Inside a side hall somewhere in the Imperial City.
Night had already fallen.
The hall was brightly lit, yet no one spoke.
Lu Changfeng, the emperor, the High Ancestor, and Deputy Commander Zhao of the Demon Suppression Office were all present.
With the soft sound of footsteps, a figure in black robes entered the hall.
Everyone turned to look.
The young woman wore a calm expression. Her fitted black robes made her cool, aloof face seem all the more like jade.
Her long hair was neatly tied behind her head, and there was not a trace of sluggishness in her stride.
"Gu Yue, you're here?"
The emperor rose first.
The others also rose in turn, cupping their hands in greeting to Jiang Yuechu.
Jiang Yuechu swept her gaze over them.
The emperor and Elder Zhao could barely contain the excitement on their faces, while even the High Ancestor looked unusually relaxed.
Only Lu Changfeng wore undisguised fatigue on his handsome face, with dark circles beneath his eyes.
Clearly, the matter of the Golden Bodies had consumed a great deal of his energy over the past few days.
"Yes, I'm here."
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly in greeting.
She went straight to the point. "I heard from the Old Red Flood Dragon that the Golden Bodies are finished?"
"Indeed! Indeed!"
The emperor's face lit up at her words.
He cast Lu Changfeng a grateful glance and spoke sincerely. "It is all thanks to Young Master Lu, who spared no effort, working day and night and wearing himself out for our Great Tang."
Lu Changfeng hastily waved his hands, smiling wryly. "You give me too much credit, Your Majesty."
"I merely contributed what little I could. I dare not claim the credit."
The emperor laughed heartily and said no more.
"Gu Yue, come