Lu Li had Ming Yu look check if any enemies were lying in wait nearby. "How is it going in the Serenity Plains? Do the four families still have military presence there?" Lu Li asked Lu Ling's slaves.
"They have retreated!"
A slave of Lu Ling's answered, "They went back to the Central Plains over a month ago. Don't you know, State Councilor?"
"A withdraw?"
Lu Li was puzzled. The four families had taken actions. How come they retreated before conquering the Deserted World or killing him? Did Xing Mu stepped in out of anger?
Startled, Lu Li posed the question, "Why did the four families pull back? Do you know what the situation is like at the Central Plains?"
"No…"
The slave shook his head as he replied, "I suppose only high-rank officials know and I am not at such a position. The only information I have is that Saintess has gone to the Central Plains. The empire is currently under the rein of Lord Tu Gu."
