The Great Jing Empire.
For the past few days, Ji Shengyue had been caught in a state of turmoil and indecision.
Joliton's deadline was fast approaching.
Joliton hadn't appeared in days, leaving Ji Shengyue to wonder whether he was confident she would yield or if he had simply forgotten the matter entirely.
Just then, her secretary's voice came from outside the office. "Her Majesty the Queen, Zong Yajuan requests an audience."
Ji Shengyue sighed. "Let her in."
The door swung open, and Zong Yajuan strode in, a hint of excitement on her face.
"What is it?" Ji Shengyue found Zong Yajuan's elation a bit odd.
'Doesn't Zong Yajuan know what a terrible mood I've been in lately?'
"Her Majesty the Queen, I have good news to report.
A member of our Time Girl Group, Min Kexin, just broke through to the Emperor Realm half an hour ago after a period of seclusion.
Furthermore, she has devoured three Evil Spirits—and they were not weak ones.
