Just as Emperor Longchang, nursing grievances he could not make sense of, was "retaliatorily" dispatched by Wang Shouzhe to the Outer Realm Battlefield.
Great Zhou, Immortal-Seeking City, Prince Wei's Residence.
Prince Wei's Residence stood in the western part of Immortal-Seeking City, a vast complex of ancient yet imposing buildings. Tall walls surrounded the entire compound, making it look almost like a miniature city from the outside.
The night had grown deep, yet the study in the depths of Prince Wei's Residence remained brightly lit.
After the incident at Phoenix-Seeking Tower some time ago, Prince Wei's Residence's reputation had hit rock bottom. Not only had its name been tarnished by the private use of prohibited drugs, but Wei Donglai, the junior most highly anticipated by the clan, had also been defeated by Young Master Shouye of the Wang Clan. Its prestige had fallen to its lowest point in years.
Although Prince Wei's Residence possessed immense wealth and influence, with many elders holding high-ranking positions at court, this would not cripple them. Yet the momentum they had painstakingly built up had completely collapsed. From now on, Wei Donglai would find it difficult to marry Commandery Princess Luojia.
At this moment, Prince Wei, Wei Boyu, sat behind his desk in the study, pinching the bridge of his nose with worry written across his face.
Wei Donglai stood respectfully at the side, equally troubled by what had happened before.
"Ancestor, Wang Shouye absolutely cannot be allowed to live." Recalling that incident, Wei Donglai was still unable to swallow his anger. His face turned cold as killing intent surged from him. "Why not let me take several Divine Ability Realm uncles and elders to lie in ambush outside Phoenix-Seeking Tower and kill him? I refuse to believe he never finds himself alone!"
Wei Boyu glanced