Within the Imperial Palace, vermilion gates towered majestically.
Two streaks of light descended from the sky, revealing Lu Heng and Cai Lin before the palace gates.
The Imperial Guards at the gate had already received the highest orders. At the sight of Lu Heng, they did not even dare question him. One of the captains immediately hurried inside to report.
Before long, Yao Ye emerged briskly, dressed in a fitted purple-gold outfit that made her look valiant and imposing.
When she saw Lu Heng and Cai Lin with their fingers interlocked, her heart still skipped a beat.
The Queen Medusa, who had once given the entire Jia Ma Empire endless headaches, now stood quietly beside Lu Heng, like a newlywed wife.
"Master Lu Heng, Queen Medusa." Yao Ye quickly steadied herself, wearing a proper smile as she bowed slightly in greeting.
Lu Heng nodded and smiled. "Sorry to trouble you again. Is Old Jia here?"
"He is. Please follow me." Yao Ye turned to lead the way, guiding them through layer upon layer of palace halls toward a study deep within the Imperial Palace.
Inside the study, sandalwood incense curled through the air.
Having long changed out of his hemp robes, Jia Xing Tian wore luxurious brocade robes as he sipped tea with a ruddy complexion. His entire being radiated the joy of having broken through to the Dou Zong realm.
When he saw Yao Ye lead the two inside, he immediately set down his teacup and rose with hearty laughter to greet them.
"Master Lu Heng, Queen Medusa, please, have a seat! You are rare guests indeed!"
Lu Heng did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point. "I came today because there is an important matter I wish to discuss with Old Jia."
"Please