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Ever since that incident in Fuyou Kingdom, everyone had guessed that Penglai would definitely make a move. When it came to a force on their own doorstep, they could not possibly tolerate any infiltration.

Perhaps constrained by the public opinion of the various immortal sects, they would not directly send troops into Fuyou Kingdom. But they would certainly lay stumbling blocks in the dark; assassinations and the like were the most likely. That was why Han Lingshou had been so cautious, using a stand-in to act in his place.

But the matter Penglai had stirred up this time was somewhat too big.

Inciting civil strife in another country was also one of Penglai's usual methods, but they should have foreseen that Shushan would intervene, or at the very least exert pressure through public opinion. Yet they had directly provoked internal chaos and entered the palace to murder the ruler, displaying a rather unbridled arrogance.

Chu Liang keenly sensed that this matter might not be limited to Fuyou Kingdom alone.

He comforted Han Lingshou, saying, "Your Majesty, settle down in Shushan for now. We will not stand by and ignore this matter. Once I have discussed it with the High Person, we will decide how to seek justice for you."

"Alright." Han Lingshou answered pitifully.

Fuyou had once been a powerful nation of the East Sea, and at its height, it had briefly been able to contend with the Yu Dynasty. But that grandeur had ultimately come from Penglai's backing. The corresponding price was that Penglai could demand whatever they wished from its subordinate sect; the moment there was even the slightest defiance, Fuyou would discover that it was actually frail beyond measure. Relying too heavily on others was never a long-term path.

After arranging for Han Lingshou, Chu Liang immediately