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Then I heard General Huaiyan recount Jingyuan's past.

[Since joining the army, you have repeatedly achieved extraordinary feats. After the Five Heroes of the Clouds went into seclusion, despite much criticism within the alliance, the Marshal still overruled the objections and entrusted Luofu to you.]

Over the years, you have devoted yourself wholeheartedly to the Alliance. You thwarted the evil forces of Tarrasra, lifted the siege of the Jade Palace, and destroyed the demonic star summoned by the Bountiful People... I still remember everything from those great battles.

Some parasites doubt your loyalty and conjecture that you are incompetent and foolish. They rejoice in General Shence's miscalculation because that is their nature; they have no achievements of their own and only crave to witness the failure of others as sustenance for their own survival.

This narration also evoked a wave of emotions from the audience.

"Sigh, the Five Heroes of the Clouds, in the eyes of the Alliance, this is already considered a stain on Jing Yuan's reputation, right?"

"It has to be the Marshal; he has a keen eye for talent!"

"Not everyone in the alliance is a good person."

"Fortunately, the higher-ups are fully aware of the situation, so there's nothing to worry about."

"General Huaiyan's last words were so true. There are really a lot of people like that in reality, just waiting for others to make mistakes so they can stomp on them. It's disgusting!"

"Remember, a fly is still a fly, and a soldier is still a soldier!"

"What a brilliant statement! The old general's words are truly insightful!"

As the longest-living living fossil of the Immortal Ship, Huaiyan had already made up his mind about Jingyuan's assessment.

But having witnessed too many failures, I prefer to believe that your loyalty has never wavered.

This sentence can be seen as encouragement, or it can be seen as a warning, reminding Jing Yuan not to betray his trust and disappoint him in the future.

And how could Jingyuan not know the meaning behind this?

At this moment, Jing Yuan's expression was no longer the lazy and casual one he used to have. With his eyes slightly lowered, he seemed to be recalling his nearly eight hundred years of life as a general, or perhaps he was suppressing the bitterness in his heart.

This unusual expression resonated with those around him.

"Wow, that downcast look really makes me feel a little wronged!"

"That look in his eyes, honestly, I didn't feel this heartbroken even when I was using the Mirror Style Blade Technique!"

"Alas, after seven hundred years of painstaking effort and risking our lives to support Luofu, we are ultimately attacked and suspected by parasites. How can we not be heartbroken?"

"That's enough, I feel sorry for him!"

"Big Cat, let's not be generals anymore, come back to the train with me!"

On the Luofu Fairy Boat.

Fu Xuan fell silent while watching this part of the story.

Compared to what's shown in the plot, Fu Xuan himself, who went to the Jade Palace to report, heard even more criticisms about Jing Yuan.

Those who questioned Jing Yuan's claims practically wanted to immediately dismiss him from his post and imprison him for interrogation.

Its radicalism made her, the one urging Jingyuan to step down, feel that she might be a bit conservative.

But Fu Xuan was also very clear that if he were to take the stage, those lurking flies would also turn their spears against him.

Imagine if you were in that situation, could you remain as calm and composed as that man?

I really am still a long way off...

Returning to the plot, Dan Heng asked if General Yao Qing was the only one who came on behalf of the Alliance this time.

【How could that be? Of course, I'm included too.】

Huaiyan smiled gently and stroked his beard slowly.

The Marshal issued an order for me to proceed to the Luofu Immortal Ship. However, the official document contained only a few words: "Observe the martial arts ceremony and listen to Fei Xiao's questions."

These few words contain a wealth of information.

Since it was a military drill ceremony, it meant that the Marshal was aware of Luofu's current situation and agreed with Jingyuan's decision.

By saying this, she clearly believes that both are equally important.

The character "她" (she) with the "woman" radical in this passage reveals a hint about the Marshal, indicating that the Marshal still trusts Jing Yuan.

"Marshal, she really is a female marshal!"

"Hua! I've been waiting for you for so long!"

"After all, Jing Yuan was handpicked by the Marshal. With the Marshal's backing, everything is much easier to handle."

"Now we've finally heard the Marshal's orders!"

Then Jingyuan smiled and said that it was inappropriate for the marshal to make the order so public.

However, this little scheme could not be hidden from Huaiyan. Jingyuan introduced the witnesses on the train by himself, which was to test Huaiyan's attitude on this trip. So he simply opened up.

Regarding the strange occurrences at Jianmu, I, an old man, have only ever listened from the sidelines. The one who should truly raise questions is General Feixiao. What I am more concerned about is whether the martial arts ceremony can proceed as scheduled and safely.

One general came to ask questions, and the other came to stabilize the situation; these were the respective tasks of the two generals.

Huaiyan then mentioned that he had brought a gift for the martial arts ceremony, thus changing the subject.

Then everyone came to the table and saw a gorgeous box with a dull luster, made of a material that was neither wood nor gold.

During the martial arts ceremony, there are countless competitions and celebrations of all sizes, the most important of which is the contest to defend one's title.

The host nation will send its most skilled warriors to defend the arena and respond to challenges from all sides, showcasing the martial prowess of the Immortal Ship.

When you mentioned that the Starry Sky Train would be attending the ceremony, I assumed that the one defending the title this time would be Lord Luofu Dragon...

As he spoke, Huaiyan turned his gaze to Danheng.

It seemed like a casual remark, but the way Luo Fulongzun said it at the end and the way he looked at Dan Heng were anything but simple.

It could be a test to gauge Jingyuan's reaction and determine the current relationship between Jingyuan and Danheng.

It could also be Huaiyan's own opinion that he believes Luofu Dragon Lord should continue to be succeeded by Danheng, or Huaiyan is using this to reveal the attitude of the alliance's higher-ups.

As the saying goes, different people have different opinions, and the true masters often reveal their skills in seemingly casual words.

Jingyuan's reaction to this was...

[Elder Yan is joking. The Dragon Girl with the Medicine in her mouth is still young and knows nothing about martial arts. How can we let her defend the arena?]

This statement, which clearly identifies the Dragon Lord, made the audience chuckle.

Bai Lu: Ah, I'm going to defend the title? Really?

"hahaha, I can't hold it in anymore!"

"The Dragon Lord here should refer to Dan Heng, but Jing Yuan avoided the question and said it was Bai Lu."

"This was also in accordance with Danheng's wishes, so he and Danfeng were treated separately."

"Jing Yuan's emotional intelligence was really high!"

"I feel like Huaiyan's words have a hidden meaning; is he referring to Danheng?"

"Are these two old foxes playing tai chi here?"

"Social skills"

"Ugh, my head is so itchy. Looks like I need to get the tumor removed."

Hearing Jing Yuan's almost joking reply, Huai Yan chuckled softly.

When it comes to joking, I'm no match for you.

Chapter 394 Becoming a Master in March

After a series of subtle, tacit exchanges, Huaiyan smiled and started talking about the prizes for this martial arts ceremony.

The sword case on the table is still empty, waiting for the arrival of the precious sword in a few days. According to Huaiyan, the sword is the pinnacle of Zhu Ming craftsmanship. It had been lost in a foreign land and had created many heroic feats.

However, since the delegation that brought the sword has not yet arrived, I will leave the sword case here for now.

Huaiyan was originally wondering what kind of person could be worthy of this sword. After thinking it over, he decided to take advantage of this challenge to give it away as a prize.

It just so happens that Yanqing is representing Luofu in defending the title, so it would be perfect to give it to this young genius.

Upon hearing this, Jing Yuan expressed his gratitude on behalf of Yan Qing, but Yun Li showed no politeness whatsoever.

Grandpa, if you want to give me a sword, just say so. Why beat around the bush like this?

This sight made Huaiyan laugh.

Hey girl, you're quite confident. But I doubt you can beat Yanqing.

Faced with the precious sword mentioned by General Huaiyan, Yanqing showed no intention of backing down this time.

Yanqing knew that Miss Yunli loved swords. It's just a pity that a sword always chooses its worthy master.

Yun Li: [Even if some people obtain a precious sword, it's inevitable that it will fall into the hands of others.]

Yan Qing: [The outcome of today's battle at the Pill Refining Division is still undecided. Since Miss Yun Li is interested, why not represent the Zhu Ming Immortal Boat and fight on stage?]

Yun Li: [That's exactly what I was thinking! The winner is still uncertain! Maybe it'll be me, maybe it will be someone else, maybe... it'll still be me, but in any case... it might not be him!]

Seeing the two little ones bickering again, the audience seemed to enjoy the spectacle even more.

"Haha, Yanqing has started to fight back too!"

"I think I'll die laughing at what Xiao Yunli said, haha."

"If they really fought, who would win?"

"Yanqing will definitely win, after all, he's the face of Luofu!"

"It's hard to say. Judging from their previous encounters, Yun Li is a strong contender."

"Hey hey hey, the March 7th hunting season is here!"

And clearly, the train crew, who were just there to watch the show, were doing the same.

I don't want to be too rude... but after watching this drama unfold for so long, I'm really curious to see who wins and who loses between them.

But after all, the martial arts ceremony is a celebration of Luofu, and to put it bluntly, Yanqing is only allowed to win this battle and not lose.

If Yun Li loses on stage, that's fine, but if she actually wins, it would be quite embarrassing for others.

However, given his confidence in Yanqing and his status as the host, Jingyuan would never step forward to tell Yunli not to participate in the martial arts ceremony.

Therefore, Huai Yan, whose identity was most suitable, coughed twice at this opportune moment.

[Keep yourselves quiet in front of the guests! I presented this precious sword to enhance the ceremony, not to hear you arguing amongst yourselves, which would damage our alliance.]

Although you both have the confidence that you won't lose to each other, in a contest, there's always a winner and a loser, which inevitably hurts the harmony. I have an idea—

It can only be said that he is indeed a veteran general. This statement immediately labeled it as "damaging to the alliance," and coupled with the statement that a win-loss outcome would damage the harmony, it effectively blocked what the two wanted to say.

Then Huaiyan slowly spoke, changing the conditions for obtaining the prize.

I want you to work together to train an apprentice who can participate in the martial arts ceremony and win at least one victory.

Yun Li & Yan Qing: [That's illogical!]

The tacit understanding between the two, and the sudden appearance of the apprentice, caught the audience's attention.

"Haha, those two kids have such great chemistry! (laughs)"

"Damn it, why did it suddenly become possible to bang on things like this!"

"finally coming?"

March: Meow meow meow?

"Patrol March 7, come on!"

"Two masters, this March 7th is going to be a lucky day!"

"Will this work...?"

"Don't underestimate March 7th, he's a combatant who can use a bow and arrow!"

"As expected, experience counts! Huaiyan's method is truly a win-win situation!"

Then Huaiyan began to share his views, trying to persuade the two little ones in front of him.

[It is certainly gratifying for the Cloud Rider Swordsman to stand out at the pinnacle of victory; but its true value lies in passing on its skills, allowing them to flourish and benefit others.]

If this person could represent the train in the martial arts ceremony using the Cloud Cavalry Sword Technique and display his skills, I would be greatly pleased!

If the train crew can participate in the martial arts ceremony here, it means they can also stay in Luofu and act as witnesses for Jingyuan.