The streets were bustling with people, and from every corner, shouts could be heard as they sold their respective goods. This scene was like a painting, beautiful and stunning, immersing people in a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

As Elena walked along, she finally chose a restaurant. Inside the restaurant, Elena ordered a large amount of food for Merice to enjoy, amazed at Elena's dedication to food.

As they tasted the pastries, Elena said, "They're so delicious."

"Hehe, you should try one too. They're really good," Elena put a piece of osmanthus cake into Merice's bowl and handed her a bag of blood plasma, trying to please her.

Merice hesitated for a moment but eventually took the osmanthus cake and chewed it slowly. She occasionally observed Elena's eating habits, trying to find any clues from her expression, but unfortunately, Elena's face remained calm, just like a noble lady, without any noticeable changes.

It seemed that Merice was overthinking it. Three years ago, she had hurt Elena and disappeared before she had a chance to apologize.

"Elena, I remember there were many guards in the imperial city before. Why have they all disappeared?" she asked.

Elena frowned and asked, "Don't you know what happened three years ago?"

Shaking her head, Merice replied, "I was traveling outside three years ago and just came back recently. I have no idea what happened during that time."

Elena's eyes flickered with a hint of curiosity as she stared at Merice. "Do you think the change of regime is a good thing or a bad thing, Lingxi?"

"As a citizen of the vampire kingdom, as long as His Majesty can provide stability for the people, it doesn't matter who the ruler is," Merice answered.

"Hahaha..." Elena suddenly burst into laughter and said, "Lingxi, you just said the right words. The ministers who pledged their loyalty to the new ruler still retain their previous positions. Some idiots held onto their loyalty to the old ruler and chose to resist, only to end up losing their lives. What do you think made these people do such foolish things even though they had a bright future ahead of them?"

With a slight smile, Merice replied, "Their loyalty made them die without regrets. Those so-called defectors are like grass on the wall. Once they see hope, they immediately switch sides. We cannot tolerate such people."

Elena nodded in approval and glanced at her with admiration. "Lingxi, you are a wise young girl. Our thoughts coincide."

"You flatter me," Merice humbly said.

"You don't have to be modest. I admire your character. Unlike some people who are inflexible and lack courage," Elena sneered. "Lingxi, as the princess, I officially invite you to join me and serve me."

"Thank you, Princess. Lingxi is willing to serve you wholeheartedly, but before that, I would like to return to my hometown and see my mother. Then I will serve you," Merice quickly stood up and bowed. "Princess, please allow me one month."

"Alright, I will give you one month," Elena nodded and handed her a waist pendant in the shape of a bat. "Take this waist pendant, and the maid will guide you to find me."

"Thank you, Princess," Merice accepted the waist pendant gratefully. "Princess, rest assured, I will come as soon as possible."

Afterwards, the three of them chatted for a while longer before Elena took Merice to go shopping while mentioning that she had something to do and couldn't accompany them.

After they left, Elena's smile gradually faded, replaced by a pensive expression. The current situation was that most of the soldiers of the Crimson Empire had been deployed to the western battlefield to resist the Ruined Land army. There were only a few tens of thousands of troops left in the entire empire, divided into several regions to prevent the Ruined Land army from taking advantage.

"The soldiers of the Dark Prison have all been restored and can be used by you at any time," a voice echoed in her mind.

"No rush, I need to go into the palace to gather information first. Whether Poqi has the key and the sword is crucial to our plan," she said.

"Now that you have made your decision, proceed according to your plan," the voice said.

"Mm," she responded.

Immediately, she left the restaurant, spread her bat wings, and flew towards the forest to the west.

What the hell is Baixi up to? He could have come to her side through the star gate, but he has been staying in one place.

Does this guy really want to wait for her to come looking for him? What a troublemaker!

With a curse, she couldn't help but speed up and fly towards the forest.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

Her wings flapped vigorously, and her skirt fluttered along, like a butterfly soaring in the air, displaying her superb flying skills.

In no time, she arrived at the forest to the west, slowly descending and standing on the ground, looking towards the forest. The forest was dense with trees, with branches reaching the sky, intertwining and forming a dense forest, with no visible gaps.

Feeling Baixi's location through Consciousness Space, she dashed towards the center of the forest.

At the same time, Baiying, who was sitting on a rock eating fruits, suddenly stood up. She felt her mother's presence, so she put down the fruits and ran towards her.

"Mother, Mother!" Baiying's eyes were filled with joy, calling out in her young and tender voice, full of excitement.

Listening to the repeated shouts of "Mother", she fell into deep thought. At this moment, a barefoot little girl with a white tail dragging behind her came running, calling out "Mother" in her mouth.

Where did this little girl come from, calling her "Mother"? She didn't even know she had a daughter.

Surprised, she quickly dodged.

"Who is your mother? Stop making random claims."

Baiying was confused, not knowing what her mother was hiding from. However, she quickly realized that her mother seemed to dislike her, so she put on a sad face and said softly, "Big sister is right, Mother doesn't want Baiying... sob... sob..." With that, she covered her face and began to cry on the ground.

"Baiying? Are you Baiying?" Shocked by the crying voice, she couldn't believe her ears. This little girl was actually Baiying? Three years had passed, and Baiying had transformed from a young beast into a humanoid form. No wonder she couldn't recognize her.

"Yes, Mother, I am Baiying." Baiying wiped away the tears and choked out.

She quickly picked her up, gently patting her shoulder and consoling, "Good girl, don't cry. How could Mother bear to abandon you?"

"Sister said Baiying is a young beast, unable to fight and only a burden. Mother is disappointed in Baiying, and then sister said the eldest sister is like a mother, and she will take care of Baiying in the future." Baiying sobbed, feeling deeply wronged.

"Baiying, don't listen to her nonsense. Only half of what your sister says is reliable." Holding Baiying in her arms, she felt a myriad of emotions.

Three years had passed, and Baiying had grown from a young beast into a little girl. Baiying had two small horns on her head, a pair of white wings on her back, and a white tail, looking cute.

Baiying had some white scales on her arms and legs, emitting a faint silver light in the sunlight, looking beautiful.

"Do you still love Baiying, Mother?" Baiying raised her head and asked.

She nodded, "Of course, I still love Baiying. Because Baiying is my child."

Baiying affectionately rubbed her cheek against hers and said, "I want Mother to hold me."

"Okay, okay, Mother will hold you." She quickly agreed. Who wouldn't cherish their own child?

Baiying reached out with her two little hands and hugged her neck, then pressed her head against her chest, closing her eyes, enjoying the moment, completely immersed in happiness.