"Elder Xia, um... I'm sorry. I really didn't expect things to turn out like this."
The elders looked at one another, unsure whether to laugh or cry. The Grand Elder had personally called Zhang Hongxing to ask about the situation, but before he could say anything, Zhang Hongxing had already admitted it.
Although they had suspected as much, hearing the actual answer still left them a little stunned.
The Deep-Sea Behemoth was simply too powerful.
It was a weapon whose deterrent power rivaled nuclear weapons—a superweapon that could be used without limit.
If this weapon had been publicized from the start, the Xia Kingdom's international standing would have risen considerably.
But now, even if Zhang Hongxing agreed, they could hardly announce it at this point.
"Pass the word down. Have the troops maintain their current positions. But we can lift the security restrictions at the Egret Island docks immediately. Tell them that with the Xia Kingdom's soldiers there, no sea beast would dare show its face."
"Since when did you learn to show off too, Xia?"
"Ahem, ahem..."
The Grand Elder was sent into a coughing fit by the Fourth Elder's remark.
The Third Grand Elder shot the Fourth Elder a fierce glare, and then they all burst out laughing.
"Hahaha..."
Ever since Zhang Hongxing appeared, the Xia Kingdom's strength had truly grown by the day.
As their strength increased, the burden on their shoulders naturally eased.
"What? Restore order at the docks? What if that behemoth comes over? You'll guarantee our safety? With what? Who was it who said I deserved a bullet earlier? Now you're the one treating human lives like nothing. I think you're the one who really deserves a bullet!"
After receiving He Sheng's call, Zhuang Qiang vented all his earlier anger in one breath.
Then