Although the group couldn't see the spiritual entity, they could feel the sudden drop in temperature. The oppressive atmosphere caused their blood to surge, their backs to feel cold, their hair to stand on end, and their eyes to show vigilance.

This...this sounds like the intimidating and warning force of a powerful being's mental energy.

What powerful person did they offend?

Moreover, how could there be such a powerful expert here?

The military general, with a more serious expression, scanned his surroundings warily, but found no one. Only the secretary who had spoken was still using her silver tongue to try and seduce Tong Su.

"...Soldier, you can pick any you like! Major generals, senior colonels—they're all young and promising talents, loyal, family-oriented, handsome, and tall... Oh, and," he winked, "His Highness the Crown Prince is now commanding the expeditionary force, so in a way, he's one of our military personnel! When the expeditionary force returns, we'll definitely have a social gathering; it's a unique resource of our military—"

Xuan Ting's anger vanished instantly, and the chill in the air seemed to dissipate as well. The air warmed up, and the people around him exclaimed, "Strange, could the air conditioner be broken?" "Quick, go find someone to fix it!"

He coughed to cover his embarrassment, but his gaze kept drifting towards Tong Su's face.

Tong Su chuckled softly: "Your Highness the Crown Prince's...social gathering?"

"That's right, that's right, they're all for blind dates!"

"No, no, I absolutely have not been there!"

Two voices rang out simultaneously.

The previous sound was that of a general's secretary, brimming with confidence and self-satisfaction;

The next sound came from Xuan Ting, who was both angry and embarrassed, trying his best to prove his innocence.

"Hahaha..." Tong Su laughed loudly, "If the Crown Prince attends the social gathering, I will definitely go and see him."

"Great! Great!"

Xuan Ting muttered to himself, "I told you I never go to social gatherings, you wouldn't see me even if you did."

Before the grumbling had even faded, he was already thinking to himself with delight:

Military uniforms are convenient for combat, but at social gatherings everyone wears them, so it doesn't stand out, and I can't wear one myself...

Feng Yuanyi, with his handsome looks, has a lot of ways of flirting with young girls. He knows many high-end bespoke tailoring shops, so once he recovers, he'll ask Feng Yuanyi to introduce him to a few places. He'll then quickly go and have some clothes custom-made, making sure they make him look exceptionally handsome...

Also, all those young genius Colonel Kripps, who was always praised by the media as the most handsome man in the military, and Major General Mu Fengling, the aloof male god who was confessed to by the singer Letitia... all of them should be sent out to lead troops on missions and are not allowed to participate in the social gatherings!

And so it was decided happily.

Amidst the elegant attire and clinking glasses, the much-anticipated dagger was brought out for display. Prince Ross kept trying to get closer to Tong Su and say a few more words to her, his smile kind and protective, as if to say, "Your father abandoned you, but I'd love to be your father."

The crowd saw through his intentions, but due to their status, they couldn't argue with him, so they could only step back slightly and wait for him to step forward.

Of all times.

A person dressed as a personal assistant rushed in from outside the building, looking around in a panic. After finally finding Ross, he visibly breathed a sigh of relief and ran over quickly.

"Your Highness! Your Highness!" he called out softly but anxiously, his face pale with fear and beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. "It's urgent, concerning Her Highness the Princess. You'd better see her yourself—"

Ross hadn't paid any attention until someone tugged at his sleeve, and he realized it was his personal assistant calling him. Reluctantly, he said, "I have important business to attend to. You go first, and we'll talk when I get out."

"No, no! That's Her Highness the Princess! You—"