The maid Xia'er couldn't hide her surprise, but quickly composed herself and whispered: "Your Majesty Empress, if the Life Extension Pills are not distributed. Once these people reach the end of their lifespans, the Five Great Divine Halls might lose a significant number of their elite forces."
Empress Ziwei remained motionless, her face expressionless, as she continued looking ahead and said:
"Xia'er..."
"Present."
"What do you think, have the cultivators in the Nine Provinces of Huaxia been better off, or worse, under my rule for over a thousand years?" Empress Ziwei softly inquired.
Maid Xia'er bowed and replied: