"Not bad, not bad. This was it."
When Xiao Qing saw the seed of the Southern Bright Li Flame, she clapped her hands happily. Without making any unnecessary movements, the flame seed broke free from Vermilion Bird's control and slowly flew toward Xiao Qing.
In the end, it was gently caught in a slender, snow-white hand.
"With matters here concluded, I truly have to thank you, Sister Zhu. Once I return to the Imperial Court, I will certainly report this to His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Ah, though given His Highness's temperament, there probably will not be any reward. Still, she will likely remember Sister Zhu's name."
After saying that, Xiao Qing's brows furrowed slightly. Everything about her master was good, except that she was somewhat stingy with rewards and would not easily hand them out.
Xiao Qing could do nothing about that.
She had wanted to offer some private compensation, but although her status was special and she possessed quite a few good things herself, her collection was not particularly abundant compared to Vermilion Bird, a Human Supreme.
The other party probably had everything Xiao Qing possessed, while the things Xiao Qing lacked were likely things the other party possessed as well.
Vermilion Bird had long understood the Human Crown Prince's temperament and had not expected any reward.
"To be able to help His Highness the Crown Prince with such a small matter is my honor. I ask for nothing else."
Vermilion Bird shifted the subject and continued, "If your matters are not urgent, Little Sister Xiao Qing, you may stay here a few more days."
"Previously, I was focused solely on seclusion and separating the seed of the Southern Bright Li Flame, and I have yet to properly entertain you. That was my failing."
Upon hearing this, Xiao