Chapter 701: March 7th: What? Learn swordplay from a master?! Who? Me?!

The video continues.

【So, is General Feixiao the only one sent by the Alliance to investigate the origins of the Jianmu disaster?】

Hearing Huaiyan say this, Brother Dan Heng interjected with a question.

【How could that be? Of course I'm here too.】

Huaiyan chuckled softly and closed his eyes again.

【This old man really speaks in unexpected ways.】

March 7th shook her head, not knowing what to say.

【The Marshal issued orders for me to travel to Luo Fu Xianzhou.】

【But the official decree contained only a few words: attend the ceremonial martial demonstration and listen in on Feixiao's questioning.】

Huaiyan elaborated further.

【The Marshal's order?】

【Should we step aside?】

Stelle asked hesitantly upon hearing the word "Marshal."

【You are all witnesses; there is no need.】

【To me, the Marshal clearly understands Jing Yuan's purpose in convening this ceremony, and is aware of the situation he faces.】

【The way she put it, she clearly considers both matters equally important.】

Stelle: "So the Marshal sent General Huaiyan here to back up General Jing Yuan?"

March 7th: "Seems like it, doesn't it?"

Fu Ningna: "I think General Feixiao is also here to lend weight to the Luo Fu martial demonstration."

Fu Ningna: "But only after she finishes her questioning and finds no irregularities."

Hu Tao: "So the Alliance Marshal anticipated all of this from the start, right?"

Paimon: "I'm curious about the Alliance Marshal."

Paimon: "Even the Heavenly Generals are envoys of the Star Sinner, and they're already this powerful."

Paimon: "Then how much stronger must the Marshal be?"

Ying: "Of course."

Ying: "I'd really like to see what such a great figure looks like..."

The video continues.

【Your noble spirit shines brightly, Elder; this junior is deeply grateful.】

【But to speak openly of the Marshal's decree in public—is this appropriate?】

Jing Yuan looked at Huaiyan.

【You introduced the train's witnesses to me alone precisely to discern our respective intentions and whether there is any conflict between you and Feixiao.】

【I am straightforward with others; young man, don't hide your cards.】

【Regarding the Jianmu disaster, my sole purpose from the beginning has been to observe.】

【The one who will actually raise questions is General Feixiao.】

【What I care about more is whether the martial demonstration can proceed safely and on schedule.】

Wind: "Suddenly, I understand."

Wind: "Is this martial demonstration deliberately meant to lure someone in?"

Welt: "Mm, I feel the same."

Welt: "Is General Jing Yuan using this martial demonstration to draw out more hidden rivals lurking at Luo Fu?"

Welt: "If so, this martial demonstration may well become a major upheaval..."

March 7th: "No wonder the Marshal sent two full Generals at this critical moment!"

March 7th: "The so-called questioning is probably just an excuse!"

March 7th: "The real purpose is to guard Luo Fu, isn't it?"

Stelle: "So in the end, we're just here to do a job."

Stelle: "We might even have to fight some heavyweight opponents."

Stelle: "Sigh, if I'd known, I'd have joined the archaeology team!"

Stelle: "It's boring, but at least there's no risk of getting beaten to death!"

March 7th: "Uh… that's true…"

March 7th: "Mainly because opponents at Envoy level are just too hard to fight."

Fu Ningna: "So who exactly is going to show up this time?"

Marani: "With three Alliance Generals here, even if someone shows up, they'd be useless if they're not strong enough."

Ying: "The problem is, if too many show up, the entire Luo Fu Xianzhou might be wiped out by the collateral damage..."

Jing Yuan: "Heh, no need to worry so much."

Jing Yuan: "I did intend to lure someone in."

Jing Yuan: "But whether any fish will bite remains uncertain."

Jing Yuan: "If none come, then this martial demonstration will proceed smoothly!"

Silver Wolf: "Aren't the fish already hooked?"

Silver Wolf: "We just don't know whether they're small fish or big fish yet."

The video continues.

【By the way, on this trip to Luo Fu, I've brought a gift for the martial demonstration.】

As Huaiyan spoke, he led the group to an ancient, exquisite, and ornate box.

【That's right, this is the very box.】

【During the Martial Rites Ceremony period, there are countless bouts and celebrations, big and small.】

【The most important among them is none other than the Champion's Arena.】

【The host must send forth warriors of superb skill to hold the ring, answering challenges from all quarters, to display the martial might of the Luofu Xianzhou.】

【When this old man heard you mention that the Qionglieche Society would come to observe the ceremony, I assumed the one holding the ring this time would be the Luo Fu Long Zun....】

March 7th: "Huh? If Lady Dragon is made to hold the ring, she'd definitely end up crying, right?"

Stelle: "Don't underestimate Bai Lu!"

Stelle: "Bai Lu may not have much combat ability!"

Stelle: "But she's a top-tier physician — wouldn't slipping some poison in without a trace be a piece of cake for her?"

Bai Lu: "Get lost, I'm not some poison master, how could I possibly use such a despicable trick?"

Seeing Jiaoqiu: "Lady Dragon's words are amiss — on the battlefield, there are only winners and losers, no high or low in the means employed."

Seeing Jiaoqiu: "As long as you can win, any method is fair game."

Miss Yunli: "I say, squinty-eyed uncle, are you really a physician?"

Miss Yunli: "Don't physicians all possess a benevolent heart?"

Miss Yunli: "But why do you look like you're full of nothing but mischief?"

Seeing Jiaoqiu: "Heh heh, I am actually a cook."

Seeing Jiaoqiu: "Physician, advisor, and the like — those are all just side jobs."

Hu Tao: "Young Lady Bai Lu is the current Luo Fu Long Zun?!

Hu Tao: "That's amazing?"

Hu Tao: "Then wouldn't she have to be even more amazing than Mr. Brother Dan Heng, the former Long Zun?"

Miss Qingque: "Normally speaking, that should be the case."

Miss Qingque: "But unfortunately, Lady Dragon is still just a cub right now."

Miss Qingque: "Aside from having a miraculous, life-restoring medical skill, as for combat ability... uh..."

Miss Qingque: "She might not even be a match for me?"

Bai Lu: "Hmph, I hate fighting and killing the most."

Liu Ying: "When General Huaiyan said that, he was looking at Mr. Brother Dan Heng."

Liu Ying: "What he probably meant was... have Mr. Brother Dan Heng hold the ring?"