Minerva did not take much offense at Zhang Fan's rudeness. She smiled faintly. "What do you mean, Overlord?"
"Domina might mean nothing to you, but she's a considerable threat to me. Besides, I helped her so much, and she actually tried to kill me. I'm not the kind of person who lets a grudge go."
Minerva nodded. "Neither of us is strong enough to deal with the Western Realm Great Emperor right now. But the Northern Realm isn't somewhere we can stay for long, either. I assume you've heard about the Northern Realm's wanted notice?"
"Of course. I also know that your Dragon Race holds such a high position in the Northern Realm Council that even Domina doesn't dare act rashly."
Minerva caught Zhang Fan's insinuation. Rather than pursue the subject, she asked, "Almost every advanced race in the Northern Realm is searching for your Insect Race now. What are you planning to do?"
"Nothing much. First, I'll finish a deal-a trade involving 160 trillion {Swift Spirit Bugs}."
Minerva exclaimed, "You still have the leisure to trade? Your warriors aren't nearly enough to stand against the entire Northern Realm."
Zhang Fan immediately teased her. "Then help me out. This pawn of yours is surrounded."
After a moment's thought, Minerva said, "I can, but you must give me the Key of Sealing."
Zhang Fan glanced at Zhiqiang, who had already taken on a dragon's form. Considering the battles he might face in the future, keeping Zhiqiang meant having to protect him. Better to hand him over to the Dragon Race. At least then, the war would not ruin their efforts to free the Judgment Dragon.
"Fine, but I need large numbers of organisms to evolve and breed my troops. There aren't enough in the surrounding star regions. Point me in the