Collapse Iron: I'm a Succubus in the Universe

In response to Kafka's words, Qiong went straight to the point, asking Fu Xuan what he had seen, to which the former did not hide anything.

This indicates that the current chaos in the Star Core of the Immortal Ship is not directly related to the Star Core Hunters. Although they had already encountered all of this, they remained indifferent until the right opportunity arose to get involved.

Fu Xuan was so surprised because she discovered three facts. First, the Star Core Hunters were not the enemies of the Immortal Ship.

Secondly, someone else brought the star core into the immortal ship and activated it, which involved both internal and external troubles.

The third fact is that Kafka and Blade are here for the train crew.

Chapter 175 The Habitual Illusion

The Star Train is coming to Luofu and will be doing something big, which is why Kafka needs to lure Qiong here so that the latter can directly contact General Luofu.

Helping to resolve the chaos in the Star Core and then incurring a favor from the Alliance is indeed surprising. However, after careful consideration from Qiong's perspective, it's not so surprising after all.

During the conversation, a loud noise suddenly came from the distant Jianmu tree, which had begun to grow again.

Kafka also broke free and landed at this moment, with Blade following to meet her.

"I have other things to do now, see you later, okay~"

After saying this, Kafka jumped off the Qiong Guan Formation. Qiong didn't chase after her, because there was no need to.

Seeing this scene on March 7th made me a little anxious.

"How could Kafka have gotten away? Damn it, she's really not explaining herself properly!"

"Don't worry, if she's not lying to me, we shouldn't have to explain anything."

Qiong calmly reassured Sanyue, who covered her mouth with both hands and looked at him with some suspicion.

"Hey, have you been brainwashed by her?!"

"What are you saying?"

Qiong gave March's little head a light tap with a hint of helplessness. The familiar feeling made the latter cry out in pain. Let's leave this topic aside for now.

The two turned their gaze back to the Jianmu tree not far away. Huanlong also came to their side at this moment, looking into the distance as well.

"Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! I'm so lucky! Even those who live a lifetime might only witness such a spectacle!"

Huanlong's tone was somewhat strange, with a hint of fanaticism in it. The reason why the Jianmu tree suddenly grew was obviously because someone had fertilized it.

As for the fertilizer, it is obviously the "star core". On the other hand, Jing Yuan chose to remain still, intending to take this opportunity to seize all the secrets of the Medicine King.

He also planned to follow the Star Core Hunter's wishes and have the Alliance and the Train forge an alliance, but Fu Xuan couldn't help but complain at this point.

This surprise force is being used far too frequently, but there's no other way. It seems there's really no one else available on the immortal ship right now. However, General Jingyuan is quite good at making empty promises.

Anyway, let's go check out the place where the Jianmu tree is sealed. The group first went to the Bureau of Works and cut off the roots of the Jianmu tree there.

During this time, Huanlong secretly sent a message to Qiong on his phone, seemingly trying to entice him to ask if he had any thoughts about Changsheng.

Qiong naturally refused, but the other party's words kept implying something, and then it was time to go to the Pill Cauldron Division.

However, Dan Shu suddenly sent a message that the prescription that Qiong had sent earlier had been studied to some extent. This matter was also important, so Qiong went to take a look on the way.

The conclusions were sent to the Shence Mansion, and Dan Shu then asked Qiong to deliver medicine to a blind little girl.

When they arrived, the little girl was being bullied by a group of unruly children. Qiong stepped forward to help her out and gave her the medicine.

Dan Shu, upon learning of this later, had a complicated expression and even gave Qiong a pill in return, as he certainly wouldn't dare to eat such a strange thing.

He handed the pill to Qingzu and learned that it was the same kind of pill that the "Secret Transmission of the Medicine King" gave to people. When he found Danshu again, the other party was with the people of the Secret Transmission of the Medicine King.

So that's roughly the situation. Qiong just didn't expect that the other party was actually the "leader" of the Medicine King's secret teachings.

Dan Shu may have truly meant well for Qiong; she even tried to persuade Qiong to leave Luofu in the end. But unfortunately, she went down the wrong path and shouldn't have traded other people's lives for her own immortality.

Perhaps the long years had changed her upright and gentle soul. It was a pity that she couldn't catch her this time, but she still told Qingzu about it.

The scene shifts to the Dan Ding Division, where the others had already arrived. When the two sides met, they happened to be next to a fierce yet silent battlefield.

It seems that while they were delayed at the Bureau of Works, Fu Xuan had already set off on his expedition and even encountered the people who had passed on the secret teachings of the Medicine King along the way.

However, they eventually arrived at the Yunqi Army's encampment, but the Yunqi Army remained stationed there, hesitant to advance, indicating that the situation was not optimistic.

However, the main force of the Yunqi Army was not damaged, which meant that something unknown to them must have happened in the future. So Uncle Yang suggested that they inquire around.

Huanlong was pleased to see this. Her steps had been slightly unsteady all the way here, and now that she had time to rest, she naturally couldn't help but speak up.

"Well then, my benefactors, why don't you look around first? I'll find a place to rest."

The last few people split up to search for information, and the atmosphere here was very tense, mainly because some of the new Cloud Cavalry were afraid of the Medicine King's secret teachings.

After all, you never know when you might be assimilated and turned into one of those monsters.

"My benefactor, have you obtained any useful information?"

Qiong had just found a corner to sit down when Huanlong sat down beside her, looking quite natural, or perhaps expecting something.

"It's alright. Speaking of which, Miss Tingyun seems to be quite relaxed."

"Mmm!"

It would have been better if it hadn't been mentioned, but once these words came out, Huanlong, who had been somewhat used to it, felt a little numb again.

"Hehe, my benefactor is too kind. You've been putting me through a lot of trouble these past few days. I just don't know when you'll be able to remove it. I can't keep wearing it for the rest of my life, can I?"

Huanlong put on a pitiful look again, but compared to before, she was no longer in such a hurry to take it out, since she wouldn't have to wait long anyway.

"But Miss Tingyun seems quite natural lately, doesn't she?"

"Really? Perhaps they've gotten used to their benefactor's presence? If he suddenly disappears, they might find it a little strange~"

Huanlong said this on purpose, but who knows what she would think if she found out that she couldn't figure it out after that.

"Miss Tingyun is joking."

As Qiong spoke, she casually reached behind her back and soon felt a furry touch on her fingertips, which she couldn't resist playing with for a while.

"Hmm! Hmm, my benefactor, why are you... playing with my tail again? If Miss March sees this, it will be terrible."

The girl's cheeks flushed slightly, but although she said that, Huanlong actually wished that Sanyueqi would find out and teach Qiong a lesson for her first.

Just then, March 7's voice rang out from the side.

"Qiong, and Miss Tingyun, what are you doing?!"

March 7th opened her eyes and looked at the two people sitting together with a puzzled expression. She had just returned from gathering information.

Qiong was somewhat surprised to see this, while Huanlong was secretly delighted, but on the surface her expression changed slightly, and she hurriedly moved away from Qiong's side.

Chapter 176 Fu Xuan is really cute

“Miss March! Please don’t misunderstand, my benefactor didn’t mean it that way! There’s nothing between me and my benefactor!”

Huanlong said this deliberately to show a very aggrieved look, and her ears drooped down, making her look pitiful.

Seeing this, March 7th was also slightly taken aback, while Huanlong chuckled to himself.

"Hmph, you dared to act so recklessly towards me. I wonder if my benefactor is satisfied with my reward~"

Huanlong thought to herself, secretly observing Qiong's expression. Unexpectedly, the latter looked completely natural, and at that moment, March 7th also spoke up.

"I understand, Miss Tingyun, you don't need to do this. I didn't say anything."

"what?"

Hearing March's words, Huanlong was now confused. Seeing March's reaction, she thought she hadn't explained herself clearly, so she spoke again.

"What I mean is, I trust Qiong and Miss Tingyun. It's just that they're resting together, what's wrong with that?"

"Of course not, Miss Tingyun is overthinking it. You must be tired from gathering intelligence in March, so come here and sit down to rest."

Qiong patted her leg, gesturing for Sanyue to come and sit down. Although it was a little embarrassing to do this in public, the girl only blushed slightly and did not refuse.

"Oh dear, Miss Tingyun is still here."

"You say that, but you still obediently sat down here, didn't you?"

"Hmph, it's just because this chair is only so big, and there's nowhere else to sit! I guess I'll just have to make do with this."

"Alright, alright, did you gather any intelligence in March?"

The interaction between the two made Huanlong feel somewhat superfluous once again, and at the same time reshaped his worldview.

No. Do these two really go for such elaborate tricks?

You have to understand, Qiong's actions towards her just now were anything but normal, weren't they? Anyone with a brain could see that something was wrong.

As Huanlong thought this to herself, her gaze lingered on March with a hint of suspicion. Noticing this, the latter felt somewhat embarrassed.

"Well, Uncle Yang said that the Grand Diviner has returned, so we should go and find them."

As March 7th spoke, she stood up. It wasn't that she thought it was normal; it was just that Qiong had a habit of doing so.

Whenever there is any interaction with the outside world, the ability to block out cognition will be activated immediately. Therefore, from March's perspective at the time, there was really nothing between the two.

"Damn it, this might not be... Never mind, the plan is more important. Although I can't teach you a lesson now, it won't be long!"

Huanlong suppressed her indignation, but Qiong's image kept appearing in her mind. She didn't even realize that she seemed to be being controlled by Qiong's emotions lately.

No, to be precise, it shouldn't just be about emotions.

"Hmm! Um, benefactor..."

Feeling the touch of someone grabbing his tail again, Huanlong's expression changed slightly. Looking at Qiong holding Sanyue beside him, he thought it was a bit too bold. Sanyue was extremely shy at this moment.

"Qiong, let me go! I already said I was going to see that Grand Diviner!"

"Then let's go. Miss Tingyun, please come along too."

As Qiong spoke, she took Sanyue's little hand and dragged Huanlong along with her. Yes, it was literally dragging Huanlong by the tail.

Perhaps because this has been happening so frequently lately, Huanlong has become somewhat accustomed to such behavior.

Not long after, the group returned to Fu Xuan, who had now uncovered some information about the Medicine King's secret teachings.

Besides learning all this, Qiong also discovered an important piece of information!

"The Grand Diviner is amazing!"

"Hehe, that's... cough, it's nothing! In matters of divination, the diviner must be present to obtain firsthand information in order to get as close to the correct result as possible..."

Fu Xuan spoke modestly, but the expression on her face couldn't hide her smugness. She probably originally wanted to say, "That's only natural."

It seems that this Lord Fu Xuan is the type who gets happy as long as he is sincerely praised; he can't help but praise him.

"Fu Xuan's current favorability is 30%".

Getting back to the main point, Fu Xuan had something important to discuss with the group.

Now, there is a huge alchemical furnace on the army's advance route. It was originally a device used to extract the power of the "Jianmu" tree and transform it into clouds and mist.

However, the medicine king has secretly added pills that induce demonic possession, which is why the Cloud Cavalry lost control and became possessed by demons.

Fu Xuan wanted to ask the train crew to extinguish the alchemy furnace and stop the smoke, and they naturally wouldn't refuse.

After all, they were the only ones on the Immortal Ship who could help with this task. The group didn't even discuss it much; they just exchanged glances and made their decision.

“Alright, although the diviner didn’t say ‘please’ this time, we’re the only ones who can help with this, Qiong. Uncle Yang, am I right?”

The two agreed with March 7th's words, and seeing this, Fu Xuan also spoke earnestly.

"I will come immediately once the smoke clears, and I will never let you fight alone."

A short preparation time followed, during which Qiong came to Fu Xuan's side. At this moment, the girl was looking in the direction of the alchemy furnace with her cheeks puffed out.

She seemed to be enduring something until she noticed Qiong beside her, and she accidentally choked.

"...Ahem, starting to practice holding your breath now shouldn't count as..."

When Qiong heard Fu Xuan's explanation and saw that the other party was really practicing holding his breath, it seemed that he was not joking. Did he really think that holding his breath was useful?

"They're actually quite cute..."

"what?"

"Oh, I mean, you look fine, nothing's wrong."

Qiong changed the subject, and Fu Xuan didn't pay much attention to what he hadn't heard clearly earlier.

"We're still quite far from the alchemy furnace. Although I'm not an expert in pharmacology, I know that discussing toxicity without considering dosage is just empty talk..."

At this point, Fu Xuan paused slightly, glancing around to make sure no one else was there, before continuing.

"Hmph, even so... I'm still terrified! I'm still young, and I don't want to fall into demonic possession so soon!"