Having devoured nearly two-thirds of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's body, Ice Empress's jade-like carapace became even more crystalline and translucent, while the chill radiating from her body grew purer and sharper. She had clearly benefited enormously.
She swung her massive pincers with satisfaction, looked at the large remaining chunk of silkworm meat brimming with immense energy on the ground, then glanced at Jiang Zhen beside her, whose aura had stabilized at Level Seventy-Eight.
"A Zhen..."
She transformed back into human form, clapped her hands, and raised her chin at Jiang Zhen.
"This Empress is going back to the clan to distribute these remaining good things to them. You... will you wait here, or come with me and take a look?"
Her tone seemed casual, but within her emerald eyes was a faint, almost imperceptible... anticipation?
Perhaps she wanted to show this human her majesty and territory as one of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North, or perhaps she simply found it strange to leave him here alone.
After pondering briefly, Jiang Zhen nodded. "Sure. I was just about to see the splendor of the Extreme North Ice Jade Scorpion Clan."
He was indeed somewhat curious about Ice Empress's clan.
"Hmph, at least you have good taste."
The corner of Ice Empress's mouth lifted almost imperceptibly. Then, with a wave of her hand, she stored the remaining silkworm meat in the Space Soul Tool they had found earlier.
"Stay close. The Core Circle is nothing like the outskirts. If you get lost and some blind fool mistakes you for a snack, This Empress won't be responsible."
With that, her figure flashed, transforming into a streak of emerald-green light that sped toward the deeper reaches of the ice plains.
Jiang Zhen smiled faintly. Misty water vapor swirled around him as