"Zi Ye, I've completely stabilized the second spiritual aperture you opened for me..." Because Qing Su possessed mutated light elements, her attack power was exceptionally outstanding. I opened a new element for her, giving her a boost that was like adding wings to a tiger.
Since we were allies, it was only natural for her to pay close attention to me. Although we had spent quite a bit of time together, it still wasn't to the extent Wa Ruo had described—our relationship wasn't so deep that it could even be compared with my relationship with confidantes like Zi Xiao.
"That's good. Once the battle begins, just circle around me and attack from a distance. Fight as you usually do." I smiled.
Qing Su nodded seriously. "Mm. I won't hold you back anymore."
I patted her shoulder. "What do you mean, hold me back? It's thanks to you that I've gained so many dependents during this time, and even trained them into people capable of standing on their own."
"That's because you're different from ordinary leaders. If it weren't for your presence, how could everyone have made such enormous progress? Over these days, we've conquered cities and seized territories, and everyone has seen it all. That's why so many dependent leaders lined up, wanting to come with us... It's just that we have limited slots." Qing Su spoke seriously again.
"Heh, I never expected everyone to like me so much." I looked at the surrounding dependent leaders, then turned back to her. "What about you?"
"I... Of course I'm the same!" Qing Su answered instinctively, though she was still somewhat embarrassed.
"I remember that when we first met, you seemed quite hostile toward me. But that was understandable. I really did trick all of you back then." I recalled our first