King of Chiyang seemed somewhat dissatisfied with An Guoshi of You'an's answer, but he did not show it. Instead, he sighed and said:
"Guoshi, you should know very well that if we cannot find Alien Realm people to supply the energy, we will never know peace."
The white-haired, youthful-faced Guoshi replied calmly:
"Rest assured, Your Majesty. As long as Alien Realm people are delivered here on time, Chiyang Country will certainly be safe. Hasn't everything been peaceful before this?"
Yet the Guoshi's words did not comfort the King. Unable to deny the Guoshi face, he ultimately had his personal guard escort him back to his residence within the palace. But once the man had left, his expression darkened.
When the personal guard returned, he reported in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, after An Guoshi of You'an returned, he summoned the boys and girls he had selected into his room. I do not know what he intends to do. I could not remain there for too long, so I was unable to investigate."
A flash of disgust passed through the King's eyes before he said quietly:
"Arrange for someone to meet Grandmaster Dugu He. Do not send the person he brings back into the palace just yet. I wish to see them personally."
The guard's expression immediately turned exceedingly tense. Somewhat disapproving, he said:
"Your Majesty, this is too risky. It would be better to wait for Grandmaster He to bring the person into the palace!"
But the grave-faced King shook his head firmly.
"No. I must meet them myself. Perhaps an Alien Realm person can answer the doubts in my heart. And this matter must be kept from An Guoshi of You'an. Do not alert him."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The personal guard could not dissuade his master and ultimately agreed.