1359: Oh, You're Awake! Time to Change Your Nationality [Please Vote with Monthly Tickets]

"Who are you?"

The Qi State Sovereign rubbed his brow.

His bedchamber was heavily guarded, with experts protecting him in the shadows. Not even an unfamiliar fly could get in. He hadn't heard a sound before waking, so he must still be dreaming. At his question, the peerless beauty merely cast him a cool glance, never pausing in the work of sharpening the blade. The Qi State Sovereign murmured, "To dream at night of someone sitting beside your bed, sharpening a knife—fame and fortune are right before your eyes, seemingly within reach, yet the road is full of twists and turns. Those who seek wealth lose it; those who seek fame lose their reputations... Is this dream trying to warn me of something?"

It seemed like an ill omen, but if he could avoid it, it might turn out to be a great blessing.

He was indeed facing a difficult problem at the moment.

The Qi State Sovereign sat up, frowning as he tried to think of a way out.

Just then, the peerless beauty gave a soft laugh, drawing all the Qi State Sovereign's attention. One glance was enough to make it impossible for him to look away; his gaze nearly stuck to the other man's face. He wasn't picky about the looks of his male companions, caring more about the security their strength provided. But if a male companion looked like this, perfectly matching his tastes, he couldn't help being tempted. "You, what are you called?"

The peerless beauty's appearance had a hint of an exotic air.

His hairstyle was unlike those of the Central Continent. Some of his long hair had been braided into thin plaits, all of it gathered together with the rest inside a pearl hair crown. A snake-shaped silver ornament held two pearls dangling