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Qin Jun opened his eyes and calmly asked, "You did not mention Sun Wukong, have they failed?"
Pipa answered, "Sun Wukong did not return, but Xiang Yu and Hou Yi did not sustain serious injuries. Your Majesty should see for yourself."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jun leaped up from the cauldron and, with magical power oozing from his pores, evaporated the medicinal liquid on his body. He quickly took out a white robe from his storage ring and put it on.
Guided by Pipa, Qin Jun swiftly flew out of the Imperial Garden and arrived at the square in front of Junzheng Hall.
At that moment, Hou Yi and Xiang Yu were surrounded by civil and military officials, creating a commotion.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Pipa shouted loudly, prompting everyone to quickly turn around and kneel to pay their respects to Qin Jun.
Qin Jun's gaze fell upon Hou Yi and Xiang Yu. They appeared as if they had not been in battle, yet their complexions were ashen and extremely unpleasant to look at.
