Chapter 897 "Answer"

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Tuxis did not fly over the harbor with the dragon group. As soon as she saw Xafan, she lowered her altitude, folded her wings, and landed steadily on the pier.
After letting go of Momo and Muli, she turned back into her human form and walked over to Xafan with a smile, extending her hand to him.
The two shook hands.
However, she was not satisfied with just that.
After shaking hands, Tuxcess pulled Summer up and the two hugged in front of everyone. Then she rubbed her cheeks against his, giggling softly and said, "This is the complete greeting etiquette."
Other dragons hovered in the air, emitting low roars, seemingly cheering for their leader.
Some spoke in obscure and incomprehensible Draconic.
While others communicated in the language of the Western Dragons.
Within the Jinxia Port, there were already many overseas merchants, who started chanting along upon hearing the sound of the dragon crowd.
——Among them, many people had heard rumors about the Dragon God for a long time, but seeing him in person was still a first for them. For a while, discussions and cheers filled the entire dock.
Of course, it also reached Yuheng's ears.
She didn't understand the language of the Western Pole, but she could understand the meaning of the term "Dragon God". After all, it was a term that had appeared multiple times in intelligence reports, and she had specially confirmed it with someone. Seeing this scene, even the most obtuse person would realize that the overwhelming greetings were directed towards one person - Xia Fan. There were even Western Pole people placing their hand on their chest and bowing in the direction where Xia Fan was.
"This person... is the Dragon God?" the guards murmured in disbelief.
This undoubtedly dealt another blow to their knowledge.
If a wandering citizen from the Eastern continent can earn the favor of the princess and become the second most important minister after the king, it is somewhat understandable. However, establishing relationships with the distant Western Extremity, which has no relevance, and garnering the support of numerous dragon demons, becomes incredibly unimaginable.
楚璞也不能理解。
但这并不妨碍她读懂那名龙妖女子的眼神。
从龙群的架势上来看, 此人显然是头领。而她跟夏凡所表现出来的亲密态度，已经远远超过了正常外交关系，就好像久违的伙伴再次相逢一般。若是两人到了这一步, 什么签订契约、歃血为盟都已不再重要，因为这些都是在互信不足的情况下，用来加强关系的外力手段。
Especially for individuals, emotions can sometimes surpass interests.
At least she couldn't imagine how the Xu State Secretariat could achieve such a scene.
"Seven Stars...perhaps it's time to come to an end." Chu Pu looked towards the direction of Yongding City, unusually without any more excuses.
"Adult..." The guard looked at her with a complicated expression, with both confusion and regret, but there was no consolation or encouragement.
Everyone here is skilled and outstanding in the Commandery Secretariat.
Lying to oneself blindly is meaningless.
"Let's leave the port. We are not the main characters here," said Yuheng Commander as he turned around. Compared to the arrival of the Western Expeditionary Mission, the Seven Star Military Headquarters is no longer of interest. When the time comes to say goodbye, I will have a good talk with him," Xia Fan invited them to come over, but only treated them as an audience.
The next day, Chu Pu met Xia Fan again at the official residence in Jin Xia City.
"Are you returning to Xu Kingdom?" The other handed him a cup of hot tea.
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"Yes, my mission is complete and there is no meaning in staying any longer," Chu Pu said directly. "These days, I have learned a lot and it is indeed time to end the war between the Bureau of Military Affairs and Qi Kingdom."
Xia Fan raised an eyebrow and said, "If I understand correctly..."
"I will dissolve the Seven-Star Secretariat," Chu Pu nodded.
"I thought you would hesitate for a while longer," Xia Fan said with surprise, "After all, the Tianqi Army has not yet completed the encirclement of Yongding City."
"If I hadn't come to Qiguo, I might have been tempted to take chances. But after seeing the situation here with my own eyes, any denial would be suspicious." She took a sip of tea and continued, "If the war had stopped for just one day, many lives could have been saved on the battlefield. The military authorities had forcibly conscripted many soldiers before, and there was no need to turn them all into fodder for evil spirits."
"But I guess you also have conditions."
"That's right," Chu Pu spoke frankly, "I hope your side will no longer pursue the past responsibilities of the Imperial Court and grant amnesty to all alchemists involved in the war. If there must be someone held accountable for this, I am willing to bear all the punishments of the defeat."
Summer Fan pondered for a moment, "First of all, you need to understand that the liquidation implemented by the Bureau of Affairs is never meant for revenge, but rather to ensure that those criminals receive their deserved punishment. I can guarantee that the sorcerers who surrender from the Seven-Star Privy Council will be pardoned, and there will be no punishment for the generals and soldiers involved in the war. However, the Bureau of Affairs will still investigate and judge the members of the Privy Council, noble families, aristocrats who have committed crimes against ordinary civilians, as well as ordinary criminals, based on the evidence."
"What about their families?"
"It won't be involved."
"Can their property be retained?"
"Pardoned individuals are no different from ordinary people." Xia Fan affirmed.
"I need a written agreement."
"Later we can write one as a reminder."
"Chu Pu breathed a sigh of relief."
"As for the other commanding offices in Xu Guo, she couldn't say, but the diviners in Yongding City are still quite rule-abiding. With this amnesty, she is confident in persuading other high-ranking officials."
"In addition, I have one or two questions that I would like to inquire about."
"Tell me more."
"Why did you become the Dragon God in the eyes of the people of Xiji?" This question has been bothering Yu Heng Shi's nerves, "The military of Qiguo is indeed powerful, but this kind of thing shouldn't be achievable through force alone..."
"It's a long story," Xia Fan smiled and briefly recounted his experience of going to the Holy Wing Islands and making friends with Taxxis. "I was fortunate enough to pass the test of the Dragon Tower and helped them fight against the forces of the wizards, which led to these rumors. After all, with the fall of the gods, they need a new purpose to cling to hope, although it is not necessary."
So there's still this matter!
Chu Pu suddenly realized. The other party had long since established a connection with the Western Pole, while the Seven Stars side knew nothing about it. Although Xia Fan spoke briefly, she knew that the process was definitely not easy, and simple help would never earn such generous rewards. There must be other reasons involved. But that was not the point anymore, the point was that Jin Xia had indeed taken the lead in exploring the outside world.
If it had been known earlier, would Qixing have the same opportunity?
The answer is undoubtedly negative.
Qixing has long regarded demons as enemies threatening the position of Fangshi. How could they treat the demons from Xiji with an attitude of equality and inclusion? One of the major ultimate goals of the Shumifu is to eradicate demons, and they even used this point to attack Xia Fan and Ning Wanjun during the early stages of the war. The difference in ideology determines that they cannot catch up with Xia Fan's footsteps.
Chu Pu does not want to question whether demons and humans can merge into one heart, a clichéd topic. The topic shifts and he asks, "I have one last thing I want to know, what do you plan to do when the world is unified?"
At that moment, she suddenly felt the other person's gaze became much sharper.