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"Scout again!"
While everyone worried and puzzled over the news, Jian Shang answered casually, dismissing the Secret Division operative before turning to the others. "There's no need to worry. This is a national war, not a struggle between Jianghu factions! With the Greece Region's handful of people, they won't accomplish much!"
Xiao He cautioned solemnly, "The Sacred Garment Civilization may have few people, but it has its own distinctive strengths. The Sea Warriors, in particular, may possess astonishing power in naval battles. We must guard against them!"
Jian Shang signaled his understanding and instructed, "Mm! If there's nothing else, I'll leave now. Unless something unexpected happens, I'll head to the Eastern Sea tomorrow morning to join the navy. I'll leave this place to the grand commandant and Master Xiao!"
"Yanyan, if you have nothing urgent to attend to, come with us. Your zither music should be quite powerful in a naval battle!"
Li Yuan, Xiao He, and the others hurriedly rose to see them off, but the Evil Consort, Hua Qiandai, suddenly turned to Li Yanyan and spoke.
"Uh..."
Li Yuan, Xiao He, Jian Shang, and the others all froze, not expecting Hua Qiandai to say such a thing so suddenly.
The two sides had yet to make their relationship public, and the Huan King had not formally bestowed a title on her. By taking Li Yanyan away now, Hua Qiandai gave the faint impression of "holding a hostage" to prevent Li Yuan from turning against them.
Li Yuan's expression did not change. Looking at Li Yanyan with affection and reluctance, he smiled encouragingly. "Go! With the