Chapter 165: An Emperor’s Escape
Old Bai and Ji Wuhui entered the store, their expressions relaxed for the first time in days.
Inside, the space was quiet, with no other customers present. Behind the counter, Yao Ziyan perked up upon noticing their arrival, her professional demeanor immediately taking over.
"Miss Ziyan, my Emperor and I would like to purchase some products and rent virtual equipment," Old Bai said with a polite smile.
Yao Ziyan nodded, swiftly collecting the required payment in spirit crystals. Her movements were fluid and practiced, as if she could do it in her sleep.
Once equipped, the two settled down and prepared to indulge in the store's delights. Soon, they were savoring hot, fragrant instant noodles paired with spicy strips for a little extra kick. Occasionally, they reached for glasses of ice-cold "happy water" which seemed to wash away all fatigue.
For Ji Wuhui, the emperor of the Star Empire, moments like these were rare luxuries. His daily routine revolved around managing the empire's affairs, the most tedious of which involved reviewing endless memorials submitted by his ministers.
Lately, the overwhelming majority of those reports revolved around the influx of practitioners into Nine Stars City.
Every time Ji Wuhui read their complaints and suggestions, he had to suppress the urge to hurl the documents at their faces.
Do you think I enjoy watching Nine Stars City—governed so painstakingly—descend into chaos? he thought bitterly. If I had a solution, do you think I'd still be reading your nonsense?