Jun Qingyu dwelled on it, “You truly seem to be in poor health all the time.”

“…”

Fu Yuanchuan kept silent and Jun Qingyu continued to surmise, “It shouldn’t be in the aspect of mental energy.”

If there had been something wrong with his mental energy, it was impossible for him not to know.

It had only been a short time since the test subjects had self-destructed, perhaps the other party had some intentions.

Nonetheless, it was evidently found before it had time to diffuse and proper care afterwards would eliminate any possibility of the diffusion of this unknown substance.

The body and this unknown substance must be handled separately.

Jun Qingyu was struck by a sudden shock and said slowly, “So…Is this why you wanted to raise my authority  to the highest level?”

One of the reasons mentioned earlier was the susceptibility of his status. Fu Yuanchuan did explain but not in detail.

In response, Fu Yuanchuan fumbled to open the backpack at hand and said, “I brought a box of ice cream, try it and see how it tastes.”

Jun Qingyu knew that he was changing the subject but didn’t stop him. He fed the ice cream to his mouth and said, “You have been giving me the highest authority within your authority, and then you gave me the right to exceed you. Did you have this idea since a long time ago?”

In some matters, Fu Yuanchuan was not simply protecting him, but handing authority over to his hands.

Jun Qingyu reflected. His authority had never been lowered but had increased.

Fu Yuanchuan didn’t continue skipping this topic when he heard that. He held the little fish’s waist tightly and explained, “The situation was more complicated then, and I thought, if something really happened one day, what sort of authority should you have for you not to suffer any injustice.”

The transfer of power was more of a precautionary measure and it would be better to hand it over to the little fish as soon as possible.

Moreover, the delegation of power was purely because the situation was unfavourable to them and also his health; something could have occurred with the slightest bit of carelessness.

However, now that matter was over, it wouldn’t have much impact in the future. If it wasn’t for that unknown substance, Fu Yuanchuan probably wouldn’t have said anything to make the little fish concerned with this matter.

Jun Qingyu pursed his lips and remained silent in turn as if to mock Fu Yuanchuan’s words. After a while, he gave a light snort, “Do I seem like someone who would let myself be wronged?”

“Not at all.” A hint of a smile appeared on Fu Yuanchuan’s face and he kissed the sweetness on the little fish’s lips, “Good.”

“Everything is alright now.” Fu Yuanchuan coaxed, “Don’t be upset.”

“I’m not upset.” Jun Qingyu ate his ice cream, “Then does this count as something you’ve hidden from me?”

“…Not quite?”

“Humph.”

Fu Yuanchuan flashed a quick smile and coaxed the fish.

After listening to a few compliments from Fu Yuanchuan, Jun Qingyu inquired, “How do you plan to settle Planet M’s matter?”

“They’ve been arrested.” Following a pause, Fu Yuanchuan continued, “They’re still alive, and at your disposal when they’re sent to the palace in a few days.”

“All right.”

—

The suspension car drove all the way to the gates of the Imperial Palace.

In comparison to the villa, the more noticeable difference was the enormous size of the palace.

It was ridiculously large, somewhat like an enclosed courtyard, and the interior should have been refurbished recently.

There were a lot of fish elements here. The water in the lake circulated from place to place, and it appeared to be perfectly clean, with no other living organisms in it.

Unlike an ornamental pond, it was more like a natural fish pond.

Fu Yuanchuan saw that the little fish had been staring at the lake, then he said, “You can go down and have a look if you like, there are flowers planted underwater, you probably would like them.”

Jun Qingyu raised his eyebrows at that. No wonder he found the empty lake a bit strange, it turned out that it was really used for raising fish.

Fu Yuanchuan participated in the planning of the renovation. Although they wouldn’t be relocating here permanently, if they occasionally came here for meetings, the little fish would be bored senselessly staying around here on his own.

Jun Qingyu didn’t want to get his hair wet just yet, so he shook his head and said, “Let’s go in first.”

“All right.”

Relative to the outside, the interior was mediocre, and even looked not much different from their villa bedroom at a glance, only with more space.

This made Jun Qingyu familiar with the place.

As Jun Qingyu sat on a soft chair, Fu Yuanchuan poured a cup of cold-brewed tea, “Do you have any thoughts on the ascension ceremony? We can modify it according to your request if you have any.”

“I don’t have any.” It would be best to stick to the standard procedure for this.

Jun Qingyu thought for a moment before he said, “Is there anything you need to do right now?”

“Nothing.” All parties were busy preparing for this ceremony and even fewer documents were presented. It was only apparent that Fu Yuanchuan was not busy. “What’s wrong? Do you want to go out to play?”

Jun Qingyu said, “If there’s nothing, let’s go soak in the spring in the space.”

Yaoyao’s condition was more severe than Fu Yuanchuan’s, but it could be relieved by eating fruits and vegetables filled with universal life energy, and spring water was also very effective even when only a portion was used.

The spring was full of universal life energy and if Fu Yuanchuan soaked in it for a length of time, he might even make a full recovery without the need for a medical pod in the future.

It was just a matter of how to nurse him later on. Jun Qingyu supposed he would have to discuss this with the doctor.

After sending Fu Yuanchuan in, Jun Qingyu didn’t enter, rather he took out his light brain to contact Shi Kaixin.

Within ten minutes, the sound of a suspension car descending came from outside.

Shi Kaixin hurried in and handed the folder to Jun Qingyu, “Your Majesty, this is the information you requested.”

“A portion of them are electronic, I’ll send them to you via light brain.”

Jun Qingyu flipped through the medical records and asked, “How about the results of the test reports?”

The earliest medical records dated back to before he arrived, and he had been taking time to treat himself in the medical pod even after his condition had stabilised.

Based on the records, it was nothing serious, and all he had to do was to enter the medical pod for regular treatment.

Jun Qingyu tapped his finger, thinking of a way to resolve the pod dependency issue.

Shi Kaixin received them but had not sorted them out yet. He knew what Jun Qingyu was asking for and reported meticulously, “The test reports of people who came back from the same battleship as Your Majesties have all come out, and the test results all show the existence of an unknown substance.”

Jun Qingyu nodded, “Bring a batch of new fruits and vegetables and distribute them later.”

“Yes, sir!”

The fruits and vegetables were enough to treat some superficial problems regarding mental energy.

A portion of the fruits and vegetables that had been taken out of the space before was still there, and he could send the fruits and vegetables from his space under the pretence of new experimental fruits and vegetables, which spared him from trouble.

Now that there are fewer eyes on them, these fruits and vegetables did not need to be juiced to be put for sale, or else someone might keep an eye on the experimental fruits and vegetables. In any case, they wouldn’t guess it was him.

Some of the new fruits and vegetables were being marketed as premium fruits and vegetables, labelled as having the effect of relieving mental energy illness.

Even though the quantity was little, it did have some effect.

After closing the medical records, Jun Qingyu asked, “What’s the progress on Planet M?”

Shi Kaixin said, “The mastermind behind that self-detonation incident has been caught. His Majesty instructed us not to stay. Only a few laboratory technicians have remained on Planet M, and some of them have been sent to this planet.”

“Mhm.” The command issued by Fu Yuanchuan did not surprise Jun Qingyu.

If Fu Yuanchuan didn’t give the order, he would still have to deal with them when the time came. Regardless, it would be the same for whoever dealt with them.

When Jun Qingyu saw that Shi Kaixin did not leave in a hurry after he was done, he said indifferently, “Is something wrong?”

Shi Kaixin was a bit torn and said after some thought, “It’s nothing major, it’s just…The head of the mermaid breeding base said he had something to say to you.”

“He didn’t mention what and didn’t ask me to pass a message either. It should mean that he wants to have a face-to-face conversation with you.”

Shi Kaixin was aware of Jun Qingyu’s identity and had considered telling him, but he was concerned that if he didn’t speak up, the other party could have a matter of importance to say.

A problem that might arise if they tarried.

Jun Qingyu had never met this director, he rarely surfaced, and most of the people he met were noble buyers.

As for the reason he was seeking him…Jun Qingyu couldn’t really figure it out.

Perhaps it was some news from the Federation that made the director feel uneasy.

Fu Yuanchuan would not be out for a while, and he had nothing better to do, so Jun Qingyu asked, “Where is he now?”

Shi Kaixin stated, “He’s waiting in the reception room.”

He said he was waiting, but it felt like he was hanging around, the kind of person who wouldn’t leave until Jun Qingyu went.

It was only because he had just finished his task that he bumped into him; otherwise, who else would have dared to come and report this?

“Let me take a look.”

“Yes.” Then, Shi Kaixin asked, “Don’t you have to tell His Majesty?”

“He knows.”

“Huh?”

Before Shi Kaixin could understand the situation, Jun Qingyu had long been gone. He had no time to think about it and followed him.

In the huge reception room, the director was the only one sitting inside.

When he saw Jun Qingyu make his appearance, his eyes widened at once. Shortly after, he quickly lowered his eyes, and when he looked over again, the emotion in his eyes had disappeared.

The director stood up and greeted Jun Qingyu, “Good day Your Majesty.”

Jun Qingyu sat directly across from him and said succinctly, “State your business.”

The director weighed carefully and did not speak directly, rather he looked at Shi Kaixin standing by Jun Qingyu’s side, “Your Majesty, due to the significant implications of what I am about to discuss, it would be preferable to limit the number of individuals who are aware of it.”

The only reason Shi Kaixin remained was nothing more than to ensure his safety. Jun Qingyu actually didn’t care whether he was around, but he did not want to follow the wishes of this director.

Jun Qingyu curled his finger and tapped on the desktop, “Speak.”

The director said, “Your Majesty, this is a matter in regard to a little mermaid, I hope you can understand.”

Shi Kaixin was present and the director could only say so much and hint at it.

“Enough talk.”

From the moment Jun Qingyu entered the door, his attitude was very dull and the director’s face looked off after his suggestions had not been taken up several times. “If Your Majesty permits, I shall no longer conceal it.”

The director smiled and continued to say, “I mean to say: Does Your Majesty recall the instance when His Majesty, once purchased a little mermaid from our mermaid breeding base during his tenure as a marshal?”

“At our breeding base, records are kept for each mermaid, and while sorting through them recently, I stumbled upon a rather intriguing discovery.”

Shi Kaixin looked at the director with a wooden expression. He had already figured out what the other party wanted to say, and his hand at his side lifted soundlessly, preparing for the moment.

If Jun Qingyu gave the command, he would make this person stay in the Imperial Palace for eternity.

Jun Qingyu said calmly, “I don’t have time to listen to stories, get straight to the point.”

The director smiled, omitted words in the midst, and inquired, “Say, do you think it is possible–for a human–to look identical to a mermaid?”

Jun Qingyu answered coldly, “It is possible to have a face that is commonly seen.”

He knew what the director wanted to hear, he simply did not go along with the question that was posed to him.

The person in charge smiled at his words, “…Ah, this?”