Ju Zi glanced at w.a.n.g Dong beside Huo Yuhao and nodded. “As long as you"re alright. You should eat while the food"s hot, it"s not nice when it cools off. It"s getting late—I"ll visit again tomorrow. The higher ups in the military wanted to thank you personally, but I considered your ident.i.ty and rejected them for you. It avoids unnecessary trouble this way.”

“Thank you,” Huo Yuhao replied sincerely, “We only fought to help you and Ke Ke, not for the Sun Moon Empire to quell this rebellion. It"s best that we don"t meet them.”

Ju Zi said, “Yes. Enjoy your meal, we"ll take our leave first.” She forced a smile at Huo Yuhao before she made for the exit with a heavy heart.

Ke Ke tugged at Ju Zi"s sleeves, but she just shot her a glare. Ke Ke was typically straightforward and casual, but she seemed a little meek as she stuck her tongue out and followed Ju Zi away.

Huo Yuhao watched their shadows disappear into the distance. He was a little confused as he muttered, “Why doesn"t it feel like we saved them, but like we offended them ins...

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