Pacifying Huai General!

"What date is on the invitation?"

"The sixteenth of August. After the Bing Fire Day subtracts a xunri, the Third Elder calculated it as an auspicious date. There's still more than a month to spare."

"Wait a few days first."

"Wait a few days?" A document appeared before Long Binglin. He unfolded it and scanned it. "Rewards for White Ape, Frog Duke, and E Ying?"

Liang Qu nodded. "The Imperial Capital delegation should arrive within roughly two days. We have nothing urgent to do, so it would be best to wait at home. Leaving two days later won't matter, will it?"

Long Binglin understood the situation. "Of course it won't."

The matter of dealing with the Octopus King last autumn had not been completely settled. Throughout the entire incident, Frog Duke, E Ying, and White Ape had all contributed. White Ape's "defection" had been an even greater event. However, Sea Market Master's promise at the time had not been fulfilled in practice. Liang Qu alone had received a reward, an exceptional favor.

Early July.

Sea Market Master was on his way to see the Whale Emperor. Although the resource returns had yet to be delivered, the permanent sea merchant established in April had demonstrated sincerity.

Liang Qu had simply not expected the timing to align so perfectly.

A delegation was called a "delegation" because it surely contained quite a few people. Even with fine horses, they could not travel north to south in under ten days like a Second Rank Dragon Blood Horse. They had likely set out when he left the Imperial Capital at the end of June.

"What reward will I receive?" Long E Ying stepped closer.

"Don't know."

Liang Qu casually wrapped an arm around her soft waist and stroked her long hair.

Frog Duke had been