Is it really okay to click on the Starry Sky technology tree in Star Railway?

"They have absolutely nothing to do with this."

Jing Yuan shook his head and explained patiently, "The Star Core Hunter lured the Starry Sky Train here so openly. Not only did he hack into and open the Jade Realm Gate, he even left a stamp in it provocatively, fearing that others would not know that it was the Star Core Hunter who did it. We are not stubborn people. If we think about it carefully, we will know that this must be to attract our attention, or even to lure us into a feud with the Starry Sky Train, so that the already chaotic Immortal Boat not only has to deal with more complicated internal troubles, but also has to face external threats from forces that are friendly with the Starry Sky Train. This little trick of driving the tiger to eat the wolf, thank Fu Qing for reminding me, otherwise I would not have known it."

"Ah... oh."

Fu Xuan's face froze for a moment, then he put on an attitude of knowing everything, "The affairs of the Immortal Boat are complicated, and you are bound to be exhausted. I am worried that you have not considered this matter and have fallen into a conspiracy. If a disaster occurs because of this, I, the Taibu, will not be able to escape responsibility!"

"Thank you, Mr. Fu, for your foresight. If a disaster were to occur, especially after the rift with the empire behind Governor Chen, the Immortal Boat would probably be in trouble..."

Jing Yuan walked around with his hands behind his back, and said in distress: "Especially torture and detention of important leaders of other countries. These may lead to a war between Xianzhou and that mysterious empire."

"Tsk, we can just face him head-on with the military force of the Immortal Boat... But that's not appropriate. It seems that we should be more polite to him and not force him to stay..." Fu Xuan said in a low voice in deep thought.

Jing Yuan asked curiously, "What is Fu Qing mumbling about?"

Fu Xuan snorted, "I was thinking that you should fulfill your promise to recommend me as a general at the next Six Imperial Council."

"Ah, yes, yes, okay, okay, got it—" Jing Yuan folded his hands and said, "I'll leave the important task to Fu Qing from now on. I still have some important guests to attend to, so Fu Qing go and get busy first."

After saying this, without giving Fu Xuan a chance to speak, Jing Yuan cut off the communication with Fu Xuan.

Thinking of Fu Xuan's character and his stubborn look just now, Jing Yuan felt a headache and couldn't help but sigh.

"The Immortal Boat has had enough troubles. It hasn't had much time to recuperate when the Star Core inexplicably appeared here. The Star Core was not a big deal, but now so many forces have come. It will definitely make things a mess in the future. The Star Core Hunters really... I don't know what they are doing."

"General, you've said too little. Fu Taibu is still eyeing your position." The young man who was sorting something between the bookshelf and the communicator in the hall added, "I'm not afraid of Fu Taibu's succession, but I'm afraid of Fu Taibu's eyeing you."

"Hehehe... She is indeed capable of being a general. You should have seen it just now. Taibu still needs to hone his character."

"Bird food." The boy nodded in agreement.

Jing Yuan nodded slightly: "If that person is just an ordinary person, Xianzhou would not mind bearing some infamy for the sake of the lives of millions of people, but it is not like that! Fu Xuan's temper still needs to be tempered. When it is tempered, I will consider retiring. Now there are more troublesome things to deal with."

"General, don't worry. With just one order from you, Yan Qing will capture the wanted criminal!"

"I know you are anxious. Whatever you want to do or achieve, it is not the right time yet. The title of Sword Master is heavy. You who are fighting for this title must not fight with felons at will."

"General, you still don't believe me..." Yan Qing was about to explain, but was interrupted by Jing Yuan before he could finish his words.

Jing Yuan said slowly: "I want you to be patient. Immortal Boat Peace is different from swordsmanship. Only by taking it step by step can you gain momentum. Moreover, this chess game is full of fog, and the biggest mystery has not yet been solved..."

"General, are you talking about the star core?"

"That's right. The matter of the star core is strange. How did it escape the deduction of the Taibusi and come to the Immortal Boat? Where is it now? I have some clues, but I don't have any evidence yet." Jing Yuan frowned, "That Governor Chen is not like an ordinary person. Not only is he mature, but he noticed my intention when I spoke to him and immediately accepted my trick. Is he really worthy of being the Governor of the Mysterious Empire? He has a clear mind and the power to hold great power."

Yan Qing asked in confusion: "General, what exactly is the position of the Governor?"

"According to my guess, the governor of a star region is in charge of all the political, military and economic affairs of all territories within a star region. He is in charge of the overall situation. His power can only be great, not small. Throughout history, people with such great power have either been important ministers of the country or relatives of the emperor. Only such people can prevent the country from falling into a division."

"Isn't that the same as you, General?"

"Well, maybe even bigger than me."

Jing Yuan explained, "Don't you really understand my style of doing things and why I don't allow you to take action? Just continue to sort out and search for all the information related to the Xinghai Empire. When the guests arrive, just calm down and observe. Maybe you will gain some insights. You must remember that the way of swordsmanship is to cultivate the mind, cultivate the body, and finally cultivate the sword."

As Yan Qing's master, Jing Yuan knows his apprentice's character too well. He has excellent character and is dedicated to self-cultivation. He is a master of swordsmanship and is the best in the world. However, he is hesitant about cultivating his mind and cannot calm down...

Just as Jing Yuan was thinking about other things and Yan Qing was busy sorting out documents in the distance, a Yunqi soldier pushed the door open and came in, leaning over to ask.

"General, Miss Tingyun, the ferryman of the Tianbo Division, is here with a young man."

"Let the distinguished guest in." Jing Yuan raised his hand and said.

Distinguished guest?

The Cloud Cavalry soldier was puzzled. He had been on duty for decades and was surprised that this strange young man he met for the first time was actually the general's guest.

But good subordinates would not ask too many questions. Everyone knew how good Jing Yuan was to them. However, as guards and operators of the Star Ship, remembering the faces of some of the general's acquaintances was a must. After a brief surprise, he immediately stood up and passed on the message.

Soon, the Yunqijun led Chen Lin in, but Tingyun, who led the way for him, did not follow.

Tingyun was so smart that she knew exactly where she should enter and where she shouldn't enter. She turned around and went to the railing near the ferry to kill time.

There were no maids or guards in the front hall, only a young boy who was looking for work in front of the bookshelves and various precision machines. Chen Lin couldn't help but take a few more glances, and then turned his gaze to the man who came from the high platform.

Jing Yuan is tall and wears general's armor. His attire is very dignified, but he does not have the oppressive feeling that is common among those in high positions. Instead, his faint smile makes people approachable.

"Governor Chen has condescended to come and visit me personally. Jing Yuan is too busy with trivial matters to lead the way. I am really sorry."

Chen Lin also walked quickly and smiled and said, "General, you are too polite. I am very frightened to be summoned to see you."

"Hey! This is not a summons." Jing Yuan pretended to be angry, but he was actually observing the expression on Chen Lin's face. "I had a very pleasant conversation with Governor Chen at the Tianbo Division. It's too unfamiliar to call him General. It's better to call him Jing Yuan."

Hearing this, Chen Lin immediately confirmed what he was thinking. This guy must have something to ask him.

He looked calm, his eyebrows slightly raised, and he said with a sunny boy's smile: "General Jingyuan and I hit it off right away. It's a pity that we met too late. You can just call me Chen Lin."

"Alas, Governor Chen Lin, you don't know that as a general, the helmsman under my command was rude. I would like to invite Governor Chen Lin to come over and apologize."

"I'm afraid that if I apologize twice, Chen will owe the general one more apology."

As soon as these words came out, Jing Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "Okay, then I won't talk too much. Governor Chen Lin is a wise man. I want to invite you to discuss the issue of star cores with you. Come this way."

Following Jingyuan to the stage, this was originally Jingyuan's office. I don't know when a bench similar to the one on Jingyuan's side appeared opposite the desk.

"It is not appropriate for me to intervene in the matter of the star core. General Jing Yuan should understand the reason."

As Chen Lin sat down, he heard Jing Yuan say, "The matter of the star core is an internal affair of the Xianzhou, and should be handled by the Xianzhou itself. However, Luofu is now in crisis. In order to avoid innocent people being hurt and to aggravate the disaster, Luofu has blocked all areas. Governor Chen Lin, can you understand?"

"Of course. I will also cooperate with Xianzhou's temporary policy and try not to embarrass General Jingyuan."

"Alas..." Jing Yuan suddenly sighed, pointed at the table and drew with his finger: "The origin of the star core is mysterious. Luofu has Taibu Si to calculate it, but it is still unknown where the star core came from and where it is. Luofu has six departments, each with its own responsibilities. Taibu Si uses divination to predict good and bad luck..."

Sitting in front of the desk, Chen Lin listened with a smile on his face as Jing Yuan introduced the various departments and methods of Xianzhou. Some of the things he talked about even touched upon things that might be secrets. He knew that Jing Yuan must have something else hidden.

It’s not that Chen Lin was willing to listen, but when Jing Yuan told him these half-secret things, he had to listen.

He was not angry. After all, they were on someone else's territory. As long as Jing Yuan wanted him to hear it, he would hear it sooner or later.

As the leader of Luofu, Jing Yuan, who was a general, certainly could not serve as a tourist guide for Chen Lin, introducing the important departments and environments of Xianzhou Luofu, or even the historical events of Xianzhou that many young people were not aware of.

really!

Jing Yuan sighed and said, "Jing Yuan really doesn't know why the star core suddenly appeared in Luofu!"

"General."

Chen Lin narrowed his eyes and asked, "General, are you doubting me and my friends?"

"No, no, no." Jing Yuan shook his head and said, "I'm just asking a friend I get along with if he would have any different ideas if he encountered this situation. If not, just treat it as a small trip, and the Immortal Boat will also be able to deal with the Star Core as it happens."

To the star core, not to the train, and certainly not to yourself.

Jingyuan expressed that he would not be hostile to the train, and would not do anything extreme to break up with himself.

Secondly, these words also gave Chen Lin a way out. Chen Lin heard almost all the major and minor events of the fairy boat before and after the arrival of the star core. If he couldn't answer them, he could still step down. If he could answer them, he could move forward.

Is he testing himself again?

Try to see if you have the ability to communicate with him in the next step?

Chen Lin was holding his hands and thinking rapidly. After a while, he figured out the hidden purpose behind Jing Yuan's behavior.

But the question is what does he want to do next?

After pondering for a while, Chen Lin decided to answer Jing Yuan's question, but before that he had to stack armor.

"If there are any omissions, please don't laugh at me, General."

"Jing Yuan pricked up his ears and listened!"

"If this happened to my planet, and I had the magical skills of the Six Divisions of Luofu, I would have guessed that the star core did not appear out of thin air, but was the work of some foreign enemy who coveted the planet I was in charge of! Otherwise, the star core would never appear without warning."

Chen Lin slowly expressed his thoughts, "Although the Star Core Hunter is a wanted criminal in the interstellar space, and the company has offered a high reward for his capture, as far as I know, the Star Core Hunter's strength should not be enough to carry the star core into Luofu silently without being discovered."

Jing Yuan nodded as if to signal Chen Lin to continue.

"General Jingyuan and Chen's Daoxianzhou have always valued peace. Their sworn enemy is just the greedy and ignorant people of the rich land. The recent frequent activities of the so-called Medicine King Secret Teachings naturally make them a major suspect. However, these still do not solve the mystery of how the star core came."

"Yes."

"The people of Fengrao were beaten by the Yaoqing Immortal Boat and fled in panic. It was hard for them to hold the front line. According to the intelligence provided by the general, several Fengrao envoys were able to prove that they had nothing to do with this matter. It was ruled out that they were sent to Luofu to harass and set up an array. Moreover, it is impossible for the Immortal Boat to fail to discover these things."

Chen Lin raised his finger and said, "First, the Immortal Boat has sophisticated means, and it is impossible for ordinary people to sneak in easily; second, the Medicine King Secret is a major suspicion, but his performance is mediocre and his posturing is obvious, more like cannon fodder; third, the many forbidden areas of the Immortal Boat are beyond the scope of divination. This is the secret of the Immortal Boat, and no one else should know it except me. The probability of a simple external disaster is extremely low, so I would like to make a bold guess."

"Please say."

Chen Lin did not listen to Jing Yuan's words, but instead focused his attention on the front hall.

Jing Yuan noticed his gaze and said with a smile: "This is my disciple Yan Qing. I have already dismissed the others."

"That's good."

Chen Lin squinted his eyes and whispered: "It is difficult for outsiders to know about the many forbidden areas. Only these places can avoid the divination of the Taibusi, so I guess there is a high-ranking insider in Xianzhou who is colluding with the enemy!

General, do you think my guess makes sense?"

At this moment, Jing Yuan's gaze towards Chen Lin changed.

Chapter 129: Contact Agreement; Brotherly Bond

Chen Lin looked relaxed on the surface, but he was actually very panicked inside.

The leader of Luofu is not as weak as the leader of Beloberg. The affairs in the territory and even the things involved are not particularly simple. For example, the "Scale Abyss Realm" that Jing Yuan simply mentioned is actually a restricted area for immortal boats. Not only can ordinary people not enter it, they may not even know of its existence.

Jing Yuan told him about this place. Even though Chen Lin still didn't know why these various forbidden areas were set as restricted areas, he finally knew the secret of Luofu.

A secret that is not deeply rooted is still a secret!

Now that he knew these things, he had to give Jing Yuan a decent explanation no matter what, not only for his own face, but also for Yalilo-VI, who was still in its infancy and unable to compete for interstellar domination.

In desperation, Chen Lin had to show his ease as much as possible. As the saying goes, if you have fabricated the cover of an empire, you have to fabricate more lies for this lie, otherwise you will be scaring tigers and wolves with your own weak skin.

Chen Lin understood that the general was an expert at pretending to be confused, and that his lies with obvious loopholes would be easily discovered. It would be more appropriate to use his own performance to gain the other party's trust. This would achieve unexpected results and avoid the disadvantages brought about by distrustful contact.

But I'm still a little panicked.

"Great! It's really great!" Jing Yuan was silent for a few seconds, then his smile widened, and his pretentious tone and gesture disappeared. "Governor Chen Lin is very wise. He has roughly calculated so many things with the scarce information. It took me a long time to understand the problem. I am really ashamed of myself."

How can this be compared? I can't even understand my own brain, it's like a supercomputer that can figure out all kinds of shit...

Chen Lin thought to himself, his expression unchanged, still smiling and shaking his head gently: "I just came to this conclusion based on the key information compiled by the general. This is incomparable."

"By the way, how can we forget to prepare tea for guests? That's a bad idea." Jing Yuan turned around and called out, "Yan Qing, make tea for Governor Chen Lin. Use the box of tea specially provided by Mao Yuanfeng."

"General Jingyuan's tea is not necessary..."

"No, if it gets out, won't people laugh at me, the Cloud Cavalry General, for not treating guests well?"

Jing Yuan looked at him, sneered, and for the first time expressed his attitude with strong words.

Seeing Jing Yuan's smile, Chen Lin's heart skipped a beat. He wondered what this guy was going to do.

It's tiring to deal with each move, right?

After a cup of hot tea was served, Jing Yuan spoke with interest: "I heard that Governor Chen Lin came to Luofu this time in a private capacity..."

"Yes, General Jing Yuan can rest assured. I am not carrying out any political mission. It's just that for some confidentiality reasons, I need to move with the Starry Sky Train."

"Hahaha, I understand. Now I feel relieved. In that case, is it not convenient to address them by their titles? Let's just do this..."

Jing Yuan stood up and made a proposal: "Governor Chen Lin came here in a private capacity, so I, a small general in Luofu, should also treat him as a private person. In addition, Governor Chen Lin and I had a very pleasant conversation, and we felt like friends and brothers when we first met. Governor Chen Lin looks young and handsome, so is it okay for me to call him my dear brother?"

Although he didn't know what he wanted to do or what his real purpose was, Chen Lin decided to climb up the pole. He wouldn't lose anything anyway.

Don't be fooled by Jing Yuan's young appearance. In fact, when he came here, he had heard Tingyun talk about the longevity of the people in the fairy boat. The seemingly young children on the road might be dozens or even hundreds of years old. The fairy boat system of 200 years old to become an adult can give us a clue.

Therefore, Jing Yuan called him his younger brother, which was an overestimation of him. In fact, Chen Lin was only a child in Xianzhou.

"Then I, your younger brother, will dare to call you brother." Chen Lin picked up the hot tea in the cup, sniffed the fragrance, and drank it carefully.

Chen Lin had some experience in drinking tea. His former boss, the director, was a tea lover. Being trained as a successor, he often spent time with the old director Hu Ranhuabai. What he learned from him was not only management experience, but also skills such as tea and wine tasting.

As my old boss said, when discussing business with people over tea, it is important to appreciate the character of the person and the business.

He just learned the basics.

Chen Lin exclaimed: "This tea is extremely simple. It looks ordinary, but it smells fresh and fragrant. It tastes slightly bitter at first, but then tastes sweet and fragrant. The aftertaste lingers for a long time..."

"If you like it, Yanqing will pack the rest for you later." Jing Yuan waved his hand and started to give things away.

Chen Lin had drunk a lot of good tea, so he was of course very clear that the tea Jing Yuan gave him was definitely not ordinary. Especially since they addressed each other as brothers, he felt a little cautious from the bottom of his heart.

All the gifts bestowed by fate have already been secretly marked with a price.

He saw the gift, but what about the price?