Listening to the construction foreman's report, Xiao Zhan frowned.
"What?"
"Someone has taken the laborers of our Shadow Island hostage?!"
The foreman respectfully bowed, his eyes filled with unease at the questioning.
"Reporting to you, my lord..."
"There is indeed a small team that has been taken hostage on Water Cold Star. A squad leader led men there to rescue them, but there has been no word for two days. I fear they too have met with disaster."
"This subordinate is incompetent. Even now, I do not know the other party's background or intentions."
Though the foreman was already advanced in years, he remained incomparably nervous.
He had failed in his oversight. Lord Xiao Zhan was also the Master's Personal Disciple, with an extraordinary status. If Xiao Zhan held him accountable, his days as foreman would be over!
He had been preparing to set out and investigate, but who could have known that the matter had already reached this man's ears?
This time, a major incident had truly erupted!
With his heart pounding in anxiety, the foreman hurriedly spoke to plead guilty.
"This subordinate is incompetent. I will immediately set out to handle this matter!"
Seeing the gray-haired foreman looking so tense, Xiao Zhan pondered before speaking in a deep voice.
"Forget it."
"Since they dared strike at our Shadow Island, they likely came with ill intent. Even if you went yourself, you might not be able to handle them. If you only bring further disgrace upon Shadow Island, then if Master learns of it in the future..."
Before he could finish, the foreman was already trembling with fear.
"Th-then, what should we do?"
Xiao Zhan let out a soft breath, his expression turning solemn.
"Water Cold Star..."
"The enemy is hidden while we are exposed. They even dared to