Translated by: La0o9

Edited by: VindiFan#1

Proofreader: Arya & Kiwi

I thank you, your Majesty, but currently I have something else more important Gu Qing Shan very quickly glanced at Anna.

Anna was afraid that the Emperors mood might worsen again, so she quickly walked up and held the Empress hand: I want to stay with him at the Confederate for a short while

The Empress gently rubbed her face, asking in a low voice: Serious?

Annas face flushed, then she nodded.

The Empress smiled wryly: But the Fuxi Empire had just announced its protection of you, for you to run away too quickly, its hard to say

Its fine, isnt it? I just want to be with him for a while is all Anna tried to act spoiled.

The Empress could only smile wryly, but couldnt say anything.

This matter is as big or small as it is made out to be, everything depends on the Emperors thoughts.

The Emperor very quickly glanced at his officials.

One of the officials nodded slightly without revealing his movement.

The Emperor was thinking.

A persons emotions cant be faked, she really does want to come with him.

seems like little Anna found true love this time.

That is to say, Anna doesnt want to leave Fuxi and come into the embrace the Confederate.

Thats fine as long as thats not the case.

At this point, the Empress turned around, saying with a hint of consolation and testing at the same time: Your Majesty, it seems Anna is a bit too naughty

The Emperor laughed: I may control an entire empire, but even I cant control the hearts of two youngsters

However, I have a little suggestion

Please let us hear us, your Majesty Gu Qing Shan said.

Anna is my niece, so I cant have you keep her to yourself for too long. After a while, come with her to Fuxi, Ill make sure to give you the best reception you deserve the Emperor said very peacefully.

Then he glanced at the Empress.

The Empress quickly: Two weeks later, during the hottest day of the year, well let you come with us to our Northern Palace, the weather there is quite fine. You can go hunting in the morning and theres a place for a ball in the evenings, if youre lucky, we might even be able to observe some space monsters with the telescope

The Emperor was pleased, nodded and asked: Scientist Gu, what do you think about this suggestion?

Gu Qing Shan bowed politely and answered: I heard the Imperial Deer is quite an excellent article, so I must try some at that time

The Emperor looked at him in surprise and smiled: You didnt seem it but youre also an expert arent you, when you leave, you can take a casket of it to slowly savor

Thank you, your Majesty

Very well, then the middle of next month, both of you shall return together the Empress very quickly made it an official arrange with a clap of her hands.

Little Anna, what do you think? the Emperor tilted his head to her and asked with a smile.

I also want a casket of Imperial Deer, Ill return to Fuxi after I finish them Anna licked her lips and said.

The Emperor laughed heartily and pointed at her: You can forget about it. Do you think I really dont know who took my 80-year Imperial Deer?

Anna was teased like that by the Emperor in front of everyone, but still lifted her chin without a hint of fear.

Give me half of what you get she looked at Gu Qing Shan and declared.

Lets drink together, well go to Fuxi after that, I just hope the Emperor wont run dry because of us Gu Qing Shan replied.

Ill have someone pick you up at that time the Emperor smiled and said.

Being able to put such a talent into the Empires embrace by such a method, the Emperor was in an exceptionally good mood.

At this point, an official came and reported in a low voice: Your Majesty, its time for the night banquet

The Empire took the Empress hand and stood up, speaking: You can leave after dinner

It will be my honor; may I call a friend over? Gu Qing Shan asked.

Call them, call all of them, the more the merrier after all the Emperor said and leave first with the Empress.

The crowd also followed after his Majesty the Emperor.

Anna was finally able to breath out, glaring at Gu Qing Shan: Why arent you the least bit anxious

The Emperor is also only a human Gu Qing Shan answered.

But hes not just the Emperor, hes the strongest Professionist in the entire Empire, perhaps even the world

But hes still human Gu Qing Shan replied.

He was silently thinking about his Shifus prowess in battle.

Anna looked at him to see that he really was very calm, she became even more pleased.

Did you know? Even the Holy Churchs Pope has to always keep up their guard in front of him

I didnt do anything that would displease him now, did I?

Fine, you kept up quite the good act, lets hope you can keep it up during the banquet as well Anna pinched his ears and said.

Ill call Zhang Ying Hao over first, having to wait for so long, hes probably hungry Gu Qing Shan rubbed his pinched ear and spoke wryly.

On another side.

The Emperor was standing in front of a large mirror as two female servants helped him change his clothes.

Found it yet? he asked.

We have, dozens of the core protocols technologies for whats called the Life Algorithm was all created by Gu Qing Shan an official answered.

I must say, hes truly a genius Mech scientist the official couldnt help but praised him.

Such a talent is wasted in the Confederate the Emperor commented.

A guard quickly walked over and knelt down on one leg to report: Gu Qing Shan together with Anna brought another man into the banquet

Whos he? His research assistant? the Emperor asked.

No sire, its a 9 Lords Aristocrat, called Zhang Ying Hao the guard spoke.

9 Lords the Emperor coldly scoffed, hes someone specially sent by the 9 Lords to win Gu Qing Shan over?

He isnt, this is Zhang Ying Haos personal profile, please take a look sire

The Emperor took the Holo-Brain and quickly scanned over it.

He unexpectedly frowned and said: A rebel of the 9 Lords? Hitman association? I couldnt think that such a talent could still be born from those people

The Emperor gave the Holo-Brain to the official.

The official quickly read through everything and judged: The fact that theyre acquainted further means that Gu Qing Shan isnt interested in the 9 Lords

Impartial Goddess is nothing but a bright jewel thats already falling apart the Emperor nodded, right now, the cutting edge Mech technology must be held in the hands of the Empire and not those fools of the 9 Lords

He has already finished putting on his suit, as the two female servants bowed and stepped out.

Go and prepare the Emperor said to the official, after this banquet, were returning to the Empire

The official was a bit shocked: We arent participating in the upcoming conference?

Were not, I only went here because there was something to do, now that Ive achieved that, theres no need to stay anymore

The Emperor added: As for the matter with the Genetic Modification Serum, the Empire will do as it likes, we have no need to discuss it with anyone else

Yes, sire the official also stepped out.

Now that it was silent all around, the Emperor stared at himself in the mirror and muttered: As long as theyre useful, they should be serving the Empire, that is the one true destiny of all

Fixing his collar, a bit, he quickly left.

After the banquet.

Fuxi Empires Emperor didnt stay to participate further with the conference and simply left the Confederate.

Sitting on the Fuxi Interstellar Warship, he left the conference center without paying any mind to the numerous calls from different departments of the Confederate.

The President was now talking with Gu Qing Shan; his tone was a bit tired.

He probably only came here for the sake of his reputation and benefit, after hes done with that, he left the President said.

Thats right, did princess Anna really stay here because of you?

Gu Qing Shan glanced over at Anna, then said: This is her Highness the princess own decision, I dont really have any way to influence her

The President sighed: Now that Fuxis Emperor isnt here, theres no way for us to make this an official world-wide treaty, seems like theres no way for the conference to continue

I also agree with you Gu Qing Shan said.

After chatting for a bit more, their conversation ended.

After Gu Qing Shan hang up, he looked at Anna.

Does the Medici clan have no one else left but you? he asked.

Thats right Anna spoke, because of that, technically speaking, I am the Holy Empire

Gu Qing Shan asked her: Does the Holy Empire have any remaining stock for the highest purity Gods Chosen Awakening Serum?

We dont. Making one of them costs over half the treasury, so after I used it for myself, we didnt make any more Anna nonchalantly said.

So there arent any currently in stock as well, why is the mission for the evolution of Smiting so hard?

Gu Qing Shan felt his head hurt.

Thinking for a bit, he asked: The Gods Chosen Awakening Serums recipe was taken by the Holy Church, right?

Hearing that, Annas face finally showed a small change: At most, they probably have half of it

Why so?

Because the other half, father has already given to me -in the entire world, only I hold the other half of the recipe

No wonder the Fuxi Emperor was so hurried to get you back to the Empire

What is it, do you need that thing?

Thats right

Youll really help me after this is over right?

Seeing how Anna was a bit hesitant and anxious, Gu Qing Shan suddenly felt that hes done something wrong.

That recipe is probably the only bargaining chip she has left.

But Im already demanding it right after she made up her mind to stay behind.

Idiot, Gu Qing Shan silently cursed himself.

Follow me he walked towards the large window pane in the room.

Anna followed him, also silently stepped in front of the window pane.

Im sorry for not noticing your feelings Gu Qing Shan said.

Anna just stared at him without saying anything.

Perhaps youre feeling like youre making a final gamble thatll either end really well or really badly. But the fact that youve already made your decision, and yet Im still making you anxious like this, its my fault

I really shouldve let you know something about me earlier

Saying so, Gu Qing Shan pointed at the scenery outside the window pane.

The International Conference Center was situated very well; so you can see everything from the city center to the very far edge of the city.

Her sight followed the direction he was pointing at; Anna was a bit confused.

Night has yet to fully arrive, so the entire capital was being enveloped in a dim orange light by the setting sun.

Its about to get dark, so Im not really sure where youre pointing at

Saying so, Anna was still looking out the window, trying to find the thing that Gu Qing Shan was pointing at.

What I want you to see, isnt a certain place smiling, Gu Qing Shan continued: Please give us a bit of light

Following his voice, from the scenery immediately outside the International Conference Center that they were looking at, past the school, the factory, the government skyscrapers, the Capital central hospital, large restaurants, movie theaters, stadiums, hotels, parks, squares, bridges all the way until the horizon where the eye couldnt quite make out anymore under the setting sun; no matter what it was, as long as it can emit light, be it streetlights, Holo-Brains, car and shuttle headlights, the outer lights of buildings tall and short, all the lights inside the building themselves, even the Mobile Mechs that were passing by all lit up at the same time.

An endless and intense sea of light.

This was the clearest evidence of humanitys existence on this planet.