"Your Majesty, the Chi Clan of Weizhou has in fact been a secret investigation target of our Secret Directorate. More than a century ago, it was confirmed that the Chi Clan was a hidden branch of the Xi Family under the Western Patrol Envoy."
Hearing Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long's question, Grand Supervisor of the Inner Palace Yu Chaoen added a remark, further confirming Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long's speculation.
Yu Chaoen's words made Grand Celestial Master Wu Yu's expression turn subtle, and caused Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long's gaze to flicker.
"If that is the case, then why does this army of one hundred thousand devils look to Me as though it is targeting the Xi Family, targeting Western Patrol Envoy Xi Qiangu?
It looks even more like retaliation against Western Patrol Envoy Xi Qiangu.
Minister Wu, what do you think?" Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long asked.
Sweat began to bead on Grand Celestial Master Wu Yu's forehead. This was not an easy question to answer.
No matter how he answered, an army of one hundred thousand devils had silently infiltrated the heartland of Great Zhou and committed atrocities. That was a failure on the part of their Heavenly Patrol Division.
Moreover, even if someone truly was retaliating, who possessed the power to let an army of one hundred thousand devils in?
Each of these questions was thornier than the last.
Seeing the sweat on Wu Yu's brow, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long instead laughed. "Minister Wu, look how frightened you are. Am I really that terrifying?"
"I merely wish to use this matter to hear your thoughts. No matter what you say, I will not blame you."
"Then this subject first thanks Your Majesty for your benevolence."
"It must be said that Your Majesty's insight is truly extraordinary. With only this intelligence, you