Sorry, I'm a cultivator.

"Huang Yun came to you for an explanation, and I killed her."

Jiang Yingluo was stunned for a moment: "Kill...killed?"

“She has no sense of contractual obligation, why keep her alive?” Li Xingzhou smiled noncommittally. “Besides, even if she was no match for Olivia, she should have sent a message back immediately. Since she didn’t, it means she neglected her duties. With someone like this among the guards, it’s already kind of me not to punish her entire family.”

Jiang Yingluo took a sip of water: "He really deserves to die."

"It's alright, I'll handle these little things for you from now on." Li Xingzhou smiled and sat back down next to her, putting his arm around her smooth, fragrant shoulder. "Or I can handle it for you when Xuetang becomes a saint."

Li Xingzhou knew Jiang Yingluo's thoughts. As the company president, her mind wasn't as focused on fighting and killing, or rather, her lack of power made her thinking different from his own.

The rise of Xingchen Group under her leadership was due to the vulnerabilities in the confrontation between various forces, her business acumen, and her ability to seize opportunities.

In this environment where various ethnic groups coexist peacefully, the Star Group has been able to grow into the behemoth it is today without incident.

"Um……"

Jiang Yingluo nodded, and after a few seconds of silence, she said, "When can I, Xue Tang, and Olivia... have a chat together?"

"Let's wait a while," Li Xingzhou said after thinking for a moment. "I plan to deal with the school matters first, and then get my hands on the Heaven's Cup from Lin Ming's arm."

"Director Lin?" Jiang Yingluo looked at Li Xingzhou: "How does he have the Heaven's Cup?"

"A powerful desire caused the Heaven's Cup to attach itself to him."

"What is his wish?"

"Let the technology in our hands benefit the people," Li Xingzhou said. "Once his technology is completed, Lingmei will be able to put it to use."

“Great news.” Jiang Yingluo’s eyes lit up: “Xingchen Group happens to have the technology to refine spiritual coal, a new energy source. We’ve always wanted to cooperate with them, but they’ve always disagreed.”

"Hmm?" Li Xingzhou raised an eyebrow: "Because your company is on Tianqi Island, you think you're working for the Wei people?"

“I think so too.” Jiang Yingluo smiled helplessly: “Director Lin is eager to return to Yunli, but unfortunately the United Government won’t let him go.”

So, according to you, Director Lin's technology is actually complete, but it hasn't been made public yet, right?

"Correct."

"No wonder Tianqi University still tolerated him; it turns out they were unaware of the situation."

Jiang Yingluo nodded: "In that case, are you confident that you can get him to cooperate with Xingchen Group?"

“It’s a small matter. I’ve already contacted him. Once it’s done, I’ll send him back to Yunli as soon as possible.”

"That's good……"

Jiang Yingluo took another sip of water, wondering if she should also consider relocating the group's headquarters...

As she was thinking, she suddenly felt Li Xingzhou's fingers gently caressing her shoulder, and her thoughts paused.

This means... you've been thinking about it again, haven't you?

But myself...

Jiang Yingluo's eyes flickered; she could feel that she was a little swollen.

She bit her lower lip lightly, then suddenly turned around and pressed Li Xingzhou down onto the sofa, speaking softly, "You were working so hard just now, now it's my turn..."

As she spoke, she gently slid her knees off the sofa, bent her knees, and tiptoed.

Li Xingzhou quickly grabbed her wrist: "Aunt Luo, I didn't mean that, I just think your skin feels nice to the touch."

Jiang Yingluo looked up at him and asked, "Are you feeling sorry for me?"

Before Li Xingzhou could speak, she lowered her head and said, "My dear, I love you~"

For some reason, Li Xingzhou thought of Olivia's playful words, "Mommy loves you~," after she let go of him in the Bloodline Formation.

Well, it sounds a bit strange, but the feeling is truly unforgettable.

Although Jiang Yingluo didn't say it that way, her mature demeanor made her words sound quite charming.

Li Xingzhou didn't refuse anymore, and simply enjoyed it.

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Within the territory of Yunli, the imperial capital is Jing'an.

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation within the Imperial City, Jiang Wanzhao sat in a rocking chair, gently swaying as she looked between her fingers.

Between her thumb and forefinger was a sparkling glass of heaven.

"Liu Ying, how did this thing end up on my dressing table after I woke up? Did it appear on its own, or was it a surprise from Xingzhou?"

Liu Ying replied respectfully, "If it were him, he certainly wouldn't hide it from you."

"That makes sense, so this thing chose to appear in this place?" Jiang Wanzhao chuckled. "Since it didn't appear on me, it means it didn't come to fulfill my wish."

"Since I'm here, does that mean I also have a destiny?"

"Your Majesty is blessed with boundless fortune and has been granted a divine mandate!"

"Since it's destiny, my body shouldn't have any problems."

Jiang Wanzhao smiled knowingly: "Tell me, how many Heavenly Cups has Xingzhou collected by now?"

"I don't know..." Liu Ying said softly, "So far, apart from the Holy Light Church and the Eternal Night Realm having the Heaven's Cup appear, there has been no other news."

"That means he has at least four in his hands."

Jiang Wanzhao held the Cup of Heaven in his hand, stood up and slowly said, "Now that the Cup of Heaven is in my hands, let's not talk to Xingzhou about it yet."

"According to the order!"

"The Yang Cup corresponding to this Yin Cup is in Sendai, which is the territory of the Wisdom Gods. Have Tang Yao take the Tiger Guards there and see what those robots mean."

"If there's something to talk about, then it's fine; if there's nothing to talk about, then we'll open fire."

Jiang Wanzhao glanced at Liu Ying: "Bomb Sendai!"

"According to the order!"

Liu Ying immediately withdrew to make arrangements, while Jiang Wanzhao played with the Heavenly Cup in her hand, lost in thought.

I don't know if it's a coincidence or inevitable that the Heaven's Cup appeared in my possession. If it's a coincidence, that's fine, but if it's inevitable, is this a way to make me compete with Xingzhou?

Struggle?

A hint of mockery flashed in Jiang Wanzhao's eyes. Xingzhou was collecting the Heaven's Cup just for his sister's body. Even if he didn't say anything, Xingzhou would still give it to him.

So, is this a way for her to use this to threaten him?

If you don't stay with me, I won't give you the Heaven's Cup?

Jiang Wanzhao thought it was stupid. What decent person would joke about their own illness?

Shaking her head, she put the Cup of Heaven into her personal space and walked to the window, looking at the palace complex outside. Right now, there was only one thing on her mind.

Why is Xingzhou standing up for Emilia and Olivia?

Is there something between him and them?

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Chapter 143 Automatic, Doll

"Lord Xingzhou, you're finally home!"

Tong Yan ran excitedly to the entrance hall, and seeing Li Xingzhou walk in, she smiled brightly and took slippers out of the shoe cabinet for him, but her expression when she looked up was a little aggrieved.

"With Lord Xingzhou gone, no one has been able to eat properly..."

"Didn't I order food for you in advance?"

Li Xingzhou rubbed her head, thinking to himself that he was like a pet cat at home, and he had to prepare three meals a day for her in advance, otherwise she would have nothing to eat.

"It's no fun eating alone without Lord Xingzhou here~"

"I miss Lord Xingzhou so much~"

Li Xingzhou smiled, opened the cabinet on top of the shoe rack, and asked, "Okay, what do you want for a late-night snack? Let's eat together."

I want to eat barbecue!

Tong Yan stood up abruptly, his head slamming into the bottom of the open cabinet door with a loud bang.

Her head was fine, but the cabinet door was knocked open and warped.

Li Xingzhou quickly asked, "You stood up so fast, did you bump into someone? Are you alright?"

"Well……"

Tong Yan humanely clutched his head, letting out a cry of pain, but remained silent for a long time.

Li Xingzhou quietly watched Tong Yan, watching her azure pupils begin to sparkle with colorful light.

After leaving Aunt Luo's office, he thought about giving it a try on his way back.

He thought that the Athena might know the whereabouts of the remaining four Heaven's Cups.

If Tong Yan could regain his memories, some things would become clearer.

For example, the Wisdom God might have allowed her to get closer to its purpose, or the location of the Wisdom God's central hub.

So when Li Xingzhou saw Tong Yan squatting down, he spontaneously opened the cabinet door on top of the shoe cabinet.

The reaction was indeed different this time.

It's unclear whether the impact happened to hit a part of her brain, or whether her original programming meant she would awaken her memories within the next few days.

As he pondered, the light in Tong Yan's eyes returned to its original azure blue, and Li Xingzhou tentatively asked, "Tong Yan, does it still hurt?"

"Lord Xingzhou, please don't underestimate my physical strength." Tong Yan bowed slightly: "Even a holy technique cannot directly destroy me, let alone a cabinet."

Li Xingzhou raised an eyebrow and continued tentatively, "Excuse me, that was just now..."

“Lord Xingzhou is not wrong.” Tong Yan smiled slightly: “As the research subject of the Athena species, number YJLXZ18, I was born to fulfill your wishes. On this path, I am willing to sacrifice everything to pave the way for you.”

"Lord Xingzhou, you are the master, you shouldn't be apologizing to me."

"Have you regained your memories?"

"Yes." Tong Yan bowed again: "I feel deeply sorry for my previous gluttony and idleness, and I will never do it again."

"Please, Lord Xingzhou, state your wish. Even if it means facing mountains of knives and seas of fire, I will grant it for you."