Shangjing Road was the central region of the New Song Kingdom.
Even the Three Harmony Group would find it difficult to make a move there.
"The reason the Three Harmony Group has never been wiped out isn't its own strength—though it certainly isn't weak.
"But no matter how strong it is, it can't be stronger than the great powers of the Changpan River System.
"So by any reasonable reckoning, a force like the Three Harmony Group shouldn't openly come into conflict with the New Song Kingdom.
"Besides,
"although the Three Harmony Group has long had a fearsome reputation, it has never targeted a public figure like Zhao Wan.
"There must be more to this incident than meets the eye."
Wu Baiyi mused.
That was the conclusion he had reached by putting himself in the Three Harmony Group's shoes.
"I heard the Kunshan Jade Shattered, Consort Qin Zhao Wan's flagship, is almost ready to evolve into a Star Destroyer."
Mada suddenly chimed in.
"I see.
"With Consort Qin Zhao Wan's influence, she can obtain plenty of rare resources from within the New Song Kingdom.
"And during a battleship's evolution into a Star Destroyer, some of the required resources are practically priceless outside the kingdom.
"I imagine the Three Harmony Group got greedy over some of the rare resources Zhao Wan had prepared for her flagship."
Wu Baiyi suddenly understood.
The others understood as well.
"Could it be that the materials Zhao Wan prepared for her flagship's evolution are too valuable?"
Li Zongxu speculated.
"Maybe they're after the titanium crystals and other resources she's already prepared."
Liu Zhi added.
"Even so, Zhao Wan still plans to travel to the Xitu Federation for a series of performances..."
Salty Fish Girl wore a conflicted expression.
"If everything were ready, she would have already started