“Zhuqing, let's go,” Jiang Mian and Xiong Jun returned to Life Lake and found Zhu Zhuqing and Bi Ji sitting together, chatting and laughing, with no barrier between them.
“Okay.” Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently. She now felt that meeting Jiang Mian was truly a great fortune in her life. Not only did she easily obtain a very suitable second spirit ring,
even Bi Ji, the senior she had just met, knowing that she was Jiang Mian’s friend, generously gave her a congenital spiritual herb.
Now, Jiang Mian did not dislike her for being just a level 20 Spirit Grandmaster and still wanted to take her to the Extreme North for training.
Such kindness, Zhu Zhuqing did not know how to repay Jiang Mian.
“Xiaomian, have you brought everything?” Bi Ji walked to Jiang Mian with a smile, and a faint floral fragrance wafted over.
As a fierce Spirit Beast, the fragrance Bi Ji emitted was extraordinary, having the effect of calming the mind and healing injuries.
Before Jiang Mian could speak, Xiong Jun quickly replied, “Don’t worry, I’ll save Jiang Mian some herbs and let him recuperate well.”
“You're truly despicable, Xiong Jun.” Jiang Mian silently pinched Xiong Jun’s thigh hard.
However, this level of force was just like scratching an itch for Xiong Jun.
“Aren’t Ruishou and Chiwang going with you?” Bi Ji asked, “Di Tian took Zi Ji and Ten Thousand Demon King to the Sun Moon Forest. I don’t know when they will return.”
“What are they doing in the Sun Moon Forest?” Jiang Mian asked in surprise.
“It seems to be negotiating with the Evil Emperor. As for the outcome, I think it will be difficult to succeed,” Bi Ji said, rubbing her forehead with a troubled expression.
“Never mind that, I’ll take Xiong Jun to overcome the heavenly tribulation first. As for the situation in the Sun Moon Forest, we’ll discuss it when we return,” Jiang Mian said, “At worst, we’ll just exterminate that Evil Emperor.”
“Xiaomian says it so lightly,” Bi Ji smiled faintly and said, “Even Di Tian wouldn’t dare say he could exterminate the Evil Emperor. Wait until you become such an existence before saying that.”
“Soon,” Jiang Mian shook his wrist and said confidently, “That day is not far.”
Zhu Zhuqing listened on the side, completely confused, but she didn’t ask for details, after all, she was just an outsider.
“Zhuqing, let’s go.” Jiang Mian extended his hand. Zhu Zhuqing hesitated slightly but still placed her hand on his.
“So cool and soft.”
Jiang Mian’s heart suddenly pounded. Zhu Zhuqing’s hand was cool, delicate, and soft, like a finely carved jade.
She was truly a rare beauty in the World, even the texture of her small hand was so captivating.
Jiang Mian couldn’t even bear to hold Zhu Zhuqing’s hand tightly, just gently holding it. Zhu Zhuqing’s cheeks flushed, and she dared not look up at Jiang Mian.
There was no reason to fall in love with you, it just so happened that my heart awakened when I met you!
Xiong Jun followed behind the two, feeling truly redundant.
Xiong Jun’s way of traveling was indeed somewhat overbearing. With a casual grab, he pulled a huge bird Spirit Beast from the sky in front of him.
After a friendly exchange, the bird Spirit Beast finally agreed to carry the two people and one bear to the Extreme North. Sure enough, travel among Spirit Beasts was much more convenient than in the human World.
Actually, this was Xiong Jun taking care of Jiang Mian and Zhu Zhuqing. If it were just him, he would have long since flown over using his spirit power. After all, he was a powerhouse comparable to a Limit Douluo, and this distance was nothing to him.
They sat on the back of the bird Spirit Beast and flew directly towards the Extreme North. Jiang Mian asked curiously, “Zhuqing, what are your plans next?”
“I don’t know yet,” Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and whispered, “Actually, I haven’t told you, I am a member of the Star Luo Empire’s imperial family.”
“Star Luo Empire?” Jiang Mian didn’t show too much surprise, as he already knew Zhu Zhuqing’s identity. However, this calmness, in Zhu Zhuqing’s eyes, transformed into Jiang Mian’s extensive knowledge.
“The Star Luo Empire adheres to the law of the jungle; only the stronger are fit to be Emperor,” Jiang Mian said calmly, “Those who lose will have their abilities crippled, be exiled to the borderlands, or be directly executed, isn’t that right?”
“Yes.” Zhu Zhuqing’s eyes were firm, showing Jiang Mian her never-give-up personality!
Even if her elder sister was born many years before her, what of it? Even if her talent was not as good as her elder sister’s, what of it?
As Heaven maintains vigor through movements, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-perfection!
Zhu Zhuqing genuinely looked down on the fallen third prince, as he had already secretly fled and avoided reality, thinking he couldn’t compete with his eldest brother.
What kind of person was Zhu Zhuqing? She was a little cat who would never yield to fate!
Jiang Mian already had an idea in his mind, but he couldn’t tell Zhu Zhuqing yet.
Actually, he really wanted to ask Zhu Zhuqing if she would be the Empress of the Star Luo Empire. As long as Zhu Zhuqing had such a thought, Jiang Mian could naturally help her ascend the throne!
“Law of the jungle?” Xiong Jun listened with great interest. He laughed, “Little girl, how about I go to your Empire and be Emperor for a couple of days for fun?”
“Senior, please don’t joke,” Zhu Zhuqing rarely smiled and said, “With Senior’s strength, the Star Luo Empire probably cannot accommodate such a great Buddha as Senior.”
“Hahaha,” Jiang Mian patted Xiong Jun’s shoulder and laughed, “If Zhuqing fails, shall we go and overturn his Star Luo Empire, alright?”
“I don’t want to fail, and I will try my best not to fail,” Zhu Zhuqing said firmly, “Thank you for the kindness of both seniors. Zhuqing appreciates it, but this is, after all, my family matter, and Zhuqing dares not involve both seniors in the trouble.”
With your words, you are destined to be Empress.
Jiang Mian tilted his head back, enjoying the gentle breeze on his face, making his sideburns fly backward.
A young man’s shoulders should be full of beautiful things. Put aside national feuds for now, and first embrace the clear breeze and bright moon, and the swaying willows!
Zhu Zhuqing sat beside Jiang Mian, her hands wrapped around his arm. This seemed to give her a great sense of security.
In her heart, Zhu Zhuqing had already developed a sense of dependence on Jiang Mian. Although their time together was not long, Jiang Mian’s actions made Zhu Zhuqing, who had long lived in the cold and emotionless imperial family, feel a long-lost warmth.
Zhu Zhuqing was a woman who was outwardly strong but inwardly soft. For survival, she had to be strong, but now, Jiang Mian’s appearance allowed her to find a shoulder to lean on.
This man was very good, couldn’t be better!
The air currents in the sky gradually became cold, as if telling the arrivals that they had reached the Extreme North.
Looking down from the sky, it was a vast expanse of white. Occasionally, a few Titan Snow Demons, as large as mountains, moved their bodies, but in Jiang Mian’s eyes, they were still as tiny as grains of sand.
Jiang Mian and Zhu Zhuqing circulated their spirit power to resist the cold. Xiong Jun, being a rough fellow, was not afraid of this cold at all. He placed his hands behind the two, using his spirit power to help them dispel the cold air currents.
“Snow Empress, I’m here.” Jiang Mian was radiant, as if the ruler of this Extreme North was already within his grasp…