As the man had said, it did indeed record some of Niu Youdao's circumstances within the Sacred Realm. It was far from detailed, merely a rough outline, but enough to explain certain things.
After reading it, Shao Pingbo sank into thought.
When he came back to himself, he realized Shao Sansheng had already come to his side. Having waited for some time, Shao Sansheng finally asked, "Has His Majesty issued a new decree?"
Shao Pingbo shook his head slightly. "It has nothing to do with His Majesty. That man just now was from Misty Pavilion."
"Ah!" Shao Sansheng was greatly startled. "Th-this... why would someone from Misty Pavilion seek out Young Master?"
Shao Pingbo did not hide it from him and casually handed him the paper.
It was rather pitiful, really. Back then, Shao Pingbo had been a regional lord in his own right, once wielding overwhelming power in one corner of the realm. Yet now that he had fallen so low, only this one confidant remained by his side.
After reading what was on the paper, Shao Sansheng asked uncertainly, "Young Master, could it be that they want you to help deal with Niu Youdao?"
Shao Pingbo gave a self-mocking smile. "I am Niu Youdao's defeated subordinate. Niu Youdao is already in Misty Pavilion's hands, while I am trapped here with neither power nor influence. If they truly wanted to deal with Niu Youdao, I fear they would not even think of me."
Shao Sansheng gestured at the contents of the paper. "Then this is?"
Shao Pingbo said, "They are not asking me to help deal with Niu Youdao. They mean to help me deal with Niu Youdao."
Shao Sansheng was puzzled. "Someone from Misty Pavilion suddenly reveals himself. Could he really be acting out of kindness?"
"How could