Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 85: Treasure and Lan: Not Surprising

The inn that Shence arranged was indeed quite nice.

The deluxe room was spacious and fully equipped, with a comfortable temperature and a soft bed that made you feel tired just by looking at it. The lighting and ventilation were excellent, and there was even a small bell to call room service.

The gleaming floor-to-ceiling windows offer a direct view of the outside world.

So you can still see that half-dead tree when you get here.

Yun found some books on the small coffee table in the room.

It records the history of the Fairy Boat, as well as some traditional tales.

"Shence is very thoughtful," Yun said with a smile. "These books are quite interesting... Here's one, a traditional story of the fox people."

Lan smiled and said, "Shence must have a tough time keeping those people under control all the time."

"Sitting in this position won't be easy. Shence is almost eight hundred years old, isn't he?" Yun Zhi calculated. "If we're talking about the longest-lived general in this alliance, it should be General Huaiyan from Zhu Ming's side."

Zhu Ming...

Lan crossed her arms: "The so-called demonic body is related to memories and emotions. Shence has not shown any signs of demonic possession yet, which is also related to his stable emotions on a daily basis. As for Zhu Ming's—"

Lan thought of an old rival.

To be precise, they are rivals, but in some ways, they are also friends.

"You mean the Fire Emperor?"

Yunzhi picked up another book.

—It was the Zhu Ming tour of the former pilot Bai Heng.

There are also some snippets about Emperor Sui.

However, it seems to be a little different from what Yunzhi thought.

Bai Heng did indeed record her experience of seeing the Emperor Sui in detail, but the Emperor Sui she saw seemed to be a little... strange.

In her book, she saw the original Jianmu tree grow, saw the abundant evil creatures invade the immortal ship, saw the golden people fight against the evil creatures, and saw the radiant warriors holding longbows and spears, flying like clouds above the immortal ship.

The warriors were covered in unnatural flames. They charged again and again, disappearing into the darkness, never to return.

That was back then...

Yun handed the book to Lan: "Take a look."

Lan took it and read it quickly.

Not long after, he closed the book.

Perhaps he was recalling something from long ago, because his expression seemed a little...unwell.

Especially the last sentence—

This oath is made, and we will keep it forever!

Why does this sound so familiar?

It's best not to think about it too deeply.

"See that? That guy, Suihuang, plays your little movie on repeat every day."

Yunzhi teased him in the ear, "General's charm has successfully won over Emperor Sui, turning him from a hater to a fan."

I think about it every day, and when I meet someone, I even drag them along to watch it.

Lan sighed, raised her hand, and pressed Yunzhi's head down: "It's more like you feel like you've been taken advantage of."

The original body-snatching deal was interrupted by the promotion, so it's impossible for Suihuang to possess the Star God.

A portion of the power of the Fire Emperor did indeed upgrade along with him, but it is unknown whether he was unconscious.

Anyway, there has never been any movement.

Yun Zhi was still smiling, but a hint of tears seemed to flash in her eyes.

"Alright, get some rest. We have things to do tomorrow."

Yun stretched and went to wash up.

Lan closed her eyes, then opened them again.

A wisp of green flame flowed from his eyes and quickly dissipated into the air.

Anyway, nighttime is for sleeping.

Calamity befell Luofu. It was quiet outside, with the occasional sound of armored Cloud Cavalry being heard, but it quickly disappeared.

Lan didn't actually need to sleep anymore, but the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere made him feel sleepy for the first time in a long time.

Hunting for five thousand years must have been exhausting.

But rest... seems like too much of a luxury.

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It was very quiet, extremely quiet.

The Luofu Mountains were eerily quiet late at night.

In the midst of this deathly silence, Yun suddenly opened his eyes.

The ceiling is decorated with beautiful patterns, perhaps inspired by Pinocchio's techniques. Just looking at these patterns gives one a strange sense of peace.

But right now, Yunzhi doesn't feel calm at all.

I don't know why, but anxiety lingers in my heart.

He got up, dressed, and gripped his longbow, which he never parted with.

Lan had already sat down in the chair in front of the French windows, staring at the piece of wood he had longed to shoot at several times, his golden eyes seeming to burn with flames.

"General."

Yun Zhi stood beside Lan: "Jianmu..."

Lan's expression remained indifferent: "What's meant to happen can't be stopped by any means."

Sometimes, actions in life can indeed change one's destiny, but more often than not, they simply lead to the same end.

Yun sighed.

"Since the general has anticipated this, then... please do not become agitated in a moment."

Restrain your power, lest you destroy the Immortal Ship.

Lan seems to be very confident in herself.

He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.

The next second, the tables and chairs suddenly started shaking, and he almost fell, but he quickly regained his balance.

The shaking is not violent. This kind of earth-dragon-like overturning situation of the immortal ship mostly occurs when traveling in the sea of ​​stars and when the immortal ship leaps.

But now, it's clear that it's not because of either of those situations.

A ginkgo leaf swept past my eyes.

Yun Zhi forcefully closed her eyes, then opened them and looked out the window.

—The originally broken and withered tree suddenly stretched out strips of paper and slowly grew taller.

Its branches and leaves are like flames, with countless runes written in ancient language hanging down.

When was the last time I saw something so vibrant?

At that time, Lan had just been promoted and returned from the boundless abyss when she saw this giant tree.

He drew his bow and shot an arrow that shattered the Jianmu tree.

After many years, Jianmu has been revived, presumably due to the influence of the star core.

Logically speaking, the protection of the Jianmu tree should be layered upon layered. Although it appears to be generously displayed in front of people, in reality, even if you keep walking towards the Jianmu tree, you will never reach its base.

Moreover, the Lin Yuan Realm, where the Jianmu root system is located, is the sacred land of Chiming, a place protected by Chiming.

...I can't think about it anymore! I've already said it, being a second-generation heir is fine, but I absolutely cannot become Danzo.

Yun sighed, rubbing her forehead. "What kind of mess is this...?"

Suddenly, a strong wind arose around them, and Yunzhi was blown to raise his hand to shield his eyes.

Opening his eyes during a lull in the gale, Yunzhi saw that Lan had revealed his true form.

The centaur's graceful lines appeared before Yun Zhi's eyes, and he could even clearly see the smooth muscle lines of Lan.

The iron mask fell on Lan's face once more, obscuring his features, including his golden eyes.

Her long, bluish-purple hair danced like fireworks, and in Lan's vision, only the seemingly distant Jianmu remained.

With a loud bang, the men and horses rushed out and flew towards Su Sheng's Jianmu tree.

Amidst the rising dust, Yun Zhi looked up expressionlessly—

ceiling……

The ceiling is gone!!!