Buzz—
Thunder exploded in Dai Yao's mind, and all the blood in his body seemed to ignite. He grabbed Dugu Yan by both shoulders and pressed her urgently:
"Why? What happened? Why would the Star Luo Empire arrest Uncle Dai?"
Prince Dai Hengyu was Dai Yao's only family. Back when Dai Yao had still been in the Cold Palace, if Dai Hengyu had not often helped him, Dai Yao would probably have died there long ago.
It was just that, because all authority in the Star Luo Empire was held in the hands of the Star Luo Emperor, Dai Hengyu, as a prince, had no real power, and so he had been unable to rescue Dai Yao from the Star Luo Empress.
Now that Dai Hengyu had fallen into danger, even facing the risk of being killed, how could Dai Yao possibly remain unmoved?
Looking at Dai Yao's anxious face, Dugu Yan lightly clenched her teeth, then explained:
"According to the information sent back by the spies we placed in the Star Luo Empire, Prince Dai Hengyu didn't do anything wrong. We're not too clear on why the Star Luo Empire wants to arrest him either."
"However, not long ago, the legendary First Elder of the Star Luo Dai Family's Council of Elders suddenly emerged from seclusion and came to Star Luo City. After he spoke with the Star Luo Emperor for an entire night, the Star Luo Imperial Family suddenly moved against Dai Hengyu the next day."
"Also, our spies in the Star Luo Empire discovered that more and more powerful experts have been appearing in Star Luo City during this period. They must be guarding against something."
"Prince Dai Hengyu's Execution Day is one month from now."
Dai Yao's expression instantly darkened. His fists clenched tight, and he