The man turned around and smiled at the young boy, saying, "The imperial preceptor needed to borrow the small lake of lightning to temper her sword, so I also used this as an excuse to take a break from my busy schedule. I came to Stalactite Mountain to enjoy some fresh air, and I initially didn't want to disturb the Ape Havoc Estate. However, I heard that Young Master Liu was coincidentally in Stalactite Mountain as well, so I thought that I had to come here to visit no matter what."1

Liu Youzhou clasped his hands and bowed again, saying, "Your Majesty is too polite."0

The Great Duan Empire was the newest member of the nine large empires in Majestic World.2

It had conquered more than half the territory of some old empire, so the reinvigorated Great Duan Empire was busy with many tasks and changes. Thus, it didn't make sense for the emperor and his imperial preceptor to leave the empire together.0

However, these were secrets that the current Liu Youzhou couldn't speculate about. Liu Youzhou was well aware why the emperor of the Great Duan Empire was giving face to the Ape Havoc Estate. The Great Duan Empire had succeeded in pulverizing the Supreme Mystery Empire, a former member of the nine large empires. 0

That war had been a nation-destroying one involving countless forces, and it had lasted for almost an entire decade. In the end, the Great Duan Empire had forcefully outlasted the Supreme Mystery Empire's Imperial Xie Clan. During that war, Pure White Continent's Liu Clan — or the money pouch of Liu Youzhou's father, to be exact — had made extremely big contributions.0

After Liu Youzhou straightened his back, he turned to the female imperial preceptor of the Great Duan Empire before clasping his hands and bowing again. "I've admired Imperial Preceptor for a long time already."0

In reality, the Liu Clan was a secret benefactor of the Great Duan Empire. As the future clan leader, there was therefore no need for Liu Youzhou to be so polite and self-debasing.0

A rare smile appeared on...0