Chapter 706

"Stelle" frowned; she ignored all of Asta's excuses and cover-ups, instinctively sensing that Asta's true purpose was just to "play for a few days."

If it weren't for the fact that Asta had to guide Screwllum last time, and the space station had been raided by "Silver Wolf".

Asta would likely have been substantially breached.

She didn't have any objections to this, though.

It was just that Asta's status meant she couldn't board the Express, making "Stelle" and March 7th feel she was an outsider.

"Eh? 'Foundation Grand Game'?"

March 7th also leaned in, full of interest in this game with the "Foundation" prefix.

"Is it a game released by the Foundation? Sounds like it would be very interesting!"

She stopped hesitantly as she said this, feeling somewhat regretful:

"But we have to solve the Xianzhou's 'Stellaron' on this trip, we won't have any chance to play to our hearts' content."

"Then let's have a big play session together after we bring the 'Stellaron Hunters' to justice and resolve the crisis!"

However, before March 7th could enjoy the prospect of Xianzhou life after the crisis ended, the Foxian girl who made her feel a deep sense of crisis walked over slowly.

Before she could ask the question in her heart, Tingyun sighed with a smile:

"Sigh, General Yukong has assigned the task of receiving you all to me again."

"It seems this little woman's fate with you benefactors is quite deep."

"The Sky-Faring Commission has booked the best rooms at the 'Cloudford Inn'."

"Benefactors, please follow me to the inn to have a cup of tea and rest for a while."

Welt Yang nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."

"You're too kind," Tingyun kept a smile on her face, "If you all could put in a good word for this humble woman when you see General Yukong next time, that would be the best comfort."

"I have already accepted my life of toil."

Having said that, Tingyun turned slightly to the side.

Signaling for everyone to follow, her gaze quietly rested on Bai Xuan for a moment, her lips parted slightly, as if speaking yet not speaking, as if saying something yet not, and soon the corners of her mouth curled up as she led the way.

Before long, the "Cloudford Inn" appeared before everyone.

A wooden plaque hung on the gate, written with the traces of time, and the bluestone road in front of the gate had been washed by wind and rain, full of the flavor of vicissitudes.

"As soon as I see an inn sign, fatigue just can't stop surging up." March 7th spread her hands and sighed.

Sleepy then sleep, sleep then continue to sleep, sleep until truly asleep.

Bai Xuan placed his hand on top of March 7th's head: "It's still broad daylight."

"We've been busy here and there for so long, how is it still daylight?" March 7th pouted, looking up at the sky.

There seemed to be resentment in her gaze.

"In the Palace of Divine Foresight, I thought a long time had passed."

Then, she lowered her voice, speaking to "Stelle" and Bai Xuan:

"I won't hide it from you,"

"Just now I saw that Yukong frown, and I almost thought a fully armed squad of soldiers was going to rush out and throw us into the dungeon."

"Dealing with big shots is more tiring than dealing with monsters..."

At this moment, she realized Tingyun was smiling with her eyes narrowed, facing her, clearly her volume control had failed.

But it was more likely that the Foxian's large ears granted the race hearing far beyond the ordinary.

As everyone knows, foxes are canines, and canines are quite sensitive to smells.

Perhaps the Foxian's superhuman senses were not just hearing, but also smell.

The air went quiet for an instant.

Being watched by Tingyun's gaze, March 7th hurriedly hid behind Bai Xuan's arm, even letting out a squeaky voice in her shock:

"Ah, I, I wasn't speaking ill of General Yukong..."

"Stelle's" gaze went back and forth between March 7th and Tingyun, also feeling somewhat helpless, and finally landed on Bai Xuan.

Bai Xuan raised his hand to hug March 7th's shoulder, shielding her at his side, and laughed a few times.

"Rest assured, this little woman is not one to wag her tongue~" Tingyun laughed.

"However, as a subordinate, I must say a fair word for the General:"

"The current Luo Fu is fraught with crises, and the Sky-Faring Commission led by General Yukong bears the responsibility for the safety of the Xianzhou's gates; vigilance and preparedness are her duty."

"In private, she is not such an unapproachable person."

March 7th felt relieved in her heart; it seemed she wouldn't commit suicide by being stabbed six times in the back for stepping into the "Cloudford Inn" with her left foot.

But she also noticed the way Yukong was addressed.

"The old lady?"

Yukong looked at most middle-aged?

Tingyun did not hide it.

"It is said that this General was a top-tier pilot among the Xianzhou Cloud Knights back in the day~"

"Fiery temper, first-class skills, loved to laugh and play."

"It's just that, time has worn her down, and the ace pilot finally reined in her temper and disposition, becoming the leader of a commission, having to handle all kinds of troubles flawlessly."

"And so, General Yukong personally instructed me."

"To arrange the best rooms at the 'Cloudford Inn' for you all, as well as daily expenses, hoping you all can stay comfortably and eat happily~"

"In this way, the Xianzhou can be considered not to have lost the etiquette of hospitality."

"At the same time, she also instructed that if you see anything you like or want to eat, just tell the boss, and put it all on the Sky-Faring Commission's tab."

"Put it all on the Sky-Faring Commission's tab!" "Stelle" became excited instantly.

Whether there is an organization is one thing.

Whether the organization reimburses is another.

With just one sentence, March 7th's impression of Yukong changed greatly:

"That is truly the most cordial sentence I've heard since arriving on the Xianzhou!"

Such a generous person definitely isn't on the same path as Cocolia!

"Ahem, encountering such a warm and hospitable host, it would be a real disservice to their good intentions not to enjoy it properly."

"Right, Mr. Yang?"

As she said this, she didn't forget to drag Welt Yang, who was leading the team, into the water.

This left the former Anti-Entropy Sovereign, a middle-aged man who knew all about reimbursement, looking helpless.

Those who didn't know would think the Xianzhou had invited them for a public-funded feast.

"Let's keep our attention on the business at hand. Since General Yukong is so strongly refusing our intervention, I assume the Sky-Faring Commission has some clues about Kafka's whereabouts?"

"Benefactor is perceptive." Tingyun restrained her smile, "The suspect is very cunning; besides the encrypted frequency bands, the timing of the communications was also perfectly calculated, making it impossible to pinpoint her location."

"However, the Divination Commission did find a few clues."

As she spoke, Tingyun began to play Kafka's video in front of everyone.

Kafka: "The coordinates are here; everything is left for you to decide."

Kafka: "Although the goals we pursue are completely different, the orbits of the stars will eventually intersect. Goodbye."

"Stelle" scratched her head, puzzled:

"Is there anything special about this?"

"Benefactor, do not be led astray by her words." Tingyun said, "Behind the sound of her voice is the sound of some device operating."

March 7th suddenly realized:

"Ah, with this clue, the situation is—completely unchanged!"

But the joy didn't last long.

"The Xianzhou is a starship, after all; mechanical devices are everywhere!"

Tingyun smiled:

"Miss March, for most people, this kind of sound might be indistinguishable."

"But for the Artisanship Commission responsible for maintaining the facilities, the operation of each machine has a different melody, high or low."

Then, she explained:

"The General summoned the craftsmen, and after comparing and listening, they discovered that Kafka's background sound came from the shipbuilding facilities at 'Cloudford'."

"Please rest for a while, everyone, and get your energy up."

"Once ready, we can set out to catch the thief; at that time, it will be up to you benefactors' methods~". ===== CHAPTER 708 =====