Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 348 The escort mission is over.

Yun admitted that she had heard such stories more than once or twice.

But no matter how many times I hear similar stories, it is truly heartbreaking and extremely sad.

Like the spies he once sent out but never had the chance to recall, like the children who were left behind by the main force, stranded in foreign lands, and never had the chance to return to their hometowns...

For the rest of the journey, Yunzhi only looked out the window.

Yinzhi and Pavor exchanged a glance but said nothing.

A suffocating silence quietly spread.

"Sir, I remember you are from the Azure Immortal Ship?"

The silence didn't last long before Yinzhi spoke.

The fox-man youth paused for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, that's me."

No problem, he was originally from Yaoqing.

"Oh... I have also heard countless legends about the Emperor Bow Master and his deputy, but most of them are passed down orally, so they are inevitably somewhat untrue."

Yinzhi smiled and asked a question: "I've heard that Yaoqing is the place where the [Hunting] Star God ascends. Could you perhaps share some information about it?"

Although Yinzhi sometimes says things that are a bit awkward, he is not someone who cannot read the room.

His keen intuition told him that something was wrong with the person in front of him, but he wouldn't delve into it.

Let's change the question.

Anyway, there are definitely more legends about the Emperor Bow Master in Yaoqing than in other places. It should still be some time before we reach our destination, so it would be good to have some topics to talk about.

Pavor nodded in agreement: "Yes, my hometown has only recently connected with Star Orbit, and it's a time when we need to learn more about the outside world."

Yun Zhi put on a business smile, which seemed neither too close nor too distant, but was ultimately a smile that made people feel comfortable.

"The legends passed down by word of mouth are actually just slightly embellished. As long as they are not too outrageous, you can unravel the mystery and find the history of that time."

Yunzhi thought this was right.

Just like mythology, even though it is mythology, isn't it also a story about our ancestors exploring the world and seeking survival?

Unexpectedly, Yinzhi was shocked upon hearing this:

"Oh, that's truly unbelievable—could it be that True Lord was once a woman, and only took on male form to avoid the Emperor's pursuit?"

Yunzhi: ...? ? ?

Are these storytelling rumors not only circulating in Xianzhou?

"However, the [Hunting] Star Goddess ultimately achieved a happy ending with the True Lord. It truly shows that sincerity can move even the most obdurate heart. Such devotion is truly pure and beautiful, and it deeply moves me..."

Yinzhi was still praising it enthusiastically.

A spotlight suddenly shone on him.

Yunzhi even saw roses floating around him, falling down with a rustling sound.

Where did these flowers come from in this starry raft?

Wait, where did this light come from?

Is pure beauty innate? Come to think of it, when Idela first appeared, it was as if a spotlight had materialized out of nowhere...

"Sir Knight, although the True Lord did not stop it, rumors are dispelled by the wise."

The cloud carries a slight threat.

Yinzhi wisely shut her mouth.

Pavor looked left and right, scratching his head in confusion.

"So, what Mr. Gin-chi was saying just now was..."

"A completely meaningless rumor."

The fox-man youth chuckled softly, his tail swaying unconsciously, revealing a hint of irritation.

Pavor wisely kept quiet.

I just couldn't bring myself to ask.

It's clear that the "True Lord" mentioned by Yinzhi, as a guardian of the Immortal Boat Alliance, holds a transcendent position. His tolerance of such rumors suggests he is quite forgiving.

But such rumors... are ultimately a bit disrespectful.

"Yaoqing does indeed have some legends about the Emperor's Bow and the True Lord. Although the years have passed and most of them have been embellished by storytellers, many things remain unchanged."

The fox-man youth softened his tone and gently tapped the exquisite sword case:

"For example, Suiyang."

The sword in the scabbard silently shrank.

Yun Zhi didn't care and continued, "Before the Emperor Bow was upgraded, the Immortal Ship Alliance had an extremely fierce war with the evil creatures. At that time, the Immortal Ship had undergone three tribulations and its strength was weakened. Facing those evil creatures, it was almost powerless to fight back."

"At that time, the Emperor Bow made a deal with the Great Suiyang, which was sealed in the Zhu Ming Immortal Ship, namely the 'Suihuang,' and obtained its power to resist the army of evil creatures."

Yinzhi nodded repeatedly:

"I have heard such a story. At that time, the ancestors of the Immortal Boat Alliance responded to the call and reached an agreement with Suiyang. They were like clouds covering the sky and sun, hence the name 'Cloud Cavalry Army'."

Everyone knows that's just how myths are.

Whether it's true or false, as long as it's exaggerated a bit...

They will then automatically assume it's fake.

Just like in "The Song of the Emperor's Bow", if Lan hadn't personally confirmed that most of those stories were true, the leaders of the Immortal Boat Alliance would have just been vague and ambiguous.

"Indeed, in many worlds, especially those ravaged by the Abundant Beasts, the Cloud Cavalry are still referred to as Heavenly Soldiers and Generals when they are pursued."

After all, standing on auspicious clouds, wielding heavy troops, with the strongest general standing amidst them, and battle flags fluttering behind him... it's truly exhilarating.

Pavor agreed, "Yes, just like the hero in our hometown's mythology. Legend has it that he came from the sky, but it's been so long that no name was left. We all call him the 'Cloud Knight'."

Cloud Knight... that would be quite suitable.

The starship descended slowly.

Outside the port where the starship was docked, craftsmen from the Bureau of Works were already waiting.

Master Gongshu did not come.

It's good that he didn't come. Last time, Yunzhi even went to his wine cellar to steal wine, although he left money behind.

But I still felt a little guilty.

Yun handed the sword case to the craftsmen who came to make contact, instructing them to be extremely careful and not let it be stolen.

The craftsman was somewhat puzzled by what the unfamiliar fox-man youth was saying—after all, they simply couldn't imagine someone stealing a sword.

...Not necessarily. I heard that the disciple of General Shence is a sword fanatic, the kind who saves every penny to buy a sword.

Upon thinking of this, the craftsman immediately became serious, and his expression became much more somber.

"Rest assured, we will never let the sword be lost."

Yunzhi looked at the craftsman who was making a solemn vow.

For some reason, I have a feeling that... Yanqing's reputation has been unfairly damaged.

Pavor breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the sword being stored away.

He turned to Yunzhi.

"Now that the sword has been delivered, I should proceed with the next task."

He said shyly:

"I must also find a suitable place to transplant the symbol of the Cloud Knight, that golden divine tree, to comfort his soul."

After finishing speaking, Pavor bowed slightly to Silver Branch and prepared to leave.

But just as they were about to return to the Star Chariot, they heard a voice—

"Speak gently."

He turned around in confusion and looked at the fox-man youth.

The handsome fox-man youth turned his head and smiled brightly at him.

"The Cloud Knight's name is Wenyan."

Don't forget.