Western Ox-He Continent, Black Tortoise Kingdom.
Oppressive dark clouds shrouded the Black Tortoise Kingdom's Capital City, and a cold wind swept through from time to time.
Within the Imperial City, in the Political Affairs Hall.
Li Junzi looked even thinner than before. She stood by the threshold with a thin blanket draped over her shoulders. A gust of wind lifted several loose strands of her white hair.
Inside the Political Affairs Hall, Zhao Xuan, ruler of the Black Tortoise Kingdom, immediately spoke when he saw this:
"Mister Li, it's windy outside."
Li Junzi stood straight. Hearing Zhao Xuan's advice from behind her, she fell silent for a moment before smiling.
"It's all right. Lingyu always sends plenty of pills on time. I practically eat them as meals. Even getting sick wouldn't be easy."
Zhao Xuan walked respectfully to Li Junzi's side and earnestly urged her:
"Mister Li, you're so busy with affairs of state that you rarely rest. My advice does no good, either. We aren't cultivators-how could we withstand such excessive mental strain?"
Li Junzi wrapped the blanket around herself and glanced at the humble-looking Zhao Xuan.
"Your Majesty needn't be so humble before me."
Zhao Xuan answered swiftly, "I'm not humbling myself before you, sir. I'm humbling myself before your talent and courage."
These were his sincere words.
Wrapped in her blanket, Li Junzi walked back into the hall and gestured for Zhao Xuan to sit.
"There's no need to say that. I've merely expended some mental effort, with little to lose. Your Majesty staked an entire kingdom. If we truly speak of courage... I'm ashamed to say I fall short."
Zhao Xuan obediently sat down, then spoke firmly:
"I simply believe that you can succeed, Senior, and that this undertaking can let our Black Tortoise Kingdom leap