A faint aura was transmitted through that extended, blood vessel-like transport line, giving blood to the person behind it.

I really want to take it right now.

Unfortunately, she dared not take it by force, as there was a self-destruct mechanism in place. If she tried to take it by force, the luck disk and the system would resist and even self-destruct.

Only when it automatically selects a host to bind to will everything be peaceful.

She coldly swept her gaze across the direction of the energy transmission; sooner or later, she would seize it.

Withdrawing his divine sense, Xiao Zhixing scanned the jade tablets of the thirteen states.

Given these are the rules of the competition, she reached out her hand—

Lin Rushu suddenly spoke up, "Your Highness, please help me choose a prefecture as well."

Xiong Chumo added, "Me too."

Under the death stare of Huo Jindao, Huo Baijun cried out, "Me too! Me too!"

The remaining girls readily agreed, "We do too."

Xiao Zhixing turned around and said meaningfully, "If you really let me choose, don't regret it."

These people are all her competitors. If she chooses the location, and they regret it later when they find out the truth, she might cause resentment.

Although she wouldn't be polite, she would eliminate anyone who stood in her way of seizing the crown prince's position.

She felt a certain affection for each of these little ones, and she truly didn't want to cruelly destroy them.

They are now willing to let her choose on their behalf, hoping that they will remain so genuine and that their friendship will remain so precious. She also hopes to have a few true friends along this long road.

Lin Rushu smiled and said, "I have no regrets. Please help me choose, Your Highness."

The others nodded in agreement.

The officials were deeply moved by what they saw.

Times change, and people's hearts are unpredictable. Looking into those bright, trusting eyes, Xiao Zhixing felt a warmth in his heart.

She believed they were sincere at that moment, and only hoped that things wouldn't change in the future.

Your heart remains unchanged, and so does hers; heaven and earth can bear witness!

Xiao Zhixing smiled brightly and proudly, "Very well, Zhixing will certainly live up to the sincere friendship of all my dear friends!"

She turned around, looked at all the jade plaques, and began to consider the whole picture.

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