Chapter 89: Do the people on the Starship always sound this pleasant?

"That is indeed General Jingyuan," Baiwen said without hesitation.

But she still had a question: "But Lord Ningguang, Yukong is also one of Luofu's Six Departments, holding high rank and authority; his decision is also the decision after Luofu's Starship council. The general's attitude, isn't it completely contradictory?"

"No." Ningguang shook her head, lowered her gaze to think for a moment, then slowly added: "Refusing the train is certainly Jingyuan's own intention; he won't overturn it. But his attitude is indeed subtle… perhaps he has other matters he wants to discuss with the train crew."

"How could the Star Rail possibly ally with the Star Core Hunters? They're mortal enemies." Jingyuan, stepping forward, began to flatter the Star Rail: "Apologies for interrupting your meeting, I am Luofu's General Jingyuan."

"General, this is an internal affair of Luofu." Although Jingyuan's attitude shifted, she still maintained her own view.

"Yes, internal affairs—I fully endorse Yukong's department's opinion." Jingyuan smiled brightly, like an innocuous big cat.

"I'm sorry, everyone, Luofu does indeed have a Star Core, but I must decline your kindness. This is a Starship issue that we must resolve ourselves."

"But now that you're here, how can we let you return empty‑handed? Though the Star Core matter cannot accept the train's help, I do have another matter that requires you, please!"

Having said that, he extended his hand to the members of the train crew, inviting them to chat aside.

"It feels like this general is even better at delegating than Miss Tingyun," Filien thought that the adult world was truly too complicated.

"What? Filien… are you afraid that San Yue Qi and the others will be set up by General Jingyuan?"

Fuli Lian waved her hand and smiled lightly: "Don't worry, that Mr. Walte isn't an ordinary person; even if General Jingyuan has means, they probably won't affect him."

Since arriving on the Starship, Walte gave Fuli Lian a very familiar feeling.

He is undoubtedly the captain of the three‑person team, that reliable aura, foresighted experience, and astonishing martial strength… always made her unconsciously think of Xinmeier.

—With Xinmeier present, they have never gone astray.

"A bit… envious."

Looking at the screen at San Yue Qi and Xing following behind Walte, Fuli Lian said softly.

"Star Rail—I've heard of it for a long time, my heart races with longing; to see it today is a great fortune!" Jingyuan led a few people aside, speaking with a face of honor.

"I have long admired the general's reputation; what do you wish to ask of us?" Walte got straight to the point.

"Hmm, that certainly belongs to you all. A few days ago, we captured a Star Core Hunter who trespassed into Luofu's restricted area, called 'Blade.'"

"During Blade's interrogation, the Tai Bu Department—the Luofu Starship's intelligence and analysis division—intercepted a transmission sent by his comrade Kafuka hidden on Luofu. As for the recipient…"

Halfway through, Jingyuan fell silent at the right moment. The sudden quiet instantly made the atmosphere oddly strange—everyone present knew that Kafuka had only recently communicated with the train.

"I know a bit about your relationship with the Star Core Hunters. The Tai Bu Department thinks you're comrades! I say that's impossible; the Star Rail acts righteously, its reputation for bravery spreads across realms, how could it collude with petty scoundrels?"

"Therefore this transmission must be the Star Core Hunter's malicious scheme."

"General, you want us to capture Kafuka?" Walte asked.

"The Star Core disaster, the Starship does have a solution. But quelling the calamity takes time; we must commit the main force of the Cloud Cavalry to succeed. Yet Kafuka, hidden on the Starship, is ultimately a menace that must be guarded against."

"Since the Star Core Hunter deliberately lured you all to Luofu, we can go with the flow. I, as general, grant you permission to act freely on the Starship, draw out the missing Kafuka, and capture them in one stroke."

"Thus, first we cleanse the stain the Star Core Hunter smeared on you, second we learn the hunter's purpose for infiltrating the Starship, which relates to the erupting Star Core. What do you all think?"

"These words are both sweet and bland, sigh… this general truly is a talent; even the hall master can't help but admire him."

"Guest Minister, I even suspect he is more eloquent than you."

Inside the Hall of the Departed, Hu Tao happened to catch Zhongli, who had just strolled back from outside, and pulled him to watch the screen together.

Zhongli chuckled: "The hall master jokes, General Jingyuan is not only delicate and meticulous, but also supremely clever; to hold the Starship general's great duty, he is a once‑in‑a‑million dragon‑phoenix talent. How could I compare?"

"Fine, I'll retract my preface… your skill at flattering isn't any worse than his." Hu Tao sat on a tall rattan chair, her snow‑white thighs gently swaying under the table, "But General Jingyuan's knack for hiding a dagger in his words… tsk tsk, I truly didn't expect such a refusal."

"No way to decline. To verify that the Star Rail has no collusion with the Star Core Hunters, we must capture Kafuka."

What a trap that lures one into a jar… Zhongli sighed profoundly. Not only is this divine‑strategy general's flawless speech skill impressive, but also the Star Core Hunter's meticulous scheming.

"From the moment we set foot on the Starship, the train crew fell into the Star Core Hunter's plan; even this capture is probably a part of their scheme."

"Indeed, Guest Minister, I wanted to go together."

Hu Tao's plum‑blossom eyes showed a slight hope: "Unfortunately, for now we can only glimpse a leopard through a pipe, unable to see their whole plan… I'm still curious about what they actually intend. Especially Miss Kafuka, I always feel she's playing us in circles."

"Although it seems there are options, in fact there's little room for choice."

"But General Jingyuan solemnly gave his pledge: 'If you treat me with sincere loyalty, Luofu will reciprocate with sincere loyalty.'"

"At this point, Walte had no reason to refuse any longer. And Jingyuan granted them the permissions, no longer restraining them."

"Xing, what do you think of General Jingyuan?" San Yue Qi whispered privately.

"He's quite handsome," Xing replied without hesitation.

"Who asked you about his looks! Though he is indeed handsome…" San Yue Qi was speechless, wondering why her mind always wanders so oddly.