Chen Zuo had seen that events had gone beyond his predictions, but he did not panic. He had always looked one step ahead and three steps beyond; he had made arrangements elsewhere as well. So long as matters did not exceed a certain limit, he could suppress them.
At this moment, the steward outside came in and said, "Master, the Profound Residence has sent someone to inquire. There seems to be a disturbance of supernatural power within the continent. Shall we ask the Profound Residence to step in and pacify it?"
Chen Zuo said in a deep voice, "Reply to the Profound Residence that I have already sent people to investigate. There are troops within the continent as well, so there is no need for their concern."
His reply was swiftly sent back to the Profound Residence. Though his tone was rather stiff, the cultivators of the Beneficial Peak Upper Continent Profound Residence knew this was simply his temperament and did not take offense. Still, they truthfully reported it to Profound Chief Wu E.
If a Profound Chief wished to intervene in local affairs, particularly an incident involving supernatural power, the continental government would have no means of stopping them. It could only try to restrain them by reporting the matter to Jade Capital.
Fortunately, Wu E had a relatively mild temperament, while Chen Zuo was especially capable in governing the continent, keeping both those above and below at peace. Thus, she generally did not interfere. This was both an understanding formed over more than a decade and her respect and trust for the Continental Shepherd.
Looking outside, Chen Zuo asked without turning his head, "Has that boy from the Sun family shown any reaction?"
The steward replied, "Following your instructions, Master, he has been placed inside the fortress. At