I cosplayed as the battle-damaged Azure Sparrow and got caught by the Immortal Boat!

Chapter 35 The Pure Friendship Between Us

Even though the arguing inside the main venue was almost deafening, the tense atmosphere did not spread to every corner.

In the rest area specially prepared for accompanying personnel, several tables of "Imperial Jade" were filled with the intense battle.

This area is mostly filled with logistics personnel from various delegations, as well as some savvy individuals who wisely chose to stay away from the eye of the storm.

"Won't they really cause trouble over there?" A young fox-person scribe, hearing the sounds of slamming tables and shouting coming from afar, glanced worriedly towards the main hall.

The enlightened girl He Xi, sitting opposite her, slowly picked up a card without even lifting her eyelids: "Don't worry. Didn't you see?"

The fox-people would at most have a few bones broken by the dragon's tail, while the celestials would only have their heads separated from their bodies.

The scene looked fierce, but everyone was actually in a good mood.

Who would dare to kill in such a situation? If someone were to die, and the matter reached the marshal, it would ruin the plans and strategies of the powerful figures behind the scenes.

She slammed down a card, saying, "If you ask me, arguing and fighting are so tiring, it's better to play cards. I won by drawing the winning tile myself, a pure suit."

Sitting opposite He Xi, Su Chang blinked and asked while arranging her cards, "He Xi, you are, after all, a member of the Chiming delegation. Isn't it really okay if you don't go and speak up for them? Your Dragon Master won't blame you?"

"A winning hand!" He Xi smiled and pushed over her cards. "What problem could there be? Anyone with eyes can see that this isn't a place to 'make a deal' or anything like that."

"When it comes to reaching any substantial agreement, isn't it always the bigwigs who have already made their deals and compromises privately before putting it on public as a formality?"

She glanced at Huixing, who was sitting at the same table, and another silent celestial scribe. "Besides, even you two who were pushed out to be the 'hosts' can sneak over and slack off. What's wrong with me, a little follower, taking a break?"

I can already guess that at least a significant number of privileged individuals will definitely need to change.

Upon hearing this, Huixing scratched her head with a mournful face: "Don't mention it... As soon as this is over, I'll immediately go and hug Qingque's leg and use her as my talisman."

"Then I settled down in Tabusi and applied for 24-hour shifts!" She sighed. "The fact that the Alliance sent someone like us, a nobody, to 'host' it already shows..."

The higher-ups probably didn't have high expectations for the "outcome" of this preliminary debate.

Amid the clamor of the main venue, Qingyuan's private jade pendant suddenly vibrated, and she immediately sensed its peculiar frequency.

She glanced down at the screen without making a sound.

Seele: I came to Luofu to look for you, but they said you haven't been here lately. Are you busy right now? If you're in a hurry, I'll wait for you.

Qingyuan: I'm a little busy, but I'll be there soon! Wait for me, I'll teleport directly to your place this afternoon!

She had just put away the jade tablet when she heard an exceptionally harsh mocking voice come crashing down on her:

"...If you ask me, the guy who came up with this 'Dragon Transformation Technique' is probably no different from those insects at heart."

His mind is filled with thoughts of 'proliferation' and 'transformation,' he's probably been marinated in the desire for reproduction—"

"boom--!!!"

The man's words came to an abrupt halt, and he was struck as if by an invisible giant hammer, turning into a blur as he crashed violently into the dome of the conference hall, which was dozens of meters high.

Even so, he was still putting up output.

All eyes were drawn to this. People looked towards the source of the burst of energy—the Dragon Lord Qing Yuan, who had been relatively silent all along.

At this moment, she was surrounded by a thick, tangible azure glow that was visible to the naked eye, and a pure and ancient "immortal" pressure spread out like a tide, making many people hold their breath.

You can criticize me for anything else... but why bring this up?! Are you rubbing salt into a wound?!

Just when everyone thought that this mysterious dragon lord was about to launch a sudden attack, the terrifying pressure receded rapidly like a tide.

She clapped her hands, as if merely brushing off dust, and even a slightly stiff, business-like smile returned to her face:

"Ahem, everyone, what that friend just said was somewhat inappropriate."

This "Dragon Transformation Method" is nothing more than a rudimentary idea that I obtained by chance in a dream, which I succeeded by sheer luck.

If anyone has any technical questions regarding the principles, risks, or ethics of this law, please feel free to discuss them calmly at any time.

Her gaze slowly swept across the room, lingering particularly on the faces of those who had been shouting the loudest. "As for personal attacks... there's no need for that, right?"

Watching the lingering afterglow of "immortality" that has not yet completely dissipated, and feeling the heart-pounding power fluctuations remaining in the air.

The delegates, who had just been arguing heatedly, instantly became "obedient" and nodded hastily, forcing out awkward but polite smiles.

"It seems the misunderstanding has been cleared up." Dragon Lord Qingyuan nodded in satisfaction, then showed an expression as if she had suddenly remembered something. "Ah, someone just sent me a message, it's urgent."

"Please continue, I'll take my leave now."

Without waiting for a response, she transformed into a streak of azure light, passing straight through the side door of the conference hall and disappearing from sight.

The delegates were left looking at each other, their minds racing:

Some people who were unaware of the truth immediately wondered, "When did the Vidyadhara clan start hiding such a great deity?!"

Judging by the purity of that "immortality," it's probably even greater than that of the current Dragon Lord...

She was clearly angry just now, but she forcibly restrained herself and left. She must have been restrained! Could it be that the marshal ordered her not to take action, and now she must be going back to be punished?

They automatically imagined a grand power struggle at the highest levels, unaware that the truth was ridiculously simple—

Qingyuan was just afraid that if she stayed any longer, something bad might actually happen.

Let's just slip away and go find Seele while we're at it.

Using the boundary anchoring device, Qingyuan successfully returned to Luofu and found Xier in a secluded corner, gazing at the passing star rafts.

"Have you been waiting long?" Qingyuan smiled and leaned closer, magically producing two drinks. "Try them, Luofu specialties—Taro Boba and Soda Soy Milk!"

Seele took them and tentatively drank a sip from each.

The peculiar taste of both made her frown slightly, but she still obediently swallowed them.

Seeing her slightly puffed-out cheeks and her struggling expression, Qingyuan's smile gradually faded, and her expression became serious:

Seele, you suddenly came to see me... Is something wrong? Don't hide it from me.

Xi'er was taken aback, then put down her cup: "I'm fine, I'm perfectly fine."

She was a little confused. Did Qingyuan not know she was coming?

"Was someone coerced into coming here?" Qingyuan wondered. Could it be the work of those Dragon Masters? Where did they find out about this?

Then, she simply took Seele's phone and unlocked it with her fingerprint before Seele could react.

"How did you know where I put my phone!" Seele usually kept her phone in a lining of her clothes to prevent it from falling or getting damaged during battles.

Qingyuan didn't respond. Instead, after checking Xier's communications, she exclaimed in surprise, "So that's how it is!"

"Don't try to change the subject!"

Afterwards, Qingyuan explained to Xier what deduction was.

"Anyway, it's all a misunderstanding. In reality, with Eriol and the others around, how could things have turned out so badly?"

If all else fails, let Avi create a miracle.

"Oh, the technology that predicts the future is truly amazing; I can hardly imagine it."

Then, Qingyuan pushed a cup of "Fairy Happy Tea" with a straw in front of Xier and said in a resolute tone: "Even if some of the bad things we saw in the deduction really happen, don't we still have me?"

"I'll handle it! I'm very strong!"

She deliberately puffed out her cheeks, making an exaggerated "I'm very reliable" expression.

"I'm sorry..." she said softly, her eyes darting around, "I thought... I thought it was your brain... oh no!"

She became more and more anxious as she spoke, and in the end, she didn't know what to say anymore.

Upon hearing this, Qing Yuan's expression instantly darkened. "You also think I have something wrong with my head?"

"No... I just..."

Qingyuan angrily took the cup of happy tea from Xier's hand.

"Hehe, the Happy Tea that Seele drank..."

"Bang!"

Before she could finish speaking, she was sent flying by a reflexive elbow strike from the embarrassed and enraged Seele.

Actually, Qingyuan was already used to being treated as "mentally challenged".

On the train, apart from Xing Zong who could understand her meaning, everyone else basically assumed that her logic was unique in the galaxy.

But... why does no one ever suspect that Xing is also a "future warrior"? Why is she the only one being exploited? That's not fair!

She climbed off the mat, rubbing her arms, and leaned closer to Seele, who was still slightly out of breath, a sly smile on her face:

Speaking of which, Seele, you wouldn't happen to have... misunderstood something, would you?

Did you think I was trying to coerce or bribe you into doing something strange?

Seele turned her face away, but the blush on her ears betrayed her: "I know everything. It's not that I hate you, it's just that I really don't do lesbian stuff!"

"Oh dear, how could I be that kind of person!" Qingyuan clutched her heart, feigning sadness. "Besides, didn't you and Bronya share a bed?!"

"That was because it was too late and we had things to talk about, so we made do! It's not the same!" Seele said speechlessly. How could she face Bronya after this? "Our relationship is purely platonic!"

"Do you believe in the pure friendship between us?"

"I believe it is..." Seele sighed, finally turning back to look at Qingyuan with her amethyst-like eyes, a hint of helplessness and understanding in them.

"But I also believe that you probably have more than just pure friendship with me."

Qingyuan blinked, not denying it, but her smile softened. She picked up her own cup of milk tea and gently touched Xier's cup.

"It's okay. Just being able to be friends with you is the luckiest thing that ever happened to me, Seele."

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"During the two-day initial consultation meeting, the representatives of the three parties had a frank and in-depth exchange."

(That's certainly 'frank'; these days, such physical and visceral communication is rare.)

All parties exchanged views fully on issues of common concern.

(Including but not limited to treating exchanged opinions as utter nonsense.)

At the same time, they exchanged a large number of teacups, books, and chairs with each other.

The meeting enhanced mutual understanding and maintained an overall harmonious and friendly atmosphere.

(This game only exists within the logistics card-playing group.)

This debate was valuable and constructive.

(Aside from consuming a lot of tea and water, damaging several tables and chairs, there has been no substantial progress).

All parties have reserved their views on the specific implementation details of the "Dragon Transformation Method" and related extended issues, and agree to maintain communication in the future.

(If you want to implement this, you'll have to pay a hefty price first before we can talk!)

The Chi Ming side expressed some regret over the current progress and hoped for an opportunity to have a more in-depth and frank exchange.

(I*you*......)

On the Starry Sky Train, Dan Heng put down the Jade Sign briefing in his hand. His face was expressionless, but his eyes were somewhat complicated.

He had just "translated" for Curious Star the true meaning behind every slang word in that official announcement.

"Didn't you say... you didn't really want to get involved in the Immortal Ship's affairs?"

Xing ate the ice cream that had been frozen on March 7th and asked vaguely.

Dan Heng remained silent for a moment, gazing at the fleeting starry sky outside the car window.

"I don't want to get too involved," he finally answered calmly. "But the matter of 'transforming into a dragon' concerns the very foundation of Vidyadhara."

"Danfeng... if he knew, he would definitely pay attention."

He paused, his voice softening, "Though I am not him, I have inherited his past."

Knowing the outcome is... a way of giving an account of that period of history.

He said no more, but Xing could sense a sadness and anger brewing around him... anger?

"My ice cream!"