After discussing the specific terms of cooperation with Bibi Dong, both sides signed the agreement. Zhou Qing then turned his attention to Xue Qinghe—or rather, Qian Renxue.
"Your Majesty of the Tiandou Kingdom, do you have any projects you wish to cooperate with the Red Assembly on?"
"My years of planning, ruined in a single day—"
Having shed her disguise and returned to her female form, Qian Renxue was about to continue when Zhou Qing blinked, looked around, and asked Romantina beside him, "Tina, did you see where His Majesty Xue Qinghe went?"
"No."
Romantina shook her head with equal seriousness, her expression grave. "Even my Spiritual Power failed to detect him. He must have attained profound mastery over space."
Qian Renxue's eyelids twitched, and the corners of her mouth spasmed slightly. Looking at the two of them acting so earnestly, she growled, "Can you stop joking around?"
"Yes."
Zhou Qing returned to his calm demeanor and said flatly, "But this time, I am receiving the emperor of the Tiandou Kingdom, not Qian Renxue. So when you show your true face, we cannot discuss cooperation.
Unless—
You can sit upon Tiandou's throne in your true appearance.
Before cooperating with our nation, please figure out whether you are Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue."
Qian Renxue stared at Zhou Qing for a long while, realizing that he was not joking. Through gritted teeth, she asked, "Does that matter?"
"When it comes to cooperation in state affairs, distinctions must be made. Otherwise, things can easily become muddled and sow the seeds of future trouble... I would not want the Chihua Kingdom to be screwed over by the Spirit Hall Empire someday."
Zhou Qing smiled. "I suggest that the esteemed Miss Qian Renxue first figure herself out. It would be good for everyone...
Come