Chapter 34: The First Step Towards an Empire
The morning sun filtered through the thick canopy of trees, casting golden rays across the secluded forest.
Behind the tall walls of the newly established estate, a different kind of morning had begun.
Rong Jingyu stood before the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows of her new residence, holding a cup of warm water in her hand. Beyond the glass lay an expansive view of the forest she had cleared the previous day. The trees surrounding the estate swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves shimmering beneath the sunlight.
The place was quiet, peaceful, and far removed from the noise of the outside world.
Most importantly, it belonged to her.
For someone who had spent her previous life on battlefields, where every second could determine life or death, such tranquillity was almost unfamiliar.
She took a slow sip of water and looked at the estate with satisfaction.
A commander needed a base before she could lead an army.
