"Perhaps soon, we'll need to invite Diamond to make additional investments, right?"
Oops, I've been entangled by a fool! : Chapter 147 Pack up and send off
After sending off his two ambitious friends with mixed feelings, Jiang Yan had just turned around to return to Klipperburg when Xianzhou's friends collectively walked out with frustrated looks on their faces.
"Xiao Jiang! My mother urged us to go back quickly. The transport spaceship at the airport is ready!" Qingni said listlessly with a pair of fox ears drooping.
Given the leisurely pace of life in the Luofu Immortal Clan, it was common to have the opportunity to leave the Immortal Boat and go on vacation for three to five months, or even a year or two. How could my friends, who had barely had the chance to go out and play since they were born, be willing to go home after just a few days?
"Why would you rush someone home so early? Miss Bronya hasn't even had time to take me to downtown yet!"
Behind Qing Ni, Bai Lu was pouting and reluctantly following her step by step. After seeing Jiang Yan, she immediately complained with a sad face.
Unlike the friendly hospitality of others, the hospitality offered to Bai Lu, a figure comparable in status to a general on a fairy boat, could be described as "accommodating every request." They called in a chef to prepare whatever they wanted, and arranged special events for whatever they wanted. They simply hoped this Dragon Lord wouldn't get into large crowds and cause any accidents, which no one could possibly prevent.
Apart from being strictly guarded like a prisoner, Bai Lu has also been strictly guarded like a big star. When has she ever enjoyed such treatment?
After living a god-like life for a while, Bai Lu almost wanted to invite Dan Heng back to be the Luofu Dragon Lord immediately, and "demote" herself to be the Beloberg Dragon Lord.
This "Beloberg Dragon Lord" was over after only a few days?
No, Xiao Jiang, you have to find a way for me!
Looking at Bai Lu's cute, pleading eyes, Jiang Yan could only respond by shaking his head and smiling bitterly.
Originally, Luofu agreed to let Bai Lu come, probably because he thought that no one would dare to attack this Dragon Lord under the noses of the Interstellar Peace Company and the Luofu warship.
However, it turned out that Aha really dared to do it, and the company and Luofu were tied together and could not afford to offend him.
After Ah Ha transformed Bai Lu into an ethereal spirit, who would dare to keep this Dragon Lord on this planet? What if Ah Ha took a fancy to Bai Lu and forcibly injected her with power to transform her into a Lezi Dragon?
With the Chiming race's continued existence at stake, who's to say whether Ah Ha would find this amusing and deliberately get involved? You know, new races born from the influence of the Star Gods are everywhere, and who knows if Ah Ha would be tempted to join one of them?
Before Jiang Yan could figure out how to appease the visibly unhappy Xiao Longnu, he saw Su Shang, who also looked helpless, and Yan Qing, who was politely saying goodbye to Jeppard, also followed him out:
"There's nothing we can do. A'lu, your identity is different from ours. If danger occurs, it would be strange if the dragon masters didn't urge you to go back. But my brother Yanqing and I are staying well in the Silver Mane Iron Guard, so why are we called back?" Su Shang complained with regret.
Martial arts aren't something you can cultivate behind closed doors with a few manuals or a teacher. Without a sufficient number of life-or-death experiences, you won't achieve anything remarkable.
Especially since Luofu is about to set sail again after decades of recuperation, launching a new round of hunting for the creatures of abundance. If we don’t hone our combat skills now, will we wait until the war starts to slide in and feed the people of abundance?
But what kind of battle could Luofu, anchored in a safe star field, fight? In order to maintain combat effectiveness, even most of the Cloud Cavalry were transferred to Yaoqing by General Jingyuan for support, okay?
So now, whether you are serving as a soldier in a merchant corps or applying for a temporary assignment, the places where you can fight are already overcrowded. Where can the two new recruits Su Shang and Yan Qing find a good opportunity for actual combat?
So after Su Shang and Yan Qing arrived at Beloberg, they soon joined the Silver Mane Iron Guard under his recommendation, just like Jiang Yan did before, and lived a happy life with the opportunity to fight with the creatures of the Rift every day.
"Well, it's the same for me. When I return to Luofu, I won't have a battleship to sail!" Qing Ni also looked annoyed when she heard Su Shang's words.
In the last war, hundreds of thousands of Luofu fox flying warriors were reduced to only a few thousand, and the inheritance was almost cut off.
Although fighting ships can be produced in large quantities nowadays, how can we have enough experienced instructors in the short term?
When Qing Ni was taking the battleship license exam, one instructor had at least a hundred students under his command. He had to make an appointment at least two months in advance to have a chance to get a flight lesson with guidance and co-flight. If the other party went to Yaoqing to participate in the mission, he would have to start all over again.
At Yalilo No. 6, he could use his fox identity to get close to the instructors and get special treatment, or even pretend to be a trainee instructor and get the Beloberg people to practice with him. Where in Luofu could he find such a fairy-like life?
As she was talking, Qing Ni came to Jiang Yan's side and said painfully, "I am so pitiful!" As she spoke, she kept accidentally sweeping Jiang Yan's hand with her fox tail:
“What will happen if I can’t fly anymore?”
"If I ever crash during a war, it will be because I'm not skilled enough."
Faced with the rare battlefield, Su Shang suddenly burst out with potential beyond her intelligence and strength.
Although she didn't have the acting skills of a fox person, she had her own unique skills. In the blink of an eye, she was beside Qingni, staring at Jiang Yan with her big, dull eyes, like a large Di Ting waiting to be fed. Together with Qingni and Bailu, they formed the perfect "you know" three sisters.
"Xiao Jiang, Xiao Jiang, Xiao Jiang..."
“I’m so miserable…”
"......"
How could Jiang Yan withstand this triple spell? He quickly replied:
"This time, it's such a big deal. No matter what we say, it's useless. We must take Alu back."
Seeing that this group of inconsiderate guys were about to start a trio again, Jiang Yan quickly added:
"But, in a sense, making a big fuss is a good thing. The bigger the fuss, the more the Belobergs and Luofu need good news to boost confidence in their cooperation."
"Since everyone's already started preparing for the next round of hunting, why not have Bronya propose that the Immortal Boat establish a war training base here? This would both strengthen Beloberg's defenses and prevent everyone from having to face off against a terrifying monster like the Abjection of Abundance right from the start. It would allow for a period of acclimatization in a 'newbie village.' What do you think, Qingni and Suchang?"
"Xiao Jiang, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all." Su Shang's eyes were extremely crystal clear, without any impurities.
"Xiao Jiang, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all." Qing Ni answered in unison. However, her fox ears, which had stood up again and were trembling slightly, betrayed her. As a result, she was exposed on the spot by the angry Jiang Yan:
As a clerk who was personally taught by Yukong, how could she not understand the subtext of this kind of official correspondence?
"Stop being lazy! You should work with Bronya and Pella to write this report together! It's not like I want to fly a battleship anyway, so let's see who's more anxious!"
"Hmph! I didn't say I wouldn't write it!" Qing Ni's conspiracy was easily seen through by his friend whom he had known for ten years. Qing Ni, who wished she could stay here until Luofu set sail again, had no choice but to open the portable terminal and start thinking about the most suitable entry point and timing for this transaction.
Seeing that the problems of Su Shang, Yan Qing and Qing Ni had been resolved, Bai Lu hurriedly squeezed in front of Jiang Yan and looked up at him pitifully:
"What about me? What about me? Can I really never come out again?"
Jiang Yan couldn't think of any way to refuse this guy, so he could only pinch her dragon horn and said:
"Don't worry, I'll figure it out. You heard from that guy from the Interstellar Peace Company, Gold Sand, that he's inviting me to the Concert of Pinocchio in a few days. Getting tickets for each of you won't be a problem then. In the meantime, I'll try to help you come up with an excuse to slip out."
"Pinocone? The star of the pageant? Great! Since you said so, Xiao Jiang, I believe it!"
Hearing about Pinocchio, Bai Lu's face suddenly brightened up. Even Gui Naifen, who was watching the excitement, and Yan Qing, who had just come over after saying goodbye, became excited.
"Pinocone? Little Guizi, will there ever be a day when I can afford to go to Pinocone?"
"Pinocone? Brother Jiang, are you serious?"
Pinocchio is the largest, best and most expensive entertainment center in the universe, bar none.
Even though countless major forces, including the Interstellar Peace Company, wanted to replace this event star with the highest revenue-generating capacity in the universe, even though they, the Interstellar Peace Company, offered high terms in cooperation with Liuguang Yiting and exhausted all their technology, they still could not recreate the eternal dream of Pinocchio, where there was only enjoyment, no pain, and no death. They could only watch helplessly as this place became the ultimate vacation dream for most beings in the universe.
But for the vast majority of ordinary people, this dream will always be just a dream.
A Pinocchio room card is enough for an ordinary person to devote his whole life's efforts and labor for it. Even if Jiang Yan has Tingyun's "legacy", he can't just give away room cards casually.
However, when Jiang Yan met a friend who wanted to muddy the waters and this friend's superpower happened to be "very rich", why should he be polite?
So after hearing the name of the seemingly rich and inhumane Sha Jin, everyone except Jiang Yan cheered instantly.
Fighting world-shattering creatures? Exploring a battleship? Everyone still has at least a few hundred years to do these things, but how many chances does Pinocchio have in his lifetime? He must start preparing now!
Although it is a bit scary that Xiao Jiang is also going to cause trouble, but it is a planet protected by "Tongxie", so no matter how outrageous Xiao Jiang is, he will not mess up the place after going there!
Soon, after expressing their admiration for Xiao Jiang's godfather, the friends happily boarded the long-awaited car, winking and making room for Bronya who was seeing them off.
"This time, it all depends on you again."
Bronya, dressed in her best attire and still wearing the necklace inlaid with the blue gemstone that served as her oath, slowly came to Jiang Yan and said with emotion.
"Nothing. The star core is the cancer of all worlds and the source of conflict. Until it is completely dealt with, there will always be such things."
Jiang Yan shrugged and said helplessly.
Unlike his fellow scoundrels, Jiang Yan always believed that the recent disasters around him were because both Yalilo VI and Luofu were affected by the star core.
The simplest evidence is that even without him, wouldn't the group of guys coming for the star core still be fighting each other?
So, facing this girl who completely trusted him and whom he also completely trusted, Jiang Yan calmly presented his true plan for Pinocchio:
"Bronya, are you interested in joining me for a trip to Pinocchio later? Fishing in troubled waters isn't just Mr. Gold Dust's specialty. If we want to turn Yalilo Six into Pinocchio, this concerto ceremony is a great opportunity. Whether it's understanding, emulation, or deciphering it, we need a front-row seat."
"But as Sha Jin said, there are indeed too many people targeting it. Our enemy may be the Interstellar Peace Company, the "family", the star core, or even a star god. I don't need to say much about the risks, and of course, I don't need to say much about the benefits.
Today, Beloberg is actually far from being out of the crisis.
In a sense, the core of the star and the subsequent severe cold actually saved Yalilo VI.
There are countless planets in the universe with depleted resources, and their ending is very similar, that is, they are completely abandoned.
In the universe, there is a cruel but very realistic formula: the permanent population of a planet depends to a large extent on the total value of the traded goods that can be produced on the planet. Otherwise, there will be no trade, no flow, and vitality will disappear. Even if it can be maintained by continuous blood transfusions, it is not a long-term solution after all.
As early as when the earth's marrow was almost exhausted, the life of the planet Yalilo VI had actually announced the countdown. What allowed it to continue to maintain its vitality had long become the temptation and value of the star core to various forces.
Jiang Yan and Bronya both knew that "cooperative research" was nothing more than a perfunctory stopgap measure.
No one knows when the other party's research will be completed, no one knows when the other party will lose interest, and no one knows when the other party will change direction.
Who would dare to entrust the fate of the planet to this series of "unknowns"? In comparison, the example of Pinocchio is much more tempting. Of course, the risks are also countless times greater.
"Bronya, do you want to give it a try? Don't tell me right away. You represent not only yourself, but the entire Yalilo 6. Just think about it carefully and then give me an answer." Jiang Yan suggested.
However, Bronya didn't think about it at all. Instead, she took two steps forward and turned around. Just like that late night, she looked at Jiang Yan deeply and said:
"Sometimes, I even miss the time when Beloberg only had to face the bitter cold and the Rift. Even though it was incredibly difficult back then, we still had the confidence to overcome all difficulties through sacrifice and perseverance."
"But now, although hope and beauty have come to everyone, unsolvable difficulties have also come one after another. In the face of them, even sacrifice and perseverance, even the entire Beloberg, have become so insignificant..."
At this point, Bronya, who had become more graceful than usual due to her formal attire, returned to her usual stoic demeanor.
"I won't give up, and neither will Beloberg. No matter how many difficulties we encounter, we will continue to return to the stars until we truly become the important force behind you."
"In the name of Rand."
Bronya turned and looked at Jiang Yan, putting her hand on her chest and made a serious promise.
"Of course, I've always believed that."
Oops, I've been entangled by a fool! : Chapter 148: Happy Farewell
After a brief conversation and farewell with Bronya, Jiang Yan prepared to take a car to the airport with Luofu's friends.
As the saying goes, we share the good times and the bad times. Although Jiang Yan should have gone straight to the Black Tower Space Station to start his research career, no one could find fault with it. But he really couldn't bear to let these guys report to Jing Yuan and Yu Kong.
Stop it! How could these guys, who had only been busy having fun since arriving at Yalilo 6, withstand the serious questioning of their elders? Without a word, they all blew up, revealing all the scandals they had during their fun and then getting a severe beating?
That's absolutely certain.
Rather than letting these clueless guys be frightened into quails by General Jing Yuan's aura or Stewardess Yu's businesslike attitude, Jiang Yan felt that it would be better for him to bear the consequences alone.
Just as Jiang Yan was expressing his gratitude for his loyalty and kindness, and preparing to accept his adopted sons' kneeling thanks, he saw a bunch of little heads huddled together in the car window next to Klipperburg. When they saw him coming, they all showed a look of disdain.
"My ear is about to be broken, and that's it? Refund, refund!"
"I'm almost 200 years old, and you're showing me this?"
"Can't you be more romantic and gentlemanly?"
"Can you increase the intensity a bit? We'll definitely cover little brother Yanqing's eyes!"
"Hey, what does that have to do with me?"
Adopted son? What a rebellious son!
These adopted sons who had just promised to give them expensive tickets were backstabbing them just ten minutes later? Jiang Yan said angrily:
"Alright, alright! You just want to watch the fun, right? No problem! I'm going back to Krippenburg to spend a long vacation with Bronya, Pella, and the others. As for General Jing Yuan and Stewardess Yu asking about it, it's up to you guys to explain it to them!"
Hearing Jiang Yan's words, the friends' scalps went numb. Qingni and Yanqing opened the car door and rushed out immediately, holding Jiang Yan's arms on the left and right. Suchang, who was afraid that the news would get back to Yaoqing and be beaten by her mother who came by spaceship, jumped out of the car like a professional waiter and opened the passenger door for Jiang Yan attentively.
"Xiao Jiang, no, Brother Jiang, no, foster father, please don't abandon us!"
"Without your sweet, sweet mouth, my mother would have killed me!"
"Brother Jiang, please don't. Although the general is easy to talk to, I can't talk!"
After pulling, pushing and patting his back, the three of them finally pushed Jiang Yan into the car and drove all the way to the airport.
At the airport, all the members of the "Fox Friends, Dragon Friends, Fairy Boat People" collectively shrank their necks just by looking at the warships anchored at the airport.
At this time, is there any need to think about the reason why a fleet came to Yalilo No. 6?
Isn’t it because of the mess caused by their participating tour group this time?
Soon, everyone arrived at the fleet's flagship, led or escorted by a group of Cloud Cavalry. General Jing Yuan himself was in the reception room, looking at these troublemakers with a complicated expression:
"You young heroes have traveled across the stars to spread the name of Luofu before the entire universe. You have truly worked hard and achieved great things!"
Although the words were spoken in a calm tone, they were like the sword of a god. Wherever his eyes went, the figures immediately disappeared without a trace. In the blink of an eye, a long line of "backs" arranged in size appeared behind Jiang Yan.
However, the "bunker" did not bring any sense of security to these guys. After just a moment, Yan Qing was the first to give up. He stuck his head out from behind Su Chang and said with a sad face:
"General, I was wrong! I shouldn't have been so obsessed with the military that I forgot my duty to protect Lady Dragon Girl."
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