Chapter 48: Honkai: Star Rail — The Xianzhou General Wouldn't Dream of a Yandere Chapter 48: The True Hunter

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

In the rear garden of the Shen Wu Xian Zhou's Dan Ding Si, an elegant Blue Stone Path winds its way through lush spiritual trees.

Ling Sha sits gracefully upon a stone bench, her raven-black hair loosely pinned up, secured by a single jade hairpin.

She looks at the jade talisman in her hand, upon which are messages sent by Yan Ting Jun and her master.

The message is but a few brief words, yet every word is clear:

The dragon egg left behind by the Ying Long created by Yin Yue Jun Dan Feng years ago has finally shown some slight vibration in recent days.

Ling Sha's gaze lingers on the jade talisman for a moment, a trace of comprehending amusement flashing in her eyes.

She then lets out a light sigh, her tone carrying a few parts helplessness, and mutters to herself:

"Ah~~ Lord Yan Ting Jun, you're deliberately leaving a handle for the General, aren't you~~"

By protocol, this message should have been transmitted directly to the Shen Wei General Xuan Ge.

After all, Xuan Ge is the wielder of authority of the Shen Wu Xian Zhou; anomalies concerning the Xianzhou Alliance and the Ming Ren Zu such as this ought to be known to him first.

But Yan Ting Jun simply wouldn't; this Dragon Venerable of the Zhu Ming Xian Zhou has been pitted by Xuan Ge countless times, front and back.

So he simply sent the message directly into the hands of her, the Shen Wei General's Chief Strategist.

But Ling Sha knows clearly that Yan Ting Jun's doing so will not only fail to evade Xuan Ge, but will instead cause him to be pitted even more miserably by Xuan Ge.

In an instant, scenes of Xuan Ge pitting Yan Ting Jun surface in Ling Sha's mind:

Xuan Ge would certainly knit his brows, feigning severity as he raises an eyebrow at Yan Ting Jun, directly pinning a huge hat on him:

"Yan Ting Jun, I am the Shen Wei General of this Shen Wu Xian Zhou! For such an important message, you actually dare to overstep your authority — do you still have me, this General, in your eyes?"

Yan Ting Jun:..............

Thinking of this, Ling Sha can't help but curve her lips, her eyes full of comprehension.

She knows her own General too well.

Taking advantage of the opening where Yan Ting Jun is stifled and left without rebuttal under the weight of this huge hat.

He would certainly go along with the pretext, his tone shifting, carrying a few parts roguishness, and start begging for wine to drink:

"Seeing as you didn't intentionally overstep authority, this General won't quibble with you, but that jar of hundred-year Chixia Brew you treasure, you must hand it over to make amends."

"Ai hei~~"

This is far from over.

After extorting wine, Xuan Ge would certainly press his advantage further, and conveniently set his sights on General Huai Yan.

This time he would certainly use the pretext of Yan Ting Jun's overstepping to opportunistically try to poach a few top talents from the Gong Zao Si.

Not to mention, Xuan Ge would also ride this opportunity to pester the Yan Lun Eight Leaves of the Zhu Ming Xian Zhou.

Making them work overtime to forge more high-grade weapons and armor, to improve the equipment of his own soldiers.

Ling Sha lightly shakes her head, pondering silently in her heart:

Does this count as Yan Ting Jun having a flash of inspiration, one scheme harming three worthies?

But she doesn't dwell on it; Yan Ting Jun will be pitted by Xuan Ge sooner or later anyway, this is merely in advance.

Rather than saying Xuan Ge is deliberately making things difficult, it's more like Yan Ting Jun delivered the opportunity to his own doorstep.

As for why this message had to notify Xuan Ge, Ling Sha is also crystal clear in her heart — the root lies entirely with Yin Yue Jun Dan Feng.

That dragon egg was left by the Ying Long created by Dan Feng, but this is a net population increase for the Ming Ren Zu!

For the Ming Ren Zu, it is of vital importance, not a sliver of carelessness is permissible.

Those Dragon Masters of the Luo Fu covet everything Dan Feng left behind; now that the dragon egg has vibrated, they will certainly be eager to move.

Although the other Ming Ren Dragon Venerables will keep watching in secret, to truly deter those Dragon Masters.....

Shen Wei General Xuan Ge is the best deterrent.

After all, he is the Xianzhou Alliance's, no, one should say the entire Huan Yu's number one grudge-holder.

Who would have thought that those old ministers who opposed Xuan Ge's ascension to General back then would be secretly resented by Xuan Ge for over a decade, him constantly looking for their flaws and crimes.....

Thinking of Xuan Ge, Ling Sha's brows and eyes instantly soften a few degrees; she slowly raises her hand, fingertips lightly stroking the position of the heart on her chest.

Ling Sha's tone is gentle, carrying a few parts hard-to-detect guilt and determination, as she murmurs in a low voice:

"General~ don't blame Concubine~"

She has already made a decision: to go along with the opportunity given by Yan Ting Jun, and proactively seek out General Jing Yuan to strike a deal belonging to her alone.

Although back when she was still Dan Zhu, she was once exiled to the Zhu Ming Xian Zhou by General Jing Yuan, she does not dislike General Jing Yuan.

First, General Jing Yuan's exile back then was not out of malice, but to protect her and her master;

Second, and the most important point, is because of her own General.... so love for the house extends to the crow....

A trace of clear-headed determination flashes in Ling Sha's eyes.

Winning against Xing Xiao is but a momentary victory.

Although she can now use this opportunity to stay by Xuan Ge's side every day, increasing their affection, she does not wish to do so.

Only a thin stream flows long; she clearly knows that her understanding of Xuan Ge is still far, far from enough.

She doesn't even know what Xuan Ge experienced before becoming the Shen Wei General, what kind of past he had.

What she wants is not momentary companionship....

But rather, bit by bit, to make the General Lord become transparent before her, with absolutely no more secrets.

Thinking of this, Ling Sha slowly stands up, her skirt hem swaying lightly, brushing past the scattered specks of light on the stone bench.

She straightened her qipao, her bearing composed, her steps light as she walked toward the side hall of the Dan Ding Si main hall.

Ling Sha walked to the projection device, her fingertip tapping it lightly to activate it, then, in her capacity as Shen Wei Jiang Jun Fu's Chief Strategist, sent a request to contact Jing Yuan Jiang Jun.

The star chart projection device slowly whirred to life, pale blue light coalescing in the air; in just a moment's time, the projection connected.

Jing Yuan Jiang Jun's figure appeared clearly in the projection.

Seeing Ling Sha in the projection, a flicker of surprise flashed through his eyes, his brow arching slightly — clearly he had not expected Ling Sha to contact him on her own initiative.

This was still the first time Ling Sha had actively initiated contact with him.

After the surprise, Jing Yuan returned to his usual gentle demeanor, fingertips tapping lightly on the an jiao, his tone direct as he spoke:

"Ling Sha? Could it be that brat Xuan Ge has stirred up trouble again?"

It was no wonder Jing Yuan would think so; he truly could not think of what other matter Ling Sha suddenly seeking him out could involve.

After all, Ling Sha was Xuan Ge's Chief Strategist, inseparable from him day to day, putting Xuan Ge first in all things.

Even though she already held prominent authority, she would almost never proactively contact generals of other Xian Zhou.

In Jing Yuan's view, Ling Sha seeking him out was a hundred percent because of Xuan Ge.

Seeing the surprise in Jing Yuan's eyes, Ling Sha smiled faintly, her brows and eyes curving, her tone gentle as she spoke slowly:

"Jing Yuan Jiang Jun misunderstands. Xuan Ge Jiang Jun is right now at Shen Wei Jiang Jun Fu reviewing documents, quiet and peaceful, and has not stirred up trouble~"

Hearing this, Jing Yuan slowly nodded.

He raised his hand, making a "please sit" gesture toward Ling Sha in the projection, his tone still gentle:

"It was me overthinking. Sit. What business do you have with me?"

The two sat facing each other across a long conference room table.

Ling Sha looked at the faint smile hanging on Jing Yuan's face in the projection, a flash of determination passing through her eyes.

She knew that with Jing Yuan's perceptiveness, he had surely already guessed her purpose in coming.

She slightly reined in her smile, her expression turning a few degrees more serious, and spoke slowly:

"General, presumably you have also already guessed — the matter of the dragon egg left by Yin Yue Jun Dan Feng showing activity, this concubine is already aware, but this matter, I have not yet reported to Shen Wei Jiang Jun....."

Speaking to here, Ling Sha deliberately paused, her gaze fixed tightly on Jing Yuan in the projection, observing his expression.

Sure enough, the smile on Jing Yuan's face faded in an instant, his fingertips' tapping on the an jiao also stopping.

He knew it — Ling Sha actively seeking him out surely came with a purpose, and absolutely would not be merely to inform him of news.

Ling Sha perceived the change in Jing Yuan's expression, her heart clear, and then continued:

"But my coming to find you today is not to report this matter; rather, there is a matter I wish to cooperate with you on."

"Cooperate?"

Hearing these two words, the sharpness in Jing Yuan's eyes instantly receded, replaced by thick interest.

He sat up slightly straighter, his tone carrying a few notes of surprise and curiosity:

"I truly did not expect that you, Ling Sha, would actually take the initiative to come find me to cooperate."

He thought to himself: Given Ling Sha's position in Xuan Ge's heart, whatever Ling Sha wants, Xuan Ge can find a way to get for her.

He truly could not understand what else Ling Sha could possibly......

Oh~~~ so it's Xuan Ge's matter after all~~~

Realizing this, the smile on Jing Yuan's face grew even more gentle, the anticipation in his eyes even more obvious.