Duke of Yanshan's Scheme

Shen Qian always felt that something crucial was missing, but he could not figure out what it was for the moment.

Wu Wei had arrived very late. By the time he took his seat, all participants in the Marquis Council had already gathered.

"Two hundred and eighty-seven Wang Hous were expected. Two hundred and fifty-three are present, with twenty-four absent."

At this point, Gu Donglai, acting as secretary-general, reported on the attendance.

"Not even their avatars could attend?" Wu Wei seemed to attach great importance to this meeting, and he frowned upon hearing this.

"Yes. I reconfirmed it just now. The jade tokens of those twenty-odd Wang Hous are all offline. They are most likely in other worlds beyond the 'doors' or in secluded cultivation, so..."

Gu Donglai shook his head.

Shen Qian was puzzled. He had not seen Eldest Senior Brother or Fourth Senior Brother. Logically, they should have returned from beyond the "doors" by now. However, both of them had just gone through a fierce battle, and their conditions were unknown. They might very well have skipped the meeting to recover from their injuries.

Since Wu Wei had not mentioned them, Eldest Senior Brother and Fourth Senior Brother should be fine. Thinking this, Shen Qian felt somewhat relieved.

But after considering Wu Wei's question, something stirred in his heart. He sent a voice transmission to Earl Luoshen beside him. "Earl Luoshen, when everyone attends the Marquis Council, do they usually come in person or send an avatar?"

Earl Luoshen gave Shen Qian a strange look, apparently unable to understand why he would suddenly ask such a question. Still, she answered with a smile, "Usually, more avatars attend. Most of the Wang Hous I know live in seclusion, and it is usually their avatars who are active outside..."

"Come