Luo Lao'er continued his musings. "Recently, there's only been one topic that’s truly newsworthy. I didn't manage to find out any specifics, but…" He grinned slyly. "I heard that Zi Jing returned with a man. Hehe, I wonder what she's like."

Zuo Yu looked disgusted. "What does that have to do with you?"

Luo Lao'er explained, "If Zi Jing can help the Transcendent Universe achieve a breakthrough in a critical technology, then she'll definitely become a member of the Ruling Council eventually, even with her history of deserting. And whoever marries her… Just think about it."

Eyes lit up, and several of the young men started to unconsciously straighten up. While they might not know which cultivation technology Zi Jing was researching, if it was important enough to catch the attention of the Ruling Council, then there was no way it was simple. Even if Zi Jing did not end up as a member of the Ruling Council, she would still become one of the most important individuals in the entire Transcendent Universe. If anyone could win over Zi Jing, they would most likely also receive the chance to ascend into the heavens with a single step.

"Brothers, it's time to start working your charm. Do your best to gather information, ‘cause if you can win that woman over, then your ancestors will laugh themselves back to life," Luo Lao'er urged.

One woman sneered....