[Two Fairies Hidden in the Dark]

Yue Yang did not involve himself in the affairs of Emerald Territory.

Bi Lu did not formally announce her succession as Emerald Lord to the public. She merely released news that the traitors had been exterminated and Emerald Territory had been restored.

Yu Qianjun, who had always infiltrated the enemy ranks and had never betrayed them, was appointed by Bi Lu as Acting Grand Commander to handle government affairs. Those old retainers who had fought on with unwavering loyalty were also assigned important posts to manage Emerald Territory in her stead. Even the Lord of Black Wind City, whom Yue Yang had beaten badly and sent fleeing in disgrace, was invited back by Bi Lu. Letting bygones be bygones, she made him Assistant Commander to help Yu Qianjun with administrative affairs.

After all, Blackwind was more experienced.

And he had quite a few useful connections.

The minotaur Lima relied on his strength, cunning mind, and thick skin to worm his way into the position of captain of the personal guard.

Once Emerald Territory was restored, aside from Qian Hu, Lionheart King and King Tuoye both voluntarily sent envoys to offer their congratulations.

In Heaven Realm, everything depended on strength.

So long as one possessed overwhelming strength, everything became simple. No one cared whether the loser had been right or wrong, much less Pang Pei, a traitor who had plotted rebellion against his lord and earned himself a foul reputation.

Azure Wave Heaven Lake.

About fifteen kilometers from Emerald Castle stood an ancient extinct volcano.

Atop the mountain was a Heaven Lake that had accumulated over tens of thousands of years—warm in winter, cool in summer, and clear to the bottom. It had been Bi Lu's favorite swimming spot when she was little. While everyone else was still washing away the