Chapter 13 : Devising Stratagems! Scattered Memories of Hooded Past!

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(3RD POV)
[After their short meeting and explore around the city, the whole crew decides to meet Madam Yukong inside Palace of Astrum. But before they walk inside, Tingyun is waiting for them in front of the gate.]
Elysia: "Miss Tingyun?"
Tingyun: "Oh, you're here already? Sorry to keep you waiting. Madam Yukong is expecting you."
March 7th: "What? Are you not coming?"
Tingyun: "I've brought Madam Helm Master up to speed. It's over to you now~"

[In other words, Tingyun is trying to get away from Yukong as away as possible, which Elysia finds it funny.]
Elysia: "...You don't want to get inside with us... because you are scared of her? 😁"
Tingyun: "Oh~ Bold words from you, Miss Elysia... Well, i won't deny your claim... I prefer not to get to close to Madam Yukong when she is angry or serious. 😋"

[Both Elysia and Tingyun chukles at the same time. They both felt that they were very compatible.]
Elysia: "You know... Perhaps we should go drinking when we are done with this problem."
Tingyun: "Of course~ I know the best tea shop around Xianzhou... Just two of-"

[Before Tingyun could ask even more, Stelle and March stands between them.]
Stelle: "Sorry... Mama will be occupied with me after this is all done. 😤"
March 7th: "And with me, as well. If you want to do something with Miss Elysia, please make an appointment first. 😤"

[Elysia and Ellie just chuckles at Stelle and March's comment, while Welt just sighed. But Tingyun... just let out a soft smile.]
Tingyun: "I will~ When this is all done, i will invite Miss Elysia for a tea... just two of us~ 😚"
Stelle/March 7th: "WHAT!? 😨"

[Before March and Stelle could act, Elysia already pulls their collar and walk inside along with Welt and Ellie. And inside...]
Navigation Officer: "Yes, Madam."
????: "Report the losses to General Jing Yuan and find someone from the Divination Commission. They can't just stand there watching while we deal with this mess..."

[They all could see everyone is busy because of this emergency situation. A Foxian woman with dark teal hair and purple eyes, named Yukong approaches the whole crew with usual expression.]

Yukong: "Greetings, guests from the Astral Express

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Yukong: "Greetings, guests from the Astral Express. Tingyun has informed me of the purpose of your visit. Receiving guests isn't normally one of my responsibilities... but since you know about the Stellaron and have stated that you want to help the Luofu, I thought I should at least meet you in person... And politely decline your proposal."

[Elysia just whistles softly after Yukong rejects the crew's proposal. Both March and Stelle shocked about this rejection.]
Stelle: "D-Decline!?"
March 7th: "W-Why!?"
Yukong: "The Xianzhou Alliance knows what a Stellaron is and is more than capable of handling it ourselves. We have been around for over 8000 years and weathered countless dangers and crises. While the situation is serious, we have more than enough resources to spare. Outsider help is not needed on this occasion. You are guests from afar — there is no reason for this matter to concern you... Am I making myself clear?"

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