“Qingque, those Abominations of Abundance are currently being held on the Jingfeng, right?” Jing Yuan asked as he stepped out of the Divination Commission.
“Yes.
Since we don’t know their background yet, I haven’t allowed them to step foot inside the delve,” Qingque nodded and said.
“Let’s go.
We’ll go see what they’re really about together.” “Also, Qingque, Keqing, notify the Alchemy Commission and the Master Craftsman Department to prepare for war.” “Notify the Sky-Faring Commission that, aside from the necessary garrison Fleets, all other Fleets should be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.” “Understood, I’ll notify them immediately.” Qingque and Keqing exchanged a glance and both took out their communication devices.
The two quickly contacted the heads of the departments Jing Yuan mentioned and passed down his orders.
After making the notifications, the two followed behind Jing Yuan.
Via starship, the three of them quickly arrived at the Jingfeng.
“General.” The Cloud Knights stationed on the Jingfeng bowed respectfully to Jing Yuan.
“Mhm.
What is the situation with those Abominations of Abundance?” “They have been very well-behaved, staying within our designated areas.
However, General, the Abominations of Abundance are extremely cunning; their words should not be easily trusted,” a Cloud Knight replied immediately.
“I see.
Continue your duties.
I have my own considerations regarding these Abominations of Abundance,” Jing Yuan nodded.
“Qingque, lead the way.
Let’s meet those Abominations of Abundance face-to-face.” “Yes.” Qingque walked ahead, leading the way for Jing Yuan.
During the short walk…
“General, that Cloud Knight was right.
The Abominations of Abundance…
cannot be easily trusted, even if the intelligence they provide is true,” Qingque shared her thoughts as well.
Even now, she still felt these Abominations of Abundance harbored ill intentions, perhaps just to gain something from the Xianzhou.
“I am well aware.
Don’t forget, I lived through the Abundance War.
On the Luofu, there is likely no one who understands the Abominations of Abundance better than I do,” Jing Yuan said, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Keqing listened quietly from the side; on such a topic, he was in no position to speak.
He hadn’t experienced the Abundance War, nor had he ever truly faced the bestial Abominations of Abundance.
But technically speaking, it seemed people like them were also considered Abominations of Abundance…
After leading them across several Bridges, Qingque arrived at a place heavily guarded by Cloud Knights.
Seeing Qingque and the others approach…
“General!” The guarding Cloud Knights saluted in unison.
“Mhm.” Jing Yuan nodded without speaking.
Qingque led the two directly past the blockade.
Passing through the blockade and entering a door, they reached a new area.
The surrendered Abominations of Abundance were all within this space.
Seeing someone enter, a young man stepped out from among the Abominations of Abundance.
“Thank you for allowing us to enter the Xianzhou,” the young man said directly to Jing Yuan.
“Are you the leader of these people?” Jing Yuan sized him up.
The young man before him had a very tough physique, clearly a trained warrior.
“I wouldn’t call myself a leader; I’m just helping them scrape by,” the young man gave a bitter smile but immediately straightened his expression.
“My name is Shou.
I have no surname,” Shou said, lowering his head.
“With your abilities, if you were to lead them to survive in the universe, you wouldn’t necessarily have to come to the Xianzhou,” Jing Yuan remarked.
Keqing stood behind them, using his communication device to record the conversation to ensure no information was missed.
“If I were to lead them to sail aimlessly through the universe, who knows when we would be torn apart by other Abominations of Abundance?” Shou said, clenching his fists.
In the universe, the Abominations of Abundance didn’t just wage war externally; even among their own kind, a backstab wasn’t out of the question if the timing was right.
“It seems you are well aware of the relationships between the Abominations of Abundance.” “Divine Strategist General, I only wish to ask if you can provide us with a space where we can survive,” Shou stood tall and asked, looking directly into Jing Yuan’s eyes.
“I’m sorry, the Luofu cannot do that.
You know very well that after the intelligence you provided, the Xianzhou is already in a state of war preparation.” “I see…
I understand…” Shou sighed; this outcome was expected.
Why come to the Xianzhou Luofu knowing this result?
It was to take a gamble—what if?
What if this General of the Luofu was willing to help them?
“You should know that among the Xianzhou, only the Fungus Xianzhou might accept Abominations of Abundance.” Looking at the silent Shou, Jing Yuan continued, “In exchange for the value of the intelligence you provided…” Hearing Jing Yuan’s words, a glimmer of hope appeared in Shou’s eyes.
“I can order men to repair your ship and provide you with ample supplies so you can head to the Fungus Xianzhou on your own.” “As for whether the General of Fanghu will let you stay once you arrive, that will be up to you.” “The Fungus Xianzhou?
Understood, thank you!” After saying this, Shou knelt directly.
“No need to thank me.
Just thank the intelligence you provided.” “Intelligence…” Shou repeated softly.
“There is one more thing, Divine Strategist General, regarding news we’ve received from other tribes.” “Oh?
Is there more news?” The corners of Jing Yuan’s mouth curled up slightly.
“Yes.
Although I don’t know their gathering point, they claim to have found a living planet.” Shou revealed a piece of news that caused Jing Yuan to snap his eyes open.
“Is this news accurate?” Jing Yuan’s voice betrayed a hint of gravity.
“I also heard this news by chance, but many Abominations of Abundance have decided to join this war because of it.” “I only want the people behind me to live normal lives, so I took them and fled…” “If we hadn’t fled, in the eyes of those high and mighty figures, we would just be pawns used to fill the death toll,” Shou finished and turned to return to his people.
“At least you are smart.
With a leader like you, at least you can survive.” “Until your ship is repaired and supplied, you may rest here temporarily,” Jing Yuan said, then turned around with a serious expression.
living planets…
they should have all been destroyed.
Is it a new living planet, or has a new Emanator of Abundance been born among the Abominations of Abundance?
No, that can’t be.
If an Emanator of Abundance had truly been born, things wouldn’t be this quiet.
Jing Yuan was thinking rapidly.
Even if the matter of the living planet is false, it must be treated as true.
Just as they stepped out of the blockade, “Qingque, contact Minister Fu immediately.
Inform the other Xianzhou ships about the living planet.” “Even if it’s fake, we must take it seriously.” “It seems those restless fellows are truly intent on starting a third war this time.”