Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 144 Suiyang's Illusion

The temporary location set up by the Ten Kings in Suiyuan looked like a wonderful illusion.

The arrangement of bookshelves, screens, and even desks is very orderly.

I just can't find a bed.

So, Lan put Yunzhi on the chair, but still held him up to prevent him from slipping off.

"Lord of Fate, we are about to enter the illusion created by Suiyang."

The crow took the Heart-to-Heart Fire Bell and bowed slightly.

So, would you like to come along?

This is completely pointless; there's no need to ask it.

However, Han Ya didn't know if Lan entering Sui Yang's illusion would scare Sui Yang into collapsing and running away.

This is a good thing, but it might be quite difficult to catch them later.

Moreover, the principle of the Heart-to-Heart Fire Bell is simply to make Suiyang treat them as one of its own, thereby allowing them to enter the illusion... Will the Suiyang inside treat Siming as one of its own?

Lan saw through her thoughts and remained calm: "You don't need to worry. Since this Suiyang has something to say, and has already started speaking, it won't back down halfway."

If it dares to run away, catching it will be easy.

As for preventing Him from entering the illusion?

I believe the Fire Emperor really wants to meet me; I can go and have a conversation with it...

Suihuang (Lan's Pocket Sprite Version): ......

Wanting to meet or anything like that? Nonsense, that's just a rumor! He's slandering me!!!

Unable to hear the roar of the pet sprite-like version of the Flint King, the crow's face, usually etched with "despair" and "exhaustion," became unusually serious.

"Then, please prepare yourself, Sir, as we are about to enter the illusion of Suiyang."

The love bell swayed gently, making a "ding-a-ling" sound.

Crisp and pleasant to the ear.

However, this Suiyuan Garden seems a bit scary.

Ring the bell to enter the illusion.

A white light suddenly appeared before my eyes.

————————————————————

"General, General! Lan, wake up!"

Suddenly, a familiar, clear voice reached Lan's ears.

Lan opened her eyes, her golden pupils reflecting the familiar person.

Yun Zhi stood before him, his military uniform making him appear exceptionally dashing.

"Of?"

Lan rubbed her temples.

At this moment, He was sitting in a tent, with a huge projection sand table in front of Him.

He was dressed in an old military uniform, with a red cloak draped behind him down to his ankles, a longsword hanging at his waist, and his longbow "Xuanyuan," which had been with him for many years, on a weapon rack not far away.

Everything felt so familiar.

Familiar people... familiar things... even the surrounding environment overlaps with my memories.

Lan was certain that she was currently in Suiyang's illusion.

Is Suiyang's illusion really that realistic?

Lan couldn't help but recall whether they had done the same when they fought against Suiyang.

—Hmm, I don't remember. There probably weren't any, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to defeat them so easily.

As I was deep in thought, my vision suddenly blurred.

It is cloud.

Seeing that He didn't react for a while, Yunzhi raised his hand and waved it in front of His eyes: "Still not awake? Shall I go get some cool water?"

If you want to stay alert, washing your face with cool water is the best option.

Lan didn't immediately recall this scene, and shook her head out of habit: "No need... Why don't you go back and rest at this time?"

Outside the tent, it was pitch black.

It should be a time for rest.

Yun's expression changed: "General, what are you talking about? Our spies are coming to report tonight, how dare we let them come during the day?"

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Yun's concerned voice lingered in my ears.

But Lan's thoughts suddenly plunged into the depths of her consciousness, dredging up the past that was about to disappear completely.

Spy...

A flash of lightning suddenly struck Lan's mind.

—I remember now.

Long ago, when certain wars dragged on, in order to obtain battlefield intelligence in a timely manner, spies would be sent to infiltrate the enemy's army to obtain information that could not be obtained through technological means.

War is never just about the front lines; in the unseen shadows, comrades are also working hard.

The spy who came today was Yunzhi's most outstanding member.

I remember that he brought very important intelligence that almost determined their victory.

Yunzhi told that teammate at that time that he should recommend him for merit and help him get ahead.

only……

Lan lowered her eyes.

—After this war, they did indeed win, and the enemy's attack was repelled.

—To reward him, the higher-ups gave him the fruits of Jianmu as a prize.

The rest... is history.

When the spy went on the infiltration mission, only He and He knew about it. However, not long after that incident, He was forced into hibernation.

Of……

The guards were either dead, gone, or scattered... and the spies sent out never returned...

Things she had never wanted to think about or dared not think about before now weighed heavily on Lan's heart.

Suddenly, a commotion arose outside the tent.

It was also mixed with the screams of little girls.

Lan frowned slightly, feeling uncomfortable that her thoughts had been interrupted.

Yun sighed, lifted the tent flap, and went outside.

Lan heard Yunzhi's voice:

"What's all the noise about? What happened?"

It seemed the patrolling soldiers had encountered something suspicious, causing a slight commotion.

Lan Bafeng remained unmoved; he knew how to handle such matters.

—A short while later, the guards brought in two women and a girl.

Yunzhi also returned to the tent:

"General, the patrol has spotted three suspicious individuals."

Lan looked at the three familiar faces and remained silent.

—A doll-like girl, a female office worker, and a fox girl trembling while clutching her glowing tail…

Although Lan never makes a point of remembering the children from Xianzhou, it's certainly not the case that she wouldn't remember someone she met just a few minutes ago.

"They are not suspicious individuals..."

Lan rubbed her temples.

Yun tilted her head: "Huh?"

"But I don't remember any of these men in the army... Are they General Yang's men?"

This General Yang is a female general under Lan, and her personal guards are naturally all women.

Lan: ...

So, should we just go with the flow?

He and the three girls looked at each other.

He saw the girls' cries for help in their eyes.

However, the girls could only see speechlessness in the expression on the Lord of Fate's face.