The pressure brought by the female Supreme completely extinguished the Department of Anomalous Affairs' intention to continue stirring things up.
The nobles across Qingyuan Star were all speaking up for the Gustin Family—what had they actually done wrong? Even their former enemies had come forward in support. In the end, one's position determined one's perspective.
If they did not speak up for the Gustin Family today, who would speak up for them when trouble found them in the future? The noble class, in particular, was best at forming judgments from their own assumptions. They had already imagined countless reasons why the Gustin Family was being persecuted.
On top of that, the recent investigations by the Department of Anomalous Affairs and the military had seriously disrupted everyone's lives.
Qu Jianlei had no idea the authorities were actually considering letting the matter go—this was not how the Empire had acted in the past.
But he had forgotten that, back then, he had merely been an insignificant nobody.
Now, however, he had openly used the Five Elements Battle Array in front of everyone to destroy the incoming meteor.
His rise had simply been too fast, and his power had expanded too quickly. For the moment, he had failed to adjust to his new role and status.
As he waited for the results of the bounty, a divine sense descended from above. "What happened?"
Old Lady Jia, who had been in seclusion, had been disturbed. With such a huge commotion, it would have been strange if she had not sensed it.
"It's nothing," Qu Jianlei answered succinctly. "Focus on your seclusion. We're here."
"I know," Jia Shuiqing replied. "I sensed it earlier. I only asked after I finished adjusting myself."
Jia Shuiqing truly trusted this group of teammates. Even after detecting the anomaly, she