She withdrew her Mental Strength, placed the Jade Slip on the table, and looked at Zhao Qingyun.
"Zhao Qingyun, you handled this matter well."
Lin Ruoxi praised him, her voice cool but carrying a trace of satisfaction.
The information had been compiled in detail and with precision, saving her quite a bit of trouble.
"It is this subordinate's honor to share Your Highness's burdens." Zhao Qingyun spoke respectfully, bowing slightly with a humble attitude.
Having served as lord of Qingyun City for so many years, he knew all too well that within the Great Xia Dynasty's system, the imperial family was the heavens, the earth, an existence that could not be defied.
Receiving even a word of praise from the princess was already an immense honor.
"Lord Zhao, according to what you said, the Beast Tide will arrive within the next few days, correct?"
Lin Ruoxi abruptly changed the subject and asked.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Zhao Qingyun's expression turned serious as he began reporting the developments outside the city.
"The City Defense Army has discovered that Fierce Beasts deep within the Qingyun Mountains have been unusually active recently, with signs of large-scale disturbances.
Fierce Beasts that once moved only in the deep mountains are now migrating toward the outskirts of the mountain range.
Some smaller beast herds have already begun gathering, as though they are waiting for something."
"According to the scouts' investigation, a Beast King in the depths of the Qingyun Mountains is likely summoning its clans.
Based on past experience, after such disturbances persist for one to five days, the Beast Tide will formally take shape."
"At that time, vast numbers of Fierce Beasts will surge out from the mountains and head straight for Qingyun City."
Lin Ruoxi listened quietly. After Zhao Qingyun finished his report, she said