We Don't Want to Expose You

Near noon.

When they set out, Ice Empress supported Zi Ji, while Snow Empress supported Bi Ji, and they charged toward the battlefield with imposing momentum.

When they returned, Zi Ji supported Ice Empress, while Bi Ji supported Snow Empress. They were so exhausted that they looked utterly defeated.

"What?"

Seeing Ice Empress and Snow Empress like this, Gu Yuena's head was full of question marks.

No, wait?

Zi Ji and Bi Ji were the ones cultivating, so how had the two of you ended up this exhausted?

"Lord, we have not failed our mission!"

Ice Empress said with a solemn expression.

Snow Empress, meanwhile, lowered her head without a word, faint regret rising in her heart.

Zi Ji and Bi Ji had seen her unbearable and ridiculous state from last night perfectly clearly!

Even though they had also joined the battle, even though they had also swayed wildly during cultivation, they... still hadn't played as wildly as Ice Empress and her had!

Zi Ji and Bi Ji said nothing. In any case, they both found it utterly absurd, feeling as though they had been used.

They had become tools.

The contrast between Ice Empress and Snow Empress was simply too great.

Gu Yuena nodded in satisfaction and said:

"Very good!"

"We'll reach Sea God Island tomorrow. All four of you have completed your mission. This voyage at sea has been richly rewarding."

Zi Ji suddenly added, "Yes, Lord. Ice Empress and Snow Empress have certainly gained their fill."

Bi Ji nodded heavily as well.

"Yes!"

"They've been filled up many times."

Snow Empress's ears instantly turned crimson.

Ice Empress, on the other hand, pretended to remain calm, as though she could not hear a thing.

Gu Yuena did not understand. She merely nodded slightly and asked, "It's already this