Knowing that Ji Xiaoxiao and John had important matters to discuss, the five brothers said, "We have something to attend to later," and left one after another, understanding each other perfectly.

"Please sit down!"

John sat down and leisurely poured himself a cup of strong tea.

Take a small sip, and you'll experience a rich, sweet flavor with an unforgettable aftertaste.

"Good tea, Star Lord."

A little while later, John finished his cup of tea.

Ji Xiaoxiao's smile never faded, and her bright and cheerful aura filled the surroundings.

“John,” Ji Xiaoxiao said softly.

"Lord Star, I..."

John's hand trembled as he held the teacup; he was filled with apprehension.

"Speak." That single word carried immense intimidation, like a gigantic monster capable of swallowing a person whole.

John put down his teacup, and spoke with a clear tremor in his voice, "Star Lord, the mission failed. Long Aotian ambushed us halfway, and I was unable to bring all the Agnes family members out of Sin Star. I am guilty, please punish me, Star Lord."

John got off the sofa and knelt down straight down.

Ji Xiaoxiao glanced at John, her eyes half-closed as if deep in thought.

Long Aotian?

After a long pause, Ji Xiaoxiao remained silent and waved for John to leave.

John dared not offend Ji Xiaoxiao again and left the study respectfully.

"John." John had just come out when he saw Jin Xin looking nervous.

“I’m fine, let’s go back.” John reached out his hand to Jin Xin.

Jin Xin stared intently at John and said, "John, I won't let anything happen to you."

"I know."

The sky was perfect, cloudless, and the weather was fine and sunny.

...

Ji Xiaoxiao relaxed completely, lying on the sofa like a puddle of water.

The plan to rescue the Agnes family failed, and their blatant weakness was handed over to Long Aotian.

"hateful."

One wrong move and the whole game is lost.

With Long Aotian seizing the initiative, even with her unique advantages, Ji Xiaoxiao had no choice but to humble herself before him.

The original owner wanted to restore the family's glory, and outstanding family disciples were indispensable to shoulder the responsibility. Without the Agnes family, was she supposed to be a sow, having two babies in three years and several babies in one litter?

Ji Xiaoxiao shook her head. Whoever wants to have the baby can have it; she doesn't care.

Since that's the case, Ji Xiaoxiao has no choice but to rack her brains to rescue the Agnes family.

Long Aotian acted swiftly, using special channels to deliver a stern warning to Ji Xiaoxiao, brimming with confidence. If she dared to threaten the Star River Empire, he would have the Agnes family's blood wiped out the Century Square in front of the palace gates.

"Elizabeth Agnes? Heh heh heh... a plucked phoenix, worse than a chicken." A harsh laugh filled with malicious mockery followed. The next moment, a woman with a familiar face appeared on the screen—Lilith. Agnes was kneeling at Long Aotian's feet, her cherry-like lips diligently serving her master.

"Star Lord." John stood to the side, not missing a single word of Long Aotian's arrogant boasting. At this moment, John was filled with panic and fear, like a small boat in a stormy sea, enduring the pounding waves.

"What's up?"

"It's all my fault. If I had been able to complete the task you assigned me, you wouldn't still be being humiliated by Long Aotian." John took full responsibility.

Ji Xiaoxiao turned around and said "Oh".

"I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself, John. Do you want it?"

"Your subordinate is willing to accept."

Ji Xiaoxiao's lips curled into a chilling malice. "Upload that passionate video of Long Aotian and Lilith to the interstellar network. If the authorities intervene, replace it and upload it again. I want the people of the Star River Empire to see with their own eyes just how shameless and despicable their emperor is."

Oh, Long Aotian, I really don't know whether to say you're cute or praise your adorable stupidity. How could such a video be leaked and even sent to the enemy? She was just worried about not having a chance to turn the tables, and Long Aotian came along with a reason to create momentum. Could it be that Long Aotian is truly in love with Elizabeth, and they are currently putting on a love-hate drama?

"Your subordinate is willing."

Jin Xin looked at John and breathed a deep sigh of relief.

"Alright, I want to see results in a day."

Ji Xiaoxiao got up and went back to the villa to handle official business.

One day later, Ji Xiaoxiao logged into the interstellar network.

Aside from a small group of ineffective online trolls offering praise and whitewashing, the StarCraft website was filled with contempt, sarcasm, and scathing criticism of Long Aotian. Some even went so far as to explicitly demand that Long Aotian step down from his throne, arguing that their StarCraft Empire shouldn't be governed by such scum.

Ji Xiaoxiao scrolled through the various insults for a while and then laughed from the bottom of her heart.

Long Aotian, the emperor of the Star River Empire, had many capable subordinates and quickly controlled public opinion. After carefully orchestrating several glorious and great deeds showcasing Long Aotian's abilities, the black-clad Long Aotian was successfully whitewashed, and he was once again seen as a kind and benevolent emperor in everyone's eyes. A flawless emperor.

Ji Xiaoxiao wasn't that naive; she never imagined that this incident would bring Long Aotian down. Everyone knew Long Aotian's capabilities—his ability to eliminate the powerful Agnes family of the Star River Empire so quietly was well-known.

"From now on, you must train your soldiers properly." Ji Xiaoxiao turned her back to the five generals, facing the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the lush green scenery outside. "The great war is about to begin. I'm only giving you two years to prepare."

After two years of quiet, Sacramento began to stir again.