Zhu Zhuqing quickly composed herself and resumed her submissive demeanor, but the strange glint in her eyes was impossible to hide.
After all, everyone in the entire Haiyue Empire knows that the "master" Her Majesty the Empress longs for day and night is none other than Qian Yu, the "useless" man the former Pope spoke of.
If Bibi Dong were to learn the truth, to discover that the "mastermind" behind the seemingly unparalleled powerhouse she so admired was actually her despised ex-husband, the scene would be...
Zhu Zhuqing dared not think any further, and could only lower her head and reply faintly:
"Your Excellency Bibidon is overthinking it."
"I just... remembered some happy things."
She didn't explain, because she knew the other party wouldn't believe her anyway, and it was better to let the facts speak for themselves.
"Her Majesty the Empress is bathing and changing her clothes. She has ordered me to take you two to a side hall to wait."
"Please come with me."
After speaking, Zhu Zhuqing turned to the side and gestured for them to proceed.
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, stood up, straightened her robes, and followed with Hu Liena.
As she walked towards the palace, Hu Liena looked at the imposing guards around her and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
"Teacher, do you think the Moon Queen will really see us?"
"We've had quite a few clashes with them at sea before, and this time we've come here in distress again..."
"rest assured."
Bibi Dong interrupted her disciple's worries, and the arrogance of a pope reappeared on her face.
"Although Haiyue and I have some past grievances, we also appreciate each other."
"Moreover, the enemy of my enemy is my friend."
"We have a common enemy. She is a smart woman and will not refuse my request for an alliance."
At this point, a fervent glint flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.
"What I'm most curious about right now isn't Haiyue."
"But rather, it is that mysterious man who can control Haiyue, and may even have controlled the Empress of the Tang Dynasty at the same time."
"And then there's the upcoming ranking of the top ten, and even the number one spot..."
Just how strong is that man?
The Sea Moon Empire, the Crystal Palace.
The end of the spatial passage was not a solid stone slab, but a flowing corridor paved like mercury.
As Qianyu and his group stepped out of the void, the surrounding air instantly became cool and moist, carrying the unique scent of the ocean and moonlight.
There are no gaudy, opulent decorations here; instead, you are surrounded by translucent mica and deep-sea glass. Countless luminous pearls are embedded in the dome, simulating a vast galaxy, and a huge artificial crescent moon hangs in the very center, casting a cool glow.
Above the main hall, a throne carved from a single piece of moonstone stands silently.
A languid figure reclines on the throne.
The woman wore a long, shimmering dress, the hem of which spread out on the steps like scattered moonlight.
Her pale purple skin gleamed like ivory under the lamplight. She rested her chin on one hand, her long silver hair cascading casually down her back.
A few strands of hair fell across her full breasts, rising and falling gently with her breath.
She is the sole ruler of the Sea Moon Empire, the Sea Moon Empress.
The moment she sensed the spatial fluctuations, Haiyue slowly opened her eyes, which had been slightly closed.
Those eyes seemed to contain two crescent moons, their coolness revealing an undisguised fervor.
She paid no attention to Da Qiao, nor did she glance at Qian Renxue. Her gaze went straight past everyone and was fixed on Qian Yu, who was at the very front.
That look in her eyes was no longer that of a high and mighty empress, but that of a young woman waiting for her lover to return.
"Brother Qianyu".
A soft call, and it melts into your bones.
The figure on the throne vanished into thin air the next moment.
A fragrant breeze wafted over, and Qianyu felt a weight in his arms as a soft, jade-like body nestled into his embrace.
Haiyue showed no restraint befitting a ruler; she wrapped her arms tightly around Qianyu's neck, practically clinging to him.
That exquisitely beautiful face nuzzled intimately against Qianyu's neck, greedily inhaling his scent.
"You've finally arrived."
"Haiyue has been waiting for you for a long time."
Her voice carried a hint of coquettishness and a touch of resentment, making Da Qiao, who was standing beside her, unable to help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
Qianyu remained calm, already accustomed to this. He reached out and supported Haiyue's waist, his touch revealing a delicate, soft texture. He casually asked:
"Has the empire remained peaceful these past few days?"
Haiyue raised her head, her heterochromatic eyes sparkling, and a gentle smile playing on her lips.
"With Brother Qianyu backing us up, who would dare to be uneasy?"
"Those who disobeyed have all been turned into nourishment for this palace."
She spoke as casually as if she were discussing the weather, but the bloodthirstiness in her words sent a chill down Qian Renxue's spine.
Qian Renxue looked at the woman clinging to her father and acting coquettishly, her golden eyebrows furrowing tightly.
This woman...
That's so shameless!
The Da Qiao in the offering hall was already clingy enough, but I didn't expect there to be an even more outrageous one here.
Moreover, the woman's aura was extremely strange. She clearly exuded a sacred moonlight power, yet it was also mixed with a chilling obsession and madness.
Is this the legendary Queen of the Sea Moon?
She looks like a lovesick woman.
"Father, you should be mindful of your behavior in public."
Qian Renxue finally couldn't help but speak, her tone tinged with a hint of sourness.
She emphasized the word "father" as if to assert her authority, or perhaps to remind Haiyue that there were younger people present.
Upon hearing the sound, Haiyue lazily turned her head, her gaze falling on Qian Renxue.
She looked him up and down, then chuckled softly, her eyes showing no hostility but rather a hint of amusement.
"Is this Xiaoxue?"
"He's really handsome, and he's inherited some of Qianyu's charm."
Haiyue released Qianyu, but still held his arm, pressing her whole body against him, and smiled at Qian Renxue:
"I am your Aunt Haiyue. From now on, this Haiyue Empire is your home. Take whatever you want without hesitation."
Qian Renxue was taken aback by this sudden enthusiasm. Just as she was about to retort, she saw that the golden list in the sky above the main hall had changed once again.
Rumble—
The immense sound penetrated the palace's barriers and exploded directly in everyone's ears.
The list of candidates, which had been buzzing with excitement because of Shangguan Wan'er's appearance, was now once again filled with rolling golden clouds.
Qian Renxue subconsciously looked up and saw that Shangguan Wan'er's figure, freely wielding her brush, was slowly fading away on the sky, replaced by lines of new text comments.
"Eleventh place... Shangguan Wan'er."
Qian Renxue muttered to herself, her heart also churning with turbulent waves.
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