"We have received orders to temporarily detain your cargo for inspection until the full details of the incident have been clarified. Once all procedures and verifications are complete, we will release both the personnel and the goods."

A company employee angrily retorted, "This batch of cargo isn't even destined for the Xianzhou Luofu, and it's proprietary company technology. What right do you have to inspect it?"

"According to procedure, any cargo arriving at the Xianzhou Luofu must undergo inspection."

"But we didn't even enter the port! We were attacked by Borisin and had no choice but to seek refuge at the Xianzhou Luofu's port!"

Looking around, the dock was already in chaos, filled with similar disputes. Yanqing didn't want to get involved and instead asked a nearby patrolling Cloud Knights soldier, "Who is the officer in charge of this team? I need an explanation."

The Cloud Knights Captain who was questioned stammered, "It's... it's me... I apologize, we were negligent in our watch. It's all my responsibility."

"Come on, tell me. With the Martial Arts Ceremony about to begin, the Xianzhou Luofu prioritizes safety and stability above all else. Why are there Borisin prisoners in the Starcruiser Sea? According to procedure, dangerous high-value prisoners should be held in a Star-skiff and transported directly to the The Shackling Prison without touching down. Who allowed the ship escorting prisoners to dock at the passenger terminal?"

A Cloud Knights soldier with fox ears interjected to help the Cloud Knights Captain, "It's not the captain's fault. The Zhuming Envoy Ship was a bit too enthusiastic."

Yanqing turned to look at him, "And who are you?"

"This one is Lu Jun, a Patrolling Guard and duty officer. Many thanks to Yanqing Xiaowei for your assistance. The incident happened suddenly, and it is certainly not this captain's fault. The company's transit ship, passing through the Xianzhou Luofu, was attacked by Borisin just as it was about to arrive. The Zhuming Envoy Ship came to their aid, defeated the Borisin bandits, and took them into custody in the ship's hold."

"A company ship, in the Xianzhou Luofu's navigation zone, was robbed by Borisin, and the Zhuming envoy saved them? This case sounds really complicated..."

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Shinigami.

"So these wolf-headed monsters are called Borisin... They look quite feral. How dare they attack a company's merchant ship? Aren't they afraid of offending the company?"

"Offending the company? But they don't seem to have intelligence, they're probably acting more on hunting instincts, right?" Kyōraku Shunsui smacked his lips, picked up his wine glass, and took a sip. "And it sounds like the Borisin have been at odds with the Xianzhou Luofu for a long time. I'm more inclined to believe they are the Xianzhou's sworn enemies."

Tōshirō Hitsugaya calmly shook his head, his tone seeming to carry a hint of disdain: "Just a few monsters... sworn enemies? That's a bit much, isn't it? The Xianzhou's sworn enemies are the Abominations of Abundances. These monsters don't seem to have anything to do with Abundance at all. That little girl with the greatsword smashed one to death with a single strike, and there was no sign of resurrection."

"Hey, hey, that strike probably would have cost even a Mara-Struck two lives, right? Abundance seems to primarily manifest in lifespan and regenerative power; if you really want to kill them, they can still be killed." Kyōraku Shunsui picked up the wine pot and refilled his cup.

"Not necessarily... The Abundance we've seen so far is very limited. Only the long lifespans of the Xianzhou people and the Ambrosial Arbor can demonstrate the power of Abundance. We might not have truly encountered the Abomination who are truly blessed by Abundance with immortality."

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Yanqing planned to report this matter to the Realm-Keeping Commission's Public Security Department, so they could assist with the aftermath. The Cloud Knights then calmed the crowd and dispersed, and the long street returned to peace.

March 7th couldn't help but ask curiously, "Those... uh, those guys we just dealt with, what exactly are they?"

"You call them Borisin?"

Yanqing nodded, "These wolf-headed monsters are called Borisin. They are Abominations of Abundances who have been enemies of the Xianzhou for a long time. For a long time, the Borisin have been numerous and powerful, brutally plundering and enslaving many worlds, their destructive power comparable to the Swarm Disaster. Thirty years ago, the Alliance even fought a major war against them. In recent years, their activities have gradually become less rampant than before. Who would have thought..."

Dan Heng: "According to that martial officer, they attacked a company's ship in the space near the Xianzhou Luofu? Such a blatant attack is truly strange."

"I also find it strange. It seems the company and they have quite a feud." Yanqing paused, "Alright, no more idle talk, it's time for business. The General wants me to escort you all to the Palace of the Stars. I had hoped to chat with you all more, sigh, but some matters constantly weigh on my mind..."

"Weighing on your mind? Is it perhaps pursuing the Borisin... do you need our help?"

"No, no, it's just a small matter." Yanqing rubbed his forehead and sighed deeply: "That... that girl who just appeared... she took my sword. I plan to report a lost item case to the Realm-Keeping Commission to see if I can get it back..."

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Genshin Impact.

"Interesting, truly interesting~"

Shikanoin Heizou squinted his eyes and smiled, "To openly take someone else's flying sword right in front of them, how should this situation be judged? Is it robbery? But that girl doesn't seem to be entirely a robber; she even helped Yanqing eliminate the Borisin. But to call it theft... there's no such brazen way to steal."

"I'm not sure, but judging by the girl's attire, she shouldn't be from a poor family." Kujou Sara crossed her arms and pondered slightly, "To be able to wield such a massive sword, possess natural superhuman strength, and have exceptional martial arts skills... she's probably a young lady from a noble family."

"A young lady from a noble family actually has such a strange habit of 'taking other people's swords'?" Shikanoin Heizou stroked his chin, "That's even more interesting. I see she and Yanqing are similar in age and both skilled. The champion of this Xianzhou sword-fighting competition will definitely emerge from the two of them, don't you think, Lady Kujou?"

However, Kujou Sara did not reply, but instead gazed at Celestial Screen in a daze.

"Oh my? What are you thinking about, Lady Kujou?"

"Nothing." Kujou Sara then realized her thoughts had wandered. She looked up at the distant Tenshukaku, a hint of longing in her voice: "I was just curious, at the Xianzhou Luofu's sword-fighting ceremony, if the General could display her martial arts on the arena... what a magnificent spectacle that would be."

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"Do the Cloud Knights also report incidents to the police?"

Yanqing lowered his head sheepishly, "Please don't say anything more, it was my momentary oversight. Let's go quickly, we shouldn't keep the General waiting."

It wasn't until he watched the four figures disappear in the direction of the Palace of the Stars that the Foxian Cloud Knights soldier Lu Jun slowly lowered his eyelids, a faint, almost imperceptible glint flashing in his pupils.

"There are quite a few troublesome people coming..."

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