Amiya lowered her head guiltily.
"Let's treat this as an investigation. You and the Doctor can go inspect New Penacony, which is said to be the prototype of Paradise." After glancing at Amiya's expression, Kal'tsit softened her tone and thoughtfully offered her a way out.
"Hmm, I'll definitely work hard on the investigation." Amiya nodded repeatedly.
"Then I'll go back with them too." Yao Guang raised her hand with a smile.
"What are you going back for? A country can't go a day without its ruler." Chen Li looked at Yao Guang, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.
"Of course, so I can live it up every night and give those below me some room to surpass me." Yao Guang answered matter-of-factly. As she spoke, she did not forget to cast Fu Xuan a meaningful glance.
Fu Xuan nodded knowingly and silently swore to herself: Once she returned to New Penacony, she would rush through Xianzhou Luofu's affairs! Outwork Yao Guang! Surpass Yao Guang!
What Fu Xuan failed to notice was the faint, nearly imperceptible trace of worry that crossed Yao Guang's brow.
When Yao Guang had seen that strange expression on Chen Li's face during their earlier conversation, a sense of unease had begun stirring within her.
Could everyone in the Friends Circle really be a talent? Could they really gather a dim-witted vassal whose utter incompetence caused her to lose points like mad, along with a superhuman vassal whose achievements alone surpassed the combined contributions of everyone else?
Yao Guang needed to return to New Penacony and confirm it herself.
On Terra Continent, Yao Guang had no way to deduce what was happening in New Penacony.
"Senior sister, what's wrong?" Fu Xuan noticed that Yao Guang had suddenly spaced out and asked curiously.
"I was wondering whether