Seeing Ning Rongrong's expression, Lu Qian roughly guessed what she was thinking.
He then stepped forward, gently hugged Ning Rongrong, and said softly:
"Trust me. I'll handle everything."
"Mm!"
A week later, the Suotuo City Spirit Hall Main Hall intervened in the attack on Shrek Academy's party. A melee involving Soul Saint-level Soul Masters was an extremely serious matter, and Spirit Hall was furious.
Two weeks later, Spirit Hall issued a public notice throughout the Balak Kingdom, publishing the full account of the attack on Shrek Academy's party, the detailed investigation report, and the outcome as a warning.
At the same time, a confidential lead appeared on the desk of the Head Manager of the Soto Great Soul Arena.
A month later, Grand Duke Hans of the Balak Kingdom was assassinated in the street and died on the spot.
A few days later, the bodies of several dozen Soul Masters appeared in the woods outside the Balak royal capital. Preliminary analysis suggested that they belonged to the same organization.
Suotuo City, Spirit Hall Main Hall.
"Your Highness, your plan succeeded. Not only was Duke Hans killed, but the people behind him also suffered heavy losses."
"The Seven Great Clans."
"Yes."
"It was only a few dozen deaths. What's there to celebrate? The Seven Great Clans have the Great Soul Arena firmly in their grip. To them, this doesn't even amount to a single hair off nine oxen."
Lu Qian shook his head somewhat helplessly.
From what Lu Qian knew of the Seven Great Family Clans, he thought they resembled the super-rich financial dynasties of his previous life.
Buried deep underground, their vast root systems supported who knew how many flourishing branches and leaves. All he had done now was sever a single leaf.
"There's nothing we can do. The