Shortly after, the sounds from a one-sided fight could be heard from behind the mountain. After all, Duanmu Sheng was already capable of suppressing Mingshi Yin before he possessed the Overlord Spear. Now that he possessed the Overlord Spear, there was no question about the outcome of the fight.
...
Meanwhile, Lu Zhou was about to study the Heavenly Writing again when Little Yuan'er came running into the great hall.
"Master, Jiang Aijian has sent a letter."
"Read it."
Little Yuan'er retrieved the letter from her pocket and read out loud, "It's the palace's intention to weaken the Black Knights. There's no need to fear retaliation from the palace, old senior."
Lu Zhou felt suspicious. The emperor had direct command of the special troop. Why would he want to weaken them?
