The Envoy of Abundance from Onphalus

He looked around at the busy docks and the crowd of compassionate pharmacists gathered in the distance, and realized that manpower was indeed stretched thin.

“Since this is Lord Yu Kong’s intention… then there’s no need for us to investigate further. Thank you, Miss Tingyun.” He waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to make way.

A crisis vanished without a trace thanks to Huanlong's few words. Modu and his confidants secretly breathed a sigh of relief, their inner linings soaked with cold sweat.

Their eyes were filled with gratitude and lingering fear as they looked at Tingyun—if this inside man hadn't appeared in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

This further convinced them that the man before them, Tingyun, was the key figure the High Priest had mentioned—the one who would meet them in Luofu. Indeed, the High Priest's predictions proved prophetic.

Tingyun led the group of still-shaken "fox people" through the bustling dock. Taking advantage of the surrounding noise, she approached Modu, the leader, and said in a very low voice, with a tone of reassurance and seduction: "You have all been frightened. The time to rescue the leader is approaching. Just wait patiently for two more days."

A glint flashed in Moto's eyes as he suppressed the urge to ask questions and simply nodded almost imperceptibly.

He knew he was in a dangerous situation, and any unnecessary words could bring about his demise.

The man before them, Tingyun, who could easily evade the Cloud Cavalry's inspection, was their only hope. He admired the High Priest's foresight even more.

Tingyun led them to a relatively secluded temporary settlement in a warehouse area deep within the Star Cha Sea.

Here, she demonstrated astonishing efficiency. A large quantity of uniforms conforming to the standards of low-ranking Tianbo Division staff and ordinary Cloud Knight soldiers were rapidly provided.

"Gentlemen," Tingyun said, pointing to the uniforms, his voice clear and rousing, "the elite must wear this armor, while the rest of you can simply change into ordinary immortal ship clothing and blend into the crowd."

She unfolded a simple yet crucial partial diagram of Luofu, "The plan is set: two days from now, even greater chaos will erupt in Luofu, this is a golden opportunity! At that time, our insider will create gaps within the Ten Kings Bureau."

She pointed to the marker for the Ten Kings' Prison on the map: "Please, Lord Modu, personally lead five hundred elite troops to infiltrate the Ten Kings' Prison as inside agents."

"This number is just right, not too many, not too few. It will not only avoid attracting attention, but also ensure that when the war chief is released from the bottom of the prison, it will be enough to suppress the initial resistance and release all the vicious prisoners! Once the prisoners riot, the Ten Kings' Division will surely be thrown into chaos!"

Tingyun's gaze swept over Modu and the Buli warriors behind him who had changed into Yunqi uniforms and whose eyes had become fierce. Modu said, "Then let's listen to this friend's words. The rest of you, break up into smaller groups and infiltrate various districts of Luofu."

"Once the Ten Kings' Offices are ablaze, you will all launch your attacks simultaneously from your respective positions! Arson, riots, and disruption of transportation... leaving the entire Luofu region overwhelmed! At that time, the garrison forces of the Immortal Ship will be completely dispersed and stretched thin."

She watched with satisfaction as the fighting spirit and agreement ignited in Mo Du's eyes: "Don't worry about being isolated and helpless. Members of the Medicine King's Secret Sect will also respond from multiple locations, stirring up this quagmire together. The greater the chaos, the greater the chance of successfully rescuing the leader!"

Modu listened carefully; the plan sounded intricately linked, making full use of the current chaos in Luofu and the power they could create.

"So," he finally spoke, asking the most crucial question, "after rescuing the leader, how do we evacuate Luofu?"

Tingyun revealed a knowing, enigmatic smile: "Rest assured, sir, the evacuation route is well-planned. Once the commander is out of danger, someone will guide him."

"The immediate priority is to ensure the operation two days from now goes perfectly! Please keep your subordinates under control and wait for the right opportunity."

Modu nodded vigorously, his last trace of doubt dispelled by the other party's confident demeanor.

He looked around at his disguised warriors, who were already beginning to resemble soldiers of the Celestial Ship, and a surge of vengeance and a desire to save his lord welled up in his heart.

Five hundred elite troops launched a surprise attack on the Ten Kings' Division, coordinating from within and without, creating earth-shattering chaos... If this plan succeeds, he will surely become famous throughout Bu Li!

However, in the eyes of Huanlong—the Extinction Lord who takes pleasure in the suffering of all living beings—these Buli people, ignited by the fire of revenge, are nothing more than a group of kindling destined to burn out.

The more beautiful the future she painted for them, the more deadly the cruel reality she deliberately concealed from them became: the seemingly ubiquitous secrets of the Medicine King were mostly just illusions she spread to drain Luo Fu's energy, and she herself didn't know how many people would actually respond.

The promised "greater chaos" and "synergistic effect of the Medicine King's secret teachings" were nothing but empty promises.

As for the fate of those five hundred elites after entering the Ten Kings' Division... The Ten Kings' Division's prison is known as the most formidable fortress in Luofu. How could a mere five hundred men from Bu Li be able to shake it?

Their fate, from the moment they stepped into Luofu, was predetermined: to be burned to ashes in the chaos of despair, like moths thrown into a furnace.

It only adds a tiny, poignant spark to her grand drama of seizing the Jianmu tree. It's enough to buy him a little time.

Just then, Tingyun saw that the starship representing the company's cargo transport had also arrived at the Starship Sea.

But she didn't consider interfering; instead, she chose to let things take their course.

Those problematic goods will eventually reach their rightful place in the way she most desires. And then, at just the right moment, they will erupt.

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My nose is stuffy and my throat is inflamed today, so I'll have to pay back another chapter. It's so hard to make up for lost time, and now I'm owing it all back. So sad.

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The Golden Branches: Chapter 149 Scott's Unlucky Adventures

The docking area of ​​the Starship Sea Central Hub is perpetually bustling. Its air is a mixture of the residual heat of starship engines, the metallic smell of lubricating oil, and the unfamiliar scents emanating from countless cargoes from all corners of the universe.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, several transport starships painted with the prominent logo of the Interstellar Peace Corporation had just come to a stop, and huge cargo containers were being slowly moved out of the hull.

They were far larger than usual, their dark gray metallic shells gleaming with a cold, hard sheen under the harbor lights.

It was this unusual size that attracted the cavalry that had just been welcoming Physician Cihuai.

The leader of the Yunqi Army raised his hand to stop the company personnel who were directing the unloading.

"Wait. These containers need routine inspection." The Cloud Cavalry captain's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable authority.

Before he could finish speaking, a figure wearing sunglasses and a sharp suit hurriedly squeezed through the crowd. It was Scott, the specialist from the Interstellar Peace Company's branch in Luofu Xianzhou.

He had just received an urgent message from his superiors, demanding that this batch of special goods be stored in the warehouse as quickly and confidentially as possible. Seeing the Yunqi Army blocking his way, a nameless anger immediately surged within him.

"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Scott's voice rose, tinged with obvious anger, his brows furrowed behind his sunglasses. "Are you people from Xianzhou so unruly? Our company is Xianzhou's strategic partner!"

"These goods have all the necessary paperwork and entered the country legally. Why do you insist on checking them? Do you distrust the company's integrity, or do you have a problem with our friendly agreement?" He crossed his arms, raised his chin slightly, and adopted a condescending attitude, as if he had suffered a great injustice.

The Cloud Cavalry commander remained unmoved, his sharp eyes sweeping over the enormous shipping containers.

"Commissioner Scott, having complete entry procedures is one thing, but having unclear contents of the goods is another. The laws of Xianzhou stipulate that all inbound goods, especially those that are abnormal in size or shape, must be inspected. This is for the safety of Luofu. I hope you can understand."

He then pointed to the enormous containers: "If something of the kind that shouldn't be hidden in such containers were to get out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable. This is not targeted at the company, but a routine procedure for all arrivals. In this respect, we treat everyone equally."

The Cloud Cavalry commander then pointed to the various types of compassionate physician ships moored nearby: "See? Those compassionate physician ships have also been inspected. The company has no reason to refuse our reasonable search. We hope you will cooperate."

"Hmph!" Scott scoffed, his eyes behind his sunglasses filled with contempt. "Under the protection of our reputation, the company acts with integrity and honesty! Your unfounded suspicions are a questioning of the company's sincerity towards the Immortal Boat Alliance!"

"Can I take this as you deliberately making things difficult for me?" He took a step forward, almost touching the captain's chest, trying to intimidate him with his imposing manner.

The Cloud Cavalry captain's eyes narrowed, his posture remaining as upright as a pine tree. "Commissioner Scott, please watch your words and actions. Luofu is going through a turbulent time; security is paramount. If you persist in obstructing..."

He tilted his head slightly, his voice suddenly turning cold: "Then, the Cloud Cavalry will have no choice but to take necessary measures to forcibly open the box! The process will probably not be pleasant."

As soon as he finished speaking, several Cloud Cavalry soldiers behind him stepped forward in unison, their weapons gleaming coldly, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the scene.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the company employees looked at each other and subconsciously shrank back.

Scott was taken aback by the show of force, his face flushing red. He stiffened his neck, pointing fiercely at the Cloud Cavalry captain, his voice shrill with anger: "Fine! Fine! Investigate! Investigate all you want! If you can't find a single problem with this shipment today..."

He practically gritted his teeth as he said, "I'll immediately apply for interstellar arbitration with the company headquarters! I'll sue your Immortal Ship Luofu Cloud Cavalry for abusing your power and sabotaging cooperation! Then we'll see how you handle this! I'll make sure you regret it!"

He suddenly waved his hand, with a hint of defiance, signaling his men to clear the way.

"Investigate! Investigate all you want! Let's see what you can find out!" He stood to the side with his arms crossed, his face full of arrogant "just wait and see" attitude.

Just as the Cloud Cavalrymen stepped forward to open the box, a young employee in a company uniform, pale-faced, quietly squeezed next to Scott and cautiously tugged at the cuff of his suit.

"What are you doing?!" Scott was engrossed in imagining himself turning the tables on his superior after arguing his case, fantasizing about how to curry favor with his boss and give the other party a good dressing down.

He snapped impatiently after being interrupted, "Can't you see I'm drafting an arbitration application? These lawless Yunqi soldiers must pay the price! I'll make sure they all receive the punishment they deserve."

The young employee shrank back in fear, leaning closer and speaking in a very low voice, his voice tinged with obvious apprehension: "Commissioner Scott... that... that shipment... there might be... a small problem with what's inside... should we really let them investigate?"

Scott's arrogant expression froze instantly, his sunglasses slipped down his nose slightly, revealing a pair of eyes wide with shock. "Huh?!"

He whirled around, staring intently at the employee, his voice suddenly dropping to a low tremor, "The company only told me to 'deliver special goods confidentially and promptly,' but they didn't say there was a problem! What the hell did you guys bring over?!"

An ominous premonition crept up his spine like a cold snake, and he felt cold sweat instantly bead up on his forehead, his previous righteous indignation vanishing completely.

"It's...it's the company..." The employee swallowed hard, his voice trembling even more. "They...they used experimental mechs modified from Bu Liren's flesh and blood samples...I don't know what the higher-ups were thinking, but they ordered them all to be transferred to the Luofu warehouse for storage..."

"A machine that leaves human flesh and blood?! A mecha?! And it's a prototype?!" Scott felt a buzzing in his head, as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer, and his vision went black.

Like a wolf whose tail has been stepped on, he let out a low growl, each word squeezed out from between his teeth: "This deadly stuff! You actually dared to transport it to Luofu?! And you kept it from me?! Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"

"I...I thought that as a branch specialist...you should know the inside story..." the employee explained, feeling wronged and frightened. "Seeing how forceful you were just now...I..."

"Nonsense! If I had known it was such a hot potato inside, would I have fucking gone head-to-head with the Cloud Cavalry?!"

Scott felt dizzy; today was a disaster for him! His dream of a promotion and a raise was shattered by this sudden bad news.

He abruptly shoved aside the employee who was still explaining, and as if his pants were on fire, his face instantly plastered with an extremely obsequious smile. In one swift step, he rushed towards the Yunqi Army, who were already close to the container and ready to take action.

"Oh dear! Gentlemen of the Cloud Cavalry! It's a misunderstanding! A huge misunderstanding!" Scott's voice was sickeningly sweet, completely different from before.

He spread his arms in an attempt to stop him, his body twisting dramatically. "I just confirmed with the person in charge on the ship! It's a mistake! A complete mistake! This shipment shouldn't have been sent to Luofu at all! It's our scheduling error!"

"Mr. Scott, what do you mean?" the Cloud Cavalry captain asked in return.

"How about this? I'll make them turn back right away! I won't cause them any trouble at all! Why should we ruin our relationship over such a misunderstanding? Don't you think so?" He rubbed his hands together, his smile almost squeezing out wrinkles.

Scott's sudden, 180-degree turn in attitude, along with his undisguised panic, instantly heightened the Cloud Cavalry commander's suspicions to their peak.

He gave Scott's forced composure a cold glance, his eyes sharp as knives.

“Mr. Scott,” the captain’s voice was devoid of warmth, but rather resolute, “regardless of whether this shipment stays or leaves, since it is currently anchored in the Star Chariot Sea, on the land of Luofu, as ‘abnormal cargo’ of unknown origin and with your inconsistent attitude, the Cloud Cavalry must fulfill its inspection duties!”

"This is for Luofu's safety, there's no room for negotiation!" He looked away from Scott and decisively ordered, "Open the box! Inspect it carefully!"

Scott's face fell instantly, all color drained from his lips, and he could no longer utter a single word of protest.

He retreated to the side, dejected, muttering desperately to himself, "It's over...it's all over...the promotion...the bonus...it's all gone...someone definitely sabotaged me...yes, it must be my rivals who tripped me up..."

The heavy container latches, under the action of the hydraulic system, emitted a dull "hissing" sound and slowly opened.

A strange odor, a mixture of metallic stench and some indescribable, putrid smell resembling decaying biological tissue, wafted out first.

When the cabinet door was fully opened, revealing the interior to the bright lights of Xingchahai, all the Cloud Cavalry soldiers watching, including the well-informed captain, gasped in shock!

Inside the cabinet were not ordinary goods, but several menacing-looking mechs exuding an ominous aura. Their main structures were cold metal skeletons and heavy armor plates.

However, at the critical joints and around the energy transmission channels, there was a disgustingly embedded and entangled dark red flesh and blood tissue that seemed to be still wriggling slightly!

These flesh and blood were not inanimate objects; they shimmered with eerie, vibrant emerald green light—the unique fluctuations of abundant power belonging to the Buli people and the Abundant Beasts.

The cold machinery and twisted vitality are forcibly mixed together, forming a terrifying beauty that desecrates creation.

The Cloud Cavalry captain whirled around, his eyes like icy blades, piercing Scott, who was practically cowering in the ground: "Commissioner Scott! This is the company cargo you called 'absolutely no problem'?!"

"Is this the embodiment of your so-called 'preservation' spirit?! Transporting this forbidden weapon, which is infused with the flesh and blood of abundant abominations, into Luofu! What is your Interstellar Peace Company trying to do? Are you going to war with the Immortal Ship?"

Scott shuddered, jerked his head up, his face a mixture of fear, grievance, and immense resentment, and almost screamed uncontrollably, "What does this have to do with me?! I'm just someone responsible for signing for and forwarding packages! I had no idea there was something like this inside!"

"If the company's higher-ups had notified me in advance, I would have risked my life to prevent this thing from getting even a step closer to Luofu! It's clear that someone is trying to harm me!" He vented all his responsibility and resentment, his voice filled with desperate accusations.

"Enough!" The Cloud Cavalry captain interrupted him sharply, looking at these forbidden mechs that flowed with abundant power with undisguised disgust and vigilance in his eyes.

"This matter is beyond the scope of the Cloud Cavalry's routine duties. It involves abundant spoils, and is of paramount importance! All the containers involved, along with the mechs inside, must be immediately sealed off and placed under strict guard. They must be immediately escorted to the Ten Kings' Division for detention and investigation! No one is allowed to approach without an order from the Ten Kings' Division!"

"The Ten Kings?!" Scott's legs began to tremble at the mention of the name. Although there were problems with the company's goods, if the Ten Kings seized them all, he wouldn't fare any better.

He struggled to make one last attempt to salvage the situation, his voice so weak it was almost inaudible: "But...but these are all company property...priceless...you can't just keep them like this...although...although there are some problems..."

"Detaining the Ten Kings is already the greatest leniency that Immortal Boat has shown, considering our strategic cooperation with the company!" The Cloud Cavalry Captain walked up to Scott and patted him heavily on the shoulder, the force causing Scott to stumble.

“If it weren’t for that, Commissioner Scott, do you think you’d still be standing here talking to me? You should be grateful that you haven’t been taken to the Ten Kings’ prison for interrogation yet! Be content!” The captain’s words were cold, carrying an undeniable warning.

Scott was struck dumb, and his last shred of hope was completely crushed.

He watched as the Cloud Cavalry soldiers, as if facing a formidable enemy, carefully operated the equipment, resealing the containers that exuded an ominous aura, hanging the sealing talismans of the Ten Kings, and preparing to transfer them.

His lips trembled, and in the end, he couldn't utter a single word, leaving only endless regret and fear.

"What...what are you all standing there for?!" He turned around abruptly and roared angrily at his company subordinates, whose faces were also ashen. His voice was distorted.

"Haven't you made a fool of yourself enough?! Let's go! Let's get out of this godforsaken place!" He practically tumbled and crawled, leading his men in a panicked escape from Xingchahai Wharf, their backs to the viewer looking utterly disheveled.

Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of Star Harbor, far from the hustle and bustle of Starship Sea, another invisible confrontation is also drawing to a close.

The nameless passengers of the Star Train stood facing the Star Core Hunter Kafka, the air still carrying the aftershocks of their brief clash, the atmosphere remaining subtle and tense.

Kafka's eyes, which seemed to see through fate, shifted slightly, as if catching some unseen signal. Suddenly, she gracefully raised her twin pistols, not pointing them at her opponent, but casually pointing them at the deep, starry sky.

“Alright,” she said, a mysterious smile curving her lips, her voice soft and melodious, “the time has come. The wise diviner is in place… it’s time to turn a new page in the script.”

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The first one has 4000 words, and there's another one.

Golden Branches Through the Ages: Chapter 150 Jingyuan Seeks Aid

The standoff between the Starport train crew and the Star Core Hunter Kafka had just ended, and the scorching atmosphere of the energy collision still lingered in the air.

Fortunately, they eventually subdued Kafka. Rather than saying that, it would be more accurate to say that Kafka followed the script and gave up resistance.

Just then, a clear, cold, and authoritative female voice pierced the silence: "Fellow members of the train corps."