Fortunately, Valerie Zoe hesitated for a moment and said,
"I appreciate the emperor's concern."
"I am still not fully recovered from the Red Dust Poison which weakens my condition."
Valerie Zoe thought about how her body strength and understanding of martial arts had grown exponentially since she began practicing the Origin Martial Dao. Although the Red Dust Poison was not yet completely eradicated, it had been so thoroughly suppressed that it essentially had no effect on her. She could now easily fight ten times her former level!
However, the Red Dust Poison was indeed not yet eliminated.
In order to discern the emperor's true intentions, Valerie Zoe had no choice but to tell a white lie.
"Really!?"
Emperor Sisi's voice did not hide his surprise, even as he saw the lady Valkyrie frown. He evidently had no intention to conceal his elation.
"Haha, my lie detector isn't broken after all. You didn't lie!"
