The Personal terminal listened in silence until Hai Qiqi stopped talking. Only then did it speak. "Qi Qi, don't be willful. Sea King let you travel with that man, which means he's not a bad person. Be nice to him, and he'll treat you well."
Hai Qiqi glared at Lu Yin and snorted. She muttered something to the Personal terminal, then ran out.
Lu Yin found it amusing. The girl might have a sharp tongue, but she wasn't bad at heart. She didn't throw her weight around as Sea King's daughter, unlike the heirs of those great powers, who all looked down their noses at everyone. After spending some time with her, he found her rather adorable. But who was she talking to? They seemed pretty sensible—quite gentle, the complete opposite of her.
Lu Yin had thought he'd get some peace and quiet, but Hai Qiqi returned soon after, wearing a mysterious, smug expression as she looked at him.
Lu Yin raised an eyebrow. "Even if you paid me, I wouldn't sell my body."
Hai Qiqi didn't get angry this time. She knew Lu Yin liked to provoke her until she stormed off, but now she had the upper hand. "I remember your home is in Canglan Territory, in the Great Yu Empire, right?"
Lu Yin nodded. "That's right. It's also your destination."
Hai Qiqi lifted her chin. "Agree to one condition, and I'll tell you something about your home."
"No need. Go play," Lu Yin said casually.
Hai Qiqi's lips curled into a smile. "I just heard some people discussing your home. They've been hired to wage war against the Great Yu Empire."
Lu Yin's expression changed. He looked at Hai Qiqi. "That's not something to joke about."
Hai Qiqi folded her arms and leaned against the door. "You