243: victim

Olexia raised her chin slightly, her eyes filled with certainty. "Since Your Majesty has such grand ambitions, I shall naturally assist you with all my might."

Shang Wan Ning tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, suppressing her momentary "chuunibyou" tendencies.

"With Your Eminence's help, I am like a tiger that has grown wings."

The two of them went back and forth, exchanging pleasantries and praising each other incessantly.

At this moment, the social niceties between them were played out to the fullest.

It could be said to be quite a success.

However, within this seemingly harmonious atmosphere, the Secretary-General became the sole "victim."

Given that she was within the range of the powerful divine energy fluctuations of two deities, it was only because Olexia and Shang Wan Ning bore no ill will toward Ling Qi and subconsciously avoided her.

Otherwise, the Secretary-General would have long since been crushed into countless specks of dust by the divine power, vanishing into the air.

But because of this...

Ling Qi had the fortune of experiencing the vastness of divine power up close. This was undoubtedly a rare opportunity for her to break through to the next realm.

Now, she had a bit more confidence in breaking through her bottleneck. All she lacked was a period of secluded cultivation.

Ling Qi panted heavily; all the spiritual energy in her body had been drained during that thrilling moment just now.

Like a lump of white mochi, she collapsed onto the soft double bed, not wanting to move an inch.

Suddenly, a faint scent of mint incense wafted into her nose.

This fragrance came from the unique green mint incense on Lin Ran's body.

Ling Qi sniffed hard with a hint of jealousy, trying to capture more of that scent.

After a long while, she finally rolled over, staring blankly at the rainbow ceiling.

At this time, her sea of consciousness was completely occupied by one question.

With the scent being so strong, just how many times did A Ning and Chief Assistant Lin get intimate with "negative distance" that night???

The more Ling Qi thought about it, the more she felt something was off, and a blush gradually stained her cheeks.

Half an hour later, the mutual praising between Shang Wan Ning and Olexia finally came to an end.

Their gaze shifted, landing on the familiar tall figure.

When her eyes touched Ling Qi, a hint of a smile appeared in Shang Wan Ning's eyes.

It was as if the whole world had become brighter because of Ling Qi's presence.

Her temperament also became much softer at this moment.

She walked quickly to Ling Qi, knelt down, and took off the black high heels on Ling Qi's feet.

"Sorry, I didn't look after you just now," Shang Wan Ning's tone revealed a hint of apology.

Ling Qi didn't mind.

She elegantly raised her leg, the back of her foot pressing against Shang Wan Ning's chin, teasing her subtly.

"Your Majesty doesn't need to apologize; your Subordinate knows you wanted to train me," Ling Qi playfully comforted her beloved.

Olexia watched this scene from the side.

Although her pretty face still maintained a faint smile, her heart was already in turmoil.

Talk about an eye-opening experience.

[Oh my, the two of them can actually play like this.]

[As expected, once they become 'one of us,' they no longer need to avoid me and can get intimate right in front of me.]

Olexia muttered and gossiped to herself.

Shang Wan Ning seemed to notice Olexia's wanton scrutiny, and a sudden sense of mischief welled up in her heart.

She wanted to get back at Olexia for the teasing earlier.

So, right in front of Olexia, she leaned down without hesitation and took Ling Qi's hand.

Then, Shang Wan Ning put on the air of a boss and said to Olexia unhurriedly.

"Your Eminence has worked hard on today's contract."

Then, she changed the subject, "Starting the day after tomorrow, I will need Your Eminence to officially start work."

"It just so happens that the Underworld's work efficiency is very high; a team entirely belonging to Your Eminence can be assembled for you within a single day."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shang Wan Ning turned her head. "The Secretary-General has worked hard during this time."

"I have decided to give you a small vacation to have a good rest."

Ling Qi looked at Shang Wan Ning in surprise, seemingly not expecting to receive such treatment.

Seeing this, Shang Wan Ning quickly added, "At least half a month. The Secretary-General can relax to her heart's content and do whatever she wants."

Olexia heard this.

Seeing Shang Wan Ning being so caring toward Ling Qi while being strictly business with her.

“Tsk, what a double-standard hypocrite!” she cursed inwardly.

[Use me and then throw me away!!!]

She had learned this buzzword from her phone and felt it was perfectly suited for Shang Wan Ning.

Seeing Olexia looking deflated, Shang Wan Ning felt refreshed.

Meanwhile, Ling Qi was overjoyed; with a half-month vacation, she could finally go for several spa sessions.

Olexia curled her lip and responded, "Mm~"

[It's fine, it's fine. The sooner I earn faith, the sooner I can enjoy myself.]

...In a side hall of Jiaotai Palace.

Hei Jing extended his finger, pointing straight at the corridor leading to the Inner Hall, a look of confusion in his eyes.

He asked Bai Xuan beside him, "Brother Xuan, did you see something just now?"

At that moment, he seemed to have glimpsed two dark shadows flash past in the corridor.

Because the two shadows disappeared so quickly, he almost doubted it was just his imagination.

However, Hei Jing knew very well that it was definitely not an illusion.

"Ahem..." Bai Xuan suddenly coughed a few times, blaming Hei Jing for being like a silly fool.

Bai Xuan understood in his heart that this was the Inner Hall.

Who else would have the audacity to enter and exit freely besides Her Majesty herself?

He glared at Hei Jing and warned him crossly.

"Don't say things you shouldn't say."

"And don't look at things you shouldn't see!"

Today's Bai Xuan no longer had his former green "Shamate" hairstyle; his whole "ghostly" appearance looked much more capable.

Dressed in a simple black suit and with his hair cut into a clean, sharp short style, he looked radiant.

Anyone who saw this Bai Xuan would praise him: "What a fine, upstanding young man!"

Hei Jing's expression tightened, knowing he had asked a stupid question. He quickly lowered his head, not daring to speak again.

But the curiosity in his heart was like a cat scratching an itch.

He couldn't suppress it no matter what.

[Who exactly was that woman in Her Majesty's arms just now?]

Was it the shrewd and capable Chief Assistant Lin, the smooth-talking Secretary-General, or the divinely powerful Lord Prefectural City God?

Seeing that Hei Jing was behaving, Bai Xuan softened his tone.

"Alright, buddy, stop overthinking and just do our job."

"Just wait honestly for Her Majesty's summons!"

"Oh!" Hei Jing knew when to quit and stood obediently with a straight back next to Bai Xuan.

His puppy eyes looked up, and as his gaze shifted, his eyes were bright, seemingly filled with bits of "gossip."

[Wow, didn't Brother Xuan and I just ask the Secretary-General to go see Her Majesty? Then it must definitely be the Secretary-General!!!]

[Ooh, the Secretary-General was snuggling in Her Majesty's arms like a little kitten, nestling so obediently.]

[Hehe ;-), so Ling Qi is a 'Seductive Bottom.']