou, there is no need to doubt that.

But... there's always a price to pay.

Everything you do has a price, some are light, some are heavy, that’s all.

Fu Xuan's projection disappeared in General Shen Ce's mansion.

Jing Yuan turned his gaze to the outside of the general's mansion and suddenly sighed, "The documents on the table, the weeds in the flowerbed, and the troubles on the fairy boat, these are the only three things that I can't clean up no matter how hard I try."

The young guard who had been standing by Jing Yuan's desk knew that the general was talking to him, so he spoke frankly, "General, it's no secret that Fu Taibu wants to take your position."

"Yeah, didn't she just say it herself?" Jing Yuan smiled, "Fu Qing is indeed very capable. If she can get rid of her straightforward temper, I should retire."

"The matter of the [Star Core] is not a big deal, but as for the 'Blade', if he escapes, we can just catch him back." The young guard looked at the general calmly, "You only need to give the order, and Yanqing will go back to do it."

"I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious." Jing Yuan shook his head at the boy, "Of course I know that you want to do something and then accomplish it. It's only natural for young people to be full of energy."

Yan Qing frowned slightly and said nothing.

"But, if you want to take the title of [Sword Master]..." Jing Yuan paused for a moment, and recalled the teacher who had said the same thing to him. He couldn't help but laugh at himself, "You can't act casually, let alone fight with a wanted criminal."

"You have to be patient. The [Star Core] disaster is caused by many forces, and it needs to be built up slowly. If a single sword can break this great trend and wipe out the hidden pieces in the game, then I will personally take up my sword and go into battle. What's the harm?"

Yan Qing was stunned for a moment, then bowed his head, "Yan Qing understands."

"Then tell me, what do you understand?" Jing Yuan looked at Yan Qing and tested the guard in front of him with interest.

"Where did the [star core] come from? Was it brought by the fourth force as mentioned by the captain?" Yan Qing bowed to Jing Yuan and expressed his thoughts.

"Yes." Jing Yuan nodded, but then shook his head. "You are so impatient and want to hunt down the Blade, so you think that the [Star Core] must be related to them, right?"

"......Yes." Yan Qing hesitated briefly, but still expressed his straightforward thoughts.

"You are wrong." Jing Yuan shook his head, "You have only heard of the name of the [Star Core Hunters], but you don't know their style."

"Style?" Yan Qing frowned.

"They are not even afraid of a force like the Interstellar Peace Company. They directly reveal their identities when doing things. The Xianzhou Alliance is no better than the Company, so why should they be afraid of the Xianzhou?" Jing Yuan smiled. "So, if they say it was not done by them, then it is really not done by them. At most, they know about it and are taking advantage of it."

Yan Qing was silent for a moment, but finally expressed his doubts. At the same time, he stared at Jing Yuan with a bit of suspicion, "General, is your judgment a bit... arbitrary?"

Just now, Taibu Fuxuan guessed that Jingyuan deliberately let the "Blade" go based on Jingyuan's style of doing things.

And Yan Qing...he and Jing Yuan had seen Ren being escorted by Yunqi together.

The general didn't say it himself, but Yanqing was not stupid, he could see...

Jingyuan and that blade have an old relationship.

"Arbitrary?" Jing Yuan was silent for a moment, but nodded, "It is indeed a bit arbitrary, but it does not affect the result. I will not make a mistake on this point."

So Yanqing stopped talking.

Blade came with dignity, saying that there were three prices, just to settle the old things...

According to Jingyuan's understanding of what happened in the past.

The blade is unbalanced.

Among the three people, there is still one person who has not paid the price yet.

In other words, the price he paid was not enough!

Chapter 84: The Fox Reveals Its True Colors

"Dear guests, I am here to show my respect."

Xingchahai, a fox girl with black hair and black fur took the initiative to greet the people who were walking out of the Tianbosi train.

"Who are you?" Old Yang, who was standing side by side with the captain, frowned slightly and glanced at the smiling fox girl in front of him.

"I, Tingyun, have already given orders to the Sky Control Director. I will be in charge of accompanying you all for the next period of time." The fox girl named Tingyun bowed slightly, glanced at the people on the Starry Sky Train, and blinked her eyes playfully, saying, "I can only make a living by relying on the Sky Ship Directorate. The old man, the Director, is busy with many things and cannot accompany you on the Immortal Boat, so he has left you all in my care."

"She also instructed that all the food, clothing and expenses of everyone on the immortal boat should be recorded in the account of the Tianbosi, which can be regarded as a demonstration of the hospitality of our immortal boat."

"I wonder what Miss Tingyun's identity is?" The captain continued cheerfully, "I see Miss Tingyun is very noble, she doesn't look like someone who eats the emperor's food."

"No problem. I am the representative of the Tianbosi Merchant Group [Minghuo]. What you said is not wrong, but not completely right either." Tingyun looked at the captain and smiled slightly.

"Royal merchant, huh?" Walter raised his hand and pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose.

This is really an ancient term. In Lao Yang's own era, the term could only be used hundreds of years ago.

"That's why I understand it." Tingyun nodded with a smile.

"Why don't you say 'thank you Aunt Yukong'?" Xing grabbed Sanyueqi's sleeve and complained in a low voice.

"I won't say it, I always feel like I've seen this scene before." San Yue Qi stuck out his tongue, crossed his arms, and stroked his arms. "Just now in Tian Bo Si, I was afraid that the helmsman would smash the cup as a signal and dozens of swordsmen would rush out... Cocolia almost left me with a psychological trauma."

"However, since the government is reimbursing me, I would feel a little sorry for Aunt Yukong's kindness if I don't experience the customs and culture of Xianzhou." Xing said, turning his gaze to Tingyun.

Miss Fox smiled and said, "My dear guests, I'm afraid you haven't realized the significance of why the lady Si Duo arranged for me to receive you all."

Yuexia pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Eating, drinking and having fun, Miss Tingyun is good at it?"

"Of course, Miss Tingyun, as a representative of the merchant group, usually interacts with merchants and nobles. It is a compulsory course to please people and handle things delicately." The captain blocked Tingyun's opportunity to speak and continued Yuexia's words, "However, we also have General Jingyuan's instructions at the moment. Now is not the time to think about eating, drinking and having fun."

"What do you think, Miss Tingyun?" The captain turned and looked at Tingyun.

Tingyun smiled, as if he was satisfied with the captain's awareness, and nodded in agreement, "Indeed."

After hearing what the captain said, everyone on the train reacted. Tingyun's words almost turned the atmosphere of business into one of rest and fun.

The distinguished guest spoke all the time with some official rhetoric, praising and leading... and almost led everyone's thoughts astray.

I guess, the helmsman of the Tianbo Division is still a little upset?

But it shouldn't be like this... Jing Yuan personally commissioned the task, and Yukong Siduo also accepted it in person. He gathered manpower and mobilized elite troops. Why did he have to make such a small matter with the guide and deliberately disgust people?

"I didn't mean to do that." The fox girl blinked at the captain, "The Taibusi has ordered that the arrest operation must wait for an 'auspicious time'."