"Let's go over together. Later, don't speak first—just follow my lead and watch my signals."
The Cloud Knight soldier solemnly instructed his companion.
"Understood." The other Cloud Knight nodded. Seeing his comrade so serious, this fox-eared woman must be someone important. Good thing he hadn't said anything extra earlier. If any disrespectful words had reached her ears, he might have lost his job.
Following his companion's steps, the two Cloud Knights marched forward and stopped in front of Feixiao. They first gave a crisp, synchronized Cloud Knight salute. Then the one who seemed to recognize her spoke.
"Hello, Miss. May I ask what business you have at the Alchemy Commission? Also, I have a personal request—could I… could I have your contact information?"
Feixiao: '...…'
Cloud Knight Comrade: '???!!!'
Our General Feixiao was rendered completely speechless. With her Emanator-level strength, the conversation between these two Cloud Knights naturally could not escape her ears.
This Cloud Knight who was asking for her contact information had just sternly stopped his companion. Feixiao had thought he recognized her, but it turned out this guy was just trying to get ahead of the line…
Compared to Feixiao's speechlessness, the Cloud Knight who had been restrained by his companion now had his mouth wide open in disbelief.
He had thought the fox-eared woman before them might be someone important, which was why his companion had stopped him from saying anything offensive.
But in the end, this guy was just trying to make the first move. I really… %@￥#…*
Just as the Cloud Knight asking for contact information waited expectantly and his comrade was internally cursing, our General Feixiao helplessly pressed a hand to her forehead.
"Miss, may I know your name?"
Seeing that Feixiao had not answered his question for a while, the Cloud Knight hesitated, gritted his teeth, and asked again.
"My name? My name is Feixiao."
Feixiao answered meaningfully.
"Feixiao? What a nice name. It's exactly the same as General Feixiao of the Skysplitter's—"
At this point, a drop of cold sweat slid down the Cloud Knight's forehead. The sweat slowly trickled down his skin, bringing a bone-chilling chill.
"Uh, that is…"
The Cloud Knight's eyes darted around. Looking at the fox-eared woman's half-smiling expression, how could he not understand her identity now? He just didn't want to admit it…
"Cloud Knight Third Division, Twenty-Sixth Regiment, Squad Leader Li Dan, greets General Feixiao of the Skysplitter!"
The one who spoke was the Cloud Knight who had been tricked by his companion. He was secretly gloating inside. Serves you right for tricking me. The wheel of fortune turns—now it's your turn to be embarrassed, hehehe!
"G-Greets General Feixiao of the Skysplitter!"
At this point, the other Cloud Knight could only grit his teeth and force himself to greet her. He really wished he could find a hole to crawl into right now. It was simply too embarrassing.
"Hmm, no need for formalities."
Feixiao nodded slightly, crossed her arms, and spoke earnestly.
"However, there is one point I must criticize and educate you on. As Cloud Knights, your every word and action represents the face of the Xianzhou. I do not wish to see behavior like today's happen a second time. If it happens again, I will ask General Jing Yuan to deal with you personally. Understood?"
"Yes! The Cloud Knights will firmly remember the General's teachings!" ×2
The two Cloud Knights stood straight and answered loudly.
"Hmm, now that's more like it." Feixiao nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, carry out your duties and continue standing guard!"
With that, Feixiao no longer paid attention to the two Cloud Knights and walked straight into the Alchemy Commission.
...…
"Tch, this taro ball boba still tastes average. I'm getting tired of Qiongshi Bird Skewers too. Ugh… I really want to try some specialties from other places!"
Inside the Alchemy Commission, our current Vidyadhara Dragon Lady, Bailu, looked dejectedly at the delicacies on the table. Back when the Dragon Masters were still alive, not only could she not eat Qiongshi Bird Skewers, even going out freely had been a huge problem.
But now, all the Dragon Masters were gone—reduced to ashes by the Lord Ravager Zephyro. Under the wash of Emanator-level [Destruction] power, they no longer even had the possibility of "shedding scales and rebirth."
After that, Bailu had eaten and drunk to her heart's content every day, to the point that even her once-favorite foods now tasted bland.
"Uuu… Maybe I should go find my godfather to play. The food he makes is all super delicious. Maybe I can even mooch a meal off him."
Thinking of this, Bailu's eyes brightened. She decided to act immediately! The little girl stood up from her specially made seat and walked out with her tiny steps.
However, unexpectedly, the moment little Bailu stepped out the door, a strong arm suddenly wrapped around her from behind. Immediately after, the girl felt her feet leave the ground.
"Waaaah! Who are you?! Let me tell you, this young lady is the Vidyadhara Dragon Lady, and my godfather is the [Causality] Emanator! If you dare kidnap me, the Vidyadhara and my godfather will definitely crush your bones to dust!"
Bailu screamed in fright, her little short legs kicking wildly in the air as she tried to struggle free from the person's embrace.
"Pfft!"
A laugh suddenly came from behind Bailu. It was a suppressed laugh—the owner was trying hard to hold it in.
"You… you!"
Miss Bailu's face turned red. How could she not realize now that this person meant her no harm and was purely teasing her?
Thinking of this, Bailu's little face gradually flushed. There was some shyness, but mostly anger.
"Hello, Miss Bailu. I am Feixiao."
Feeling she had teased enough, Feixiao gently set Bailu down and smiled as she stroked the girl's little head.
"Feixiao? Could you be General Feixiao of the Skysplitter?"
Hearing the name Feixiao, Bailu first paused slightly, then quickly reacted. With the Martial Exhibition Ceremony approaching, it was said that the Generals from the Yuque and Zhuming Xianzhou had already arrived at the Xianzhou Luofu. The person before her should be the General of the Skysplitter from Yuque, right?
"Being remembered by name by the honorable Vidyadhara Dragon Lady is this one's honor."
"Don't call me Vidyadhara Dragon Lady. Just call me Bailu. I don't really like others using that title."