Chapter 85

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

"Bullshit, what do you mean 'this child has a karmic connection with me'?"

Xuan Ge had just returned victorious leading the Shen Wu Corps, a faint scent of gunpowder still lingering on his black-gold armor.

He looked at Yue Yu smiling radiantly in the projection and couldn't help but laugh and curse.

He had merely taken on a disciple; he hadn't expected this matter to spread so fast, with all the Sky-Fortress Generals already aware.

It was like poking a hornet's nest — everyone wanted to come join the fun.

Salan stood obediently beside Xuan Ge, her fox ears twitching, curiously watching her master "argue" with that stunningly beautiful fox woman in the projection.

She carefully sized up the Sky-Fortress Generals surrounding them, who exuded powerful authority just by standing there, her eyes full of nervousness.

Yue Yu paid Xuan Ge's foul mouth not the slightest heed; her gaze passed over him and landed on Salan.

Even as a mere projection, Yue Yu exuded an approachable big-sister air, her tone gentle:

"Little one, don't be fooled by Xuan Ge's handsome looks — he's just a crude martial brute."

She paused, then continued: "Li Chunxiao, who commands troops under him, has followed him for hundreds of years learning spear arts, yet he never properly taught him.

Just a 'first do this, then do that' — following him, you'll never learn the real stuff."

The words barely fell when Yao Guang slowly stepped out; her figure was slender and graceful, her bearing elegant, every gesture brimming with charm, leaving Salan stunned for a few seconds subconsciously.

Yao Guang laughed softly, her tone gentle yet carrying a hint of rebuttal:

"Yue Yu, you are mistaken. Xuan Ge's spear arts have been passed down for a hundred years, interwoven with the subtleties of swordsmanship; for General Li to learn half of it is already no easy feat."

As she spoke, she raised her eyes to look at Xuan Ge, her charming eyes like silk, her tone carrying a touch of coquettish complaint:

"Right, Xuan Ge~"

Yue Yu glanced at Yao Guang, the smile on her face undiminished, inwardly musing: Is this protective instinct toward her man? Rather interesting.

Jing Yuan, Yuan Shuai Hua, and the other Sky-Fortress Generals nearby all smiled without speaking, watching the dispute with playful eyes, not the least bit inclined to intervene.

They all knew Xuan Ge taking a disciple was no small matter; a disciple who caught Xuan Ge's eye would, at minimum, possess the caliber of a Sky-Fortress General.

Although Salan could not inherit the Shen Wu Xian Zhou's military authority, other Xianzhou could accept her — the Yao Qing Xian Zhou was the best choice.

Xuan Ge nodded lightly, not noticing the pink light that flashed in Yao Guang's eyes; he subconsciously shielded Salan behind him, his gaze turning to Yue Yu, his tone carrying a hint of wariness:

"The rescued fox people have already been sent to the Yao Qing Xian Zhou for settlement; besides, what's your rush?

Could it be the Yao Qing Xian Zhou has also learned from the Luofu and suffered a generational break?"

"Hey hey hey~~ How did this get dragged onto me?"

Hearing Xuan Ge's words, Jing Yuan immediately stood up, gave him a sidelong glance, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness:

"My Luofu has no generational break — don't go pinning false charges on me."

Jing Yuan paused, his gaze falling on Salan, a flash of calculation in his eyes, then coaxed in a gentle tone:

"Salan, Xuan Ge is a native-born son of the Luofu; if you follow him to the Luofu, you can also see your master's hometown — how nice."

"Really~" Salan's eyes lit up, a smile instantly blooming on her face as she looked at Jing Yuan, her tone carrying expectation.

"Then after we finish learning from Master, we'll go to the Luofu for a look!"

Xuan Ge turned his head and glared fiercely at Jing Yuan, his eyes full of warning — this guy actually dared to poach someone right in front of him!

Jing Yuan didn't fear him in the slightest, his smile growing even more radiant, spreading his hands with an innocent look:

"I don't know~ Salan just wants to see her master's hometown; you won't even allow that?"

Xuan Ge shook his head helplessly, reached out, and lightly rubbed Salan's little head; good thing he reacted fast, or Jing Yuan would've nearly talked her away.

Yao Guang's gaze had remained on Salan; she secretly calculated with her fingers, and upon seeing the result, couldn't help but freeze for a moment, then her charming eyes grew even deeper.

She took a deep breath, turned her head, and lightly nodded at Yuan Shuai Hua.

Yuan Shuai Hua raised her brows slightly, a flash of surprise in her eyes; she hadn't expected that this casual pickup by Xuan Ge had actually brought back a Sky-Fortress General seed — rather unexpected.

Yao Guang recovered, looking at Xuan Ge still wrangling with Jing Yuan, and silently made up her mind.

She had to find a reason to make a trip to the Shen Wu Xian Zhou — this Salan was off.

Not personality-off, not identity-off, but because she had just divined that on Salan there was actually a trace of Xuan Ge's blue-gold color, faintly visible.

But Salan had already become Xuan Ge's disciple; fate was becoming unfathomable, so she could only see this far....

But a woman's sixth sense told her there was a problem! There was definitely a problem here!

"Alright, stop messing around." Yuan Shuai Hua finally spoke, her tone steady, cutting off the wrangling.

"Later have Bai Qi rewrite the battle report and send it over."

Hearing this, Xuan Ge looked at Yuan Shuai Hua in puzzlement, scratching his head: "Didn't I already give you the battle report?"

Yuan Shuai Hua took a deep breath, her gaze landing on that battle report with only the two words "Great Victory," helplessly looking away, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness:

"Xuan Ge, when you have time, come to the Vir—"

"This subordinate understands!" Xuan Ge didn't wait for Yuan Shuai Hua to finish, immediately cutting her off, his tone respectful and obedient.

"I'll have Bai Qi rewrite a detailed battle report right away, absolutely won't let you down!"

Salan gazed deeply at the words "Great Victory"; she felt war should be like this....

Yuan Shuai Hua looked at his tactful demeanor, the corner of her mouth couldn't help but reveal a smile; she gave Xuan Ge a deep look, then cut the projection.

Just as the projection was about to vanish completely, Xuan Ge suddenly shouted at Huai Yan's projection: "Right, Yan Lao, your Ying Xing is at the Shen Wu Xian Zhou!"

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of cunning: "Check if he has any junior brothers or sisters or whatnot, send them over to Shen Wu; I'm afraid he'll be lonely here all by himself."

Huai Yan blanked for a moment, his face first showing delighted surprise, then immediately furrowing his brows.

Huai Yan pointed a finger at Xuan Ge, his eyes full of helplessness and speechlessness, and in the end said nothing, directly cutting off the projection.

Xuan Ge watched the disappearing projection, a smug grin on his face, then turned his head to look at Jing Yuan, tone casual:

"Right, Jing Yuan, send Dan Heng over too."

"Ying Xing has been wearing a cold face day after day, and muttering 'Dan Heng, Dan Feng' in a weird way; I reckon he definitely misses Dan Heng, so this'll just fulfill his wish."

Jing Yuan's eyelid twitched; looking at Xuan Ge, he silently cursed in his heart — this guy clearly knows the grudge between Ying Xing and Dan Heng...

But on second thought, Xuan Ge's strength is more than enough; with him watching over Dan Heng and Ren, nothing will go wrong.

Jing Yuan nodded: "Alright, I'll issue a pardon order in your name, letting him go to the Shen Wu Xian Zhou."

Xuan Ge nodded; between brothers there's nothing that can't be done.

Besides, on the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, his word is law; if those Dragon Masters or Ten Kings Offices don't accept it, they can come discuss it with him face to face.

After the meeting ended, Xuan Ge led Salan by the hand and slowly walked out of the Hui Yi Shi; just as he stepped out the door he saw Bai Qi waiting to one side.

He stopped in his tracks and instructed Bai Qi: "Rewrite a detailed battle report for this campaign.

It must be clearly organized — write out the battle situation, casualties, and achievements clearly — and deliver it to Yuan Shuai Hua."

"Yes, General."

Bai Qi respectfully cupped his fists in salute, his tone steady, without the slightest objection, then turned and went to prepare the battle report.

On the other side, inside the General's Mansion of the Yao Qing Xian Zhou, after Yue Yu cut off the projection, she slowly walked back to her General's Seat and sat quietly, fingertips lightly tapping the tabletop, sinking into deep thought.

Her dispute with Xuan Ge just now, deliberately belittling him, was nothing more than wanting to plant a seed in Salan's heart.

That she can't learn the real thing following Xuan Ge is false, but... only the Yao Qing Xian Zhou can let her exert her greatest value.

Yue Yu knows clearly in her heart that the Shen Wu Xian Zhou will ultimately be inherited by Xuan Ge's bloodline.

No matter how outstanding Salan is, she cannot wield control over Shen Wu; in the end she will only come to the Yao Qing Xian Zhou — of this, Yue Yu is fully confident.

She raised her eyes and glanced at a military report on her desk; this report was an observation report sent by the Qingqiu Army some time ago, precisely concerning the Yueyue Liequn Colony where Salan is located.

Only she didn't expect that the Shen Wu Army's speed would actually be this fast; her side had just received the military report and hadn't even had time to arrange deployments...

Xuan Ge's side had already led the army into battle and scored a sweeping victory, rescuing all the fox-people slaves.

"Ah~ this child truly has a karmic connection with me..."

Yue Yu let out a light sigh, a bitter smile appearing on her face, and then no longer paid any attention to this military report.

Anyway Salan can't run; she is ultimately a fox-person, and the Yao Qing Xian Zhou is the fox-people's best destination.