No longer possessing the calm and composure of the past, the Divine Foresight General, skilled in interpersonal relations, found his expression management module completely spiraling out of control.
He didn't understand!
Why?!
Checking the authenticity of a few photos was a piece of cake for the Seat of Divine Foresight. Jing Yuan immediately set out personally, using a special intelligent Jade Abacus to test the photos. The result...
Genuine!
Drinking together under the moon, the white-haired beauty lightly loosening her robes, and Caelus holding his Master's intimate clothing.
Jing Yuan, resourceful and a master strategist, spun his thoughts wildly, trying to establish a causal relationship between the three photos. But no matter how he connected the lines, there was only one conclusion, right?
Although Jing Yuan didn't fully believe Caelus's rhetoric yet, the probability of this matter had risen from zero to a small tens of percent. This was enough to make Jing Yuan's mentality explode like never before.
Holy crap, brother, how did you do it?
In the eight thousand years of Xianzhou history, countless brilliant and stunning figures had been born, and there were many predecessors who left their names in history that Jing Yuan admired. But right now, he truly admired Caelus's methods.
Calm down!
Master is trapped in the Mara-struck state, her mind might be unclear. If the Gray-hair took advantage of the situation and used some strange means to deceive Master...
Then the probability isn't just a small tens of percent, but a large tens of percent!
Could it be that he really has to call him Grandmaster?
Jing Yuan's form exploded again and again!
Jing Yuan would rather call Fu Xuan 'General Fu' in the future than call Caelus 'Grandmaster'. Even with his easygoing personality, this was truly a bit hard to accept. If Caelus were right in front of him at this moment, Jing Yuan might really be unable to stop himself from using the Lightning Lord on him.
"That is the situation, Jing Yuan. Is there anything else you want to ask?"
Caelus switched from the respectful and polite tone of a 'Worthy Brother' to the kindly and gentle tone of a 'Grandmaster,' causing Jing Yuan's eyelids to twitch wildly and his blood pressure to become unstable.
"...No more. But there is one more thing."
Jing Yuan covered his face with his hand.
He was truly afraid that if he asked any further, Caelus would backhand him with even more shocking and conclusive evidence. If it really reached the level of irrefutable ironclad proof, how would he face Caelus?
"Caelus, I have already seen the intelligence obtained from interrogating the member of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus."
Jing Yuan changed the subject naturally and smoothly.
"The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus have been making big moves recently. We noticed it long ago, but their internal structure is parallel and dispersed. Starting from just one arrested criminal and wanting to thoroughly destroy the entire organization is no different from trying to put out a cartload of firewood on fire with a cup of water."
"Actually, a few months ago, the Seat of Divine Foresight obtained intelligence on a branch. We previously dispatched an investigator to spy on them, but unfortunately, it seems to have failed. The Cloud Knight executing the mission has lost contact, life or death unknown."
"Does Worthy Brother have a brilliant idea?"
Jing Yuan acknowledged Caelus's lunatic-like brain circuit; sometimes even he couldn't keep up with it, so perhaps it could play an unexpected role.
As for still addressing him as Worthy Brother... if not Worthy Brother, was he really supposed to call him Grandmaster? At the very least, he had to confirm it with his Master.
"That's easy. Kill, kill, kill!"
Caelus moved his fingers in the void, as if playing a match-3 game.
"Kill them all. Connect the participating members' families, parents, siblings, children, wives, and friends, and root them out completely. For one person participating, exterminate hundreds in their clan. Exterminate ten generations. I'd like to see who dares to join then."
"...I think you are a bit extreme."
Jing Yuan smiled. This method was crazy enough!
It might actually work, but this is the interstellar civilization era. The Xianzhou has loved peace since ancient times; how could they use such a method involving the innocent?
"Currently, the disaster of the Stellaron causes chaos everywhere. The Cloud Knights have exhausted their efforts just dealing with other affairs and can hardly attend to other things."
Jing Yuan's tone returned to the affectionate tone of a normal General. Caelus could imagine his smiling expression just through his voice.
"Is Worthy Brother willing to help me handle this affair?"
Caelus had the ability, and adding that he was a fresh face on the Luofu and an Outworlder, he was undoubtedly the best candidate to investigate the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus.
"What about the reward? How much reward is given?"
Stelle, whose head had been close to Caelus's ear listening from start to finish, couldn't help but shout out. She wanted to make a move to snatch Caelus's phone but was pushed away by Caelus pressing a hand against her face.
"Big Brother, you know me."
"Rest assured, the Xianzhou will absolutely not mistreat you guys."
"No, I mean."
Caelus began to mutter with self-pity: "Jing Yuan, ah, I know you are the Xianzhou General, holding great power, in charge of the Six Commissions, under the Marshal and above billions. But one cannot forget one's roots as a person."
"Have you forgotten who took care of you with every handful of shit and piss? Raising you up? Who taught you every move and style? Letting you become the Cloud Knight General? It was Jingliu!"
"But even though you are the disciple Jingliu brought up with her own hands, you don't have a shred of respect for me. You aren't even willing to call me Grandmaster once..."
There was three parts desolation and three parts pain in Caelus's tone, like a stepfather hated by the child.
The muscles on Jing Yuan's face twitched incessantly.
Jingliu was his Master, correct, but she wasn't his mom! What the hell is 'taking care with every handful of shit and piss'!
Jing Yuan took repeated deep breaths, and within his affectionate tone, there was a trace of imperceptible teeth-gritting:
"Then... Grandmaster, are you willing to help me handle this affair?"
At the same time, an ethereal sound rang out in Caelus's mind.
[Commission Mission: Any Evil Will Eventually Be Brought to Justice!]
[Mission Description: The heinous Disciples of Sanctus Medicus have lurked in the Xianzhou for a thousand years. Jing Yuan hopes you can use your shocking wisdom to drag them out from the dark, eradicate them, and bring them to justice.]
[Mission Reward: 0 — 180 Crystals, depending on mission completion.]
"!!" Caelus said with dissatisfaction: "Between us, what's this talk of willing or not? Your business is Jingliu's business, and Jingliu's business is my business."
"Disciples of Sanctus Medicus? Hmph! I'll make sure they have no return!"
Caelus gave a disdainful cold snort: "Those who offend my Xianzhou territory, Caelus will surely strike and break them!"
"..."
Jing Yuan maintained his tone with difficulty.
"Many thanks. The matter of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus is entrusted to... Grandmaster. In addition, the Seat of Divine Foresight has also recently received a tip-off. It seems someone in the Exalting Sanctum area is bewitching Outworlders; it may be related to the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus."
After speaking, Jing Yuan hung up the communication.
If he chatted any longer, he was afraid he would directly turn into 'Moyu Shuang' (mush).
Caelus didn't care. He happily stuffed the phone back into his pocket, only to be grabbed by the collar by Stelle.
Stelle dragged Caelus in front of her, the gaze in her golden pupils sharp, like a Husky seeing its food being snatched:
"Caelus-cub, explain to me. What is going on with Jingliu?"
Getting jealous was impossible; she would never get jealous in this life. After all, she was Caelus—she liked getting close to beautiful girls too!
The problem was, this bastard did it behind her back!
He said he was going to the Herta Space Station, but he came here and went straight to play with Qingque, which was fine, but he also had a significant relationship with a white-haired beautiful girl.
That's white hair!
"Aiya, relax. Call me Daddy, plus 1 Crystal, and I'll introduce Jingliu to you later, how about it?"
Caelus hooked his arm around Stelle's shoulder and held up one finger.
He didn't know when Jingliu would meet Jing Yuan. Anyway, duping Jing Yuan into calling him Grandmaster a few times felt pretty good first!
Even if he gets exposed then, if another idea of his succeeds, his seniority could continue to rise!
"1..." 1 Crystal...
Stelle pressed one hand against her chin. After a moment of silence, she spoke indifferently: "Fine, Daddy!"
Anyway, she called him that plenty of times in bed last night. Likewise, Caelus called her Daddy and Mommy plenty of times too. Next time, she'd just coerce him to call her back.
Saying this, Stelle tossed a Crystal to Caelus.
"So, are we going to infiltrate the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus next?"
"What, what? Infiltrate?"
Having lost the number-guessing game and gone to queue at a roadside stall to buy snacks, March 7th heard the keyword and instantly transformed into a pink Samoyed, darting over.
"What does Mr. Da Hao want us to help with again?"
Distributing the snacks to Caelus and Stelle, March 7th's eyes lit up.
Agent Little March hadn't even made a move yet, and Caelus and Stelle had already solved the previous two criminals. She hadn't had her fill of fun yet.
"It's not Da Hao, this time it's Jing Yuan who... Mmph. By the way, Ah Qi."
Stelle took the snack and suddenly thought of a question: "What should I call my Wife's disciple?"
"Huh?"
A question mark popped out of March 7th's forehead. She didn't know what kind of fit Hachi-Stelle was throwing again.
"It's Jing Yuan. He asked us to do a favor and investigate an organization."
Caelus held the snack in his hand but didn't eat his own; instead, he snatched the one in Stelle's hand to eat.
So, what did that have to do with 'Wife's disciple'?
Aiya~ Whatever.
"And then, and then? How do we act next?"
March 7th was eager to give it a try.
"Investigation missions aren't suitable for many people acting together. It just so happens we have two clues on hand. Let's split up for the next part."
One was the clue Caelus obtained from the Xianzhou woman's mind using Fenghuang Down, and the other was the Exalting Sanctum clue Jing Yuan mentioned.
"How about we have a competition?"
Seeing 'White' Seele and Little Duck, who had queued together to buy Immortal's Delight Tea, returning to the team, Caelus snapped his fingers.
"A competition?"
Little Duck was puzzled.
"Un, a competition."
Caelus recounted the matter of Jing Yuan asking to investigate the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus to 'White' Seele and Little Duck, then continued:
"We'll divide into two groups, investigating separately based on the two clues. Afterwards, we'll determine the winner based on the results."
Although it was his own system mission, there was no rule saying Caelus couldn't use tool-people!
"The losing group has to unconditionally agree to one request from the winning group."
Caelus smiled, extending a finger and spinning it in a circle.
This made both Little Duck and March 7th's brows twitch. 'White' Seele, who hadn't completely forgotten the events of last night, blushed.
Unconditionally agree to one request.
Playing for high stakes!
But if they won, the rewards would also be rich.
"Say how we're grouping first," Little Duck spoke softly.
Although her thoughts had gradually started to change under Silver Wing's persuasion, she still wanted to prank Caelus a bit.
"For grouping, Bronya and I are the two with relatively stronger investigation abilities, so the two of us will serve as captains respectively. You guys freely choose which side to join."
Caelus leaned against the wall, crossing his arms.
March 7th and Little Duck looked at each other, and Little Duck looked at Seele again.
Walking to Bronya's side, March 7th crossed her arms and pouted her cat-mouth:
"Fine, this young lady accepts the bet!"
Little March had lofty aspirations. As long as she won against Caelus, the next time that kind of situation from last night occurred, she could use this one request as a shield!
'White' Seele undoubtedly followed Little Duck. She didn't dare to be alone with Caelus right now at all; otherwise, she would recall the scene from last night and want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Everyone looked at the other gray-hair. Stelle's expression was incomparably conflicted, as if undergoing an intense psychological struggle.
Finally, after thinking it over three times, Stelle still took a step towards Caelus.
"What? Stelle, have you really betrayed us?"
Little March looked at her good bestie who walked towards Caelus, her pretty face solemn.
"Ah Qi, sorry, I..."
"Hell yeah!" March 7th let out a cheer.
Without Stelle dragging them down, she would definitely win this time!
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