"Eh? So that's why you came to the Xianzhou Luofu?"
After listening to Yunli's story, our Miss Qingque suddenly understood. So Miss Yunli, the grand-disciple of General Huaiyan, had come to the Xianzhou Luofu to participate in the Martial Arts Ceremony in order to find that lifesaver of hers.
"Mhm, I must find him."
Recalling the man who had abandoned her for more than ten years, a resolute look flashed in Yunli's eyes.
"That guy said he did not belong to this timeline, and in the end, he told me that if I insisted on searching for him, I should come to the Xianzhou Luofu after reaching adulthood. I think he most likely belongs to the current timeline."
Yunli analyzed calmly. Besides a bit of anger, her tone also carried joy and anticipation. Clearly, over the past ten-plus years, Yunli had never forgotten that 'peerless hero' who had saved her in front of the Flamewheel Forging Palace.
"I see. So you came to find that lifesaver named Fan?"
On the surface, Qingque nodded thoughtfully, but in reality, she had roughly guessed what was going on.
On this vast Xianzhou Luofu, the only person called Fan who also possessed the power to traverse timelines—other than her own Lord Star God—was none other than him. But speaking of which, that guy had already extended his reach into the past?
She was clearly also a user of [Causality] authority, so why didn't she have the ability to travel back to the past?
Just as Qingque was secretly complaining in her heart, the Yunli before her suddenly lowered her head and bowed deeply to her.
"Miss Qingque, I have a presumptuous request!"
"Eh? Raise your head and speak first. Don't do this, don't do this!"
Qingque hurriedly helped Yunli up. Why did this child suddenly bow to her? If outsiders saw this, they would think Lady Qingque was bullying a little girl!
"You are the Deputy Master Diviner of the Divination Commission, and also an Emanator of Lord 'Samsara Heavenly Sovereign.' Yunli earnestly begs you to help me divine information regarding 'Fan.' In the name of 'Flamewheel Eight Leaves' Yunli, I owe you a favor!"
Qingque's attempt to help her up not only failed but made the girl bow even lower. If this continued, she would probably end up doing a full 90-degree bow.
"Okay, okay, okay. Miss Yunli, I promise you. Raise your head first. We can discuss this properly."
"Really?"
Hearing Qingque's words, a trace of excitement flashed in Yunli's eyes. However, the excitement quickly faded, and the girl looked at the gambler Qingque before her with a suspicious gaze.
"You… Miss Qingque, you're not trying to trick me, are you? Just like Fan back then…"
Seeing Yunli's doubtful appearance, our Miss Qingque felt like crying but had no tears. These days, even good people have a hard time.
But it was no big deal. Since Miss Yunli was a bit suspicious, she would just give a little guarantee.
"Don't worry, Miss Yunli. Qingque is very trustworthy. I am the Deputy Master Diviner of the Divination Commission. I hold an official position. Rest assured, I won't deceive you like Fan did."
Seeing Qingque pat her chest and guarantee it, our Miss Yunli also trusted the other party's words. After all, as she said, Qingque was an official public servant.
"Mhm, yes. Miss Qingque, you are the Deputy Master Diviner of the Divination Commission. You won't deceive me like Fan…"
As she spoke, our Miss Yunli seemed to notice something was off. What did she just say? Won't deceive me like who?
Fan? But she had clearly said Fan. Could that guy be saying his name was…
After pondering for a moment, our Miss Yunli raised her head and looked at Qingque with a strange gaze.
"Miss Qingque, you wouldn't happen to… know Fan, would you?"
...…
'Bang! Bang! Bang…!'
'Boom! Boom! Boom…!'
Jarilo-VI… Interastral Peace Corporation Embassy…
Waves of earth-shaking collision sounds, shattering sounds, and the sounds of buildings collapsing rang out continuously, echoing in the dark night.
"Yoo-hoo~ You two, put in more effort~ You haven't even touched Miss Sparkle's clothes yet. Are the esteemed senior executives of the Interastral Peace Corporation's Strategic Investment Department, the esteemed Debt Collection Specialists, and the esteemed 'Stoneheart Ten' only at this level?"
After dodging Jade's successive lashes of her long whip, our Miss Sparkle could not help but chuckle. She then teasingly waved at the two senior executives before her. In the blink of an eye, she appeared in another corner of the night sky, perfectly evading Numby's surprise attack.
"Ai, it's really boring. I say, Miss Topaz, can't you learn some other attack techniques? Just these two moves—firing hidden shots and charging with Numby—are really too uninteresting."
Looking at Topaz, who looked like she was about to go dark, our Miss Sparkle helplessly spread her hands. A trace of pity flashed in her beautiful plum blossom eyes. In reality, however, the girl was barely able to suppress the laughter at the corner of her mouth.
"You Masked Fool… Shut up!" Topaz could not help but roar angrily.
"Okay, okay, okay. I'll shut up~"
Sparkle shrank her neck, looking very pitiful.
"Miss Topaz, why are you so fierce? Be careful that no one will want you in the future~"
"However…" At this point, Sparkle slightly narrowed her eyes. Her gaze swept across Topaz's body and finally landed on that sinful pair.
"However, Miss Topaz, you really do have the capital to have a 'hot temper'~"
Feeling the Masked Fool's gaze blatantly landing on her chest, our Miss Topaz's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
"You… You…! You this—!"
"Oh, right!"
Just as Topaz was about to curse, our Miss Sparkle suddenly seemed to think of something and directly interrupted her outburst.
"Miss Topaz, your transformation chant earlier was so cool." After a slight sigh of admiration, Sparkle recited Topaz's unique transformation chant with great interest.
"I come to examine, I come to calculate, I come to reclaim. In the name of contract I command, righteousness without grasping wealth, wishing for no mercy, no cowardice, no confusion. All is offered to—the Amber Lord~ Mhm, are all you people from the Interastral Peace Corporation that chuunibyou?"
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