Pan Ling cooperated, but not proactively; she was passive. Watching her master and mistress kiss, her face turned even redder than theirs, her mind already wandering elsewhere...
"..."
Xie Qingyan opened her mouth but didn't say anything more, but she looked somewhat emotional.
Regardless of what Xia Wuyou really thought, her attitude of "becoming stronger in order to protect Xu Shi" sounded like something that was being said to her in the eyes of that scoundrel.
It's just a medicine injection, what risks are there? Why make it sound like a life-or-death situation... But she still felt inexplicably uneasy.
"Would you like to get an injection too?"
So she looked at Yu Xingchuan, who was observing from the sidelines, and tentatively asked a question.
"...I will protect the young master."
The adjutant paused for a moment, then smiled and downplayed the issue.
When did you start calling him "Young Master" too? Xie Qingyan was a little surprised, but the other party's obvious intention made her feel a little better.
This guy really wants everything, expecting to gain Xu Shi's favor without giving anything in return? How is that possible?
However, there was no point in comparing herself to such a person. After thinking about it, she simply shrugged and went to prepare the medicine for Xia Wuyou.
Giving medicine is not a matter of life and death. Xia Wuyou also lived up to expectations. Unlike Xu Shi, who would be unconscious for three or four days after just one injection, it only took a dozen minutes.
"Is this all?"
Xia Xiaomao was the only one besides the dog woman to receive the "Sublimation II" injection. Seeing how easy the process was, she was a little unaccustomed to it for a while.
"Okay, that's good."
Xie Qingyan nodded and handed her a medicine bottle. "The effects of 'Sublimation II' are gradual and won't affect your daily activities. Just take one stabilizer pill a day… Anyway, I'll be with you, so I can keep an eye on things. You'll definitely feel it yourself."
"Thanks."
Xia Wuyou was very happy. She wasn't worried about any side effects; on the contrary, she was more looking forward to what new effects her superpowers could develop after she broke through to S-rank.
"You're welcome."
The woman forced a smile, but her tone inevitably turned sour again.
"By the way, are we going to the drill ground again today?"
Yu Xingchuan raised his hand and asked a question.
"It's the last day, let's finish what we started."
Xu Shi embraced his wife and helped her into the carriage as if she were in confinement after childbirth. The two were as sweet as honey.
The training period for the soldiers of the Hualan Empire was not too long, less than half a month at most, but it mainly involved teaching them how to use weapons, which was not a difficult task.
Even without their presence, the other side would still have to set sail on an expedition anyway.
However, despite this, the number of onlookers at the training ground has been increasing over the past few days—only royal officials and ministers are allowed to enter here, and everyone wants to see what kind of improvement these outsiders from the City of Night Sin can bring to their soldiers.
Today was even more crowded. Strictly speaking, Xu Shiyi was late. When he arrived, he found that his usual spot for lounging was also occupied.
Who dares to be so bold... Oh, it's the Queen.
Probably no one expected that the young empress Dongfang Xiao would personally come to such a smelly and sweaty place, with Cheng Gujian by her side, patiently explaining the results of the past few days.
"Your Majesty."
If it was her, Xu Shi couldn't really argue about who came first or last, so he simply bowed and greeted her.
"Envoy Xu."
Upon seeing him arrive, Dongfang Xiao was also pleased. He stood up from his seat and bowed slightly, saying, "I have already heard from Grand Duke Gujian that, with the help of you all, the strength of the Royal Knights has been greatly improved in a short period of time. Thank you."
"Your Majesty is too kind."
Xu Shi smiled slightly, "Since we are partners, we certainly won't neglect these matters."
"You can't say that. You are, after all, working for my people."
Dongfang Xiao also smiled, "Originally I was worried that this expedition would be fraught with danger, but now... that worry is at least much less."
"Tomorrow you will set off on your campaign, and I will personally see you off. I wish you a victorious campaign, and if you return in triumph, I will not treat you unfairly."
"oh?"
Xu Shi raised an eyebrow. "I wonder how Her Majesty the Empress intends to reward us?"
Cheng Gujian's eye twitched almost imperceptibly. "You're really taking advantage of this. This is clearly just polite talk, isn't it? And we haven't even set sail yet, but you're acting like you've already won..."
However, considering Xu Shi's personality, this does seem to be something he would actually say.
"...If we can successfully eliminate the 'Sea God,' I will find a way to fulfill all of Your Excellency's requests."
Dongfang Xiao was also stunned for a moment, but quickly came to her senses and wrote him a blank check.
"Then I'll thank you in advance."
Xu Shi laughed heartily, “Your Majesty, rest assured, with Grand Duke Gu Jian and I joining forces, we will definitely not let the Holy See gain the upper hand.”
"If that's the case, then that would be best."
A look of delight flashed in the little empress's eyes.
But after thinking for a moment, she added casually, "But if it's for the sake of the empire's people... then winning is enough."
...
While Xu Shi was working closely with the royal family, the Vatican was not letting up either.
Inside the most magnificent cathedral in the imperial capital, several people dressed in gleaming silver armor were kneeling on one knee, bowing to the person on the platform.
"Gentlemen, the sea god has been causing trouble for a long time, and we must not let our guard down this time either."
The old man on the stage, dressed in a red robe and wearing an exaggeratedly tall hat, spoke in a hoarse voice under the surrounding light.
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