"Master, please don't make things difficult for Prince Crimson." Erica was in a shambles as well.
"This is the queen's order. I can't do anything about it," Felicia said slowly, allowing her tone to fade out
on purpose, as though she really could do nothing to help.
"Basil, since the queen of the Magic Phoenix Empire is so generous, you'd better accept her offer. It's
normally how two countries establish friendly ties," Marcia said to Rocky, shooting a look at Erica.
"But..." Rocky trailed off. He was surprised that even Marcia supported the idea, because no matter
what, the Magic Phoenix Empire probably had their own motives to marry Erica to him.
"Just do as I say," Marcia snapped. Obviously, she had a plan of her own.
"Yes, just accept the proposal. You are Prince Crimson. Even if they offer eight or ten women to you,
you have to accept them all. Otherwise, you will be looked down upon by them," Alyssa echoed,
standing by Marcia.
Seeing the playful smiles on the faces of Marcia and Alyssa, Rocky knew that the two women were up
to something. However, if the Holy Dragon Empire wanted to successfully ally with the Magic Phoenix
Empire, he couldn't refuse. Moreover, he was Prince Crimson of the Holy Dragon Empire now. He
needed to save face, despite knowing that the Magic Phoenix Empire had ulterior motives.
"Then you can stay with me from now on, as long as you are fine with it." Rocky finally resigned
himself, turning to face Erica calmly.
When Erica heard that Rocky had agreed, her beautiful face lit up, but she nodded at him calmly.
"Basil, our emperor wishes to speak with you. Can you come with me to the Timber Deity Empire?"
Alyssa said to Rocky abruptly.
"Alright," Rocky nodded and then looked at Marcia.
"Then, I'll take my team back to the Holy Dragon Empire to report," Marcia said.
"Okay." Rocky nodded once more.
And with that, Marcia left the Magic Phoenix Empire with the elite spirit manipulators of the Holy
Dragon Empire, whereas Rocky went to the Timber Deity Empire with Alyssa and the other women,
including the newest member, Erica.
It took them two days to get there. Lucilla and the other women went to the Cao mansion first, and
Rocky followed Alyssa to the royal palace to meet with Woods.
When Rocky and Woods were reunited, the two clasped hands like old friends, and spent the next hour
catching up first. Then, Woods told him the reason why he asked him to come.
"You mean you plan to carry out the genetic modification plan in the Timber Deity Empire?" Rocky's
eyebrows shot up in surprise when Woods filled him in.
"I've heard from Laney that you've started a genetic modification plan in the four army groups of the
Holy Dragon Empire, which can make the spirit-manipulated beasts stronger. It is said that the plan is
going very well, so I want to carry out the same genetic modification plan in the Timber Deity Empire as
well..." Woods said bluntly, his eyes flashing excitedly.
Rocky didn't respond for a while, as he was lost in thought.
"There shouldn't be any problem, right?" Woods asked apprehensively, noticing Rocky's silence. "If you
are having trouble making a decision, just tell me your concerns."
"No, I can do it. But you must know, there are certain risks in the genetic modification plan. At present,
the genetic modification plan that has been carried out on the four army groups of the Holy Dragon
Empire is only on a small scale, and for the time being, I haven't used it on a large-scale yet." Rocky
paused, his expression growing serious. "If the Timber Deity Empire also wants to do the genetic
modification, you must strictly follow my requirements and start from a small scale of experiments. You
can't act on your own and do it recklessly!" Because the genetic modification was like a double-edged
sword, they needed to be cautious. If used properly, it could help anyone get twofold the results using
only half the effort. If they were eager for quick success and instant benefit, it might cause irreversible
consequences.
"I understand. I will send someone to be in charge of the genetic modification plan, and my sister will
personally take charge of it..." Woods vowed.
"I have another condition," Rocky said seriously. "It needs to stay a secret. The fewer people know
about the genetic modification plan, the better. Although even if someone learns the skill of the genetic
modification, they won't succeed without me; still, we have to be on guard against any odds!"
"Basil, don't worry. I will take care of the project myself. I won't let anyone else know about the genetic
modification plan..." Alyssa, who had been sitting next to him, responded after hearing what he said.
"Well, I'll send some experts to bring a batch of genetic modification drugs here after I go back to the
Holy Dragon Empire," Rocky finally conceded.
"By the way, the Wood Clan sent a message to ask about the progress of the thing you have promised
to them. How is that going?" Woods asked suddenly.
"Oh, I almost forgot. It's almost done. I'll hurry up to study it when I get back. I'm sure I'll come up with a
solution soon." It was not until Woods mentioned it that Rocky remembered that he had to help the
Wood Clan solve the problem of sterilization. It seemed that he would be busy again once he returned
to the Holy Dragon Empire.
"You have to hurry up, or else the Wood Clan may change their mind and marry my sister to someone
else," Woods teased playfully.
Alyssa rolled her eyes at her brother, while Rocky just shook his head and smiled.
"By the way, I have something to ask you, Alyssa..." Rocky said suddenly, turning to face her.
"What is it?" Alyssa frowned.
"Do you know if there is any forbidden item sealed in the Wood Clan?" Rocky asked bluntly.
"Forbidden item?" Alyssa echoed, lost in thought. After a while, she shook her head. "I haven't heard of
it."
"Really? Strange. Logically speaking, the Wood Clan should have one," Rocky muttered, obviously
taken aback.
"What's wrong?" Alyssa asked immediately, raising her eyebrow in suspicion.
"Nothing. It's okay if there isn't any." Rocky couldn't hide his disappointment. After all, he wanted to
know more about the forbidden items. The troubles that just took place in the Magic Phoenix Empire
were caused by the Demonic Soul Cauldron, a forbidden item. The fight with the demonic beast that
escaped from the Demonic Soul Cauldron also made him realize that forbidden items posed a great
threat. Therefore, in case of any trouble, he also wanted to know the whereabouts of the other
forbidden items besides the Demonic Soul Cauldron and the Evil-fight Divine Bead.
After a few more minutes of small talk with Woods, Rocky bade him farewell and Alyssa escorted him
out of the palace in person.
"Basil, I can't leave the Timber Deity Empire now, so I can't fulfill my promise for the time being..."
Previously, Alyssa had promised to go with Rocky after she was finished with her business. But now,
the Timber Deity Empire had a lot of things to deal with and the country needed her. She couldn't leave
the Timber Deity Empire for the time being.
"It's okay. I won't mind. Don't feel guilty. You can do whatever you want to do..." Rocky smiled at her.
He knew that for the Timber Deity Empire, Alyssa was someone who was absolutely indispensable.
Therefore, it was not easy for Alyssa to leave everything behind.
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