Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 193 Good Cop, Bad Cop

On the way, March 7th picked up Eve and whispered:

"Eve, why did this general just say that he was inferior in skill?"

Ever since Jingyuan said that, March 7th has been concerned about it for a long time and has never been able to understand it.

“It’s simple, because their initial goal wasn’t to detain us, but to ask for our help,” Eve explained.

"As for his claim that his skills are inferior, that is indeed true."

"Huh? Then why would Yu Kong slander us?" March 7 asked, puzzled.

"Because this is a play in itself, a play where one plays the good cop and the other the bad cop."

"What do you mean by 'good cop, bad cop'?"

Walter Young then chimed in, “Playing the good cop/bad cop is a metaphor for resolving conflicts where one person plays a stern or unpleasant role, while the other plays a friendly or likable one.”

"Oh, Uncle Yang, of course I understand that. What I don't understand is the meaning behind what they're doing?" March 7th said angrily.

No, do you really think she's illiterate?

I am, after all, quite knowledgeable, and I spent several hours in the archives!

Eve paused for a moment, then continued to explain, "Simply put, their original plan was for Yu Kong to play the bad cop, using drastic measures to express his intention to detain us, and then for Jing Yuan to appear as the good cop to rescue us."

"In this way, we will not only lower our guard against him, but also help him unconditionally."

"I see." March 7th nodded. "They're so cunning! More cunning than foxes!"

“Yu Kong really is a fox,” Xing suddenly appeared.

"Uh... I know that, but Jing Yuan isn't, is he?" March 7th pouted.

Jing Yuan then turned around and looked at everyone with a puzzled expression.

"Everyone, what were you talking about just now?"

"Ahem, it's nothing, it's nothing." The crowd immediately dispersed.

Jing Yuan frowned slightly, then stopped in his tracks.

"We've arrived, everyone. This is the central hub of the Sichen Palace."

Everyone looked around. Although the room was simply furnished, there was a virtual reality map in the center, showing the Immortal Ship Luofu.

"The Star Train—I have long admired it and longed to see it. I am truly fortunate to finally see it today!"

“Singing to express one’s aspirations!” Xing immediately responded.

March 7th touched Xing's eye and said, "When did you become so knowledgeable?"

"I've always been very knowledgeable," Xing said, crossing her arms confidently.

"We have long admired your name, General. What can we do for you?" Walter Young asked.

“Oh, then it’s none other than you all.” Jing Yuan’s tone was quite humorous. “A few days ago, we captured a Star Core Hunter who trespassed into the Immortal Ship’s restricted area, named ‘Blade’.”

"During the interrogation of Blade, Tabushi—the department responsible for intelligence and information deduction on the Celestial Ship—intercepted a communication sent by his accomplice 'Kafka' who was hiding on the Celestial Ship. As for the recipient of the communication..."

“It’s a train, right?” Little Eve spoke first.

“Eve, you…” March 7th was a little confused.

Didn't they just win the debate? Why are they admitting it now?

Jing Yuan chuckled twice. "Haha, I also know a little about the relationship between you all and the Star Core Hunters."

"Tabushi believes you must be accomplices! I say it's impossible. The Star Train acts with integrity, and its reputation for righteousness and courage is known throughout the world. How could it associate with such petty people?"

"Therefore, this communication must be a treacherous scheme by the Star Core Hunters to divert trouble."

“There’s no doubt about it. We did come to the Celestial Ship because we received a communication from the Star Core Hunters,” Eve continued.

“This…” Jing Yuan was a little speechless.

"As for the purpose, we made it very clear from the beginning: it's the star core."

"Haha, of course, I told you the people on the Starry Sky Train must have come because they were worried about the Immortal Ship's crisis." Jing Yuan squinted, a little sweat appearing on his forehead.

Why isn't this little guy playing by the rules?

I was clearly speaking on their behalf, so why did I expose myself?

They're definitely not easy to deal with; there must be something else waiting for me.

Jing Yuan maintained his smile, but in his mind he had already considered all the possible scenarios.

"Thank you for your trust, General. Now that we have been so honest with each other, I hope you will be honest with us as well." The little girl Eve raised her glasses, the lenses reflecting a cold light.

Jing Yuan frowned slightly.

Alright, so this is where I was waiting.

There was indeed a conspiracy, but he was not someone to be trifled with.

"Hahaha, that's for sure," Jing Yuan replied easily.

"In that case, I won't hide anything anymore."

"To be honest, the Celestial Ship does have a solution to the 'Star Core' disaster. However, quelling the disaster will take time and requires the deployment of the main force of the Cloud Cavalry. But Kafka, lurking on the Celestial Ship, is ultimately a threat and must be guarded against."

"Since the Star Core Hunter deliberately lured you all to Luofu, we might as well go with the flow."

"As a general, I grant you all the authority to act freely on the Immortal Ship, to lure out the missing Kafka and capture her in one fell swoop."

"In this way, we can firstly clear the mudslinging that the Star Core Hunter has smeared on everyone, and secondly, we can find out the purpose of this hunter's infiltration of the Immortal Ship, and what its connection is with the erupting Star Core."

"What do you, members of the train corps, think?"

Jing Yuan squinted at the train crew.

At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to little Eve below.

"Huh? Why are you all looking at me?" Little Eve looked up.

"I'll wait for your decision," March 7 said quite naturally.

"After all, you are obviously much more reliable than Uncle Yang, and much more reliable than Eve."

"Ahem, I'm just not good with words," Walter Young coughed twice.

Little Eve thought for a moment, then looked at Jing Yuan and snorted coldly.

"In the general's opinion, do we even have a choice?"

"Of course everyone has a choice. If you're rejected, just walk away," Jing Yuan said, vividly playing the victim.

"However, you still want to help the Immortal Ship, am I right?"

Jingyuan smiled, seemingly certain that the train crew would agree.

Eve was silent for a moment, then nodded. "Okay."

"But once the contract is made, the one who breaks it shall be punished by being eaten by rocks."

“Of course, if you treat me with sincerity, Luofu should reciprocate with sincerity,” Jing Yuan said earnestly.

"I immediately ordered that Yu Kong share all intelligence and allocate elite personnel to assist you in the search."

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