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[No, it's just that Cheng Feng always talks dirty in the group, and I'm afraid it'll pollute your eyes.]Xiong Lie didn't think twice before shifting the blame onto Cheng Feng.

Cheng Feng: [Is that even human speech you're uttering?]

Wen You disdainfully glanced at Cheng Feng beside her and replied to Xiong Lie: [He's not usually known for his manners anyway.]

In reality, the three of them hadn't been talking about much. Men, after all, occasionally enjoyed discussing racier topics. It was a newly formed group, and Wen You had just retired and wasn't around then.

Now with Wen You added to the group, they simply needed to be more mindful of their language. It wasn't something they were particularly concerned about.

The several of them then redirected their conversation back to the group chat.

May: [When will sister-in-law arrive?]

Fen Yunqi: [Not sure, but it should be in the next few days. One day by flight vehicle, three days by spaceship. I'll go ask the boss in a bit.]

Stupid Insect Clan, eat my punch: [Is sister-in-law coming over by herself? Should we pick her up in case she runs into Star Thieves on the way?]

Wen Yisheng: [Don't underestimate Qu Tong. If Star Thieves run into her, it's hard to say who'll be unlucky.]

Stupid Insect Clan, eat my punch: [Although sister-in-law is good with her movements and shooting, and she's smart, she still doesn't have spiritual power. If the other party plays rough, sister-in-law might not be able to handle it.]

May: [Who would dare to rob along this route? Which Star Thieves Gang has a death wish?]

Stupid Insect Clan, eat my punch: [Haha, true!]

May: [Hopefully it's not tomorrow. I have a mission tomorrow.]

Xiong Lie: [Same here, hope it's not tomorrow.]

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Imperial Palace

Gong Lingyu returned to the palace and reported the situation to Si Chen.

"Then I'll have someone deliver the potion to the genetics repository; if we could make a breakthrough in that area, it would be good."

Si Chen felt it was a pity. If only Elder Yuan were willing to join the research institute, that would be ideal. But after all, one cannot have it both ways.

Now the fish is biting people, truly a headache.

The Empress scoffed at the Lan Family's actions: "You think too much. Anyway, Yuting has already finished his task. Let the Alchemist Association do the research on the potion if they want, and see what new trick they can come up with."

Si Chen shook his head: "If only it were that simple. My father-in-law has only just managed to reconnect with Elder Yuan, and this time the Alchemist Association's pressure isn't just targeting Qu Tong, it's also cutting off Elder Yuan's retreat."

"Even though the Moonlight Grass wasn't given to the Alchemist Association, wasn't it also withheld from Elder Yuan? Yet, Elder Yuan was still able to produce the potion. Have you considered that Elder Yuan might indeed be capable of concocting the Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion using the contaminated Moonlight Grass?"

The Empress started organizing the documents on the table for Si Chen and took the opportunity to massage his shoulders.

Si Chen sighed: "Making a potion out of contaminated Moonlight Grass, how easy could that be? Didn't Qu Tong previously help with gathering Purified Moonlight Grass? I reckon this time, Yuting's success was also due to the young lady's help."

The Empress nodded: "I think so too. We owe it to Qu Tong knowing Miss Jun Li, and to her saving Elder Yuan. Otherwise, why didn't Miss Ali's God of Wealth Temple list the potions first before providing them to the military?"

"Which is why we shouldn't disappoint Elder Yuan and the young lady."

Si Chen was well aware of how arrogant and presumptuous the Alchemist Association could be, but as the ruler of a country, could he neglect his own military? Could he disregard his subjects?

"Perhaps let father go and inquire about Elder Yuan's situation first," the Empress suggested.

"Indeed, I've already inquired with my father-in-law. Even if we were to give it, it shouldn't be made too easy."

"What do you plan to do?"

Si Chen exuded an emperor's inscrutable presence: "Recently, wasn't Lan Guofu seriously injured by Miss Jun Li and recuperating at home? He's healed but hasn't returned to his troops. Instead, he's been monopolizing the Moonlight Grass suppliers everywhere. Between Lan Guofu and Moonlight Grass, they will have to choose one."

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Empress felt this was very good.

"By the way, two days from now is Tongtong's birthday. Give Yuting a leave of absence so he can come back and spend some time with his wife."

It was then that the Emperor remembered the matter from last night, and as he opened the communication line he grumbled, "That kid even called me in the middle of the night to ask for leave, and I thought it was some big deal. Who did he learn from? Don't I need to sleep?"

Empress laughed teasingly at his side, "Who knows who it is that gets busy until the wee hours arranging military affairs for Yuting. Has Yuting ever missed your call?"

"I had important matters to attend to. For such a trivial matter as asking for leave, did he really need to notify me non-stop in the middle of the night?" Si Chen said irritably.

Empress simply smiled without replying.

Once the communication was connected, Si Chen cleared his throat and asked, "Didn't you say you wanted to take leave yesterday? When are you starting, and for how long?"

There was a moment of silence on Si Yuting's end, followed by a cold voice, "I'm not taking it anymore."

Then the light brain emitted a "beep beep beep" sound.

Si Chen's phoenix eyes widened slightly as he clenched his teeth, "This unfilial son!"

"Ha ha ha ha!" The Empress's hearty laughter echoed through the palace, while Si Chen was too angry to speak.

Following the approval of Qu Tong's application, there was no need for him to attend the afternoon class either, which made Fei Wenxing and Cheng Yao green with envy.

After packing up in his dormitory, Qu Tong went to the black market to find Liang Ge.

Liang Ge had made a tidy sum from the Energy Liquid, and was very enthusiastic about it. He insisted on having Qu Tong check the contract and the auction accounts.

After handling the matter, Qu Tong didn't leave right away, but sat there savoring the drink that Liang Ge had ordered for him.

It was a bit like mango sago with pomelo, and the taste wasn't bad. He could try making it himself when he got back.

His gaze casually swept across the venue, and he accidentally spotted Rong Yueqing's brother.

The first thing that always caught his eye was that dazzling golden hair, paired with a face as sharp as if carved by a knife, exuding an air of unrestrained charm.

Qu Tong tried to pretend he did not see, and turned his gaze away immediately. However, Rong Chengjue clearly didn't share this sentiment and stopped at Qu Tong's table, his smile breathtaking, "Miss Qu Tong, instead of attending class, why do you always wander to these special places?"

Rong Chengjue's words always gave Qu Tong the illusion they had some deeper meaning, as though it was strange he had seen her many times at such events.

Qu Tong still remembered how this man had caused her to break a glass bottle last time; her tone was not very friendly, "Isn't the Seventh Prince also skipping class to be here?"

Rong Chengjue sat down opposite her, his tone indifferent, "It's just a nominal attendance; I don't have to take exams."

It seemed that he really wasn't part of the military league, but she didn't care.

Qu Tong didn't speak, and Rong Chengjue's gaze lingered on the straw Qu Tong was biting, he asked with a half-smile, "Miss Qu Tong, won't you buy me a drink?"

In the face of Rong Chengjue's presumptuous request, Qu Tong simply replied, "No money."

Rong Chengjue chuckled and got up to go to the counter.

No sooner had Rong Chengjue left than a fat man in a suit approached to strike up a conversation, "Miss, are you interested in this Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion?"

Just then, Qu Tong's gaze landed on the nearby shelf, where an unknown brand of mid-tier Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion was priced at 199,999 Star Coins.

Qu Tong withdrew her gaze and glanced at the greasy man in front of her without saying a word.

In the greasy man's eyes, this was a tacit acceptance, too shy to speak out.

The greasy man pretended to adjust his tie, leaning in mysteriously, "Miss, I know a Pharmacist from the Alchemist Association. A mid-tier Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion that's much more effective than this one only costs 200,000 Star Coins."

The greasy man sized up Qu Tong and said with a sleazy smile, "I have an inside channel for buying potions. If you like it, I can give you one for free, but you would have to..."

Before Qu Tong could answer, Rong Chengjue returned with a drink, holding a dagger to the fat man's thick neck, he asked, "What about your mother?"

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