What do you mean, make me go fight as the vanguard against Huan Long?
Bai Yu widened his eyes, staring at Jing Yuan with a mischievous smile and Fu Xuan who was egging him on.
Jing Yuan is one thing, he and this General are nominally master and disciple, superiors and subordinates, but in reality, the younger one acts without regard for rank and the older one is as disrespectful as can be. It's become a habit for them to badmouth each other. Bai Yu was not surprised that he would try to get him into trouble.
But what about you, A Fu!
Has our friendship disappeared? Have you forgotten how we used to be inseparable? You used that creamy little popsicle to shyly measure the length of our future happiness, and after getting the result, you were surprised and delighted, full of expectation and beauty!
Facing Bai Yu's accusing gaze, Fu Xuan's face flushed red, but she then coughed and threw him a scornful look.
Don't think she's forgotten about the space station incident, humph!
Seeing Bai Yu speechless, Jing Yuan laughed out loud and said, "Don't worry, this General won't let his beloved disciple die in vain. When the time comes, I will give orders to the Divine Monarch to obey your commands."
"With the Divine Monarch's help, I'm sure Little White will be able to seize the flag and capture the enemy as easily as taking something out of a bag!"
Bai Yu did not hide his disdain, throwing a look of contempt at Jing Yuan's holographic projection.
Don't think he doesn't know that the Divine Monarch is tied to the General's position.
The only way to give him the Divine Monarch is to pass on the throne. Good heavens, has Jing Yuan already started thinking about throwing in the towel?
"No need, I'm not interested in the Divine Monarch!" Bai Yu quickly shook his head. "General, you can keep slaving away in this position for another thousand years!"
Jing Yuan: "..."
Shaking his head and sighing, the General said with a tragic tone, "Good disciple, I have poured my heart and soul into Luofu for hundreds of years. Are you afraid that I'll die of exhaustion if you make me serve as a General for another thousand years?"
Even if he doesn't die of exhaustion, can't he just stage a play?
Catching Jing Yuan's gaze, Bai Yu immediately became alert.
Damn it! This Jing Yuan won't try to follow in the footsteps of the old man next door, Zhong Li, and stage a 'General assassinated, lock down the scene', successfully stepping back into the shadows and becoming a street loafer, will he?
"Master..."
Bai Yu opened his mouth, his eyes sincere.
"——?"
"If you dare die of exhaustion, I'll go to your grave every day and steal your offerings!"
… Divider Line…
Inside the Divine Strategist's Office, in the tea room.
Yan Qing rushed over and hugged Jing Yuan's waist tightly, wailing, "General! Calm down, General! Don't be impulsive, General! Shixiong was just joking!"
"Yan Qing, let go of me! Today, I must purge the house!"
"I was blind to bring that little punk to Luofu!"
"Where's the Divine Monarch? Divine Monarch? Move! Chop this disobedient disciple to pieces!"
Divine Monarch: You've been controlled, I can't move ╭(╯^╰)╮
"Calm down, General, QAQ!"
At the door of the tea room, Qing Zu, who had silently locked the door, coughed and said to the Divine Strategist's office staff who were watching with curious eyes, "What are you looking at? Get to work!"
After sending away his colleagues who were snickering, Qing Zu looked back at the closed door. He seemed to see Bai Yu's amusingly impudent expression, and couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter.
"That kid is getting more and more out of line."
"But, it's thanks to him…"
Before Bai Yu arrived at Luofu, Jing Yuan, the 'General with closed eyes', had earned the respect of everyone, but he was also a bit too mature. It was only after having disciples like Bai Yu and Yan Qing that he started showing those emotions that should belong to young people. In recent years, Jing Yuan has been showing more of those emotions.
… Divider Line…
After combining the information from the spies, confirming that the biggest enemy this time is Huan Long, the Orderer under the Jìn Miè Hòu Zhǔ, Jing Yuan has his own arrangements, but we won't mention those for now.
Bai Yu, however, did take the time to personally meet the two Cloud Riders who had infiltrated the area near the Dān Shū.
He finished all his work and returned to the Tíng Yún manor just in time for dinner.
The house was quite lively today. Tíng Yún had specially cleared out a courtyard for Sù Sháng's future residence. What surprised Bai Yu was that Fu Xuan, who had always been at odds with Tíng Yún, was also there.
When he got home, he saw the two of them chatting in the main hall of the Líng Lóng Pavilion, where Tíng Yún lived. Sù Sháng would occasionally chime in.
When Bai Yu entered Líng Lóng Pavilion, Tíng Yún, for once, did not immediately come over to greet him, but rolled her eyes at him instead.
Bai Yu: "——?"
"Little White, Little White! You're back! We were just talking about you!" Sù Sháng skipped over and gave him a silly smile.
"Talking about what?"
"It's about the Black Tower space station and the simulated universe test!"
Oh, I see.
It seems Tíng Yún knows about his consciousness transfer, so she's blaming him for not telling her about something so important?
His eyes met Tíng Yún's, and he saw a faint resentment in the fox's eyes.
Bai Yu could only step forward and flatter her, "Don't be angry, Tíng Yún. About this… I can't explain it clearly for now. But I promise, I never had any intention of hiding anything from you."
"Eh…"
Tíng Yún pretended to sigh, her fluffy fox ears drooping.
"This little woman wouldn't dare expect the young General to be so frank. It's already a great honor to be remembered by you."
"I just wonder, with your nature, young General, you'll have a new sister today, and another one tomorrow. After a long time, you'll have so many good sisters that you'll be confused. Will you still remember this little woman?"
Bai Yu: "..."
Why does this feel like Lín Dài Yù?
"Does Little White have a lot of sisters?" Sù Sháng tilted her head and looked over.
Fu Xuan lowered her eyelids and hummed, "Who knows, maybe in another world, this little guy is a traveler with sisters all over the world?"
Bai Yu: "——!"
Seeing Bai Yu's sudden change in expression, Fu Xuan's heart skipped a beat.
"Wait a minute, don't tell me I guessed right? Bai Yu, confess!"
"Actually… I do know a traveler." Since they already know about the consciousness transfer, Bai Yu didn't dwell on it anymore. He told them about Yíng's existence.
"Anything else?" Tíng Yún asked.
"I swear, that's all!" Bai Yu raised three fingers and swore.
For now, it's just those two, right? — Fu Xuan and Tíng Yún glared at him at the same time.
Seeing that it was getting late, Tíng Yún finally let Bai Yu off the hook, sighed, stood up, and called out, "Alright, let's have dinner. Grand Diviner, I've prepared plenty of desserts for you after dinner."
Fu Xuan looked a little embarrassed.
She did like sugary drinks, but being called out in public was still a little embarrassing.