Chapter 78: Honkai: Star Rail — The Xianzhou General Wouldn't Dream of a Yandere Chapter 75: Ling Sha Is Still the Main Carry of the

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

In the evening, after Xuan Ge finished handling all the military affairs at hand and organized the documents on his desk, he set off for the Alchemy Commission, but he was not alone.

The night was dark as ink, and the area around the Alchemy Commission was so quiet that only the faint sound of the evening breeze brushing past the eaves remained.

He turned his head to glance at the Grand Lyra and Xing Xiao following closely beside him, as well as the members of the Stellaron Hunters, and a trace of helplessness that was hard to detect flashed across his expression.

He could understand why Grand Lyra and Xing Xiao had followed; the two had never concealed their feelings for him, so this entanglement was only natural.

But when he glanced at Ren, who stood with arms crossed, cold and solemn the whole way, his brows furrowed imperceptibly.

Cold aura coiled around Ren's whole body; his brows and eyes were indifferent, and he did not utter a word.

Xuan Ge silently grumbled in his heart; he really wanted to ask: what are you Stellaron Hunters doing following along?

"General~ did you take a wrong turn~ why did you stop?"

Grand Lyra was the first to break the silence, stepping forward with light steps and intimately hugging Xuan Ge's arm, deliberately pressing her large assets against it.

Feeling Xuan Ge's body suddenly stiffen, Grand Lyra's brows and eyes were full of charming amusement.

The tail behind her swayed lightly; the ghostly blue flame at its tip was especially conspicuous in the dark night, making her appear all the more bewitching.

"Xuan Ge, why are you looking for Ling Sha at this hour?" Xing Xiao stepped forward in quick strides, reaching out to tightly grasp Xuan Ge's other hand.

Her fingertips were bone-chillingly cold, and her voice carried a hint of chill, yet her tone hid a thick possessiveness.

Her gaze locked tightly onto Xuan Ge, her eyes full of stubbornness.

Although she had cooperated with Grand Lyra, she was still displeased that Grand Lyra had snatched the lead.

Xuan Ge was restrained on both sides by the two women — on one side the bewitchingly clingy Grand Lyra, on the other the coldly domineering Xing Xiao — and he silently activated his Super Brain, rapidly pondering a safe way to extricate himself...

Meanwhile, Kafka took in all of this.

She lowered her head to look at Ai Li Ou in her arms, only to see the little kitty nod lightly, clearly signaling that Kafka could step forward to intervene.

Kafka understood, entrusted Ai Li Ou to Ren beside her to hold, then walked forward at a measured pace, her tone gentle and soft, proactively speaking up to defend Xuan Ge.

"The Stellaron Hunters' matter, though decided by the General himself, was actually arranged by Ling Sha; it is only natural for the General to go find Ling Sha."

Her words were calm yet carried an undeniable determination, each sentence clear and forceful.

Instantly breaking the deadlock at the scene, and causing Grand Lyra and Xing Xiao's expressions to change.

Grand Lyra and Xing Xiao first exchanged a glance; a trace of mutual understanding flashed in both their eyes at the same time, and without further words their minds connected.

Kafka has already reached a cooperation with Ling Sha.

Just then, two tall figures walked quickly from the direction of the Alchemy Commission.

It was none other than Fourth Army Commandant Li Chunxiao and Third Army Commandant Zhang Liao.

The two stood tall and straight like pines, their expressions respectful and solemn; they arrived before Xuan Ge, simultaneously cupping their fists in salute, their voices resonant:

"Greetings, General!"

Xuan Ge nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two, and his heart was already clear.

Since it involved military affairs and his capable subordinates, he didn't need to think to guess that the two of them had been specially summoned by Ling Sha.

Xuan Ge then smiled helplessly in his heart, silently reproaching Ling Sha for her meticulous thinking.

At this hour, by military regulations, Fourth Army Commandant Li Chunxiao and Third Army Commandant Zhang Liao should already be off duty and resting.

Guard duty is naturally handled by the Fifth Army; there was absolutely no need for the two of them to come specially.

Moreover, he actually knew that Ling Sha had long since won over the three Commandants to support him, but he hadn't interfered, because in the end, they were all his people.

Furthermore, Li Chunxiao and Zhang Liao had also known Ying Xing for many years, counting as old acquaintances.

Ling Sha's arrangement let the three catch up on old times and at the same time indirectly extricated him — truly killing three birds with one stone.

Ling Sha had prepared very thoroughly, considering every aspect, leaving not the slightest flaw for this Divine Might General who commands the Divine Martial Army to pick at.

Xuan Ge shed the General's imposing authority and put on the easygoing air of old friends meeting, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth as he looked at the two and asked with a laugh:

"What? Not at home enjoying the warmth of wife and children on a heated kang, basking in blessings, but instead running to the Alchemy Commission for what?"

Xuan Ge's tone was relaxed and natural, without the slightest airs.

Hearing this, Li Chunxiao secretly nudged Zhang Liao beside him with his elbow, signaling him to speak first in response.

Li Chunxiao was afraid that if he opened his mouth, he would blurt out everything Sister-in-law Ling Sha had instructed, exposing their purpose.

Zhang Liao hurriedly dodged Li Chunxiao's hint, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes, and he silently cursed Li Chunxiao in his heart:

Such an obvious hint, do you think the General's eyes are blind? This recklessness will eventually give the game away!

With no choice, Zhang Liao could only brace himself and respond.

"General, I heard Ying Xing has returned; it just so happens that I haven't seen Little Li in a long time, so I wanted to come see him and catch up on old times."

Zhang Liao's words were smooth and natural, his face wearing a perfectly measured smile; as he spoke he also glanced unobtrusively in Ren's direction, his demeanor composed, without the slightest flaw.

Seeing this, Li Chunxiao hurriedly stepped forward, piling a fawning smile on his face, his tone turning exceptionally intimate as he addressed Xuan Ge:

"Hehe~ that's right, Xuan Ge; it just so happens Lao Bai is on duty today, so Lao Zhang and I came ahead to catch up."

Xuan Ge listened to the two's words and looked at Li Chunxiao's fawning, smug look that he couldn't hide; how could he not understand the reason behind it.

This was probably also one of the benefits Ling Sha promised — most likely that batch of fine wine he swindled from Dan Heng of the Luo Fu, which naturally proved irresistible.

But that's fine too; taking this opportunity, let Li Chunxiao, Zhang Liao, and Ying Xing have a good gathering.

Thinking this, the smile on Xuan Ge's face deepened a few degrees.

Xuan Ge laughed, extending a finger and tapping lightly, his tone full of teasing:

"Drink a little less, alright? You're on duty tomorrow, don't delay important military matters, and don't let me hear that a certain Commandant Li got drunk and was kicked out of the house by his own wife."

Li Chunxiao's handsome face instantly flushed crimson, even the roots of his ears stained with a layer of red, looking somewhat embarrassed.

He hurriedly nodded, hard-mouthedly retorting: "Rest assured, Xuan Ge, this Li family I still call the shots on!"

Xuan Ge smiled without speaking, his eyes full of teasing amusement, inwardly cursing in his abdomen:

This Li family you call the shots on? Who knows who it was living in his own General's Mansion Qin Gong for a week.

Zhang Liao saw the General had no expression, and did not expose Li Chunxiao's deception; he knew he needed to decide for the General, fulfilling Ling Sha's instructed entrustment.

Zhang Liao's tone respectful, his eyebrows carrying a trace of just-right worry: "Right, General, today I saw Ling Sha due to fatigue somewhat unwell, please General expend more care."

Xuan Ge laughed, patting Zhang Liao's shoulder, tone softened a few degrees, saying: "I am already aware, this trip coming is precisely to see Ling Sha."

"Watch over Little Li, don't let him drink too much, that alcohol... has kick, mustn't delay tomorrow's duty."

Xuan Ge turned head and instructed again, tone full of care for subordinates, neither stiff, yet able to serve as reminder.

"Thanks General!" Zhang Liao hurriedly cupped fists accepting, heart relaxed a breath, knowing he had already completed Ling Sha Strategist Chief's orders.

Immediately he and Li Chunxiao exchanged a glance, one left one right hoisting the ever cold-silent Ren, turning toward their own Tong Jiang Fu walking away.

Kafka crossed arms, quietly standing in place, face still bearing gentle expression, brows and eyes full of grace.

But corners of mouth slightly pressed down, hiding a trace of hard-to-notice gravity.

Ling Sha is cooperating with her, two people reached win-win agreement, but even if cooperation, Ling Sha is also utilizing Stellaron Qiu Lie Shou to create perfect opportunity....

Ling Sha's thoughts also too deep, actions even more meticulous flawless.

She in heart clear, next interacting with Ling Sha, must step by step careful, everywhere watchful, don't let her methods grasp hold, otherwise only fall into passive.

Xing Xiao's gaze always resting on nearby slightly dazed Da Lihua, watching her beautiful brows slightly furrowed thinking, but yet long no movement....

Xing Xiao's heart instantly rose thick dissatisfaction, surrounding cold aura almost condense into frost, full of anger.

Da Lihua you not said have confidence?

Not able let self first one!?

But now, this so-called confidence, is let Ling Sha open door, let Xuan Ge unimpeded walk into Dan Ding Si?

Xing Xiao more think more angry, questioning words almost blurt out.

Da Lihua did not heed beside emitting cold Xing Xiao, she just somewhat dazed.

Ling Sha opened? This lets others how play?

Da Lihua now in heart thinking, why not defect, this Ling Sha advantage too big..... can't play against....