Southern Sea, Eastern Palace, within the royal chambers.
"How is it?"
"Reporting back to the Dragon Queen, under the Dragon Monarch's furious rebuke, that Zhen Yuanzi has begrudgingly retreated."
"Is that so? That's good. You may leave."
"Yes!"
The maid bowed and left, leaving the Southern Sea Dragon Queen alone in the chamber, her willow brows knitted tightly, showing a glimpse of looming storm clouds.
"Hmph!"
Just then, with a cold snort and a pained cry, a man dressed in black appeared as if from nowhere.
The Dragon Queen looked up, her frown deepening, "What are you doing out here?"
"He's gone. What's there to hide from?"