My Ironclad System is ahead of schedule.

"It's me." Seeing that he couldn't escape, Ji Yuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward.

"It's Ji Yuan, what are you planning to do?" Yu Kong noticed that Ji Yuan's gaze had softened considerably. However, when she turned to look at her daughter Qing Ni, her eyes remained sharp.

Ji Yuan quickly said, "I'll go ask Lord Fu Xuan for leave. I plan to go to the Black Tower Space Station. After I'm done with Lord Fu Xuan, I'll also ask you, Master Si, for leave."

In fact, Ji Yuan's position as a maritime trade official was already dispensable, but now, in front of Yu Kong, he naturally had to acknowledge it and continue to regard Yu Kong as his superior.

"Where are you going?" Qingni asked him from the side.

"I'm going to pick up Tingyun."

"Go get Tingyun!? You're going to get Tingyun? Then hurry up and bring her back." Qingni's eyes showed surprise and delight.

When Qingni first learned that Tingyun was actually Huanlong in disguise, she was devastated. She thought Tingyun was dead and was heartbroken over the loss of her friend. Fortunately, her mother, Yukong, soon told her good news: Tingyun was not dead, but had been moved by Ji Yuan beforehand.

Now that Ji Yuan said he was going to pick up Tingyun, Qingni was naturally overjoyed.

"Well, I will."

Ji Yuan nodded.

Yu Kong then looked at Qing Ni and advised, "Qing Ni, since Ting Yun will be back soon, if you find your clerical job boring, you can join the [Ming Huo] merchant group with Ting Yun. That way, you can do trade in other worlds."

Keeping her by his side as a clerk would only fuel Qingni's rebellious spirit, so it would be better to let her go with Tingyun to explore other worlds. It's much better than sending her to be a pilot on the front lines of war.

However, Qingni angrily refused, saying, "Mother, what I care about is never the scenery of other worlds!"

After saying that, she ignored Yu Kong and strode quickly toward the Tianbo Division.

Yu Kong watched Qing Ni's actions and sighed softly.

Then she turned to Ji Yuan, who was standing to the side, and said to him, "Come, Ji Yuan, I also need to go to the Taibu Temple to have some things divined. Why don't you come with me?"

"I know."

Ji Yuan nodded in agreement.

The two walked side by side, their snow-white thighs appearing and disappearing beneath the cheongsam as Yu Kong moved. On the celestial ship, opinions differed on who had the best figure or appearance, but who possessed the most mature womanly charm was undoubtedly Lady Yu Kong.

As they walked, Yu Kong asked Ji Yuan, "Ji Yuan, you are favored by the All-Knowing Heavenly Lord. What do you think we should do to persuade Qing Ni not to think about becoming a pilot?"

"Lord Sky Soarer, shall I say something?"

“Yes, of course.” Yu Kong looked at Ji Yuan expectantly.

Ji Yuan replied to Yu Kong, "I think Sister Qingni's dream is normal. I really can't understand why you, Lord Yu Kong, are stopping me."

Hearing Ji Yuan say this, Yu Kong wasn't angry. She simply shook her head and said:

“Ji Yuan, there are some things that you and Qing Ni don’t understand. I have my own reasons for not letting her become a pilot.”

Ji Yuan shrugged: "If we don't understand, why don't we just say it directly? Keeping it a secret will only create distance between us. Anything feels incredibly heavy if you don't say it, but saying it makes things much easier for others."

Yu Kong shook his head, intending to refuse, but at that moment Ji Yuan took out the token representing Marshal Hua from his hand.

"Lord Yukong, if you don't intend to be frank, then I will have no choice but to forcibly requisition Qingni as my star raft pilot."

Yu Kong's expression was unpredictable.

Seeing her expression, Ji Yuan quickly continued, "I'm going with people from the Interstellar Peace Company to a planet without any bountiful resources. This time, we'll have her serve as a pilot and see if she's truly interested in flying."

Yu Kong narrowed his eyes.

Is this how you intend to persuade me?

"Not really."

Ji Yuan touched his token again.

Yu Kong stared at the token without saying a word.

"Then, Lord Yu Kong, I'll go catch up with Qing Ni and tell her the news." After saying that, Ji Yuan ran towards Qing Ni's direction before Yu Kong could react.

Having caught up with Qingni, Ji Yuan told her what had happened. Upon hearing this, Qingni's initially disappointed expression instantly transformed into ecstatic joy.

She even praised Ji Yuan: "You truly are amazing; even my mother can't do anything with you."

However, at this moment, Ji Yuan shook his head.

"No, Lady Yukong would have many ways to stop her if she wanted to. She just doesn't want to."

"Does Mother not want to do it?"

Qingni was taken aback.

Ji Yuan nodded: "Yes, she's struggling with her inner conflict. I'm just helping her make a decision. Sister Qingni, I've arranged this opportunity for you. If you don't perform well, you won't get another chance. It seems she's hiding something, and ultimately, it's up to you to help her resolve her inner conflict."

Upon hearing Ji Yuan's words, Qing Ni clenched her fist and replied earnestly to Ji Yuan, "I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely become an excellent pilot. At your wedding with Ting Yun, I will give you a beautiful flight performance."

Hearing Qingni talk about his wedding with Tingyun, Ji Yuan blushed slightly.

He quickly said, "Let's wait a few more years. I'm not old enough to be an adult yet."

At the very least, I need to solve my own problems first.

At this moment, Qingni looked at Ji Yuan and realized that he was not yet an adult.

In his heart, he cursed Ting Yun as a beast.

Ji Yuan was going to the Imperial Apothecary, while Qing Ni was going to study how to become a qualified pilot.

After walking a few steps, Ji Yuan remembered something and quickly turned back to find Yu Kong.

I left quite casually, but the thought of going to Taibusi alone later is really unsafe. Lady Yukong has at least lived past the hundred-year mark, so it's naturally safe for me to stay by her side.

Fortunately, Yu Kong was still thinking about Qing Ni and hadn't gone far. When Ji Yuan saw her, he quickly expressed his desire to go with her.

Yu Kong did not object.

Then, Ji Yuan and Yu Kong sat on the same starship and headed towards Taibusi.

Throughout the journey, Yu Kong noticed Ji Yuan hesitated several times, seemingly wanting to speak but ultimately remaining silent. Ji Yuan knew that Yu Kong wanted to reveal Qing Ni's story, but after careful consideration, she felt it wasn't the right time to do so.

He believes that Qingni will be at peace once she goes out and returns safely.

The system's voice sounded in my mind.

[You helped Qingni, the legendary aviator of the Luofu Immortal Ship, resolve her family conflicts. The system rewards you with +10 to your basic mechanical repair knowledge.]

Ji Yuan's mind was filled with a lot of basic knowledge about mechanical repair.

……

Ji Yuan returned to the place of Taibu Si.

This time, however, there was no bluebird to greet them as before.

Poor Qingque, because she said some things she shouldn't have in front of the diviner, is now forced to work diligently among the documents, how miserable she is.

Yu Kong and Ji Yuan went directly to Fu Xuan.

At this moment, Fu Xuan stood alone in front of the Great Evolution Qiong Guan Formation, his Dharma Eye on his forehead gleaming as he tried to see how the newly modified formation would work.

Seeing her in this state, Ji Yuan and Yu Kong didn't want to disturb her, so they could only stand silently behind her and wait for her to finish.

As he cast the Great Evolution Exhaustive Observation Formation, Fu Xuan muttered to himself.

"The new Qiong Guan Array's calculation power is actually twice that of the old one. With this Qiong Guan Array, how could I not become the number one diviner in the entire galaxy? Of course, that's because Ji Yuan doesn't come to the Taibu Si."

As she said this, she raised her small white-stockinged foot and stomped hard on the ground twice.

"If I recruited him to the Grand Diviner's Office, I would definitely become the strongest Grand Diviner in history. But after that, I would be surpassed by Ji Yuan immediately, which is really infuriating. That guy, how am I supposed to repay so many favors I owe him? The General is a bad guy, and Ji Yuan is an absolute bastard."

"The key is that guy doesn't like anything except girls. Am I supposed to show him again? No, a few glances aren't enough to repay this favor. Am I supposed to offer myself in return?"

Yu Kong looked at Ji Yuan with curiosity, his eyes seemingly searching for information.

What did Fu Xuan show you?

Ji Yuan quickly waved his hand.

He's innocent! I didn't do anything.

I'm always passive.

Ji Yuan involuntarily took two steps back. It was this step that Fu Xuan, who had been observing the Great Evolution Qiong Guan Formation alone, heard.

Upon hearing the sound, Fu Xuan suddenly turned his head.

His eyes met Ji Yuanyu's.

Ji Yuan and Yu Kong both stopped moving.

Fu Xuan's annoyed expression froze instantly.

"You, how did you all get here?" Fu Xuan stammered. Especially when he looked at Ji Yuan, Fu Xuan instantly remembered what had happened yesterday and the words he had just said about pledging himself to her, and his tone became even more unnatural.

Why is it that I always exhibit the most embarrassing behavior when I'm with Ji Yuan?

Is he Kempinski?

Fu Xuan made a decision in her heart: next time she wanted to be alone somewhere, she would definitely arrange for someone to guard her in advance. Others could be seen through by divination, but Ji Yuan was someone she couldn't detect.

Ji Yuan quickly said, "Lord Yu Kong and I each have something we wanted to discuss with you."

Yu Kong took out a piece of paper from his body and placed it in front of Fu Xuan: "I just want you to help me divine some things related to my past with Ji Yuan. Well, I've written them all down on this paper. Fu Xuan, let me know when you've finished calculating, and I'll have someone come and pick it up."

After saying that, she made an excuse and left.

Before leaving, she glanced at Fu Xuan and Ji Yuan one last time.

Although she was older, she had no experience in dating and genuinely couldn't understand Fu Xuan's feelings.

After Yu Kong left, Fu Xuan felt a slight sense of relief. However, the thought of facing Ji Yuan's gaze alone made her extremely uncomfortable. She wanted to turn her back to Ji Yuan and project a cool and wise image, but that reminded her of the time she had stuck her butt out when she turned her back to him yesterday.

What does it mean by looking at me like that? Does he want my interest?

Alright, I'll return it to you.

I didn't let you touch me yesterday, but I'll let you touch me today, okay?

Fu Xuan gritted his teeth and thought to himself.

As Ji Yuan was still thinking about what to say, he felt Fu Xuan grab his right hand. She then pulled him down, pressing Ji Yuan's hand against her thigh. Ji Yuan's hand immediately felt the smooth texture of the stockings.

Ji Yuan subconsciously exerted a little force, making Fu Xuan's face even rosier.

After a few seconds, Fu Xuan, feeling extremely shy, suddenly pushed Ji Yuan away.