Ji Xiaosong was stunned by Queen Phoenix's blunt words. She had indeed planned to go to the Phoenix King after the matter with Xu Yang and Ji Huadan was settled, but she never expected Queen Phoenix to hand over the key so eagerly.
But since she'd been given it, she would take it.
"Does Father know? I remember he's the one in charge of the keys to the Lingwu Secret Realm."
Ji Xiaosong accepted the key and asked casually.
"This was his idea, too. We originally hoped it would be best if you chose Xu Yang. After all, no one knows what that ancient ancestor's temperament is like, and we can't predict whether you'll face hardship on your journey. But now, there's no other choice. You have to give it a try."
"Don't worry, Mother. I will give it my all and convince the ancestor to form a Contract with me."
