Honkai Star Rail: I Can Hear Their Secrets

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Typically, traveling by star ferry would allow them to arrive within just five minutes.

Su Jinyan had placed all his bets on Fu Xuan, gambling that Fu Xuan would never abandon him. However, he hadn't anticipated Fu Xuan's unwavering reliability, bringing even General Jing Yuan along.

As for Yanqing showing up too—this was entirely unexpected.

Well, let's consider Yanqing as the wild card ace in a game of poker, capable of forming any combination.

With their numbers bolstered and confidence brimming, the group relished the opportunity to gang up against Muyi.

Jing Yuan's expression was grave. "If not for Fu Xuan bringing me here, I wouldn't have known about such scum infiltrating Luofu."

"Fu Xuan, using your Dharma Eye earlier, were you able to discern the intruder's origins?"

Fu Xuan shook his head slightly. "Insufficient information; this venerable one could not observe their origin with the Dharma Eye."

The eye on Fu Xuan's forehead was acquired during his celestial wanderings, bestowed upon him as a precious gift from Nous. It empowered Fu Xuan to perceive changes in the world around him, explore numerous possibilities, and effortlessly foresee the future.

For instance, the Dharma Eye could predict the trajectory of a bullet or determine the direction an enemy would strike when drawing their blade.

However, there was a prerequisite: The power harnessed by the Dharma Eye originated from the fate path of Erudition. If interfered with by other fate paths, its effectiveness depended on which proved stronger.

As demonstrated earlier, Phantylia had no intention of prolonging the battle or lingering. This prevented Fu Xuan from gathering sufficient information, rendering the Dharma Eye entirely ineffective. It also indirectly indicated that Phantylia's strength far surpassed Fu Xuan's.

Su Jinyan spoke gravely, "General, hear me out—I believe she is very likely an Emanator."

Yanqing couldn't resist asking, "What leads you to this conclusion, Teacher?"

Su Jinyan glanced at him, "Her prowess exceeds both yours and mine; surely you must have sensed it? Lady Fu Xuan's Dharma Eye couldn't discern her origins, and even the general failed to detain her—does this not speak volumes?"

Yanqing eagerly replied, "I did sense it, which is precisely why I wanted her to test my sword."

Shaking his head, Su Jinyan sighed, "Ah, Yanqing, you truly embody the fearlessness of a calf before a tiger..."

"You might not realize it, but I'm drenched in cold sweat right now," Su Jinyan confessed.

Yanqing was taken aback. "But from afar, I saw you gently tapping her cheek—a clear humiliation."

"I thought Teacher had absolute confidence in victory; is that not the case?"

Su Jinyan's expression turned serious. "Of course, my certainty lies within you, Yanqing.

"Such a petty adversary poses no threat. With our esteemed general Yanqing, we can vanquish Muyi."

"If she dares to attack again, we shall ensure her utter defeat!"

A fierce determination ignited in Yanqing's eyes. "Teacher speaks truly. With Yanqing here, she will undoubtedly suffer a crushing loss!"

Su Jinyan responded mildly, "And now you're puffing up with pride, aren't you?"

Yanqing blinked in confusion.

Jing Yuan pondered for a moment before saying, "Minister Su is correct. Even if she isn't an Emanator, we must treat her as such and remain vigilant."

"But I am quite curious—given her presence at Luofu, there must be some nefarious plot brewing behind the scenes."

"How did your conflict begin? And why would she harbor murderous intent towards you? Does she truly have no fear of revealing her true identity?"

Tingyun chuckled lightly. "With Benefactor's silver tongue, it was effortless to sway Miss Muyi's emotions."

As Tingyun recounted the perilous encounter from earlier, Fu Xuan mused thoughtfully, "Next time, don't push things so close to the brink. Constantly toeing the line of danger will inevitably lead to trouble."

"Are you that certain this venerable one would just happen to see your message?" Su Jinyan asked with a smile. "I bet Shizun has me set as a 'special contact.'"

Fu Xuan, embarrassed and indignant, retorted, "Who said I have you set as a 'special contact'? Don't be absurd!"

Jing Yuan spoke with evident admiration, "Regardless, Minister Su truly is an exceptional genius, rare and unparalleled."

Su Jinyan modestly waved his hand, "Ah, not at all, I'm no genius..."

Jing Yuan laughed, "Minister Su, excessive humility can border on arrogance."

Su Jinyan proudly declared, "Then who else deserves to be called a f*cking genius?"

Jing Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Yanqing looked puzzled.

Fu Xuan chided, "Such vulgarity."

Yanqing raised his hand and asked, "Teacher, am I considered a genius too?"

Su Jinyan spoke firmly, "Yanqing, you can only be considered a genius in the realm of swordsmanship."

"In terms of eloquence," he continued, "if I don't claim to be a prodigy, no one else dare assert it before me.

"Next time I encounter Miss Muyi, with this silver tongue of mine, I'll surely turn her from foe to friend."

Jing Yuan frowned. "Minister Su, there's no need to jest about risking your life."

"Thanks to you today, we've uncovered such a formidable adversary lurking within Luofu ahead of schedule."

The general remained unfazed. "General, there's no need for such courtesy; these tasks fall within my responsibilities. A mere hundred billion credits would suffice as compensation," Su Jinyan said solemnly.

Jing Yuan turned a deaf ear to his remark. "Upon our return, further preparations will be necessary to safeguard Luofu against this great threat.

"Fu Xuan, I entrust recent divinations and predictions to you."

Su Jinyan raised an eyebrow, puzzled by the sudden shift.

Fu Xuan nodded slightly. "General, during these perilous times for Luofu, this venerable one shall undoubtedly step forward and steer through the storm."

"So, when will the general yield power to more capable hands?"

Yanqing glared daggers at Fu Xuan, seething internally at the Grand Diviner's persistent scheming.

Unfazed, Jing Yuan continued, "Tomorrow morning at six, I will convene a meeting at the Seat of Divine Foresight with the heads of each division."

"Fu Xuan, ensure your timely attendance—do not be late. Farewell, Yanqing."

Fu Xuan blinked. Are we being ignored, master and disciple alike?

A look of indignation crossed Fu Xuan's face. "Tsk, this venerable one is actually being overlooked."

Su Jinyan similarly wore an expression of discontent. "Ignoring my shizun might be excusable, but daring to ignore me as well?"

Fu Xuan raised an eyebrow.

As Jing Yuan continued walking, showing signs of intending to make his escape, Su Jinyan hastily called out, "Hold on—!"

"General, please wait."

Jing Yuan paused, puzzled. "What is it?"

Su Jinyan swiftly caught up, his expression grave. "General, are you aware that our esteemed Grand Diviner is one of Xianzhou's rare intellectual luminaries?"

"She comprehends celestial phenomena above, earthly matters below, and human affairs between," he declared. "She discerns yin and yang, understands the trigrams, grasps esoteric arts, and knows the techniques of movement and concealment. She strategizes within her quarters yet triumphs far beyond their reach. Would such a description not be entirely fitting?"

Though Fu Xuan maintained a stoic facade, she proudly puffed out her modest chest with pride.

Hmm, keep talking; this flattery feels quite nice for this venerable one.

Jing Yuan seemed to grasp the implication. "Indeed, that's true," he acknowledged. "Minister Su, I understand your intent. How about this: The idea of Fu Xuan becoming a general isn't inherently objectionable. However, let me emphasize, however, we haven't definitively decided anything—"

Fu Xuan and Yanqing remained silent.

Su Jinyan promptly interrupted Jing Yuan's bureaucratic tone. "Wait, that's not what I meant."

"Since you're convening a meeting with the six divisions tomorrow, why don't we discuss it here at the teahouse tonight?"

"I've also made some recent discoveries and wished to speak with the general about them."

Jing Yuan smiled. "Very well, let us go inside and talk then."

"Yanqing, return to the training grounds first. Once I'm back, I'll thoroughly assess your progress."

Yanqing's talents were better suited for combat rather than strategizing—a fact he himself was fully aware of.

"Understood, General. Yanqing will head back to practice now."

"If there is need for Yanqing, please summon me again."

Tingyun, ever perceptive, chimed in, "Benefactor, this humble maiden shall wait outside the private room then~"

Such discussions were not appropriate for her involvement as a Shuttle Envoy from the Sky-Faring Commission's merchant fleet.