Year 7278 of the Star Calendar.
The [Jianmu] of the Xianzhou Luofu suddenly rioted, causing seawater from the Phosphorus Abyss Realm to flood in, leading to the collapse of numerous buildings and significant casualties.
The Hunt: Lan's arrow of light streaked from the edge of the universe, suppressing the rampaging [Jianmu], which has remained dormant ever since.
Year 7311 of the Star Calendar.
The Second War of The Abundance erupted.
The Emanator of Abundance, Shuhu, in an attempt to seize the [Jianmu], led his army to besiege the Xianzhou Luofu, nearly destroying half of its celestial realms and decimating the Cloud Knights.
However, five Cloud Knights from different Starcruisers ventured into dangerous territory, successfully broke through the enemy lines, and forged the legend known as the High-Cloud Quintet.
Year 7379 of the Star Calendar.
The [Rebellion of the Seditionist] broke out.
The High-Cloud Quintet disbanded, heroes scattered, old friends perished, leaving only one to guard the Xianzhou Luofu.
Note: After careful verification by the Ten-Lords Commission, the legendary flyer from Yaoging — Bai Heng — was found to be missing all her memory from her soul.
Year 8072 of the Star Calendar.
The Third War of The Abundance erupted.
The Yaoging Starcruiser and Fanghu Starcruiser sent distress signals, warning that The Army of Abundance had once again gathered, and the wandering star [Jidu Shenlou] had reactivated, now threatening the Fanghu Starcruiser.
The current Divine Foresight General of the Xianzhou Luofu dispatched the Cloud Knights [Cuihong Guard], [Chunting Guard], [Bifang Guard], and [Chanqiang Guard] to reinforce and engage the enemy.
However, The Army of Abundance launched a fierce assault on the Fanghu Starcruiser; the Pearl Guardian of Fanghu fought to the death but was ultimately overwhelmed, allowing millions of The Army of Abundance to pour into the celestial realms.
In this critical moment of survival, Master Alchemist Nan Li of the Xianzhou Luofu's Dan Ding Division stepped forward, lamenting, "Medicine cannot save the people of the Starcruiser," and single-handedly battled hundreds of thousands of The Army of Abundance.
He slew tens of thousands of enemies and retreated unscathed, buying a brief respite for the war.
At that time, the current head of the Xianzhou Luofu's Divination Commission, Fu Xuan, after multiple divinations, still saw no turning point in the war.
Fu Xuan met with General Jing Yuan, requesting that the first-class stargazing artifact held by the Yuque Celestial Ark — the [cloud-gazing mirror] — be transported to the Fanghu Starcruiser to seek aid from the last known location of The Hunt: Lan's arrow of light, with the aim of invoking The Hunt: Lan's intervention.
After intense discussion, it was finally decided that Master Alchemist Nan Li of the Xianzhou Luofu's Dan Ding Division would lead a portion of the Cloud Knights to stand firm and defend the [cloud-gazing mirror], blocking the Abundance Fiends.
The other Cloud Knights would be led by Yaoging General Yue Yu to break through the encirclement.
Ultimately, The Hunt: Lan saw the signal, and The Hunt's arrow of light streaked from the edge of the universe, cutting across the starry sky, destroying The Army of Abundance's fleet, but also obliterating many of the fallen celestial realms.
In this battle, the Xianzhou Luofu lost over 31,000 battleships and more than 40,000 flyers.
Nearly one-fifth of the Fanghu Starcruiser's celestial realms were destroyed under the impact of that arrow of light.
And the Master Alchemist of the Xianzhou Luofu's Dan Ding Division was also suspected to have perished under The Hunt: Lan's arrow of light.
Year 8078 of the Star Calendar.
Hundreds of civilizations afflicted by The Abundance began to sing the praises of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata across the universe, establishing the Tree God Alliance, emulating the Starcruiser Alliance in hunting and eliminating Abundance Fiends throughout the cosmos.
Certified by numerous scholars of the Genius Society, the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata praised by the Tree God Alliance is highly likely to be The Emanator of Abundance.
Year 8091 of the Star Calendar.
Master Alchemist Nan Li of the Dan Ding Division, who was presumed to have sacrificed himself during the Third War of The Abundance, reappeared on the Xianzhou Luofu.
After verification by the current General of the Xianzhou Luofu and the Ten-Lords Commission, Nan Li's identity was confirmed, and he quickly reassumed the position of Master Alchemist of the Dan Ding Division, which had been vacant for many years... Xianzhou Luofu.
Changle Tian.
"Today, we shall tell the tale of how Master Alchemist Nan Li, under the siege of a million-strong Army of Abundance, slew tens of thousands of enemies and retreated unscathed."
Storyteller Xiyan took a sip of tea, cleared his throat, and then, under the expectant gaze of countless people, slowly began to speak.
"In Year 8072 of the Star Calendar, the inherently evil Army of Abundance, with their wicked intentions unyielding, amassed millions of troops to invade the Fanghu Starcruiser..."
In fact, stories about Nan Li had already been compiled by storytellers into multiple different versions, either published as books or circulated by word of mouth among various Starcruisers.
However, many listeners in the audience still listened with great relish.
Whenever Storyteller Xiyan reached the climax of a story, they would invariably clap and cheer.
Especially when he recounted some of Nan Li's classic quotes, the audience below was invariably thrilled.
Such as "Medicine cannot save the people of the Starcruiser."
Or the dialogue: "Master Nan Li, what if you don't return from this journey?" "Then I won't return."
Regardless of gender or age, many people were as if injected with adrenaline, as if the protagonist mentioned in the story was them.
Actually, it's no wonder they were so excited.
After all, the hatred of the Starcruiser people for The Abundance was etched into their bones.
And not far from the other side of the teahouse was where the Dan Ding Division was holding its free clinic today.
A young girl, who had just been intently listening to Storyteller Xiyan, chattered like a vibrant sparrow to the person sitting across from her.
"Wow! Master Alchemist, you're truly amazing, I really admire you."
Hearing the girl's praise, the short-haired young man sitting across from her seemed not to hear, instead leisurely taking a sip of tea.
"Miss Qingque, even if you say that, I won't help you forge a sick leave note this time."
Upon hearing this, Qingque's face immediately fell.
"Oh, Master Nan Li, we're old acquaintances, and you've helped me three times before, so one more time won't hurt, right? Please!"
That's right!
The person speaking with Qingque was the protagonist himself from Storyteller Xiyan's tale.
Actually, Storyteller Xiyan hadn't initially intended to tell a story about Nan Li today, but was preparing to tell about the [Sky-Shattering General] of the Yaoging Starcruiser.
As for why he suddenly changed his mind?
That was because Storyteller Xiyan had heard through some channels that Nan Li himself would be attending today's Dan Ding Division free clinic.
So, to cater to the demand of the moment, he temporarily changed the content of his storytelling.
Although he was the famous [Unsleeping Marquis] on the Starcruiser, it was naturally good to be able to show off in front of an important figure.
"Master Nan Li, please help me just one more time..." Qingque pleaded pitifully.
To her hopeful gaze, Nan Li across from her remained unmoved.
"How does that saying go? Third time's the charm."
"Besides, your Diviner Fu came to me two days ago and strictly forbade me from helping you forge any more sick leave notes."
At these words, Qingque instantly turned pale with shock.
"Ah? She already knows about me forging sick leave notes?"
"Isn't that obvious? You've been taking leave so frequently lately that even Diviner Fu could guess it without divination."
As they spoke, a small, pink figure appeared in Nan Li's line of sight.
"Qingque! Why aren't you working properly at the Divination Commission, running around here?"
A crisp yet stern voice came from behind Qingque.
Hearing this all-too-familiar voice, Qingque couldn't help but tremble all over.
Turning around, she saw her direct superior — Fu Xuan — looking at her with a dark expression.
"Oh! Diviner, why are you here?"
"Hmph! This Diviner, having nothing to do, simply made a quick calculation and knew someone had left their post without permission to slack off here."
"It's a misunderstanding, Diviner! Of course I'm here to see a doctor."
Qingque finished speaking, quickly covered her stomach with both hands, bent at the waist, and showed a pained expression on her face.
"Diviner, I don't know what unclean thing I ate at noon today, my stomach still hurts."
"Do you think this Diviner will believe your nonsense again?"
As for her clumsy acting, Fu Xuan wouldn't believe a single word of it.
"Hurry back! If you don't finish today's work, I'll deduct your performance bonus for this month."
Even though Qingque was slacking off so blatantly, you still won't deduct her performance bonus, Hakizumi, you… "Alright."
Qingque replied, rising reluctantly, then leaving them with a dejected back.
Having to go back to the miserable grind of work again, how annoying!
Looking at Qingque, who hadn't gone far, Nan Li couldn't help but laugh and ask.
"Qingque, are you still playing cards today?"
As if a keyword had been triggered, Qingque quickly turned her head, the dejection on her face completely gone.
"Yes, remember to save a good spot for me."
Seeing this, Fu Xuan felt her entire being was unwell.
"Qingque!"
"Oh dear... no, Diviner, I'll hurry back to work now!"
Before her superior's anger could spread, Qingque quickly took off.