I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

"Oh my, besides turning into a fire dragon, it can also turn into a little bird!"

"Where did this girl come from? She seems even more skilled than the acrobatic masters of Luofu."

"Foreigners are quite talented, so we should give them a reward. Little girl, do you have a jade token? Stick a jade token code on it. Immortal ships now use QR code payments, and physical jade tokens are collectibles."

“Hey, she’s busy breathing fire, and you’re making her talk? Are you trying to embarrass her? I’m worried she’ll blow the flames off course and burn herself.”

Hua Yi found a good spot where he could watch the acrobatics and also catch a glimpse of Qing Ni. He watched as Qing Ni stopped daydreaming and her eyes gradually regained focus.

In the center of the arena, the enthusiastic and charming acrobatic girl did not rush to ask for money. Relying on some kind of skill, she blew out the torch in one breath, and then opened the oil-paper umbrella with a "whoosh".

On the fairy boat, this kind of umbrella is more for decoration than practical use, and it is usually carried by the dignified ladies of Luofu.

The acrobatic girl remained lively, twirling the oil-paper umbrella around several times like a swordswoman, before letting go of it midway and causing it to slip to the ground.

"A mistake?"

"Luckily it was a mistake with the umbrella. If you had made that mistake when you were spitting fire, it would have been too dangerous. Little girl, be careful. If you can't take it anymore, just stop here."

"No, no, everyone, please watch carefully~"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, but the girl's enthusiastic smile remained unchanged. Instead of bending down to grab the oil-paper umbrella, she raised her toes, clad in short boots, and kicked at the sandalwood umbrella ribs.

With perfect timing and posture, the kick sent the paper umbrella soaring into the air. The specially designed canopy continued to rotate, generating lift and hovering steadily in mid-air.

"it is good!"

Another cheer erupted as Hua Yi, Ting Yun, Qing Ni, and other passersby applauded.

The street performer blinked twice with a grin, and whenever the oil-paper umbrella fell, she would kick it up with a motion like kicking a shuttlecock.

The umbrella surface, painted with the landscape of Luofu Mountain, forms a specific pattern as it rotates; it is one picture when stationary, and another when it rotates.

Even though the girl was a short-lived species and looked very young, her skill and artistic beauty in the field of juggling were so impressive that even the people of Xianzhou, who had lived for hundreds of years, praised her.

"This is truly a job earned through skill."

"Little girl, no, miss, where did you buy your umbrella? I'll ask my parents to buy me one when I get home!"

The way he addressed the naughty child had changed, and he was completely convinced. However, before he could finish speaking, the middle-aged man next to him tapped him on the head.

“Your dad is right here! Buy, buy, buy, you want to buy everything, right? I even have to be careful with my money when I go out to buy alcohol, afraid of being caught and scolded by your mom. Instead of helping your old man save some money, you want to take money from me? If I go home and tell your mom about this, I'll definitely be the one paying for it.”

"Hahaha."

The onlookers burst into good-natured laughter, and the familiar neighbors joked around.

"Hey Lao Li, you should still invest. Maybe your kid can show off his skills with an oil-paper umbrella and earn you some pocket money. I'll give him a tip then."

"Yeah, right! I don't believe you. You old bastard, you're really wicked. If you're so capable, transfer the money to me right now."

"If anyone's going to give it, it should be to that little acrobat. She's the one with real talent. You step aside."

Seeing the naughty boy being punished by his parents, his head being ruffled and his hair all messed up, the well-behaved girls in the crowd hurriedly covered their mouths, not daring to say that they also wanted to buy the same oil-paper umbrella as the girl.

Leaving aside titles such as top cosmic power and hunting base, the Immortal Ship is simply a home for a group of immortal beings, and it has never lacked domestic matters, such as firewood, rice, oil, and salt.

Hua Yi watched the spectacle, observing the daily lives of the Xianzhou people, his face already beaming with a smile that lingered for a long time.

Until the acrobatic girl put away her oil-paper umbrella and took out a long spear.

"Is this some kind of fancy trick?"

"Didn't she say she was going to put a golden spear to her throat... wait, this move is too dangerous. Pushing her throat against the tip of a spear, she's a pretty young girl, what if something really happens?"

Hearing the surrounding chatter, Qingni, who also felt that the Golden Spear Throat Lock was quite dangerous, decided to stand up.

Even if she didn't become a pilot, she was still a member of the Sky Ship Bureau, a civil servant of the Celestial Ship, and had to step forward when needed.

"Miss, please do not perform any dangerous actions."

"what?"

The acrobatic girl was about to continue with her gun when she was suddenly stopped. Her expression tightened, and she cautiously glanced at Qingni.

"You...you wouldn't be like Changchang, trying to take me to the Earthly Balance Division, would you? I was just performing in the designated area this time."

Chapter 415 Gui Naifen

The Earth Balance Office is the administrative agency of the Immortal Ship. Any disputes, big or small, are usually handled there.

It had offices in various parts of the fairy boat, which were equivalent to government offices and departments that were deeply involved in the lives of ordinary people.

Only when a dispute escalates into a crime is it the turn of the Cloud Cavalry and the Ten Kings Division to intervene.

Qingni couldn't immediately recall who the "Shangshang" the acrobatic girl was referring to. Seeing her frightened expression, she wanted to offer a few words of comfort.

But with worries on her mind, she didn't sleep well last night, and just now she was lost in thought for a while. Qingni is feeling quite listless.

She had faint dark circles under her eyes, and when she tried to force a friendly smile, the curve was a little crooked.

"It's just a warning about dangerous actions."

"Okay, okay!"

The acrobatic girl shrank back, and no matter how she looked at Qingni, she felt that there was a threatening meaning in her smile.

The girl carefully held the spear upside down, trying to struggle a bit more.

"Is a golden spear to the throat really not enough?"

"No."

"Then...then I'll do something else—break a boulder on my chest?"

Upon hearing this, Qingni looked at the acrobatic girl's slender figure, briefly imagined the scene of placing a large rock on her, and then raised her voice.

"Isn't this just as dangerous?!"

"I'm so sorry! I'll be leaving now, I'll be leaving now..."

Hastily putting away her spear and picking up the bundle containing the oiled paper umbrella, the acrobatic girl didn't even dare to earn any reward money and immediately wanted to leave this place of trouble.

Last time, the new Cloud Rider, Changchang, came to stop her from performing her acrobatics, which led to a minor conflict.

The main reason was that the opponent appeared in a flurry of activity, carrying a greatsword, looking exactly like someone launching a charge on the battlefield.

Qingni, who was now standing up to stop them, was unarmed, so the acrobatic girl naturally wouldn't clash with her. She sighed inwardly, realizing that she still hadn't understood the rules of the Celestial Ship. Making a living on this celestial ship was so difficult.

"you--"

Qingni opened her mouth, intending to say something, but her mind was sluggish and she didn't have time to organize her thoughts before the acrobatic girl ran off.

"Miss, you've been busy all day, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Qingni doesn't mean to drive you away."

At this moment, the one who can step forward is naturally Hua Yi.

"If you have a Jade Mark, please share your payment code. I've been looking at it for so long, it's time to pay Xun Di."

"……May I?"

The acrobatic girl gave Hua Yi a grateful look, then her hesitant gaze finally landed on Qing Ni, seeking permission.

"Yes, that's fine."

Upon discovering Hua Yi was there, Qing Ni stammered and nodded, her face full of embarrassment.

When did our benefactor arrive?

Ugh, I embarrassed myself in front of him. I stood up and stopped the juggling act, almost causing them to be kicked out after their wonderful performance.

All that effort for nothing.

Waaah, I think I've become a bully in Luofu...

The advanced technology of the Xianzhou extends to both military and civilian use. For example, mobile payment eliminates the need to print out a QR code or hold up a jade tablet for sharing.

With a simple operation on the Yuzhao device, a clear, large QR code can be projected.

Not many people were willing to give tips; the onlookers were just there for the fun of it. Even though they praised the acrobatic girl's performance, when it came time to actually spend money, most of them dispersed.

Those willing to scan the code and give a small tip are only a few dozen coins, which, when added up, is barely enough to cover a few days' worth of food expenses.

Money is hard to earn.

Even outsiders who come to a super power like the Immortal Ship cannot just pick up money anywhere.

But the acrobatic girl didn't seem to mind at all; her eyes crinkled as she smiled happily.

“Thank you, thank you for your support!”

I don't know if it's because they believed that whether the money was much or little, it was all about the sentiment, and they weren't fixated on the patrol itself, or if they had suffered more hardships and lived a simple life.

A simple meal and a gourd of water, living in a humble alley, do not diminish one's joy.

Just as Hua Yi was about to raise his phone to give the acrobatic girl a large reward, Ting Yun, who was standing next to him, beat him to it.

How can I let my husband spend money when we're out and about?

All expenses today will be paid for by the rich vixen!

The patrol arrows couldn't be given too little, otherwise Tingyun would feel sorry for Huayi.

My husband was so happy watching the acrobatics; that joy was priceless.

After scanning the QR code, Tingyun entered several zeros in the amount input field.

Ten thousand arrows!

Converted to credits, that's about two million credits.

While it might be an exaggeration to say that the acrobatic girl will be set for life with such a large sum of money, it certainly means she won't have to worry about living expenses for a considerable period and can simply relax and enjoy her retirement...

"One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand... Ah!"

After counting the zeros in the transfer record, the acrobatic girl was taken aback. Just when Tingyun thought she would thank her profusely and be overjoyed, she heard something else.

"Sir, you must have transferred the wrong amount. It's probably due to a glitch in the Jade Palace website, causing you to enter several extra zeros. I'll refund you."

Surprisingly, he wasn't happy about receiving a large reward!

She's a wonderful girl to be able to rationally consider others even when faced with unexpected wealth.

A strange light flashed in Tingyun's eyes as she spoke with a light laugh.

"You didn't make a mistake; you deserve it."

"No, no, this is really too much. I'd better return it!"

The acrobatic girl quickly tapped the jade tablet a few times, decisively and without the slightest greed or hesitation.

Upon receiving the notification that the transfer had been refunded, Tingyun's eyes gleamed with even more curiosity.

"Did you come to Luofu specifically to exchange ideas about acrobatic culture?"

"No, I make a living this way."

"A thousand arrows is already quite little, please accept it, young lady. It would be embarrassing for me to return it. This is on my behalf..."

Tingyun originally wanted to say that this was a reward given on behalf of her husband, but considering that it might be considered an overreaction to show affection, and that Qingni, the girl who had been constantly inquiring about Huayi and who seemed to have a slight liking for him, was also present, she changed her mind halfway through her sentence and said 0.2.

"This is a tip from the three of us together. We also want to thank the young lady for promoting the acrobatic culture of Xianzhou. Please don't refuse anymore!"

"Tingyun is right."

Hua Yi casually mentioned Ting Yun's name, subtly diverting the acrobatic girl's attention from her dilemma about giving a reward to her self-introduction.

"My name is Gui Naifen, thank you for your support!"

"Gui is a fine tree, and this is it. Fen means fragrant, so it is a name that is both pleasant to hear and easy to remember."

The focus now is not on Gui Naifen. Hua Yi was originally on a date with Ting Yun and shopping when he encountered Qing Ni, who seemed preoccupied. Even though they were in line, Gui Naifen was in the third seat.

Hua Yi waved goodbye to the orange-haired beauty, gave Qingni a look that said, "Want to take a walk together?", and so, a little tail with its head half-lowered followed behind Hua Yi.

Chapter 416 The Family Affairs of Yu Kong and Qing Ni

“We saw you looking distracted earlier, so we were a little worried and secretly followed you. That’s when we ran into Gui Naifen performing acrobatics.”