While I'm at the martial arts academy, my wife is cultivating while I enjoy life.

Wang Gaogang had just returned to his office when Mu Lan called him over.

She was covered with a blanket and resting on the sofa.

"Wang Gao, from now on you will be in charge of arranging the daytime work. The military hospital follows military regulations. If you slack off and affect the rescue efforts, I will deal with you according to military law. Even if your grandma comes, it won't help."

"Okay, Dean, you look very tired. Is it because the monsters in the East China Sea have been restless lately, and you have to take the night shift yourself? I can come and keep you company tonight."

"You can come if you want to work overtime, but you have no right to ask about my whereabouts."

"I'm also concerned about you, Dean..."

"No need, go out and do some work!"

Wang Gao insisted on working at the military hospital because he was attracted to Mu Lan's beauty.

He's already a bit tired of Fang Qiuyue, whom he just married.

He felt that his family background was more than enough to match Mu Lan's. Once Wang Xuehua became emperor, he would be the grandson of the Jinglong Empire, and possibly even the grandson of the Blue Planet's ruler.

He Lianting naturally supported his beloved grandson; it was definitely a stroke of luck for the Wang family to snatch Mulan away from the Queen.

A Wood-type Healer is a highly sought-after asset for any large family.

But Mu Lan's purpose in making this arrangement was to ensure she could rest well during the day and accompany Yang Ding to search for the mermaid beast at night.

This was the real task the Queen had given her.

The mermaid beasts have appeared twice in a row, causing unrest among all the forces in the underwater world of the East China Sea, resulting in fierce battles every day.

Thinking of Yang Ding's safety and Wang Xuehua's cultivation level, Mu Lan couldn't help but feel anxious. She tossed and turned, unable to sleep, so she simply got up and made a phone call to Zhang Beiye, the vice admiral of the East Sea Navy.

"Commander Zhang, I anticipate a major battle is about to break out, and Wang Xuehua may make her move at any time."

"But the princess's coming-of-age ceremony is in a month, so she probably won't do anything rash then."

"That's hard to say. Mermaid Beast Crystal is something Wang Xuehua is determined to get, and it absolutely cannot fall into her hands."

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

Even the rough and arrogant Zhang Beiye knew that if unrest broke out in the East China Sea, the White Eagle Empire's fleet, as well as the two city lords of Jiangling City and Xiyu City, might take the opportunity to cause trouble.

Whether the Grandmaster of the Royal City will suppress the rebellion, whether he will suppress it, or even whether he might secretly collude with it, are all unknowns.

Suppression could lead to the annihilation of 5000 million people in two major city-states, the loss of several Grandmasters in the Jinglong Empire, its annexation by other empires, and its permanent disappearance from the annals of history.

This is a battle second only to the Cataclysmic War in scale, and everyone involved could die.

"Backing down is useless. Let everyone prepare for the final battle," Mu Lan said.

"Yes, Commander Mu!"

The sound of someone stomping their foot and standing at attention came from the other end of the phone.

Zhang Beiye answered loudly and firmly, expressing absolute respect for Mu Lan.

Mu Lan is Mu Qingyao, one of the eight grandmasters of the royal city, a wood-type grandmaster, the general of Yaoguang Guard, the nominal commander of the East Navy, and the queen's most loyal partner.

When it's necessary to step in, she acts as Mu Lan, while Mu Qingyao is merely a figurehead.

Only three people in the world knew: the Queen, the Princess, and her confidant Zhang Beiye.

Mu Lan was also the initiator of the Dragon Guard Martyrs Alliance, aiming to overthrow the current system of dividing up the Grandmasters and establish a more reasonable human imperial system, so that everyone on Earth could cultivate and participate in the struggle for cosmic supremacy.

But in the entire East Navy, only Zhang Beiye knew her identity, because not everyone in the East Navy was loyal to the Queen.

Mu Lan and Zhang Beiye had no idea how many of the ten generals were actually willing to fight for the Queen.

His infiltration under the guise of being the director of a military hospital was also intended to lower the guard of the Wang family and catch Wang Xuehua off guard.

Otherwise, if a Grandmaster were placed in Donghai City, Wang Xuehua would definitely cause trouble every day. If she were to collude with the White Eagle Empire and launch an attack, it would lead to even greater casualties.

"Should we notify Fang Hongbo?" Zhang Beiye asked.

"Of course we need him. He is an important fighting force, and I trust his loyalty to the Empire."

"He should be fine; he also likes Yang Ding as his son-in-law very much."

Thinking of Yang Ding, Mu Lan had no idea whether he was really worth going to such lengths.

But he was the only card the Queen held; otherwise, the day Wang Xuehua obtained the Mermaid Chieftain's Beast Crystal would have been the day Jinglong perished.

After making the call, Mu Lan was about to go back to sleep for a while when Yang Ding unexpectedly showed up.

"Who allowed you to sneak into my office without my permission?" Mu Lan asked.

Her position, status, and cultivation were far too high; she was naturally devoid of affability, and her tone was always commanding.

Most people would definitely think she's unapproachable and wouldn't dare to get close to her.

But Yang Ding wasn't intimidated at all; they'd already kissed, so what good would being fierce do?

He plopped down on the sofa, startling Mu Lan, who quickly got up and sat back in her office chair, buttoning up her shirt collar.

This guy is impossible to kill, and he likes to act like a thug. Even as a grandmaster, one cannot afford to be careless.

"If you have important matters to discuss, don't try this with me," Yang Ding said.

"I am the dean, you are a staff member."

"I'm still the captain of the Jinglong."

"Well, I'm not a crew member either, and besides, this captain was appointed with my help..."

"No, no, I think it was the Queen's idea; you were just a messenger."

"you……"

Mulan was very angry. This matter was really not the Queen's idea. The Queen couldn't handle such details.

She just wanted to see what abilities this guy actually had.

If one's cultivation level is mediocre, and their intelligence is also mediocre, then the Queen may have to entrust the wrong person to.

"Speak, what do you want from me?"

Yang Ding opened the door, peeked inside, then furtively locked it from the inside and walked toward his desk.

Startled, Mu Lan immediately became wary, saying, "What are you going to do? Just stand there and say it."

"This is top secret, we can't let anyone hear it."

"If you come any closer, I won't be polite."

Mu Lan hid behind a chair, snapped her fingers, and the green ivy on the table instantly sealed off the room.

"Alright, go ahead and say it, just stand there and say it."

Yang Ding was puzzled. "Why are you so nervous? I'm here to talk about serious matters. You don't think I'm some kind of frivolous man, do you?"

"What do you think? You're fucking poisoned, and you still dare to sneak up on my mouth."

Thinking about this incident made Mu Lan want to curse and kill someone.

My first kiss, which I've guarded for 102 years, is gone just like that, sob sob!

At first, she was a big fan of Ye Jian.

Later, Ye Jian died, and the Queen told her to wait, promising to arrange a husband for her who would be a hundred times better than Ye Jian.

Mu Qingyao would never have imagined that he was such a shameless guy.

Yang Ding had no choice but to express his thoughts.

"Last night I saw Wang Hongxiang was so angry he was like a mad dog. Next time we encounter the Wang family, he will definitely retaliate. The Wang family has many experts in water-related fields, so we won't have the upper hand."

Mu Lan nodded. "Of course, so what?"

"As a resourceful captain, I've decided to use someone else to do my dirty work."

"Given your status and position, who would stand up for you, and who would dare to oppose the Wang family?"

"The White Eagle Empire, the Three Lions Empire, the Giant Bear Empire, the King Serpent Empire, and all the scattered pirates can be utilized."

"If we can mobilize these people, we'll naturally have a better chance of winning, and we can also take advantage of the chaos to delay the grandmasters of other city-states. But why should they listen to you?"

"Let's think of a way. They all want to hunt fish-beasts. What if the mermaids are willing to cooperate with me?" Yang Ding asked rhetorically.

Mulan hadn't thought of that.

Her original plan was to take the opportunity to steal the mermaid beast's beast crystal and help Zhou Ruoxi and Fang Jing directly advance their cultivation to SSSSS level.

Cooperation?

I never imagined it!

Are alien creatures trustworthy?