The Snow Empress temporarily steadied herself, then looked at Xiao Wujiu and asked, "According to what you said, since the power system of the Douqi Continent is so much stronger than that of the Douluo Continent, why are you still investing so deeply here?"
"Shouldn't you be constantly drawing resources for growth from both worlds, then, once you are strong enough, simply use this world as your backyard?"
Gurgle, gurgle—
Xiao Wujiu did not answer immediately. Instead, he unhurriedly began brewing tea with Qingming Leaf tea leaves, following each step in order.
Preparing the utensils, taking the tea, appreciating the tea, warming the tea, brewing it, and pouring it—his pace was neither fast nor especially elegant, but every step was completed with meticulous care.
The Snow Empress was not in a hurry either. She simply waited quietly and watched Xiao Wujiu make tea. The stirrings in her heart gradually subsided, and she returned to her usual self.
Only after pouring the tea did Xiao Wujiu look up at the Snow Empress. Handing her a cup of clear tea, he asked, "What did you think of the tea I just made?"
His tone was casual, as though it were nothing more than idle conversation between friends.
Yet the Snow Empress seriously considered the deeper meaning behind his words before replying, "The purpose was clear, the movements were neat and decisive, and every step was carried out flawlessly."
"No." He lifted his cup and took a small sip, feeling the bitterness on his tongue, the lingering sweetness at its root, and finally the calm in his heart and clarity in his mind before speaking at the right moment. "My tea-making skills are nothing special. Ya Fei taught me, so they can only be considered decent. But what I want to tell you