Mostly because pretty girls are easy on the eyes

After teasing Lingling and dispelling the last bit of jealousy in her heart, Dongfang Chen received a video call from Shao Zheng.

Shao Zheng looked terrible on the other end of the call, with dark circles clearly visible beneath his eyes.

"Councillor Shao Zheng, I assume you're calling about what's happening in Xiamen City?"

Dongfang Chen asked.

"I didn't expect you to have heard about it too."

Even Shao Zheng's voice sounded hoarse. He was clearly exhausted from working late night after night without getting enough rest.

"A powerful tropical storm has struck the southern sea. It's been raining heavily for three days and nights, and many coastal cities have sounded a Blue Alert. Xiamen City is the worst hit. The Sea Monsters lurking in the East Sea and South Sea are clearly trying to use Xiamen City as a landing point and invade the mainland in one fell swoop. The Military Department and the East Sea Magic Association have already sent people there overnight to provide emergency aid."

"Councillor Shao Zheng, do you want me to go help?"

"No. I actually want to advise you to stay at the rear."

Seeing Dongfang Chen look surprised, Shao Zheng explained.

"You're our greatest assurance in the fight against the Sea Demon Empire. You can't be deployed lightly. The ones preparing to attack Xiamen City this time are clearly the Sea Demon Empire's vanguard. Some of their powerful beings may already know about you. If this turns out to be a trap targeting you, it could be a serious problem."

Dongfang Chen laughed and spoke to Shao Zheng on the other end of the call.

"It's fine. I'd be more than happy if those Emperor Rank beings from the Sea Demon Empire all came out in force. Even among Emperor Rank beings,