Chapter 76

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

Inside Xuan Ge's sleeping palace, the atmosphere was cold and clear, without a shred of warmth.

Da Li Hua and Xing Xiao sat facing each other, a faint estrangement and probing drifting between them; neither took the initiative to break the silence first.

Da Li Hua was not wearing the Gift Hat; a head of soft long hair draped casually over her shoulders, setting off her skin as increasingly fair.

Two slender jade legs crossed elegantly; the tail behind her brushed lightly across her chest, causing a slight sway at her bosom, displaying her seductive charm fully.

Xing Xiao glanced at Da Li Hua indifferently; beneath the star ring's veil, her eyes were full of disdain for such affected movements.

She then let out a cold snort, the contempt in her tone utterly undisguised, as if even one more look was superfluous.

Da Li Hua did not mind Xing Xiao's coldness in the slightest; a gentle, bewitching smile still hung on her face as she spoke softly:

"Xing Xiao, don't be so cold~ We're all doing this for the General; why make it so confrontational?"

Her jade feet swayed slightly beneath her skirt, her posture languid; she then spoke slowly:

"Ling Sha is too hard to deal with, Xing Xiao; how about we join forces? Alone, neither you nor I is a match for her."

Da Li Hua had calculated clearly in her heart; relying on herself alone, she fundamentally could not contend with Ling Sha, who was meticulous in thought and deeply trusted by Xuan Ge.

If she excelled at martial force, with her methods she would likely have long since suppressed everyone who harbored designs on Xuan Ge.

But fortunately, Ling Sha has a weakness.

Ling Sha is not skilled in martial force, and there is the Mingren restriction of being unable to bear children.

Therefore, even if Ling Sha can sit securely in the first position, she cannot truly stop others from approaching Xuan Ge; this is the opportunity for them to join forces.

"Join forces?" Xing Xiao sneered, her tone full of mockery.

Xing Xiao no longer sat properly feigning dignity; instead she leaned back against the sofa languidly.

Xing Xiao imitated Da Li Hua's manner of crossing her legs; pure white tight pants set off her lines exquisitely, her posture casual and flamboyant.

She raised her eyes to look at Da Li Hua, her gaze icy, her tone cold as she asked:

"You are by nature a traitor, fickle and inconstant; what reason do I have to join forces with someone like you?

With my own power, I can likewise stay by Xuan Ge's side."

But Xing Xiao knew very well that Da Li Hua was right.

Ling Sha was too insoluble; not only was she the Siding of the Divine Forge Alchemy Commission of the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, she was also Xuan Ge's Chief Strategist, plus the time she had accompanied Xuan Ge...

Plus her understanding of Xuan Ge.... simply a born legitimate wife.

Da Li Hua still looked at Xing Xiao with full seductive charm; her speech was not fast, yet every word precisely struck Xing Xiao's vital points, making her feel displeased at heart:

"Then I'll go find Kafka~ If you keep thinking power explains everything, then just keep insisting."

Da Li Hua paused, her tone carrying a few notes of banter:

"When the time comes, if you're suppressed by Ling Sha and Kafka joining forces and don't even have a chance to get close to Xuan Ge, don't come crying and regretting it~"

Da Li Hua finished speaking and quietly watched Xing Xiao, saying nothing more.

She had observed Xing Xiao for a long time and had long since figured out her temperament.

Xing Xiao takes hardness but not softness.

But in front of Xuan Ge, Xing Xiao takes both hardness and softness; what she fears most is losing the chance to get close to Xuan Ge.

Seeing Xing Xiao's expression shift slightly, yet without the slightest indication of rebuttal, Da Li Hua understood in her heart:

Xing Xiao had compromised.

She knew Xing Xiao would absolutely not allow herself to be outdone by others, and would never let Kafka seize the initiative.

Da Li Hua slowly rose and walked to the sofa beside Xing Xiao and sat down; the distance between the two closed in an instant.

The faint floral scent on Da Li Hua intertwined with the cold, pure aura on Xing Xiao; there was not the slightest rejection, but rather a perfect fusion, revealing a few threads of eerie harmony.

The corner of Da Li Hua's mouth hooked a cunning smile; she tossed out the bait at the right moment, her tone carrying a few notes of seduction:

"I can help you; with my methods, help you be the first to rise to the top, become the most special person by the General's side, how about it~?"

"What is your aim?" Xing Xiao spoke indifferently, her tone still cold, yet her eyes held a few more traces of confusion.

Xing Xiao was somewhat confused; Da Li Hua, you're not in a hurry to become the first position, so what are you up to?

But Da Li Hua's abnormality made her unable to not be vigilant.

"I need you to help me, control the General's~~ cause~~~"

Da Li Hua slowly revealed her purpose, her voice drawn out long.

Her purple eyes instantly turned a demonic red; the flush on her face grew increasingly morbid; the desire in her eyes was utterly undisguised.

Xing Xiao silently watched Da Li Hua, not speaking, merely the coldness in her eyes mixed with a thread of complexity.

Control Xuan Ge's cause? She could indeed do it.

But Da Li Hua's ambition was far greater than she had imagined.

She needed time to properly weigh the pros and cons.

Simultaneously, inside the main hall of the Shen Wei Jiang Jun Fu, the atmosphere was completely different.

Xuan Ge sat properly on the General's Seat, arranging the residences and posts of the Stellaron Hunters in an orderly manner, his expression composed, his logic clear.

"Xuan Ge, I can't forge right now."

Ren stood to the side, his tone flat, yet unable to conceal the desolation within.

He raised his hand slightly, fingertips curling slightly.

His hands were no longer delicate; this was not due to wounds, but because of his state of mind — he could no longer forge the artifacts of those years.

Xuan Ge rose, lightly patting Ren's shoulder, his tone gentle yet firm, full of trust:

"No matter, you needn't force yourself. Serving as the Si Zhen is enough; you don't have to personally forge.

The four Master Craftsmen of the Crafting Bureau will fully cooperate with all your arrangements."

Kafka, Liu Ying, and the others stood quietly to the side, listening seriously to Xuan Ge's arrangements.

They knew in their hearts that currently, within the Shen Wu Xian Zhou's official post system, only Ren could smoothly integrate.

The Crafting Bureau has always spoken by technique, and Ren was once the Hundred Forging renowned throughout the Xian Zhou; his strength is beyond doubt.

"Liu Ying, regarding your Entropy Loss Syndrome, I will have someone contact Lady Ruan Mei, let her think of a way, and do her utmost to treat you."

Xuan Ge looked at Liu Ying controlling the Sam Mecha, his tone gentle: "For the time being, I'll have to wrong you; temporarily adapt to life on the Xian Zhou."

"Ah~~ Th... thank you, General~ I... I don't know how to repay you."

Liu Ying did not use the Sam's synthesized mechanical male voice, but used her own original voice, soft and glutinous and endearing, carrying a few parts shyness and gratitude, her tone even somewhat stammering.

Xuan Ge raised a hand, lightly cutting off Liu Ying's subsequent words, his tone carrying a few parts casual teasing:

"No need to repay; when the time comes and you're cured, let me play with this Sam Mecha, and I'll have someone craft a figurine to display in the Qin Gong."

"Thank you, General~"

Liu Ying hurriedly controlled the Sam Mecha, clumsily performing a Shen Wu Xian Zhou fist-cupping salute, the movements unfamiliar and stiff, yet full of sincerity.

This unfamiliar movement did not draw a laugh from Xuan Ge; on the contrary, it made him nod solemnly, his eyes full of seriousness.

Ai Li Ou lay sprawled on Xuan Ge's desk; when he heard Xuan Ge arrange for him to be responsible for Tai Bu Si related matters....

Ai Li Ou zero-frame startup, rolled a huge white eye, his whole body rigid, as if he had lost his soul, collapsing on the desk unmoving, his face full of utter despair.

Everyone was long accustomed to Ai Li Ou's such appearance; not a single person paid him any mind, Xuan Ge still continued instructing related matters, expression serious, not the slightest perfunctory.

Just then, Kafka slowly raised her eyes, her gaze calmly looking at Ling Sha standing at Xuan Ge's side, her bearing composed, not the slightest superfluous emotion.

And Ling Sha, who was currently bowing her head recording the Stellaron Hunters' official posts, seemed to perceive her gaze, slowly lifted her head, and precisely met Kafka's gaze.

No verbal exchange whatsoever, no superfluous movements whatsoever.

Not even eye evasion, merely an instant of gazing at each other.

Ling Sha then seemed to read the deep meaning in Kafka's eyes — talk privately.