Jiuyao City.
The snow had already stopped. Thick layers of snow blanketed the city's buildings and streets, and from afar, everything was a pure expanse of white.
A soft glow shone from the windows of many houses, as the city's residents enjoyed the rest time at the end of the day.
It was already evening, and the temperature had noticeably dropped compared to daytime. Though there was no wind, staying outside was still far from comfortable.
Even so, many streets were still crowded with Jiuyao City residents.
There was little conversation. Everyone watched the crystal display panels embedded in the building walls with rapt attention.
Images were playing on them, while the host's clear, standard voice echoed throughout the streets under the effect of the Amplification Formation.
"...According to information obtained by our reporters, the Huoyuan Empire is currently in a state of turmoil. The primary cause may be Emperor Chen Yan's purge of corrupt nobles. His Majesty has already issued a clear statement: according to the treaty signed by the two nations, should the Huoyuan Empire request aid, we will provide a certain degree of assistance, laying a solid foundation for the shared development of both countries..."
As they listened to the host introduce the latest news, murmurs of discussion indeed rose one after another.
"The Huoyuan Empire? Isn't that the country next to our Tianxing Empire?"
"I heard Emperor Chen Yan is also an old customer of Origin Mall. He comes here often."
"What happened? Are those Huoyuan Empire nobles planning to rebel? But they shouldn't be strong enough to win."
"According to some insider news I heard, Emperor Chen Yan seems to be confiscating properties like mad. He hasn't spared a single corrupt official..."
Because Origin Mall was located here, the imperial city of Jiuyao in the