Shao Sansheng understood. Come to think of it, that was true. He suddenly said, "Business Mirror? Could that be the real reason they moved against Dawn Moon Pavilion?"
Shao Pingbo tilted his head. "How so?"
Shao Sansheng said, "Young Master, think about it. Dawn Moon Pavilion has the Business Mirror. Could Shang Chaozong have disregarded the consequences and struck at Dawn Moon Pavilion in order to obtain it? Now that half of Qin Kingdom is in Shang Chaozong's hands, once he gets the Business Mirror, he will have the qualifications to establish himself as emperor."
Shao Pingbo shook his head. "Impossible! The occupied territories of Qin Kingdom have only been developed for a short time, while Purple Gold Cave still has considerable interests within Yan Kingdom. Purple Gold Cave cannot abandon its interests in Yan Kingdom merely for occupied lands with such shallow foundations. If he establishes himself now, how could the Yan Kingdom Imperial Court stand idly by? Xiaoyao Pavilion and Spirit Sword Mountain would surely urge the Yan Kingdom Imperial Court to send troops and annex Purple Gold Cave's territories within Yan Kingdom. At present, Shang Chaozong's forces are scattered in order to control the occupied lands. He would never choose this moment to establish himself and start a war."
"That is also why I find it strange that Shang Chaozong chose this moment to tear off all pretense! Unless..." He paced back and forth, deep in thought. "Could Shang Chaozong be able to settle Xiaoyao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain? If that is truly the case, then Shang Jianxiong may not be able to keep that imperial throne of his."
He shook his head again. "There is no use overthinking it now. Let us wait and see. I would like to see what play Shang Chaozong intends